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Old 06-01-2011, 12:49 PM
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thanks Josh, the Avy is an '04 with 86K. No major issues just the normal. I'd buy another, but my next truck has got to be at least 3/4 ton. I'm starting to pull my trailer quite a bit and WV hills are murder on brakes.
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If Avy=Avalanche, Chevrolet made some on 3/4 ton chassis. Most are on the 1/2 ton frames though. Easy to tell by the 8 lug axles, as the 1/2 tonners use 6 lug axles. In the meantime, I'd look into street oriented performance brake pads if you notice brake fade with your current setup. For towing I'd get Wagners or Raybestos at least; stay away from the bronze/silver/gold mystery brand brakes at the parts store. One other benefit to the 'good stuff'- less dust on the wheels and less brake noise.

If you tow a lot, also look into a larger transmission cooler. My grandpa-in-law had a F350 diesel that had a bad transmission when he got it, and he burnt it up in 2 years of pulling a 5th wheel camper. Of course, Arizona heat and a big ol camper aren't good factors in keeping a transmission cool, especially in the mountains. Ever since then I've been a big proponent of aftermarket transmission coolers/high capacity auto tranny pans, etc. Lots of options out there. PM me if you have any questions.

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Old 06-01-2011, 02:44 PM
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If Avy=Avalanche, Chevrolet made some on 3/4 ton chassis. Most are on the 1/2 ton frames though. Easy to tell by the 8 lug axles, as the 1/2 tonners use 6 lug axles. In the meantime, I'd look into street oriented performance brake pads if you notice brake fade with your current setup. For towing I'd get Wagners or Raybestos at least; stay away from the bronze/silver/gold mystery brand brakes at the parts store. One other benefit to the 'good stuff'- less dust on the wheels and less brake noise.
Mine is a 1/2 ton. I've upgraded the brakes in the past. When I went from the factory 16" to 20" I lost a good bit of braking, so I changed out the calipers and went with one size larger rotors too. I've been running EBC brand pads for a while. I don't know what part of Michigan you're in, but the WV hills/curves are what's killer around here. Don't know if that's much of a factor in your vicinity. Also, my trailer doesn't have brakes, so....

I didn't tow an extra lot in the past, but now I've got my trailer hooked up and "loaded" usually 3 days a week.

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The 73 is doing a nice job, Gary!
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Great looking 73! I love mine it is so cool to drive it because it is so small.
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Great looking 73! I love mine it is so cool to drive it because it is so small.
I agree, like driving mine, its very nimble compared to my 127
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those narrower fronts are starting to grow on me too. I kept watching the front tires as I was mowing. I felt a strong urge for a pipe, plaid pants and a fishing hat!
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those narrower fronts are starting to grow on me too. I kept watching the front tires as I was mowing. I felt a strong urge for a pipe, plaid pants and a fishing hat!
That's funny! I can't wait to tri ribs and ags for mine.
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oh ya, I need a cardigan too.... gotta get that "leave it to beaver" setting done right. That's what I feel like riding on it, straight outta the early 60's even though it's not that old.
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Hey Gary.......Lugs for you !!!!
Thats one sweet 73 Jay, and I know Gary is dying for some ags!

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