2004 Suburban Reality Check
I own a 2004 Suburban 2500 with the 8.1 gas engine, tow package with all the additional coolers for oil, power steering and transmission. It has the heavy duty 4-speed 4L85E automatic transmission, th...
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jerem0621 wrote:captnjack wrote:Ron3rd wrote:
It will pull it; the biggest thing that will kick your arse is the 4 sp trans. If you like the trailer, I say go for it!
What is your issue with the 4 speed?
I am curious as well. I’ve never had an issue with a 4 speed. Except a 700r4 I tore up in my youth. Not the transmissions fault. Been driving 4 speeds for decades!
Thanks.
Jeremiah
Nothing "wrong" per se. It's just old tech compared to newer autos with more fwd gears, better TC lockup programming and better shift point programming.....and stronger internals.
It's also the only factory option for a big block burb so it is what it is.
