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    Convert Lear Car2U to Homelink?

    You can get a Homelink module out of a junk yard from a GMT800 or I think even 400. The Lear and Homelink units are the exact same outside dimensions, and fit perfectly in the GMT 900 consoles. Even the rubber buttons are the same. Even with Homelink, you still may need to purchase a...
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    Cold Air Intake for the most power??

    I'll add my $0.02. 100% agree that we already have CAI on our trucks and that it's a pretty good system as-is. But slight advantages in getting rid of the accordion flex tube and all the resonators, if only for looks/sound/clean up engine bay. On my '09, I added the Airaid MIT as some have...
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    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    https://a.co/d/gCB6GM4 Dorman 918-213. I bought mine on RA, cheaper there, even with shipping. And for sure, I will post pics of install to this thread. Might be a couple weeks out.
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    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    All my parts on order for a factory style trans cooler, including cooler, line set from trans to rad/cooler, line from rad to cooler, and clip to hold the lines below the cooler. everything is genuine GM except the cooler itself. I went with a Dorman unit for that - couldn't justify the almost...
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    Axle ratio to tire size input needed

    I'm looking at a 3.08 to 3.42 or (more likely) 3.73 conversion myself. But I'm keeping stock size tires. For the front, I'd probably just get a junkyard carrier and swap it completely. 3.73 units are available from the 07 and 08 4L60 trucks. But for the rear I will probably change ring and...
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    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    Thanks. Yeah, I saw some other posts that made it sound like installing the lines was a real bear. Glad to hear another perspective that said it wasn't so bad. Do you have 4wd? If so did you remove the front driveshaft? Here's the part number for the GM Genuine cooler: 20880895. And I...
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    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    Thanks. Yeah I’m starting to understand about the higher temps allowed with Dex VI. I’ve pretty much decided to go with an OEM retrofit cooler now. Looking at options for the cooler itself and the new line I’ll need between it and rad. Not sure if I’ll do the full line replacement or do some...
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    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    I purchased a tru-cool a while back but then returned it. I had the same concern others on here have had regarding how much of the radiator it covers up and possible degradation of engine cooling. Have you noticed any issues with that with your installs?
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    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    No. I just have the radiator cooling. Do you recommend doing the retrofit of an OEM cooler over a Derale? My '09 Tahoe had the factory cooler, and although I didn't tow much, it didn't seem to do a stellar job of keeping the trans cool. It would go over 200 on mountain passes w/o towing and...
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    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    Perfect, thanks. I was pretty sure the Amazon configurator was bogus, it was just weird that some said they fit, others didn't. I downloaded the Derale .pdf full catalog, that helps too. I also found a configurator on their website, which actually recommended the 13950 for my '13 5.3 Tahoe...
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    Ready to pull trigger on Derale trans cooler - need advice

    I'm a little overwhelmed with all the different Derale options. And their website is not super helpful to gain understanding of nuances between model numbers. I've seen many instances of users here, including @Geotrash, using the 13960 kit. Amazon gives me a Does Not Fit warning with that...
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    Front suspension rebuild - a couple questions

    I'm doing all four front control arms, new struts, and sway bar links/bushings. Done with driver's side, passenger side to go. For the control arms, I'm using Delphi for all four. Looks like the same castings as my original, just about every ridge and casting mark identical. Quality seems...
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    Tech 2 scanner vs Autel

    Pretty sure that's where I bought mine in the last six months or so. Turned out alright for me so far. Quality is OK. I'm guessing all these Chinese clones are pretty much identical to each other anyway. I got mine quickly, not much more than a week. The only problem I've had is the...
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    Ball Joint Replacement

    I’ve got all four CAs (Delphi, from RA) sitting in my shop right now, waiting for me to have the time to replace them. Going to do sway bar end links at same time, and trying to decide if I want to do struts too.
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    SOLVED: Troubleshooting 2013 rear park assist

    Middle left. Numbered from left to right, #1 is outer drivers side
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