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87 Towing


74toyotafj
06-11-2008, 01:08 PM
Hello does anyone know the towing capacity of a 87 chevy suburban v20 with 5.7 and 4.10's?
Thanks

74toyotafj
06-12-2008, 08:20 PM
bump anybody?

MT-2500
06-13-2008, 09:04 AM
Mechanical condition and frame rust and trailer hitch is the first thing to check.
If in good shape they will pull there heart out.
MT

74toyotafj
06-13-2008, 03:30 PM
It is completly restored with no rust and motor,tranny,tcase,axles have 32k on them!
I'm just looking for a number because I am planning to tow a 2k trailer with my 4800pound landcruiser from ct to pa and back roughly 300 miles one way.
Dont want to overdo the burb

MT-2500
06-13-2008, 04:44 PM
Sorry I do not have the numbers.
You might look in owners manual for towing specs.
But I see no problems.
Just make sure you cooling system is clean and good and the rad is big enought and good.
And change coolant if it has 3 yers or more on it.
A good big extra tansmission coller is best for towing.
And give the transmission a pan drop and new filter and dexron fluid.
Good Luck
MT
You sholld be set to go.

74toyotafj
06-13-2008, 07:42 PM
I wish I had the manual:mad: The radiator is a brand new hd aluminum unit along with a new tranny cooler(replaced old one) I was planning on changing tranny fluid tcase gear lube and front and rear end gear lube plus plugs engine oil cap and rotor and air filter.
I guess do that and hope for the best thanks:biggrin:

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