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bruin_d

03-16-2011 07:55 PM

1500 vs 2500

I am about to pull the trigger on a 72 Suburban. It is a 2500 model. Can someone tell me what the differences are in the rear suspension? Is it still trailing arm but with stiffer springs?

71meangreenc10

03-16-2011 09:05 PM

Re: 1500 vs 2500

It could have trailing arms with heavy coils or it could be leaf springs.

Smitty

68panelman

03-16-2011 09:45 PM

Re: 1500 vs 2500

Most likely leaf sprung rear,cause it's gmc.

Longhorn Man

03-17-2011 12:06 AM

Re: 1500 vs 2500

never seen leafs on a 2 wheel drive burb.
The frame is a tick thicker, added braces in spots, stiffer springs and bigger brakes on front and back with a beffy rear end pretty much sums up a 3/4 ton over a 1/2 ton.

71meangreenc10

03-17-2011 04:27 PM

Re: 1500 vs 2500

My GMC was coils.....and it was a 2500.

Smitty

bruin_d

03-19-2011 07:32 AM

Re: 1500 vs 2500

Bought it last night and its trailing arms with coils.
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haskell

03-19-2011 08:49 AM

Re: 1500 vs 2500

Good luck with that purchase

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