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Old 11-02-2000, 10:35 PM   #1
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IS IT TRUE THAT SUBURBANS ARE BUILT ON 3/4 TON FRAMES, AND THAT THE SUSPENSION IS WHAT MAKES THEM "1/2 TON"?

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Old 11-05-2000, 09:37 PM   #2
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i would think its the other way around. built on the same frame and the suspensions are what makes them 1/2 3/4 tons. not sure but thats my .02cents


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Old 11-06-2000, 10:25 PM   #3
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From what I can tell, the frames are the same, but I do know the suspension pieces are heavy duty. Springs, tierods, etc.

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