I drove my 49 Suburban 852 round trip miles to Missouri from Wisconsin on Wednesday and came back Thursday.
This was the first time I had driven it more than 60 miles from home. It was a good shakedown cruise and now I have some more things to tweak. It ran well although the tailpipes look black and a little sooty so carb work coming up.
I found out that I have a 2:73 rear end (84GMC 1/2T). At 60MPH the tach is indicating 2200. I have not figured the MPG yet but hopefully it will be in the high 2 digit range. The steering still needs more caster. I can't drive it one handed like my 06.
I have had it professionally aligned twice with very little improvement so I am going to try it myself.
I also developed a small exhaust leak about 40 miles from home. I don't have the doors weather stripped yet and the wind noise at 60 is terrific.
I have put it away for the winter at home where I have heat in the garage so I will keep occupied when the snow flies. Over all I am happy with the truck and I am glad after 7 years I can drive it.
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Last edited by Woogeroo; 11/16/2010 2:58 PM. Reason: added year/model to topic...
