Towing Capacity of 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 With 3.42 Gears

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What is tow capacity for 06 z71 silverado 4x4 1500 CC SB with 3.42. I looked up the Vin and it’s say Dead weight tow is 5000 and Weight Distribution tow is 8400 But also the book says 7400 which is the most accurate ?

asked by: Seth

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According to the owner's manual, a 2006 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with the 5.3L engine and the 3.42 rear end has a towing capacity of 7400 lbs according to the owners manual. I would consider the owner's manual to have the final word and be the best source for information regarding the towing capacity of your truck.

The Curt # 13322 Class III hitch you'd looked at has a capacity of 600 lb tongue weight/6000 lbs towing, or 1000 lb tongue weight/10000 lbs if used with weight distribution.

For a hitch that would give you a higher capacity without needing to use weight distribution, go with the # C14332 Class IV hitch, which has a capacity up to 1000 lb tongue weight/10000 towing.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hey John, thanks for reaching out. There are a few things to check here. First will be to check that your ground is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare metal surface. No paint or undercoating either. Also, it works best if it is grounded by…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The Curt hitch part #13322 is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500. It's pretty easy to confuse which bolt holes are to be used for installing a hitch when looking at the frame underneath the vehicle. I attached a picture that shows…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Curt hitch part #13322 and the #13301 that you referenced is an aesthetic one mainly. The design of the #13301 is that the hitch tube is welded to the bottom of the cross tube which means that from the rear of the vehicle…

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Answer 5

Good question, and there is just a single difference between the Curt and etrailer trailer hitches that fit your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500, which is the finish. The Curt has a glossier finish than the matte black finish of the etrailer hitch, so you…

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The best hitch I'd recommend for your 2011 Chevy Silverado is the Curt hitch part #14301 because it has great towing capacities at 10,000 lb trailer weight and because it has only the hitch tube that hangs below the rear bumper for a more…

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Answer 7

Going by the colors that you mentioned, it sounds like you have the typical set-up, green wire for right turn and brake, white wire for ground, yellow wire for left turn and brake, brown with green wire for right side running lights, and brown with…

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Towing Capacity of 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 With 3.42 Gears

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