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Old 05-25-2013, 08:49 PM
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Default Re: towing capacity

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Originally Posted by kdub View Post
I've got a 2006 S/C 4cyl, 5sp with 4:10. Tomorrow I'm going to pick up my new to me boat. I've read the owners manual that states max towing capacity is 1768 pounds. The boat with motors and trailer included weighs 1940 pounds. I think I should be fine but is there anything within reason I can do to bump up the trucks towing capacity just a bit?
Add a leafs, sand bags in the bed for slippery ramps, truck brake overhaul/ upgrades. Power isn't the problem, its stopping the load with such a light duty truck.
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