I use a 2002 Suburban 1500 LT 4X4 with the 5.3L and love it.
It has the 3:72 gears which I would recommend over any with the 3:42 gears.
Of course you could get the 4:10 but I wouldn't if it's going to be a daily
driver also. I have a truck with the 5.7L and I like the 5.3 better than it.
Seems to have more pep. There have been a few times when I thought I would
be better off with a 3/4 ton, but then I may miss the view.
Just returned from Kentucky/Tennessee/North Carolina
Smokies were awesome.
Bobby
'73 Ambassador (29')
> Hi all,
>
> We use a 1999 Suburban as our tow vehicle. It is the LT1500. We are
> wanting to replace it with a newer one and I was wondering if anyone
> has a suggestion about what engine size we should get. The 2500
> comes with either a 6 or 8 liter engine. The one we have seems to
> not have quite as much power as we would like to pull our 26'
> Overlander in the mountains. Does anyone else use a Suburban that
> they are happy with in pulling a larger trailer?