88GMCtruck's 98 Silverado Towpig Build: "Black Fox"

[95C1500]

For some reason towing with a 2wd makes me nervous. No idea why they just dont seem as capable to me

but you tow in 2wd, so it's kinda the same right?

 

[95C1500]

*double*

 

[cjman250]

Most 2wd have higher tow ratings also

 

[JScott23]

Actually, Devin (83GMCK2500) has a 96 extended cab K3500 with a NV4500 and 4.56 gears.

Technically I should have a 2wd regular cab for the best weight rating

Ooooooohhhh 4:56 gears....

 

[88GMCtruck]

For some reason towing with a 2wd makes me nervous. No idea why they just dont seem as capable to me

My mentality is similar. 2wd trucks just don't seem as tough. Probably because their stance.

Most 2wd have higher tow ratings also

Less weight = more payload!

Ooooooohhhh 4:56 gears....

His RPMs are insane.

 

[JScott23]

The best GMT400 I've hauled with is a 2000 GMC 3500 HD with front leaf springs, a 7.4 Vortec, NV4500, and a 4:56 rear end... now it's a 12 ft stake truck so I guess that may or may not count


As far as towing with a 4x4 instead of a 2WD... unless I'm on snow or mud, I've never felt worried or uncomfortable towing with a 2WD. They actually squat down to level when towing and actually worry me less because you have no transfer case.... I believe it's a little easier on the transmission because it goes straight to the rear driveshaft and not through a transfer case... may or may not be true.

obviously the strongest trucks are the RCLB's but I like the longer wheelbase, I feel safer because its a bigger truck which tricks my brain into thinking it can handle the weight better lol.

 

[JScott23]

I think you have the best towing set up in a realistic pickup truck though, 454, 5 speed, air bags, and then 4:10s so you can still drive up and down the road without having to run 3000rpms....

4x4 isn't a must have for towing but since you take it camping all over the state I think I'd want 4x4 too... then the crew cab for hauling people/dogs/stuff.

If I were to have a GMT400 tow rig, I wouldn't change a thing.

 

[88GMCtruck]

Well, the ol' dually did it. Scaled out just over 18k on the trip. 1,700 miles, 234 gallons of fuel.

Some highlights of the trip:

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[2KGMC]

That's awesome and I'm glad the dually made ya proud

 

[skylark]

That round fender is bad ass!