New (to us) Tow vehicle!
08-06-2003 | 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by ChrisK
The box unfer the dash is a brake controler for electric trailer brakes. There is probably a slide switch on it as well to control the sensativity of the trailer brakes.
The box unfer the dash is a brake controler for electric trailer brakes. There is probably a slide switch on it as well to control the sensativity of the trailer brakes.
As far as the gas is concerned, I'm coming out of a Tahoe with a 5.7 that got about 12-14 mpg. The burb should get 10-12?... It's the move from a 30 gallon tank to 42 gallons that will shock the pocket. I think the key is not to let it get below 1/2 tank.
Craig
08-08-2003 | 08:50 AM
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Here is a picture of the compresser under the hood for the air bag system
I also found out (from the paperwork that i found) that the truck has a "Gale Banks engineering Power Pack" consisting of headers,exhaust, some special air intake thing and a chip.
I also found out (from the paperwork that i found) that the truck has a "Gale Banks engineering Power Pack" consisting of headers,exhaust, some special air intake thing and a chip.
08-08-2003 | 09:10 AM
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You will be amazed at the difference going to a 3/4 ton and a big block. The brake controller has a slide that you can operate the trailer brakes only with. I used to use it when braking on wet roads. Also, if you start swaying on the highway, a touch on the trailer brakes will straighten it out.
08-08-2003 | 03:13 PM
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Originally posted by GLH
Nice Rig Congrats!!! Keep your hands on your pockets at the gas tank!!!
Nice Rig Congrats!!! Keep your hands on your pockets at the gas tank!!!
The dealer gave me a voucher to go and fill it up last night because it was " runnin' on fumes". It turns out that it is a 44 gallon tank and it took 43.6 to fill it up
$68.60 The good news is that this Gale Banks power Pack is suppossed to give it 10% better fuel economy , an additional 73+HP and 85 ft. lbs. of torque.Craig
08-08-2003 | 10:19 PM
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I have a 2000 2500 extended cab 4wd truck with a 454/auto....love it tows like a beeeyatch!!! Going to a truck show tomorrow to pick up some goodies
Craig, I bought a set of the new style GM aluminum wheels on E-Bay. Less weight and they look great!! I uped the tire size to a 285/75R16 Nitto Terra Grappler. The tires are great in the rain and aren't very noisey. I have a 3.73 gear and haven't noticed any performance loss with the tire size. Nice truck ....Good Luck!!!
Craig, I bought a set of the new style GM aluminum wheels on E-Bay. Less weight and they look great!! I uped the tire size to a 285/75R16 Nitto Terra Grappler. The tires are great in the rain and aren't very noisey. I have a 3.73 gear and haven't noticed any performance loss with the tire size. Nice truck ....Good Luck!!!
