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Towing With A 2010 Suburban W/ 3.08 Rear / 6 Spd

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Has anyone done much towing using a suburban with the 5.3 / 6 spd /3.08 rear end? I just recently purchased a 2010 in hopes that my family and I would be able to do some camping in a midsize RV (25ft / 4250 lbs empty). Prior to purchase I was under the impression it would tow approx 8K lbs. Have since learned it isn't 'properly equipped'. Just curious if anyone has used this set up for towing and if so, how is it? Thanks.

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Has anyone done much towing using a suburban with the 5.3 / 6 spd /3.08 rear end? I just recently purchased a 2010 in hopes that my family and I would be able to do some camping in a midsize RV (25ft / 4250 lbs empty). Prior to purchase I was under the impression it would tow approx 8K lbs. Have since learned it isn't 'properly equipped'. Just curious if anyone has used this set up for towing and if so, how is it? Thanks.

 

 

Same setup as My silverado and have towed about 2500 miles out of 12000 so far.2010 half ton. Towed one car trailer loaded with a mid 60's muscle car through PA and had no problems. Did fine for what it is

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Do you have the HD cooling package?

 

 

No, just the HD trailering package (the hitch basically). I plan on putting a transmission cooler on it though in hopes that will help. Maybe even an oil cooler.

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Transmission cooler will help a lot. Engine oil cooler probably won't help much. Mine doesn't have engine oil cooling--it was added with the 6-speeds. I have never had an issue with engine temps, and my total combined weight is ~13,000 lbs. I would not tow this kind of weight without an auxiliary transmission cooler.

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Transmission cooler will help a lot. Engine oil cooler probably won't help much. Mine doesn't have engine oil cooling--it was added with the 6-speeds. I have never had an issue with engine temps, and my total combined weight is ~13,000 lbs. I would not tow this kind of weight without an auxiliary transmission cooler.

 

According to the owner's manual my max combined weight is 11K w/ the 3.08. I would like to stay around that, but will more than likely exceed it a little at times. Hopefully the tranny cooler will help out in the event I do. They are fairly inexpensive to have installed. Thanks for your help.

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