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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
You're right, I just checked the GMC website and...

You're right, I just checked the GMC website and the 8 Speed is still used on the 4.3 L and the 2.8 L Duramax van. The 6.6 L is paired to the 6 Speed transmission.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
GM didn't replace the transmission because of...

GM didn't replace the transmission because of problems, as this change had been in the making for several years. In fact, the 10 speed transmission for rear wheel drive vehicles was a joint venture...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-22-2019, 10:05 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I want to post an update of my prior comments on...

I want to post an update of my prior comments on the occasional mildly harsh 1-2 up shift of the 8L90 transmission. This would only happen intermittently under very light throttle application.

I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-30-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Lucius & Danielle, You've made a good choice. ...

Lucius & Danielle,
You've made a good choice. I think that you'll love the truck and I will do a great job with your Airstream. Post pictures once you take delivery!

Happy New Year!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-16-2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I wouldn't buy a 2019 NHT Max Trailering Pkg....

I wouldn't buy a 2019 NHT Max Trailering Pkg. truck until after the true trailering mirrors are offered from the factory (see this post...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-02-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Although premium gas is required/recommended,...

Although premium gas is required/recommended, these trucks are really great on mileage. I'm currently on a trip in New England (started in Wichita, KS and presently in Boston) and I've gotten a high...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Have you taken the truck back to the dealer to...

Have you taken the truck back to the dealer to discuss the transmission. Towing my 34 foot trailer or solo, I've had virtually no transmission hunting problem. The transmission is one of the best...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-14-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Here's an explanation of the key differences...

Here's an explanation of the key differences between standard twin-tube and mono-tube shock absorbers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4T72sP2b6M"

Bilstein shock absorbers are not the only...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-13-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
For those who are interested, here's a link to...

For those who are interested, here's a link to the 2019 GM Fleet Buyers Guide...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-19-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
You did a great job with the mirror installation!...

You did a great job with the mirror installation! Where did you get the mirrors? Where are some good online OEM sources as well as some good YouTube videos.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-18-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Congratulations...It looks great! I strongly...

Congratulations...It looks great! I strongly recomend that you add the GM Towing Mirrors.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-15-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
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Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-15-2017, 03:36 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Your 7 pin connector should be fully operational...

Your 7 pin connector should be fully operational upon delivery (including the trailer). You can backup to your trailer and try it out soon. You should drive 500 miles for normal break-in before...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2017, 08:55 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I have used 87 octane for one tank as an...

I have used 87 octane for one tank as an evaluation and that worked fine. I wasn't towing and there was no audible knock. However, the power at brisk acceleration was less and I'm sure that the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-15-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
We're on our first trip towing the trailer and...

We're on our first trip towing the trailer and all is going well! The truck does a great job towing the 34 footer. Hills are no problem. I do wish that the fuel tank was a bit larger.

Here's the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-03-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
There's a Technical Service Bulletin that fixes...

There's a Technical Service Bulletin that fixes the brightness on the backup display at night issue (17-NA-269). I had it implemented on my truck today and it completely fixed this problem! Get it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-30-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Ruscal, Thanks for the update on your truck and...

Ruscal,
Thanks for the update on your truck and for the picture!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Has anyone had a problem when you're backing up...

Has anyone had a problem when you're backing up at night? The video from the rear backup camera is so bright that you can't see welk in the rear view mirrors.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-13-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Pat, congratulations you're going to love the...

Pat, congratulations you're going to love the truck!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-07-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
The cap weighs about 150 -160 pounds, so I still...

The cap weighs about 150 -160 pounds, so I still have about 980 pounds of payload left with full fuel and no occupants. Note: when I weighed the truck before, we had two adult males in the front...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-06-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Randy, I suggest that you check out the...

Randy,
I suggest that you check out the maneuverability (specifically the turning radius) of any truck that has a 156" wheelbase. My truck has a 143.5" wheelbase and there's a big difference in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-06-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I've made an addition to my Max Trailering Truck,...

I've made an addition to my Max Trailering Truck, specifically a Leer 100XL cap or topper. The only options that I selected when ordering cap were an electric rear hatch lock that is integrated with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-07-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Pete, Thanks for the report. This is very...

Pete,
Thanks for the report. This is very encouraging! I too have been trouble free for the first six months of ownership.

Steve
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-13-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I've been asked some questions about my chart, so...

I've been asked some questions about my chart, so I reworked it to hopefully make it a little more straight forward (below). Also, these weights represent two men in the front seats, so we add about...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-12-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Today, with the help of my trusty friend, Ralph,...

Today, with the help of my trusty friend, Ralph, we washed the trailer...a task long overdue. Then we went to a local truck stop with nice/accurate electronic scales and weighed the combo of the new...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-11-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I see your point!

I see your point!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-11-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Pat, My post number 232 in this thread has that...

Pat,
My post number 232 in this thread has that information (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/report-on-chevy-gmc-1500-with-6-2-engine-and-max-tow-pack-137859-17.html#post1903993). Now, my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-10-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I've driven my truck a bit over two months now...

