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1988 Chevy Suburban

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bwinter1

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This Suburban has built over the past 3 years and has less than 25,000 miles on it. It has a TBI 350 with Vortec heads and 700R4 automatic transmission. Nearly EVERY part has been replaced. It is all black exterior with gray cloth interior and includes a 3rd seat.

 

 

The following parts have been replaced and I have receipts:

 

-350 TBI engine 9.5:1 compression flat top pistons bored 0.030 oversize

-Vortec Heads

-GM 700R4 Transmission

-NP208 Transfer Case

-Mobil 1 Synthetic oil

-New Front and Rear Differential geared to 4.30 ring and pinion with Lucas synthetic lube

-Oxygen sensor

-Oil pressure sensor

-MAP sensor

-Knock sensor

-TBI chip

-Radiator

-Transmission cooler

-EGR valve

-Thermostat

-All hoses, drive and accessory belts

-Water pump

-Oil pump

-Starter

-Alternator

-Battery

-Fuel Pump

-Fuel Filter

-Fuel Injectors

-Ignition Coil

-Ignition Control Module

-Distributor

-Distributor Cap and Rotor

-Spark Plugs and Wires

-Front and Rear Brakes

-Front wheel bearings

-Ball joints and U-joints

-Paint

-ATF Fluid and Filter and Transfer case fluid

-Front Bumper

 

 

 

This suburban has rear A/C and has been converted to R134 with a brand new compressor, accumulator, dryer, high pressure switch, orifice tube, Freon and R134 oil. All of the A/C components have a warranty. This conversion alone cost near $1,000.

 

The all-spring suspension lift has been done right. It has a 4” BDS Suspension with a LIFETIME WARRANTY on all components. The lift has all new springs, gas filled shock absorbers with boots, dual front steering stabilizer, transfer case drop kit and anti-sway bar drop kit. The lift was professionally installed by Chux Trux North. I have installed Warn Premium Manual hubs and have the stock automatic hubs that are included.

 

The brand new 33X12.5X15 BF Goodrich All-Terrains have less than 500 miles on them. I also have a full size 33X12.5 BFG All Terrain spare mounted on a Chevy rally wheel. The tires are mounted on new 6-lug Chevy rally wheels that are painted body color black. This suspension has more than enough clearance for 35” tires.

 

In addition to all of the other new parts, I have added a ton of others…this includes a dash cluster mounted vacuum gauge, tachometer, dash mat, parking brake cable, reupholstered front seats, interior carpet, headliner, window tint, windshield, all new rubber window channels, fender flares, black brush guard with new Hella 500 driving lights, Lund running boards, mud flaps, front side marker lights, tail lights, bug deflector and chrome Chevy 4X4 center caps from LMC truck.

 

 

It also has a new Pioneer CD player with color XM Satellite radio with remote and 4 new Pioneer speakers.

 

 

This truck needs absolutely nothing. It runs super strong and always turns heads.

 

 

I have a bunch of pictures and you won’t be disappointed. I have over $15,000 in receipts and have a ton of hours of labor in it.

 

 

 

$4,900 obo. Located in Kansas City.

 

Shoot me an email... [email protected]

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slomo007 Enthusiast

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That's a nice truck, why would you spend all of that money and then sell it at a 1/3 of the price it took you to restore it though? Good luck with the sell.

bwinter1 Enthusiast

bwinter1

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I appreciate all the compliments. I bought it from a guy that had put some of money in it and I have put cash into it and had every intention of keeping it after I put the lift on it. We bought my wife a new Denali and I just found an 05 Silverado CC Z71 that only has 15K miles. I couldn't pass it up. In addition we are looking to buy another house and 4 cars between 2 drivers doesn't make sense. I will miss that Suburban like no other. It is awesome for tailgating, hunting and just cruiding around town. It gets serious looks everywhere.

 

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