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msgross · 10-25-2006, 10:04 PM

I have had a few 5.3 Tahoes, trucks and burbs. Great engine with good power, not overpwered but it's not bad. Breaking would be better with a trailer and a 2500 or 3500. if your trailer has good brakes then it would be fine. Z-71 is an option package that Chevy offers. Usually includes skid plates, tow package, tranny cooler, stiffer suspension, and a sticker on the bedside. You could call it their "off road" option but it's far from off road. Parts I can't tell you about, I haven't put over 40K on a truck in the last 6 years. Good mileage for a V8, Tahoe get 17-19 all the time for me. 1500 trucks will ride softer than 2500 but of course they can't haul or tow quite as much. 32's should be no problem but I haven't tried...33's could be closer to rubbing. All depends on tire, psi, backspace and tread of course. Good luck and welcome....

10-25-2006, 10:04 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: A Few Questions I have had a few 5.3 Tahoes, trucks and burbs. Great engine with good power, not overpwered but it's not bad. Breaking would be better with a trailer and a 2500 or 3500. if your trailer has good brakes then it would be fine. Z-71 is an option package that Chevy offers. Usually includes skid plates, tow package, tranny cooler, stiffer suspension, and a sticker on the bedside. You could call it their "off road" option but it's far from off road. Parts I can't tell you about, I haven't put over 40K on a truck in the last 6 years. Good mileage for a V8, Tahoe get 17-19 all the time for me. 1500 trucks will ride softer than 2500 but of course they can't haul or tow quite as much. 32's should be no problem but I haven't tried...33's could be closer to rubbing. All depends on tire, psi, backspace and tread of course. Good luck and welcome....