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WrenchMonkey · 03-21-2013, 05:56 PM

I want/need a new tow rig. The dogs won't fit in the Ford at all, and they're really getting too big for the XJ. Plus, I'd like a big SUV to camp in.

So I've been shopping big-block Suburbans. The 96-99 7.4 Vortec, and the 01-02 8.1. Both are cheap, but harder to find than you might think.

Found this one in Columbus: http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3693990511.html

Price is right, and a rebuilt 7.4. But the rest of it's got right at 200k miles.

Am I crazy (or dumb!) to think about towing with a 200k rig?

Robert

03-21-2013, 05:56 PM	#1
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Am I crazy? Or just stupid? I want/need a new tow rig. The dogs won't fit in the Ford at all, and they're really getting too big for the XJ. Plus, I'd like a big SUV to camp in. So I've been shopping big-block Suburbans. The 96-99 7.4 Vortec, and the 01-02 8.1. Both are cheap, but harder to find than you might think. Found this one in Columbus: http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/3693990511.html Price is right, and a rebuilt 7.4. But the rest of it's got right at 200k miles. Am I crazy (or dumb!) to think about towing with a 200k rig? Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger