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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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Default Long-Term Family Truckster Project........2016 Chevy Suburban 5.3/6L80E/2WD

Here she is the night she was purchased....
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 09:52 PM
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I see you got the "Brokeback Mountain Edition"
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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Spit-balling a future tow plan for this rig............probably towing 8,000lbs max, 30ft-ish ultra-light travel trailer........in no particular order:

1. Low boost (5-6lbs) PD supercharger (Edelbrock/Magnuson)
2. 285/65R-18 E Load rated tires
3. Oversize Sway bars (Hellwig/Addco)
4. Coil spring air bags or equivalent setup for added stability/level ride under load
5. Oversize trans cooler
6. Dual batteries (2nd battery tray already in place)
7. 4.10 rear diff gears w/limited slip and/or locker
8. Maybe larger front brakes or a more aggressive pad?
9. Nice catback exhaust (not really needed but hey, V8)
10. Maybe some type of header/higher flowing exhaust manifold
11. Good shocks
12. Oversize engine oil cooler

What am I missing?
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 08:47 PM
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Ill check back in a decade or so.....
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 07:06 AM
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Ill check back in a decade or so.....
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 11:25 PM
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I want your wheels... haha. Looks good man.
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve-O-08
I want your wheels... haha. Looks good man.
They are pretty decent for factory 18's! and no
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 09:12 AM
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Next round of mods:

Airlift Bags for the rear coil springs:

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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 09:18 AM
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Nice burb.

I had one for a rental a couple of months ago.

Have you had the recall work done regarding the front suspension?
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Old Aug 3, 2016 | 09:26 AM
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Should be a pretty nice family hauler.

Have you hauled your trailer yet? How bad does it need those bags? I'm kind of surprised its not some sort of adjustable air ride already.
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