Posted by MG56 on 11/12/15 - 5:44 PM
#33
russellbailey wrote:
I'm with Larry - you don't need a big truck. My 2012 Suburban 1500 has no trouble with my Outrage 25, pulling several thousand miles a year. In flat areas it is easy, and even in the mountains here it has no trouble pulling them at the speed limit. The Suburban has the 5.3L engine, 6 speed, and 3.42 rear end.
A Suburban isn't an entry level pickup like the OP has. They are generally the most capable 1/2 ton vehicle you can buy. You really do want a lower rear end than a 3.42 for towing though.
Here is a picture for Larry. 1972 Coupe Deville with stock rear air shocks, 472 w/ 80k miles, and mint from top to bottom. It got dumped on me and I didn't want it, and had no where to put it, and sold it for nothing. Well, I found a collector that gave it a good home, so as much as I would like to have it around to look at it is in a better place.
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Qtrme...F.jpg.html
That car will tow a 25 just fine, and look good doing it.