Jared Jackson
I'm Awesome
I am trying to buy a bass boat and a small camper to take the family on weekend outings, I am not sure my k1500 (167k) is going to be up to *****...
It came with 3.42's from the factory and did not have a factory towing package. The PO wired it up and added a hitch, but the lack of coolers concerns me.
I don't have any idea what the weight of the boat/camper will be, I just don't know if I am comfortable with the 1500 taking up towing duty in it's current configuration.
The transmission has already started to slightly slip when shifting into second under heavy throttle.
At this point, I think I have two options:
1. I can modify my truck to be a better tow rig...
2. I can find a k2500, crew cab, 4x4 with a tow setup...
I was trying to figure out a good mod list for setting up the 1500 for towing...
Re-gear to 4.10
Add a locker (truetrac)
New leaf springs (4/1 instead of the 3/1)
Factory brake upgrades (need to research the possibilities)
Re run my brake lines since they are a little rusty in the rear.
Replace Transmission
Add Transmission Cooler
Feels like it might be easier to get into a k2500, they are just being difficult to find within 200 miles.
It came with 3.42's from the factory and did not have a factory towing package. The PO wired it up and added a hitch, but the lack of coolers concerns me.
I don't have any idea what the weight of the boat/camper will be, I just don't know if I am comfortable with the 1500 taking up towing duty in it's current configuration.
The transmission has already started to slightly slip when shifting into second under heavy throttle.
At this point, I think I have two options:
1. I can modify my truck to be a better tow rig...
2. I can find a k2500, crew cab, 4x4 with a tow setup...
I was trying to figure out a good mod list for setting up the 1500 for towing...
Re-gear to 4.10
Add a locker (truetrac)
New leaf springs (4/1 instead of the 3/1)
Factory brake upgrades (need to research the possibilities)
Re run my brake lines since they are a little rusty in the rear.
Replace Transmission
Add Transmission Cooler
Feels like it might be easier to get into a k2500, they are just being difficult to find within 200 miles.