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  • Determining The Best Weight Distribution System For Trailer Where Load Changes Often
  • I would be happy to go over a few options for a weight distribution system for towing a cargo trailer with your 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. Since you mentioned the load changes, I recommend finding the total tongue weight of the setup with the load you plan on carrying the most often. Total tongue weight is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer plus the weight of any cargo added behind the rear axle of your Avalanche. The easiest way to get an accurate tongue weight...
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  • Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2007 Chevy Avalanche
  • The Air Lift # AL60769 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2007 Chevy Avalanche, but since you said you wanted Timbrens you would instead want the part # TGMRYS4 which has been confirmed to fit your truck and will work well with the Arnott shocks you mentioned as they are stock replacements.
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  • Parts Needed To Use Tekonsha Primus Bracke Controller In Second 2006 Chefvy Avalanche 1500
  • I can certainly help you out. You will need part # 3015-P adapter that plugs into the back of the Primus brake controller, part # TK90160. The other end gets installed in the port in the electric junction box under your dash. The junction box is located to the left of the steering column above the carpet. You just remove the cover on the box and the adapter plugs into the second slot form the left as shown in the attached photo. You will also need the mounting bracket, part # 5280. If...
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  • Transmission Cooler and Oil Cooler Option for 2012 Chevy Avalanche
  • Derale Transmission Coolers don't offer the bypass feature, but they do offer a bypass oil filter sandwich adapter for their oil coolers. The sandwich adapter has an internal thermostat that allows the oil to bypass the cooler when it reaches temperatures below 180 degrees. They do indeed offer highly efficient stacked-plate heat exchangers suitable for oil or transmission fluid cooling. For a stacked-plate transmission cooler, I'd recommend part # D13403. You'd also need the # D13035...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch for 10,000-lb Boat Trailer with Surge Brakes
  • For a boat trailer with 1000-lb tongue weight (TW) and surge brakes I suggest the Equalizer 4-Point System # EQ37121ET along with Weight Distribution Shank # EQ90-02-4300. This system is fully compatible with surge brakes and works with trailer TW up to 1200-lbs. The shank provides adjustable rise up to 10-inches. The system includes a 2-5/16-inch hitch ball. We also offer a thin-walled socket # EQ70-00-4800 to make it easier to install your hitch ball. You may need a pole tongue adapter...
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Chevy Avalanche for Transporting Ladder
  • For your 2004 Chevy Avalanche the Rhino Rack roof rack part numbers # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK227 has been confirmed as a fit and would work well. Your sunroof wouldn't be an issue either. I would recommend keeping it closed since it will be very loud transporting a ladder up there from the wind noise. However, I have a better solution for you in terms of a roof rack for securing a ladder. Instead I would recommend the Rhino Rack HD bar roof rack part numbers # RB1375, # RRRLKHD,...
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  • Recommended Air Helper Spring Kit and On-Board Air Compressor For 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  • I have another option for you, but the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Spring # F53ZR is only confirmed to fit Ford Transit vans and will not fit your Avalanche. As long as your 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche does not have the factory auto leveling system I recommend the Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear # AL60769 which provides up to 1000lbs of load leveling support when towing a trailer or carrying a heavy payload. For an on-board air compressor I recommend the Air Lift...
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  • Ball Mount Drop, Weight Distribution and Towing Mirror Recommendation for a 2003 Chevy Avalanche
  • Sounds like you are looking for a weight distribution system for your two trailers. Most likely you will need two different weigh distribution setups for you two trailer since they will probably have different coupler heights and tongue weights. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo you to check out as well. You will want the...
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  • Can Jensen Stereo # JWM60A Replace Stereo Other Brand Stereo and Wire in Easily
  • I wish there was an adapter plug, but you'd have to splice the wires individually. The wires on the Jensen Stereo # JWM60A are labeled and the stereo you have now should have the wires labeled as well. You'd have to match them by function.
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2011 Chevy Avalanche LTZ 4x4 Towing a Cargo Trailer
  • A Class V trailer hitch will have a 2-1/2 inch receiver opening. Most likely on a 2011 Chevy Avalanche you have a Class III or IV rated hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening. This is important because we want to get you the right weight distribution system. If the trailer weighs in at 7,000 pounds, the typical tongue weight will be between 700 and 1,050 pounds (10 to 15 percent). But, you also have to add to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I...
