Which Year Suburban 2500?
We are thinking about getting rid of the truck in sig and moving to a 3/4 ton Suburban. We've taken two cars on occasion to accommodate family/friends in addition to my family of 5 and expect to do it...
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azwildcat99 wrote:
Just to see how things handle, I'll be taking my Dad's "new to him" 06 2500HD with the 6.0/4.10 combo up to Sunset Point this weekend towing my trailer. It's a good climb out of Phoenix and should give me a good idea if that combo would be bearable in the Sub.
Just to pseudo-close the loop.
I towed my trailer with my Dad's 2500HD 6.0/4.10/4L80 combo up to Cordes Junction. I was able to maintain 50mph up the climb in 2nd, however I had no acceleration. It didn't matter how much throttle I gave it, the speedo was stuck at 50. For comparison, my diesel can maintain 65mph and still accelerate, although I usually drop to 60 on that hill. Not too bad all in all, at least I know what I'll be getting into as that engine/rear-end combo would be the least powerful I'd consider. The 6.0/6L90 will be better.
It really doesn't factor into my decision, but just for the sake of sharing MPGs were 7.7 going up when I filled up in Cordes Junction and 9 on the way down. I usually average around 9 at that same fill-up and 12 on the way down.
I'm still on the hunt for the elusive gently used 08+ 2500 Burb, but am in no hurry. I'll just wait till the right one comes available and see if we like it.
