Full body restoration...

[VileZambonie]

Just get the VIN

[Captkaos]

The 4.8L is fine for a beater to me...

[LTZ C20]

if it looks good and the milage is low enough and it's a Z71, no reason it shouldn't be a good truck. There is nothing wrong with the 4.8L v8. For what you would use the truck for, it will suit you fine.

[Irish_Alley]

guessing its a 2000. the 6.0 afaik wasnt available in them. so you have the 4.3, 4.8 and 5.3. i would assume it came with the 5.3 all the z71 ive seen tahoes came with the 5.3 (nothing bigger) or crew cab with a 6.0

[philo_beddoe]

It is a 2000, zoom in on the windshield. Upper left corner. "00"

Sure wish it had the extended cab.

[LTZ C20]

6.0s came in 3/4, 1 ton, Yukon denali , Sierra denali, Silverado SS, 1500 HD, Vortec Max, Cadillac Escalade models, some corvettes, SSR sport trucks and Silverado/ Tahoe Hybrids. if it's not one of those, it doesn't get a 6.0. I think that's all of them.

most likely that is a 4.8 or 5.3, being a 1500, short box standard cab, I would lean more towards 4.8. nothing wrong with it. there is only 1/2 a liter between the 5.3 and the 4.8, obviously not a huge jump. not worth the worry. you would never notice the difference between the two. remember a 4.8 = 289ci, 5.3 = 327ci, 6.0 = 383ci roughly. For comparison, the 6.6 Duramax would be a 400ci right? the old small block 400s were 6.6L, but the dmax is actually 396ci. An 8.1L is a 496ci, up a good jump from old 454s which are 7.4L.

so I wouldn't sweat the 4.8, if you don't have extensive experience with all of these engines, you will never notice a difference between 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, something.whatever or he says.she says. Hahaha. if you like it and it fits the bill, do it.

[VileZambonie]

It is a 2000, zoom in on the windshield. Upper left corner. "00"

Sure wish it had the extended cab.

So then you should probably look for an extended cab or maybe an SUV? I love my Jeeps

[philo_beddoe]

In the process of wire brushing and cleaning up the frame. This part is on my leaf spring, noticed a little corroded, where can i get one? Couldnt find in catalogs.

[Irish_Alley]

i have a 4.8 and shes a dog granted it has over 200k but my buddy got an 02 back in 04 or something like that with a 4.8 and it could get out of its way but even he agrees theyre turds. im only getting 5.3 if its in a tahoe or a 6.0 or diesel in a crew cab. my truck Blue books for a little above 4k and to be honest i wouldnt pay 2.5k not even sure i would pay 2k

some specs
4.8
285 hp (213 kW) @ 5400 RPM SAE Certified
295 lb.-ft. (400 Nm) @ 4600 RPM SAE Certified

5.3
310 hp (231 kW) @ 5200 RPM SAE Certified
334 lb.-ft. (453 Nm) @ 4500 RPM SAE Certified


5.3 (2006+)
320 hp (239 kW) @ 5400 RPM SAE Certified
335 lb.-ft (454 Nm) @ 4000 RPM SAE Certified

[philo_beddoe]

It is a 2000, zoom in on the windshield. Upper left corner. "00"

Sure wish it had the extended cab.

So then you should probably look for an extended cab or maybe an SUV? I love my Jeeps

Right, i miss my 94 cherokee. However, i need a good size bed to fit 4 bikes in, and the extra cab or 4 doors for the two kids.

A 4 bike- rack seems a bit much, although they do make them. Hmm

[philo_beddoe]

They dont even show that leaf spring bracket here.  Its the sleeve i need the rest is fine. I can get the bolt anywhere.

[Irish_Alley]

i would go to a spring shop for that. i dont think that catalog even has the center pin.

[philo_beddoe]

Ok, its called a leafspring clamp.
There are some out there, but i have not seen with the long round sleeve like in my pic.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Stainless-Steel-Spring-Clamps-2-1-4-Inch-Wide-Leaf-Spring,37853.html?sku=91033203&utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CJ3188yQzNICFYmIswodzTkDlQ

[VileZambonie]

It is a 2000, zoom in on the windshield. Upper left corner. "00"

Sure wish it had the extended cab.

So then you should probably look for an extended cab or maybe an SUV? I love my Jeeps

Right, i miss my 94 cherokee. However, i need a good size bed to fit 4 bikes in, and the extra cab or 4 doors for the two kids.

A 4 bike- rack seems a bit much, although they do make them. Hmm

I have a bike rack that goes in the trailer hitch. Works mint

[philo_beddoe]

Yeah, the hitch mounted bike rack is the way to go for safety and strength. I'm familiar with the Cherokees, but what other models/years do you like and approve of?