Full Build: GMC Suburban Goes From Boring To Unbreakable

[@PowerNationTV]

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[@justinmichael1104]

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[@Kev69-jw5tv]

Hi! I have a Suburban every shop has taken me for a ride.. 1994 Suburban 7.4 4x4 k2500 Utility Sports from Canada I'm from SoCal, need it check torque to engine, I have so much fun I only trust you! Thanks!

[@kamoboko86]

Remember kids, if you have a 100k dollar workshop and countless sponsors as well as a combined 100 years of shop experience and a logistics team of at least 10 people to source the right parts, you and your friends can do the same modifications at home too!

[@Diesel257]

You'd rather watch some dude tune a carburetor or?..

[@kingsolo6241]

The shop is much more than 100k

[@Mavrik-60]

Or ya could just watch the dang video and they tell ya where they get the parts. Restoration work requires an I can attitude. Not for everyone. Great video keepemcoming

[@jamesbond1231]

Naw - I can do this in my shop with no power

[@jamesbond1231]

@@0QualityOverQuantity a-fuckinmen brotha.

[@Nozerone]

Fun episode. Really liked how at the start they hinted that this would be a budget build and they would do a dream build later. Then this became anything but a budget build.

[@padrescout]

You know, when you causally drop 30 or 40 grand on your off-road rig, no big deal, very relatable. :/

[@ericpeacock6438]

To be fair they never said low budget 😂

[@Nozerone]

@@ericpeacock6438 Start at 1:13 "So budget builds, on up to a full dream build. Speaking of budget builds" "this one?". Now while they didn't technically say that the build was going to be a budget build, the way they spoke at the beginning made it seem like this was going to be their budget build. Hens why I said "How at the start they hinted" and not anything about them saying it was a budget build.

[@Salunknow]

Finally a full build that has cleaning before assembly, nice one

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Easier to build, no debris going into eyes

[@Markdc94]

As a crew chief and team manager on a 4 car NASCAR Open Wheel Modified team for 9 years i learned a very important lesson. ALWAYS replace any bolt and self locking nut that took a hit on the parts that took that hit, ALWAYS. The bolt and nut took the same strain as the part that got bent or broke. It keeps your high performance vehicle from falling out of competition. I learned this the really hard way, trust me!! Ya'll seem to have the basic skills to use very expensive parts and components, so to keep them in working order it seems you have a lot to learn. Being young and have access to cash is just the baby steps of your modification process. LIVE AND LEARN

[@CatRacer1A2A]

They would have to be competent to have understanding like that. I wouldn't let these dolts come within 50yrds of a vehicle of mine.

[@davidblack2806]

I like the build, but it has a really narrow wheelbase for how tall it is. I would definitely be concerned about rollover

[@jeffstevens9849]

I was wondering why the rear end is so narrow

[@EpicToadRage]

It's not so much narrow, as not centered. You can see it looks like it's hanging out the driver's side as much as it's inside the passenger side around the 1:34:00 mark.

[@irony4057]

Im glad I wasnt the only one feeling like this Burb had missed leg day.

[@usv568]

@@EpicToadRage agree. Makes ya wonder about there build quality and knowledge that isn't feed to them

[@johncarter9054]

@@jeffstevens9849 Yeah the geometry in the rear is off a bit. Easy to correct. But on the Chevy suburbans, and maby on the trucks too, the rear ends were 4 inches narrower then the front ends. Why ? Have no idea.

[@rarbona]

judging by the comments everyone quit watching after they had it on the trail the first time. really came together after that and performed aweesome. that jump was sick. especially for a truck that heavy

[@jbone9900]

I wouldn't know how to do any of this

[@WildNwhEELING]

WOW 😳, looking @ 1:32:34, the rear axle looks like it's trying to escape out of the drivers-side, insane/scary looking!?!?

[@johnunderwood9575]

Wow! What a great video! Start to finish, what was wrong, and how we fixed it. It doesn't get more complete than that. Respect.

