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  • Electric Radiator Fan Recommendations for a 2003 GMC Sonoma
  • Adding an electric fan or fans is subject to how much space you have in the engine compartment. The first thing I would check is if your 2003 Sonoma has a fan driven by a serpentine belt (a belt that turns the pulleys of several components) or if it has its own belt. If the fan is attached to the pulley for the water pump, you will not be able to remove it though the blades may be able to be removed. So if you find that your fan or blades can be removed and you can add an electric fan,...
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  • How Would a 2000 GMC Sonoma Activate the Brakes of a Traile
  • To activate the brakes of your trailer will require you to install a brake controller. There isn't a way to tie your vehicle braking system into the braking system of a trailer but you can install a brake controller in your 2000 GMC Sonoma so that it can activate them as needed. A brake controller is a device that is designed to activate trailer electric brakes by using a signal with varying voltage to apply the brake either lightly or heavily. Proportional brake controllers are the way...
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 1998 GMC Sonoma Sportside
  • The hitch you would want for your 1998 GMC Sonoma that has a Sportside step side bed is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75085. This hitch is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and should work well to tow your light duty 8 foot enclosed motorcycle trailer as long as the weight of the trailer does not exceed the capacities of your vehicle and this hitch. This hitch is capable of towing a trailer with a total weight of 3,500 lbs and tongue weight of 350 lbs. To determine the towing capacity of...
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  • #D13212 Oil Cooler Recommendation for a Hydrostatic Drive Scag Lawnmower
  • I spoke with my contact at Derale, and he informed me that the Derale 4-Pass Tube-Fin Power Steering Cooler, part # D13212, does not have turbulators in the tubes. I also asked him if this would work on the hydraulic system of your Scag lawn mower, and he said that the # D13212 would work as it is pressure tested to 350 psi. I attached a link to a transmission cooler FAQ page below that you might find informative also.
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  • Flat Towing Parts Recommendation for a 1996 GMC Sonoma
  • We have everything you will need to flat tow your 1996 GMC Sonoma 4x4. First let's start with a base plate kit. For that you would want the part # BX1616 as this is the confirmed kit for your vehicle. Now for a tow bar the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 would be a great choice. It comes with safety cables and has telescoping arms which will make connecting and disconnecting on uneven ground easier. I attached a review video for you to check out. For lighting I would recommend the magnetic...
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  • Will Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Fit with Grille Guard on 2001 GMC Sonoma
  • The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65004 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2001 GMC Sonoma. While I wasn't able to obtain complete installation specs for the model grille guard that you mentioned, looking at pictures of its mounting hardware and design, it certainly appears that it should fit without issue alongside a front-mounted hitch like this on your GMC Sonoma. I do recommend verifying this by taking a look at the installation instructions for...
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  • Base Plate Recommendation for a 2002 Chevy Tracker
  • Base plate kits are model specific, you would need to purchase a base plate specifically designed to work on your 2002 Chevy Tracker. For that I would recommend you get a Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1012-1. To complete your flat towing setup you may be interested in purchasing the following products as there are 5 main components to a flat towing setup: Tow bar, this provides the connection point between the tow vehicle and the vehicle being towed. For that I recommend you get a RoadMaster...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 1997 GMC Sonoma With Rear Roll Pan Bumper
  • We do have a trailer htich that will work with your 1997 Sonoma with the rear pan bumper. I recommend the Curt trailer Hitch, part # 13920. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. One tech note states the roll pan will need to be cut in the license plate area for receiver access. The trailer hitch you came from, part # 75085, is not designed to be able to work with your roll pan bumper. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount...
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  • Brake Controller and Trailer Wiring For 2005 Honda Pilot
  • I checked out the owner's manual for your 2005 Pilot and on page 175 there is a chart that lists the towing capacity for your Pilot depending on the number of occupants in the vehicle. The lowest amount is 1,200-lbs if you have 7 occupants and the maximum is 3,500-lbs with 2,3,or 4 occupants. These conditions are if the vehicle has a transmission cooler and a power steering cooler. Since you have no towing package I will make some recommendations for your vehicle. If you do not have a...
