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  • Recommended Brake Controller And Plug-In Harness For 2021 Suburban Z71 With Tow Package
  • For your 2021 Chevy Suburban, I recommend going with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 90885. This is an easy to use controller that works very well with trailers that have electric brakes like yours. I use this exact one on my vehicle and I love it. You will also need Tekonsha Plug-In Adapter # 3016 which allows you to connect the brake controller to your factory tow package plug. I attached some demonstration videos to help.
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  • Easy to Install Tire Chains for 255/75-17 Tires on a 2005 Chevy Suburban
  • There are no Thule chains for size 255/75-17 tires but there are plenty of options, see link. Out of the options available the easiest to install would be the Pewag Brenta-C chains, # PWXMR82V. They are color-coded making it easy to make sure you have everything in the right place and hooked up correctly. Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual to determine if chains can be used and if there are any restrictions or recommendations. I have included a link to our FAQ article on tire...
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  • Replacement Lift Bracket for Reese Strait Line Weight Distribution RP66073
  • The correct replacement chain lift bracket for the Reese Strait Line part # RP66073 that you referenced is the part # RP21501. If you needed the dual cam bracket as well you'd want the # RP26002 too.
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  • Snow Tire Chain Options For My 2018 Chevrolet Suburban
  • The owner's manual for your 2018 Chevrolet Suburban lists your 275/55 R20 tires as not being compatible with snow tire chains on your vehicle due to clearance issues. As a result, if you use snow tire chains you do so at your own risk. But If you do, you would be better served using a Class S compatible snow tire chain. These snow tire chains are designed to fit wheel wells with tight clearances. That would eliminate the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w/ Cams - Ladder Pattern - V-Bar Link...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller in a 1995 Chevy 2500 Truck
  • There isn't a simple plug-in adapter that will allow you to install a brake controller in your 1995 Chevy 2500 pickup, but there is still a way to install this controller in your vehicle. First you will need a 4-way if you don't have one already. For that you would need to use the part # 18252. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I...
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  • Difference Between Timbren Suspension Kits that Fit 2001 Chevy Suburban
  • The difference between the two Timbren suspension kits that fit your 2001 Chevy Suburban is that the part # TGMRG25C is for the 4 wheel drive versions of the vehicle and the part # TGMRYS4 is for the 2 wheel drive versions. Since you have a 4 wheel drive you'd want the part # TGMRG25C.
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  • Recommendations for Carrying 5 Bikes on a 2006 Z71 Chevy Suburban 1500 Pulling a Travel Trailer
  • Yes, the Swagman XTC4 # S64665 bike rack that you reference will fit a 2 inch receiver on a front mount hitch on your 2006 Chevy Suburban. If you do not have one yet, I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # 31302. Before you put such a large rack on the front of your vehicle, there are a couple of points to take into consideration. The first consideration is when carrying bikes on the front of a vehicle they will cover your head lights and probably obstruct your line of sight,...
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  • Recommended Tire Chains with Tighteners for 275/60-20 Tires
  • It sounds like you are looking for the Pewag All Square Snow Tire Chains part # PWE3231SC which will be a great option for 275/60-20 tires and they come with cam tighteners for easy installation. The square links will provide traction on both snow and ice. The best part of all is that they made here in the USA.
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  • Rear Helper Spring Option for 2011 Chevy Suburban 1500 Towing Horse Trailer
  • I'd recommend a passive helper spring system like the SumoSprings Solo, part # SSR-204-40. A passive system like this won't affect your ride quality until the rear suspension compresses at which tie the springs will provide plenty of additional support against the tongue weight applied to the rear suspension from the horse trailer. They also help prevent body roll during turns and sway. And unlike air bags, there's no need to worry about anything leaking. The Timbren # TGMRYS4 springs...
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2010 Chevy Suburban with Automatic Transmission
  • According to Derale, you will need the Snap-in Fitting, # D13035. The fitting is used so you will not have to cut and flare lines yourself which can be difficult if you have never done it before. It requires a special tool to flare steel lines so a hose clamp can hold the hose on it. The snap-in simply means that you fit the hose ends over the fitting and the flared ends of it allow a clamp to hold it in place. Given the size of the trailer you want to tow and the terrain being flat, Derale...
