towing with a k2500

Supercharged111 · Mar 22, 2022

KevinC2500 said:
Just to let you know that I have a 90 that is an HD rated at 8600 lbs while the standard is 7200. I found this out when I ordered a standard upper control arm, which is stamped. I had to return it for the HD, which is solid. They might not have called it HD but the option was there.

In the 4wd world, NO upper arms are stamped.

Erik the Awful · Mar 22, 2022

HotWheelsBurban said:
In Texas I think it's weight based, but I know the smaller single axle trailers don't require brakes. I would figure most states require brakes on a double axle trailer, since the ones U Haul has do have surge brakes. That's what the #6 or #7 pin on the big trailer connector is for (powering the electric brakes).

In Oklahoma, a double axle trailer does not require brakes. I have a four-pin connector on my 16' car hauler, and yes, it's sketchy. I'd like to rewire it with brakes and a 7-pin connector.

tonytruck · Apr 15, 2022

as anyone pulled a 5th wheel have a 1989 2500

fabandfirewood · Apr 15, 2022

we have pulled about 8500lb for 5 hours before in a 92 k2500. and 10k of hay with a gooseneck a couple times. truck has new engine with 20k and a trans with 10k. it has a trans cooler and better rad too.

KevinC2500 · Apr 18, 2022

Supercharged111 said:
In the 4wd world, NO upper arms are stamped.

In the 2 wheel drive world, there is.

Supercharged111 · Apr 18, 2022

KevinC2500 said:
In the 2 wheel drive world, there is.

I'm aware, I used to have one. But the title to this thread is Towing With A K2500, so it's important to be clear when you make statements like that.

Nathan 94 · May 14, 2022

seth9199 said:
they never had an hd package until 99. also id want to take it on longer trips from Michigan to the southern states. so will it be ok? it has an trans cooler.(i dont mind upgrading)

Just do a good pm and take it easy

Magic · Feb 11, 2023

Apologies for reviving an old thread.

Since i'm planning a 454 swap into my c6p k2500 with a 350 and just to be clear the info i got from here are right and from reading this thread, If I do swap a full floater with a 4.10 along with the springs and and torsion bars i can say my truck is a 10k rated truck?

Im not going to tow 10k just want to make sure that the only difference between my 1991 350 TBI k2500 and the 10k ones are a 7.4 and a full floater?

Supercharged111 · Feb 11, 2023

Magic said:
Apologies for reviving an old thread.

Since i'm planning a 454 swap into my c6p k2500 with a 350 and just to be clear the info i got from here are right and from reading this thread, If I do swap a full floater with a 4.10 along with the springs and and torsion bars i can say my truck is a 10k rated truck?

Im not going to tow 10k just want to make sure that the only difference between my 1991 350 TBI k2500 and the 10k ones are a 7.4 and a full floater?

10k as in tow rating or GVWR? For tow ratings, see the owner's manual. They seemed to emphasize power output for tow ratings more than anything. For GVWR, you're stuck where you are. Do what the truck tolerates, you'll know when it's not happy.

Magic · Feb 11, 2023

Supercharged111 said:
10k as in tow rating or GVWR? For tow ratings, see the owner's manual. They seemed to emphasize power output for tow ratings more than anything. For GVWR, you're stuck where you are. Do what the truck tolerates, you'll know when it's not happy.

Thanks man for the reply.

Im not looking to make the truck tow more.

Just wanting to know the difference between my truck and the 454 and ff ones.

What made GM rate the bbc trucks more? A 4.10 full floater and a bbc? Just for my curiosity and knowledge.

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