Tow vehicle maintenance

Ronnie Smith Jr · 07-23-2013, 04:56 PM

My 97 GMC Suburban 4wd 2500 is in need of a few things. I guess it is that time again for a little maintenance to keep it going for another 104k miles. The brake lines are rusted pretty extensively to the point where I am going to replace them. What company have you dealt with that produces OEM lines that have been reputable, quality and moderately priced? I have checked out Inline Tube and Classic. Both seem fairly reputable. Classic only offers the lines in stainless at $299 while Inline offers both steel and stainless ($219 and $299). I don't quite understand the rust issue on the lines and not the rest of the vehicle. All panels, frame, etc are good. The lines have faulted.

My next items are the shocks. I am finding that I am driving the 'Burb more with out towing now than I used to. The shocks have about 40k and several years on them and I am looking for a more "comfortable" ride without being beat up on the potholes and bumps around here. What shocks have you all used that you would utilize again that give you a more comfortable ride?

I would appreciate any insight you might have for these items.

Thanks in advance.

07-23-2013, 04:56 PM	#1
Ronnie Smith Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tow vehicle maintenance My 97 GMC Suburban 4wd 2500 is in need of a few things. I guess it is that time again for a little maintenance to keep it going for another 104k miles. The brake lines are rusted pretty extensively to the point where I am going to replace them. What company have you dealt with that produces OEM lines that have been reputable, quality and moderately priced? I have checked out Inline Tube and Classic. Both seem fairly reputable. Classic only offers the lines in stainless at $299 while Inline offers both steel and stainless ($219 and $299). I don't quite understand the rust issue on the lines and not the rest of the vehicle. All panels, frame, etc are good. The lines have faulted. My next items are the shocks. I am finding that I am driving the 'Burb more with out towing now than I used to. The shocks have about 40k and several years on them and I am looking for a more "comfortable" ride without being beat up on the potholes and bumps around here. What shocks have you all used that you would utilize again that give you a more comfortable ride? I would appreciate any insight you might have for these items. Thanks in advance.