Towing Capacities
Hi all, can someone please help me with the following question :- I have a 2008 GMC 1500 Sierra WT with the 8' box. It has the 4.8 V8 Vortec engine, and the 3:23 rear end.the truck is fitted with the Tow package Tranny cooler, heavy duty springs etc
When I purchased the truck the dealer showed me the catalogue and it said the truck could pull 8000lbs. Further research and discussions with GM indicate it can only pull 5200lbs.
My question is, is there anything I can do to increase the towing capacity of the truck, ie weight distribution hitch etc. What problems should I expect if I pull a trailer that weighs say, 7000lbs ? Will I blow the transmission ?
Is GM erring massively on the side of caution here ? The trailer dealers tell me the truck can pull 8000lbs no problem, but they would say that wouldn't they.
Does anyone have any experience using this as a tow vehicle, and is it capable of towing a larger trailer, or even maybe a 5th wheel ??
Thank you all very much.
Andy.