Staci Newsom
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- Joined
- Feb 12, 2021
- Posts
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- Location
- Tucson AZ
- First Name
- Staci
- Truck Year
- 1978
- Truck Model
- c15
- Engine Size
- 350 ci
I have a 1978 GMC c15 heavy half ton that is mostly stock. It currently has a 350ci engine (which has recently been rebuilt and has an edelbrock intake and a holly 4 bbl carb.) It does go fast. It also has weight distribution shocks in the rear. I am not sure if the leaf springs are very good (they seemed a little soft to me) but they are supporting the truck. I am not sure if its rated 6050 gvwr or the larger number that escapes me at the moment.
I want to beef up the rear end and power train to handle towing a travel trailer that is fully loaded at gross 7000 lbs and dry weight of around 5200 lbs.
Is it possible to push it to a much higher gw with stiffer leaf springs bigger engine, different gear ratio in the rear end. Given the frame limitations how far could I push it and does this sound crazy (if I could find a 3/4 ton I would). I used to own a 73 Chevy c20 camper special and I miss that truck)
I want to beef up the rear end and power train to handle towing a travel trailer that is fully loaded at gross 7000 lbs and dry weight of around 5200 lbs.
Is it possible to push it to a much higher gw with stiffer leaf springs bigger engine, different gear ratio in the rear end. Given the frame limitations how far could I push it and does this sound crazy (if I could find a 3/4 ton I would). I used to own a 73 Chevy c20 camper special and I miss that truck)