[@patriot3636]

Cool build, but watching that come at me, on video, I think it was a mistake, to leave those wheels so far inside. I think I would have made that things suspension a bit wider. You had plenty of room and even could add fender flares, if needed.

[@johncarter9054]

The 135 minute shows the suspension is off centered by a lot to the left . Bad geometry. Easy to correct

[@nickc1473]

Or do it right and Go with a 75 IH Travelall!!

[@KentuckyBackyardMechanics]

That corporate 14-bolt has to be off of a dually

[@nickc1473]

@@KentuckyBackyardMechanics I pulled a Corprate 8 lug off a 78 3/4 ton Saburban and slapped on my Travelall.

[@DrHavok1]

Lol the first tires was basically my biggest issue. It was like seeing Shaquille O'Neil trying to wear size 9 shoes just the logistics alone drove me nuts seeing that.

[@RealSteelStreet]

Yes, those 38.5s were too small AND narrow for a big ass Suburban 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

What….?

[@89PWRRAM]

Yeah I'm a year late seeing this video build. I came here just to make your same comment...lol Nobody likes the pizza cutter look. Interco has feel off their tire size game big time. All their Bogger's being 13.50 width unless you go all the way to a 44/19.5 which is a lot of tire to handle. They need to go back to making some 39.5 and 42's in a 15 or 17 width. Something that will look good on a ten in or twelve inch wide rim. Come on now Interco. Yall need to do better.

[@АлександрАверьянов-е8д]

Привет парни! Крутая машина у вас получилась!!! Я владею Chevrolet Blazer 1993 года 6,5 TD 4 AWD уже 13 лет. Обожаю эту тачку, особенно звук двигателя. У нас в России мало таких осталось живых. Мечтаю тоже восстановить ее до хорошего состояния. я езжу на ней каждый день. Но пока мои возможности не позволяют этого сделать. Удачных проектов вам!!!

[@Mach1n3gunn3r]

That reminds me of the Suburban that Pierce Brosnan drove on the movie Dante's Peak. Love that truck! I want one!

[@travishicks4504]

If my 9 to 5 was building stuff like this I would be a happy man. This build would be a "budget" build for some and a "dream" build for others. Tons of money tons of time and tons of know how to get there. Not to mention alot of awesome tools 👌 I'm a fan!

[@craigquann]

Hey, make it your 9-5. What's actually stopping you. If they can make a living doing it. (Plenty of others have too) why can't you! I personally have a love/hate relationship with being a mechanic... It's great when it's going good...

[@jbone9900]

​@@craigquann it not like this at all sometimes you gotta accept realty.

[@James-qq2vq]

As someone who's been watching build shows from the beginning I have to say this is the greatest suburban build I've ever seen. Thank you for this.

[@zandz8317]

before i finished the great video. when i saw it with the small tires i was like huuuuuuuuuh???? glad you guys put those monster jam monster truck tires!! love live the SQUAREBODIES!!

[@abfkwbdkdmggfilw-uv5bn]

Although some corners seem to have been cut, I loved this episode thanks guys. It gives me inspiration and ideas for my GM truck

[@adventureescape1929]

I was actually surprised that their shoddy workmanship didn't bite them again when they took it back out.

[@stevepurcell5883]

LOL

[@BCSummit]

How was it shoddy

[@trujillo71921]

@@BCSummit if you can't see it... chances are you also have shoddy tendencies. This build was bad. Half assed everything except the front bumper and motor.

[@tfukink]

14b nowhere near centered.

[@adventureescape1929]

@@BCSummit Really? You're asking "how was it shoddy" LMFAO!

[@paulreed6340]

Pretty cool truck in my opinion. Not sure what everyone is complaining about. Nothing is perfect on the first try

[@jbone9900]

Hard for the average Joe to pull of

[@matthewames3864]

I like the build . Thank you for doing this so I can learn. I am at a complete disadvantage because I don't have all the extra knowledge tools shop and the extras. This helps me understand what it takes to get a project done like this. I was disappointed that you didn't paint the fire wall or the engine bay . All this time and money with the fancy engine to cheap out on something so easy to paint when it was apart.

