this pdf shows the 1999 manufactures towing capacitys
http://www.coachmenrv.com/owners/guide/assets/pdf/1999-tow-ratings.pdf
Jeff
The maximum towing capacity of a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 is 4,500 pounds. The maximum payload for this vehicle is 2,177 pounds.
Get a real truck!
With a 3.73 axle ratio and heavy duty oil & transmission coolers, the Towing Capacity is 6,500 lbs in the 4WD model.
Towing capacities are in the book that came with the truck in the glove box Otherwise go to Fords site and see if you can find it
I believe its 7,950 lbs. I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 and that is its towing capactiy. I would imagine its the same for a 1999. Depends what size engine you have.
* Towing capacity: 907kg (2,000lbs)
The maximum towing capacity of this 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 5,000 pounds. However, a limit of 3,500 pounds is recommended.
the towing capacity is up to 9,760 lbs on the 2500
5000 pounderos
1000 lbs max tow capacity for any model of 1999 escort
Roughly 5000 Lbs.
4500 lbs +