4x4Pete

My '16 does the same thing when running empty. Usually between 2 and 3000 rpm going uphill or under slight load and maybe 4th gear and 40 to 50mph. If I run the same conditions with a 8000 lb 32' travel trailer behind the truck it runs smooth.

I don't plow and only tow occasionally so I may not be a accurate judge on brakes for these trucks. I have 40k miles on my truck and the brakes have more than 1/2 left on the pads. The rotors are still smooth with no serious grooves . I service the brakes twice a year though.

Doesn't really surprise me.

No offense intended. I just find that the Android Auto works well and doesn't need to be updated. I still use the big screen with the Android Auto nav. It is a great option if you have an Android.

I won't be updating mine. Android Auto works great for me. $140 to update the maps is a bit of a ripoff.

Well it seems that the digital assist isn't the sole culprit. My '16 crew LTZ has the assist. Currently at 14000kms still no play- touch wood. I wonder if ungreased ball joints and tie rods are causing increased wear in the boxes. They were found untouched on my truck from new and the dealer didn't grease as part of the "free" oil changes. I found mine untouched at 5000kms and did them myself and again after the dealer missed them at the oil change. Anybody who is having this issue should have a look at the grease boots and see if they have ever been greased. A shot in the dark but no grease has to cause more friction and possibly excessive wear. Add in the improper heat treatment and you could easily see severe wear in a short time. Just food for thought. Good luck to those that are fighting for a repair.

I don't like dealing with Crappy Tire either. I think you would be better off going to an Avenue Auto or Bay Auto. That's who I use for generic parts over here in Simcoe County. I don't know if those places are on your area. You can ask at a friendly service garage, they may tell you who they buy parts from. The part sellers usually will sell to the public just not as good of a discount as the garages get. Crappy Tire is incredibly frustrating with the minimum wage parts counter help. Or should I say parts counter NO help:)

Dielectric grease has long been used for bulb connections even from the factory. Putting some dielectric grease on the trailer or any connection works to prevent corrosion but can get pretty messy. It works on any connection like battery cables too. It doesn't prevent conductivity of the connection (metal to metal) but prevents conductivity between different terminals and also keeps the air away which definitely helps with corrosion. Some greases can conduct electricity and cause a potential short circuit between terminals (like power and ground) without actual metal contact present.

Yes I did. Had to drill a hole for the bolts supplied with the Magnum rack and also used the j bolt type fasteners from the toolbox at the back. You will need some spacers under the toolbox to keep it level, I used rubber 1/8" x 2" x 8" it doesn't need to be glued on it gets clamped between the toolbox and the bed rail. Worked perfect.

I had to move the toolbox an inch and a half to the back of the truck to clear the lid when open. If your toolbox has a recessed hinge you may not have to move the toolbox back. The Weatherguard toolbox fits between the base angles of the rack with a quarter inch to spare. My toolbox is an older version that doesn't have the recessed hinge, I think the new ones are recessed but you should check. It took a bit of adjusting but I was able to get the Magnum rack, Access roll up cover and the toolbox to play nice together. Just the 1-1/2" gap in front of the toolbox.

Removed running boards and installed Magnum rack