Anyone actually use these trucks for off-roading? I'd love to hear feedback/experiences...

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

Doubeleive

Wes
Supporting Member
Joined
Nov 7, 2017
Posts
23,418
Reaction score
34,047
Location
Stockton, Ca.
Between summer camping trips and winter survival I think I test the abilities of my Suburban pretty well... from -50F days in winter to old mining roads and creek crossings in the summer it has done well. I don't take it down narrow trails (don't want branch stripes) nor do I go to places that will push articulation limits (I have ATVs for hardcore trails) but it's never let me down. I am rarely in cell coverage on back roads and have right at 115k on it... still very pleased with my purchase over 3 years later. I'm leaving for another 750 mile round trip tomorrow... got 21.7 mpg on the last highway run.

With a good set of tires and a competent driver I don't see these having much trouble in most situations people would logically be willing to put an expensive vehicle. This winter mine is overdue for some maintenance love... hoping to add Bilstiens to level and a few other suspension upgrades and continue to enjoy the burb.

Denali National Park Road Lottery - 92 miles gravel/silt road.
50321736228_2842091b29_k.jpg
Typical winter look... holds the ground well in crazy weather.
50321736048_1900132b4c_k.jpg
One of the roads my wife takes to work daily...
50322581952_6b0093e689_k.jpg
Denali Hwy with 7 passengers and camping gear... comfortable and capable.
50322404676_839ad6c469_k.jpg
you need mud flaps
 

BentleyArnage

Member
Joined
Aug 24, 2020
Posts
90
Reaction score
113
Location
Washington
While that's sort of a road, there are the unexpected washouts and hazards. Trees can be fun. Hope you carry a chain saw. I did when I lived out in an area with questionable trees. Fun to open the boot of the Bentley and start sawing a tree that had fallen across a road.
 

nglauer

Full Access Member
Joined
Jun 30, 2020
Posts
230
Reaction score
192
Ya the crap flinging all the way up to the mirrors gets old real fast
I had mud all over the hood and roof. I'm glad I still had my pressure washer sitting out. I still need to install my skid plates, I can only imagine how much mud is stuck under there waiting to get in my eyes when I install those plates.

Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
 

PG01

Supporting Member
Joined
Nov 6, 2016
Posts
14,731
Reaction score
17,784
Location
Up here to the right
I had mud all over the hood and roof. I'm glad I still had my pressure washer sitting out. I still need to install my skid plates, I can only imagine how much mud is stuck under there waiting to get in my eyes when I install those plates.

Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
I need to get a short wand for my pressure washer... It makes it easier to clean underneath
 

Forum statistics

Threads
128,800
Posts
1,805,610
Members
91,783
Latest member
Banjomatic
Top