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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
It makes 360hp and 380ftlbs per the spec sheet. The 3500 Silverado’s rating is 13k-14klbs towing. I really appreciate you chiming in on my thread. I think the hitch is the major limiting factor and I found a place that will either order a higher rated hitch or will custom fabricate one to...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
I am not sure I follow you here. GVWR is different than GCWR. I found this for a 2018 Suburban LT on MotorTrend, GVWR is only 7500lbs. A comparable Silverado 3500 has a GVWR of 10700-12000. KBB shows it at 11600. I think @Doubeleive is right, to really figure out some of these figures a true...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
I agree 100% - this was not a truck designed to tow, but rather “haul” stuff around. Armor or large command center style items. But seeing as I do not live in “that part of town” and do not been be overly concerned I am more interested in the towing. I think generally speaking we are all...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
It has the electric cooling fans and has the 10.5” rear end with 4.10. She’s beefy. Not sure about the torsion bars.- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Thank your Thrust for the link! The 6585 curb weight makes a good bit of sense and I think lines up with its 1ton underpinning. Still funny how this blog says it comes with all the heavy duty tow adds but that hurts its towing capacity Do we think anyone writes an article like this and says to...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
I am going to reach out to them or there is a local hitch/trailer shop that I might talk to them and see what options they provide. I’m no custom metal fabricator, so if one of these two places can point me towards a product that works I can run a few bolts. Really appreciate the responses.- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Calsdad, I have rewatched Duraburb’s video several times and maybe I need to watch it a few more. I am going through exactly what you recommend by checking parts and comparing them to the HD pickups. I need to more closely analyze the frame section because I felt he glossed over the differences...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Marky, you seem to be asking the questions right before I get to them! I was looking online last night for new hitch units and there are none online that are made for the 3500 Suburban. I will have to upgrade it, but may need to go to the local trailer dealer and have them take a crack at it. I...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Thank you BacDoc for the reply. I am also looking for boat towing duty with this truck. I did not buy it to fit the tow duty but rather “perfect storm” purchase. I am hoping we can all come to an internet consensus that tow rating it more in the 13-14k range… you know everything you read on the...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Your confusion is the reason for my presence here haha. I am not sure when I will have a chance to do it but I will try to hit a scale at some point to get real world numbers.- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Thank you for the personal experience… I may try this and look into it further. I will keep you posted if it do. Might be helpful information to all the other 3500 owners out there. Seems to be a plethora of us clamoring for the info lol. Thank you for the info on seats too - this will likely...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
This link is super helpful by itself. Thank you! My wife and will also be happy to see we have the optional inboard driver/passenger airbag as safety was part of the reason behind getting a newer vehicle (been rocking around in a ‘99 Toyota). I have not weighed it yet. This truck still has...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Right around 12k. It’s listed at 11k even. It’s the L96/6L90 combo.- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Correct. L96/6L90 combo. 4.10 rear with G80. The GVWR listed in the door jam is 11k. Payload 4740 so I agree with your assessment. The factory tow hitch is showing max 10k - this may be an issue if we decide it can tow similar figure of a gas 3500 srw pickup. I have been looking around, but do...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Thank you Marky. I think you might be seeing my question. The 3500 was only rated by GM to tow 3000lbs but that seems appropriate when it’s armored and geared up for govt use. In a non-armored, civilian use what type of towing is possible? I think your second statement is for a standard...- Bigburb3500
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massage option
Hello My16tahoe, I have been looking into this as well but from what I have seen to put in Escalade Platinum seats with massage it requires an entire bcm reprogramming. The massage function works through the entertainment system and it not just on the seat. May be better to just buy an Amazon...- Bigburb3500
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Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions
Hello All, I recently purchased a 2018 Suburban 3500 and have no clue what I’m dealing with here. I am dangerous enough but as I go through the truck there are a lot of oddities I need help with figuring out. 1) The tow capacity is listed at 3000lbs. This is a non-armored unit and shows a...- Bigburb3500
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