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  1. grapeguy

    Transmission Coolers

    I saw that video too. I did use his system of rods and ties and it worked good. There are ties out there that are rated for high temp (300 degrees +) to address the issues you have. it has worked well for me.
  2. grapeguy

    Transmission Coolers

    Made a mistake on the model number, it is a 4589. On my Yukon, there is plenty of air flow through the grill, so a fan wasn’t necessarily. Also in tow mode the 2 high speed electric fans kick in sooner, boosting the cooling.
  3. grapeguy

    Transmission Coolers

    I tow a 7000# travel trailer with my Yukon denali. Tranny temps pulling a grade in hot weather would hit 235 which concerned me. The Tru Cool 40k btu unit would not fit where the OEM cooler was mounted and it seemed 40k btu was overkill. I opted for the 21k model 4587 from Tru Cool. It fit with...
  4. grapeguy

    Suburban 2500 or Yukon XL Denali?

    Norcalboon, I tow a 2011 Kodiak 241rbsl. Overall length 27’, dry weight 4430#. Loaded weight I figure to be about 5200#. We spend a month down in Palm Springs in February each year (getting ready now), 2 weeks on a May trip and 2 weeks on a fall trip. In between we do short stays (3-4 days) at...
  5. grapeguy

    Suburban 2500 or Yukon XL Denali?

    Just MHO, I was in your spot 2 years ago. Looking to replace my TV, 2001 Tahoe, 5.3 w/ 3.72. Towed fine on the flat, but slowed a lot on long hills. I am in NorCal too, Bay Area. Cuesta grade on 101, Tehacapi on 58 and others. The 4 speed tranny was geared to really wind up when dropping into...

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