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Laoich · 01-21-2005, 05:19 AM

Just wanted to prove these things are built to last.

KShortell · 01-21-2005, 10:52 AM

Im sitting at just under 134,000 miles on my 1986. I put about 4,000 miles a year on it. Even when it was my daily driver, I only put about 5-6,000 miles a year on it.

*gn4u2c* · 01-21-2005, 02:39 PM

My last beater burb ( the bananna boat) had 260K on the original driveline. It was an ex fire dept. rig 350/sm465/205 10.5 14 bolt 4.56's

That was one tough *****. Had no power steering (factory)!! stock heavy duty oil cooler, what appeared to be a big block radiator, dual batterys. vinal seats (2 rows only) and skid plates on everything. It went under the knife not long ago the rust got ahold of her. guess I should have washed the mud and salt off it every so often.

**Already Gone** · 01-22-2005, 01:31 AM

I've seen lots in the bone yard with 450,000kms/270,000 miles and 350,000 kms/210,000 miles,and the only reason they are there is cause they were in an accident..You feed em gas and they are just like the "Eveready Bunny", they just go and go and go!!!!

*79 silverado* · 01-22-2005, 03:49 PM

My 87 is a one owner with just over 270k on the original driveline, everything still works......

RANDY COX · 01-22-2005, 06:45 PM

My 90 4x4 has about 260k it had 224k on it when i got it.Traded a 91 toyota 4 runner for it,Still running strong,I'm the second owner talked to the original owner and the lady told me all the miles were traveling from virginia to new jersey and back down to georgia.

ROBBY WHITE · 01-22-2005, 07:00 PM

My 95 Had A 165000+ When I Traded It On 02 And It Was Still Going Strong With No Problems

BIGCHEVYMAN · 01-22-2005, 10:51 PM

my 1990 had 272k when the trans went out for the first time and about 3 weeks later the motor went. my 1993 has 167k on it now and its running strong.

patgizz · 01-22-2005, 11:23 PM

my 90 has 232,000. i'm the 3rd owner and just put in a new motor/trans. original engine was going fine but the guy i got it from wanted it to put in his camaro. original trans was rebuilt around 68,000 for some reason, but he kept that too. i've put 1 mile on it so far(not plated yet so cant go far/anywhere)

bigjak · 01-23-2005, 04:22 AM

240,000 on my 86 3/4 ton 4 speed 4x4. I just put new quarters and rockers on it. The new carpet and front seat upolstery is in the garage waiting to be put in. Motor is original, still holds 45 psi of oil pressure going down the highway and I have never put a quart of oil in it between changes. I know it's the orignal motor because I bought it from a friend of mine that bought it new.

Bob Gervais · 01-24-2005, 07:45 PM

156k on my 87, 110k on it when I bought it 3 years ago. Purchased from the original owner, and the mileage is accurate.

It may not seem high, but it runs very well. Blows a little smoke on startup, but it hasn't been an issue so I haven't done anything with it.

86dieselburb · 01-24-2005, 09:59 PM

86 diesel Sub 4x4, 305,000K and still ticking. Original motor and trans.

EDIT: 4-14-05. Trans finally died at 310,000. Original tranny too. Motor still rocks.

smokkey1 · 01-24-2005, 10:10 PM

200k with plenty of power

454malibuwagon · 01-26-2005, 10:11 AM

I have a 90 with 368,000 miles on it , and it is still the original 6.2 diesel

Green 1990 Burb · 02-21-2005, 01:35 PM

Just bought my GMC V1500 a week ago with 245,000mi. (my first burb)Vacuum leak eliminated with new TBI gasket and she runs great.

72MARIO · 02-22-2005, 07:21 PM

400,000 km on stock driveline and front suspension. The stock 305 bent a push rod and the tranny burnt obout the same time. We sold it with 465,000 kms on it for $5000.

