What Is Your Suburban choice? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 12-07-2011, 08:18 PM

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OK I've never posted a poll before so I hope I don't screw anything up here.

This is a hypothetical question:

There are two '67-'72 suburbans for sale, reasonably priced and you had the spare cash to buy ONE. They are the same year, same color, same options, same engine & trans combo, same price, etc... They are exactly alike except one is a 2 wheel drive and one is a 4x4. Which one would you buy.... If you want to post a reason for your vote feel free to do so.

Thanks for helping me out here.

LockDoc

vectorit · 12-07-2011, 08:30 PM

4X4 for me hands down.

These old trucks to me just have a certain tough but sweet personality to me when they are 4 wheel drive.

Plus I think they look better with 4x4 suspension.

All about personal taste.

kmoore · 12-07-2011, 10:02 PM

Four wheel no question.
These are nostalgic for me between used for recreation in the woods, forest service or getting the crews to the undeveloped jobsite. Just love the stance, knowing the capability if neccessary. You may seldon use it as four wheel or need it as such but it is there when you need it. I have two other four wheel drives so I am biased. A two wheel will always be two wheel drive with no other options.

YBNORML · 12-07-2011, 09:57 PM

Being as I love to lower EVERYTHING

Even my daily is lowered! I vote for the 2wd.

**CMACDONALD1** · 12-07-2011, 10:18 PM

I have to say I like them both but when it comes right down to it I would have the 2wd because I would never go 4 wheeling in my restored burb. I had a 4wd blazer for a couple of years and really liked it but always wanted a 2wd blazer and thats the way I feel about the burbs. I like them low to cruise around town with the family. Thought I would post a pic of the burb I just finished this year.

YBNORML · 12-07-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CMACDONALD1

I have to say I like them both but when it comes right down to it I would have the 2wd because I would never go 4 wheeling in my restored burb. I had a 4wd blazer for a couple of years and really liked it but always wanted a 2wd blazer and thats the way I feel about the burbs. I like them low to cruise around town with the family. Thought I would post a pic of the burb I just finished this year.

OK, now your starting to make me jealous

**CMACDONALD1** · 12-07-2011, 11:02 PM

Lol!!! YBNORMAL you need to hit the vote button we are being out numbered here by 4x4 lovers!!! It's all good thou I like them all.

rsavage · 12-08-2011, 12:00 AM

I've got a 2 wheel drive, but I am partial to 4X4's. I'd go with the 4 by.

dougo · 12-08-2011, 12:30 AM

4x4 for me - i use mine for trips in winter and summer, in the snow and back country dirt roads that sometimes requre 4 wheel drive. i also like the look.

mosesburb · 12-08-2011, 12:55 AM

Has to be 4wd. I like going places that require the use of 4wd to get there.

rocknss · 12-08-2011, 05:30 PM

Has to be 2 wheel drive.

72ArizonaBurb · 12-09-2011, 09:08 AM

I partial to the 2 wheel drive. One less thing to repair and the gas milage is even worse on a 4 x 4. Don't get me wrong though... I would be proud to own a 4 x 4. I would take the one in the best condition.

Hey CCMcdonald. Your Burb looks better every time you post a picture. Nice job!

xman · 12-09-2011, 09:25 AM

even though I live near Chicago I would pick a 2wd suburban over a 4x4
mine sits a little high right now almost looks a little like a 4x4
but its 2wd and a drop kit and new wheels will be added this spring

**CMACDONALD1** · 12-09-2011, 12:31 PM

Thanks 72Arizonaburb!!! Your burb looks awsome as well. I think its pretty cool that we were almost on the same schedule with our builds this year. Lots of late nights in the garage but well worth it.

gcburdic · 12-09-2011, 12:36 PM

2wd for me....but having this 3/4 ton 8 lugger is like almost being 4wd

DINS 1 · 12-09-2011, 01:24 PM

4X4 lifted so you have to jump to get in and can fall out.

shawno72 · 12-09-2011, 02:05 PM

I have to say "its never low enough" so if I HAD to buy a 4x4 it would have to be lowered.

Dunenutt · 12-09-2011, 02:25 PM

I voted 4x4.

The last 6 vehicles I have owned were 4x4's. I own 3 right now, have space for one more. I feel like my butt is draggin if there is'nt at least 3 feet between me and terra firma.

rjsdad · 12-09-2011, 03:15 PM

4x4 for me. Mud, snow, dunes. Many more places to go with a 4x.

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**richard2717** · 12-09-2011, 03:16 PM

With the Suburban I had to vote 4x4 with the panel I would have to go 2wd

zellway · 12-09-2011, 03:58 PM

I'm the only one to say "flip a coin" Where I live it would be cool to have one of each.

I have the 2wd now I just need to me a 4x4.

Bigblueburban · 12-09-2011, 05:16 PM

I said flip a coin. mine is 2wd and I love them bagged and ground scraping but Im also looking for a 4x4 right now. VECTORIT has an amazing looking truck and you cant deny how classy yet menacing they look.

**LockDoc** · 12-09-2011, 06:14 PM

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Thanks for all of the replies guys. You will know later tonight why I posted the poll...

LockDoc

lowrollin70gmc · 12-09-2011, 08:36 PM

4x4 for the fun of it, even if you don't go hard core off roading. It can be fun without thrashing. All the interior space to make a nice hunting rig with room for people and stuff.

