As far as a good over-landing rig I love my 5.9 powered 01’ Durango…it’s in the same size class as a Ford Explorer…short wheelbase, great ground clearance and it has 3/4 ton truck power, a very good clutch-based limited slip and a great part-time 4x4 system…the only electric motor is the T-case shifter, the front end has no disconnect at all and is always engaged so when you go from 2-4wd it’s good as soon as the T-case shifts.
@jessepitt5 ай бұрын
I bought my wife an ‘02 Tahoe with 150k almost five years ago for $4,300. Since then I have fixed almost nothing! I mean details. It’s so reliable I just can’t believe it. It’s at 210k now. The little 5.3 still runs and sounds great.
@kylelangley8818 Жыл бұрын
Super clean engine bay! Only dislike is leather needs a good cleaning. Highly suggest ColourLock for an OEM finish. Matt’s video from Obsessed Garage goes into depth. But all in all that’s a solid machine. My co-worker has a 1500 with 289,000 miles. Thing runs like a clock. ⏰
@daltonmiller7532 Жыл бұрын
Man I've been waiting for you to drop another video with that. Yukon XL. I love that truck. I have a '03 suburban 1500 with a max towing package. 4x4 265,000 mi strong. But I'm thinking about getting a 3/4 ton for towing car trailer and a camper.
@Bostonharborwater Жыл бұрын
That thing is cool as hell. 👍🏼
@t.l.robinson2162 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 Yukon XL 2500. You could not give me a 1500. The 2500 is a towing monster!
@Wicked_RotF306 ай бұрын
I have a 1500 and from other vids I see, it's also good at towing. I bought mine at 350K miles and the previous owner didn't take the best care of engine. I'm debating on swapping in a new 6.0 or going back with 5.3.
@elgroucho7563 Жыл бұрын
Have been in love with this setup for a long time- had a 99 1500 suburban for a short time and I loved it! Except the damn 42 gal tank- that hurt when 4-5$ per gal
@mikedurling2111 Жыл бұрын
What a dope ride
@ryananderson6321 Жыл бұрын
Such a nice truck. Engine bay looking clean 🤌
@GunFitGamer7 ай бұрын
I was just looking at one today nice engine sounded good only 200k on it
@JUAN75001 Жыл бұрын
Sweet looking truck brother keep up the excellent work!
@t.l.robinson2162 Жыл бұрын
This was an excellent video.
@J.R.in_WV Жыл бұрын
3.73 is the best way to go on a stock HD, 4.10’s KILL your MPG if you run over 60 mph regularly. These big blocks seem to like to cruise at or below 2100 RPM for best mileage and with a 4.10 you’re closer to 2500 at 75mph
@Wicked_RotF306 ай бұрын
Kryptonite is the upgraded suspension parts you are referring to. Im getting the 3" suspension lift from kryptonite. They offer fox shocks or 5100 Bilstein. I was going with Fox, but from my research, they arent as good for towing as the 5100 shocks.
@josephpuchel6497 Жыл бұрын
That’s a very nice truck
@theeverythingchannelyt548 Жыл бұрын
I have the same vehicle but in the truck version 2002 3500 Silverado with the Allison and I have 150k on the clock and it drives like the day I got from Chevy I love my truck gas mileage will make cringe 10 mpg loaded or unloaded.
@Pterodactyl-kn3ve Жыл бұрын
Got sea sick with all your walking around.
@Wicked_RotF306 ай бұрын
We dont have the great wide open places for adventure in the southeast unfortunately. Thats why i plan to overland my Z71 Burb cross country.
@jimmy4x4socal44 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2001 Silverado 2500 4x4 with the 8.1l and 6speed manual. Cool truck but had too many issues. Lost a rod bearing at 90k miles and that was the end of the motor and the truck for me. Always maintained maybe just unlucky.
@J.R.in_WV Жыл бұрын
I never had good luck with any of the Mark IV based GM big blocks…like you said, bottom end failures seemed to always be an issue. I wish GM had offered the ZF-6 behind the 6.0 LS, I had one with an NV4500 and having the ratio spread of the 6 speed would have made it a much nicer truck.
@Wicked_RotF306 ай бұрын
Isnt stabilitrack only for 2wd models and 4wd uses autotrack? My 05 Z71 4x4 has 2wd, 4hi,4lo, and auto 4wd. Oh ok, now i see, you have the GMC, i think thats the difference. Maybe you had the Denali version which is AWD.
@mdadventures2765 Жыл бұрын
Which is the GOAT Suv? 2500 8.1 Excursion 7.3
@supadoopa926 Жыл бұрын
Excursion all day. The Quadrasteer Suburbans and Yukons are pretty cool though. I don't remember if you could get those with big block or not.
@koncha0422 Жыл бұрын
Excursion wins. Had creature comforts mtiple engine options and a solid front axle.
@MrGabrielJude10 ай бұрын
Duramax conversion in the future?
@ryananderson6321 Жыл бұрын
Are you really saving much going aftermarket on parts? For an example, I don't see why you wouldn't run ac Delco brakes... What aftermarket brand would actually get you better performance and last as long and be meaningfully cheaper ?
@J.R.in_WV Жыл бұрын
You’re dead right on that. Only brand I’ve actually had give better life and performance than stock on disc brake pads is EBC and they’re definitely not cheaper than Delco.
@Wicked_RotF306 ай бұрын
People are turning those 2500s into Duraburbs. Thats what i wouod do, if i get one. Still would keep my 1500 tho.
@1hasbeen531 Жыл бұрын
Any update on your L5P issues???
@TheMonstervirus8 ай бұрын
Great truck, clickbait title, terrible rambling review
@TonyElTigre-kq4ri Жыл бұрын
I wish you would’ve stayed in your truck and not been outside with all that wind noise.
@tallgeeseheavy5311 Жыл бұрын
Only dislike. The tail pipes
@pddieselpower Жыл бұрын
I agree. Just haven’t got to it. Any recommendation on a good cat back?
@tallgeeseheavy5311 Жыл бұрын
@@pddieselpower recommendations? No. Whatever the hell you like 😃
@danw.1878 Жыл бұрын
@@pddieselpower hey Paul! I love the borla on my gasser trucks!!
@J.R.in_WV Жыл бұрын
3.73 is the best way to go on a stock HD, 4.10’s KILL your MPG if you run over 60 mph regularly. These big blocks seem to like to cruise at or below 2100 RPM for best mileage and with a 4.10 you’re closer to 2500 at 75mph