This Truck Has RUINED my Channel

[@yjmsrv]

I just found your channel and LOVE it! Don't give up on the Suburban- I'll watch till the end. I have a similar project with a 2004 Land Rover Discovery- I LOVE the truck- but the engine is a POS- I've rebuilt it twice now and still have leaks, the current one a big one up front that I have to get squared away- my next round with it is definately an LS swap- which is how I found your channel. That big ol square body Suburban is the shit- keep after it. Definitely move you're way down the driveline- I think it's going to end up being your transfer case (all along) but now you can whip out a 4l80 in no time! Good experiences for sure- as frustrating as they are.

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Thans! I really appreciate you watching!

[@squarebodynut5429]

Dam $800 for a 4.8 is a straight rip off

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

It's just how it is around here man

[@squarebodynut5429]

​@@JovaniDanteGriego indeed that just sucks 4.8ls with low miles sell for $150 where I'm at $800 for a low miles 6.0

[@RareTech47]

@@squarebodynut5429you must live in mexico with those prices

[@teabag402]

This hits close to home lol. My Dad bought an 1984 Silverado in the mid 90s, had a cracked block where starter bolts in. He never was able to get it running right. After he dies I do a frame off restoration, replace the motor, truck is GORGEOUS. On the second ride after restoring it the damn transmission went out....won't shift out of first...smh...truck just wants to be pretty I swear. It's plagued my Family for the past 30 years ahaha

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

I feel you man. Ive gotten pretty damn good at building them

[@teabag402]

@@JovaniDanteGriego we will get it figured out. My uncle owned a transmission shop, I asked him if he thought I could rebuild a 700r4 transmission, I'm mechanically inclined but never built a transmission. He said there's 2 types of people that build trans, Professionals or fools...and as long as I'm one of those I could probably do it 😆 how hard do you feel they are to rebuild?

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

I haven't done 700/4l60e yet. I've heard they are a little bit harder because you need some long snap ring pliers. But overall I think the biggest thing for me is making sure I remember how everything went. Forgetting a little plastic bushing after you assembled the trans sucks lol

[@mysmic2]

Never give up on a Squarebody! Never surrender.

[@sarachucks]

If it was my truck, I’d put it off to the side for now. That would give you time to work on other projects. Then after some time, go back and take a hard look at the Suburban. Ask yourself, do I want to fix it or just get rid of it. Always looking at something later will help you decide what to do with it. I hope that this helps you decide what you’re going to do with the truck. I’ll be waiting for more videos so keep at it.

[@craigr.2755]

Enjoyed this series, you should have way more views!

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

@@craigr.2755 thanks man!

[@InfamousDragon73]

Damn I hope you find the issue and I'm excited to see what you have next!

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Thanks 😁

[@zandz8317]

no retreat no surrender when it comes to SQAUREBODIES!!!!

[@zombieheadsyndicate]

I've been enjoying this channel, but especially this suburban. I love it! Been looking for my own.

[@Zero_Zero_Zero_Zero]

Subscribed at "assumption is the mother of all fuckups". Never surrender bro. Assumption may be the mother of all fuckups, but we have an infinite capacity to continue fucking things up. You can do this.

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

@@Zero_Zero_Zero_Zero hey man. Thanks for this.

[@Zero_Zero_Zero_Zero]

@@JovaniDanteGriego you will prevail!

[@FATMANSAM56]

I just went from a 700r4 to a nv4500 in my 89 burb, just a FYI if that truck was a sm465/np208 combo a gm nv4500 is a direct bolt in, the only thing that needs to change is the hole in the floor, the nv4500 is much stronger then the 80e and you retain the granny low while getting overdrive(if it's a early nv4500)

[@neo_niko]

Better check those diffs while your at it, bearings can be checked too sir! Sir! Get all fluids changed when you buy used vehicles. Love your show.❤

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Yup! I already did u joints, still have to find a longer front driveshaft for it too. I'll probably pop the covers off the diffs to inspect them then change fluids!

[@neo_niko]

@@JovaniDanteGriego Good job buddy. If you need a hand hmu

[@michaelstjohn6086]

Looks like assumption trauma, I had one, sold it, been regretting it for 10 plus years....

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

Yeah. Maybe when I can drive it Ill want to keep it!

[@DustinErickson-gl2pd]

Did you drop the lift down?

[@chadgardee1496]

The older 4L80e is not pwm I think idk I’m just guessing you said the transmission is 1992? And the transmission sounds like it’s whinning the transfer case not moving fast enough too make whining sound right idk

[@chadgardee1496]

Did you use same torque converter every time?

[@juangalvan9604]

We all been there brother

[@AWK310]

Want to see this truck finished. Got a 91 R2500 that I will be putting an LS in.

[@mysmic2]

Squarebody forever!!!

[@rafaelalvarez8568]

We’re are you located

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

New mexico

[@D-L_Adventures]

What were you using to tune the 4L80E, did you have a stand alone controller? I put a US Shift controller in Subzila (1986 K20 Suburban) and it works great, just had to go back and adjust it now that I put in Pro-Flo EFI. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIXInnaPo7iEnKs

[@dapetik]

Haha you sound like me! Too many assumptions

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

@@dapetik they are the mother of all f ups 😂

[@chadgardee1496]

Sorry I thought you said 1992 transmission sorry must have heard wrong

[@thomascrowley9403]

This truck will not move if you have the front driveshaft out. Doesnt matter if you are in 2w. I used to tape a large wrench where the u joint went so it couldnt spin.

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

@@thomascrowley9403 you sure? I mean I definitely drove it. It's just kept having shifting issues.

[@DustinErickson-gl2pd]

Did you drop the lift down?

[@JovaniDanteGriego]

I did. Went to just 2 inch lift springs and 2 inch blocks in the rear. Drives much better