towing

  1. S

    Towing cap build

    I gotta 95 K1500 im trying to build to tow more. 4l60e trans and all stock. Im planning on doing a 14 bolt conversion and a 3/4 leaf spring swap. My major question is: What U joint will I need to fit the orginal driveshaft to meet the 14b axle? Ive searched around and cant find a conclusive...
    • SeizeImmunity
    • Thread
    • #k1500 axle conversion first build tow build towing
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Towing
  2. M

    Rear axel payload upgrade solutions 95 c3500HD?

    After looking at several forums and using search I am copy pasting my question in serval forums seeking aide. So the wife and I bought a 1995 gmc Sierra 3500HD dually with a flatbed and rails for our small business to haul around commercial kitchen equipment (the stuff weighs more than someone...
    • mooreATL
    • Thread
    • c3500 c3500hd dually gawr gvwr hauling mod modification safety towing
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Axles + Brakes
  3. 92k2500454

    Brakes for towing

    I was driving the 92 k2500 doing a dump run going down hill with a load in the back of bed (no trailer) and the truck did not want to stop when I wanted it to. I plan on doing some towing with this truck (dump trailer and possibly short runs with a compact skid steer). So where should I start...
  4. studigggs

    Adding Factory Trans Oil Cooler

    Adding Factory trans oil cooler to trucks that never had it. Parts: Cooler (1): 15990593 - Amazon Cooler Line (1): 15982923 - RockAuto Cooler Line (1): 15990062 - RockAuto Cooler Quick Connect: GM 15718023 - Amazon Nylon Hose Clip (2): 15738800 - eBay Bracket, Lower (1): 15974696 - eBay...
  5. CBenZ71

    At a loss, Acceleration Shake

    Okay, needing some suggestions or directions to go with my truck. When I take off from a stop, I get a shake that feelings like it is in the driveline(Maybe?) between 5-15 MPH. After passing 15 MPH it goes away and drives fine. It does it when it is cold, hot, doesn't matter. The truck is a...
  6. 9

    91 Suburban 2500 restoration

    Hi All, Had a family member gift a '91 Suburban 2500 to me today. The overall shape great but it sat for the past 15 years in So Cal heat. Paint is gone, some engine harness wires chewed through, and could use some love. Fully loaded with a 454 on a factory new 80e Trans. Some other issues...
  7. C

    2500's can't tow?

    I have a 96 gmc 2500 single cab long bed 5.7 vortec rwd (8lug). I want to tow a Toyota t100 on a trailer. I put this combo on uhauls website and their system tells me it's a no go. But I can put a subarban 1500 or a base Yukon and it's fine. What gives?
  8. CBenZ71

    1999 K2500 Fuel Tank Swap

    Okay, so I have a '99 K2500, 4 door that has the 25ish gallon fuel tank. I have been looking at trying to put a 42 gallon Suburban tank where the spare tire sits(I dont need the spare because I have 35s anyway) and removing the stock fuel tank. I have the 7.4 so I only get maybe 10 MPG city and...
    • CBenZ71
    • Thread
    • fuel k2500 suburban towing
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Towing
  9. C

    Air Bags with B&W hitch

    My 1997 K3500 single rear wheel is squatting with our new trailer. I already have the B&W gooseneck hitch installed. I’m wanting to add air bags but every kit I have found seems to go in the same spot on the chassis as the B&w. Is there an offering for this? It must be a common issue. I have...
    • crewcab
    • Thread
    • air bags b&w towing
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Towing
  10. seth9199

    towing with a k2500

    I'd like to tow a 6,880 pound travel trailer (loaded with everything its about 7,400 not including other people in the truck) and the max towing for the truck says 7500lbs which seems kind of low for a 2500. Will my truck be ok? side note for the trucks made before 95 the max towing was 8,500lbs...
    • seth9199
    • Thread
    • 250 2500 4.10 5.7 help k1500 k2500 towing trailering
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Towing

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