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Old 09-06-2012, 10:32 PM   #1
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My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

Picked this 1986 Suburban up a while ago ...$1200.00 Changed over to the Rallys , just need to now repair or replace the radiator and the exhaust from the cat back ... Have it cut and buffed , Then ready to haul !!
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:40 AM   #2
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

What are you going to tow with your Suburban?
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:55 AM   #3
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

Good Question ???? I don't know what I was thinking .... Should've said Family Rig ... Thanks for helping me get my head on straight ...
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Old 09-07-2012, 12:06 PM   #4
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Good Question ???? I don't know what I was thinking .... Should've said Family Rig ... Thanks for helping me get my head on straight ...
I used to use a 1/2 ton Suburban for towing but in stock form, they are not a very capable tow rig. Now I use a 3/4 ton Suburban for a family rig and heavy towing when needed.

Is your exhaust rotted out?
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Old 09-07-2012, 12:21 PM   #5
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

i like the color combo and the aluminum running boards
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Old 09-07-2012, 03:10 PM   #6
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

Thank You ... My wife was unsure about the color combo at first .. But I liked it , and I was gonna be using primarily ...

The exhaust is starting to come undone , clamps are tight .. rusting out , and muffler is puffed up from what looks like it backfired ..
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Old 09-10-2012, 07:07 PM   #7
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

Love your 'Burb. A square 'Burb has been calling me, I've bid on a few. I'd love to have one in my drive but need to hold out until I find one of the steals you guys love to share. Big fan of the rallies and most any color as long as it's stock - looking forward to seeing it after the cut-n-buff. Great score.
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Old 09-11-2012, 02:52 PM   #8
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

Nice looking burb looks pretty clean from here. Looks like a nice family cruising rig.
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Old 09-11-2012, 03:18 PM   #9
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

Sounds like a steal at $1200! Good Job!! It is a good looking truck - the perfect family hauler.
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Old 09-11-2012, 04:05 PM   #10
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

Nice score, I would DD that bad boy and would like to rotate one through my garage some day.
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Old 09-11-2012, 05:47 PM   #11
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Re: My New Tow Rig ... Making the jump to the other side ...

Thank You for the positive feedback !!!! I've noticed alot coming up for sale local here for a reasonable price ... Its got the 350 eng. ps, pb, trans was rebuilt 9,000 miles ago .. with paper work ... A/C , 3:73's .. 3-rows of seats ... No rear A/C .. NO RUST !!!!
Put a couple of miles on it already ... So-far running and driving ... Flawless !!!
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