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Old April 19th, 2004, 03:47 PM
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I sounds like you're going to do it regardless of anyone's advice. Re
your suspension: you will have to determine the tongue weight or the loaded
trailer. It should be about 200# for safety: e.i. to make sure that it
stays on the hitch. If it is significantly more, like 400#, the rear end of
your car will be dragging on the pavement untless you put some kind of load
levelor shocks on the car. If it is 200# or less you can weigh it with a
bathroom scale. If it more, you will have to go some place that weighs
trucks.


"Dan" wrote in message
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Generally you should have a separate transmission cooler (with
automatic),

I can add this, price do it yourself $60-80. I plan to do this.
why? "heavy duty battery and alternator"

Suspension might be a problem although this particular year comes with
quote "heavier" leaf springs.

The V6 is a 3.8 litre (3800) GM motor (170hp). I will be towing this
boat short distances ( less than 1/4 mile) except twice a year, when I
will tow it approx 150 miles. The boat and trailer should be around
3000lbs, curb weight of the car 3400lbs.What do you think?



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