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Pontiac1976 · 07-10-2017, 08:59 AM

Add a trans cooler new tech one if it does not have one. The computer designed one help the trans live longer. As change all the fluids, get the tune up do not tow in OD,
air shocks can be nice help in the rear with the loads. The better the load is set up the easier tow is on motor & trans safer.

07-10-2017, 08:59 AM	#9
Pontiac1976 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 780	Re: Engine mods on an 86 4x4 for towing a 3000lb. travel trailer??? Add a trans cooler new tech one if it does not have one. The computer designed one help the trans live longer. As change all the fluids, get the tune up do not tow in OD, air shocks can be nice help in the rear with the loads. The better the load is set up the easier tow is on motor & trans safer. __________________ 1977 REG cab Long Bed with a 1984 Front Clip, 82 305 .60 over 9.0.1 flat top pistons, 4bbl, TH350, w/84 SS-intake & cam , w/ 1977 big block rad, 1975 gear box, 1984 master w/ metric fittings top & SAE fitting @ portion block, 1975 3.42 gear open diff. Duel 77-87 Factory air cleaner, duel inlet from rad support . Down sized 9' to new 8' Steel flat bed Was a 77 454 w/308 gear. Taken out 550 lbs. up front with motor clip change.