Expert Answers about Chevrolet Tahoe

• Parts to Tow a 2015 Smart Car and 2011 Chevy Tahoe Behind a Motorhome
• We can help with the parts you need to flat tow your 2015 Smart fourtwo. I'll list the parts I recommend starting with the Demco Commander II tow bar, part # DM9511012-BX. I like Demco's tow bars because of the built in rise or drop and the safety cables. This one in particular includes the adapters to connect to Blue Ox base plates because for your Smart car I recommend part # BX1987. The other parts I recommend are: Braking system part # BLU37TR Wiring kit part # RM-15267 For the braking...
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• Parts Needed To Install a Derale High-Performance, Stacked-Plate Cooler on a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
• I do have an option for you but the part that you referenced, the Bracket Kit for Derale High Performance Stacked-Plate Coolers part # D50020 is just a bracket kit for a stacked-plate cooler like the Derale 25-Row, High-Performance, Stacked-Plate Cooler part # D52506. In order to use the above stacked-plate cooler you will need a few items which I have attached for you below but they will vary based on what size transmission lines your 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe uses. The most common is 3/8"...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2010 Chevy Tahoe with ReadyBrute Tow Bar
• Since we do not offer ReadyBrute tow bars, we don't have the clevises you're referring to that normally come with the tow bars, but I can recommend base plates and the other parts you'll need to complete your flat towing setup. The good news is that from what I was able to find out, the ReadyBrute is compatible with all of the major manufacturer's base plates- so you won't need any additional adapters outside of the clevises that are available from ReadyBrute. For your base plates I recommend...
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• Is the Adapter Fitting # D13035 Needed to Install Derale Cooler # D13504 on a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
• I wish I had a straightforward answer for you but unfortunately we haven't installed a transmission cooler on a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe as of yet. It is likely that you would need the Adapter Fitting # D13035 to install the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13504 but there really isn't any way of knowing on our end. If you take a look at your Tahoe you may be able to tell if you need the fitting if you don't have a connector to slide on the hose directly to your OEM cooler. Attached...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Chevy Tahoe
• According to page 4-47 in the online version of the owner's manual for a 2008 Chevy Tahoe you do not have to install a transmission pump to flat tow the vehicle. I do recommend checking your copy of the owner's manual to verify this. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. The base plate kit that I recommend going with is the Demco Classic # DM9518200...
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• How to Use 6" Drop Ball Mount and Hitch Bike Rack on 2017 Chevy Tahoe
• I have an alternative solution for you but it will look a little different than the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210 as the 2" drop you're seeing is pretty standard. To tow your trailer and carry your Thule bike rack I recommend checking out the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-204 which gives you the upper receiver as well as a 5" drop for the lowest receiver. If you have a ball mount with a 1" drop then that's what you'll use for this application, otherwise...
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• Mounting Bracket Kit for Westin Grill Gaurd for a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
• Replacement Mounting Hardware Kit part # 40-018PK is the correct mounting kit for your 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 for the Westin Sportsman Grill Guards made after 2006. If yours falls before that period as you suspect I can't find any brackets that will match. If you can find any type of identifying markings on it especially a model number we may be able to determine who made it and if the brackets are available.
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• Replacement Roller-Style Guide-On for Boat Trailers
• We have replacement rollers but they also include part of the upright assembly. You will want the Replacement Roller-Style Guide-On for Boat Trailers - 21" Tall - Qty 1 item # CE27612PG.
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• Towing Mirrors for a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
• Yes, we do have towing mirrors for your 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. I recommend the CIPA Universal Towing Mirrors - Clamp On - Qty 2 item # CM11980-2. These towing mirrors provide a 7-1/2" wide x 4-5/8" tall mirror that can be rotated 360 degrees for optimal viewing angles. I have attached a picture and video of these mirrors installed on a 2020 Tahoe so you can see how the work and what the finished product looks like.
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• Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2008 Chevy Tahoe with 5.3L Engine
• From what I was able to find, it looks like there is a transmission cooler already built into the radiator on the 2008 Chevy Tahoe-so I'm not sure there is a true "OEM" option without replacing the radiator. However, you can add a supplemental cooler to help give you much more cooling capacity that the small unit in the radiator is capable of, which is especially useful if you do a lot of towing. I recommend using something like the Derale 8000 Series # D13503, but you could use just about...