[@JamesReedy]

Man seeing that Burb airborne got me misty. I bought a Taco this weekend and am gonna let go of my 197,000 mile Suburban soon but now I’m feeling nostalgic lol.

[@anthonyclem5211]

Seems like they should've ran a little wider tire to increase the footprint maybe would've helped with the wobble

[@JT-iw2cw]

I was going to ask, why they went with narrow tractor tires. I'm from the dunes though where everyone is on fat and wide tires. I don't wheel back east. It's a different environment, so I figured there must be something I don't know.

[@sethweston4654]

No, the axle is shifted to the left. Something ain’t right here

[@smithjones4346]

I'm only about 28 minutes into it and so far it is great. I love the k30 axles and rock sliders and so on, everything except the lamo small block.

[@derektrieglaff9103]

Good build. Personally would've done some paint on the firewall and interior parts though. And rhino lined the floor pans underneath while the frame was free from the body. Plus, you should've sealed up the quarters and rockers as well. 3 years those panels you just chopped off are gonna be rusting again. I feel like there MAY have been some corners cut on this build. Maybe not as many corners as other builds I've seen... but still, I noticed alot of things I would've done very differently. This is why I like to watch the Ekstensive guys in texas build lifted vehicles. Because they cross all the T's and dot all the I's. Gussets everywhere, braces and brackets all fully welded, four link bars engineered and made from scratch thick wall tubing... just serious quality. My problem with this build really is that, it's a budget build in a sense that pretty much anyone could make their suburban look like this with parts that can be attained relatively easy but, you blew the whole thing apart and cut as many corners as you could to make the "budget" of which we still have no idea what the budget was. Idk... love the truck, not happy with the workmanship. I feel like they spent more time on the front bumper than they did on the entire suspension set up.

[@KevinJHutchison]

Lots of opportunity for rust.

[@joshuabrown2543]

Agree

[@countryboyk5411]

Offroad clearly is not their strong suit and they brought Swampers to a trail ride. But all in all, I like the way she looks as she sits. I have 3 projects goin myself, also a 91' Burban, a 77' K5 Blazer and an 88' S10 Blazer. Doing alot of sealing on the the Burban and s10 blazer. The K5, I am going for show quality more then an offroad build. The s10 blazer is fully waterproof, even the motor (350 small block from a speed boat). The Burban is more of a family offroad build. So roll bars are adding more weight to keep the tires down and keep it as safe as possible for the kids.

[@yvondubinsky9072]

I thought it was funny they didn't do a transfer case guard, being they are wheeling a suburban and are garenteed to get highsided. Also going tall is a bad idea, much better to have massive suspension travel than be super tall. Less rollover risk.

[@freemansgarage]

@@countryboyk5411 seriously regret selling my rust free mint 91 suburban from California about 5 years ago. Did pretty much CK5 everything. I’m living vicariously through your comment. Also S10 Blazers need more respect. You got some awesome projects going on.

[@joshyoung]

Turned out so great! Don’t know why there are so many negative comments on here.. lots of hard work put into this! And to the guy talking about the big shop and tools I’m sure hard work paid for that not KZbin sponsors… haha

[@karlsmith2570]

When Marc and Brandon went with the bigger wheels and tires, it looked a lot better than what they'd initially started with, because the previous wheel and tire combo looked very undersized for this vehicle

[@missingremote4388]

Thanks! I am a fan of the suburbans. Have a gallon of gas on me ⛽️ ⛽️ ⛽️ ⛽️ ⛽️

[@taknmybeatings7036]

That halfway repaired dent in the fender is killin me.

[@darrinbunston5932]

Call it whatever you want but whatever happened to Ian Johnson and extreme 4x4 that was the best show on your programming of PowerNation

[@mikegallagher237]

I like the extra help you got.Your shop is closer to 5 million than a 100k. The people who right into you obvious have never worked in auto repair.

[@dmwi1549]

Just goes to show the right gears, suspension and a willing engine can make all the difference. Even in something as big as that Suburban. Nice!

