When do you throw in the towel?
We have a 2006 Suburban 2500 with the 8.1. It tows like a dream and only has 115k miles on it. The problem? It's age is starting to take it's toll. In addition to having to replace head gaskets ea...
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If it doesn't rust away.....it's always cheaper to fix than replace.
Red is 29 years old and I've had to put some cash into her lately...clutch, alternator, replace AC, pwr window motors and locks. I've decided that I will keep her and "upgrade" everything. Dana 80 rear axle, new springs, BIG engine, new trans, completely rebuild the front end. It will probably cost me 10 or 12 grand, and she will be brand new when I'm done for far cheaper than replacing, and it will be EXACTLY how I want it. ;)
But then I'm able to do 95% of that work myself....
Red is 29 years old and I've had to put some cash into her lately...clutch, alternator, replace AC, pwr window motors and locks. I've decided that I will keep her and "upgrade" everything. Dana 80 rear axle, new springs, BIG engine, new trans, completely rebuild the front end. It will probably cost me 10 or 12 grand, and she will be brand new when I'm done for far cheaper than replacing, and it will be EXACTLY how I want it. ;)
But then I'm able to do 95% of that work myself....
