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  1. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    So in thinking more about the 6L90E swap, what about the output shaft? It's a larger 1.5" 29 spline for 4wd applications I think. I have the NP246 (4x4 auto push button) transfer case I believe (27 spline?). So what is the best option there? Finding a different transfer case, or getting...
  2. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    Haha, I just felt like posting a video of my other Chevy that just finished like $8k of engine work :) But back to towing, pretty sure after looking at options, I will go with the 6L90E to replace my 4L60E when I do my swap in a few months.
  3. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    It's a completely custom grind for my setup. It's stroked to 418, CR is 12:1, runs E85. I could find out the specs if you are really interested.
  4. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    For anyone that wants to hear my bad ass all motor C6 - https://goo.gl/photos/xePw1dti2SbtrsQz8 Hope to get to drive it again this weekend, should be close to 600 rwhp with no turbo, s/c, or nitrous. Just an LS3 taken to the max :D
  5. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    Agreed, I went through this with my old 96 pickup. I had a supercharger on it and did the 9.5" 14-bolt (6-lug) swap. Doing the 10.5" 14-bolt swap just isn't worth it, getting the front end to match up is a pain.
  6. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    I'll definitely take it under advisement, the cost of rebuilding my 4L60E would be about the same as a reman 6L90E. Thanks
  7. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    I know of at least 2 guys running this setup with over 1000 lb ft of torque going through it - http://www.rpmtransmissions.com/page30.html Both in C5 Vettes, it's the exact same transmission as the GMT400 minus the servo and bell housing. Most truck guys seem to forget that in drag racing, a...
  8. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    I'll be spending about $10k when all said and done probably. A 4L60E with the right rebuild can easily handle over 800 lb ft of torque and can be specifically built for towing. A 6L90 would require a lot more changes, including custom shafts and custom shift linkages.
  9. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    I thought about going with 4.56 gears instead, but I do drive the vehicle quite a bit without towing as well and don't want to completely kill my gas mileage. I was thinking that with the extra power from the new engine (should be around 420 rwhp, 440 rwtq), I would be fine with 4.10 but open...
  10. Jesse82nc

    How Much Can YOU Haul IN 1/2 Ton???

    When I had my 96 C1500, I had about 2500 lbs in the bed once. I had 20 x 80 lb bags of concrete and 8 x 8'x6x6 pressure treated posts, along with a bunch of other wood. But I had 32x11.5R15 tires on it, and an add-a-leaf in the back. It was sitting about 2" lower than normal in the back...
  11. Jesse82nc

    Heavy Towing questions

    So I have a 99 K1500 Suburban with the 5.7, 4L60E, and 3.73 gears (no G80). I've put some 32x11.5R15 tires on it, cranked up the torsion bars just a touch to clear the tires (the still rub on occasion on the front valance) and added an add-a-leaf to the back. Also replaced all 4 shocks and...
  12. Jesse82nc

    Show me your cv's!

    How about if someone comes up with something a bit more scientific. Like the max distance between 2 points. Or the max angle of the halfshaft. I'm not a 4wd expert, but maybe we can come up with 2 standard points to measure from to the ground, and then post the difference. I measured right...
  13. Jesse82nc

    Front Suspension Rebuild

    It would be cool if you made a parts list with prices, part numbers, and where you got them for others to follow. I've seen similar questions come up often. Front end rebuild is something a lot of people like to do when their vehicles are 150-200k miles and 15+ years old.
  14. Jesse82nc

    New 99 'Burb

    Thanks guys. I just got the front end up by cranking it a bit. Maybe I went up an inch or inch and a half. So at the frame, the rear is 1.5" lower than the front frame. The rear fender is 2.5" lower than the front ones. I have new tires getting installed tomorrow, the ones on it when I...
  15. Jesse82nc

    New 99 'Burb

    So I am pretty sure I am going to go with some Wrangler LT 265/75R16 tires on the factory rims. I checked the existing geometry and looks like everything is pretty straight right now. So I think I will try to crank it a little and gain an inch or so and check it again. Then maybe a block in...
  16. Jesse82nc

    No lift and 31s

    Here's a stock height 99 'Burb with my 32's from my C1500. I would have to pull of the wheels off my truck to test drive the 'Burb with them. But it looks like it fits. Might need to trim the valance at full lock.
  17. Jesse82nc

    New 99 'Burb

    Also, did all 'Burbs come with a 3rd row? Or was that an option?
  18. Jesse82nc

    What does everybody do with their oversized spare?

    I am pretty sure I am the only pickup on here with this. The guy who made it said he had never done one for a pickup before. It's a swing out style, similar to a jeep. Had it for about a year now, love it.
  19. Jesse82nc

    New 99 'Burb

    So I already have a 96 C1500 with just about everything I wanted to do to it done. But it is a 2WD. Now I purchased a 99 Suburban K1500. So I am pretty new to the 4WD setup in the front. The truck is in pretty good shape, especially the engine. But the shocks are gone on it so they need...
  20. Jesse82nc

    GCWR - 96 C1500

    Thanks, with fines up to $10k for being overweight, I just want to be a bit cautious.
  21. Jesse82nc

    GCWR - 96 C1500

    Ah, well actually I have 4.56 gears! :) I've got AAL's in the back as well. 1000 lbs in the bed doesn't even sink it an inch. And I don't think my truck weighs 6000 lbs, maybe 5000 or so at best. I'll get it across the local scales soon.
  22. Jesse82nc

    GCWR - 96 C1500

    Does anyone know what the GCWR (Gross combined weight rating) of a 1996 C1500 RCLB is? GCWR is the maximum allowable combined mass of a towing road vehicle, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle, plus the mass of the trailer and cargo in the trailer. This rating is set by the vehicle...
  23. Jesse82nc

    Offroad GMT400 ideas?

    Anyone that has a 2 door care to take a couple photos of the truck space and back seat area? I can't say I have seen one in person, so maybe I am wrong on the amount of space they have. I have plenty of leftover parts from my other truck, which is the real hauler. I drive my ATV around in...
  24. Jesse82nc

    Offroad GMT400 ideas?

    I should have mentioned, I have 3 large dogs (GSDs), and I would probably take them with me to the beach as well. So a 4 door would most likely be ideal. Although I do love the look of the 2 doors. I'm going more for utility than style here. I already have a truck for style lol. Maybe a...
  25. Jesse82nc

    Offroad GMT400 ideas?

    Ok, so putting your personal feelings aside for your own truck, if you were to buy a GMT400 SUV 4x4 purely for some light to medium offroading, what would you buy to start with? Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, etc. (1500, 2500, did they make these in a 3500?) What engine/trans combo? I love my...

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