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
Helpful Expert Reply:
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.
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