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    Towing a 26' travel trailer with 99 Yukon 4wd SLT

    Everyone, thanks for all the great information and advice. Birchyboy, I can't thank you enough for the time you took to get this information. It is really helpful. The hitch that came with the TT and is a HD load leveling hitch (2-5/16" ball) and two steel bar & chain levelers. It also has a...
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    Towing a 26' travel trailer with 99 Yukon 4wd SLT

    It's a 1999 Fleetwood Wilderness GL 26H. The day after we bought it we pulled it from Arkansas to the Black Hills Of SD. (impulsive, I know). It seemed to be ok but whinnied going up steeper grades to about 4K RPM, and only got up to about 45 MPH. 65-68 MPH is as much as it would go on flat...
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    Towing a 26' travel trailer with 99 Yukon 4wd SLT

    Thanks Birchyboy. I actually saw that thread this morning and will go that route. Do you think that with that upgrade, the transmission will handly the load? Rear end? If I can upgrade those and keep this vehicle that would be sweet. If I have to get a stronger tow vehicle, I'd rather know...
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    Towing a 26' travel trailer with 99 Yukon 4wd SLT

    I replied after reading livingez's post but not Nathan's. Now that Ive read the links, I know what to look into for that trans cooler. -- Thanks Nathan.
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    Towing a 26' travel trailer with 99 Yukon 4wd SLT

    Thanks liningez..I do have a trans cooler. I just forgot to mention that. Are all transmission coolers created equal? The ine one I have is not very big-bout 8" x 16". Are there bigger, or heavier duty coolers that I should consider?
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    Towing a 26' travel trailer with 99 Yukon 4wd SLT

    I would have thought that this would be covered in past threads but I couldn't find any. Sorry if I'm being redundant. I just picked up a 26' travel trailer with a GMVW of 8300 and gross max unloaded wt of 6200. I have a 99 4d, 4wd SLT Yukon, with stock trans and rear end and original rear...
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    What's the best adhesive to repair a broken grille?

    Thanks Thank for the tip. After thinking about it some more, I decided to try welding it from the back with a soldering iron. I didn't have any 60 minute epoxy, but I did have a soldering iron. It seems to have worked out well. We'll see if it holds after a few trips down some dirt roads.
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    What's the best adhesive to repair a broken grille?

    I have a few broken slats, along with a few cracks at some of the fastening points, on the black plastic of my 99 Yukon SLT grille? Do any of you have a recommendation as to the best material to use to weld or epoxy the pieces back into place and have them be relatively strong? I'd really like...
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    Loose steering 99 Yukon

    Thanks Autolover. Mine had that foam crap too. I also got rid of it. I'll get back to that steering column drop in a few days. Thanks for the encouragement. I also noticed that cruise controller stopped working. Are these on the same circuit? I changed the 10a fuse (#6) and still not...
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    noise under truck

    Keep the volume down a little bit on that tune rocket, too. You just might hear some early warning signs of another problem- like throwing a rod (LOL)
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    Loose steering 99 Yukon

    Got the replacement sensor at O'Reiley's after all. Now, I got the bolt out with no problem, but that housing that covers the union between the two shafts won't budge. I know you said use muscles, but, GEEZE!!! Not only can't I get it to move down, I'm afraid that if I do find a pry bar...
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    Loose steering 99 Yukon

    Great information guys. I found the bolt. And I think I see where you are talking about. Thanks. What does this sensor measure? I tried to get a sensor at O'Reiley's and they don't carry them. They said that none of the after market suppliers do. Is this a dealer only-item? Anyone...
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    Loose steering 99 Yukon

    Where is the sensor located?
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    Loose steering 99 Yukon

    Autolover, You have described my symptons exactly. Mine has the adjustment nut on the top of the box. I may give that a try, but thought I'd ask about the type of box I have first.
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    what oil Brand do you use on your Rig?

    Sunlit, any thoughts as to which oil filter should be used with that Mobil-1?
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