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness for 1998 GMC Sonoma
  • If you are looking for a wiring harness for your 1998 GMC Sonoma to install a 4-way trailer connector, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118359. This will allow you to quickly install a 4-way trailer connector that will power your trailer's signal lights. No cutting, splicing or tapping will be required. I have attached the installation details for you to check out. If you are wanting to install a brake controller like the excellent Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885, you...
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  • Can Second Camera be Added to Furrion Camera Kit # FOS05TASF
  • Yes, you can add up to 3 cameras, for a total of 4, to the Furrion Backup Camera kit part # FOS05TASF. You can choose from the Furrion Vision S Side Camera w/ Marker Light part # FCE48TASL for the sides of the trailer and the Furrion Vision S Rear Camera w/ Sharkfin Bracket part # FCN48TASF for the rear of the vehicle.
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  • Could Yakima LongArm Be Used At Higher Setting and Clear Tailgate
  • That's a hard question to answer since it's a very unique application of the Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender # Y01149 and it's on a vehicle we've never test fit it on. The good news is that if you are willing to remove your tailgate you'd be totally fine. So even if you get it and you don't have the clearance with the tailgate folded down you could take off the tailgate and you'd have it. On most newer trucks that have taller tailgates I'd say what you are trying to do wouldn't...
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  • RoadActive Suspension Kit Recommendation for 2002 GMC Sonoma 4WD
  • For your 2002 GMC Sonoma the RoadActive Suspension kit part # RAS4527-T is the correct kit you'd need. We confirmed this with RAS.
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  • Tall Ladder Rack For 2003 GMC Sonoma
  • The rack I'm recommending is the Thule #TH500XTB Truck Bed Ladder Rack. It has 32 different adjustable heights to give you lots of hauling versatility, and it will safely carry 450 lbs of lumber. This ability should be customizable enough to keep your load from coming into contact with the stock racks over your cab. In terms of maximum height, from the top of the bed rail, this rack measures 30" to the top of the crossbar, and 34-3/4" to the top of the load stop. Bear in mind, the niche...
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  • Which Curt Class III Hitch Fits a 1999 GMC Sonoma
  • We have a Curt Class III hitch available that will fit your 1999 GMC Sonoma but the part # C13300 is not a fit for it so I would instead recommend you the part # 13920 which is a confirmed fit that would work well. For trailer wiring you would then want the # C55359 which is also a confirmed fit. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise...
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  • Does Draw Tite Hitch # 75085 Fit ZR2 Version of 2003 GMC Sonoma
  • Draw Tite has confirmed for us that their hitch part # 75085 that you referenced is does fit the ZR2 models of the 2003 GMC Sonoma so this will work great for you.
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  • Can Oil Bath Hubs be Converted to Grease Hubs
  • You'll basically just need to remove as much of the oil from your hubs as you can and then pack them with grease instead of oil. Oil seals and caps seal better than grease seals and caps so to make the conversion you want to make is not hard at all. It's when people want to go the opposite direction to they need new seals and caps. For grease you'd then want the LMX Red grease # L11390. Also, Bearing Buddies aren't a requirement so you don't have to find a Bearing Buddy to fit your hub threads.
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  • Tow Mirror Recommendation for 2001 GMC Sonoma
  • There are no custom-fit towing mirrors for your 2001 Sonoma, but I do have a solution for you. I recommend the K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors, part # KS3891. This mirrors clip on to the existing mirrors you have and have a ratcheting strap system that secures them in place and reduces vibration. The mirror face dimensions are 7-3/4 inches tall and 5-1/8 wide and will fit mirrors that are 4-1/2 to 11-1/2 inches tall. I have attached a link to a product review video you can check out.
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  • What Bolt Pattern Does the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20440 Fit
  • The Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20440 that you referenced is designed to fit a bolt pattern of 5 on 4-1/2 inches. To determine if your bolt pattern matches this wheel measure from the center of one axle stud to the center of the one right next to it. If that measurement is 2-5/8 inches this wheel would match up. For a replacement matching tire in the same size as what you have you would want the part # AM10245.
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