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Old 04-10-2013, 10:29 AM
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Default Anyone towing with a Sierra Denali 1500?

I picked up a new, to me, 07' Sierra Denali AWD last week. I bought this to replace my V10 F250 and 330ci. My velocity 260 is pretty light and shouldn't be an issue to haul around with the half ton vs. 3/4

So far I've outfitted the truck with a set of airlift helper bags in the rear, towing mirrors off of a 2500HD, and Hellwig rear sway bar. Holding off on a transmission cooler until i see how the fluid temperture actually does while towing. Considering an electric over hydraulic conversion for my trailer, and I should mention I'm using a weight distributing hitch as well.

Is there anything else recommended that would make towing easier, more comfortable, or more safe?
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Old 04-10-2013, 02:27 PM
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I would not think you should have any problems, I tow my VR1 with my Silverado SS with no problem at all.
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You will be fine, of the issues you addressed only one taht maybe necessary is the air bags, but I doubt it, I tow my 303 Formula and my 05 sierra hardly squats at all, just depends on if your trailer is set up properly
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No stock transmission cooler?

You should be fine with that setup.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
No stock transmission cooler?

You should be fine with that setup.
thats what i was thinking . i have an 07 sierra vortech max , it has the trans cooler in it .same power setup as a denali i think ... 6.0 and 4l70 trans
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Originally Posted by state1310
thats what i was thinking . i have an 07 sierra vortech max , it has the trans cooler in it .same power setup as a denali i think ... 6.0 and 4l70 trans
07-current denali is a 6.2l, max pack is the 6.0 you got,
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Originally Posted by 88242LS
07-current denali is a 6.2l, max pack is the 6.0 you got,
even better .
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yea i took a 1500 Denali for a weekend, man it was a nice truck, plenty of power especially for pulling a 260
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Thanks guys. I just want to have a comfortable and trouble free towing setup.
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I tow my 28 AT with a crew cab 1500 with no problems at all on a triple axle with brakes on all 3 axles. If you have a towing package I think the tranny cooler is standard.
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