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+1 on the Suburban 3500. Most of them available right now are LS (lowest) trim, and have been on the market for several weeks - probably because on paper the towing capacity is 3,000 lbs. But that's not because of any lack of capability - same frame and powertrain as the GMT900 generation 2500's, but with a bigger rear axle and brakes from the 3500 pickups. They were intended for government customers and armoring so GM didn't pursue the J2807 towing capacity certification test. But if you keep your eyes open, the few LT's produced are starting to find their way to the used market, too. Even the LS trim models are pretty well-equipped though, save for cloth seats.

They're a well-kept secret because they weren't sold to the general public, but they have all of the creature comforts and more modern styling of the K2xx generation rigs. When we take ours camping, there are always guys stopping by to ask about it because they've never seen one.

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Welcome from SoCal. Our Denali XL with black / black was Summer do’able. 10-13 or All 2500 have separate front / rear a/c & heat units. The factory remote start will pre cool the truck in 5-10 min.

The Ex. oil burners are great trucks. I wanted one, but slim pickings on this coast. I didn’t want to build mine, I’m too OCD on getting into everything.

If you’re only going to keep it for a year of two consider the 15+ 3500. You’ll likely get to sell it at par or more when the time comes.
 

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Lots of good info in this thread. I had no idea they made a Suburban 3500, which makes me want one even more.
Did either model come with a 14 bolt? I could've sworn the early 07/08 models came with the 14 bolt. Can someone enlighten me please?
 

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Lots of good info in this thread. I had no idea they made a Suburban 3500, which makes me want one even more.
Did either model come with a 14 bolt? I could've sworn the early 07/08 models came with the 14 bolt. Can someone enlighten me please?

Yup.

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But with 4” axle tubes

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Here you go!

 

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Ohhh, that was a good look into the Duraburb garage. Nice to know you can drop my 09 Esky body onto the 2017+ 3500 / 1Ton chassis.

That’s also the 1st overhead look I’ve had at the dual tank set up.
 

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Duraburb does a great job walking thru the trucks. These really should have been more readily available to the public as they are awesome trucks!
Not that @Geotrash and I are biased by any means, but if you want the “best of the best” modern SUV out there… this is really hard to beat.
 

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Duraburb does a great job walking thru the trucks. These really should have been more readily available to the public as they are awesome trucks!
Not that @Geotrash and I are biased by any means, but if you want the “best of the best” modern SUV out there… this is really hard to beat.
That really was a great video.

I have to agree, the 3500 Burb really is the ultimate SUV.
 

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GM recently announced that they’re dropping the 3.0L Diesel for Escalade in 2025. Other models will apparently retain it.

GM also just lost a Class action on the fuel pumps for the 11-16 6.6L Duramax LML Diesel CP4 pumps.


With that mess being cleaned up more 2500 & 3500 6.6L diesel chassis will live on for a potential transplant of my Esky
 

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GM recently announced that they’re dropping the 3.0L Diesel for Escalade in 2025. Other models will apparently retain it.

GM also just lost a Class action on the fuel pumps for the 11-16 6.6L Duramax LML Diesel CP4 pumps.


With that mess being cleaned up more 2500 & 3500 6.6L diesel chassis will live on for a potential transplant of my Esky
Hate to burst your bubble but I do not believe the 2500 and 3500 Silverado chassis are the same as our SUVs… Duraburb is talking about the Suburban 3500 chassis as being able to accommodate the body swap you desire. These trucks are 6.0 w/6L90 trans
 

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