This Suburban itself came to us in great condition as a 1998 Suburban 2500. It is a TRUE ONE OWNER truck from CA, a TRUE Rust Free TRUCK!!! The odometer is 79,600 miles.
PAINT AND BODY
We stripped down this Suburban to metal and started from step one with 2K primer, base coat, and 2 coats of clear coat. When we paint vehicles, all handles, locks, trim, panels, moldings, etc are removed so there are no tape lines. This is a very time consuming method but the end result speaks for itself. We have nearly 4 weeks just in our paint and body department on this truck. The two tone paint, looks amazing and gives this Suburban a timeless look. We also removed the factory roof rack and side steps and refinished it with automotive Black Paint !!! All belt moldings and window trim is BRAND NEW. All window trim inside and out (8 Pc Total) is new!!!
- ALL BRAND NEW PAINT, TOP TO BOTTOM
- BRAND NEW HEATED AND POWER SIDE MIRRORS AND HOUSING
- BRAND NEW OEM BLACK BELT MOLDING AND WINDOW TRIM (8 PCS)
- BRAND NEW FRONT CHROME GRILL
- BRAND NEW FRONT HEADLIGHTS
- BRAND NEW FRONT DRIVING LIGHTS
- BRAND NEW FRONT MARKER LIGHTS
- BRAND NEW TAILLIGHTS
- OEM CHROME FRONT AND REAR HIGH SPEED POLISH BUMPERS
- REFINISHED ROOF RACK
- REFINISHED SIDE STEPS
INTERIOR
This Suburbans interior was in good condition but in DAS fashion, we decided to bring it to another level. We removed all interior components and started from the floor pan. As you see below in the photos, we steamed cleaned the already very clean factory carpet, every square inch of carpet was steamed with our commercial grade high temp steamer. From there, we installed all NEW tan leather seats. With like new carpet and new leather seats, we decided to replace the entire headliner that had a few parts starting to sag. This monster headliner between taking down, stripping, replacing, and installing was a 3 day process itself. The interior of this Suburban is a NEW as they come. The Tan leather looks timeless against the factory green paint!!!
- BRAND NEW TAN LEATHER SEATS
- COMMERICAL STEAM CLEANED CARPETS
- BRAND NEW TAN WEATHERTECH FLOOR LINERS
SERVICES
With ONLY 79k Miles and true 1 owner truck, this Suburban came to us in great mechanical condition but we decided to make this a true turn key restored truck ready for years of enjoyment with just routine maintenance for the new owner.
- BRAND NEW PREMIUM ROTORS
- BRAND NEW PREMIUM PADS
- BRAND NEW FELPRO REAR MAIN SEAL - THIS IS A 8 HOUR SERVICE
- BRAND NEW FELPRO OIL PAN GASKET - THIS IS A 6 HOUR SERVICE
- BRAND NEW MOOG LOWER BALL JOINTS
- BRAND NEW MOOG UPPER BALL JOINTS
- BRAND NEW OIL FILTER AND OIL CHANGE
- BRAND NEW AC DELCO FUEL FILTER
- BRAND NEW AC DELCO PLATINUM SPARK PLUGS
- BRAND NEW IGNITION WIRES
- BRAND NEW DISTRIBUTOR CAP
- BRAND NEW DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR
- BRAND NEW REAR LEFT WHEEL CYLINDER
- BRAND NEW REAR RIGHT WHEEL CYLINDER
- BRAND NEW NATIONAL TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SEAL
- BRAND NEW NATIONAL SHAFT SEAL
- BRAND NEW AC COMPRESSOR
SUSPENSION / WHEELS / TIRES
To give this Suburban a timeless custom look we decided to install a moderate 2" suspension lift. To gibe this Suburban the best possible ride and ability to tow if needed, we went with the best shocks you can buy for this set up, Rancho RS9000 which are 6 way adjustable shocks and cost double and triple of all other shocks. The BFG 285/75/16 K02 tire is a must on this truck with the legendary American Racing Aluminum (not steel) wheels. !!!
- BRAND NEW RANCHO RS9000 FULLY ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS
- BRAND NEW HEAVY DUTY STEERING STABILIZER
- BRAND NEW 2" FRONT LEVELING KIT
- BRAND NEW 2" BREAR BLOCK WITH U BOLTS AND HARDWARE
- BRAND NEW 285/75/16 BFG ALL TERRIAN K02 TIRES
- BRAND NEW 16X8 AMERICAN RACING ALUMINUM WHEELS
- BRAND NEW CHROME LOCKING LUGS
- BRAND NEW PREMIUM PADS
- BRAND NEW FELPRO REAR MAIN SEAL - THIS IS A 8 HOUR SERVICE
- BRAND NEW FELPRO OIL PAN GASKET - THIS IS A 6 HOUR SERVIC
- BRAND NEW ALIGNMENT
PERFORMANCE
- BRAND NEW FULL STAINLESS STEEL MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM
- BRAND NEW BATTERY
WEEK 1-3
The first couple weeks of the build consisted on prepping the body for a complete paint job. Removed all trim, flares, windshield, handles, window moldings, etc.
WEEK 4-5
After prepping the Suburban and getting the body perfect, we completed a FULL repaint including the roof. The photos below do not show the flares which are also painted.
WEEK 6-9
Out with the OLD seats and in with the NEW Tan Leather Seats!!! While the seats are out, we sanded and refinished the seat brackets and steamed cleaned the carpets!!
WEEK 10
VIDEO UPDATE
WEEK 11
Some updates pics from 7-10-18 of flares going on, Bumpers being high speed polished, and trim being painted black...This Suburban is really starting to come together !!!!
WEEK 12
The 285/75/16 BFG All Terrain Tires and 16x8 American Racing Wheels Arrived and were mounted and balanced. We also received the top of the line FULLY ADJUSTABLE 9000 series shocks which will give this Suburban a great ride. We also received the 2" Lift which will be installed this week. The Brand New Grill, Brand New Headlights, Driving Lights and Taillights were installed.
WEEK 14-15
The new lift is being installed with a ton of services. As seen in the photos, new heated mirrors, all 4 new ball joints, new rotors and pads, new rear main seal, new oil pan gasket, fuel filter, oil filter, new plugs, new wires, new dis cap, all new gaskets, axle seals, shaft seals, all new fluids, and MUCH MORE.....As you see we are repainting the roof rack as well.
UPDATED PICS
This 2500 is REALLY coming together....One of the best looking trucks in the shop right now, all the techs are wanting to buy it LOL!!!! Please note, the Suburban is NOT sitting on its weight on the ground so its a little higher in the photos. Check out the brand new grill and lights!!! Sneak Peak of the Leather Seats
WEEKS 16-18
Here are some updated pics and video that show the Suburban 99% completed.