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Can someone explain to me why the Allison transmission is not offered in the 2500 Suburban or Avalanche?

 

I love my Allison/8.1L combination. But wish I could get it in something other than a pick-up. I would think it would be an awsome combination.

What am I missing?

Frank S Senior Enthusiast

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It won't fit.

 

The 2500 Suburban and Avalaches do not have the 2" increased frame height and the transmission can not be tucked under the vehicle.

Ag Teacher Enthusiast

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No need for it. The 4 speed auto can handle any trailer that's going to be behind a suburban or an avalanche. The ally would just increase the cost and be overkill for a vehicle only rated to tow 10 or 12K pounds max.

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No need for it.  The 4 speed auto can handle any trailer that's going to be behind a suburban or an avalanche.  The ally would just increase the cost and be overkill for a vehicle only rated to tow 10 or 12K pounds max.

 

 

 

 

My truck is rated for 12,000lbs. max? And I don't consider it overkill.

 

I can understand the fitment issue.

HD for me Enthusiast

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Can someone explain to me why the Allison transmission is not offered in the 2500 Suburban or Avalanche?

 

I love my Allison/8.1L combination.  But wish I could get it in something other than a pick-up.  I would think it would be an awsome combination.

What am I missing?

 

 

 

 

 

CANT GET THE 8.1L OR THE DURAMAX IN THOSE EIGHTER CAN YOU :chevy:

linda Enthusiast

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the 8.1 is available in the Avy for sure, i think its detuned a few horses though i cant say positively. I am fairly sure the 8.1 is available in the burb too.

Bgdsub72 Enthusiast

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Can someone explain to me why the Allison transmission is not offered in the 2500 Suburban or Avalanche?

 

I love my Allison/8.1L combination.  But wish I could get it in something other than a pick-up.  I would think it would be an awsome combination.

What am I missing?

 

 

 

 

 

CANT GET THE 8.1L OR THE DURAMAX IN THOSE EIGHTER CAN YOU :chevy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.1 is avail in the suburban/yukon XL

whitesnake01 Enthusiast

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No need for it.  The 4 speed auto can handle any trailer that's going to be behind a suburban or an avalanche.  The ally would just increase the cost and be overkill for a vehicle only rated to tow 10 or 12K pounds max.

 

 

 

No need? I have both 4 and 5 speed, BB and DMAX, and I can tell you a DMAX/ALY suburban would be a good idea (just like a PS Excursion). Not sure I understand the cost point either. A loaded suburban is over 50K. Whats another 10%?

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No need for it.  The 4 speed auto can handle any trailer that's going to be behind a suburban or an avalanche.  The ally would just increase the cost and be overkill for a vehicle only rated to tow 10 or 12K pounds max.

 

 

 

No need? I have both 4 and 5 speed, BB and DMAX, and I can tell you a DMAX/ALY suburban would be a good idea (just like a PS Excursion). Not sure I understand the cost point either. A loaded suburban is over 50K. Whats another 10%?

 

 

 

 

 

I hope GM is listening.

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No need for it.  The 4 speed auto can handle any trailer that's going to be behind a suburban or an avalanche.  The ally would just increase the cost and be overkill for a vehicle only rated to tow 10 or 12K pounds max.

 

 

 

No need? I have both 4 and 5 speed, BB and DMAX, and I can tell you a DMAX/ALY suburban would be a good idea (just like a PS Excursion). Not sure I understand the cost point either. A loaded suburban is over 50K. Whats another 10%?

 

 

 

 

 

What I was saying is that for a 10,000 pound trailer, the 4 speed is enough transmission. Sure, you could pull a 16,000 pound trailer if you had the allison, but GM on rates the pickups to pull that weight only if its a gooseneck/fifth wheel. I don't think any one is going to pull a fifth wheel with a suburban and for a bumper trailer, the max is still only 10K or 12K max. For the 10 - 12000 pound trailer, the 4 speed gets the job done.

 

I'll agree that the ally would be nice, but from GM engineers stand pound, they look at the max trailer and match a transmission based on it maximum specs. The 4 speed meets the spec and is cheeper so that's what they go with.

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Almost bought a Powerjoke Excursion but couldnt have standed seeing a Ford in my driveway everyday. So got the 8.1 burban. Would LOVE to see a D/A in the burbans. (still love my 8.1)

I actually went to the Excursion from my dmax/ally CC HD2500 because I wanted a diesel 'burb. A bad PSD had ford buying the truck back and I'm back in a gas Yukon XL. If I'd have had the choice of a dmax/ally in a burb in the first place, I'd have never gone to Ford. I wouldn't have gotten the HD2500 either, for that matter.

 

Having driven two HD 5 speed trannys in both the HD2500 and the Excursion, I'd love to see the ally in my Yukon. Great tranny.

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I'm pretty sure someone posted a Burb with a D/A. It was shown a SEMA or something. I could be mistaken but I thought Lyndon did a custom tune for it. They didn't modify anything for it to fit if I remember correctly. Maybe someone knows for sure. I'll bet the "Next" generation chassis will have a D/A option in a 2500 Burb/Avalanche. Although with Ford dropping the Excursion, GM may take note and not even have the option. Chris

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What I was saying is that for a 10,000 pound trailer, the 4 speed is enough transmission.

 

 

 

We just have to agree to disagree. Enough is in the eye of the beholder. I want every gear they can give me. I want all the power they'll support with a warranty. Yes, a 4 speed is a nice step up from a 3 speed of yesterday. I am sure there were those who said the 4sp was only needed in a sports car. Now we laugh if a sports car does not have 6sp. A 4sp auto is lame for towing. Lets face it. We only accept it because that is all they want to sell us. By a show of hands, who'd go for a 6sp Ally if it was available?

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