Chevrolet Suburban 3500 Questions

[Geotrash]

Should have documented better but can walk anyone thru the process and parts list if needed. Mounted a set of SAE certified Rigid pod lights behind the grill that I plugged into the truck’s factory fog light harness. Works perfect and looks completely OEM. It’s a “cheap” alternative to Morimoto headlight replacements and makes those dark road a lot less dark!

Nice! Which ones did you get? Do you have a link, by chance?

 

[Bigburb3500]

Pretty sure these are them. The box is downstairs and can confirm tomorrow.

If you want to install them with an independent switch that is pretty straightforward. If you want to use them via the factory switch then it will take me a bit to put the full parts list together.

https://www.amazon.com/Rigid-Industries-D-Roading-Automotive/dp/B076MDWZ87/ref=asc_df_B076MDWZ87/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12667851049305011242&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009604&hvtargid=pla-2281435179778&psc=1&mcid=e40559f1d0803eaba4ba13749ba8c759&hvocijid=12667851049305011242-B076MDWZ87-&hvexpln=73

 

[Geotrash]

Pretty sure these are them. The box is downstairs and can confirm tomorrow.

If you want to install them with an independent switch that is pretty straightforward. If you want to use them via the factory switch then it will take me a bit to put the full parts list together.

https://www.amazon.com/Rigid-Industries-D-Roading-Automotive/dp/B076MDWZ87/ref=asc_df_B076MDWZ87/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12667851049305011242&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009604&hvtargid=pla-2281435179778&psc=1&mcid=e40559f1d0803eaba4ba13749ba8c759&hvocijid=12667851049305011242-B076MDWZ87-&hvexpln=73

Thanks, and no need to dig - I would use an additional factory-look toggle switch on the dash, keeping the factory fog lights in place.

 

[Geotrash]

Family outing to Carter Mountain Orchards, outside of Charlottesville today. Everyone was comfy and it rode great!

 

[Geotrash]

Last week I used my Autocal v3 and captured the logs and tune files for @BlackBearPerf to tune the Suburban 3500 HD. Paid my money for the new tune and sent the files off last night and received confirmation that I'm in the queue. They're the only ones I trust to do it after having such great results with their tunes, over the long haul, on our two Yukon XL Denali's.

I asked them to keep it compatible with 87 octane gas, so I'm not expecting a big performance bump, but the transmission shifts on this thing are sooooo soft in the service of comfort, that I worry about the transmission's longevity while towing. Looking forward to seeing what they cook up for it. I'll let y'all know what the results are.

Pic from our camping trip the weekend before last.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

Last week I used my Autocal v3 and captured the logs and tune files for @BlackBearPerf to tune the Suburban 3500 HD. Paid my money for the new tune and sent the files off last night and received confirmation that I'm in the queue. They're the only ones I trust to do it after having such great results with their tunes, over the long haul, on our two Yukon XL Denali's.

I asked them to keep it compatible with 87 octane gas, so I'm not expecting a big performance bump, but the transmission shifts on this thing are sooooo soft in the service of comfort, that I worry about the transmission's longevity while towing. Looking forward to seeing what they cook up for it. I'll let y'all know what the results are.

Pic from our camping trip the weekend before last.

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Love seeing the dog in the picture! And thank you for trusting us with tuning your rides!

 

[Bigburb3500]

Will be putting my order in next week as well. Hoping to be able to ask for something similar with quicker response for kick-down.

Super excited to hear your results and see their results on mine as well.

 

[Bigburb3500]

Full chip-and-cabutal ordered from @BlackBearPerf. Very much looking forward to what they can do and be part of their exclusive club.

Also, wondering if @Geotrash and I are the only tuned Suburban 3500 on the road. 1 of 2!

 

[Geotrash]

Full chip-and-cabutal ordered from @BlackBearPerf. Very much looking forward to what they can do and be part of their exclusive club.

Also, wondering if @Geotrash and I are the only tuned Suburban 3500 on the road. 1 of 2!

Woohoo! I hope you love it! I’m curious what you asked for in your request.

I received my tune files earlier this week from Justin (quick turnaround), so I’ll get them uploaded to the rig over the weekend. He mentioned that on these trucks, mid-grade 89 can be worth the small additional cost in improved fuel mileage. So I’ll run it and see how it goes.

 

[Marky Dissod]

... on these trucks, mid-grade 89 can be worth the small additional cost in improved fuel mileage. So I’ll run it and see how it goes.

Obviously this depends on price of 87, as well as the difference between 87 & 89.