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Replying to: junglegeorge (May 18, 2006 8:28 am) 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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Replying to: jnrz (May 11, 2006 3:59 am) 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.  -- TuscoTodd
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Replying to: awf_axis (May 17, 2006 7:28 pm)
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Replying to: sj110 (May 19, 2006 11:59 am) 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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Replying to: awf_axis (May 19, 2006 12:34 pm)  ) 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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Replying to: junglegeorge (May 18, 2006 10:52 am)
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Replying to: sj110 (May 20, 2006 3:22 pm) You will have the 5-6" difference (higher) in height from any previous generation of GM SUV. Be prepared. Dave
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Replying to: awf_axis (May 21, 2006 6:15 am)
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Replying to: sj110 (May 21, 2006 6:46 am) When you put the boat on, the air compressor will kick in within 5 seconds, and restore the same rear height. On a side note, I have since lowered my Escalade by 2", by replacing the rear coils springs. This actually makes the vehicle "level". GM SUV's tend to have a large amount of wheel well clearance, and so it has the stink-bug look. I didn't want to alter the front end, since this affects the CV boots, axle angles and such, but I wanted the rear down a bit. I used a Hotchkis "leveling kit", designed for the '02-05 years. Seems GM didn't design different spring mounts. However the 1.5" drop kit created a 2" drop on the '07. Must be some extra weight in the rear of the new generation GMs. The air system pumps up 1/4 inch to make the total drop actually 1.75". The kit contains 2 coil springs, 2 replacement air-ride level sensor rods. Did the whole thing at home in 1 hour, using a floor jack, a bottle jack, and basic tools. Dave |
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