mvdude
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Hi all... I am a new user on steelsoldiers and I currently own a WWII Dodge WC4 weapons carrier. Well, I have driven the old girl up to 160 miles one way to an MVPA event, but I don't like to drive her that far, so I am thinking about a tow vehicle. Primarily an M1008 / M1028 pickup, or an M1009 blazer. I know the pickups are rated to pull around 10000 lbs, which will suit me, as the WC4 and a trailer should be around 7000 lbs total. But does anyone know what the max towing cappacity of an M1009 blazer is ?
I know the pickups have 4.56 gearing and I think the blazers are 3.08, so the 3.08 would be nice, but, can an M1009 consistently, safely and without breaking / wearing out over time, pull 7000 lbs ?. The trips hauling the WC4 would be typically under 300 miles round trip, probably 6 times a year max. Other than that, whatever I buy won't get much use.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Bob S. MVPA # 3986
I know the pickups have 4.56 gearing and I think the blazers are 3.08, so the 3.08 would be nice, but, can an M1009 consistently, safely and without breaking / wearing out over time, pull 7000 lbs ?. The trips hauling the WC4 would be typically under 300 miles round trip, probably 6 times a year max. Other than that, whatever I buy won't get much use.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Bob S. MVPA # 3986