[@Lure-Benson]

Around spring I am going to find how a 383 stroker works in my 1988 Chevrolet 1 ton truck. I have used up 2 454's and 1 350 then over time I keep hearing how great the 383 stroker is so I wanted to try one. Being from Alaska and a hunting & fishing guide towing large jet boat truck engines get used up allot and AK winter cold is hell on engine start ups

[@keewatin427]

After having watched the whole thing, I was wondering why they didn’t fully box the frame. Kinda seems, in hindsight, how that could’ve helped them with that bent frame issue 🤔

[@davidmiller4594]

And a full cage too

[@Harley.Davidson]

Frame gotta flex.

[@frankfilippone9679]

I think a lot of us were thinking that

[@whatchu_talkin_john_willis]

@@Harley.Davidson only if your suspension doesn't

[@Trav3l2Liv3]

Is that why that rear 60 is so offset??? Looks horrible 😂

[@Darknamja]

I really enjoy watching metal fabrication. 😉

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

I like this. The end results is a far cry from the factory and every project has room for improvement. Congratulations and good job. 👍

[@slendy3864]

Damn the guy from carcass is the bad guy from the 5th element. Didn't know he was a gear head!

[@johnmoore2344]

I’ve always been curious how high and far you can jump a truck like this or the Fall Guy truck (which is always known for its jumps) before you bend or brake something.

[@purenightwolf4758]

They must had fun building that. I really enjoyed watching getting build from the ground up.

[@MrH4nds]

I thought I could see that the whole rear end had shifted to the left. Was definitely correct once I saw them put it up on the lift. The 2nd iteration is much better.

[@kravmaga7070]

I did a jump just like that 30 ft at the end in my stock bronco and bottomed out the suspension bent rear bumper and got whiplash BUT i didnt spill my beer which had floated straight up in front of my face where i grabbed it out of the air before it spilled lmao!

[@rangerismine]

The snorkel and ram assist are pretty slick! I definitely need to borrow some ideas for my big Chevy K30.

[@victoryengineer]

Of course they should have boxed the entire frame but it was a pretty cool video anyway. Looks like fun. My build started as a 3/4 ton and I swapped out axles with FF 14 bolt and Dana60 with crossover steering as well. I've got e lockers front and rear, 35" tires, 4" lift and I......boxed the frame. I too have a 383 and Sniper 650 mated to a built 700R4 and NP 205. The biggest difference is I won't beat on my rig like they did and can do what they did in the video including getting stuck in that deep mud hole. My jump would also been 1/3 the distance. Thing is, it's my daily driver and being easier on the pedal when off roading means I'm far less likely to break stuff than they are.

[@Detroitmuscle74]

hell yeah that Remix yall did on suburban was definitely needed BEAST.

[@davidmiller4594]

By far, the funnest build from carcass yet. The entire build combined into one video was greatly appreciated 👍

[@sideshow45]

This isn't carcass

[@crankfastle8138]

​@@sideshow45thank god. Man those guys are not good at this.

[@JohnCornnell]

This was an awesome and exciting episode. Never been thrilled to watch the outcome of a build before.

[@FEETLE]

that was so awesome .. from beginning to the trails .... I'll be honest was indifferent to the truck and the materials.. but more passionate on your work ethic and consistency. just the fact on getting things done, gave me inspiration in continuing my goals in the aviation industry. you guys got my respect unconsciously. keep powering guys. you've done more than you'll ever know.

[@jonathanm.2602]

I was just telling my buddy One of my dream rigs is a 90 gmc suburban built to take anything I can throw at it. Then I came across this video.

[@cpthillbilly]

That ending was EPIC!!!! What a payoff! Well done boys

[@ozark1981]

Building my 87 in similar fashion. Less height, she's going to be more explorer than bog runner.

[@Hunteratloppshop]

Holy crap. That thing actually travels good in the end.

[@christopherbrown6493]

It has a certain floppiness to it, reminds me of my 94 s10 blazer with a broken roll bar mount. I like it.

[@dingobabyeats596]

Its a pretty cool trunk. Im a sucker for suburbans. Great memories! Good video guys.

