Cannot Exceed the Manufacturer's Recommended Vehicle Towing Capacity

Question:

I have a 02 1500 v6 GMC pick up 8 foot bed 2wd my trailer weight is 7000 lbs my truck is rated to pull 5000 lbs if I get weight distribution bars will it bust the rating of the truck or do i need to buy a new truck????

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

I really hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it sounds as if you might need a new truck. Some of the hitches that we offer have a higher towing capacity when a weight distribution system is used, but you still cannot exceed the towing capacity that your vehicle manufacturer recommends.

expert reply by: Mike

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