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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500, Towing, Truck

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#51 of 303 How much can the 4.8L tow? by bdrainy

Mar 20, 2007 (1:55 pm)

Replying to: jklingel8 (May 01, 2007 8:38 pm)
Hi all. I am new the truck world and had a question about my new truck. I just purchased a 2007 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2WD with the 4.8L. My question is how much can I tow? I have checked the Chevy website and it indicates it is 4600lbs which seemed kind of low to me. The V6 extended cab can do 4400lbs. Why is there so little a difference between the V6 and the 4.8L towing capabilities?
 
I am just missing something?

#52 of 303 BD by geo9

Mar 21, 2007 (9:05 am)

Replying to: jklingel8 (May 01, 2007 8:38 pm)
I have a GM tow guide handy but need to know......
Do you have a GMT 800 or 900 truck(the newest body style)
What is your axle ratio? Note: Look for code off RPO sticker located in glove box. Look for these codes:
gu-6 3:42, gt-4 3:73, gt-5 4:10
Automatic or stick trans.????
 
Post them and can tell ya !

#53 of 303 Re: BD [geo9] by bdrainy

Mar 21, 2007 (11:07 am)

Replying to: geo9 (Mar 21, 2007 9:05 am)
Hi. it is the GMT 800 and it is a automatic. The only G code on the glove box sticker is GU-5. So I am assuming it has a 3.23 ratio. Thanks for you help!

#54 of 303 Re: BD [bdrainy] by geo9

Mar 21, 2007 (5:14 pm)

Replying to: bdrainy (Mar 21, 2007 11:07 am)
wELL according to my guide its gotta be a 3:42 rear so...
It calls for 6800 lbs ball hitch towing
6800 lbs. 5th wheel towing

#55 of 303 where are dealers of vehicle parts? by leonchin

Mar 23, 2007 (2:04 am)

Replying to: jklingel8 (May 01, 2007 8:38 pm)
Hi
i want to know whom of you are dealers of vehicle parts. who sell parts in market?
who need filters? i have huge amount of it.
do you know some more about the filters in vehicle?

#56 of 303 Re: where to hook electric brake controller on a 2007 silverado NBS [chrmdo by grizzly4

Jun 07, 2007 (8:38 pm)

Replying to: chrmdome (Mar 16, 2007 8:22 pm)
I have a 2003 Chevy 1/2 T Ext Cab. Do you know if it has a pig tail for the trailer brake or if it has a plug for a pig tail?
 
Thanks for your help.

#57 of 303 Re: where to hook electric brake controller on a 2007 silverado NBS [chrmdo [grizzly4] by hotel1

Jun 09, 2007 (2:29 pm)

Replying to: grizzly4 (Jun 07, 2007 8:38 pm)
GRIZ........For a couple years ( 02-03?) GM did the
decontenting thing and quit supplying both the
trailer and the brake controller plugs..........
Best bet is a trailer supply, auto parts store,
or even a GM dealer for replacements.........

#58 of 303 Re: where to hook electric brake controller on a 2007 silverado NBS [chrmdo [grizzly4] by davethecarnut

Jun 10, 2007 (10:07 pm)

Replying to: grizzly4 (Jun 07, 2007 8:38 pm)
You do have the factory tow package, right? On my 03 2500, it's under the dash by the steering column. Ask the mfg of the controller how to hook it up for your vehicle. I have a Prodigy, and they answered my question through e-mail

#59 of 303 2004 2500HD by cyclore

Jun 13, 2007 (7:43 pm)

I was reading this forum tonight and have a quesiton. I just bought a 2004 Chevy 2500HD. It has the tranny cooler, oil cooler, etc... The hitch is getting put on Friday. I ordered the wiring harness for under the dash and wired it to a new break box. I plugged it in and using the breaks or manually trying to get the red line to come on it didn't work. I then got out my volt ohm meter and see there is no power where the hot (red) lead is under the dash. I am assuming I need to put a fuse in somewhere under the hood. I have looked and do not see any dummy plugs or open slots for this. Can anyone give me a hand?
 
Cy

#60 of 303 07 GMT-900 TRAILER WIRING PICS AND INFO. by hotel1

Jul 04, 2007 (7:49 am)

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