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91burbun · 12-08-2009, 11:18 AM

I recently purchased a 1991 Chevy Suburban, all original down to the "Outrider" conversion, by UCI. I haven't been able to find any information or either the company or actual conversion. Does any body here know anything about these Suburbans?

91burbun · 12-08-2009, 04:43 PM

http://s742.photobucket.com/albums/x...t=291-Copy.jpg

Jonboy · 12-08-2009, 08:03 PM

There were a few conversion companies that were based in Mansfield or close by. The last one to fold in Mansfield was Trail Master, which might have been a continuation of UCI. The upside is that it looks like they pretty much left the inside alone. The factory seats wear a lot better than most of the conversion stuff. Looks like a good start to me.

91burbun · 12-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Thank You JonBoy, and yes the interior is all factory except for the roof mounted counsel with the lights? Are suburbans like these worth anything more being conversions, is there any interest in conversion suburbans?

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-08-2009, 11:36 PM

That is a nice lookin 'burb you've got there. Noticed the headliner is droopin a bit. Easy fix for it would be to take it out, turnit upside down then gently pull back the fabric and spray both sufaces of the headliner with 3M GENERAL TRIM ADHESIVE, let it dry for about 5-8 minutes to get tacky, then press the 2 sections back together. Reinstall and you'll be good for a long time.

BTW I like the quote in your sig

91burbun · 12-09-2009, 02:25 AM

BLE'BURBAN- Thanks for the advice on the head liner. I have read your cluster mod and overhead console write ups, been looking for a clean way to put a tach in the burban, now i just need to start looking for donor cluster!!!

I couldn't help myself, is OK with you if i use your quote in my sig?

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-09-2009, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91burbun

BLE'BURBAN- Thanks for the advice on the head liner. I have read your cluster mod and overhead console write ups, been looking for a clean way to put a tach in the burban, now i just need to start looking for donor cluster!!!

I couldn't help myself, is OK with you if i use your quote in my sig?

Not a problem at all bud Go for it.... Oh That's right..... YOU ALREADY DID!!!

*BGRAFX* · 12-09-2009, 10:39 AM

Man that's a nice Suburban I've never seen the outrider series. Sure is a lot of stripes. Do you plan to leave it stock?
Ble burban thanks for the headliner info. I need to try that on mine.

91burbun · 12-09-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

Man that's a nice Suburban I've never seen the outrider series. Sure is a lot of stripes. Do you plan to leave it stock?
Ble burban thanks for the headliner info. I need to try that on mine.

BGRAFX- I didnt know anything about these outrider suburbans so im still learning. yes yes it is alot of strips, as for right now the plan is to
1- tires and wheels
2- start body repairs
3- BLE'BURBAN's cluster mod
4- Headliner
5- little s**t while raising my 8 month old

91burbun · 12-09-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Not a problem at all bud Go for it.... Oh That's right..... YOU ALREADY DID!!!

ok cool, just dont want to upset anyone, thanks man!!!

*BGRAFX* · 12-09-2009, 11:39 AM

Ya I hear ya, I got my suburban strictly because of my 3kids. I really wanted a shortbed crewcab but couldn't find one or a donor truck before the kids were born and got a good deal from a neighbor on my suburban. So I currently have the 3rd row seat out and I can lay down the middle seat if I need to haul anything.

91burbun · 12-09-2009, 12:29 PM

this is my 3rd suburban, i love these old girls btw BGRAFX do you still have that 91 GMC grill????

*BGRAFX* · 12-09-2009, 01:52 PM

No I put an ad on craigslist that I was selling my 91front end parts. and ending up trading with a local board member on here for his 81 front end with cowl hood and billet grill. I got what i wanted and he got what wanted. lol

Check out my album pics below my signature.

