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PHILLYDEAN · 11-19-2015, 06:21 AM

I have a 71 suburban that I just bought. Before anyone starts in on it being a 4x4 it wasn't originally 4wd the last owner put 1 ton suspension lift and 33s with a monster 454. The best part is zero rust. Now I'm looking for some help and ideas from you guys. Some of the things on my todo list are:

1. Drop it thinking 3/5 drop or c-notch and go 4/6. But I'm worried about ride quality.
2. Hide spare tire hole. Make into a compartment.
3. Wanting to replace the wood floor with metal. I will need a lot of idea on how to do this one.
4. Put my ls1 eng out of my vette in it.

Please send some pictures of your rides and/or ideas for some inspiration. I will post pics as soon as I figure out how to do it on my iPad.

sierragrande71 · 11-19-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PHILLYDEAN

I have a 71 suburban that I just bought. Before anyone starts in on it being a 4x4 it wasn't originally 4wd the last owner put 1 ton suspension lift and 33s with a monster 454. The best part is zero rust. Now I'm looking for some help and ideas from you guys. Some of the things on my todo list are:

1. Drop it thinking 3/5 drop or c-notch and go 4/6. But I'm worried about ride quality.
2. Hide spare tire hole. Make into a compartment.
3. Wanting to replace the wood floor with metal. I will need a lot of idea on how to do this one.
4. Put my ls1 eng out of my vette in it.

Please send some pictures of your rides and/or ideas for some inspiration. I will post pics as soon as I figure out how to do it on my iPad.

Cool suburban and welcome to the family! Awesome plans for it too

bowtieguy79 · 11-19-2015, 11:59 AM

Welcome! Your in the right place. Nice starting point to!

Bigdav160 · 11-19-2015, 01:11 PM

Keep it 4x4

IMHO, low Suburbans have been overdone. Been there, done that.

**Advanced Design** · 11-19-2015, 03:18 PM

Welcome! Glad to have another Burb owner join in. Have fun with yours whichever way you go.

**LockDoc** · 11-19-2015, 05:52 PM

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Looks like you got a nice one to start with....

If you are going with an LS engine be sure and check out the LS Swaps Forum on here.

LockDoc

THE DRIVER · 11-19-2015, 11:21 PM

Bro, if you are considering dropping it etc. I think you'd be happier starting out with a 2wd. The point of the 4x4 being up is for clearance Clarence.Anoff road would love to have that rig. You could probably flip it in summer and cover a 2wd and some of the mods you have in mind. Another option is pulling the front clip and going to a 2wd front clip which has more options for lowering, etc. Just my humble .02

CG · 11-20-2015, 12:06 AM

If you decide to sell the 4x4 stuff I might be interested. I have a bare 3/4 ton 4x4 truck chassis I'm scrounging parts for. Dunno if the one ton axels would be too wide or have too low of a ratio though.

PHILLYDEAN · 11-20-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by THE DRIVER

Bro, if you are considering dropping it etc. I think you'd be happier starting out with a 2wd. The point of the 4x4 being up is for clearance Clarence.Anoff road would love to have that rig. You could probably flip it in summer and cover a 2wd and some of the mods you have in mind. Another option is pulling the front clip and going to a 2wd front clip which has more options for lowering, etc. Just my humble .02

This started as a 2wd and the previous owner put this suspension under it. It still has the 1/2 ton 2wd cross member in it. I have a few SWB Chevy pickups so I have all the parts to make it back into a 2wd.

Average Joe · 11-22-2015, 04:35 PM

Cool burb! I saw this on WA CL and thought it looked like a solid project. Personally I love the look it has now and would love a 4x Burb, but as you stated it started out as a C series, so no harm done.

3Lug · 11-23-2015, 03:31 PM

What ever you decide to do with the project, it will be fun.

vectorit · 11-24-2015, 06:11 PM

My vote is to keep it 4x4.
If you don't like 4x4's, then sell it and get a 2x4.

Personally I think the 4x4's are more special, and they are worth more money in the end. But, then I am very biased...

Bladeboy1998 · 11-25-2015, 04:00 PM

Yeah keep it 4x4, sell it and buy a 4x2 if you would rather drop it. Ou would be better starting with an already 4x2.

11-19-2015, 06:21 AM	#1
PHILLYDEAN Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: PUYALLUP,WA Posts: 39	New to the suburban world I have a 71 suburban that I just bought. Before anyone starts in on it being a 4x4 it wasn't originally 4wd the last owner put 1 ton suspension lift and 33s with a monster 454. The best part is zero rust. Now I'm looking for some help and ideas from you guys. Some of the things on my todo list are: 1. Drop it thinking 3/5 drop or c-notch and go 4/6. But I'm worried about ride quality. 2. Hide spare tire hole. Make into a compartment. 3. Wanting to replace the wood floor with metal. I will need a lot of idea on how to do this one. 4. Put my ls1 eng out of my vette in it. Please send some pictures of your rides and/or ideas for some inspiration. I will post pics as soon as I figure out how to do it on my iPad. Attached Images __________________ ..........._____________ ........./______//__//__{\______ ,,,,,,,/__(O)__//__//___/__(O)_/ Freedom ain't free!

11-19-2015, 11:59 AM	#3
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: New to the suburban world Welcome! Your in the right place. Nice starting point to! __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

11-19-2015, 01:11 PM	#4
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: New to the suburban world Keep it 4x4 IMHO, low Suburbans have been overdone. Been there, done that. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-19-2015, 03:18 PM	#5
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: New to the suburban world Welcome! Glad to have another Burb owner join in. Have fun with yours whichever way you go. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

11-19-2015, 05:52 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,780	Re: New to the suburban world - Looks like you got a nice one to start with.... If you are going with an LS engine be sure and check out the LS Swaps Forum on here. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-19-2015, 11:21 PM	#7
THE DRIVER Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area, NorCal Posts: 38	Re: New to the suburban world Bro, if you are considering dropping it etc. I think you'd be happier starting out with a 2wd. The point of the 4x4 being up is for clearance Clarence.Anoff road would love to have that rig. You could probably flip it in summer and cover a 2wd and some of the mods you have in mind. Another option is pulling the front clip and going to a 2wd front clip which has more options for lowering, etc. Just my humble .02

11-20-2015, 12:06 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,026	Re: New to the suburban world If you decide to sell the 4x4 stuff I might be interested. I have a bare 3/4 ton 4x4 truck chassis I'm scrounging parts for. Dunno if the one ton axels would be too wide or have too low of a ratio though. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-22-2015, 04:35 PM	#10
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,352	Re: New to the suburban world Cool burb! I saw this on WA CL and thought it looked like a solid project. Personally I love the look it has now and would love a 4x Burb, but as you stated it started out as a C series, so no harm done. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843 Last edited by Average Joe; 11-22-2015 at 04:37 PM. Reason: Saw ls swap in 1st post

11-23-2015, 03:31 PM	#11
3Lug Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 3	Re: New to the suburban world What ever you decide to do with the project, it will be fun.

11-24-2015, 06:11 PM	#12
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New to the suburban world My vote is to keep it 4x4. If you don't like 4x4's, then sell it and get a 2x4. Personally I think the 4x4's are more special, and they are worth more money in the end. But, then I am very biased... __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-25-2015, 04:00 PM	#13
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: New to the suburban world Yeah keep it 4x4, sell it and buy a 4x2 if you would rather drop it. Ou would be better starting with an already 4x2.

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