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  • Locking Pin Recommendation for Pro Series Tri Ball Mount 63070
  • There is a lock set designed specifically for the Pro Series adjustable ball mount # 63070. It is lock set # 63069. This set includes a 3/4" lock to replace the pin that holds the ball mount platform in place on the shank, and a 5/8" lock to secure the ball mount in a 2" hitch. There isn't a lock for the smaller pin used to secure the tri-ball part to the rest of the ball mount. The smaller pin diameter is 3/8 inch.
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  • Tailgate Assist Options for 2004 Chevy Avalanche
  • For your 2004 Chevy Avalanche a couple "unofficial" tailgate assist options. For a shock dampener like you asked about the DeeZee part # DZ43102 will work great. Or for something to make raising and lower the tailgate much easier we have the Hopkins # 74211 which we know works too.
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  • Installing Brake Controller in 2007 Chevy Avalanche
  • For installing a brake controller in your 2007 there isn't a plug-in harness available but there are wires under the dash available for wiring the controller to. controller red wire to light blue tow package wire controller black wire to red and black tow package wire controller dark blue wire to dark blue tow package wire controller white wire to white tow package wire The tow package also might have an additional orange wire that is not needed and should be bundled up out of the way....
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  • How Does Hopkins Insight Brake Controller Install 2003 Chevy Avalanche
  • I attached a help article that covers all of the underhood wiring you'll need to do to install a brake controller like your Hopkins Insight in your 2003 Chevy Avalanche. The red wire of the controller would run to the stoplight circuit of the GM brake controller wiring if that's what you are using. We don't have a way to look that up if that's what you are looking for but it should be labeled on the wire or worst case scenario use a circuit tester like part # PTW2992 to test all of the...
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  • Nerf Bar Running Boards for 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Crew Cab
  • The Westin # 25-3025 (etrailer # 25-0900) nerf bars will not fit a 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Crew Cab. If you need new nerf bars for your Sierra I would recommend the Westin # 21-1955 nerf bars in black just like the other ones you referred to. These are 4” wide and have a gloss finish. If you would like a different style just email me back.
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  • What Angle Do The Frame Rails Need To Be To Use the Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler
  • The Sleeve-Lock A-Frame Trailer Coupler part # CA-5296-B is designed for a standard 50 degree a-frame trailer. If you have an a-frame trailer then this is likely what you have as I would say a good 95% of a-frame trailers use the standard 50 degree angle. I don't have any CAD drawing of the above unfortunately but let me know if you do not have the standard 50 degree angle.
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  • Thoughts on Hauling 220 LB ATV in Hitch Carrier Using 18 Inch Hitch Extension on 2007 Chev Avalanche
  • I recommend that you start off by checking your owner's manual to determine the tongue weight capacity of your 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche and the hitch receiver. Exceeding these capacities could damage the truck or cause the attachment points between the vehicle and the hitch to fail. The longest standard 2 inch hitch receiver extension is our Hidden Hitch 18 Inch Extender, # HE18. You will also need to keep in mind that using an extender will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle...
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  • Programmer Recommendation for 2010 Chevy Avalanche with a 5.3 Liter V8 that Disables AFM
  • For your 2010 Chevy Avalanche with a 5.3 liter V8 we have the Edge Evolution # EP85350 that's a confirmed fit that can disable the AFM (active fuel management) system of your truck. It doesn't allow you to go in an manually adjust the timing tables, but with the performance tunes it will advance the timing for increased power. It can give your truck up to 25 horsepower and 22 ft lbs of torque. We currently no longer carry Bullydog programmers.
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  • Best Value 2-bike Trailer Hitch Rack with Locks for a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
  • I recommend the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack # C18085. This rack fits 1-1/4" and 2" trailer hitches and is easy to install. This rack is designed to tilt without removing your bikes for easy access to your tailgate. If you're interested in a hanging style bike rack, I definitely recommend the high quality Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. Tilting 2-Bike rack that fits 1-1/4" and 2" trailer hitches. You will come in under budget with an industry leading brand. Please check out the attached...
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  • Reflector Recommendation for Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender # EM07605
  • The Erickson Big Bed Junior Load Extender # EM07605 does not come with reflectors but you could pretty easily add them with the Rectangular Trailer Reflector # RE10RB which attach with adhesive. This is a very smart idea since the rack will extend out past the rear of the truck.
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