[@davidtappe5337]

I made it start to finish. Great video guys.

[@shawnoelrich4228]

I love the show fellas. And I love that burban. If any body could build my idea you can... And that would be that burban, as a 6x6. I would love to see that build!! 🤔🤔

[@shawnoelrich4228]

I'm thinkin a great big block to start. 540. Lmk is f you feel spicy enuff to do it. I know you have the knowledge. And really,, to get to drive it would trump anything on my bucket list. As short as it is. Lol

[@tyronetripod8536]

this brings me back to my teens on my first offroad 4x4ing adventure while drunk n possibly high too.😁 Me and my buddy jumped in with a guy from our town we barely knew who was driving a lifted 4x4 suburban and it was light snow at beginning of winter. We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY when this suburban seem to just fly up a river hill that was at least 30 degrees if not close to 45. it was several hundred yards up and when it finally seem to be powering out or losing traction we were shitting our pants thinking we would slide backwards and probly roll over killing us all. TLDR, it made it all the way up we didnt die, lol I was so thrilled i bought my own 4x4 bronco a few yrs later which was very fun but not quite exilerating as that first 4x4 adventure. But the BRONCO had its advantages too, one being the top came off which was supper cool in the summer for haulin ass n drinking beers or 4x4ing in muddy pastures, hunting gophers with1-4 buddies. PLUS it had a big back seat with tinted windows which was like a cool mobile hotel room ;-)

[@Purgatoran]

They literally built a badass truck out of my dream car

[@jimsmitn7569]

Whoa! Is that Weird Al Yankovich?😮

[@AntiPattern328]

That is the most bad-ass rig ever!!! I'd give my left one to have that rig!!!

[@frankz5864]

Looks like something out of Tango and Cash

[@Pendaws]

Great job fellas, love watching you all work together. :)

[@immrnoidall]

I have a 98 and boy I love that truck. not a 3/4 but still a beast.

[@19chucki74]

Some guys have all the fun. Awesome off-road build guys!

[@slurge21]

Damn that’s so awesome! Great build and video. Keep them coming

[@AntiPattern328]

I want to see a International Travelall set up like the suburban. That would be the most bad-ass off-roader ever!!!

[@billmiller5849]

I actually enjoy these from powernation

[@henriknordeng]

Really awsome bulid. I hope i can get my Jeep looking that good some day

[@dgerlewein07]

Love this truck I’m building a budget burb right now wish I had this bad ass burb tho awesome job guys

[@tonymolineiro554]

Awesome chris and mark! I hope you’re going to have fun and do more of having fun and enjoying your builds, I love it!!!👍👍👍😃

[@memeAlexcheramie]

Fun fact: from 1988-1991, there were 4 types of Chevy/GMC trucks: C/K and R/V. The C/K are the classic OBS trucks you’re all familiar with, but the R/V series are the Square Body style. This is a V10

[@middleclassthrash]

Do you guys get fuel flow data from the dyno runs? It would be extremely useful for your audience to see fuel flow rates at different rpm numbers. Thanks.

[@craigquann]

That's actually not a bad idea. Give you a better idea of what carbs/pumps/injectors will feed what levels of power. It will also test parts manufacturers claims of "supports up to X horsepower"

[@aserta]

Considering how much the passengers were moving about, it needs a hoop behind the bench seat to put a couple of handle bars on the roof. Plus it's good safety for donut rolls.

[@conquistador1425]

Unbreakable is not a reality, it's just a concept!

[@setemstraight3699]

Sick!!! I'm slowly building a 85 to be emp proof, only thing Ida done differently is paint firewall and gave her a different name 😂

[@thepoloranger420]

Full build vids are the best!!

[@jacobpeterson3049]

I love it, except those old wheels and tires would make it look 10000x better in my eyes

[@PossumWaffen]

I worked at a drive train shop for 4 years, i probably rebuilt 2-3 10 bolt chevy differentials every week, most of them in suburbans.

[@stephenwright6234]

Very nice rig. However, I'm a diesel fan. I would have scrapped the small block and swapped in a 12v cummins or a Ppumped 24v. Just my opinion though. Good looking build guys.

