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03-26-2003, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Austin, TX
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Using '69-'72 Suburban as a Tow Rig???
Hi Folks!
It's been a LONG time since I've posted here (OK, I forgot my password, so I've been lurking!  )I've been mulling over my options on a tow rig for my '72 K5. At first I was thinking about some kind of dually, or maybe a diesel....but maybe that's just overkill. Then it occurred to me just how COOL it would be to tow a 1st Gen Blazer behind a Suburban of the same vintage!!! From what I know about towing (not a lot!) it comes down to having a long wheelbase, and having enough torque in the motor to pull the load....oh, and HD springs. I've seen a few '69-'72 Suburbans around.....some seem to have a factory 400 in them (big block or small block?)....I've even seen a few with 454s. It sure seems like these could be made to work if all I'm going to tow is a 5000+ Lbs K5 and trailer...... Any ideas or comments? I wouldn't mind hearing about any "leads" on Suburbans of that era for sale either......  Thanks! -Greg72 |
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03-26-2003, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ
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Just sitting here contemplating contemplation. |
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03-26-2003, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Austin, TX
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"File SAVE AS".......is my friend!
Thanks for the link!  -Greg72 |
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03-26-2003, 08:32 PM
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L.E.D. Freak
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Polson MT
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Towing one word. BAGS!
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Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL |
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