1987 D250 with 318 Engine tow capacity?

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DaBurner87

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I cant seem to find the towing capacity with this configuration.
 

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318 = 5000 lbs 360 = 7000 lbs Your differential ratios, receiver and hitch will change these numbers. I got these numbers from Dodge itself but you may want to look into getting an owners manual to have hard documentation on board. =]
 

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Documentation is of limited use because key features like engine size, optional towing package, and axle ratio are beyond the scope of roadside verification.

The authorities have your sticker gvwr, tire weight rating, and hitch rating to work with.
 

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It's stamped on your hitch.
but it probably also says something like "vehicle limits may differ if so use THEM instead of tow hitch rating".
Put that same hitch on a slant 6 truck, with the lightest suspension in taht class of truck, that will fit a 1 ton with a big block. You think that slant 6 all of a sudden got stronger because the HITCH says so?
 

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Pickups don't have a tow rating decal for a reason. Nobody knows your engine power, or if you have airplane gears vs 5.13:1 swapped in.

Trailers over approx 3k# are required to have their own brakes anyway.

EDIT: Factory guidelines for '92. These are combined ratings, and are most likely speaking to trucks that already have a tow-prep package. Bigger tires than stock also reduce your towing ability.

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