Cant decide on anything lol. Input advice welcome

[jiggie]

Hey all! So im having some issues deciding on what direction to go with my 99 obs burb. Part if me wants to lift it part wants to lower it. Either way i dont want it to be super drastic( thought about bags and dragging frame but axed thay idea since in 4wd). Whats everyone's input thoughts about both? Seen plenty of pictures so i have the idea of how it will look but im wanting to know what the ride will be like like for lifted and lowered? Whats peoples experiences with either. Thanks for the input!


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Here is how she sits now with the from keys cranked down to lower the front.


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[jiggie]

Well the wife made up my mind for me and its going to get a small lift, wheels and tires(not sure on tire size or wheel size) and some simple things like new lights bumpers and a grille guard. Oh and of course a dvd stereo for the kids. The catch is i get to buy another burb to lower! She thinks it would be cute to have matching burbs one lifted one lowered lol.


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[Apachemike]

Good choice. I want and need my Yukon to be, well, a truck. never know when you need to jump a curb or adventure down a bad road

 

[08HoeCD]

Here is how she sits now with the from keys cranked down to lower the front.

I think this looks great as is, but a mild lift---just enough for experts to notice--- always looks good on a clean OBS.

 

[jiggie]

I think this looks great as is, but a mild lift---just enough for experts to notice--- always looks good on a clean OBS.

Thanks!! Yea its hard to decide. Back to the lowererd idea now but just 2 inches. Eventually ill have some 22s either oem or aftermarket with oem size tires and I dont want a big gap. Part of me says 33s are over kill but i dunno. Depending on if there is anything else wrong other than the wp it might get sold lol.


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[08HoeCD]

I've always admired the look & stance of the OBS Suburban. Looks like a serious, built-for-purpose truck. Stock height or a mild lift (no more than 2") makes it look killer.

 

[08HoeCD]

Depending on if there is anything else wrong other than the wp it might get sold lol.

Selling?
How many miles, and where are you located?

 

[jiggie]

Selling?
How many miles, and where are you located?

Lol 99 sle 9 passenger 185k no rust and good shape. In kansas if your intrested everything is for sale. [emoji41]


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[jiggie]

Mechanic surprised me today. Wasnt the water pump going bad. My t stat housing was cracked. But found a t case leak,transmission cooler lines need replaced, i need to do brakes typical 99 obs brake issues, along with replacing the cats,rear shocks,most front end parts(have random vibration in front end) and ujoints.also recommended the fuel spider upgrade. He said its all normal issues on a 185k obs burb. Fml [emoji30]


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[HiHoeSilver]

Mechanic surprised me today. Wasnt the water pump going bad. My t stat housing was cracked. But found a t case leak,transmission cooler lines need replaced, i need to do brakes typical 99 obs brake issues, along with replacing the cats,rear shocks,most front end parts(have random vibration in front end) and ujoints.also recommended the fuel spider upgrade. He said its all normal issues on a 185k obs burb. Fml [emoji30]


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Bummer, but yeah, it all sounds about right. The good news is that most of it is easy to do and save a bundle on labor.

 

[jiggie]

Bummer, but yeah, it all sounds about right. The good news is that most of it is easy to do and save a bundle on labor.

Watching youtube videos now lol. The guy i take it to is always half the cost of the dealership so hopefully in the am he will have a repair total i can afford but we will see. I dont have many tools so hopefully I can find a buddy with tools to help. Ive got the space just not the means lol.


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[HiHoeSilver]

Watching youtube videos now lol. The guy i take it to is always half the cost of the dealership so hopefully in the am he will have a repair total i can afford but we will see. I dont have many tools so hopefully I can find a buddy with tools to help. Ive got the space just not the means lol.


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Yeah, Def gonna need a few tools, lol.

 

[east302]

...along with replacing the cats...

Are you seeing any issues that led to a diagnosis of bad catalytic converters? Is the check engine light on?

They don't typically just "go bad" like milk or bread, they are damaged as a result other issues upstream...running rich and sending raw fuel into the exhaust, etc.

Save, perhaps, the transfer case leak (where is it leaking?), the other items in your list are certainly managed in a weekend without expensive tools, saving you a metric sh*t ton in labor costs at a shop.

also recommended the fuel spider upgrade.

Honestly, yes, it's a nice thing to have. I did it on my truck and there's a noticeable difference in throttle response over my Tahoe. But, unless you're having fuel delivery issues or just want to do the swap for kicks, I'd be leery if any shop tried to sell me that. I'd be wondering if other suggested repairs were truly needed.


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[jiggie]

Are you seeing any issues that led to a diagnosis of bad catalytic converters? Is the check engine light on?

They don't typically just "go bad" like milk or bread, they are damaged as a result other issues upstream...running rich and sending raw fuel into the exhaust, etc.

Save, perhaps, the transfer case leak (where is it leaking?), the other items in your list are certainly managed in a weekend without expensive tools, saving you a metric sh*t ton in labor costs at a shop.



Honestly, yes, it's a nice thing to have. I did it on my truck and there's a noticeable difference in throttle response over my Tahoe. But, unless you're having fuel delivery issues or just want to do the swap for kicks, I'd be leery if any shop tried to sell me that. I'd be wondering if other suggested repairs were truly needed.


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Yes check engine has been on for a while. Reads the catlist effency below threshold bank one. It wont run right when you try to drive it after it sits and if you feather the throttle it smoothes out in a few seconds. 2 shops confirmed that and o2 sensors need done. The spyder injection was more a suggestion than a need to be replaced based on milage and mechanics .02. I use the dealership for most things just cause of the warranty aspect for most big things. But smaller stuff i have a different mechanic who also has a obs burban like mine to do other smaller jobs. T case leak is the adapter seal.


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