neko_tensai
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1. Idling at 1,000 to 1,100
2. Shifting a bit hard
3. Shifting to 2nd at 2,600rpm (chirping the rubber going into 2nd)
4. Brakes totally inadequate
5. Engine sometimes hits 220 F, i.e. 1,000 feet per minute climb rate; or 2 hours in city traffic
6. Dual electric fans (loud ones) & custom shroud only covering 60% of large, new, custom radiator.
7. Auxillary fan, no information.
8. 70,000 miles
9. Sat for about 3 years
10. Must push accelerator slowly & gently, too quickly and zero power, cuts out.
I had a nice conversation with the 18 wheeler gasoline tanker driver at the Chevron station last week whom I parked next to (I was using the paid for normal pump, don't get any crazy ideas!!!!!) . The irony is that the 18 wheeler is getting better gas mileage than me, while pulling a full semi tanker of said gasoline. Further irony is that it was easier to drive a “tractor trailer” than my Suburban due to braking issues and visibility issues. I had been previously licensed to drive 80,000 gvwr myself.
My next nearest caliber of vehicle was a lifted Cherokee. I’ve recently off roaded some (rented) Wrangler Unlimiteds, stock everything, 4wd and I can say, they ride like Cadillacs compared to my Suburban with 6 leaf suspension.
OBJECTIVES HERE!! : Determine what TC, front diff, rear axle I have. Ideas and solutions to problems above.
BUDGET!! : I’m saving up for a Hi Lift X-treme if that tells you anything. No garage. Some free time.
ON MY MIND!! : Sway bar link bushings are totally shot, links are getting a bit gnarly. Looking for cheap disconnects or total removal. I have experience driving without the links, in a much lighter vehicle.
ANY SUGGESTIONS APPRECIATED!!
94 Suburban K2500 - Silverado - 4WD - Rear Diff Lock - 7.4l 454 - 4l80e - Heavy Duty Tow Package - 37" Tires - 4" Body Lift - 6" Suspension Lift
2. Shifting a bit hard
3. Shifting to 2nd at 2,600rpm (chirping the rubber going into 2nd)
4. Brakes totally inadequate
5. Engine sometimes hits 220 F, i.e. 1,000 feet per minute climb rate; or 2 hours in city traffic
6. Dual electric fans (loud ones) & custom shroud only covering 60% of large, new, custom radiator.
7. Auxillary fan, no information.
8. 70,000 miles
9. Sat for about 3 years
10. Must push accelerator slowly & gently, too quickly and zero power, cuts out.
I had a nice conversation with the 18 wheeler gasoline tanker driver at the Chevron station last week whom I parked next to (I was using the paid for normal pump, don't get any crazy ideas!!!!!) . The irony is that the 18 wheeler is getting better gas mileage than me, while pulling a full semi tanker of said gasoline. Further irony is that it was easier to drive a “tractor trailer” than my Suburban due to braking issues and visibility issues. I had been previously licensed to drive 80,000 gvwr myself.
My next nearest caliber of vehicle was a lifted Cherokee. I’ve recently off roaded some (rented) Wrangler Unlimiteds, stock everything, 4wd and I can say, they ride like Cadillacs compared to my Suburban with 6 leaf suspension.
OBJECTIVES HERE!! : Determine what TC, front diff, rear axle I have. Ideas and solutions to problems above.
BUDGET!! : I’m saving up for a Hi Lift X-treme if that tells you anything. No garage. Some free time.
ON MY MIND!! : Sway bar link bushings are totally shot, links are getting a bit gnarly. Looking for cheap disconnects or total removal. I have experience driving without the links, in a much lighter vehicle.
ANY SUGGESTIONS APPRECIATED!!
94 Suburban K2500 - Silverado - 4WD - Rear Diff Lock - 7.4l 454 - 4l80e - Heavy Duty Tow Package - 37" Tires - 4" Body Lift - 6" Suspension Lift
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