99 Suburban LT K1500 - Slow build

[GMRedline]

I don't know where I saw it, here or on FB. But there is a guy/company who claimed they do Cummins swaps for $6k. I don't remember exactly what that all included but I'll dig around and see if I can find it. Other challenges would include getting your vehicle to that exact shop.

I'll dig around and see if I can find it.

 

[GT_80]

were your headlights off ebay or somewhere else?

 

[99'Subourbon]

My current ones, eBay. I'd recommend them - they are cheap as he'll, but they seal well and give off a good light pattern. Otherwise chinsy.

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[99'Subourbon]

So, I'm strongly considering selling it. Been looking at diesels last few days... But there is still hope.

If I do keep her, I've got to get the rear suspension (quality/comfort) addressed. The front is pretty good now, after the lift, but the back is just brutal. Every little imperfection in the road feels like I'm driving over a damn curb.

Only thing I can do is add new body bushings and replace the leaf spring bushings - or is there something else I can do: suggestions?

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[thz71]

What do you have in the rear? Blocks and aal?

 

[99'Subourbon]

What do you have in the rear? Blocks and aal?

Just a block atm. I have 4" drop hangars from ORD to install if I do keep it, and ever get around to dropping the tank.

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[thz71]

Just a block atm. I have 4" drop hangars from ORD to install if I do keep it, and ever get around to dropping the tank.

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Should ride like stock if just a block and correct shocks. You mean a shackle flip?

 

[99'Subourbon]

Yeah, shackle flip.

If this is stock, I don't see how it was ever considered a comfortable family hauler lol. It's rough - jarring, neck breaking, rough.

Shocks are what came with the kit, superlift superride bilsteins. The rear rode the same way prior to the lift.

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[slowburb]

Don't sell it man. You know everything that's wrong with this rig. For $6500 worth of used diesel pickup, you are stepping into a potential wallet drainer far worse than what you have on your hands already. Build a 350, take the $ you didn't spend on the stroker and fix some of the other things that will make the truck suck less.

 

[bluex]

Don't sell it man. You know everything that's wrong with this rig. For $6500 worth of used diesel pickup, you are stepping into a potential wallet drainer far worse than what you have on your hands already. Build a 350, take the $ you didn't spend on the stroker and fix some of the other things that will make the truck suck less.

I agree, from what I've been seeing around my area 6500 would barely buy you a 90s diesel. Double that will barely get you into a 00s. An they all have over 200k at least...