Axles rated for 6,000 to 7,200 pounds usually will have 3 inch diameters. But it is possible for 5,200 pound axles or even 3,500 pound axles to have a 3 inch diameter axle. You could err on the side of caution and say each axle is rated for 3.5K for a total of 7K for the 2 axles combined.
But there should be some information somewhere on the axles that indicate the capacity. There could be a tag that explicitly states the capacity or some numbers that would indicate the model of the axle.... view full answer...
The important thing to consider is that any towing system is only as strong as its lowest rated component. According to my research, the 2004 Rendezvous is rated to tow 2000 pounds, 3500 pounds for the Ultra model. If the hitch with the 5000 pound capacity is indeed the correct one for your vehicle it can certainly be used, but the towing capacity of your Buick will be limited to the 2000 or 3500 lb manufacturer stated towing capacity.
We offer several different Class II and III hitches... view full answer...
As long as the loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your camper plus the weight of your bikes remains under 350 lbs, then you will have no problem towing your pop up camper with the Swagman Original Towing Bike Rack, # S64675. I have attached an FAQ on how to determine your tongue weight for you to check out.
This bike rack does not include a hitch ball, if you need a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball, then I recommend using the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set, # 802B. If you only need... view full answer...
I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Recessed Trailer D-Ring Tie Down with Backing Plate and Hardware, # RR5K. The ring has an inner diameter of 1-1/4 inches and an outer diameter of 2.108 inches. The ring is approximately 0.427 inches thick.
The mounting bolts are 2.42 inches long total (from the top of the bolt head to the bottom of the threaded portion). From the underneath part of the head to the bottom of the threaded portion, they measure 2.28 inches long. And they are a 3/8... view full answer...
The 3000 lb rating for the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System refers to any load carried in the cargo area of the vehicle and applied to the rear axle, not the towing capacity. The only effect that towing would have on the Timbren system would be any tongue weight exerted on the vehicle by the trailer. The tongue weight (or downward force exerted on the trailer ball) would typically be 10 to 15 percent of the weight of the trailer plus the weight of anything loaded on it.
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