The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post

boatcrazy · 10-21-2010, 08:30 AM

I am in the process of purchasing a really clean Suburban that has been customized to a 1 ton dually and would like to get any opinions on towing capacity considering that it was built on a 1500/350 chassis.

How difficult is it to swap the front end out with a 3/4 unit? Adding larger disk brakes to front and rear? Adding larger transmission cooler? The rear already has air bags but will need to install air compressor to inflate via inside.

I plan on towing about a 7000-8000lbs boat/trailer and would like to feel comfortable knowing it is up to the task.

10-21-2010, 08:30 AM	#1
boatcrazy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St Augustine, Florida Posts: 9	Newbie with a question? I am in the process of purchasing a really clean Suburban that has been customized to a 1 ton dually and would like to get any opinions on towing capacity considering that it was built on a 1500/350 chassis. How difficult is it to swap the front end out with a 3/4 unit? Adding larger disk brakes to front and rear? Adding larger transmission cooler? The rear already has air bags but will need to install air compressor to inflate via inside. I plan on towing about a 7000-8000lbs boat/trailer and would like to feel comfortable knowing it is up to the task. Attached Images Last edited by boatcrazy; 11-14-2010 at 08:26 AM.