They can be customized with little things like a Denali nose.
Duramax Specialties takes the 2003-2013 Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, and adds a diesel engine to make these SUVs more capable and towable. However, the work is not limited to just changing out the engine. You’d be hard-pressed to believe that this conversion was done by someone else.
The Duramax diesel engines are used by the company in LBZ, LMM and LML versions. They connect to a six speed Allison automatic transmission. The Yukon XL or Suburban gets a modified frame from a 2500HD pickup. This swap brings eight-lug wheels along with a stronger towing platform. Duramax Specialties can also fit GM factory components such as the water pump, coolant bottle, belts, and other parts. You can also upgrade with an MBRP Inc downpipe and a four-inch Flo-Pro aluminium exhaust. A modified driveshaft is also available with new U-joints.
Attention is also paid to the suspension. Parts such as new lower ball joints, tie rods and Bilstein shocks are fitted by the company.
Duramax Specialties gave the SUV’s frame a makeover by giving it an acid bath and painting it with POR-15 to prevent corrosion.
Customers have the option to customize the appearance of the SUV. You can swap out the nose of the modern heavy-duty pickup, or put a Yukon Denali frontend on a Suburban.
Duramax Specialties can upgrade an SUV that is already owned by someone. Turn-key models are also available for purchase starting at $31,900, and include a Suburban 2003-2006 with the LBZ Duramax.
The new Suburban and Yukon models will be available with a diesel engine for the model year 2021. The 3.0-liter inline-6 makes 277 horsepower (207 Kilowatts) as well as 460 pound-feet (623 Nms) of torque. It can be connected to a 10-speed auto. This setup has a limited fuel economy.
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