Looking for a tow vehicle for boat
Had to edit content regarding weight of boat. We may end up with a boat before next spring, so I’ve been looking for another tow vehicle to serve double duty as an occasional daily driver. If we ...
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Of course opinions here....
IMHO...the 8.1L Suburban will be GREAT !...as long as the OP is willing to deal with an older vehicle...it is a truck, not a car in regards to longevity and its ability to serve
I have an even older 1996 K3500 Suburban with a big block 7.4L, 4.1's, F-60 option (ordered it and begets 1 ton snow plow front torsion bars...IIRC $68 bucks)
Towed a 8.5K boat from sea level to Lake Tahoe often. Big block up front and compound low 4x4 helps on slippery boat ramps
At about 170,000 VERY HARD miles. Don't tow much anymore (am 72 soon) and mainly my sleeper hot rod.
Soon, will start rebuilding, modifying, etc. If interested, let me know and I'll post my list of things that will turn my 4L80E into an 8 speed with double OD and 5.38 Detroit locker's in the diffs
IMHO...the 8.1L Suburban will be GREAT !...as long as the OP is willing to deal with an older vehicle...it is a truck, not a car in regards to longevity and its ability to serve
I have an even older 1996 K3500 Suburban with a big block 7.4L, 4.1's, F-60 option (ordered it and begets 1 ton snow plow front torsion bars...IIRC $68 bucks)
Towed a 8.5K boat from sea level to Lake Tahoe often. Big block up front and compound low 4x4 helps on slippery boat ramps
At about 170,000 VERY HARD miles. Don't tow much anymore (am 72 soon) and mainly my sleeper hot rod.
Soon, will start rebuilding, modifying, etc. If interested, let me know and I'll post my list of things that will turn my 4L80E into an 8 speed with double OD and 5.38 Detroit locker's in the diffs
