1984 gmc tow ratings or capacities?

[phatmanmike]

hi.<br /><br />i have a 1984 gmc short bed full size pickup with the 4.1L inline 6 and th350 auto tranny.<br /><br />ive searched all over and want to know how to find out my tow ratings. i am towing a 20' sportcraft center console with a 1991 225hp omc sea drive 3.0L, rolling on an aluminum single axle trailer, estimated total weight is 3500lbs.<br /><br />anybody here have a similar vehicle/motor combo so i can git me a ball park figure on weather or not im safe?<br /><br />i AM using a class V hitch with a 2 inch ball.<br /><br />thanks

 

[Kenneth Brown]

Re: 1984 gmc tow ratings or capacities?

I think the truck should be fine for that application. I would question the single axle under the trailer though. That boat at 20' seems awful big for just one axle.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: 1984 gmc tow ratings or capacities?

The manual for my '79 C20 shows 8,000lbs towing weight for a C10.

 

[bubbakat]

Re: 1984 gmc tow ratings or capacities?

You should be fine towing with this set up. If you are towing a good distance or a lot of stop and go towing I would install me an aftermarket tranny cooler for the piece of mind.<br />Aboat trailer is easier to pull then other types but certain conditions will heat the tranney fluid.

 

[jimchere]

Re: 1984 gmc tow ratings or capacities?

I think if you take the VIN number to a chebby dealer they can look it up and tell you. Also matters what rear axle you have, and a tranny cooler. Heed Bubbakat on tranny cooler.