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Joey-T · 11-20-2003, 01:56 AM

Hello, I am new to this site. I have searched all over the net for a Suburban related forum. Looks like this is it! Now, on to my question...

I just bought an old, worn out 80 Suburban (always wanted one of these). It is a 2 wheel drive. I have a rebuilt engine and tranny going in soon, but my question is about the suspension. The primary function of this rig is going to be towing a double axle car trailer.

This vehicle seems to sit pretty low (the running boards make it seem even lower, but the vehicle itself is low). I have located a 1-ton rear axle and springs for a reasonable cost. Will this be a bolt-in? What should I look out for? How far can I expect it to raise the rear of the truck (unloaded)?

Assuming this swap will work, and assuming it will raise the rear, what can be done to raise the front? A buddy suggested maybe using front springs from a diesel truck. Would this do the trick?

gchemist · 12-07-2003, 11:25 PM

Checkout www.chevytalk.com for more burb owners too.

*mike reeh* · 12-07-2003, 11:38 PM

blasphemy!!!!!!!

Grim Reaper · 12-10-2003, 02:50 PM

Where you at?

There is a Guy in Florida parting a 89 3/4 ton burb. Add is at the forsale forums at www.ck5.com

Joey-T · 12-21-2003, 12:23 AM

Unfortunately, I'm clear up in Indiana.

11-20-2003, 01:56 AM	#1
Joey-T Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 33	Suburban suspension swap Hello, I am new to this site. I have searched all over the net for a Suburban related forum. Looks like this is it! Now, on to my question... I just bought an old, worn out 80 Suburban (always wanted one of these). It is a 2 wheel drive. I have a rebuilt engine and tranny going in soon, but my question is about the suspension. The primary function of this rig is going to be towing a double axle car trailer. This vehicle seems to sit pretty low (the running boards make it seem even lower, but the vehicle itself is low). I have located a 1-ton rear axle and springs for a reasonable cost. Will this be a bolt-in? What should I look out for? How far can I expect it to raise the rear of the truck (unloaded)? Assuming this swap will work, and assuming it will raise the rear, what can be done to raise the front? A buddy suggested maybe using front springs from a diesel truck. Would this do the trick?

12-07-2003, 11:25 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Checkout www.chevytalk.com for more burb owners too. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

12-10-2003, 02:50 PM	#4
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Where you at? There is a Guy in Florida parting a 89 3/4 ton burb. Add is at the forsale forums at www.ck5.com __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

12-07-2003, 11:38 PM	#3
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	blasphemy!!!!!!!

12-21-2003, 12:23 AM	#5
Joey-T Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 33	Unfortunately, I'm clear up in Indiana.



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