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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    Thank you for the input! Given the budget I have been allotted and the rumblings of complaints from the back seats, I will still go ahead and buy these shocks. HOPEFULLY, I will have an amazing 50-80k mile experience with them and then I can upgrade to a set of reservoir 2.5” kings with full...
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    Interesting… supports why new HD models come with “Ranchos” from the factory these days! When I pull them I will let you know if they have branding on them. I cannot visually see any when walking by. I agree with you, just look at pickups in general. Platinum F:150s and High Country Chevys and...
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    Thank you for the input! How many miles did you put on each set of Rancho shocks? For a full set of 4 it is hard to beat $350-ish. I just looked up Sway-A-Way and they look great but I am not ready to bite off $2000 for a set of shocks… maybe in the future after I got thru 3 sets of Ranchos lol...
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    I know this truck was not designed for normal consumer purchasing but I think they missed an opportunity. It’s like a new Excursion without the diesel option. I will keep you posted. I hopefully will order them in the next few weeks and will install in Oct. Will update you! I agree, the 70k...
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    Advice on purchasing a used 2003 with 100k miles

    Also, how much are they asking for it? If it’s $2000 and runs & drives that’s a steal! Especially if it is 4x4… but if they are asking $25k then I would say you have a lot more options at that price.
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    This is great info Geo! Dang, these trucks are heavy. Not that I want you to be in the same scenario but we had to do a panic stop the other day (no trailer) and for the size, it comes down to a stop FAST. Nose dive is very minimal and you never feel like the truck is on edge. Very planted. +1...
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    GM Vehicles with the 1.6L turbo diesel. Equinox, Terrain, Cruze. Info, thoughts, experiences?

    Saw your post of the 6.6 build and followed you over here *spooky music playing* I was thinking about this and I have zero experience with this engine but did a quick Autotrader search to find these cars go for mid-teens to low $20k. I did the same search for hybrid Toyota Avalon, Corolla...
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    6.6 Gas L8T Engine Swap in 2015 Suburban

    This was such a great build thread! Not sure if you have seen my thread on my truck but I have a 3500 Suburban with a 6L90 and 4.10s, if I have to do any engine work and cannot afford a diesel conversion this looks like a PERFECT option. You did great work with the truck! I feel you on the...
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    I have read that too… I have not seen it confirmed anywhere tho and the 4600 is also not technically “fitted” for our truck.
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    So many of the cross reference also points to his gen of Suburban but I’m focusing on the 2010 3500 JUST in case there is any valving differences and would prefer to focus on another 1-ton unit.
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    1) Cruise control is your friend if you are trying to get decent mpg. We averaged about 15-15.5 all in all. 2) Mirrors suck. Going to look at budgeting for tow mirrors and buy the BoostAuto ones. Might be a little while… $800 is steep 3) Looking at replacing shocks but really frustrated because...
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    We just completed a 1700 mile round trip. Have racked up about 4K, almost 5k miles since purchase. I am fairly confident my shocks are complete trash at this point… lots of bobbing. I have an inquiry out to Bilstein for correct part number as the 5100 is not “technically” a fitted part. I have...
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    Dealer had my 24 Yukon painted without my permission.

    I am a bit surprised about not matching the paint… many of the new shops have the auto mixers and I think some places are required to have the automated machines to be “qualified” to do work. I wonder if their machine is out of tolerance or one of the dyes was aged. Would have attributed to the...
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    321 mile 1998 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban

    Wow. Just wow. Truck is a cherry in Cherry Red! I do realize this is museum quality but… $82k is a bit much… I know I’m going to be blasted for saying that as I do love this body style. I just cannot rationalize this in any way other than “I have too much money.” *I have yet to actually have...
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    Denali in the OBX NC dunes?

    Family and I have been going out for years and recently had our Suburban out there. It is a heavy vehicle but if you air down you will be fine. Remember to turn traction control off as it will cut power when the wheels spins.
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    Thanks. Wonder if/how much difference the trans thermostat will make? Tried putting it on high sensitivity and they will wipe with too much pollen on the glass… not sure. Oh well. Small first world problem.
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    THATS why I any see Jack, Betty, or the Prius I’m going to merge into! Thank you! Will probably do this as well and give me a good starting point to look into adding auto dimming to the driver mirror too. Also, two other questions: 1) Without load, what do you see the transmission temp avg...
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    Disappointed newbie

    Well now. I feel left out that I didn’t get a chance to chime in! Hello! I’m here to help but more likely the one who will get in your way. I fix GM products with hammers and nails. Little epoxy to smooth it over.
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    Are you sure? Unless I am looking at the wrong part and this is the engine oil drain plug…?
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    This by itself is a huge win for servicing these trucks long term. Everyone’s opinions and insight is super helpful!
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    I am going to check to see if my truck does but I am 99% confident it does not. I think fleet vehicles did get them in some cases but not all.
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    Newer trans doesn’t not have a dipstick. We are both planning to add what GM should have included.
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    Great! I am in the same boat haha and will probably do it after a few more trips I have planned So I’m not 100% sure… I think the front end is a mix of pickup HD and previous gen-2500 Suburban. I would GUESS a lot of stuff is interchangeable but have not dug enough to confirm. I do know the...
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    Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

    @Geotrash, will you be doing the add a transmission dipstick modification? I think this is something I am going to do and the 6L90 should be easy? Also, have been messaging with several major lift companies, no one supports our truck for aftermarket. Might be limited to stock replacement shocks...
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    off-road and highway tires?

    **caution sarcasm following this disclaimer** Ya, I don’t need snow tires because I have traction control. It’s has gotten me out of course 10 FEET snow drifts after I swerved to avoid a rare albino snow deer. My AT are fine but everyone else should have them. Back to reality: I do agree a...

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