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nibulus · 03-03-2013, 03:00 AM

Very good info there. Thanks for sharing.

So to sum it up:

- if I want to tow up to 2000lbs (~900kg), there are no major modifications required

- towing up to 3500lbs (~1580kg) will require a big L6 or a V8 with an uprated clutch and a 3- or 4-speed transmission. A K-10 will need a K-20 chassis.

- the maximum towing capacity of a C-10 / K-10 is 5000lbs (~2260kg). For this, one will need a 3/4 ton chassis, a big L6 or a V8 with an uprated clutch and a 4-speed transmission.

Obviously the truck must have appropriate tires and the required electrics.

Correct?

03-03-2013, 03:00 AM	#4
nibulus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 271	Re: 1963 Chevrolet Truck Trailer Towing Light Trucks Specifications Very good info there. Thanks for sharing. So to sum it up: - if I want to tow up to 2000lbs (~900kg), there are no major modifications required - towing up to 3500lbs (~1580kg) will require a big L6 or a V8 with an uprated clutch and a 3- or 4-speed transmission. A K-10 will need a K-20 chassis. - the maximum towing capacity of a C-10 / K-10 is 5000lbs (~2260kg). For this, one will need a 3/4 ton chassis, a big L6 or a V8 with an uprated clutch and a 4-speed transmission. Obviously the truck must have appropriate tires and the required electrics. Correct?