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Transgo makes a great shift kit for towing. It's also a great kit for basically everything.


Get a large trans cooler as that will lower the temps.


And you might need an upgrade to the radiator.



Other than that you might need to upgrade to a bigger truck.
 
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Originally Posted by hydrashocker
Transgo makes a great shift kit for towing. It's also a great kit for basically everything.


Get a large trans cooler as that will lower the temps.


And you might need an upgrade to the radiator.



Other than that you might need to upgrade to a bigger truck.
who sells a bigger/better radiator?

how hard is the shift kit to put in?

I plan on getting an RV at the end of the year, but i was hoping i could get away with towing with the D in the mean time.
 
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Nobody but specialized shops sell upgradeable radiators that I know of but you night just need a new one.

Depending on the shift kit, have your transmission shop put it in when they do a full service.

I'm sure you can hold off, but get a really big trans cooler and check the clutch fan. Also slow down and don't tow in Over Drive, press the tow button.
 
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hydra hit it right, he must not be drinking yet
 
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"yet"......lol
 
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well i wasnt gonna leave it off . . .
 
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what tranny do i have in my 03 durango? how do i figure that out? i want to get a transgo shift kit.

is there anything else i need to do in there when i put the shift kit in? besides the filters.
 
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Originally Posted by shortyR6
what tranny do i have in my 03 durango? how do i figure that out? i want to get a transgo shift kit.

is there anything else i need to do in there when i put the shift kit in? besides the filters.
Tell us what engine you have.
 
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Originally Posted by gr8scott72
Tell us what engine you have.
4.7 ltr V8


i was looking at this kit, i just wanted to make sure its for my vehicle.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRANS...Q5fAccessories
 

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I would buy this one:


Transgo
SK®45RFE
Updgraded

www.transgo.com


Yes there will be some moderation of the valve body so have you local shop install it with a service (fluid/filters). Ensure they only use ATF+4. Have them take a look in your trans to make sure it looks good enough for a shift kit.
 


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