72MARIO · 02-22-2005, 07:21 PM

1987 2 wd 400,000 km on stock driveline and front suspension. The stock 305 bent a push rod and the tranny burnt obout the same time. We sold it with 465,000 kms on it for $5000.

patgizz · 02-22-2005, 08:46 PM

231,000 on my 91. just replace original driveline not because it needed it, but because the guy i got it from wanted them for his camaro

admiralturbo · 02-26-2005, 03:50 PM

My 76.has a scant 136,000 miles.Needs a carb (i am lees than a pro at rebuilding them)and a good distributor to run proper.Likes to 'consume' oil.Doesn't drip it and doesn't huff blue,yet that 454 is down a quart every 3 weeks :/

somery · 03-06-2005, 09:04 PM

86 chevy suburban with 156k needs new carb and/or distributor... but is strong...no oil smoke at startup or acceleration just rich and pop at cold idle

u2slow · 03-06-2005, 11:10 PM

286,000km on my '84. Should actually be a little higher as I haven't recalibrated the speedo after changing the axle ratio.

bumpsburb · 03-06-2005, 11:37 PM

Hey guys,

First post and a long time lurker. Short story as to my stumbling across this board and the miles of my truck.

In December I flew to Dallas and bought "Jack", an 87 Suburban with only 108,000 miles for $1,000.00. On the drive home the transmission went out. Stuck along the highway in Arkansas until I could be towed to Memphis by my dad. He drove from Dallas and towed me to Memphis.

After getting the transmission replaced, the engine started smoking and the brake light came on. At this point I decided in for a penny in for a pound and started the restoration process.

In the last three months I have had the engine replaced, radiator, starter, alternator, water pump, wheels and tires, carrier bearings, ujoints, brakes, interior including carpet, instrument cluster, led lights in the dash, billet accessories including: shifter, dash, door panel inserts, and dash trim, new headliner, dash, leather seats on the first and second rows and a new stereo system and an alarm.

As of today I have almost $14,000 in it and I am wondering where the end is in sight.

I am having a garage do most of the work as I have no space to work on it and am not mechanically inclined. Wish I was. And no, I dont have money to throw around just feel like that if I am going to do it might as well do it right.

Last thing left on this is a paint job. I like to one on it but my wife and daughters hate it.

Orginally it was purchased as a temporary vehicle but now I wont be able to get out what I have in it so i will drive it until the wheels fall off.

Thanks for letting me lurk on here and I look forward to meeting some of ya'll in the future.

88Jimmy4x4 · 03-07-2005, 09:13 AM

Mine just turned 200,000 miles this morning

Burb84 · 04-15-2005, 12:24 PM

Hey guys, I just found this site and I'm relieved that there are more Burb finatics out there like myself. lol I have an 84 Sub, 4x4...just over 325K miles on it. The engine runs like a champ, but I think it's about time that I put a new engine in (even tho it's breaking my heart) No place to work on my truck around here...since I live in the city (and they usually frown upon engine rebuilds on the street lol) So, it's coming down to the wire for me to decide. But anyway, just figured I'd drop my first line in this thread -- it is apparent that Suburbans are a work horse

Mel

screwballl · 04-15-2005, 09:23 PM

the 91 burb i just got has 157K mi. on it and still runs great front to back (may need rear brake shoes but thats it)... damn AC about froze me out yesterday within 5 minutes lol

01-21-2005, 05:19 AM	#1
Laoich Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 22	Most miles you had on your Suburban? Just wanted to prove these things are built to last.

