Jesse82nc
The Burb
So I have a 99 K1500 Suburban with the 5.7, 4L60E, and 3.73 gears (no G80). I've put some 32x11.5R15 tires on it, cranked up the torsion bars just a touch to clear the tires (the still rub on occasion on the front valance) and added an add-a-leaf to the back. Also replaced all 4 shocks and completely rebuilt the rear brakes and have new, good front brakes.
https://goo.gl/photos/NQ1KdFNNX3cJ5ZJo8
I have a 10k lb car hauler open-deck trailer I use from time to time for various purposes. It weighs in at just a hair over 3000 lbs empty, double axle, both have electric brakes (and I have a good brake controllers). I have put 1000 lbs on it several times and towed it hundreds of miles. And I put a car on it a few times that weighs about 3700 lbs. It always tows just fine, barely feels like the trailer is back there. I have mostly been on pretty flat ground with it so far though.
I'm just finishing up a build on my C6 Vette right now, and once that is done I will turn some attention to the truck. Over the next 6-12 months I plan to beef up the truck a bit and give it some more grunt. I plan to buy a nice bumper pull RV next year and we would like to take some longer trips with it, maybe over the mountains. This is the list of what I will be doing, any input on things that may help for towing would be appreciated. This list is by no means complete and yes I have more than done my homework on this and have sources for the supporting parts.
L92 6.2L engine with tuning and aftermarket cam (I tune with HPTuners) - engine is similar to the LS3
Rebuild 4L60E for towing / severe use and add large transmission cooler
14 bolt 9.5" SF rear end with 4.10 gears and electronic locker (change front to 4.10 as well)
https://goo.gl/photos/NQ1KdFNNX3cJ5ZJo8
I have a 10k lb car hauler open-deck trailer I use from time to time for various purposes. It weighs in at just a hair over 3000 lbs empty, double axle, both have electric brakes (and I have a good brake controllers). I have put 1000 lbs on it several times and towed it hundreds of miles. And I put a car on it a few times that weighs about 3700 lbs. It always tows just fine, barely feels like the trailer is back there. I have mostly been on pretty flat ground with it so far though.
I'm just finishing up a build on my C6 Vette right now, and once that is done I will turn some attention to the truck. Over the next 6-12 months I plan to beef up the truck a bit and give it some more grunt. I plan to buy a nice bumper pull RV next year and we would like to take some longer trips with it, maybe over the mountains. This is the list of what I will be doing, any input on things that may help for towing would be appreciated. This list is by no means complete and yes I have more than done my homework on this and have sources for the supporting parts.
L92 6.2L engine with tuning and aftermarket cam (I tune with HPTuners) - engine is similar to the LS3
Rebuild 4L60E for towing / severe use and add large transmission cooler
14 bolt 9.5" SF rear end with 4.10 gears and electronic locker (change front to 4.10 as well)