Going to buy an 06' tbss
12-04-2009, 05:03 PM
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Going to buy an 06' tbss Before i but this 3SS TBSS, is there anything i should know about the suv?
I have heard they have the same transmission problems as the 4L60e i believe they have the 4L70e.
Seems like a very nice suv, drives very nice kinda quick and can tow.
Anything negtive to ad?
I have heard they have the same transmission problems as the 4L60e i believe they have the 4L70e.
Seems like a very nice suv, drives very nice kinda quick and can tow.
Anything negtive to ad?
12-04-2009, 05:19 PM
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There are no 1SS, 2SS, 3SS in 06. They are LS or LT models only.
The "X"SS models are for 07 and 08 only.
GM has a 100k warranty on the drive train. So don't worry about hurting the trans.
The "X"SS models are for 07 and 08 only.
GM has a 100k warranty on the drive train. So don't worry about hurting the trans.
12-04-2009, 07:40 PM
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Actually only the 07's and 08's have a 5 yr, 100k drivetrain warranty, the 06's just have a 3 yr, 36k warranty all around.
12-04-2009, 08:08 PM
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My wife has an 07, she loves it and I run the **** out of it. A tune is a must if you plan on playing with it. headers and a tune has it at 369 rwhp. 13:60 in the 1/4. other than that no prblems yet. 33,??? miles so far. The tires are really cheap too..$102.00 each for Goodyear's.
12-05-2009, 07:57 AM
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If you have enough money i would suggest looking into the JEEP SRT8 too. They are significantly faster then the TBSS. And IMO much nicer interior wise and looks wise but thats subjective to your own opinion.
When a buddy of mine bought a brand new one about a year ago we went to the track and he ran a 12.9 bone stock, after 2 days of ownership. Very impressive in my mind considering how luxurious and huge it is
When a buddy of mine bought a brand new one about a year ago we went to the track and he ran a 12.9 bone stock, after 2 days of ownership. Very impressive in my mind considering how luxurious and huge it is
12-06-2009, 03:24 PM
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Those jeeps don't hold up well at all. There fast but if it's not running it's worthless. Got a friend on his second one he thought the first one was a fluke. Just a exhaust system. They were 06 & 08
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12-07-2009, 03:03 PM
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your friend just has some bad luck, i know ALOT of guys with jeeps that havent had any major issues.
12-07-2009, 03:14 PM
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I had an 06 tbss and i miss that truck. Like they said the tires from the factory are **** and watch out for paint chipping in front of the rear tire.There is a TSB about the paint . There is also a good forum called TRAILVOY.COM with alot of good stuff. The only thing that was a problem on my truck was the tranfer case seal kept leaking and i had it in for service 3 times for that and they finally got it right. hope this helps a little good luck dude.
12-07-2009, 07:53 PM
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If you have enough money i would suggest looking into the JEEP SRT8 too. They are significantly faster then the TBSS. And IMO much nicer interior wise and looks wise but thats subjective to your own opinion.
When a buddy of mine bought a brand new one about a year ago we went to the track and he ran a 12.9 bone stock, after 2 days of ownership. Very impressive in my mind considering how luxurious and huge it is
When a buddy of mine bought a brand new one about a year ago we went to the track and he ran a 12.9 bone stock, after 2 days of ownership. Very impressive in my mind considering how luxurious and huge it is
The SRT-8 is A LOT more money and not a lot faster, I actually raced one tonight and was RIGHT on his rear bumper in my TBSS. They are only faster out of the hole. The TBSS pulls harder up top. Put a converter on my TBSS and he won't even be close.
I will agree they are much nicer interior wise, but you sure do pay for it.
Not to mention you can't tow with them.
TBSS all the way.
12-07-2009, 08:26 PM
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No problems with mine. The tires from the factory are good for 25 to 30 thousand miles and then there done. Gas mileage is around 14 to 16. Mine is for sale 16,000 Black with cloth seats and 60xxx miles. Great price if your interested, pm me.
12-07-2009, 08:29 PM
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i have an 06 and i love it... ive had absolutely no issues with it and have owned it for a year and a half.. i bought it certified and i believe i got the 5yr 100k warranty
12-07-2009, 09:29 PM
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I bought my TB SS new and love it. It's my DD and it drives great with no problems. The only reason I would hestitate buying a used one is because some people beat the crap out of them. My only true complaints are terrible gas mileage with AWD (14.7 mpg), and stock tires that are absolute junk and do not belong on a SUV. I replaced them with different Goodyears that are much better in every category from handling and steering response to better traction in all conditions including rain and snow. As mentioned above a tune really wakes them up.
12-09-2009, 05:55 AM
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Thanks for all your answers!
Tomorrow at 8:00am the tbss will be going to a personal shop of mine to have a "fine tooth brush comb" run through it to see what it has been through, i do not have time because i am in finals and i need to study.
The person who owned it before me was a lady.
The truck is AWD leather, moon roof, navi, the works...
By tomorrow after noon i will know the whole story and i will post pictures.
Tomorrow at 8:00am the tbss will be going to a personal shop of mine to have a "fine tooth brush comb" run through it to see what it has been through, i do not have time because i am in finals and i need to study.
The person who owned it before me was a lady.
The truck is AWD leather, moon roof, navi, the works...
By tomorrow after noon i will know the whole story and i will post pictures.
12-09-2009, 05:55 AM
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I bought my TB SS new and love it. It's my DD and it drives great with no problems. The only reason I would hestitate buying a used one is because some people beat the crap out of them. My only true complaints are terrible gas mileage with AWD (14.7 mpg), and stock tires that are absolute junk and do not belong on a SUV. I replaced them with different Goodyears that are much better in every category from handling and steering response to better traction in all conditions including rain and snow. As mentioned above a tune really wakes them up.
I plan on giving it a tune, i have EFIlive but no freaken clue how to tune. lol
