CK5 - The Full-Size GM Off Road Community

Well, just noticed this forum today and thought I could post up some pics...

1949 Chevy dump truck I hauled from Central Oregon to Colorado (where I meet a guy from Arizona).
http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/542749chevydumpontrlr.jpg
If you look closely there is a 1985 K20 frame under the dump truck that I hauled for another ck5 member.

1954 IHC COE a friend of mine hauled from Central Oregon to Canada (since my crewcab lost the tranny again!).
http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/510/542754ihc-sold01.jpg

Just thought I'd add a tow pic to the thread. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif (Actually, I'm just excited about the new forum and wanted to add something. /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/9495/4154tow_pic-med.jpg

This is my crew cab loaded for the trip to the Indy jamboree in Sept. The pull truck is TARussell's 02 Dodge H.O. CTD 6spd (read: BADA$$!)

Here is my dark mysterious pic:

http://64.53.228.237/images/truck/mysterious.JPG

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1988 R20 454 burb Land tug for the 1959 22' Airstream Caravanner Land Yacht. http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/7488and_59f.jpg

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/4368Moab_10-03_001-med.jpg
Moab bound......

http://www.jjlaughner.com/truck/ck5pics/trailer.jpg




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A true test of a tow bar (of course not recommended)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pb4a1fbdd4d40644c610a24c4958f0ab3/fadfd566.jpg
Towing normally with a decent trailer.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p5dcc50a4dbda1d7e380eb5b4676395da/fadfd55d.jpg
My trailer (in its old, degraded condition)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p0716997dee38026286e6dad81dcf1a6f/fadfd562.jpg
and my trailer with it's new steel bed.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid81/p0f30b5c98810de4e3b73f86297b89daa/faef380f.jpg

and all the Other Towing Pics. (http://community.webshots.com/album/30804775QQMuGyzBDu)

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/9127/4012DSC00168_01-med.JPG

just wanted to add my set up /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif and thank you BranndonC

Oh, almost forgot about towing with the tow bar...

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/510/5427towing_coe2.jpg
Had to go slow but got it home and moved it to a friends house about a year after that with just a towbar.

welcome /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

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http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/4368Moab_10-03_001-med.jpg
Moab bound......

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Hey, isn't that the ProComp truck they were giving away a while back?

Aftwer this weekend ill have some towing pics to post. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

http://www.norcalbigdawgs.net/Gallery/albums/album73/MoabBabysm.jpg


This was my first foray into the daunting world of towing..... I can safely say that it's worth doing right.

The trailer I borrowed had a number of issues:

1. Poorly maintained, the shackles pulled-through the bolt holes and left me with only 3 of 4 leafsprings actually working

2. Passenger Car tires on wheels. Too damn wide, and barely even met the maximum load rating I needed... just one more thing for me to worry about for the entire trip.

3. Poor fender fit - the fenders are removable but spent most of their time rubbing against the tire sidewalls, which lead to a cut tire (inner fender area had sharp edges) and yet another repair at my expense.


So... next time I get ready to tow something on a 2000 mile trip, I will take the extra time to either rent a quality trailer, or maybe buy my own.... so that I can ensure the quality and safety of what I'm using. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Yes it was......is.....whatever /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif I wish I had won it actually.......especially now /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crewcab.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

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Yes it was......is.....whatever /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif I wish I had won it actually.......especially now /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crewcab.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif

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Sounds like there is more to this story /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif Inquiring minds want to know /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Here is a pic of my truck getting towed home after the tranny and transfer case adaptor decided to part ways. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif The big guy in Yellow was the flatbed driver...he smelled like a bum /forums/images/graemlins/1zhelp.gif and the other guy is Bill(Billybob).

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/246dsc00741.jpg

Here it is, my super duper small motor Dodge Ram 1500.

Really, I tow with the vehicle you see in this picture. Nothing special has the small 318 motor, and an external trans cooler, with throttle body spacer, K&N filter, and weight distribution bars for the trailer, along with air bag assist in the rear springs. As long as you take your time and are not in a huge rush. This has been working for me for some time.

