when You do lift the truck get bigger tires REMEMBER TO RE-GEAR THE AXLES , and for and automatic transmission get a LARGE COOLER alot of people don't think that is necessary,BS remember that when your paying for a new tranny . I drive a large sub plus i tow when we travel/offroad. I've done as...
you can get an aftermarket 42 gal fuel tank replace the 34(??) one still fits inside the frame .but seriously we all know these beast vehicles are not fuel friendly. more/bigger fuel containers i guess we can get a prius put a luggage rack on it and pray we make it .pack more fuel and know we will
1 have an 88 burb w/ too many mods daily driver. i run a 454, nv4500,4.88 gears,38" tires. do regular maintenance get solid 14 mpg whether running,parked,loaded,empty,off w/trailer 11. parts cheap,insurance cheaper .....enjoy
Merry Christmas man ! Thanks for the information, and advice I finally got the nv 4500 installed . I used the wilwood clutch master cylinder .works great thanks again.
I bought a new radiator used the tranny cooler side to heat the water, use a RV water pump, use non corrosive line w/ a 15ft hose at each end the inlet side w/ filter the outlet side w/ shower head . got to be careful to not overheat the water to wash w/.
ram assist driving
I have a DD w/ ram assist steering been using it for about 10 yrs . I drive a lifted suburban on 40s, I have a d60 in the front w/ a locker. I've had problems too, broke the steering box, destroyed the pump, I also use a cooler w/ the steering setup , I don't have hydroboost...
rollinsmokehigh stated--- big truck/ driveline ,big gas tank . if you're just starting ,get tried and true parts that last (kiss). i drive a sub as a daily driver (my expedition rig) i weight in around 7100-8000pds, that depends on the extra goodies i carry ,i use 38 but can run 44, the key...
I've watched and read alot on here, and wanted to say thanks to everyone for all of this, it is wonderful! I have an 88 GMC SUB that I have rebuilt to make more user friendly, including the trailer. It has 38 inch tires 60F/14R duel locked axles 4.88gears, w/ hydro-assist steering(RAVEN Power...