What is the tow capacity of 2.8 V6

Asked by ricktac Feb 24, 2016 at 12:23 PM about the 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab 4WD

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Iam looking at a S-!0 2.8 V6 and want to know if it will tow my 2000 pound
camper over mountain passes.

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Andrew answered 8 years ago

It "can" but I wouldn't suggest it, better off finding one with a 4.3 or a full size truck. The 2.8 were underpowered and before 88 they had weak crankshafts.

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