Towing?

00blazin43 · 03-19-2006, 09:43 PM

I have a 00 Blazer 4x4. I was going to buy a class 3 reciver for it but before I do I wanted to ask you guys. If my blazer is able to handle a trailer/tow dolly with a small car. Thanks

JimmyLicious · 03-22-2006, 05:25 PM

I am not sure how acurate this is but i am pretty sure that blazers can tow up to 4000lbs, do a search online i am sure you will find something.

juddspaintballs · 03-23-2006, 08:58 PM

or i'm sure the owners manual tells you exactly how much you can tow.

Holeshot · 03-26-2006, 01:36 PM

If you have 3.42's or 3.73's with an A4 and a tow package you will be able to tow 5600lbs.
With a manual trans you are down to 4000lbs with the 3.42's and 4500lbs with the 3.73's.

Vsandme · 03-26-2006, 04:31 PM

RATING is 3500 standard i believe, i used to tow an 8000lbs trailer regularly with a airshocks, overload springs no problem....very little sag with the shocks filled and it pulled great

Kmkalf · 03-28-2006, 12:46 PM

i've pulled my '90 Silverado on a car dolly with no problems at all and little sag in the rear end on numerous occasions so a small car would be no problem.. btw i have a 2 door 2 wd

SteveI · 03-30-2006, 12:58 PM

Yeah, I know the 2nd gens can tow over 5000 lbs (not very quickly) but they can do it!

I would recommend very highly electric trailer brakes. I have a 5x14 Utility trailer I tow with my Jimmy. It weighs 1150 empty but I often get a ton of rock bringing it to 3150 and it really helps having the trailer brakes!

bdapra · 04-11-2006, 07:51 PM

Get a tranny cooler first

p07r0457 · 04-12-2006, 03:45 AM

5000-5500 lbs is what I've gathered, on a 2nd gen auto.

I definitely agree on the trans-cooler... You need one! Even if you don't tow, I'd recommend it.

Brake controller is needed on anything over 3500lbs.

Remember you have a short wheelbase, so handeling isn't gonna be so hot with a lot of weight back there... But it'll manage if you get a good brake controller, and drive accordingly.

03-19-2006, 09:43 PM	#1
00blazin43 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Towing? I have a 00 Blazer 4x4. I was going to buy a class 3 reciver for it but before I do I wanted to ask you guys. If my blazer is able to handle a trailer/tow dolly with a small car. Thanks
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03-22-2006, 05:25 PM	#2
JimmyLicious Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Towing? I am not sure how acurate this is but i am pretty sure that blazers can tow up to 4000lbs, do a search online i am sure you will find something.
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03-23-2006, 08:58 PM	#3
juddspaintballs I pee standing Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,098 Location: Union Bridge, MD User is: Online	Re: Towing? or i'm sure the owners manual tells you exactly how much you can tow.
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03-26-2006, 01:36 PM	#4
Holeshot Canadian Dictatorship Age: 34 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 233 Location: Chilliwack, BC, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Towing? If you have 3.42's or 3.73's with an A4 and a tow package you will be able to tow 5600lbs. With a manual trans you are down to 4000lbs with the 3.42's and 4500lbs with the 3.73's.
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03-26-2006, 04:31 PM	#5
Vsandme Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 316 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Towing? RATING is 3500 standard i believe, i used to tow an 8000lbs trailer regularly with a airshocks, overload springs no problem....very little sag with the shocks filled and it pulled great
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03-28-2006, 12:46 PM	#6
Kmkalf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Buffalo, NY User is: OffLine	Re: Towing? i've pulled my '90 Silverado on a car dolly with no problems at all and little sag in the rear end on numerous occasions so a small car would be no problem.. btw i have a 2 door 2 wd
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03-30-2006, 12:58 PM	#7
SteveI Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,184 Location: Omaha, NE User is: OffLine	Re: Towing? Yeah, I know the 2nd gens can tow over 5000 lbs (not very quickly) but they can do it! I would recommend very highly electric trailer brakes. I have a 5x14 Utility trailer I tow with my Jimmy. It weighs 1150 empty but I often get a ton of rock bringing it to 3150 and it really helps having the trailer brakes!
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04-11-2006, 07:51 PM	#8
bdapra Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Towing? Get a tranny cooler first
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04-12-2006, 03:45 AM	#9
p07r0457 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 497 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Towing? 5000-5500 lbs is what I've gathered, on a 2nd gen auto. I definitely agree on the trans-cooler... You need one! Even if you don't tow, I'd recommend it. Brake controller is needed on anything over 3500lbs. Remember you have a short wheelbase, so handeling isn't gonna be so hot with a lot of weight back there... But it'll manage if you get a good brake controller, and drive accordingly.
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