Old but new

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Thank you for having an open forum for new members!

 

Old but almost new: 1998 GMC fully optioned SLT Suburban with only 25,500 miles.

 

Last week I was able to purchase this vehicle for much less than BlueBook from the original owner that used it one to two weeks a year at one of their vacation homes. The vehicle was always stored inside a heated & air conditioned garage, and detailed and serviced by a local GM dealer after every use. This vehicle looks and runs like it just came off the show room floor. I must say all your newer GM & Chevy vehicles are really very nice, but for the money I feel very lucky.

 

I will use this vehicle to pull our aluminum jet boat and as our winter ski vehicle. It may become a daily driver with our son turning 16 this summer.

 

New tires are a must, but I would like to put larger wheels and tires on. Nothing to large and agressive, but something in the size of 285/70 17" or 18". I have Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2s on our EB Expedition and if I could make a new set of Duelers fit on this old burb I think I would be pleased.

 

I would also like to raise the vehicle up some which may help with a larger wheel and tire size.

 

What would you recommend: 1. install a leveling kit, 2. a suspension lift kit, 3. a body lift kit, or 4. install all of these options or some combination? I am not looking to make a monster vehicle out of this, but bringing every thing up 3 to 5 inches would be an improvement for this 98 Burb.

 

I'll work on opening up air intake and exhaust later.

 

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

 

Thanks letting me tag along!

 

Best regards,

Ron

[RyanbabZ71]

Welcome, sounds like you got a great deal. Cant find many with those low miles

[pwall]

Welcome!

[RobDarden]

Welcome. Sounds like a good find. Post before, progress, and after photos if you get a chance.

[99silveradoz71]

Welcome aboard