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Old 07-03-2008, 01:12 PM   #10
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Re: How much does my suburban weigh?

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Originally Posted by BADSAM View Post
Not sure on the curb weight being 7200 lbs, I think the GVW is 7200, the curb weight is more like 5560 lbs according to that.

I was thinking of a 3.08 rear gear with a 30-31 inch tall tire.
You'll be lugging the motor with that gear. I wouldn't go any lower than 3.42. The 3.73s with a 30" tire will put you at about 2200 RPM at around 75mph.

EDIT: Just reread article and noticed the comma, 5560 it is......

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