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MrSchaeferPants · 07-07-2012, 05:35 PM

But i don't know what I want. Haul kids occasionally, camping, tow, fit atv, and DD.

I like suburbans, and 1 ton crew cab single axle 4x4s. There's three nearby I'm looking at. But theres pros and cons to all.
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I want a diesel 4x4 3/4 ton suburban with barn doors, in good condition. But I can't find all of that in one vehicle.

These are some I'm checking out. Not sure if I want to sacrafice the 3/4 diesel for the super clean 1/2 ton with a 350FI. I COULD put in 3/4 ton axles no problem, but how well would that 350 tow a camper?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3119324696.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/3113656588.html

and the crew cab
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3119718449.html

Since it'll be a DD, if I end up road tripping with it, I would like the super clean 1/2 ton suburban, but ultimately pulling a camper 2300 miles I would want at least a 3/4 ton, if not a 1 ton. If I get that crew cab, I'd have to lower it and put no larger than 35s, or 33s for hauling a camper. But then a bunch of us in a crew cab wouldn't be as comfortable as a suburban.

And how well would a adult atv fit in a suburban, if it will. That'd be when I go camping, about an hour or so drive, the last 1/4 going up a mountain. No camper, campers are for road trips, not camping

I just want the diesel for mpg. It doesn't need super power. I can, if needed, go slow up hills. and 4x just when I go camping to get there, atvs for playing.

If I could find a 454 suburban, 3/4 ton (91 or older) FI to boot with barn doors, that'd be great too. I just say 91 cause they look cooler, parts are all over the place, cheap, and I'm very familiar with 80s GM

I don't have a camper yet, just looking towards the future, since at some point I'd love to find an old airstream, around 20-27ft and refurbish it. But so 7-9k lbs?

I don't neccessarily care about mpg. I have a 68 gmc with a v6 and 8mpg. Life's not about fuel milage, BUT, since I am looking, if I COULD find a diesel in good condition, why not.

07-07-2012, 05:35 PM	#1
MrSchaeferPants Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: JBLM, WA Posts: 153	looking for a new rig But i don't know what I want. Haul kids occasionally, camping, tow, fit atv, and DD. I like suburbans, and 1 ton crew cab single axle 4x4s. There's three nearby I'm looking at. But theres pros and cons to all. Posted via Mobile Device EDIT: Had to switch to a computer so I could type I want a diesel 4x4 3/4 ton suburban with barn doors, in good condition. But I can't find all of that in one vehicle. These are some I'm checking out. Not sure if I want to sacrafice the 3/4 diesel for the super clean 1/2 ton with a 350FI. I COULD put in 3/4 ton axles no problem, but how well would that 350 tow a camper? http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3119324696.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/3113656588.html and the crew cab http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3119718449.html Since it'll be a DD, if I end up road tripping with it, I would like the super clean 1/2 ton suburban, but ultimately pulling a camper 2300 miles I would want at least a 3/4 ton, if not a 1 ton. If I get that crew cab, I'd have to lower it and put no larger than 35s, or 33s for hauling a camper. But then a bunch of us in a crew cab wouldn't be as comfortable as a suburban. And how well would a adult atv fit in a suburban, if it will. That'd be when I go camping, about an hour or so drive, the last 1/4 going up a mountain. No camper, campers are for road trips, not camping I just want the diesel for mpg. It doesn't need super power. I can, if needed, go slow up hills. and 4x just when I go camping to get there, atvs for playing. If I could find a 454 suburban, 3/4 ton (91 or older) FI to boot with barn doors, that'd be great too. I just say 91 cause they look cooler, parts are all over the place, cheap, and I'm very familiar with 80s GM I don't have a camper yet, just looking towards the future, since at some point I'd love to find an old airstream, around 20-27ft and refurbish it. But so 7-9k lbs? I don't neccessarily care about mpg. I have a 68 gmc with a v6 and 8mpg. Life's not about fuel milage, BUT, since I am looking, if I COULD find a diesel in good condition, why not. __________________ 68 GMC C2500 - 305 V6 - 4spd Last edited by MrSchaeferPants; 07-07-2012 at 06:03 PM.