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• Is There a Custom Slide On Towing Mirror Available For a 2015 Chevy Tahoe
• I have a solution for you, but the CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors # CM10950 are not a fit on the 2015 Chevy Tahoe. However, the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors - Snap On - Driver and Passenger Side # KS80920 are a similarly designed mirror that will snap onto your factory mirrors and give you a nice towing mirror that won't vibrate and distort your view. I really like that these will still allow the factory puddle lights and power folding features to function. I've linked a review...
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• Best Custom Towing Mirrors For A 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier
• When it comes to installing towing mirrors onto your 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier we only have one custom set that would fit your vehicle. The K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors # KS80920 are a fan favorite because they have an easy, tool-free installation and also will not interfere with any features that you may already have on your factory mirrors. The custom design matches the contours of your existing mirrors and will prevent vibration and wind noise. I attached an installation...
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• Mounting Hardware Needed To Install Curt QuickPin No Latch A-Frame Trailer Coupler 25474 # C84DR
• The Curt QuickPin No Latch A-Frame Trailer Coupler 25474 # C84DR will require grade 5 hardware. It is recommended to use six 1/2" bolts, six 1/2" lock nuts and twelve 1/2" washers. This can obviously change depending on your exact frame dimensions. I have linked the installation instructions at the bottom of the page which you can show the installer as well.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
• When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 inches # C13161 is confirmed to fit all 2wd Tahoes. This trailer has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coat finish which is over a protective base coat which offers superior rust resistance. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 6,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 600 pounds....
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• Brake Controller Wiring Harness for a 2013 Chevy Tahoe
• I have a solution for you but the Tekonsha Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers item # 3016 does not fit your 2013 Chevy Tahoe. It is for 2014 GM trucks and suv's. The correct wiring harness you will need to connect your Tahoe to the Tekonsha PowerTrac Electronic Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Time Delayed item # 39523 is the Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long item # 20127. I have attached an installation video.
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• Husky Weight Distributing Shank To Give At Least 2 Inch Drop
• The best application to even out your trailer with your car is the, Husky Weight Distribution Shank - 10" Long - 4-1/2" Rise, 6-3/4" Drop # HT31518. This shank will give you the additional 2" drop you need (see measurements). The shank on the # HT32218 was only able to provide you with a 1-1/4" drop. You are correct about Husky Weight Distribution Shank for 2" Hitches - 9-3/4" Long - 5 Holes - 14K Item # HT30859, it is too long for the application that you need.
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• Parts Needed to Add a 4-Way and a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 1998 Chevy Tahoe
• The connection point for the Curt wiring harness, # C55319, is along the inside of the left (driver side) rear frame rail. The wiring harness will plug in line with the factory harness. I have included a link to the installation details for you along with a link to a video that shows a typical installation on a similar vehicle. Regarding the other harness that you have found I do not have any information on its function. To add a 7-Way trailer connector, you will need to use # ETBC7. This...
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• Which Missing Fuse in 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Will Power 12V Trailer Circuit to Charge Trailer Battery
• Your 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe requires a 40-amp fuse be installed in the power distribution block under the hood. Please refer to the color photos in the linked article. These illustrate the location of the accessory fuse block in the engine compartment on the drivers-side. I have also provided a photo showing the location of the required 40-amp fuse (amber-colored in the photo). Installation of the fuse (and possibly a required wiring connection to the positive power post) will enable transfer...
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• Everything Needed for a 1998 Chevy Tahoe to Tow a Cargo Trailer
• The 1998 Tahoe needs to be wired for all the functions you need. You would need to start by installing a 4-Way wiring harness, like part # C55319, and then use a kit to upgrade to the round 7-Way plug needed for the trailer, part # ETBC7. The electric brake controller and 12 volt auxiliary line can then be connected to that round 7-Way. The 12 volt auxiliary line could be used to charge the trailer battery powering the alarm system. You can view all the parts you would need using the links...
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• Is There a 4-Pole Female Wiring Connector Like the 3-Pole Bulldog Winch
• The Bulldog Winch plug you referenced, part # BDW20178A, is specifically for their winches and we don't have a 4 pole version of it. If you're looking for a 4-pole trailer female connector you can use part # PK11402 which doesn't have the wire leads on it but you can add as much of part # DW03240-1 as you need since it's sold by the foot.
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