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So my dad was looking at a 12 silverado extended cab today. We found one but are wondering if it has the tow haul function in it. He is going to use it for lawn mowing and snow plowing. It has the 4.8 in it. It does not have a trailering package on it he was going to have a hitch installed but is wondering if he was going to have any issues. He heard if it didn't have the trailer hitch factory installed that it wouldn't be set up to tow that much. Looking for feed back on this. The other truck he looked at was 5000 more than this one.

 

Thanks in advance.

music Senior Enthusiast

music

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The towing package adds the aux. transmission cooler, plus other stuff for towing (hitch, wiring, larger alternator). The aux cooler increases the tow rating quite a bit, but I don't know the numbers on the 4.8. I don't think I'd plow without an aux cooler either. The cooler can be added aftermarket for little $$. Trailer wiring can be a pain to add after the fact, vs the factory installed 7-pin wiring. Aftermarket hitches aren't too bad to install.

KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

KMGZ400

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the 4.8 has tow haul, and wont be an issue for plowing but i would recommend raising/stiffening the front end a bit if your going to plow with it.

 

also like music said, i would suck it up and find a truck with the tow package. not worth the hassle of adding that stuff on when you can just pay a little more and be good to go

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I added the tow to mine for around $300 for a platform and wiring. The wiring existed already. You just have to get a plug and it plugs into the existing wiring. Completely plug and play. The cooler cost around $60 and is rated to 13,000 BTU and 19,000 lbs GVWR

 

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Doug_Scott Senior Enthusiast

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If it were me to do over, I would not take the 4.8 simply due to it having the 4 speed transmission. Don't think I have seen an extended cab that did not have factory tow package installed. I see that in the 2013 model, you are limited to the 4.8 when you get the LS though.

tanked_darren Senior Enthusiast

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For towing capacity the most important part is your axle ratio. That is what you should be looking at. Tow bars and the wiring is nothing.

 

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MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

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will this kit work on the 12 ls? He did end up buying the 2012 and now needs a lil lift in the front for the plow.

 

http://www.ebay.com/...d=300474700707

 

the company that put the plow on recommended a upper mount steel unit.

 

 

 

I'd buy Rough Country or another established brand, especially for something as critical as suspension parts.

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