Towing a diesel 2500 Burb on a 17’ flatbed trailer

[Frankenchevy]

Is it pretty safe to say that a j code 3/4 6.2 equipped 83 burb has a th400 if it’s an automatic?

 

[bigcountry78]

I saw that @bucket mentioned it, but you could load the burb backwards. It would put the longer overhang over the tounge, the narrower axle between the fenders, and the heavy engine bay a little closer to the trailer axles. I know you stated that you already had a rented trailer lined up, but just another tactic to consider.

 

[Frankenchevy]

I saw that @bucket mentioned it, but you could load the burb backwards. It would put the longer overhang over the tounge, the narrower axle between the fenders, and the heavy engine bay a little closer to the trailer axles. I know you stated that you already had a rented trailer lined up, but just another tactic to consider.

I’d considered that, but didn’t want to risk not being able to get the tongue weight right and driving 300 miles back with an ill mannered trailer.

 

[Grit dog]

Dually wheels with thin tires,nward to reduce track width

Good in theory but pretty sure the rim will hit the steering arm or spindle/ball joint whatever is closest behind the rotor.

 

[AuroraGirl]

Good in theory but pretty sure the rim will hit the steering arm or spindle/ball joint whatever is closest behind the rotor.

Good in theory but pretty sure the rim will hit the steering arm or spindle/ball joint whatever is closest behind the rotor.

abhhh, I forgot we were talking about a 2013ish suburban, my mind snapped to square/gmt400

I suppose even then , a spacer may be needed

 

[Grit dog]

abhhh, I forgot we were talking about a 2013ish suburban, my mind snapped to square/gmt400

I suppose even then , a spacer may be needed

Huh? We are talking about a square burb. A dually rim has a greater offset than the width of the rim, so the brand/model of truck doesn’t really matter, it will just set the wheel so far in, that it’s bound to hit ****.

 

[AuroraGirl]

Huh? We are talking about a square burb. A dually rim has a greater offset than the width of the rim, so the brand/model of truck doesn’t really matter, it will just set the wheel so far in, that it’s bound to hit ****.

oh. i thought he meant newer burb because I saw a 6.2



Then, I wouldnt expect it to hit things with a narrow tire, these trucks had dually options
but ill admit idk if any of the work hes done would be in the way as opposed to stock

 

[bluex]

Good in theory but pretty sure the rim will hit the steering arm or spindle/ball joint whatever is closest behind the rotor.

It'll hit the caliper first. The way they neck down inside it won't clear the brakes without the spacer on the rotor. If you pulled the calipers then it would hit the other stuff too....

 

[bucket]

Is it pretty safe to say that a j code 3/4 6.2 equipped 83 burb has a th400 if it’s an automatic?

I would assume so.

 

[PrairieDrifter]

With the 4x4 trucks, narrow front wheels will only do so much. The locking hubs still are the obstacle. You can either load the truck backwards (Yes, I know. Depending on the situation that's often not a good idea) or lay down planks of wood to drive over, so the hubs raise above the fenders.

I DO NOT like pulling my burb loaded backwards on my like 18ft trailer. It wanders pretty bad and is for sure super tail heavy. That's with a burban, I'd definitely not do it with a truck.

 

[bucket]

I DO NOT like pulling my burb loaded backwards on my like 18ft trailer. It wanders pretty bad and is for sure super tail heavy. That's with a burban, I'd definitely not do it with a truck.

Yeah, that's why I put my little disclaimer in there. There's a lot of variables that can play into it like road speed, the weight of the trailer itself, axle placement, hitch style and even the amount of slop in the hitch receiver. Sometimes you can get away with it, but most often it will be no fun.