89 Burb Eval - Should I or not?

[swissarmychainsaw]

I'm going to go look at an 1989 GMC Burb tomorrow, and want to know what I should look for.

Sounds like the guy dropped some coin making it off-road worthy.
Here are the specs:
145K miles
4x4
350 TBI & (TH3550) it seems weird not to have an 700R4
[ I just rebuilt my 84 chev 700r4 and don't want to go through that again ]
1 Ton axels frnt and rear
Dana60 Front with hi-pinion AND hydraulic assist steering.
14 Bolt Rear with disk brakes. 3.73 gearing
Line Lock.
Dual Shocks on all corners.
Frame reinforced at Steering Box.
Gas Tank swapped out for one from a Suburban with a 454
Front and rear hitch
off road bumpers
4" lift

Interior sounds basic and rough but the rest of it sounds ready to climb over something! Crank windows, no ac or flash from what it sounds like.

Owned chevy trucks but never a burb... Burb owners help me out, what to look for?

[swissarmychainsaw]

Hrm...
So I have a 1984 chevy pickup and th 700R4 Tranny gave up the ghost. Folks here said "oh yeah that was a bad year for that tranny".

So anything I should be on the lookout for for an 89?
I have never owned a TBI motor.
I think this has a TH350 in it, are those robust? Tow capable?

Thanks!

[DBLSPRT68]

go over to the 73-87 board, off that is a Blazer/Suburban sub-forum. You'll get replies there. Sounds like a built right truck! David

[swissarmychainsaw]

Now that is a good tip! ;-)
thanks!