1997 Suburban build thread!

[Suburban1500]

If you plan on doing alot of offroading you should do a suspension lift

Good idea. Can I do a combination of both body/suspension?

 

[98chevyz71]

yes but how big of a suspension lift are you planning on and body lift

 

[Suburban1500]

I want it to be about this height-

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[98chevyz71]

ok tha looks like a 6in suspension and 3 body but to look right you might need up to 37 inch tires

 

[Vortec Lover]

As I tell others:

1-2" crank
2-3" body lift
4-6" suspension
7-9" body/suspension
+9" solid axle swap

 

[98chevyz71]

listen to charles he knows this stuff better than me

 

[Suburban1500]

Took the original dealer badge off the back tailgate today. Sprayed a little bit of wd40 and carefully pried it....came right off! Rubbed some of the glue off. I also gave the truck a bath so that also helped in removing some of it.

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Gave the truck a bath, then applied Turtle spray wax onto it. Looks great now!

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While on my way to dinner, I spotted an older Suburban, took a quick pic!

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[98chevyz71]

that is one of the coolest dealer badges I ever saw

 

[Suburban1500]

that is one of the coolest dealer badges I ever saw

Im going to keep it, but not on the truck.

Next upgrade is a rear bumper! Ordering one from LMC truck once I get the $$ together. I work 4 days a week.

 

[98chevyz71]

Im going to keep it, but not on the truck.

Next upgrade is a rear bumper! Ordering one from LMC truck once I get the $$ together. I work 4 days a week.

when you do your lift what rim/tire combo do you plan on