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  • WeatherTech Mud Flap Recommendations for a 2002 Chevy Suburban with Factory Running Boards
  • As long as you do not have fender flares on your 2002 Chevy Suburban the WeatherTech Mud Flaps # WT110006-120006 would be the correct mudflaps for your vehicle. Our contact at Weather Tech informed us that the running boards on your vehicle will not be an issue for installing these mudflaps. If you do have fender flares on your vehicle you would want WeatherTech Mud Flaps, part # WT110005, which is the front set of mud flaps. There is not a rear pair of mud flaps available for your vehicle...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller and 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 1999 Chevy Suburban
  • In order to install a brake controller on a 1999 Chevy Suburban, you will need to hardwire it and a 7-Way trailer connector. To start, if your Suburban does not have a 4-Way trailer connector already, you will need Curt T-One Connector Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # C55319. I have included a link to the installation details and a video for you. You would then need to install a 4- and 7-Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. This kit provides a 7-Way trailer connector and all of the wiring needed...
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  • Solution For Helping Rear Suspension of 2002 Chevy Suburban that Sags When Towing
  • If you are experiencing sag while towing I have a better solution than suspension enhancement. Instead I would recommend a weight distribution system because not only does I stop the sag it distributes some of the tongue weight of the trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle which allows the handling and braking to improve. 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...
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  • Rear Helper Springs for 2002 Chevy Suburban 1500
  • I'm assuming you're looking for a suspension enhancement product for your 2002 Suburban. Your best option would depend on what you're using the Suburban for. If you're wanting the suspension product to counteract sag experienced when a trailer is hitched, you'd be better served by using a weight distribution system. If you'd care to reply with some more information about the trailer you're towing, and its fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight (see link for ways to determine this),...
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  • Brake Controller And Adapter Recommendation For 2003 Chevrolet Suburban With Tow Package
  • The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller, part # 90195 will work great with your 2003 Chevrolet Suburban. Also, using the Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter, part # 3015-P will make installing the brake controller a breeze. Since you have the trailer tow package you should not need to add fuses to your Suburban. I have attached a link to an installation video for a brake controller and harness on a Suburban you can check out. I have also attached a couple of photos that show where the...
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  • License Plate Light for Enclosed Cargo Trailer License Plate Holder
  • The opening at the top of license plate bracket # LP35BB is fairly small and not necessarily designed for a light. The light you put in there would have to be very small. I recommend just attaching a basic light like # LP81BB to the top of the bracket. I have included a link to a video review for you.
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  • Availability of 10 inch Drop Ball Mount for 2 inch Hitch
  • The Brophy Ball Mount part # BM10 is a 10 inch drop ball mount like you are looking for with a 7,500 lb trailer capacity. For a 2 inch ball then you'd want the part # 63845.
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  • Recommended Suspension System for Older EZ Loader Trailer
  • That type of axle is possible to get though you may need to have it custom-fabricated as we do not offer one with those dimensions. One possibility to consider is a Timbren Axle-Less Suspension System so you would not need an axle at all. You will need to know your EZ-Loader's GVWR for this; for example the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System # ASR3500S06 has a 3,500 capacity and uses EZ-Lube spindles with a 4" lift. With this system you would then use Idler Hubs # 84545UC1-EZ...
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  • Towing Mirror Recommendation for 2018 Chevy Suburban
  • For your 2018 Chevy Suburban I recommend the K-Source tow mirrors part # KS80920 because these custom fit mirrors fit well/install easily, there is minimum vibration, and the wider viewing angle created by the mirrors will help you quite a bit when towing your trailer. I attached an install video for these on a similar Chevy Tahoe (they use same mirrors) to show you how easy they are to install and how well they work.
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  • Recommended Snow Tire Chains for a 2021 Chevy Suburban
  • In order to choose the correct snow tire chains for a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban you'll need to know the tire size which is printed on the sidewall of the tire. The options I show for this vehicle are as follows; 265/65-18, 265/70-17, 275/50-22, and 275/60-20. The Konig Tire Chains part # KON44FR are a great option for models with 275/50-22 or 275/60-20 tires and the Konig Tire Chains part # TH01594267 are a great options for models with 265/70-17 or 265/65-18 tires. These chains both have...
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