[@jord6658]

Isn't the weatherproof MSD ignition kinda pointless when it's wired in using but connectors?

[@imcriscam]

Finally the gmc suburban get some love

[@MegaRetr]

Pretty cool truck in my opinion.

[@PowerNationTV]

Watch more Full Builds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKWkh4Gcpt5ogdk

[@hacktay21]

whats the link for the engine build from Engine power?

[@harrywalker5836]

shoulda let the tires down to 12 psi..

[@Green_Leaf]

Pro Tip - if you have a stock small block V8 in a truck, do not install dual exhaust. If you want to keep the torque and fuel mileage stick with a single 2-1/2 inch pipe from the Y-pipe back then install a ‘performance’ muffler and catalytic converter. Dual exhaust will change the back pressure in most cases to decrease available low end torque. Leave the dual exhaust for your Camaro 😂

[@charliela1844]

umm they disproved that whole back pressure thing awhile ago, here they even drew fun little pictures for you.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKW9in1-qb16b9U

[@jonathanmiddleton5261]

Man that was awesome. Thank y’all.

[@SGTJDerek]

Damn it man! Just created ANOTHER recipe in my nugget. Suburban SS.......... This bodystyle wouldn't be the starting point but, still. Everything the Silverado SS used can be found.

[@alankatterheinrich8660]

I have a 1990 square body Suburban named "JUGGERNAUT"with a 7" lift and 37" TSL Swampers " Rattle can black bed liner exterior and also a 99 Cherokee with a 4.5" lift with 33"s... You sucked me in from the beginning of the episode. Lol. Subscribed

[@ny-reaper-trucker]

Damn the same stuff I want done to sierra... but no time.. great job guys..

[@junkopotomus]

I liked the series. Always been a fan of the square burbans and satin black. I would have beefed up the frame and put on sway bars. I also would use a fan clutch for cooling. I have seen enough electric fans quit to know they are not unbreakable.

[@creepy3973]

great team here, awesome chemistry, hope this show stays around for a while.

[@jordenbronson8122]

Lol it’s been on forever. Since the 90’s or early 00’s at least

[@shanelady1049]

I have a few tips for those who want to complain about all the tools they have. About 90% of this could be built with basic tools as for the rest check around your area a lot of places have maker spaces that provide you with the specialty tool for a small fee and another option is to check out your local trade schools a lot of them are looking for class projects and all you need do is provide the materials and they will do the work for you. And the main thing is to just have the right attitude.

[@Dark_Knight_USA]

Greetings: Gotta love the creative wiring. The Tesla should have been on 1st. Nothing great but not a bad build. Thx 4 the share.

[@BIGB-hn3wi]

That thing is badass!!!! Nice Job

[@m23hf]

That was FUN!!! 1. Very cool build! 2. Love the shows energy! 3. @Powernation, can Music City and Carcass get their own KZbin channels? PLEEEAAASE!!!! Keep it going guys!!!

[@rck8318]

Had an 89 suburban, jacked up, big tires, winch, huge roof rack. All new engine, headers, tranny, transferr case. Scariest thing was filling up the gas tank.

[@userppp1th3om4p]

BEST RESCUE MACHINE👍

[@AntiPattern328]

The budget build... Down to the frame? LOL! Lets see here, you started this on Friday night... Now you need to drive it to work on Monday! I do like it being a suburban though! That is bad-ass!

[@jakefitzpatrick8550]

I need to just see these two wheel for a tv show

[@loganh2876]

i love it, but my only beef with it is the small tires and lack of offset on the wheels. looks really funny. sway bars wouldve been a plus as well

[@KurNorock]

You don't want swaybars on a truck like that.

[@daltoonybob]

Brandon is a good actor.

[@OjaiBonsai]

Ties look to small and narrow but awesome build guys. Thanks. Oops spoke to soon

[@anthonygendron9737]

Should have boxed the frame in and put some protection around the transmission and transfer case

[@kirksmith347]

This is more like an episode of the A-team then an actual build.