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BigDan3131 · 02-26-2014, 11:35 PM

I've been thinking that once I finish my turbo/4.8L setup in my 65 2 wheel drive that maybe buying a 65 4x4 Suburban is something I should have.

What I want to know is how strong are the front and rear ends in the Suburbans and were the early ones also available in 3/4 ton like the trucks? If I were to do another LS type swap in it and added a 4L80E should I keep the stock transfer case or upgrade to something newer?

I have no intention of doing any serious off-roading but for one of those backroad trips to a lake or driving in the snow when I need it. I'll just run the biggest tires that fit without mods, so something in a 31"?

02-26-2014, 11:35 PM	#1
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	60-66 4x4's I've been thinking that once I finish my turbo/4.8L setup in my 65 2 wheel drive that maybe buying a 65 4x4 Suburban is something I should have. What I want to know is how strong are the front and rear ends in the Suburbans and were the early ones also available in 3/4 ton like the trucks? If I were to do another LS type swap in it and added a 4L80E should I keep the stock transfer case or upgrade to something newer? I have no intention of doing any serious off-roading but for one of those backroad trips to a lake or driving in the snow when I need it. I'll just run the biggest tires that fit without mods, so something in a 31"? __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock



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