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    2015-20 vs 21+ Towing

    Sorry if it's been asked before, but I'm looking to trade up my '17 Suburban Premier 5.3L/6l80 for a '22-'24 Yukon Denali. For yall that have had both, what is your experience towing with both? My biggest worry is the independent rear suspension won't stabilize and hold up as well as my solid...
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    Should I replace all coils?

    Sweet, that's what I've always heard, I just wanted to make sure. Thanks yall two!
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    Should I replace all coils?

    I recently had #8 coil go bad on a road trip to South Dakota. (Vehicle is 2017 Suburban Premier 5.3 for reference) I usually do my own work, but this thing started misfiring and popping up like 15-20 codes so I dropped it off at the dealer. I was fully prepared for it to be a computer or...
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    Those Who Moved From an '07-14 to '15+ generation... How Was It?

    I got a 2017 Suburban Premier and I don't have any highway shaking. I'm pretty sure it's in the factory torque converter. I upgraded mine with a Circle D one and it's been great. Winter I run Bridgestone Blizzaks and summer I run Nittos (which I'd argue are more perfectly round than Michelins)...
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    Regear Cost?

    Hey yall, I'm wanting to regear the 3.42s in my 2017 Suburban Premier 4x4 w/ Tow Package to 3.73s. Currently has 113k on it. I don't tow often, but when I do it's at capacity through the mountains. I live in the rockies and go off roading a lot. Plus, I now run 10 ply 33s in the summer. How...
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    2023 Yukon Denali diesel vs 2023 Ram 1500 diesel

    Listen. I daily drive 2022 Suburbans at my job, do valet, I own a 2017 Suburban Premier, and my dad has an '06 Sierra 1500. The 2021+ SUVs are by far way bigger on the inside. Taller and definitely a lot longer, so way more 2nd and 3rd row leg room. Guests feel a lot further away when sitting...
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    2023 Yukon Denali diesel vs 2023 Ram 1500 diesel

    I gotta admit, I've kind of noticed the same thing. I've put 34k on my Suburban since I bought it 11 months ago, and I'm starting to notice the seat does feel a little too narrow. I'm not a big guy, only 5'11/200lbs, but it's not as comfortable long distance as other seats are.
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    2023 Yukon Denali diesel vs 2023 Ram 1500 diesel

    Honestly both. It's hard to explain, but I feel like the 2015-20 interiors were top of its class and were visually appealing. The new interiors don't feel as soft and has a "colder" appearance if that makes sense.
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    2023 Yukon Denali diesel vs 2023 Ram 1500 diesel

    I'm with you on the interior. I think the 2021+ interiors are a HUGE step down from the 15-20 GM SUVs, Grand Wagoneer, or Ram interiors. I'm hoping they do a mid-model refresh like the Silverados/Sierras. The refreshed Denali interior is really nice. I want a Yukon XL with the 3.0L Duramax/10...
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    My Experience Towing with a '17 Suburban 5.3L

    Factory 20" chrome plated wheels and 275/60R20 E. Looks so much better than the 55r20s that come factory. If I end up keeping it long term, I want to regear to 3.73.
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    My Experience Towing with a '17 Suburban 5.3L

    Load range 123, or 3145 lbs per tire from Nitto. If you do the math, 51 to 52 psi is what would equal out the load rating from factory. Thank god the tire light doesn't come on to tell me it's "too high". I've put about 4000 miles on them and the wear is very consistent.
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    2016 Yukon/L680 Transmission upgrades for HD TOW 2016 Yukon XL

    I'm HOPING to do all the work myself! There's a YouTube channel called Sundae Drive that has a LOT of informative videos about the DOD Delete on these specific engines. You have to remove the engine to do it all properly, and since it's out, might as well replace the converter since it's right...
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    My Experience Towing with a '17 Suburban 5.3L

    @RobH My front end is in the air because I have a leveling kit and aftermarket struts that put the front end up higher than I expected, so when there's any weight, it squats a little bit. I tried fitting each axle on each plate, but I couldn't seem to do that. I don't know if it was me or...
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    2016 Yukon/L680 Transmission upgrades for HD TOW 2016 Yukon XL

    I have a 2017 Suburban Premier, also with the Max Tow Package. I pulled a 2500 lb empty trailer 18 hours from East Texas to Casper, WY and then had it loaded to a gross combined weight of 13,860 pounds another 7 hours south. After that trip, there's a few things I've been looking into: -Circle...
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    My Experience Towing with a '17 Suburban 5.3L

    Factory brake controller is proportional, so it applies as much pressure as you do, with the gain being how strong the maximum pressure is. I don't think there's an option to set the trailer brakes first.
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