99 Suburban Slow Build

[jimed43]

http://www.texasmotorcars.com/1999-Chevrolet-Suburban-Addison-Texas-75001/4653610

I have this over at my mechanics getting checked out. Any ideas or thoughts on this years model? Camping, Fishing, Mtn Bike Riding with the family would be the main uses.

Thanks

 

[Chucho]

Nice looking Burban!
I have a 95 and love it, lots of room for everyone and cargo.

 

[Chili]

Good looking rig, but no 4X4?

 

[jimed43]

It is 4x4. Just has the buttons on the dash. It is over at my mechanics. If he gives me the thumbs up it will be mine tomorrow.

Thanks

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[cowboy63645]

It is a decent price for the mileage and options. You will like it for the activities mentioned. Plenty of room for everyone and everything needed.
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[Chili]

It is 4x4. Just has the buttons on the dash. It is over at my mechanics. If he gives me the thumbs up it will be mine tomorrow.

Thanks

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Ah cool, missed it in the ad. Love it in that case! Small lift, some larger offroad tires, remove the running boards, and it's close to perfect!

 

[jimed43]

So what exactly would be a small lift?

Where can I find info like large tire size stock?

Any immediate mods?

Any idea on how to get a line in for my phone?

Thanks

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[cowboy63645]

You could go with a leveling kit, such as the one Rough Country offers. You would be able to run a 285/75/16 tire on your stock wheels as well. Makes for added ground clearance and not a lot out of pocket cost. I would also look into having the computer tuned by someone such as black bear tuning. Just my .02 of course.
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[jimed43]

Have my computer tuned? With all the stock parts? Will that make any difference?

Thanks

 

[cowboy63645]

I had the computer tuned on my trucks with nothing more than a drop in filter (K&N) and a replacement muffler and I see an average of 2mpg increase in town and highway with larger tires, a small lift and factory 3.42 gears.
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[Chili]

So what exactly would be a small lift?

Where can I find info like large tire size stock?

Any immediate mods?

Any idea on how to get a line in for my phone?

Thanks

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What do you mean by "line in for your phone"? Like for hands-free? If so an aftermarket stereo with bluetooth is your best bet.

You could go with a leveling kit, such as the one Rough Country offers. You would be able to run a 285/75/16 tire on your stock wheels as well. Makes for added ground clearance and not a lot out of pocket cost. I would also look into having the computer tuned by someone such as black bear tuning. Just my .02 of course.
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Pretty much what I meant by a small lift. Anything less than about 4" anyhow, but that's just my personal taste. And I agree on the tires, something around a 33" diameter equivalent.

Have my computer tuned? With all the stock parts? Will that make any difference?

Thanks

I have no personal experience or second hand knowledge about the 5.7, but have been told that even a "canned" tune from a chip or handheld tuner is worth the money on the 5.3 at least.

 

[kojackJKU]

Yep, a tuner or programmer is well worth the money. lots of power left on the table with even the stock gear on it. I have a 5.3 and im getting a tuner first thing.

 

[kojackJKU]

look for full size chev's suspension writeup. some F150 front keys and some spacers in the rear should get a nice lift and clearance for 285's...perfect for overland work!

 

[jimed43]

Mechanical Sound, gonna drive it for 2 days, and buy it on Friday!!!!

So Pumped right now!

 

[cowboy63645]

Congrats on a great rig!
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