Suburban, tahoe and yukon guys......

[nipper]

98 Suburban (Chevrolet) 1500 4x4 with 183k miles. Runs like a top. Just drove it from Indianapolis to Massachusetts and it ran flawlessly. Got 18 mpg. It has a whopping 40 gallon tank so I only had to stop once to fill it up. Tows the V20 easily. Only problems we have had over the years has been the air conditioning system. It has gone out 3 times since we purchased it used in 2002, and the repairs were EXPENSIVE. So expensive that I have not fixed it this third time it has gone out. I have kept fluids filled and clean and only other part had to replace was a starter motor at
175k miles.

[spareparts]

I'm thinking about upgrading the suspension on my 99 1500 to 1500HD specs, hey Ferm, Skools, ya'll know what the difference between them is. what it would take to convert it?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by nipper

98 Suburban (Chevrolet) 1500 4x4 with 183k miles. Runs like a top. Just drove it from Indianapolis to Massachusetts and it ran flawlessly. Got 18 mpg. It has a whopping 40 gallon tank so I only had to stop once to fill it up. Tows the V20 easily. Only problems we have had over the years has been the air conditioning system. It has gone out 3 times since we purchased it used in 2002, and the repairs were EXPENSIVE. So expensive that I have not fixed it this third time it has gone out. I have kept fluids filled and clean and only other part had to replace was a starter motor at
175k miles.

A/C problems on this model BURB were normally the compressor which can be solved by installing the SANDEN compressor, low side pressure switches, and the high side scrader valve port leaks. All of these are fairly simple fixes. I have yet to hear of an evaprorator fail in one of these model trucks, so I don't know what could be costing you taht much to fix.

Originally Posted by spareparts

I'm thinking about upgrading the suspension on my 99 1500 to 1500HD specs, hey Ferm, Skools, ya'll know what the difference between them is. what it would take to convert it?

They never made a 1500HD in the GMT 400 platform. They did make the 1500 diesel which uses all 2500 7800GVWR front suspension and a stiffer rear spring pack, and then there was the 6 lug 2500 which used 7200GVWR front suspension and a stiff rear spring pack. You could swap out your control arms with those from a 6 lug 2500, and then swap out your rear axle to a 9.5" 6 lug version.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

They never made a 1500HD in the GMT 400 platform. They did make the 1500 diesel which uses all 2500 7800GVWR front suspension and a stiffer rear spring pack, and then there was the 6 lug 2500 which used 7200GVWR front suspension and a stiff rear spring pack. You could swap out your control arms with those from a 6 lug 2500, and then swap out your rear axle to a 9.5" 6 lug version.

Spare, I currently own a '95 K1500 diesel and a '94 C1500 gasser. Like Ferm said, the front end is way more heavy duty on the diesel than my C1500. My Mom drives a '94 K2500 gasser with the 6 lug wheels. It definantly has stiffer rear springs than both of mine.

That guy Ferm sure knows some stuff.

[spareparts]

OK, change of plans now. After rethinking everything and heading off my wife's plan to buy a used Saturn(it is a nice car, just not what I want to be owing money on). I'm now in the market for a 03-06 Suburban. Needs to be a 5.3 2wd, under 80K if possible. Leather, third row, tow package. Any color but black or white(my favorite, but my wife hates it)I know its not going to tow with a 2500, but its higher than my 99. I think we're going to keep the 99 as my car, sell my Cherokee to my sister, and get my wife a newer burb. I need an older couples car, one that's been driven rarely, but taken care of. Any one run across one, let me know. I'm looking on craigs list in NC and SC. I hate to venture much further out with out some ones eyes on it before I drive to look at it. Thanks

[phatdaddy]

more mileage than you wanted, but comes with a fsu tag

http://panamacity.craigslist.org/ctd/2611771490.html

[brisboats]

2001 Burb here its a special ordered stripper 2500 with the 6.0 gasser closing in on 300K now ,4 x4 with 3.73 posi rear. It does better than my 06 HD 2500 ext cab 6.0 p/u 4:10's on mpg but I really don't bother keep track anymore. The Nanny hauls my kids around in it and she loves it. I am a big fan of the 6.0 and 8.1's just couldn't have a 5.3 at this point. I wish I could pony up for another one soon but in this economy we'll just keep on rollin with it. Paid 32k 10 years ago and it was well worth it, one tranny rebuild original engine burning mobil on since day one, couple of minor maint items and that been it. Gas guage doesn't work and the a/c compressor is on the way out but who cares. The old truck still looks good still runs good so we'll just keep on rollin. The old girl still will pull like a mule and I would take her x- country tommorow!

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