Bamacowboy9313
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How much weight can I expect to safely pull in a 16x6 gooseneck with 2 7,000 lb. axles behind a little 1/2 ton 5.3 Sierra? Calves, steers, or horses are the only things ill be hauling. Maybe a couple of bulls but by themselves.
Bamacowboy9313 said:Thanks! I've heard you're supposed to be able to find your axle ratio on the inside of the driver door but all I see are tire pressure and weight ratings. Supposed to be 3.08 or 3.55. How do I find it?
eatbeef said:With a half ton you could haul more safely with a 20 ft. gooseneck than a 16 ft. bumper pull. Before we had 3/4 and 1 tons, all we had was 1/2 tons. Hauled 8 cows every load with a 20 ft gooseneck. I hated pulling the bumper hitch with 4 or 5 cows.
Just be a good driver and you will be fine. Trailer brakes would really help.
And if we all went by pickup ratings on stickers we would need 2 tons trucks. Have a F350 reg.cab single wheel with bale bed and Cake box that weighs 9950 empty. 220,000 miles and 9600 engine hours and one transmission.
His is a gooseneck, eatbeef.
I think bumper pulls are dangerous...but a lot of people use them.
eatbeef said:His is a gooseneck, eatbeef.
I think bumper pulls are dangerous...but a lot of people use them.
Gotcha, i ought to read instead of blabbing. :lol:
Bamacowboy9313 said:How much weight can I expect to safely pull in a 16x6 gooseneck with 2 7,000 lb. axles behind a little 1/2 ton 5.3 Sierra? Calves, steers, or horses are the only things ill be hauling. Maybe a couple of bulls but by themselves.
Bamacowboy9313 said:Based on what you know about my truck, can someone give me a list with an idea of pricing to beef this truck up for pulling? Tires, brakes, springs, bags, motor, etc. that would be awesome. It would be even better if you could include an idea of pricing.
Faster horses said:Your axles say 14,000# (2x7000#), but remember, you have to give yourself
plenty of room to STOP.What's the rearend gear ratio in your Chevy? That will help tell you how well it will pull.
Half tons only have one wheel bearing on each wheel so they aren't
really built to haul heavy loads. One-tons have two bearings, one on
the outside and one on the inside. You'll probably be okay if you don't
haul steady.
Good luck!