Towing with a G (or an M-class) - factors determining capacities?

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Towing with a G (or an M-class) - factors determining capacities?

06-21-2003, 01:24 PM

itb76

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Looking at the hardware, I think what limits towing capacity is the hitch itself, which is only rated for 5,000 lbs. Also the rear springs sag quite a bit at the limit. Do Euro models use a different hitch, and/or stiffer rear springs?

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