pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer??

idragbodys10 · 01-12-2006, 10:19 AM

is a 96' 4.3 blazer able to pull a trailer with a s10 on it??...around 100-200 miles a few times a year?

Eight433 · 01-12-2006, 10:26 AM

i definatly wouldent... the blazer doesent weigh enough to safely tow a vehicle roughly its own size, plus the trailer. Brakes on the trailer will help, but if the trailer starts to wag like a dogs tail (on a bridge, in the wind, when you pass a semi, etc) may god be with you. A tow dolly would probably be your best option.

Vsandme · 01-12-2006, 09:27 PM

i disagree...well sort of...good points, dont mean to sound rude...but i pull an 8000lbs box trailer occasionally from work...brakes are a must...i do have alittle suspension work done on the jimmy though to carry more weight, but i dont have any problems really...though it will do alot of wear and tear to your suspension, brakes, and if the engine strains too much, you can wear it down and possibly blow it...but just an s10 i dont think youd have too many problems

Eight433 · 01-13-2006, 02:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Vsandme

i disagree...well sort of...good points, dont mean to sound rude...but i pull an 8000lbs box trailer occasionally from work...brakes are a must...i do have alittle suspension work done on the jimmy though to carry more weight, but i dont have any problems really...though it will do alot of wear and tear to your suspension, brakes, and if the engine strains too much, you can wear it down and possibly blow it...but just an s10 i dont think youd have too many problems

very true.

however notice i said i WOULDENT, not COULDENT.

although i'm not one to take chances with this sort of thing. I'd rather have too much vehicle and never need it than not have enough when you do need it.

although a couple months ago i did pull a sunfire with my 2.2 5 speed reg cab.... cheaper than a wrecker

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rlith · 01-13-2006, 06:40 AM

Didn't have a prob doing it myself... Just remember to keep it in 3rd the entire time (not OD) And a tranny cooler would be a bonus...

the_dubster98 · 01-13-2006, 10:42 AM

my 00 jimmy pulled my 94 on a uhual tandem axle with no problem.. but the stock suspension saggs wayy to much.. nothing some helper springs wont cure thou... but had plenty of power for the hills of rhode island

but a car dolly would be better

Eight433 · 01-13-2006, 11:31 AM

tow dollies are cheap too. i've been looking around and even ones with brakes only run around 8-900 bucks. hmmmmm...

Vsandme · 01-13-2006, 02:38 PM

i have about a 1/4inch drop in the rear with the 8000lbs trailer :-) <3 airshocks and overload springs :-D but alas that is coming to an end with the drop shocks and blocks i wont have the weight capacity in the back :-( but ill save them for use in my next s-series :-D

chevy42083 · 01-13-2006, 04:12 PM

Since no one has said... 2dr or 4dr?
2dr = hell no
4dr = stated above... tow dolly better, brakes better,

idragbodys10 · 01-13-2006, 04:14 PM

4 door..

~~Blazin810~~ · 01-13-2006, 05:32 PM

How about a 2-door 4.3L towing a 10 foot enclosed?

Vsandme · 01-14-2006, 10:20 AM

chevy24083.....a single cab can, i own a single cab beat around 4cyl 1996 and ive towed a 1g awd talon with it ;-) and gmchigh, a honda civic can pull a 10' enclosed trailer empty, you need to specify how heavy it is ;-)

chevy42083 · 01-14-2006, 05:12 PM

I meant if the Blazer is 2dr, then I wouldn't try to tow a pickup with it. The truck itself is longer than the blazer, so the trailer and all would be WAY too much.

A 4dr blazer has alot more weight and length to it than a 2dr.... so I would feel MUCH safer with a 4dr tow vehicle.

~~Blazin810~~ · 01-15-2006, 02:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Vsandme

chevy24083.....a single cab can, i own a single cab beat around 4cyl 1996 and ive towed a 1g awd talon with it ;-) and gmchigh, a honda civic can pull a 10' enclosed trailer empty, you need to specify how heavy it is ;-)

I got no clue. It's just a Featherlite 10FT enclosed carrying 2 dirtbikes. I'm sure I can do it.

Vsandme · 01-15-2006, 03:19 PM

gmc, easily...you could do that with a baseline 5spd 4cyl s10

~~Blazin810~~ · 01-15-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Vsandme

gmc, easily...you could do that with a baseline 5spd 4cyl s10

I know, I love asking stupid questions...

idragbodys10 · 01-16-2006, 08:44 PM

what about a bagged blazer?

Vsandme · 01-17-2006, 01:10 PM

what about a bagged blazer? i wouldnt tow WITH it, or do you mean towing it?

chevy42083 · 01-18-2006, 01:28 PM

Depends on the bag setup. Certain ones wouldn't be suitable for towing... others would be better than stock.

kacy · 01-18-2006, 02:29 PM

I towed a tandem axel trailer with a 90 eagle talon on it with no brakes fo like 70 miles it sagged the rear suspension even with the trailer loaded level.The truck has the power to pull it but it was probably to much weight ...

2 B NVED · 01-19-2006, 06:13 PM

I've got a 2001 4 door 2 wheel drive, I tow a 4x8 trailer with 5 bicycles on it and I really wouldn't tow anything more than that. Actually, i probably would but...........

Vsandme · 01-20-2006, 10:35 AM

yeah stock suspension isnt much...i have a 2.5" lift when i fill the airshocks and to pull that 8000lbs trailer i have to fill them, but i do stay level ride height with it

01-12-2006, 10:19 AM	#1
idragbodys10 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,687 Location: Akron, Ohio User is: OffLine	pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? is a 96' 4.3 blazer able to pull a trailer with a s10 on it??...around 100-200 miles a few times a year?
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01-12-2006, 10:26 AM	#2
Eight433 Rollin Grandpa style Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,343 Location: Birch Run, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? i definatly wouldent... the blazer doesent weigh enough to safely tow a vehicle roughly its own size, plus the trailer. Brakes on the trailer will help, but if the trailer starts to wag like a dogs tail (on a bridge, in the wind, when you pass a semi, etc) may god be with you. A tow dolly would probably be your best option.
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01-12-2006, 09:27 PM	#3
Vsandme Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 316 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? i disagree...well sort of...good points, dont mean to sound rude...but i pull an 8000lbs box trailer occasionally from work...brakes are a must...i do have alittle suspension work done on the jimmy though to carry more weight, but i dont have any problems really...though it will do alot of wear and tear to your suspension, brakes, and if the engine strains too much, you can wear it down and possibly blow it...but just an s10 i dont think youd have too many problems
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01-13-2006, 02:03 AM	#4
Eight433 Rollin Grandpa style Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,343 Location: Birch Run, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? Quote: Originally Posted by Vsandme i disagree...well sort of...good points, dont mean to sound rude...but i pull an 8000lbs box trailer occasionally from work...brakes are a must...i do have alittle suspension work done on the jimmy though to carry more weight, but i dont have any problems really...though it will do alot of wear and tear to your suspension, brakes, and if the engine strains too much, you can wear it down and possibly blow it...but just an s10 i dont think youd have too many problems very true. however notice i said i WOULDENT, not COULDENT. although i'm not one to take chances with this sort of thing. I'd rather have too much vehicle and never need it than not have enough when you do need it. although a couple months ago i did pull a sunfire with my 2.2 5 speed reg cab.... cheaper than a wrecker http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...66_91_full.jpg Last edited by Eight433 : 01-13-2006 at 02:05 AM.
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01-13-2006, 06:40 AM	#5
rlith Insane Network Engineer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,965 Location: Pittsburgh, PA. User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? Didn't have a prob doing it myself... Just remember to keep it in 3rd the entire time (not OD) And a tranny cooler would be a bonus...
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01-13-2006, 10:42 AM	#6
the_dubster98 V8 Member Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,808 Location: Rhode Island User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? my 00 jimmy pulled my 94 on a uhual tandem axle with no problem.. but the stock suspension saggs wayy to much.. nothing some helper springs wont cure thou... but had plenty of power for the hills of rhode island but a car dolly would be better
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01-13-2006, 11:31 AM	#7
Eight433 Rollin Grandpa style Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,343 Location: Birch Run, Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? tow dollies are cheap too. i've been looking around and even ones with brakes only run around 8-900 bucks. hmmmmm...
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01-13-2006, 02:38 PM	#8
Vsandme Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 316 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? i have about a 1/4inch drop in the rear with the 8000lbs trailer :-) <3 airshocks and overload springs :-D but alas that is coming to an end with the drop shocks and blocks i wont have the weight capacity in the back :-( but ill save them for use in my next s-series :-D
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01-13-2006, 04:12 PM	#9
chevy42083 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 626 Location: Houston User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? Since no one has said... 2dr or 4dr? 2dr = hell no 4dr = stated above... tow dolly better, brakes better,
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01-13-2006, 04:14 PM	#10
idragbodys10 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,687 Location: Akron, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? 4 door..
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01-13-2006, 05:32 PM	#11
~~Blazin810~~ Banned Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,474 Location: Northeast Iowa User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? How about a 2-door 4.3L towing a 10 foot enclosed?
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01-14-2006, 10:20 AM	#12
Vsandme Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 316 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? chevy24083.....a single cab can, i own a single cab beat around 4cyl 1996 and ive towed a 1g awd talon with it ;-) and gmchigh, a honda civic can pull a 10' enclosed trailer empty, you need to specify how heavy it is ;-)
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01-14-2006, 05:12 PM	#13
chevy42083 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 626 Location: Houston User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? I meant if the Blazer is 2dr, then I wouldn't try to tow a pickup with it. The truck itself is longer than the blazer, so the trailer and all would be WAY too much. A 4dr blazer has alot more weight and length to it than a 2dr.... so I would feel MUCH safer with a 4dr tow vehicle.
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01-15-2006, 02:17 PM	#14
~~Blazin810~~ Banned Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,474 Location: Northeast Iowa User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? Quote: Originally Posted by Vsandme chevy24083.....a single cab can, i own a single cab beat around 4cyl 1996 and ive towed a 1g awd talon with it ;-) and gmchigh, a honda civic can pull a 10' enclosed trailer empty, you need to specify how heavy it is ;-) I got no clue. It's just a Featherlite 10FT enclosed carrying 2 dirtbikes. I'm sure I can do it.
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01-15-2006, 03:19 PM	#15
Vsandme Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 316 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? gmc, easily...you could do that with a baseline 5spd 4cyl s10
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01-15-2006, 04:42 PM	#16
~~Blazin810~~ Banned Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,474 Location: Northeast Iowa User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? Quote: Originally Posted by Vsandme gmc, easily...you could do that with a baseline 5spd 4cyl s10 I know, I love asking stupid questions...
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01-16-2006, 08:44 PM	#17
idragbodys10 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,687 Location: Akron, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? what about a bagged blazer?
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01-17-2006, 01:10 PM	#18
Vsandme Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 316 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? what about a bagged blazer? i wouldnt tow WITH it, or do you mean towing it?
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01-18-2006, 01:28 PM	#19
chevy42083 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 626 Location: Houston User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? Depends on the bag setup. Certain ones wouldn't be suitable for towing... others would be better than stock.
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01-18-2006, 02:29 PM	#20
kacy Playin in the mud Age: 30 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 158 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? I towed a tandem axel trailer with a 90 eagle talon on it with no brakes fo like 70 miles it sagged the rear suspension even with the trailer loaded level.The truck has the power to pull it but it was probably to much weight ...
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01-19-2006, 06:13 PM	#21
2 B NVED Aaron Age: 27 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 187 Location: Zion, IL User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? I've got a 2001 4 door 2 wheel drive, I tow a 4x8 trailer with 5 bicycles on it and I really wouldn't tow anything more than that. Actually, i probably would but...........
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01-20-2006, 10:35 AM	#22
Vsandme Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 316 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: pulling a trailer w/ 96' 4.3 blazer?? yeah stock suspension isnt much...i have a 2.5" lift when i fill the airshocks and to pull that 8000lbs trailer i have to fill them, but i do stay level ride height with it
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