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Dr.Zoom

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Hello everyone. About 2 months ago I bought a 96 GMC K1500 Suburban. I've been Chevy-less for about 10 years, but used to have a '72 pickup that I drove for about 5 years(I actually still have it, but I parked it when gas prices went insane back then(big block, 4 barrel, lead foot) and it needs to be gone through) . I've been driving Fords for a while and they're ok, but I just don't love them like I do Chevy trucks.

In my search for answers to my questions all over the internet, this forum has been good with answers and helpful people, so I decided to join and try give something back.

About the only thing I've done that I think is "original-ish" is that I added an auxiliary input to my stock radio that's simple and can be done for less than $5. I'll post how to do it in the audio forum. I went ahead and started a thread here:

http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthr...DIY-Aux-Input-For-Under-5&p=748465#post748465

So thanks to all for the help so far.

Cheers!

Dr.Z

Edited to add a pic of the old girl(I removed the old faded rotting pin stripes)

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and her RPO codes

AJ1 INDOW TINTED DEEP, ALL EXCEPT W/S AND DRS
AT5 CTR, FLDG
AU3 NTROL SIDE DR, ELEC
AXP NT POSITION, MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE
A31 POWER OPERATED, ALL DOORS
A95 SEAT FRT BKT, HIGH BACK, DRIVER & PASS RECL
B37 NG FLOOR MAT, FRT & RR, AUX
B85 MOLDING B/S EXTERIOR, BRIGHT
B96 MOLDING WHL OPENING
C49 DEFOGGER RR WINDOW, ELECTRIC
C5Z GVW RATING 7,200 LBS

C60 HVAC SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONER FRT, MAN CONTROLS
C69 YSTEM RR AIR CONDITIONER
DD7 MIRROR I/S R/V LT SENSITIVE, COMPASS
DK6 CONSOLE ROOF INTERIOR
D48 MIRROR O/S LH & RH, REMOTE CONTROL, ELECTRIC, COLOR.
D55 CONSOLE FRT COMPT, FLOOR
FE9 CERTIFICATION EMISSION, FEDERAL
FK2 ARM LH TORS BAR SPRING ADJ (A)
FK3 ARM RH TORS BAR SPRING ADJ (B)
GU6 AXLE REAR 3.42 RATIO
G80 OSITRACTION LIMITED SLIP

JAN PLANT CODE JANESVILLE, WI, USA
JB6 BRAKE POWER, DISC/DRUM, 7,200 LBS
KC4 NG SYSTEM ENG OIL
KNP NG SYSTEM TRANS, HD 913
K34 E CONTROL AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONIC
K68 GENERATOR 105 AMP
L31 ENGINE GAS, 8 CYL, 5.7L, CPI
M30 TRANSMISSION AUTO 4 SPD, HMD, 4L60-E, ELECTRONIC
NA1 ION SYSTEM GVW LESS THAN 8,500 LB
NF2 EMISSION SYSTEM FEDERAL, TIER 1
NG5 TRATION EMISSION, CERTIFICATION, FIFTY STATE (50)

NP5 STEERING WHEEL LEATHER WRAPPED
NRQ EXHAUST CLOSE COUPLED
NY1 D FUEL TANK
NZZ PACKAGE SKID PLATE, OFF ROAD SPORT
N33 STEERING COLUMN TILT TYPE
PF4 WHEEL 16 X 7, ALUMINUM
QGA TIRE ALL P245/75R16-109S BW R/PE ST TL AT
rsb No Match
R8T OL SALES ITEM NO. 69
SLL SALES PROCESSING SOLD ORDERS
TFE INCENTIVE COMMITMENT PLUS

UL0 RADIO AM/FM STEREO, SEEK/SCAN, AUTO REV MUSIC SEARCH CASS, AUTO TONE, CLOCK, ETR
UQ3 SPEAKER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ENHANCED AUDIO
VK3 LICENSE PLATE FRONT FRT MOUNTING PKG
VP6 NOISE CONTROL
VR4 TRAILER HITCH WEIGHT DISTRIBUTING PLATFORM
VXS VEHICLE COMPLETE
V22 GRILLE RADIATOR, CHROME
V54 LUGGAGE CARRIER ROOF, PAINTED
V73 VEHICLE STATEMENT USA/CANADA
XGA TIRE FRONT P245/75R16-109S BW R/PE ST TL AT
YD3 (BASE EQUIP) FOR SCHEDULING GVW PLATE

YD6 SPRING RR, BASE EQUIPMENT
YE9 CONVENIENCE PKG COMFORT & DECOR LEVEL #3
YGA TIRE REAR P245/75R16-109S BW R/PE ST TL AT
ZGA TIRE SPARE P245/75R16-109S BW R/PE ST TL AT
ZQ3 PACKAGE DRIVER CONVENIENCE II
ZW9 BODY EQUIPMENT BASE BODY OR CHASSIS
ZY1 COLOR COMBINATION SOLID
Z82 TRAILER PROVISIONS SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, H.D.
Z88 MARKET BRAND GMC
1SB PACKAGE OPTION 02

1SZ UNT OPTION PACKAGE
13D TRIM COMBINATION CLOTH, LT GRAY (D),(96)
13D TRIM COMBINATION CLOTH, MEDICI RED (D) (97)
13I INTERIOR TRIM LT GRAY (I) (03)
13I INTERIOR TRIM LT SMOKE GRAY (94)
13I INTERIOR TRIM MEDICI RED (97)
13I INTERIOR TRIM VERY DK PEWTER/LT GRAY (I)
43U PRIMARY COLOR EXTERIOR, MAJESTIC TEAL MET (02)
43U PRIMARY COLOR EXTERIOR, KIWI MET, M2 (02) (OPEL)
43U PRIMARY COLOR EXTERIOR, YELLOW (02)
43U PRIMARY COLOR EXTERIOR, LAUREL GREEN (02) (HOLDENS) 509
6GF COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (6GF)
7GF COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUTER SEL SUSP (7GF)

**From GM Trailering Guide: "Z82 Heavy-Duty Trailering Equipment Package includes trailer hitch platform, trailer electrical connector and trailer brake control harness"**
 

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Dr.Zoom

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Thanks for the welcome y'all. I'm loving my Suburban. It's actually one of my dream cars. I know I'm a weirdo. My last vehicle was a 1989 F150 straight 6, manual 4 speed, Factory warped rotors. lol. Driving it was like being punished.
 
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