Jul-22-2019 12:23 AM
Sep-03-2019 06:05 PM
carringb wrote:gmcman wrote:
Regarding the 2500 Suburban, the tow ratings being based on drivetrain options, does the legal GCWR change? Whatever the legal GVWR or GCWR is for the 8.1, is that the same for the 6.0?
GCWR has zero legal merit. It's a manufacturer's recommendation based on performance and longevity. That said, grade-ability of the 6.0 isn't great. Get stopped on a 12% grade with that much weight, and you probably won't get going again without using low-range.
The GCWR of the 6.0 is only 16,000 pounds.
Sep-03-2019 01:49 PM
Sep-01-2019 10:39 PM
Grit dog wrote:
I'm still not understanding, unless you're just in love with the hotrod soccer mobile aspect of a 8.1 Sub, why you're seeking this out to do very minimal towing duty.
Sep-01-2019 10:15 AM
Sep-01-2019 07:20 AM
Grit dog wrote:
$6k or whatever your budget is, is guaranteed to buy you a piece of ____ with 250k miles on it anyway, if your talking fullsize crew cab pickups or SUVs.
Aug-30-2019 04:47 PM
Aug-30-2019 02:51 PM
Grit dog wrote:
I'm pretty sure you're in love with a big block Sub on one hand and the other hand is looking at the economics of it and therefore your brain is stuck in the middle.
Aug-30-2019 09:14 AM
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Jul-28-2019 06:42 AM
gmcman wrote:
No Cracker Jack box CDL's here....In Va it's a different story, you're not going to lose a CDL over an overweight ticket, just was looking to avoid the confrontation altogether.
I'm in an area where scale bypassing is regular so there's always eyes out and brake checks all the time...would be just my luck the day I wanted to take a chance.
My question is does the GCWR change from engine to engine or just the recommended tow rating based on engine? Can the platform handle the weight even if the motor is weaker is what I'm trying to say.
If I took a 6.0 2500 burb and put a duramax/allison in, then my rating would change based on power, but what about legal GCWR?
Jul-28-2019 12:14 AM
twodownzero wrote:
What's wrong with the 2500 Suburban?