towing ?
BF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,424
From: munster indiana
For legal reasons that might be ap problem as its over the mfgs towing limit. I had a 84 with new rear springs and a good engine and towing about 4000 felt like it was pushing it. I'm sure it can be done but that's really pushing the limits
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,257
From: SW Central OH
*Which is probably why you're not getting support on here for that load. It is WAY over the limit. I am heartened by the good sense of the other members.
Obviously it depends on why and where you're towing it. If it's to move it across town, then fine. If you plan on taking to the highways and byways, then please dont. I speak as one concerned citizen, not an expert.
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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 58
From: Vernon BC, Canada
Maybe this will help:
Year:: 1978 Production Total: 88,858 Base Price: 6,397 Weight: 3,928 Wheel Base: 106.5 in. Fuel Tank Capacity: 20-gallon/31-gallon Length: 184.8 in. Height: 73.4 in. Std. Engine, (net HP): OHV Six-cylinder 250 cid. (115) @ 3800 rpm
Opt. Engine, (net HP): OHV Eight-cylinder 305 cid. (130) @ 4000 rpm
OHV Eight-cylinder 350 cid. (165) @ 3800 rpm
OHV Eight-cylinder 400 cid. (175) @ 3600 rpm
Rear Axle: GM Corporate 12-bolt (8.7/8-in. 1.31 Axle Dia. 30 Spline)
Front Axle: Dana 44 (8.5-in. 1.31 Axle Dia. 30 Spline)
GM Corporate 10-bolt (8.5-in. 1.28 Axle Dia. 28 Spline)
Transmission (M): SM318/SM326/SM330/T-89A/T-150 3 spd. (2.47-3.50:1 First Gear)
SM465 4 spd. (6.55:1 First Gear)
Transmission (A): TH350 (2.52:1 First Gear)
TH400 (2.48:1 First Gear)
Transfer Case (M): NP205 (1.96:1 Low Range)
Transfer Case (A): NP203 (2.01:1 Low Range)
Link to more
Depending on gear ratio/engine combo, you could have a combined weight of up to 10,000 lbs. So, at absolute minimum vehicle/trailer weights, with the proper engine/gearing combo, you would be a touch over the MFG's GCWR.
As for being WAY over the limit, it could be, but it could be marginally over the limit, as well........depends on which edition bt69tri owns. Either way, by the time you add fuel, passengers, load the trailer with supplies/water, you'd be over the limit.
A
Year:: 1978 Production Total: 88,858 Base Price: 6,397 Weight: 3,928 Wheel Base: 106.5 in. Fuel Tank Capacity: 20-gallon/31-gallon Length: 184.8 in. Height: 73.4 in. Std. Engine, (net HP): OHV Six-cylinder 250 cid. (115) @ 3800 rpm
Opt. Engine, (net HP): OHV Eight-cylinder 305 cid. (130) @ 4000 rpm
OHV Eight-cylinder 350 cid. (165) @ 3800 rpm
OHV Eight-cylinder 400 cid. (175) @ 3600 rpm
Rear Axle: GM Corporate 12-bolt (8.7/8-in. 1.31 Axle Dia. 30 Spline)
Front Axle: Dana 44 (8.5-in. 1.31 Axle Dia. 30 Spline)
GM Corporate 10-bolt (8.5-in. 1.28 Axle Dia. 28 Spline)
Transmission (M): SM318/SM326/SM330/T-89A/T-150 3 spd. (2.47-3.50:1 First Gear)
SM465 4 spd. (6.55:1 First Gear)
Transmission (A): TH350 (2.52:1 First Gear)
TH400 (2.48:1 First Gear)
Transfer Case (M): NP205 (1.96:1 Low Range)
Transfer Case (A): NP203 (2.01:1 Low Range)
Link to more
Depending on gear ratio/engine combo, you could have a combined weight of up to 10,000 lbs. So, at absolute minimum vehicle/trailer weights, with the proper engine/gearing combo, you would be a touch over the MFG's GCWR.
As for being WAY over the limit, it could be, but it could be marginally over the limit, as well........depends on which edition bt69tri owns. Either way, by the time you add fuel, passengers, load the trailer with supplies/water, you'd be over the limit.
A
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