New TV: 3/4 ton Suburban

[Jack46]

We have an '08 2500 with now, 53,000. No issues other than a new battery and a adjustable side mirror that fell out of its housing. It is my daily driver as well. Over the time I've owned it, it seems to ride more and more like a truck, but of course, that is what it is.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by phbarnhart

Oh, absolutely, I'm just trying to figure out some trips that will let me get up to 500 miles towing that don't require going more than 50! It pretty much rules out the interstate and major highways: we'd get run over by a tractor-trailer.

phbarnhart;

Not sure if the maint schedule has changed for the new Burbs, but I remember a break-in service for the locking differential also, check the manual and ask the dealer if it needs to be changed.
Synthetic fluid with the GM additive has worked well in ours.

Bob

[phbarnhart]

Rechecked the manual...



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[slowmover]

My friend, you will have some fun running some routes past that CAT Scale that include back roads with diners and coffee shops you've always meant to check out . . solo or towing. I much enjoy trip planning. There is a thread up today about road food with some suggested sites.

[Eaglemate]

That's beautiful, and I started checking out the 2500's today, though muttering, "I don't want another Suburban", having just driven one 200,000 miles and humming "a change is gonna do ya good". Now I see your picture and sigh loudly.

Back to hunting down a 2500.

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by Eaglemate

That's beautiful, and I started checking out the 2500's today, though muttering, "I don't want another Suburban", having just driven one 200,000 miles and humming "a change is gonna do ya good". Now I see your picture and sigh loudly.

Back to hunting down a 2500.

Not only are they attractive, but there ain't a lot of options in the 3/4 ton SUV area, and if you want one made in the last 6 or so years your only choice is a Suburban.

[phbarnhart]

So, where to now!

[nswhite]

Good choice. Enjoy.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by phbarnhart

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So, where to now!

Hook-up and go, you'll know where when you get there.

Stream Happy!!

Bob

[r carl]

Originally Posted by phbarnhart

Not only are they attractive, but there ain't a lot of options in the 3/4 ton SUV area, and if you want one made in the last 6 or so years your only choice is a Suburban.

You know, the Suburban sure has stood the test of time.

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by r carl

You know, the Suburban sure has stood the test of time.

Here's an interesting video that's in that vein:

youtube.com/watch?v=9Emcy2mhhBs

[mefly2]

Very nice!
...under 50mpg ??? Agreed - pretty much forever unless you have some magic in the EB unit ... LOL

[Totty]

I have an 06 Suburban with the 8.1. By far my favorite vehicle I have ever had! Great purchase, congratulations!

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by Totty

I have an 06 Suburban with the 8.1. By far my favorite vehicle I have ever had! Great purchase, congratulations!

I fully agree with your first post.

Bob

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by Totty

I have an 06 Suburban with the 8.1. By far my favorite vehicle I have ever had! Great purchase, congratulations!

I'm glad to see that you like yours! They no longer put the mighty 8.1 in the Suburban but the 6.0 seems to have enough power; I haven't towed yet so I'll update on the results of that later. The 6-speed makes up for the 3.73 gearing nicely.

[phbarnhart]

I'll give you two guesses as to what showed up on a dolly today!




Hint: it's the black, not the orange, kind.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Orange is better......

Great choice...


Bob

[phbarnhart]

Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS

Orange is better......

Great choice...

Bob

Well that answers my question as to how I'm going to instal the massively heavy hitch head thing! Excellent idea.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by phbarnhart

Well that answers my question as to how I'm going to instal the massively heavy hitch head thing! Excellent idea.

Phil,

I do it every Spring....can't bring myself to leave it installed thru our WNY Winters.

Bob

[subfan1]

So does Pro Pride offer a dropped shank for your vintage Suburban Phil?