obs gas tow rig?

[nerraw117]

i have a 96 1500 4x4 with vortec 5.7 and 3.73 gears and soon to be 285's. how do you think towing a blazer on 38's with a trailer would be? I hear people tow with the 5.3 with minimal effort, and I know that the vortec 5.7 tows better from personal experience. maybe large tranny cooler and gauge? opinions?

 

[rjfguitar]

It'll be doggy with the bigger tires. Trans temps could also be an issue in the summer months.

If you've got a trailer with working brakes, it should work for you.

 

[dhcomp]

you WIll be close to if not over your capacity.

I personally don't want to tow somethign over about 4-5000lbs wiht a 1/2 ton. That setup will be way over. Legal/safe, maybe, but barely. Ideal? No way.

 

[6.2Blazer]

Power-wise I think it would be fine, but I just don't think a 1500 is really up to the task in drivetrain durability, suspension, or brakes.

 

[nerraw117]

well my truck is paid off and i love it. i would only be towing maybe 2 times a year. i was thinking a large cooler, guage and extra deep tranny pan, 3/4 ton MC and booster and a 14bsf upgrade. i just cant see paying 20,000 for a newer diesel.

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

for 2x a year towing just keep it out of o/d and it should be ok but not ideal... with 285's on that truck I'd want 4.10 gears anyway.

 

[nerraw117]

well i got 265's on my truck now i was just wanting to upgrade to 285's with MT classic 2's

 

[daleearnhardt01]

Keep the smaller tires around and swap them on for towing so you have better power..

 

[nerraw117]

you really think it will make that much of a difference? im sure i can do a few engine mods to make up for it.

 

[6.2Blazer]

you really think it will make that much of a difference? im sure i can do a few engine mods to make up for it.

No. There is only 1/2" rolling radius (the measurement that affects gearing) difference between the two tires.