HELP NEEDED! Suburban 2500 older or newer, tongue weight limitations w/o distribution

[countrybumpkin]

Time to sell the trailer and upgrade.

 

[MossRoad]

I have a '97 2500 series 4x4 Suburban with 454 V-8.
I tow my 14K equipment trailer (3,400 lbs) with my 8,000 lb. Kubota TLB aboard....11,400 total wt.

I do not need to tow over steep hilly terrain, but I do tow at speeds up to 65 mph.
I use a 12,000 lb rated receiver (Curt) and 14,000 lb.Equal-i-zer hitch.
I keep 1,200 lbs. tongue weight on the hitch.

I added aftermarket air bags to the Suburban suspension system (they are great).
They are not expensive, and are easy to install.

Of course the trailer does have electric brakes, and I set them to begin very early in the braking process.
I drive defensively,..... and I do not tailgate!

I tow infrequently, and for personal use only, so I never need to stop for scales.
I use 6 chains (grade 70-5/16") on the TLB, so there can be no improper tie down questions.

I think that year and model Suburban is only rated for 10,000lb.

 

[fried1765]

I think that year and model Suburban is only rated for 10,000lb.

Could be,..... but it does a fine job, and I am going to keep on using it.