01-21-2005, 10:52 AM	#2
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Im sitting at just under 134,000 miles on my 1986. I put about 4,000 miles a year on it. Even when it was my daily driver, I only put about 5-6,000 miles a year on it. __________________ Semper Paratus

01-22-2005, 01:31 AM	#4
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Seen Lots I've seen lots in the bone yard with 450,000kms/270,000 miles and 350,000 kms/210,000 miles,and the only reason they are there is cause they were in an accident..You feed em gas and they are just like the "Eveready Bunny", they just go and go and go!!!! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-22-2005, 06:45 PM	#6
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	My 90 4x4 has about 260k it had 224k on it when i got it.Traded a 91 toyota 4 runner for it,Still running strong,I'm the second owner talked to the original owner and the lady told me all the miles were traveling from virginia to new jersey and back down to georgia. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-22-2005, 07:00 PM	#7
ROBBY WHITE ZOIE AND ZACK Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ABILENE, TX. Posts: 212	My 95 Had A 165000+ When I Traded It On 02 And It Was Still Going Strong With No Problems __________________ AMERICAN BULLDOGS AND CHEVY TRUCKS 71 1/2 SUBURBAN 402BB IN PROGRESS 90 1/2 TON SILVERADO 02 1/2 SUBURBAN 67 GMC 1/2 TON LONGBED 05 AVALANCHE

01-21-2005, 02:39 PM	#3
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	My last beater burb ( the bananna boat) had 260K on the original driveline. It was an ex fire dept. rig 350/sm465/205 10.5 14 bolt 4.56's That was one tough *****. Had no power steering (factory)!! stock heavy duty oil cooler, what appeared to be a big block radiator, dual batterys. vinal seats (2 rows only) and skid plates on everything. It went under the knife not long ago the rust got ahold of her. guess I should have washed the mud and salt off it every so often.

01-22-2005, 03:49 PM	#5
79 silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rhode Island/Vermont Posts: 583	My 87 is a one owner with just over 270k on the original driveline, everything still works......

01-22-2005, 10:51 PM	#8
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	miles my 1990 had 272k when the trans went out for the first time and about 3 weeks later the motor went. my 1993 has 167k on it now and its running strong.

01-22-2005, 11:23 PM	#9
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	my 90 has 232,000. i'm the 3rd owner and just put in a new motor/trans. original engine was going fine but the guy i got it from wanted it to put in his camaro. original trans was rebuilt around 68,000 for some reason, but he kept that too. i've put 1 mile on it so far(not plated yet so cant go far/anywhere)

01-23-2005, 04:22 AM	#10
bigjak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Omaha, Ne Posts: 12	240,000 on my 86 3/4 ton 4 speed 4x4. I just put new quarters and rockers on it. The new carpet and front seat upolstery is in the garage waiting to be put in. Motor is original, still holds 45 psi of oil pressure going down the highway and I have never put a quart of oil in it between changes. I know it's the orignal motor because I bought it from a friend of mine that bought it new.

01-24-2005, 07:45 PM	#11
Bob Gervais Truckless for the moment... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 180	156k on my 87, 110k on it when I bought it 3 years ago. Purchased from the original owner, and the mileage is accurate. It may not seem high, but it runs very well. Blows a little smoke on startup, but it hasn't been an issue so I haven't done anything with it. __________________ 1987 V1500 GMC Suburban, 350 TBI, Flowtech dual exhaust, Rough Country 2" spring lift, 56" 3/4 ton rear spring conversion, 33" BFG All Terrains, and the smokescreen engine mod -- Former truck, searching for another now...

01-24-2005, 09:59 PM	#12
86dieselburb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 128	86 diesel Sub 4x4, 305,000K and still ticking. Original motor and trans. EDIT: 4-14-05. Trans finally died at 310,000. Original tranny too. Motor still rocks. Last edited by 86dieselburb; 04-15-2005 at 01:00 PM.

01-24-2005, 10:10 PM	#13
smokkey1 Land Beast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	200k with plenty of power __________________ 90' GMC 1 Ton Suburban

01-26-2005, 10:11 AM	#14
454malibuwagon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: iowa Posts: 47	I have a 90 with 368,000 miles on it , and it is still the original 6.2 diesel

02-21-2005, 01:35 PM	#15
Green 1990 Burb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1	Many miles Just bought my GMC V1500 a week ago with 245,000mi. (my first burb)Vacuum leak eliminated with new TBI gasket and she runs great.



