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Recommended Suspension Enhancement and Transmission Cooler for 2017 GMC Canyon 4x4 Used for Towing  

Published 11/14/2017



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I will be pulling a 7x16 enclosed trailer to run a bread route what would be a good truck to use? I have a 2017 GMC Canyon 4x4 with a 3.6L V6 the max trail weight is 7000lb , I know it will pull it but will it destroy it pulling 5 days a week ?

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Your 2017 GMC Canyon will have no problem pulling your trailer 5 days a week. You will just want to make sure you don't overload the trailer. I recommend using SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle # SSR-212-40 to assist your factory suspension system and a transmission cooler like Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient # D13503. This will prolong the life of your vehicle while using it in this way. I recommend using the Derale Snap-In Radiator Adapter Fitting for GM # D13035 to give you an easy connection.

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