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Pros & Cons of Tahoe\'s (newer \'00-\'02)

I'm in the market for an SUV right now... I love the Tahoe's but have always been a Ford girl (currently drive a 98 GT)... Can anyone give me good points on comparisons w/ the Tahoe and the Expy? I'm not tryin to get a bash goin on for either Ford or Chevy, just good, strong points... I'm lookin for something w/ room, I will be putting a 6 or 8" lift on it, some towing of horses, cars, and quads... Thanks!
 
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If you plan to run that big of a lift on a Chevy, you better plan to do a sfa swap. The IFS will just hold up to that big of a lift, and most likely 37" tires.Expos are good suvs, but they are big, not fuel efficient, and in my mind they lack power. Can you even see a expo with a 6" lift? I cant. In my mind, i would get a tahoe. You will be better off. Just my .02 cents worth
 
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Also on the 2003 Expedition, they use a independent Rear Suspension, which I don't you will be seeing a lift anytime soon, and when they are loaded down in the rear the tires camber goes insane like this / / \\ get it? I saw a Mistubishi SUV (montre?) which IRS and loaded with stuff and it was all whacked like that, meaning your tires I think will wear bad. Drive train: The chevy tahoe is your best bet... And for that SFA swap, it will cost alot and be a pain in the arse... So I would stick with a 3" Lift with some 33's or so, unless you really wanna go and get crazy.
Hey guys notice she said shes a girl? ((hopes a 15-22 chick)
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Thanks guys... I already plan on swapping out the IFS when the lift goes on the truck... I've leaned more towards the Tahoe, however the lifted Expys look sweet as well...There are a lot in Cali and the owners don't have complaints

And yes I'm a chick (21 in a month for the guy who was hoping LOL)... Love all the toys... fast cars, big trucks, boats, quads... aawwww yea!!!
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just don't be so dependent on the tranny, especially since you plan on hauling. a ladyfriend i know owns a 01 hoe 2wd and has already taken it to the dealer for tranny problems. not sure on the specifics but she don't even haul a$$ much less horses.
why not hold out for a 3/4 ton burban?
 
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Willys ~ Thanks for the site!
Cody ~ I plan on stickin around looks like a good, informative site where I can expand my knowledge
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... Oh, and I have two Honda Fourtrax - 250 and 300, both have been around for awhile but the 300 still kicks some [censored] for me
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72Dreamer ~ I've looked at the Burbs, have a few friends w/ em... I like the length of the Tahoes better for now... maybe I'll upgrade later on when a family come into picture
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not to knock ford or anything, but a guy that i work with has an expedition (lease) and he is very good with cars. and he turned it in less than a month ago after they put a new motor in it. buy the way cuddos on the fast cars, big trucks, boats and so on and so on. If I was single and in your area I'd be lookin ya up.jk. Mygirlfreind grips as soon as I take a step tward the garage. The only thing I would look for in the tahoe would check too see if it knocks or ticks on startup (other than injecter noise)
 
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I would say go for the Tahoe...but then again, I may be a little biased.
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This one will have some more daylight under it when our littlist one gets old enough/tall enough to climb in on her own.
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By the way, can anyone use some computer magic, and do a little doctoring to give it a lift now?
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Re: Pros & Cons of Tahoe\'s (newer \'00-\'02)

LOL, SWEEEEET
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! I like it. Looks like it might rub some though...
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think my IFS will hold up
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? Thanks a lot guys, when my wife see's 'em she'll be hounding me to lift it. Maybe I'll just give the little one a boost..LOL.
 
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