I've driven my truck a bit over two months now and in general it's fantastic on all counts:

Fit and Finish - excellent
Ride and handling - excellent (wish the shock damping were a little more...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Cliff, I've carefully observed the shifting of...

Cliff,
I've carefully observed the shifting of my transmission for the past two days and there hasn't been one misstep! So at least in my experience, I have nothing for praise for the transmission...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-17-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I have driven my truck now for about 3 weeks. For...

I have driven my truck now for about 3 weeks. For the most part, the shifts up and down are silky smooth. Occasionally there will be a bit of a clumk on the first or second shift of the day.

I've...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-31-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
D.C., I have the same truck with the SLT...

D.C.,
I have the same truck with the SLT Premium Plus Pkg. which includes the sprayed - on bedliner among other things...so I can see a 60 pound differential. I don't have a sun roof.

Steve
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-25-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I tried to crop and rotate the image and somehow...

I tried to crop and rotate the image and somehow I got a double! My truck is a short bed crew cab with the SLT Premium Plus Package, so I lose some payload.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-25-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Also, here's the data plate showing the payload. ...

Also, here's the data plate showing the payload.

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Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-25-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
We took delivery on our new truck today. It was...

We took delivery on our new truck today. It was exciting...but here will be a learning curve with all of the technology!

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Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
If you want to get some idea as to what's...

If you want to get some idea as to what's available nationwide, you can go to cars.com and do an Advanced Search where you search for two or more makes/models of vehicles. Then select Chevrolet...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2017, 08:47 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
You both make good points. I always remove the...

You both make good points. I always remove the third seat in our Yukon XL on extended trips. I'd get the towing combination weighed and immediately weigh the truck alone so that you really know where...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Food for thought - I wouldn't remove the rear...

Food for thought - I wouldn't remove the rear seat unless I really needed the cab volume that would be freed-up. The rear seat is about on the truck's center of gravity so about half of the weight...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-13-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I also would recommend that you go with the Max...

I also would recommend that you go with the Max Towing as it has enough capacity (Tow Rating/Payload) over the standard Sierra 1500/Denali to make it worthwhile for towing your trailers. I've...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-30-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
The Chevy LZT and GMC SLT are very comparable...

The Chevy LZT and GMC SLT are very comparable vehicles. There are only very slight configuration differences...mostly dealing with appearance. For instance, assume that each vehicle is equipped...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I think that the confusion (at least some of it)...

I think that the confusion (at least some of it) is due to different ratings for the standard 1500 series versus those with the Maximum Trailering Package. I've taken the 2017 Sierra Brochure (.PDF...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Here's a revision of the payload that I stated...

Here's a revision of the payload that I stated last night. I looked more closely at the brochure and it states 2,030 pound payload with a tow rating of 11,700 pounds. Sorry about the error! It's...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-28-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Pat, I can't say for sure, but I believe that...

Pat,
I can't say for sure, but I believe that it will be rated for a payload of about 2,200 pounds. It's a crew cab, short bed. I don't know if GM takes the GVWR (7,600 pounds) and subtracts the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-26-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Lucius and Danielle, Sorry that I'm slow to...

Lucius and Danielle,
Sorry that I'm slow to reply! Rest assured, I'll be giving feedback to the group! Also, for anyone who wants to play around with configurations for the GMC...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I ordered a 2017 GMC K1500 with the 6.2L (L86)...

I ordered a 2017 GMC K1500 with the 6.2L (L86) and the Max Trailering Pkg. on 11/21. Now, I'm trying to patiently wait (although not doing so well with that part).

I'll report back on how this...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-03-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Some version of the 6.2L LS1 based small block GM...

Some version of the 6.2L LS1 based small block GM version has been available in trucks since 2007. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LS_based_GM_small-block_engine. Scroll down to the 4.06" bore...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-24-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
The Lingenfelter Supercharger that you're talking...

The Lingenfelter Supercharger that you're talking about is a Magnuson Supercharger Kit installed by Lingenfelter but with a Lingenfelter tune. Both the Magnuson and the Edlebrock Aftermarket kits...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
I agree with Rich. The engine will absolutely...

I agree with Rich. The engine will absolutely outperform either the 7.4 or the 8.1 engine except for some small loss in low end torque. However, going from a 4 speed 4L80E to an 8L80 transmission is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-12-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Lucius, Study the product brochure details you...

Lucius,
Study the product brochure details you posted on the previous page for the answers. Here's my take on your questions
1. You can order the front bench seat or bucket seats with the Max Tow...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-01-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Pat, Have you worked with your load equalizing...

Pat,
Have you worked with your load equalizing hitch to try to get the truck and trailer level? That's what you need to do before you consider anything like air springs.

I'm currently planning...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-29-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 107,945
Posted By Steve Bryant
Eric, Congratulations!!! Keep us posted with...

Eric,
Congratulations!!! Keep us posted with your impressions along the way!

Steve
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