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02-20-2008, 08:04 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
Weaverville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 16
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tow vehicle with 4" lift
Okay, bear with me because I'm not too knowledgeable on this stuff yet. We've just purchased a 66 27' Overlander. And we're looking for a tow vehicle. We looked at a 91 Suburban tonight that already has a tow package and looks great in every respect except that it's got a 4" lift and sits on 33" tires, so it's really tall. My question is, if we buy this 'burb, are we going to have to modify the tow package in any way to get it okay to pull the 'stream?
Okay, Thanks,
Starr
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02-20-2008, 08:18 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Down Burb...
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Originally Posted by starr
Okay, bear with me because I'm not too knowledgeable on this stuff yet. We've just purchased a 66 27' Overlander. And we're looking for a tow vehicle. We looked at a 91 Suburban tonight that already has a tow package and looks great in every respect except that it's got a 4" lift and sits on 33" tires, so it's really tall. My question is, if we buy this 'burb, are we going to have to modify the tow package in any way to get it okay to pull the 'stream?
Okay, Thanks,
Starr
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If the price is right, my advise as a Burb user myself is bring the Burb
back down to stock ride height, and remove any "off road" suspension
equipment. Stiffer the suspension the harder it is on the trailer while towing.
My 95 has been a great tv, 3/4 ton w/soft ride suspension.
Oh buy the way....welcome to Wallyworld.
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02-20-2008, 08:19 PM
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
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Quote:
Originally Posted by starr
Okay, bear with me because I'm not too knowledgeable on this stuff yet. We've just purchased a 66 27' Overlander. And we're looking for a tow vehicle. We looked at a 91 Suburban tonight that already has a tow package and looks great in every respect except that it's got a 4" lift and sits on 33" tires, so it's really tall. My question is, if we buy this 'burb, are we going to have to modify the tow package in any way to get it okay to pull the 'stream?
Okay, Thanks,
Starr
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yes,
You should lower the burb 4" and put original tires on it. Towing with a vehicle with a high center of gravity is asking for problems.
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02-20-2008, 08:20 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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I'm with them.
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02-20-2008, 08:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Anytown USA
, The open road.
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 52
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Ditto. What more can I say, they are all right.
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02-20-2008, 08:51 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
Weaverville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 16
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Thanks for the advice, everyone!
...does anyone know what it would involve, or how much it would cost, to de-lift it? I can estimate on replacing the tires.
Thanks,
Starr
(super-excited about my new home...yes, I'm going to be a full-timer!!!)
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02-20-2008, 09:23 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by starr
Thanks for the advice, everyone!
...does anyone know what it would involve, or how much it would cost, to de-lift it? I can estimate on replacing the tires.
Thanks,
Starr
(super-excited about my new home...yes, I'm going to be a full-timer!!!)
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If it's just a lift kit without any other mod's it really wouldn't be that
difficult. Just remove the kit, and replace w/original components. Would
really have to know exactly whats been modified.
An off road truck shop should be able to help, just don't let them tell
ya that it will tow just fine as/is, it won't. Especially an A/S.
Post some pic's if you can, can the present owner offer any help as to
whats been done.
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02-20-2008, 09:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 23' Safari
1978 31' Excella 500
Franklin
, Indiana
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I can't remember if the '91 burb was independent front suspension yet or not. If it has a solid front axle, then it should be fairly painless to lower it back to stock. If it's IFS, a lot of times it's not so easy. They have to remove some suspension component mounts from the frame permanently. That would be a deal breaker in my mind. Also, include the cost of re-alignment either way!
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02-20-2008, 10:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1961 22' Safari
Union
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2007
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If the modifications were done for appearance that is one thing. However, my fear with that vehicle would be if it was lifted for off-roading and "stump jumping". Check it over carefully and ask questions before buying. Who was the principle driver and their age?
If all that checks out OK, then return it to the original height and have a nice tow vehicle!
Sam
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02-20-2008, 10:54 PM
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Vagabond
1973 31' Sovereign
1991 34' Excella
Fort Meade Md. RV park slot 8!!
, Motorsports Photographer
Join Date: May 2002
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02-21-2008, 01:27 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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to each his own...
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Originally Posted by DaPlumber
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Whatever floats your Stream
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02-21-2008, 02:36 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
Weaverville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 16
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Thanks everyone for all the advice. After carefully considering all of it, we decided against buying this one. The price is not right, unfortunately, and we have some other tantalizing possibilities on the horizon.
Thanks,
Starr
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02-21-2008, 03:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Broadway
, North Carolina
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 838
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Yeah - what everybody said - it depends
My 2WD with 3" lift and 33" tires is still lower than the 3/4 ton 4x4 it replaced. It tows extremely well - better than stock, I think due to beefier rear springs, improved ride height and steering geometry.
A quality lift (using spindles in the front rather than longer springs, add-a-leaf in rear rather than blocks) should be OK.
...........Scott
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2000 F150 4.2L (retired), 2011 F250 6.2L, 2010 ML550, 2000 Excursion 7.3L
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