I am a HUGE fan of towing /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif. Much easier on the creature comforts.
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http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/2559Towing-med.jpg

Enjoy

While towing down to Moab this year the motor lost oil pressure at start-up........everytime!! /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
Pulled the 18-19 hour trip in 17.5ish non stop never turning the truck off once /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif Got home and unloaded the K5.................Motor..........RIP /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crewcab.gif /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif GM & I are splitting it, still costly. I think my contrubuition will include a new "performance" torque converter /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

So..................Anyone want a new tow rig??? /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif

What motor was it, is that the Duramax? Sounds like a $hitty deal to me, but what can ya do /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Nope 6.0l gas.....

hey aaron,.....i'll make payments /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
what do you say 20.00 a week? /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif /forums/images/graemlins/deal.gif

http://thumbs.webshots.com/s/thumb4/7/95/17/94579517PyCXHK_th.jpg http://thumbs.webshots.com/s/thumb4/5/38/9/94253809AhMeCZ_th.jpg
my pathetic tow home,..but hey i thought i would put it in. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

http://community.webshots.com/photo/18931435/50447389tKxbOc

You got one of those spider web bungee cord systems in the bed? How's that workin out for ya? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

for a motor that new to loose oil presure i was going to say it couldnt be an isuzu motor, especially not a deisel. They are built way too well, as my brother proved can go 30,000mile before an oil change and run on 5psi for 6years /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif

Why do WE ALL feel obligated to take pics of us towing something? /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif Here is my 96 Tahoe with my 86 K5 in tow.
http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/301386trailer.JPG

i was kinda late on noticing this forum also. since i'm not the only one here w/ a ford tow rig i'll post up my pic.

it is funny that a lot of us have taken pics of our rigs in tow.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid84/p3c3fe0224ba994dbcc69efe4f42f3e04/facea792.jpg

Here's the only pic I have of my 69 towing it's trailer.

http://yukon.b0xen.us/69chevy/trucktrailer01.jpg

Here's One if mine:

http://home.comcast.net/~john_hostinsky3rd/TOWING.jpg

Wow, y'all got some nice rigs to tow with.

I just have this, is an '87 R30 SRW with a worn out 350 TBI and TH 400. It's a pullin bastard but it's TIRED!!

http://mavericktim.freeyellow.com/87after.jpg

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You got one of those spider web bungee cord systems in the bed? How's that workin out for ya? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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Keep the junk in the truck! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/15795unloading_upper.jpg

This is how I used to haul my Suburban around.

I hauled a guys S-10, my Burb and another guys F-450 Diesel dually out to the trails on this once. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif

I posted this already but here it is on this thread. I can put two full size blazers and both 4 wheelers on this thing.

http://home.earthlink.net/~chevyracing72/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Dcp01190.jpg

Ford is good /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif 94 F250 extra cab,long bed,4x4 with a 7.5 and a 5spd.

http://www.norcalbigdawgs.net/Gallery/albums/The-Hammers/97578255ASceEl_ph.jpg

<font color="blue">Here's my new Ram 2500 with the Hemi. I cant do 80 uphill with a full load like a deisel can (empty is another story! /forums/images/graemlins/pimp.gif), but it still tows the blazer very well. It's also my DD, I love the truck. I just took this picture a few minutes ago

http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/87Dscf4522.jpg

Oh well, I'm off to the woods!

Finally got a pic:

http://coloradok5.com/temp/uavintow.jpg

/forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif That's beats the hell out of the camo tarp, I bet... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Leather, CD yep, it beats it. /forums/images/graemlins/pimp1.gif

Here's my tow rig. I need to get a shot of it with the gooseneck on. /forums/images/graemlins/crewcab.gif

http://img41.photobucket.com/albums/v126/jfitz/100-0064_IMG.jpg

6.2L Power Project
Excuse the J**p and the trailer. Neither are mine. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.oliverdiesel.com/images/Trips/OktoberTrailfest/towing1small.jpg
6.5L Power Project
Towing the 1992 34' Airstream Excella
http://www.oliverdiesel.com/images/6.5TD/sggssmall.jpg

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http://www.industrialoffroad.com/phpBB2/albums/743.jpg

http://www.industrialoffroad.com/phpBB2/albums/744.jpg

http://www.jjlaughner.com/ck5/towtruck.jpg

http://www.jjlaughner.com/ck5/towtruckparts.jpg

From Cleveland,OH to Atlanta, GA:
http://coloradok5.com/photos/data/500/163P4260133r-med.JPG

99' PSD,6SPD W/LUK CLUTCH,SCMT 1705,4" SEWER PIPE,AFE STAGE II W/PROGAURD 7,AUTO METER CARBON FIBER EGT /BOOST,RANCH HAND BUMPERS AND NERFS.



http://www.pbase.com/image/32164090.jpg

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http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/532000-532999/532757_91_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/532000-532999/532757_92_full.jpg


was not that bad for my first time backing up trailers /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif