wssix99

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No doubt that the engine can handle it, but frame modification is most certainly required.

Z284U2TRY

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I use to pull skis with a 99. That was maybe 1000 pounds and probably 500 or so when pulling a single ski/trailer.
Honestly you will not notice a difference with that small of a load. When you try to get into 3000 pounds you are going to notice. I think at that weight the trailer is going to start to pull the car around at high speeds.
Let me know if you want to buy a hitch for a fbod I will sell it for 50 bucks plus shipping. The hitch I have is just like those and fits stock fbod style exhaust just fine. Probably be fine with true duels also.

Iwannagofaster

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just buy an old chevy s10 or something

lazyhomie

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I agree with some of the fellas on this one buy an old beater truck and call it a day. Heck of a lot cheaper/safer and on the +side you dnt beat the living crap outta your car by trying to make it tow 3000 lbs which it wasn't designed for. Its a sports car not a truck. Get a beater truck.

Jon87transam

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even better/cheaper idea: surely you've got a buddy or family member with a truck.

1-they aren't going to mind driving your fbody for part or all of a day
2-figure $20 gas and even $20 thank you money (most wont even accept) will take a long time to get to $1000 dollars.

then nobody will die

i loan my suburban to family/friends often, it always comes back in good shape and i'm glad to have helped them.

problem solved.

90vtwin

thanks for all the reply and suggestions.
I have two 650 pound bikes that I want to pull. So assuming 1500 is what I really need -- I think it is ok.

Trailer was something I would like to do -- but it looks like I have to pay insurance/title fees/etc annually even for a beater truck.

I think you got me convinced that it is the frame that will not handle the 3000 pounds not the engine or the clutch or the breaks.

BRUTL

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I say.....TRUCKS are for towing. Don't mess up your F-Body.

1FSTZ71

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I've never been a fan of them on F-Bodies or any sports car in general but in all honesty if it fits well (like the hidden hitch) and it helps you do what you need to do safely, go for it. I'm actually thinking about putting a hidden hitch on mine. Just got rid of my truck a few months ago and honestly I'm not going to waste money on a beater truck, my next one will be one that I actually want. When we go shopping for furniture, mattresses, etc I think pulling the small trailer along to bring the stuff back is way smarter than strapping it to the roof. That would be my only use for it and I could take the hitch off when not needed. It comes down to being practical with what you have to work with. I could buy a cheap truck, but that's what I'd have, a cheap truck. Plan on getting a new one after the 1st of the year but we have alot of shopping to do before that.

wssix99

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Sorry to bring this one back, but someone posted the perfect solution to this on another thread. Evidently, it is possible to tow 3000 lbs. and all that is required is some tools and beer...

Watch for the truck nuts - I understand they are required for the tow setup:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...there-lt1.html

1FSTZ71

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It'llrun

E-gad! May the mullet never die...

1FSTZ71

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sad things is, i'd rock it at the mud pit lol. You'd never catch me driving it on the street but that one with tractor tires sounded sick. If he threw me the keys I wouldn't hesitate to bury it lol. But on the trailer hitch issue I see nothing wrong with a hidden setup if you need it for something small. If you don't already have a truck or don't have plans for one, and say have to pull something often and can't always rely on a friend, why not? Guess as you get older practicality makes alot more sense. Plus having a "drag" trailer to load all your tools in and tires is alot more practical than carrying everything inside the car.