Here's Why A Suburban Is Better THAN A TRUCK!!

[@shawnstevenson9252]

Few tips, 13 years in the towing industry. If you wrap the chain the other way around the log so it lifts as you pull and not pull down in the ground like you did. Makes it easier to bust free with a little lift. Then the grab hooks on the hitch. Reverse the grab hook so the open end is facing up. That way if the grab hook snaps the solid heavy part will shoot down and not up.

[@nathanlittle154]

New title idea "here is why four-wheel drive is better than two."

[@1RoadGarage]

😂🤣😅

[@TopwaterTony]

AWD Suburban here :)

[@sucha603boy]

That open diff life is real.

[@marcplucinski8846]

Except IFS sucks not really 4x4

[@1987FX16]

@@marcplucinski8846 Depends on what you're doing with it really.

[@Moosecop32]

A large SUV and a trailer is also the setup I run and think it's the best of all worlds. Easier to load stuff on a trailer than in a bed and hauks more volume and weight than the bed, hauls more people, keeps the stuff in the back safe, and rides nicer as a daily driver. It's definitely a compromise vehicle that is a jack of all trades and master of none but for 80% of truck owners that aren't tradesmen, a SUV and trailer would be a better set up in my opinion.

[@1RoadGarage]

Mine too. Thanks for the comment!

[@jmackinjersey1]

Except you have to account for the heavier Suburban when towing a trailer, gear/people etc.

[@Oldsmobility98]

A truck bed has infinitely more volume than a suburban. There's literally no roof.

[@Moosecop32]

@@Oldsmobility98 I think you may have misunderstood me. I was referring to the trailer having more volume and weight capacity as opposed to just the payload rating of a truck.

[@Gods_Patriot]

​@@Oldsmobility98a suburban can be emptied to the driver seats with a tarp down plus a roof rack. Unless something is very tall that can't be laid down a suburban specifically is hard to beat

[@brandonkahuna1251]

Four low is your friend Jimmy. I just use a old tow strap for moving trees around my place. Just wrap it around the tree, through the loop, and to the truck. Its lighter, No slips, no disconnects, and slides easily under a log. The harder you pull, the tighter it gets.

[@BGObs2619]

Slowly but surely im fixing my 1999 Suburban LS with 163,000 miles. I always come to your youtube page for input in whatever ima replace 💯🤝🏼 Keep the GMT400 videos coming!

[@DavidGuns]

You should put a rubber mat, moving blanket or something like it on the chain so if it breaks the weight of the mat will help keep it from flying up and hitting your truck

[@chrisbeverly7266]

First, I'm not sure why you started with the Sub when you have a tractor🙅. But besides that, you can give it a little bump without hurting anything. I understand that people that have not done that much don't want to bump with a chain because of wanting to be super careful. Here is how you could have done it 💯% with the Sub. Look up Yankem Ropes.. They are tenchen ropes. Hook it up, get a little run for it, or even a big run and the rope stretches out and as it rebounds it would give the log,car,truck,rock, or anything stuck a great pull without ever banging on the Burb. The stretch of the rope gets object moving and you just keep going to move things without ever hurting the Burb. Large objects could take several pulls if they are super heavy or stuck or the ground is really wet. Watch a few videos about them and you will understand. Besides you always talk about over landing a lot so you should carry on in your rig.. They are not super cheap but you only need one big enough for what ever you plan to use it for. Of course get one that will have the ability to pull the Burb out if ever needed. I truly understand you are not rough on the Burb at all so trust me the rope is the way to go and you will be amazed at what you can do with it without ever having that bang from giving something a hard pull. Check out videos about them because I believe it's just what you need.. P.S. There are cheaper ones out there but I have learned you are not about buying cheap parts or products. If you want a rope that will last, do everything it claims for years, Yankem Ropes are the way to go... I swear I don't work for, or get anything out of you buying one. I just know from experience that they are the way to go and would be great for you to have for things you do, try to do, or plan to do with your rig.....

[@luvdady]

Yeah 🤣 tractors =bulldozer . You get a old time ford you can pull down a house

[@jmackinjersey1]

the log sections are more than likely not heavy enough to cause tension and stretch the strap for the rebound effect.

[@a.r.o7697]

I would've just used the tractor. Using a shackle to connect to your hitch receiver would've been safer too.

[@eddiea3782]

I love the way that Suburban looks and sounds. It's just beautiful.

[@rudybriskar5267]

Excellent! I'm glad it worked out for you. Wrapping around the log is what's known as a "rolling hitch". If you're going to be falling trees and cutting firewood you need a "peevee" is has a metal point with a metal hook on it the point is for prying and the hook digs into the log for rolling it.

[@1RoadGarage]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rudybriskar5267]

@@1RoadGarage You're welcome, brother!

[@garywilliams7819]

Nice work Jimmy! So glad you were able to clear that path for your family. What a great property you have. Stay blessed brother!

[@kscott9933]

I just added a limited slip to my 96 chevy c1500. Huge difference versus open differential.

[@davestewart9146]

At the very least you should throw a heavy moving blanket over the chain, chains get nasty if they snap with all the tension on them 👍👍

[@alexisgaus3358]

4x4 LO would’ve been your best friend in this situation man

[@1RoadGarage]

Yeah, now you tell me … 🤣

[@erickruse4679]

ran into an unexpected surprise with my 94 Suburban this week. Needed to do some work for the first time in 5 years in Tennessee. Apartment won't let me pop the hood. O'reilly's wouldn't let me pop the hood O.O. And all of the shops in the area told me no, they won't work on them because GM stopped making OEM parts, and they won't warranty the autozone stuff. So where did that leave me? A mechanic offered to help out, bring my own parts, cash, on the weekend, and his own private garage. I just thought that was so strange for K1500's from the mid nineties. Still a favorite work truck platform.

[@master6435]

Hey if your going to pull something with a chain like that take one of your floor rugs or keep a rug with the chair placing that rug in the middle of the chain for weight if the chain snaps/break or slips of what your pulling the chain won't fly back and hit your rear window or truck but the energy will be sent down towards the ground

[@jacobking4106]

My pops had a 1 ton suburban with a 4 speed he built dana 60. The whole 9. The intro reminded me when he chopped a 36 inch oak in diameter and pulled the massive stump out with it with a few good jerks. All roots in the ground

[@grenadecraig9619]

Love BFGoodrich 💪 My favorite tires to put on my truck are the BFGoodrich Mud Terrain type. Always excellent traction, even in snow/ice!

[@kayjay4060]

Next time put the chain up high, and roll the log from the top, so it separates easier. Down low like that and it has to overcome the friction of dragging it, and separating. You were also going at an angle and pushing on all the logs next to it. Rolling from the top would help with this situation also. Spoke too soon. lol

[@tombob671]

Come Summer and snake season be very careful reaching under anything. Copperhead and rattler's abide there. Be safe.

[@ml9867]

2:34 That's what he said.

[@mciver47]

Good job, I love my 96 GMC Sub 4X4 really comes in handy. Good video, thanks for sharing.

[@12yearssober]

Had a 1994 K2500 with the 454. Absolute beast!!!

[@proudtexan5513]

Excellent tractor ROAD WORK JOB!!

[@1RoadGarage]

Thanks!

[@tracydowning5242]

If you have fwd always use low range when pulling

[@Generalpurpose702]

You can do a lot with your truck, great job!

[@robertalexander2506]

Is there any particular reason you didn't put your Suburban into 4wd?

[@rdubs1705]

Did this one have the option installed?

[@jasonhughes3587]

"This is a huge log and I was able to move it with just my suburban!" Then proceeds to roll and position the log by hand to where he wants it.😅😂

[@ml9867]

Have you ever thought of volunteering with your local fire department? I think your skills & personality would be great with them. You don't have to be one of the guys who goes into the burning buildings if you don't want to. You could be an Exterior Firefighter or even a driver.

[@1RoadGarage]

That actually sounds fun!

[@kris856]

I don't even have idea why I wattched this video. I liked it though LOL

[@1RoadGarage]

That’s great to hear. Thanks for the compliment. 👍

[@johnhow3624]

Jimmy is the suburban a 4x4 with high and low gears ???

[@1RoadGarage]

Yes, I could’ve used 4 low but was just trying to be gentle with it since I knew I could always go grab my tractor.

[@i_no_nutin]

​​@@1RoadGarage spinning tires and jerking in 2WD is harder on the drivetrain than using 4WL and just creeping forward without spinning the tires. Creeping forward also lessens the chance of breaking a chain which could result in damage, injury, and/or death.

[@stevenfancher7308]

Once the tree been cut it don’t swell up lol. One should put your suburban in four wheel low sec you been fine gunning it. It won’t will hurt anything.

[@RuffTymesBob]

You should never hook to the safety chain loop on your hitch because it pulls out of balance (it needs to be a straight pull to be most effective) and you risk tearing the loop out of your hitch. You need to get a hook or a clevis pin style ball mount. At the very least, put your ball mount in your hitch and wrap the chain around the ball. Also, it is not a bad idea to throw a floor mat or two over the chain or use a tow rope instead. Don't be afraid to give it a little jerk as well to get the momentum going. Sometimes you gotta break the natural suction that mud will cause.

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

Get a Factor 55 Hitchlink and D-ring my man. Good and safe for pulling stuff or for recovery. Your chain hooked to the safety chain hoops is making me nervous.

[@markryl-kuchar2373]

Surprisingly using the front tow hooks and 4wd low will move some decent sized logs with a suburban

[@Nord3202]

I thought he was going break or bend the safety chain loops.

[@benkanobe7500]

When the Tractor loses traction, step on the independent brake pedal on the side that is spinning, which will shift the open differential to spin the wheel that has more traction, and the tractor will keep going.

[@insaneTrout]

hmmm..i'd rather have a pickup and 4wd than a 2wd suburban...also i would have used a 10klb strap instead of a chain. it would have very easily done that rolling trick you were trying to do because you can loop it on itself and it will cinch down and actually grab the wood. it would also be more forgiving on your equipment i.e. the suburban if it should actually break it won't come flying through a window and it won't do panel damage also won't kill or seriously injure anyone either. lastly 4wd would have been better for 4lo where you don't want wheel speed in this scenario you want torque even in that slippery mud and a proper mud tire to bite and 4wd regardless if truck or pickup would have made a world of difference. it's a beautiful clean suburban none the less and you got er done so well done.

[@camarokurt]

Be careful. Once, I was pulling out 4x4 fence posts. I pulled a little too hard, the post broke in half and went flying into my back window shattering it.

[@cebayne]

Gotta love an old Suburban! Probably the only thing better is a 7.3 Excursion!

[@SherifEgypt]

Yes, I agree with you. This video is really good and informative.

[@dennisragsdale9819]

Tie your chain so that it causes the log to roll to get it moving. A little duck tape will keep the chain hooked

[@maverickthecarmaniac2]

I got a 1999 expedition which is like a tahoe/suburban and I love it!

[@1RoadGarage]

Nice!!

[@mc-mg8xu]

I thought that suburban was 4wd?

[@alphagaming7267]

I was about to say that he would have better traction if he was in 4wd lol

[@1RoadGarage]

It is. Just was trying to be gentle. I knew I had a backup plan. 😉

[@jdmandan]

Did you have it in 4H while you were backing up?

[@Hugo-Frescas]

You had a tractor the whole time 😂😂

[@americandinosaursclassicvan]

I didn’t know I thought your living crazy city 😮

[@danhambrick6331]

Why were you not in 4x4 low while trying to move the log?It should have easily pulled it...😁😁👍👍

[@1RoadGarage]

Probably wasn’t the smartest thing but was simply trying to not get my truck completely covered in mud.

[@Doubledsccreepingtom]

That's what 4 Low is for

[@blue4980]

Thats how scary movies start. That path was blocked for a season. Tune in next time on the adventures of 1road and the monsters in the forest.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Job well done!

[@jayrhough1912]

Fun stuff.

[@jeepinintexas6215]

Might have an easier time pulling that if you used 4-Lo lol

[@lospanchos68]

Take those ko2’s down to 12-14 lbs of air and they will work exactly how they where designed too.

[@440tnt8]

What happened to your 4wd

[@1RoadGarage]

I knew that would’ve helped but was trying to not trash my truck with mud.

[@teal80]

@@1RoadGarage Respect! KeepPushinYall:)

[@Doubledsccreepingtom]

Your wheels would not have been spinning as fast if using 4 low.

[@Wicked_RotF30]

How much did you have to pay for all that land? Would love similar.

[@bread-gz3rl]

But can you put 4 washing machines in it and tow a dump trailer up a mountian?

[@1RoadGarage]

Yes. With a trailer.

[@roadglide1142]

Maybe 🤔 you should try 4 Wheel drive ? Just a suggestion 😂

[@Nord3202]

The Suburban is a truck its on the gmt 400 truck frame as the pickup.

[@missingremote4388]

It is like a covered truck or wagon

[@1RoadGarage]

Yep 👍

[@daftnord4957]

that 2wd truck came from california, didn't it? lol here in the northern midwest everything is 4wd except for some dedicated towing vehicles. my regular cab long box k1500 is useless in 2wd, can't even get moving from a stop sign when conditions are icy

[@1RoadGarage]

It’s 4x4

[@michaelmankowski5092]

Ther tractor would have been my first choice.

[@Samestori214]

Just get a suburban with 4x4 and you got a mean beast. I had this same truck but when you stuck you stuck

[@iMusicProfile]

What about when you want to haul trash and dont want or have a trailer?

[@tysoncurrie7745]

Was your Suburban in 4WD because it didn't look like it. It needs to be in 4WD to get full traction when towing in slippery conditions.

[@devinbooth-jm3sg]

What exhaust are you running on that suburban?

[@licon452]

Jack up the chicken coop. One leg at a time and put some castor wheels. Easy

[@pfoxhound]

How do damage transmission?

[@1RoadGarage]

Haha, no I took it really easy.

[@MrOlea]

How to destroy a 4L60!

[@s_ak999]

Man those trucks have been made for this

[@pfoxhound]

@@s_ak999 Iphones were made to be fast and obsolete by next gen presentation. In 90s Mercedes made lots of cars with bio degradable wire insulation... This is not a military equipment, parts are mostly put together... Ford explorer with it's awesome transmission? Also built to last.

[@Retro_flashback72]

Do you have it in 4wd??

[@chrismiles5762]

I can't believe you bought a suburban without 4 wheel drive.

[@gregorydavid7755]

Why didn't u put the Burb in 4 x4 Lo for the pull.

[@jeepinintexas6215]

He had to make it dramatic. I was thinking the same thing myself at first lol.

[@gregorydavid7755]

@@jeepinintexas6215 With jimmy not replying I guess u r right !!

[@philliphinkle2812]

Not sure why you think a truck won’t do as well or better. Nylon tow strap would give you some stretch and snap.

[@michaelmankowski5092]

I would guess that maybe next time you will have a trailer hitch to hook to. Plus, I thought you had 4 wheel drive.

[@frankiem749]

He does but for dramatic effects he didn't use it.

[@codydunn242]

I mean i think my 97 k3500 chevy crew cab long be with 454 would have pulled better and would have more weight then your 1500 suburban. Putting it in 4lo would have helped too.

[@davids9375]

Are you in 4wd??? I don’t see front wheels spin

[@gotcheese9163]

Calls his suburban a truck almost the hole video until it’s better than a truck 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kevincollins5201]

Hey Jimmy why wasn't your truck in 4-wheel drive back tires spinning front doing nothing

[@ajcates9136]

I have 01 sub with 260 k driving it to work every day

[@jarrodhudson6634]

Next time air down your tires that will help a lot with traction

[@countrygentleman4084]

Ok put it in 4x4 would of help you and you need to turn the hook around when hooking up the chain

[@juannunez3057]

How come u didn’t jus use the tractor from the start lol

[@jeffmorga7111]

If you own a 4 wheel drive and don't slack the tire pressure in slippery conditions... Fool...!!! Even 2 wheel drive, slack the tire pressure....

[@jmackinjersey1]

A 2x pick up truck with a good set of mud tires will perform a lot better than a 4x with AT's, just saying.

[@circlepfarm9729]

Is that a box blade on the tractor or something else?

[@Panellll]

It literally says box blade on it.

[@1RoadGarage]

Yes, I believe that’s what it’s called. That’s how I made the road.

[@STREETRACEN4U]

put it in 4x4 and dont be too afraid of the throttle it wouldve done it the first try

[@12yearssober]

No with rhe 1500 it's too weak and fragile. If he had the K2500 454 engine he would have no problem

[@STREETRACEN4U]

@@12yearssober we have had both the 97 1500 and a 99 2500 suburban and used that 1500 plenty times in the woods for this exact reason. we used to yank down old out houses and chicken coops and pull trucks out the mud no problem those logs are nothing for a 1500

[@clearsailing7993]

Put a window and some ventilation in that chicken coop.

[@Utubeisazzho]

The log was clearly cut. Just make 1 more cut lol

[@Bullfighter6262]

4 wheel drive my friend

[@_moes_garage_]

If it sucks gas like a truck, it is a truck.. 🤣

[@chadmiller8019]

Today we watch a California city man waste a bunch of time by not using 4x4 right off the start lol

[@algernonwilliams3638]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💪🏾

[@VincentVader]

Why aren't you using 4 wheel drive? Also a 4x4 pulls harder when you pull in 4 wheel drive in reverse. Hook the chains to the front of your truck, lock it in 4 wheel drive. California man doesn't know how to use a 4x4 truck.

[@dontderockmerizz3211]

No 4WD on that suburban?

[@1RoadGarage]

Yes, 4x4. No, I didn’t use it. 🤙

[@jasonferguson1069]

Umm, not 4wd? Try pulling in reverse next time as well

[@benkanobe7500]

4X4 Low, you can go very slow and have very little strain on your truck. You need to learn to use your truck as a truck.

[@derrickodyes1934]

Suburbans not better than a big ol john deere tractor and loader. A big ol log snaps off and breaks that back window and dents tailgate you'll be hatin life

[@EricErnst]

I fail to see how a Suburban is better. You do you. Let me do me.

[@Matt-co6bc]

A suburban may be better than a truck, but NOTHING is better than a crown Vic

[@fishntools]

Shame that old growth tree just wasted away on the ground!

[@1RoadGarage]

How old would you say that was just by the looks of it?

[@fishntools]

@@1RoadGarage 200

[@davidhomen4528]

I forgot. Isn't the suburban a 4x4?

[@joaquinbarragan-oh4rc]

It even in four wheel drive

[@frankiem749]

Why a suburban is better than a truck, yet you keep calling it a truck. Oh yeah because the suburban is based on a truck chassis duh. So technically any gmt-400 based vehicles can do this. Minus the 2wd V6 models with open diffs.

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

Should of put it in 4wd

[@bubbadoolittle-vh8ev]

Just 2 wheel drive???