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#162 of 192 Re: Towing with 2006 Chevy 1500 [hrsgrl] by obyone Jun 17, 2009 (7:52 pm)
Replying to: hrsgrl (Jun 17, 2009 10:36 am) Is that 6000 loaded or empty?
#163 of 192 Re: Towing with 2006 Chevy 1500 [hrsgrl] by davethecarnut Jun 17, 2009 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: hrsgrl (Jun 17, 2009 10:36 am) First off: I see clearance problems. You said gooseneck. I know they make sliding 5th wheel hitches but I don't know about gooseneck balls. Is 6000lbs the trailer's GVW or is empty weight? Your truck will do fine with 6000lbs but not with 2 or 4 horses in the trailer. Your truck would be fine with a 2 horse pull trailer.
#164 of 192 Re: Towing with 2006 Chevy 1500 [hrsgrl] by cprovost Jun 22, 2009 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: hrsgrl (Jun 17, 2009 10:36 am) I have a 2006 GMC 1500 crew cab with the 5.3 and i towed a bobcat that weighs around 9000 lbs. I had no problums and hauled it 95 miles none stop and it was great. Had no problums taking off are stopping.
#165 of 192 towing capacity for 06 GMC 1500? by jeannep Jul 06, 2009 (11:00 am)
I am looking at 06 GMC 1500 sierra longbed,truck cab, 4.81 vortec v8, AT, to pull 2 horses & trailer, 6,500 max weight. Does not have tow hitch, but does have "tow mode" switch. Not planning any long trips, just local rereational.Will this work? Replies to this message: davethecarnut (Jul 06, 2009 9:25 pm)
#166 of 192 Re: towing capacity for 06 GMC 1500? [jeannep] by davethecarnut Jul 06, 2009 (9:25 pm)
Replying to: jeannep (Jul 06, 2009 11:00 am) No factory tow hitch usually means no heavy duty radiator or trans cooler. But "local" towing you should be okay. Max towing capacity should be found on the decal in the pillar of the drivers door
#167 of 192 SEARCH OPTIONS BY VIN? by jdsprad Jul 07, 2009 (8:45 pm)
Does a website exist where I can enter my VIN, and bring up all of the vital info of my truck, similar to that found on a window sticker at the dealer? I recently purchased a 2004 GMC 2500 CREW (6.0L), and the seller did not have the original sticker, nor did he know what gear (rear-end), or transmission that the truck has. Did GM install more than one type of tranny in the gassers for that year? I got a heluva deal on the truck, so I am not real concerned, but still need to know exactly what I have here. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: akjbmw (Jul 07, 2009 10:42 pm) jdsprad (Jul 08, 2009 1:15 pm)
#168 of 192 Re: SEARCH OPTIONS BY VIN? [jdsprad] by akjbmw Jul 07, 2009 (10:42 pm)
Replying to: jdsprad (Jul 07, 2009 8:45 pm) I requested a build print-out based on the VIN from the local Chevy dealer on the last three vehicles I have bought used. They did not charge for it.   Back in the "olden days", I did the lift one tire off the ground: chalk mark on the drive shaft (flange bolt was convenient) and the lifted tire edge, then turn the wheel (counting the turns) until the shaft completes a full turn. Divide the number of wheel turns in half and convert to decimal.   The dealer print is very handy to reveal surprises in the form of unknown adds and deletes. Our sedan had been ordered with light duty front disks and side air bag delete. I was a bit disappointed, but it's a good thing to know. The Duramax had more stuff than I knew about, cool to know about. Replies to this message: jdsprad (Jul 08, 2009 1:15 pm)
#169 of 192 02 F250 int. lights stay on by jeannep Jul 08, 2009 (8:23 am)
Dashboard light stays on indicating doors are open. Takes 10-15 min for overhead, door and cargo lights to go off after shutting down. overhead light stay on 5 min after starting engine. Tried the WD 40 on the hinges, did not work. Any suggestions?
#170 of 192 Re: SEARCH OPTIONS BY VIN? [akjbmw] by jdsprad Jul 08, 2009 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: akjbmw (Jul 07, 2009 10:42 pm) Picked up a "build print-out" today from the dealer. Thanks for the help.
#171 of 192 Re: Trailer Brake Installation [llfarque] by gutelius Jul 27, 2009 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: llfarque (Jun 10, 2008 6:04 am) How do I hook up after market Electric brakes on my 2009 GMC Sierra

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