91burbun · 12-09-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

No I put an ad on craigslist that I was selling my 91front end parts. and ending up trading with a local board member on here for his 81 front end with cowl hood and billet grill. I got what i wanted and he got what wanted. lol

Check out my album pics below my signature.

ok cool thanks BGRAFX

91burbun · 12-10-2009, 01:28 AM

So...I can't help myself...this thing just sits too LOW.
The Plan:
Flip kit in rear (stock) with longer shackle-down the road a DIY4X kit
For the front factory 1998 C1500 coils
should equal out to be around 4 inches front and rear

What do you guys think, be honest because i don't want to f**k this burban up!!!!

Jonboy · 12-10-2009, 09:54 AM

I am pretty sure a flip kit will lower the back. Are you talking about moving the rear axle over the leafs, or flipping the spring hangers?

dropd80s · 12-10-2009, 01:15 PM

I think hes talking about a shackle flip not an axle flip.

91burbun · 12-10-2009, 02:24 PM

dropd80s- yes i am talking about a shackle flip

91burbun · 12-10-2009, 05:35 PM

OK so from what I have learned

1 The front 88-98 spring will fit and lift my suburban
2 The rear suspension will not be a big deal; new springs or a add-a-leaf, shackle hanger kit

Diy4x.com part # 231H or FatBobsGarage for custom add-a-leaf or shackle lift kit

the problem is that I don't know what the spring rates are for a 1991 Suburban or a 1998 Chevy truck. Will the front coil springs off a 1998 truck hold or they compress lending to a crappy ride and no lift???

edit:
91 suburban coil spring rate-1,068 Lbs.
98 C1500 coil spring rate-???
95 C2500 coil spring rate-1,400 Lbs.

Thanks to Micky over at Eaton Detroit Spring

Thanks to Bill over at Fat Bobs Garage for your continued help with the theoretical

12-08-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
91burbun Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Flower Mound TX Posts: 18	Suburban Questions I recently purchased a 1991 Chevy Suburban, all original down to the "Outrider" conversion, by UCI. I haven't been able to find any information or either the company or actual conversion. Does any body here know anything about these Suburbans?

12-08-2009, 08:03 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Suburban Questions There were a few conversion companies that were based in Mansfield or close by. The last one to fold in Mansfield was Trail Master, which might have been a continuation of UCI. The upside is that it looks like they pretty much left the inside alone. The factory seats wear a lot better than most of the conversion stuff. Looks like a good start to me.

12-08-2009, 11:36 PM	#5
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Suburban Questions That is a nice lookin 'burb you've got there. Noticed the headliner is droopin a bit. Easy fix for it would be to take it out, turnit upside down then gently pull back the fabric and spray both sufaces of the headliner with 3M GENERAL TRIM ADHESIVE, let it dry for about 5-8 minutes to get tacky, then press the 2 sections back together. Reinstall and you'll be good for a long time. BTW I like the quote in your sig __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

12-09-2009, 10:39 AM	#8
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Suburban Questions Man that's a nice Suburban I've never seen the outrider series. Sure is a lot of stripes. Do you plan to leave it stock? Ble burban thanks for the headliner info. I need to try that on mine.

12-09-2009, 11:39 AM	#11
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Suburban Questions Ya I hear ya, I got my suburban strictly because of my 3kids. I really wanted a shortbed crewcab but couldn't find one or a donor truck before the kids were born and got a good deal from a neighbor on my suburban. So I currently have the 3rd row seat out and I can lay down the middle seat if I need to haul anything.

12-09-2009, 01:52 PM	#13
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: Suburban Questions No I put an ad on craigslist that I was selling my 91front end parts. and ending up trading with a local board member on here for his 81 front end with cowl hood and billet grill. I got what i wanted and he got what wanted. lol Check out my album pics below my signature.

12-10-2009, 09:54 AM	#16
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Suburban Questions I am pretty sure a flip kit will lower the back. Are you talking about moving the rear axle over the leafs, or flipping the spring hangers?

12-10-2009, 01:15 PM	#17
dropd80s Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita falls tx Posts: 429	Re: Suburban Questions I think hes talking about a shackle flip not an axle flip.

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