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Hi folks, just bought my very first Burb, and it is a 1999 1500 4x4. Nice enough truck, bought it for $1500, with it needing a windshied replacement, AC not working, and needing tires; also the 4x4 is making a noise when activated.

 

Bought the truck on Saturday (yesterday) and today found the AC simply needed a charge, so went to WalMart and bought some 134A and charged it up...works now, but haven't ran it long enough to see how cold it gets. Will get a new windshield this week, looking for some replacement rims and tires on Craigslist...it came with stock 16" GM rims.

 

Not sure about the 4wd, but will check it out over the next week or two. I drove the truck home (a distance of about 40 miles) and experienced no problems.

 

The tranny was rebuilt 27K miles back (paperwork to show it), and the engine is tight and solid, no noises. Truck itself is nie and tight, no rattles or noises. Steering is good, brakes seem good, and all power options working. Had to get a battery for key fob...

 

I am very pleased with the truck, plan to use it to tow my 24' travel trailer a couple times each year, and then for general driving and hauling remainder of time....did some general maintenance on it, such as lubing the hood and door hinges, etc....

 

CD player does not work, but I may be replacing that whole unit anyway...

 

If there are any folks out there who are in my general area with parts for sale, please get back to me!!!

 

Thanks in advance for helping this old man to get this Burb in shape!!

grampadirt Senior Enthusiast

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My wife also has the same suburban,it's been a great truck.Did the MPFI upgrade a few years ago and replaced front axles & other regular maintenance stuff in the years since.It's a very nice riding & quiet vehicle.

 

Almost forgot....Welcome to GMT :thumbs:

 

I spent the first ten years of my life in Poulsbo....I'm sure you know where that is :)

 

Does your burb have the 4x4 switch on the dash or is it the manual shifter on the floor?

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