Towing weight 1966 C10 Stepside

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by tais250, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. tais250

    tais250 Member

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    Can somebody please tell me the maximum allowable towing weight of a 1966 C10 Shortbed Stepside.
     
  2. drabo

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    It would probably be 5000lbs with 300lbs tounge weight. But if you are going to use this as a towing rig do not use lowering springs and I would recommend 3/4 ton springs in the back. There might be some info about this in the 1963 manual.

    Brian
     
  3. tais250

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    Thanks for the info:) :)
     

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