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02-22-2005, 07:21 PM	#16
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	400,000 km on stock driveline and front suspension. The stock 305 bent a push rod and the tranny burnt obout the same time. We sold it with 465,000 kms on it for $5000. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-22-2005, 08:46 PM	#18
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	231,000 on my 91. just replace original driveline not because it needed it, but because the guy i got it from wanted them for his camaro

02-26-2005, 03:50 PM	#19
admiralturbo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 14	My 76.has a scant 136,000 miles.Needs a carb (i am lees than a pro at rebuilding them)and a good distributor to run proper.Likes to 'consume' oil.Doesn't drip it and doesn't huff blue,yet that 454 is down a quart every 3 weeks :/ __________________ Triple Threat 76'454 Suburban 71'VW bug full resto 88'4x4 Bronco 2

03-06-2005, 09:04 PM	#20
somery Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: texas Posts: 46	86 chevy suburban with 156k needs new carb and/or distributor... but is strong...no oil smoke at startup or acceleration just rich and pop at cold idle

03-06-2005, 11:10 PM	#21
u2slow Web Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: BC, Canada, eh? Posts: 388	286,000km on my '84. Should actually be a little higher as I haven't recalibrated the speedo after changing the axle ratio. __________________ '66 C10 longstep - Clifford equiped '84 C20 Suburban 6.2L - awaiting 4x4 conversion '91 V3500 Crewcab - awaiting diesel swap

03-06-2005, 11:37 PM	#22
bumpsburb 87 suburban "Jack" Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St Louis Posts: 96	Hey guys, First post and a long time lurker. Short story as to my stumbling across this board and the miles of my truck. In December I flew to Dallas and bought "Jack", an 87 Suburban with only 108,000 miles for $1,000.00. On the drive home the transmission went out. Stuck along the highway in Arkansas until I could be towed to Memphis by my dad. He drove from Dallas and towed me to Memphis. After getting the transmission replaced, the engine started smoking and the brake light came on. At this point I decided in for a penny in for a pound and started the restoration process. In the last three months I have had the engine replaced, radiator, starter, alternator, water pump, wheels and tires, carrier bearings, ujoints, brakes, interior including carpet, instrument cluster, led lights in the dash, billet accessories including: shifter, dash, door panel inserts, and dash trim, new headliner, dash, leather seats on the first and second rows and a new stereo system and an alarm. As of today I have almost $14,000 in it and I am wondering where the end is in sight. I am having a garage do most of the work as I have no space to work on it and am not mechanically inclined. Wish I was. And no, I dont have money to throw around just feel like that if I am going to do it might as well do it right. Last thing left on this is a paint job. I like to one on it but my wife and daughters hate it. Orginally it was purchased as a temporary vehicle but now I wont be able to get out what I have in it so i will drive it until the wheels fall off. Thanks for letting me lurk on here and I look forward to meeting some of ya'll in the future. __________________ Damn Skippy

03-07-2005, 09:13 AM	#23
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Mine just turned 200,000 miles this morning __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

04-15-2005, 12:24 PM	#24
Burb84 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 236	Hey guys, I just found this site and I'm relieved that there are more Burb finatics out there like myself. lol I have an 84 Sub, 4x4...just over 325K miles on it. The engine runs like a champ, but I think it's about time that I put a new engine in (even tho it's breaking my heart) No place to work on my truck around here...since I live in the city (and they usually frown upon engine rebuilds on the street lol) So, it's coming down to the wire for me to decide. But anyway, just figured I'd drop my first line in this thread -- it is apparent that Suburbans are a work horse Mel

04-15-2005, 09:23 PM	#25
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	the 91 burb i just got has 157K mi. on it and still runs great front to back (may need rear brake shoes but thats it)... damn AC about froze me out yesterday within 5 minutes lol __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

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