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2005 Suburban Armored Body RPO

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    • #82698
      nburd
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      Folks,

      What does this mean? What extra equipment would the Suburban 2500 have. I cannot find anything about it.

    • #82942

      Hey @nburd. This is certainly interesting. I haven’t seen it before myself… is this a real RPO? What RPO designation does it have?

    • #82951
      Z15
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      SEO – Special Equipment Option – Only available to special large volume fleet customers.

      I worked (GPS Surveys) for state DOT and Chevy would provide special options packages such as Silverado seats in a plain suburban, HD 1 ton 4×4 chassis on a 3/4 ton SUV, special HD brakes (bigger rotors), etc. Required up to a 1 year lead time from order to delivery.

    • #82953
      nburd
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      Thank you. It is SEO or could be B05 as the rpo. I know for sure it is 1 ton suspension, 4:10 axles, extra heavy springs and may even include a thicker floor pan (acording to my local dealer). I thought GM, somewhere, would have exactly what it entails, but so far I cannot find it. It must be top secret.

      Also the drive shaft may be thicker and some items underneath protected. I have noticed the headliner is slightly different shaped, meaning it may have roof reinforcement too.

      For a practical family vehicle, I must say it is overkill and the fuel economy would be in the 6-7 range due to the added weight. I am going to pass on it.

      If anyone finds out exactly what it entails, please post it. I am very curious. I cannot find it in the fleed order guide. It actually is listed on the base model indicator “for armored service” after the model number on the factory spec sheet.

    • #82999
      Z15
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      B05 – BODY EQUIPMENT ARMORED

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