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drewguere · 10-25-2006, 09:51 PM

Im looking to buy a pickup. I was looking at 2500's but since there is basically none around here to choose from, but I have been looking into 1500s

Can I fit 32's on a stock 1500?

Can a 1500 (5.3) pull an open car trailer with ease? And stop?

What kind of reliablility can I expect from the 5.3? Im looking at one with 110K and that really scares me, but theres not many in my area with lower miles, and extended cab.

How easy and cheap is it to get parts for the 5.3?

What is the Z71 package all about?

Ive always wanted a chevy pickup, and now Im looking to find a more reliable vehicle than my lifted jeep, and Im hoping to find a good deal on one.

krue · 10-25-2006, 09:56 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! You may get better answers on the 4x4 page.

msgross · 10-25-2006, 10:04 PM

I have had a few 5.3 Tahoes, trucks and burbs. Great engine with good power, not overpwered but it's not bad. Breaking would be better with a trailer and a 2500 or 3500. if your trailer has good brakes then it would be fine. Z-71 is an option package that Chevy offers. Usually includes skid plates, tow package, tranny cooler, stiffer suspension, and a sticker on the bedside. You could call it their "off road" option but it's far from off road. Parts I can't tell you about, I haven't put over 40K on a truck in the last 6 years. Good mileage for a V8, Tahoe get 17-19 all the time for me. 1500 trucks will ride softer than 2500 but of course they can't haul or tow quite as much. 32's should be no problem but I haven't tried...33's could be closer to rubbing. All depends on tire, psi, backspace and tread of course. Good luck and welcome....

drewguere · 10-25-2006, 10:13 PM

Also, what kind of rear end is in these trucks, and how strong are they

What are the weakest points of the truck?

And Im not worried about gas mileage, because it will get better than my jeep anyways...lol

10-25-2006, 09:51 PM	#1
drewguere Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VT Posts: 8	A Few Questions Im looking to buy a pickup. I was looking at 2500's but since there is basically none around here to choose from, but I have been looking into 1500s Can I fit 32's on a stock 1500? Can a 1500 (5.3) pull an open car trailer with ease? And stop? What kind of reliablility can I expect from the 5.3? Im looking at one with 110K and that really scares me, but theres not many in my area with lower miles, and extended cab. How easy and cheap is it to get parts for the 5.3? What is the Z71 package all about? Ive always wanted a chevy pickup, and now Im looking to find a more reliable vehicle than my lifted jeep, and Im hoping to find a good deal on one.

10-25-2006, 09:56 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: A Few Questions Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! You may get better answers on the 4x4 page. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-25-2006, 10:04 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: A Few Questions I have had a few 5.3 Tahoes, trucks and burbs. Great engine with good power, not overpwered but it's not bad. Breaking would be better with a trailer and a 2500 or 3500. if your trailer has good brakes then it would be fine. Z-71 is an option package that Chevy offers. Usually includes skid plates, tow package, tranny cooler, stiffer suspension, and a sticker on the bedside. You could call it their "off road" option but it's far from off road. Parts I can't tell you about, I haven't put over 40K on a truck in the last 6 years. Good mileage for a V8, Tahoe get 17-19 all the time for me. 1500 trucks will ride softer than 2500 but of course they can't haul or tow quite as much. 32's should be no problem but I haven't tried...33's could be closer to rubbing. All depends on tire, psi, backspace and tread of course. Good luck and welcome....

10-25-2006, 10:13 PM	#4
drewguere Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VT Posts: 8	Re: A Few Questions Also, what kind of rear end is in these trucks, and how strong are they What are the weakest points of the truck? And Im not worried about gas mileage, because it will get better than my jeep anyways...lol Last edited by drewguere; 10-25-2006 at 10:14 PM.



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