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I used to own a 99 Suburban and looking for another. I will be pulling a trailer with weights 6,000 to 9,000lbs. I have found an 04 2500 w/8.1 but the unknown fuel mileage is holding me back I have also looked at the 1500 Z71 02-04 models. Any suggestions?
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Replying to: bretdq (Apr 14, 2007 6:57 pm) |
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Replying to: bretdq (Apr 14, 2007 6:57 pm) I tow a ~6500 lb boat with my 03 1500, 5.3L. So here's my 2 cents, it tows great on flats and mild to moderate inclines, steep grades really slow you down. Overall I am happy with its towing performance, and consider it a great overall package (best economy/ towing performance). I previously had a 96 2500 Suburban with 7.4L. Both had 3.73 gears. The only time I miss the 7.4L is on steep, long grades. I get about 10-11 MPG towing with the 03, depending on speed, I got 7-8 MPG with the 96. That said I wouldn't want to tow anything over 7000 lbs on a regular basis with a 1500 model. If you are relly going to tow 9000 lbs, I'd get the 2500 with the 8.1L, you'll get 11-12 mpg empty, and 8 or so towing. Not a huge loss over the 13-16 empty in the 5.3L.
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Replying to: cbett1 (May 06, 2005 5:17 pm) Thanks, David 
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Replying to: catam (Apr 16, 2007 5:31 pm) I just sold a 7,000lb travel trailor and it pulled it with a hitch. That being said I just purchaced a 2004 Cardinal 31 bh Travel Trailor that will weigh in at9,000lb. Will probly go to a 4.10 rear end. If i were buying today I would look for a 8.1 for serious towing, but the 6.0 is pretty good. Towing with the 3/4 ton is much much better than the half ton, the supension is awesome. Enjoy |
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Replying to: billb1 (Apr 11, 2005 7:35 pm) |
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I have this ticking sound when I am going slow, it sounds like its in the front by the tires. I know that it needs brakes, but not sure what this sound is. I don't want to get robbed when I take it in. It sounds like metal ticking...if that helps any. When I go faster I don't hear it any more. Can anyone help me out on this? Thanks Guys!
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I just picked up a 2007 Suburban LTZ and noticed that the windshield is distorted. There are slight waves and variations horizontally across that windshield. Images tend to grow and shrink as you move your line of vision slightly up and down. It doesn't matter if you are the driver or passenger. I'm aware of windshield problems in GM vehicles back in the 90's but I thought GM had it fixed. Does anyone have the same experience? Thanks.
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Replying to: paulct (Jul 30, 2007 4:43 pm) |
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Replying to: redsuburban (Oct 16, 2006 2:12 pm) For over a year now I've had a very intermittent stalling problem. It actually doesn't stall but usually won't run over 500 rpm. It won't get better until I shut down and wait 15 min. or so. I now know to stop and bang on the bottom of the tank and it will always go fine. Yesterday I had the problem and didn't shut down, just banged on the tank. It wouldn't do better than a rough idle even trying that twice. I had to actually shut off the engine. My 75 year old mechanic Dad told me he's had a similar problem with his truck and thinks that the pump sucks debris onto the screen in the tank. When the engine is off, the debris drops off and drops off faster if one shakes the tank by banging it. Just changing the pump wouldn't help, you would have to totally clean out the tank. I think I accidentally put dirt into mine when I transferred fuel from my boat into it.
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