First Suburban...have Some Questions.

[Duzey]

Hi all..I just purchased my first Suburban last week and have some questions. I would like to be able to take it Off Road, but still have good highway useability. It is not my daily driver, just a toy.

 

First off a little information about my burb:

 

1992 Suburban k2500 4x4 - It is an EX RCMP from northern Alberta. has the civilian interior installed, 2 bench seats, no 3rd row. It's funny I never thought but my girlfriend loves it, and with our 2 big dogs, camping gear and bikes it should work great

 

So far it has: 5.7L, Rebuilt 4L80E, 4.10 gears, 2" lift, 285/75 R16 tires, Hi Flow Exhaust w/ Cat, K&N Intake, horton back up cooling system, 3 mode shift kit, electric fans..I think thats it so far.

 

My questions are:

 

-There is a clunk when you shift it into gear, that can be heard inside and out of the vehicle...u-joints?

 

-when you let off the gas, or rest your foot barely on the throttle there is a rumble/shake almost like you are going across rumble strips on the highway...any idea?

 

-It needs tires soon..should I stick with that size? What would be an alternative?

 

-I was thinking about doing rock guard (the rubber box liner stuff) on the flares, and bottom..what would work best? Also I want to put one of those Safari type cages on the roof, any recommendations?

 

-Any other information would be great; like I said this is my first Suburban, and can use all the help I can get.

 

Thanks

[tanked_darren]

check the u-joints.

[pwall]

Hi Adam.

 

Welcome! I'm sure you'll enjoy that Suburban.....there's a great truck.

I agree with Darren, just the u-joints. That'll certain explain the clunk when shifting into drive/park.