So I towed for the first time this weekend since doing all my mods. Towed my bro in law's wakeboard boat and the denali did great. About a 30 minute trip one way with a mix of stoplight to stoplight driving and highway driving. I have a tru-cool 40k and the trans only got up to 160 and it was pretty hot on saturday in Austin, TX. Had the cruise on 72 mph on the highway and it felt like the boat wasn't even there. Overall, I'm really happy.

/coolstorybro

 

If you ever plan on towing with a decent amount of Tounge weight, invest in some helper bags, they make a huge difference.
I towed ~7000# sand this weekend on about a 1600# trailer. I like the fact that i can tow down the backroads at 40mph pushing the stock converter the whole time and its unlocked, TFT's never got over 175. And thats with 1500rpms of slip.
That trucool 40k is worth its weight in gold!!

 

oh and I'm a dumbass for not getting a picture with the boat.

 

This is prolly horribly stupid but what exactly is a tru-cool 40k? Aftermarket trans cooler bigger than stock I assume?

 

Yea its a lil oversized transmission cooler.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...thread-470284/

 

Oh dont worry, i didnt get a picture of my truck when it was on fire with 5 gallon can of gas in the bed..

 

lol, if my truck was on fire, taking a picture would probably be the last thing on my mind.

 

One of these days I need to meet up with you. Your truck is built almost exactly how I want mine except for the cam. What side of town are you on?

 

Live in north Austin near where 290 and 183 intersect. Work in Georgetown. It would be cool to meet some other truck guys and grab a beer sometime. If we ever do meet up you are welcome to drive my truck and see how you like it.

 

I towed or the first time a few weeks ago with mine as well!!!! Lol