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  1. arveetek

    Expo Suburban/Tahoe thread

    I love my Tahoe! She's a 95 2 door with the factory 6.5L turbo diesel. I'm just now getting into this overlanding/expedition gig. I've been off-roading for several years, having fun with my Jeep TJ. I think overlanding is more fun, however. I love my Tahoe more than my Jeep...
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    IFS really that bad?

    I have 240K miles on my IFS rig, and haven't had to touch any of the front end components yet. Granted, most of those miles are easy pavement miles, but still. The biggest drawback to IFS: if you want to lift it, it's expensive, and when it's all said and done, you haven't gained anything...
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    70 C-20 4x4 Suburban Father/Son project

    I'm sure you know this, but make sure and use new head bolts. The 6.2L uses TTY bolts, and they should not be reused once installed. Where are you going to get a gear drive set? I was under the impression they weren't being manufactured anymore. I used a gear drive in my last 6.2L build. It...
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    Lets see some full size pictures...

    Yep, 100% factory diesel option. I average 18 mpg. I wish I could squeeze a bit more out of her, but that's the best she'll do. The four 6.2L's I've had managed to do a bit better, around 20 mpg. Casey
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    70 C-20 4x4 Suburban Father/Son project

    Nice build! As a newbie to this forum, I spent some time reading through all the posts. I'm a big 6.2L/6.5L fan myself. I've done two diesel swaps. First one was a '77 K5 Blazer that I swapped a 5.7L Olds diesel into, and then later swapped that out for a 6.2L. My other swap was a long-term...
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    83 Suburban 6.2 Project

    Sorry about your house! I've enjoyed reading about your Suburban! I'm a long time 6.2L/6.5L fan myself. Here's what I've owned to date: '77 Blazer (originally 305 that I swapped for a 5.7L diesel that I later swapped for a 6.2L diesel) '81 C20 pickup (originally 305 that I swapped to 6.2L...
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    Lets see some full size pictures...

    Thanks, I really appreciate it. I've never seen another diesel Tahoe in person; just pictures on the internet. I've seen lots of Suburbans, old Blazers, and tons of trucks, but never a Tahoe/Blazer in this body style. This is my 5th GM diesel; I've had three N/A 6.2L's, one turbocharged 6.2L...
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    6.5 td instead of 454tbi

    I've done several GM gas to 6.2L diesel conversions. After it's all said and done, I would recommend selling your current vehicle and buying a factory diesel vehicle if you're set on diesel power. (I love diesel power myself!) My '95 Tahoe with 6.5L turbo, 4L80E, 3.42 gears, and 31" tires...
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    Fullsize Diesel Questions

    I'm sad that the big 3 don't make diesel SUV's anymore. GM made the most, with tons of Blazers and Suburbans over the years. But after the introduction of the Duramax, they dropped the SUV option completely. After Ford quit the Excursion, you're pretty much left with a full size truck as your...
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    Lets see some full size pictures...

    Another shot: Casey
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    Lets see some full size pictures...

    Here's another "clean" shot: Casey
  12. arveetek

    Lets see some full size pictures...

    Newbie here Newbie to the forum here! My name is Casey, and have been lurking around for a few days gazing at all the sweet rides! I come from a wheeling background, and have a mildly built Jeep TJ with a suspension lift and locked front end. I only recently became aware of the...
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