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    That looks like the middle sized one they had. The one's I bought are heavier duty than these. They had light, medium and HD ones. This is what I bought.
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    I've got new front brakes (my rotors are warped) and Bilstein 4600's for all corners and am looking to do it all myself. I did ask my normal shop about replacing the front springs if I brought in my strut assemblies, and got some lamed assed answer about not using customer supplied parts, so I went and bought a HD Spring Coil compressor tool from Princess Auto (Canada's Harbour Freight). It's their 2600lb version. I've no issue with everything else, but is this a bad idea to swap the front shocks myself? It's my Easter weekend plans.
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    ******. Was hoping for about 1/2 that.
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    So, I've got a 2015 GMC Sierra that I use to pull a trailer, with the NHT setup. Very low mileage. Have not hit 45,000 KMS yet. But it broke on me last year and dropped an AFM lifter. Under warranty, but still cost me ~$1,500 as I was on holidays at the time and had to have it towed home, plus renting a 1 ton to get my trailer (underwhelmed by the GM 6.6L gas BTW). So I'm thinking I either sell it and buy a Ford with the Godzilla (don't want the headaches of diesel) or keep it and make it more bulletproof. Given the state of getting a new vehicle right now, and how unlikely it is I upgrade my trailer any time soon (RV market is similar to truck market, except the QA has gone to ******), I'm thinking it's time to dump the AFM properly. So, what do I need to dump the AFM and build a reliable trailer rig? Options all the way up to a Procharger if it is useful. Bigger issue is finding a shop capable of doing it. I'm in Central BC, Canada. I get that I'm talking cam and lifters, but what cam? And does the stock tranny (6spd) need anything? Truck has the bigger 3.73 gears, so I doubt I would upgrade those. Any advice? Anyone done something similar? Thanks for any input.
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    This is going to sound weird, but when my radio stops working (no chime or turn signal noise) I know it's time to plug my truck into a battery charger. I have a 3.5 km commute and a 6 yr old battery, so it needs a charge once a week or so and really seem like the radio stops when the battery is low. Waiting for it to warm up to put a new one in.
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    Enough so that I'm likely going to have a Ford in a few months. Been a GM guy most of my life (had a Jeep CJ in there somewhere), but between the 10 spd, a choice of axle ratios and a proper locker, the Ford F-350 looks appealing. I think both will be good trucks, but I'd feel like I was settling to stick with GM at this point.
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    I have a tiny shake in mine. Never enough to bother me, but I know it's there at ~120kmh. I don't go that fast often. But certainly wouldn't call it a death wobble, so that was new to me. But I do see it impacts all 3 brands for HD trucks. I wish the GM had the 10 spd.
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    I'm in the same boat. Towing ~8K now with a 1500 (max trailer) but looking at a 350/3500. Also not a Ram fan. Plan on upgrading the trailer in a few years, but not excessive so still want gas. Also, could get by with a 3/4 ton, but BC adds 3% sales tax to 3/4 ton and lower, so the 1 ton ends up cheaper. Been a GM guy all my life, but the lack of a 10 spd and axle choices are making me lean towards a Ford. What is the death wobble? Off to google I go. So why buy GM over Ford?
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    I'm trying to build and price a 2020 GMC 3500 online (in Canada). SLE trim with 6.6 Gas. I know I can't order it, but the site doesn't have the 2021 HD yet. I'm trying to get the Prograde trailering, but it doesn't seem to be allowed with other packages, like the Kodiak or the SLE convenience package. So I can't get power seats and a bunch of other nice to haves. Is the Prograde worth it? I do plan to upgrade my trailer at some point and would like at least a rear trailer camera.
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    So, I've got the same problem. So a bad battery will cause my chime and turn signals to not make any noise? I've seen what it takes to replace the battery in these things, and not looking forward to that. Might throw it on a charger first.
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    Well, I've got mine working. Not sure how helpful my solution is, but it did give me an idea of what is wrong. My low beams had nothing but my high beams worked. A couple years ago, I swapped out my headlights for some that were marginally better. Thinking my next step would be going back to the dealership, I went through the PITA of putting the originals back in so that the dealership wouldn't blame the headlights. Well, the originals work fine (or as good as they can). What I'm thinking is one of my low beam bulbs died, and it confused the BCM so neither worked. I tried resetting the computers by pulling the negative off the battery and taking a half hour before putting it back on, but that didn't do anything. Anyway, sticking with the OEM and griping about the headlights again. But if I were to start over, I'd try a bulb or two first.
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    Add me to the list with this issue, and not finding an answer....
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    Title pretty much says it all.
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    Can you post a picture of your labels showing the tow & payload capacity? Block out the VIN of course. Thanks.
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    What's your payload rating? I have a payload of 2015 and feel like I'm maxed out at 8200 loaded. I scaled mine a few years back, and at that weight I had a tongue weight of 1050 (12.8% for those who care). So I had under 1000 lbs remaining for my hitch, cargo in the truck, my wife, 2 small dogs and the part of me over 150 lbs. Without the max tow, my payload would be 400-500 less, and all of it would have to come out of what I carry in the truck. At 7700 lbs, your tongue should be between 950 and 975, so it won't leave much in the truck.
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    Just want to say, wow. So driving within the speed ratings of most trailer tires is now being an a-hole?
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    What is your trucks payload rating. These things run out of payload long before they hit the trailer number. I've got a 2015 max trailer package with a payload of 2015. I tow a lighter trailer (8200 gross) and max out my payload every time. I would not tow heavier with my NHT and it's rated for 10,800
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    This is similar to what I do. I'll split the wire I'm attaching into two strands, put them through the hole I made and wrap them around the first wire and then around themselves. (not sure that makes sense writing it out). I may or may not solder at that point. Kinda depends on if I find the gun or not. Then I coatt it in the liquid stuff before taping. Really protects the join better. Wrap with tape and it will never go wrong.
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    I'll double check, but I'm pretty sure my Cargo lights will stay on in reverse. They go off in drive.
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    I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I have some small lights in my Amazon cart that will fit in the rear bumper footwell, but not be in the way of using it and want them controlled by the cargo lights. I want them more for hooking up a trailer in the dark and don't need them on all the time I reverse so not looking to have them work with the reverse lights. If I need them, I can hit the cargo light switch easily enough. If you don't want to use a t-connector, the break out the soldering gun. Either way, I use Liquid Electrical Tape on the connection and wrap with actual tape. I've got no issue coating a t-connector with the stuff. I don't think you can get a second wire into the actual connector, if that's what you're looking to do. BTW, thanks for pointing out which wire it is. Saves me searching later.
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    Will check out the connector. I used my rear defogger all the time, and still don't think the mirrors did anything. Those are the mirrors I was thinking of. Do you have a harness (DIY version) that would would make it all work? Will check out the connector. I used my rear defogger all the time, and still don't think the mirrors did anything. Those are the mirrors I was thinking of. Do you have a harness (DIY version) that would would make it all work?
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    Is it an enclosed trailer? Or just a utility trailer. I don't pull them out when I pull my boat, as I can see behind me fine. But if I was pulling an 8 ft enclosed full width trailer, I would.
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    I wouldn't tow without them. If I didn't tow, I'd probably not want them.
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    I have mine set to lock/unlock with the passenger doors, so mine doesn't unlock when I put it in park. It locks when put into drive.
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    Ahh. Figured it out.

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