'05 Suburban 8.1L vs. 3/4 ton as dedicated TV
I have been searching for a used (~2003-2005) 3/4 ton truck to use as a dedicated TV but am considering going with a 2005 Suburban with the 8.1L with 130k miles on it. Specs on my TT are: Dry we...
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Yes, 3/4T. Did they make the 1500 with 8.1L? I didn't think so but don't know. Suburban's GVWR is 8600 lb, curb weight estimated 5870 so cc is approximately 2830 max. Dry TW is 985 which I believe would leave 1845 for family + gear and a safety margin.
GAWR front is 4180, rear is 5500. I don't want to overload the rear axle either...I assume the pin weight all counts toward the rear GAW but not sure how to allocate cargo/family weight etc. without taking it to a scale.
Thanks all.
Yes, 3/4T. Did they make the 1500 with 8.1L? I didn't think so but don't know. Suburban's GVWR is 8600 lb, curb weight estimated 5870 so cc is approximately 2830 max. Dry TW is 985 which I believe would leave 1845 for family + gear and a safety margin.
GAWR front is 4180, rear is 5500. I don't want to overload the rear axle either...I assume the pin weight all counts toward the rear GAW but not sure how to allocate cargo/family weight etc. without taking it to a scale.
Thanks all.
