Hi guys,
How much should I be able to tow after I all I did to the car? I am asking this because I start playing with the idea of installing a towing hitch and I'd like to know your opinions.
So it is a 1987 Brougham.
I have the front stock sway bar, 8.5 rear end from a 9C1 round Caprice with the disc brakes and with the sway bar, Eaton posi (not sure that changes anything for towing), 3:73 gears, 5.3 Vortec engine, 4L60e transmission from a 1999 Silverado.
Suspension wise I have MOOG springs (about 600 lbs*in at the front and 186 lbs*in cargo coils at the back. Shocks are Bilsteins.
I have an electric fan and 3 row aluminum radiator
I'd like to think that I shouldd be able to tow 5000-6000 lbs. I don't know if it will happen but it would be good to have the capability, sometimes you need to buy materials for work around the house, or buy a new project car
For that much weight I should install a transmission cooler I believe.
Is it a PITA to install a transmission temp gauge?
And the real question is about tires. I have stock 215/75R15 tires. I think they are rated about 1742 lbs. Is that enough or should the tires be also upgraded.
I also have Aluminum wheels but I read somewhere that Aluminum wheels are also a limit. I think it is better to have steel wheels.
How much should I be able to tow after I all I did to the car? I am asking this because I start playing with the idea of installing a towing hitch and I'd like to know your opinions.
So it is a 1987 Brougham.
I have the front stock sway bar, 8.5 rear end from a 9C1 round Caprice with the disc brakes and with the sway bar, Eaton posi (not sure that changes anything for towing), 3:73 gears, 5.3 Vortec engine, 4L60e transmission from a 1999 Silverado.
Suspension wise I have MOOG springs (about 600 lbs*in at the front and 186 lbs*in cargo coils at the back. Shocks are Bilsteins.
I have an electric fan and 3 row aluminum radiator
I'd like to think that I shouldd be able to tow 5000-6000 lbs. I don't know if it will happen but it would be good to have the capability, sometimes you need to buy materials for work around the house, or buy a new project car
For that much weight I should install a transmission cooler I believe.
Is it a PITA to install a transmission temp gauge?
And the real question is about tires. I have stock 215/75R15 tires. I think they are rated about 1742 lbs. Is that enough or should the tires be also upgraded.
I also have Aluminum wheels but I read somewhere that Aluminum wheels are also a limit. I think it is better to have steel wheels.