I have a slammed 2WD truck and a 4WD burb and it's perfect that way.

gcburdic · 12-09-2011, 10:28 PM

Ok Leon...It's later tonight isn't it???...What ya got going on

View Poll Results: What Is Your Suburban choice?
2 Wheel Drive For Me	26	48.15%
The 4x4 Without A Doubt	25	46.30%
I Would Have To Flip A Coin	3	5.56%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

12-07-2011, 08:18 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,849	What Is Your Suburban choice? - OK I've never posted a poll before so I hope I don't screw anything up here. This is a hypothetical question: There are two '67-'72 suburbans for sale, reasonably priced and you had the spare cash to buy ONE. They are the same year, same color, same options, same engine & trans combo, same price, etc... They are exactly alike except one is a 2 wheel drive and one is a 4x4. Which one would you buy.... If you want to post a reason for your vote feel free to do so. Thanks for helping me out here. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-07-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? 4X4 for me hands down. These old trucks to me just have a certain tough but sweet personality to me when they are 4 wheel drive. Plus I think they look better with 4x4 suspension. All about personal taste. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 12-08-2011 at 12:28 AM. Reason: Added photo

12-07-2011, 10:02 PM	#3
kmoore Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ten mile, tn Posts: 18	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? Four wheel no question. These are nostalgic for me between used for recreation in the woods, forest service or getting the crews to the undeveloped jobsite. Just love the stance, knowing the capability if neccessary. You may seldon use it as four wheel or need it as such but it is there when you need it. I have two other four wheel drives so I am biased. A two wheel will always be two wheel drive with no other options.

12-07-2011, 09:57 PM	#4
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? Being as I love to lower EVERYTHING Even my daily is lowered! I vote for the 2wd. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-07-2011, 10:18 PM	#5
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? I have to say I like them both but when it comes right down to it I would have the 2wd because I would never go 4 wheeling in my restored burb. I had a 4wd blazer for a couple of years and really liked it but always wanted a 2wd blazer and thats the way I feel about the burbs. I like them low to cruise around town with the family. Thought I would post a pic of the burb I just finished this year. Attached Images __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

12-07-2011, 11:02 PM	#7
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? Lol!!! YBNORMAL you need to hit the vote button we are being out numbered here by 4x4 lovers!!! It's all good thou I like them all. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

12-08-2011, 12:00 AM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? I've got a 2 wheel drive, but I am partial to 4X4's. I'd go with the 4 by. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

12-08-2011, 12:30 AM	#9
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? 4x4 for me - i use mine for trips in winter and summer, in the snow and back country dirt roads that sometimes requre 4 wheel drive. i also like the look. __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

12-08-2011, 12:55 AM	#10
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? Has to be 4wd. I like going places that require the use of 4wd to get there. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

12-08-2011, 05:30 PM	#11
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? Has to be 2 wheel drive.

12-09-2011, 09:08 AM	#12
72ArizonaBurb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 419	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? I partial to the 2 wheel drive. One less thing to repair and the gas milage is even worse on a 4 x 4. Don't get me wrong though... I would be proud to own a 4 x 4. I would take the one in the best condition. Hey CCMcdonald. Your Burb looks better every time you post a picture. Nice job! Attached Images

12-09-2011, 09:25 AM	#13
xman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 198	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? even though I live near Chicago I would pick a 2wd suburban over a 4x4 mine sits a little high right now almost looks a little like a 4x4 but its 2wd and a drop kit and new wheels will be added this spring Attached Images

12-09-2011, 12:31 PM	#14
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? Thanks 72Arizonaburb!!! Your burb looks awsome as well. I think its pretty cool that we were almost on the same schedule with our builds this year. Lots of late nights in the garage but well worth it. __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

12-09-2011, 12:36 PM	#15
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? 2wd for me....but having this 3/4 ton 8 lugger is like almost being 4wd Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present



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12-09-2011, 01:24 PM	#16
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? 4X4 lifted so you have to jump to get in and can fall out. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

12-09-2011, 02:05 PM	#17
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? I have to say "its never low enough" so if I HAD to buy a 4x4 it would have to be lowered. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-09-2011, 02:25 PM	#18
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? I voted 4x4. The last 6 vehicles I have owned were 4x4's. I own 3 right now, have space for one more. I feel like my butt is draggin if there is'nt at least 3 feet between me and terra firma. __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

12-09-2011, 03:15 PM	#19
rjsdad Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: St. Paul, Ore. Posts: 145	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? 4x4 for me. Mud, snow, dunes. Many more places to go with a 4x. [IMG][/IMG]

12-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#20
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12-09-2011, 03:58 PM	#21
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 748	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? I'm the only one to say "flip a coin" Where I live it would be cool to have one of each. I have the 2wd now I just need to me a 4x4. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

12-09-2011, 05:16 PM	#22
Bigblueburban Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 53	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? I said flip a coin. mine is 2wd and I love them bagged and ground scraping but Im also looking for a 4x4 right now. VECTORIT has an amazing looking truck and you cant deny how classy yet menacing they look.

12-09-2011, 06:14 PM	#23
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,849	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? - Thanks for all of the replies guys. You will know later tonight why I posted the poll... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-09-2011, 08:36 PM	#24
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? 4x4 for the fun of it, even if you don't go hard core off roading. It can be fun without thrashing. All the interior space to make a nice hunting rig with room for people and stuff. I have a slammed 2WD truck and a 4WD burb and it's perfect that way. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

12-09-2011, 10:28 PM	#25
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,299	Re: What Is Your Suburban choice? Ok Leon...It's later tonight isn't it???...What ya got going on __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

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