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Old June 2nd, 2008, 3:24 PM
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I have a 03 chevy Tahoe that I am planning on pulling a 21' toyhauler travel trailer. The question I have is shouldI install a transmission after market cooler to prevent possible damage?
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Welcome to the Tahoe forum.
Kind of depends on the tow weight but it couldn'thurt anything to have one IMO. Might check w/ Chevy parts as I think it was an option but not sure. I know for the 07+ there's one available.
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Yep...I agree....never hurts. They don't cost much and they're easy to install.
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The gross wieght is approx 7000lbs loaded. Does chevy make a cooler specific for the Tahoe?
Thanks again for your help.
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Here's the GM part number for the '07 Tahoe: #12497071

It'll run you $80-90.

You could probably get it off ebay

Edit: I just ran over there....Here's what I found
GMACCESSORIES
TRANSMISSION COOLER
2000' - 2006' CHEVY TAHOE
Recommended for trailer towing upgrade w/ 4.3L (LU3, L35), 4.8L (LRV), 5.3L (L59) and 5.7L (LM7) engines
Helps prevent transmission overheating
VISIT OUR EBAY STORE
PARTS-SUPERSTORE
FOR MORE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
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