1986 Suburban Specifications

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I’m about to inherit a 1986 Suburban from my wife’s great-uncle Paul. Uncle Paul is still with us but at 91 he’s starting to get rid of some of his rides. He bought the Burb new in 1985 in the California bay area and used it to tow his boat around. He sold the boat three years ago so he really has no use for it. He knows that I’m a chevy guy, having two K5’s and he thought that I should have it for $1. Good news is it is a single owner California rig and I’m sure it is in awesome condition. The bad is it doesn’t run. I’m mechanical, I can fix it eventually….

This is what I know about it so far. 1986, ¾ ton, 4wd, 6.2L, TH400/NP208, buckets and middle bench, no third row seat, barn doors, two tone read and cream.

One question I’ve been trying to get answered is if this level of Sub would have a full floating rear axle or if the Subs only had the 9.5” semi-floating axles.

Trying to find the time to grab a trailer and drive the 600 miles to get it… any tips on what to look for would be appreciated.


And the motor ran, just not for a long time, I’m guessing IP and possibley rotton fuel lines clogging up the filter?