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82ccshorty · 11-05-2012, 12:08 AM

I'm about to start the hunt for a 3/4 4x4 suburban is their anything I need to look out for when looking at one? I'm going to be lifting it(a lot) I plan on putting 53inch Michelin XZLs under it.
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82ccshorty · 11-05-2012, 10:45 AM

Another question. are the spring for a 3/4 truck the same as a 3/4 suburban?

YoungBurb88 · 11-06-2012, 05:22 AM

If you'll be doing much off-road driving with it you might consider putting 1-ton shocks on it as they'll handle the abuse better.

KrazyRay · 11-07-2012, 03:55 PM

I just brought home a 73 Suburban 3/4 ton 4wd that has zero rust and is almost cherry. I'm probably be posting it for sale.

zaccaglin · 11-07-2012, 09:24 PM

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I just brought home a 73 Suburban 3/4 ton 4wd that has zero rust and is almost cherry. I'm probably be posting it for sale.

Noce find! Wish I could find something like that down here in Yuba.
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KrazyRay · 11-07-2012, 11:49 PM

Its not too often I run across something this clean.

Jsfucttruck · 11-12-2012, 04:37 AM

They use the same springs from 73-87 in pick-up that go into the 73-91 Subs/Blazers
There are two different length springs for the rear of 3/4 ton trucks/burbs. I think before 1978 they are all 52" the later option is 56" make sure to check.

1 ton shocks?

carney93 · 11-17-2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 82ccshorty

Another question. are the spring for a 3/4 truck the same as a 3/4 suburban?

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Originally Posted by Jsfucttruck

They use the same springs from 73-87 in pick-up that go into the 73-91 Subs/Blazers
There are two different length springs for the rear of 3/4 ton trucks/burbs. I think before 1978 they are all 52" the later option is 56" make sure to check.

1 ton shocks?

wouldn't the 3/4 ton sub leaves be stronger than the 3/4 ton truck leaves since the back of the burbs are heavier???

rcbildr · 11-17-2012, 01:59 AM

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wouldn't the 3/4 ton sub leaves be stronger than the 3/4 ton truck leaves since the back of the burbs are heavier???

Maybe when they are new, but burbs have more weight over the back end which cause the springs to flatten/weaken out over time. A lot of the half ton Burbs have this problem and some of the really hammered 3/4tons I've seen look like they are draggin a little in the back.

*gmachinz* · 11-17-2012, 08:10 AM

I would suggest whatever year you get and this works for.trucks too, grab the underfender splashguards from an 88-91 suburban-it helps keep dirt/debris from building up and rotting out the cab floor support gussets. It's a small tip but it'll save your sheetmetal!
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11-05-2012, 12:08 AM	#1
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Looking for a suburban I'm about to start the hunt for a 3/4 4x4 suburban is their anything I need to look out for when looking at one? I'm going to be lifting it(a lot) I plan on putting 53inch Michelin XZLs under it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

11-05-2012, 10:45 AM	#2
82ccshorty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: charlotte, north carolina Posts: 950	Re: Looking for a suburban Another question. are the spring for a 3/4 truck the same as a 3/4 suburban? __________________ 1969 chevy camaro Z28 #matchin Factory 4wheel disc 1969 chevy cst10 big block overdrive 5/7 drop dog dishs 1997 gmc yukon 2 door 2 wheel drive project 4/5.5 22s 2004 gmc sierra dually 4/4 lowering daily driver

11-06-2012, 05:22 AM	#3
YoungBurb88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 166	Re: Looking for a suburban If you'll be doing much off-road driving with it you might consider putting 1-ton shocks on it as they'll handle the abuse better. __________________ "I just don't think my Suburban Has much to do with climate change, oh woah, Has much to do with climate change and my mind you cannot change..." Tim Hawkins - Free Bird Parody

11-07-2012, 03:55 PM	#4
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Looking for a suburban I just brought home a 73 Suburban 3/4 ton 4wd that has zero rust and is almost cherry. I'm probably be posting it for sale. Attached Images

11-07-2012, 11:49 PM	#6
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Looking for a suburban Its not too often I run across something this clean.

11-12-2012, 04:37 AM	#7
Jsfucttruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aptos Posts: 366	Re: Looking for a suburban They use the same springs from 73-87 in pick-up that go into the 73-91 Subs/Blazers There are two different length springs for the rear of 3/4 ton trucks/burbs. I think before 1978 they are all 52" the later option is 56" make sure to check. 1 ton shocks?

11-17-2012, 08:10 AM	#10
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: Looking for a suburban I would suggest whatever year you get and this works for.trucks too, grab the underfender splashguards from an 88-91 suburban-it helps keep dirt/debris from building up and rotting out the cab floor support gussets. It's a small tip but it'll save your sheetmetal! Posted via Mobile Device



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