about to sink 25-30k into my 1989 Suburban..is it worth it? pics included

[jathur02]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Make sure the shop you use is a reputable shop that has done a ton of COMPLETED VEHICLES.
Some shops just do the fab work and then ship them out to body shops to finish the paint work and etc.
Are they doing all the rewiring? Replumbing brakes and fuel lines?
Finish work could be half your costs. Just like a house, there’s many hours and dollars in making it all look pretty.
Interior mods for the tubs?
A buddy of mine just paid a lot of money for custom carpet, because he had to modify the trans tunnel and stock “off the shelf” carpet wouldn’t fit.
Just some things to think about.

I would contact Phat Phabs in Oklahoma City, OK.
They crank out some of the nicest trucks in the country.
They can give you “real world” costs on what you are trying to do.

I will see what Phat Phabs says on the build, thanks. The quote I put is a labor quote only, so I'm guessing it could be more, but how do I know that is legit or should be added to the quote already? It just seems like some shops could just add random cost(s), that's why I was hoping I could get an agreed upon price for the work I want, but I see what you're saying completely. I know this is a lot of work, I just think that the 24x15's would look killer on a square body Suburban and can't get over wanting that look.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by jathur02

I will see what Phat Phabs says on the build, thanks. The quote I put is a labor quote only, so I'm guessing it could be more, but how do I know that is legit or should be added to the quote already? It just seems like some shops could just add random cost(s), that's why I was hoping I could get an agreed upon price for the work I want, but I see what you're saying completely. I know this is a lot of work, I just think that the 24x15's would look killer on a square body Suburban and can't get over wanting that look.

Phat Phabs is a legit company. Don’t be surprised if there’s a waiting list.

I’m not sure who built this suburban, but it will give you an idea of what you’re looking for.

[jathur02]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Phat Phabs is a legit company. Don’t be surprised if there’s a waiting list.

I’m not sure who built this suburban, but it will give you an idea of what you’re looking for.

I've talked with him about his Suburban before actually, he had Dru custom builds do his set-up. It looks good, especially without being body dropped.

I meant to ask, but do you think it's possible to run 24's up front as well on my Suburban and still have a good turning radius?

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by jathur02

I will see what Phat Phabs says on the build, thanks. The quote I put is a labor quote only, so I'm guessing it could be more, but how do I know that is legit or should be added to the quote already? It just seems like some shops could just add random cost(s), that's why I was hoping I could get an agreed upon price for the work I want, but I see what you're saying completely. I know this is a lot of work, I just think that the 24x15's would look killer on a square body Suburban and can't get over wanting that look.

Phat Phabs is a legit company. Don’t be surprised if there’s a waiting list.

I’m not sure who built this suburban, but it will give you an idea of what you’re looking for.