Towing setup confusion

[XIIIX]

Hello everyone,

First post here. Just purchased a 2010 Tahoe LS 4x4 5.3 FF, 105K, and am trying to set it up to tow my race cars, but I'm getting a little confused on what exactly I have and what I can do. Hoping y'all can help clarify and guide me. I've been getting mixed information all over the web.

Relevant RPO codes:
ZW7 CHASSIS PACKAGE,PREMIUM SMOOTH RIDE
YD6 SPRING,REAR(BASE EQUIPMENT)

I've read that the ZW7 shocks are supposed to be self-leveling and come with softer springs and are not great for towing, but I don't know if I have the self-leveling or not since I don't have the G65 RPO for self leveling. Can/should I add helper bags to the rear for towing? Or would I need to change to conventional shocks and springs to do that?

Other related RPO codes:
G80 AXLE,REAR,POSITRACTION,LIMITED SLIP
GU6 AXLE,REAR,3.42 RATIO
Z82 TRAILERING PACKAGE(SPECIAL)(REESE TYPE HITCH)
VR4 TRAILER HITCH(WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING PLATFORM)

NQH TRANSFER CASE ACTIVE, TWO SPEED, PUSH BUTTON CONTROL, ALUM
YD3 AXLE FRONT (BASE EQUIP) FOR SCHEDULING GVW PLATE
YD5 SPRING,FRONT(BASE EQUIPMENT)

K5L EQUIPMENT ENHANCED COOLING PACKAGE
KC4 COOLING SYSTEM,ENGINE OIL
KNP COOLING SYSTEM,TRANSMISSION,HEAVY DUTY

With this setup would you recommend any additional equipment/coolers? I live in Nevada, and it can get very hot over the mountains. Very new to Towing and new to Tahoes and with all the misinformation out there I just want to be sure before I go ordering parts.

Thanks everyone.

-David

 

[avalonandl]

You seem to have the right coolers. Try towing with a light load and see what happens. I would flush your radiator and check your water pump. I had an LS water pump crap out on me.

 

[XIIIX]

You seem to have the right coolers. Try towing with a light load and see what happens. I would flush your radiator and check your water pump. I had an LS water pump crap out on me.

I'm more concerned with the zw7 suspension. Is there a way to tell if it's the self-leveling by looking at it?

 

[avalonandl]

ZW7 is a smooth ride shock so no unless someone added air shocks.

 

[Fless]

Wrong forum. Could we get @soulsea to move this to the 2007-2014 street suspension forum? Thank you.

 

[Fless]

Hello everyone,

First post here. Just purchased a 2010 Tahoe LS 4x4 5.3 FF, 105K, and am trying to set it up to tow my race cars, but I'm getting a little confused on what exactly I have and what I can do. Hoping y'all can help clarify and guide me. I've been getting mixed information all over the web.

Relevant RPO codes:
ZW7 CHASSIS PACKAGE,PREMIUM SMOOTH RIDE
YD6 SPRING,REAR(BASE EQUIPMENT)

I've read that the ZW7 shocks are supposed to be self-leveling and come with softer springs and are not great for towing, but I don't know if I have the self-leveling or not since I don't have the G65 RPO for self leveling. Can/should I add helper bags to the rear for towing? Or would I need to change to conventional shocks and springs to do that?

Other related RPO codes:
G80 AXLE,REAR,POSITRACTION,LIMITED SLIP
GU6 AXLE,REAR,3.42 RATIO
Z82 TRAILERING PACKAGE(SPECIAL)(REESE TYPE HITCH)
VR4 TRAILER HITCH(WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING PLATFORM)

NQH TRANSFER CASE ACTIVE, TWO SPEED, PUSH BUTTON CONTROL, ALUM
YD3 AXLE FRONT (BASE EQUIP) FOR SCHEDULING GVW PLATE
YD5 SPRING,FRONT(BASE EQUIPMENT)

K5L EQUIPMENT ENHANCED COOLING PACKAGE
KC4 COOLING SYSTEM,ENGINE OIL
KNP COOLING SYSTEM,TRANSMISSION,HEAVY DUTY

With this setup would you recommend any additional equipment/coolers? I live in Nevada, and it can get very hot over the mountains. Very new to Towing and new to Tahoes and with all the misinformation out there I just want to be sure before I go ordering parts.

Thanks everyone.

-David

The Premium Smooth Ride on the NNBS doesn't use G65 Nivomat manual self-leveling shocks. Your suspension is different from the NBS version of PSR.

 

[XIIIX]

The Premium Smooth Ride on the NNBS doesn't use G65 Nivomat manual self-leveling shocks. Your suspension is different from the NBS version of PSR.

Awesome. Thank you for the help! I'm not familiar with all the acronyms though. What do NNBS/NBS and PSR mean?

 

[Fless]

Awesome. Thank you for the help! I'm not familiar with all the acronyms though. What do NNBS/NBS and PSR mean?

Some here: https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/acronyms.122822/post-1507007

PSR = Premium Smooth Ride (my initialism)

 

[soulsea]

Wrong forum. Could we get @soulsea to move this to the 2007-2014 street suspension forum? Thank you.

Moved.

 

[swathdiver]

Hello everyone,

First post here. Just purchased a 2010 Tahoe LS 4x4 5.3 FF, 105K, and am trying to set it up to tow my race cars, but I'm getting a little confused on what exactly I have and what I can do. Hoping y'all can help clarify and guide me. I've been getting mixed information all over the web.

Relevant RPO codes:
ZW7 CHASSIS PACKAGE,PREMIUM SMOOTH RIDE
YD6 SPRING,REAR(BASE EQUIPMENT)

I've read that the ZW7 shocks are supposed to be self-leveling and come with softer springs and are not great for towing, but I don't know if I have the self-leveling or not since I don't have the G65 RPO for self leveling. Can/should I add helper bags to the rear for towing? Or would I need to change to conventional shocks and springs to do that?

Other related RPO codes:
G80 AXLE,REAR,POSITRACTION,LIMITED SLIP
GU6 AXLE,REAR,3.42 RATIO
Z82 TRAILERING PACKAGE(SPECIAL)(REESE TYPE HITCH)
VR4 TRAILER HITCH(WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING PLATFORM)

NQH TRANSFER CASE ACTIVE, TWO SPEED, PUSH BUTTON CONTROL, ALUM
YD3 AXLE FRONT (BASE EQUIP) FOR SCHEDULING GVW PLATE
YD5 SPRING,FRONT(BASE EQUIPMENT)

K5L EQUIPMENT ENHANCED COOLING PACKAGE
KC4 COOLING SYSTEM,ENGINE OIL
KNP COOLING SYSTEM,TRANSMISSION,HEAVY DUTY

With this setup would you recommend any additional equipment/coolers? I live in Nevada, and it can get very hot over the mountains. Very new to Towing and new to Tahoes and with all the misinformation out there I just want to be sure before I go ordering parts.

Thanks everyone.

-David

You're good for 8,200 pounds tow weight and a GCWR of 14,000 pounds. Watch the condition for being near 12 years old, I just replaced mine as she was beginning to sag with a light load. I'll get around to putting Air Lift springs (airbags) in the coils (60769) someday.

Get that transmission fluid changed, all of the fluids really, and run the severe service schedule to get the most life out of everything.

What are your race cars?