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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Hey Craig, the Curt hitch part #13322 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2011 and GMC Sierra 1500 and would work great to replace your OEM hitch. It may not use all of the same install hardware as your OEM hitch but it will be more than…

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Hey Lexie, the closest thing we have is the #BA65FR. This fits cutouts that are 5-1/4" wide x 4-1/2" tall. The little bit of extra height on your cutout won't be a problem since the face is 5-1/2" tall and would cover the opening.…

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Hey Kerry, thanks for reaching out. The Curt #13301 is definitely what I recommend here. All of the hitches you mentioned, the Curt #C13061, #13322 and #13301 all fit the 2013 Silverado, but the #C13061 is only for the 2500 and 2500 models, so that…

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