- #1037 of 3125
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Re: 2007 tahoe rear door weather striping [killen]
by awf_axis
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May 18, 2006 (1:09 pm)
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Replying to: killen (May 18, 2006 12:31 pm)
I believe this is part of the double seals used to help make the ride quieter. It also keeps rain and mud from entering the area where the latch is, and on the lower sill. Other than getting some wax on it, and having to put armour-all on it, it doesn't seem that big a deal.
My wife's BMW has a similar double seal on the rear doors, but they do a better job of hiding it.
Dave
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- #1038 of 3125
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Re: 2007 tahoe rear door weather striping [killen]
by 73shark
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May 18, 2006 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: killen (May 18, 2006 12:31 pm)
My 2002 TrailBlazer had the same type of exposed weatherstrip and never seemed to be a problem. Hope my '07 LTZ proves out as well.
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Re: 2007 (Denali & Escalade) 6spd Trans Towing Review [junglegeorge]
by dieselone
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May 19, 2006 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (May 18, 2006 8:28 am)
I'm guessing it has to do with the extra curb weight. The new design gained at least 500lbs. IF the GCVWR (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating) didn't change and the curb weight increased then the tow rating goes down.
The decreased towing capacity is interesting. Heck, the current Explorer is rated to tow more.
Lots of things effect tow ratings. HP & torque probably have the lowest effect on what the ratings actually are. The suspension, chassis, brakes, and transmission etc. are far more important in determining what a vehicle can safely tow. Look at 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. The diesel option does not increase tow ratings over the biggest gas engine.
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- #1041 of 3125
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Re: PERFORMANCE EXHAUST [jnrz]
by tuscotodd
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May 19, 2006 (7:21 am)
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Replying to: jnrz (May 11, 2006 3:59 am)
jnrz -
I have my new performance exhaust on order with Zoomersexhaust (supposed to be shipped 5/26) - I will be able to let you know how it sounds (along with a link to an mpeg hopefully) shortly after that. 
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TuscoTodd
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- #1042 of 3125
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Re: 2007 (Denali & Escalade) 6spd Trans Towing Review [awf_axis]
by sj110
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May 19, 2006 (11:59 am)
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Replying to: awf_axis (May 17, 2006 7:28 pm)
Thanks for the info. My old Yukon did not have autoride. What kind of hitch do you use on a Denali? (2" drop, etc.) assuming it keeps level when you hook up the trailer. I used to have a hitch that was flipped over to raise the trailer level on my old truck because the backend would sink everytime I hooked up my trailer.
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- #1043 of 3125
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Re: 2007 (Denali & Escalade) 6spd Trans Towing Review [sj110]
by awf_axis
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May 19, 2006 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: sj110 (May 19, 2006 11:59 am)
Same here. I had a 2" drop, that I flipped UP because the boat trailer needed it high. I had a Schuck cushioned hitch.
On the new Escalade, I had to change to a 4" drop to maintain the same hitch-ball height. There's a 6" difference.
Dave
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- #1044 of 3125
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Re: PERFORMANCE EXHAUST [jnrz]
by noneill
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May 20, 2006 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: jnrz (May 11, 2006 3:59 am)
I installed the GMC performance exhaust cat back single side with the dual wall angle cut tip. My first time with exhast upgrade ---sounds great - gets better mileage unless I am showing off the rumble to the cars trying to race me....
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- #1045 of 3125
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Re: 2007 (Denali & Escalade) 6spd Trans Towing Review [awf_axis]
by sj110
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May 20, 2006 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: awf_axis (May 19, 2006 12:34 pm)
Thanks. What size tires do you have? My new Denali (which I just drove home with  ) has 20" rims. Wonder if that would make a difference if you have larger rims for your Caddy. The problem is that my boat is stored away from my home and when I pick it up I will need a new hitch for the Denali.
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- #1046 of 3125
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Re: 2007 (Denali & Escalade) 6spd Trans Towing Review [junglegeorge]
by rat55chevy
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May 20, 2006 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: junglegeorge (May 18, 2006 10:52 am)
I love my truck. It is well built and I'm not experiencing rattles and clunks that have been posted here. I've been towing with it and it pulls quite well, better than my 99 Suburban did. There are two things that I would change and dislike about the truck. One is the height of the trailer hitch. It requires me to use a 12" drop that is huge to store and moves around considerably more than a slight drop. Second is the light color of the roof/ceiling material that dirties very easily, especially around the grab handles.
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