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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Answer 1

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Answer 2

To determine the maximum trailer weight capacity you can tow with your 2006 Chevy Silverado, you will need take your Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and subtract that by the the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of your truck from the (GCWR) that will…

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Answer 3

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 12

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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