'99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!
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they are amazing - somewhere between $200 & $250 (can't remember, i've had them for a few months) - IMHO worth every penny.
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When I first spoke to him about it and he told me the price, I was pretty excited.
It took a little over a month b/c i was the first OBS, but he kept the measurements so definitely hit him up...quality of tubing and heim joint are really nice...plus the measurements were spot on!!
Literally, when I measured everything, they got it to within HALF A THREAD on both heims once they were adjusted.
It took a little over a month b/c i was the first OBS, but he kept the measurements so definitely hit him up...quality of tubing and heim joint are really nice...plus the measurements were spot on!!
Literally, when I measured everything, they got it to within HALF A THREAD on both heims once they were adjusted.
some more progress over the past few days...
The Bilstein 5150's with their heavier valving were simply not valved heavy enough for this rig. So I went with application specific 5100's (they're for lifted rigs) and they are awesome.
I had them on the highway today and they absorbed bumps nicely but still gave a nice tight feel. I actually like the 5100's more then the Bilstein HD's I had on the rig before it was lifted...a little bit softer so the ride isn't as rough.
We also installed a new EGR valve a few days ago b/c simply cleaning the EGR didn't work (electrical short).
Tomorrow is mostly transmission stuff working with the install of a larger cooler and swapping out the tranny fluid.
The Bilstein 5150's with their heavier valving were simply not valved heavy enough for this rig. So I went with application specific 5100's (they're for lifted rigs) and they are awesome.
I had them on the highway today and they absorbed bumps nicely but still gave a nice tight feel. I actually like the 5100's more then the Bilstein HD's I had on the rig before it was lifted...a little bit softer so the ride isn't as rough.
We also installed a new EGR valve a few days ago b/c simply cleaning the EGR didn't work (electrical short).
Tomorrow is mostly transmission stuff working with the install of a larger cooler and swapping out the tranny fluid.
Some BIG updates this week.
Yesterday I received my package from Viking Offroad - photos to follow tomorrow! This is the highest quality recovery gear I have ever seen, I'm blown away from the fit & finish so far of everything. This gear is our lifeline for when we need recovery, so i will post a review on everything throughout and at the end of this trip...but from what I've heard, their gear is all top of the line.
ARB bumper arrives on Friday and custom center console should be here early next week!!
Last week I finished installing my rock sliders. To test them, we lifted the truck on a auto lift just by the sliders.... and they didn't budge..these things are beasts.
Also, the final date for departure is the 10th (next week). It took a lot longer to finish this rig then we thought, but it's almost done.
Tomorrow I will have lots more photos for everyone!
Yesterday I received my package from Viking Offroad - photos to follow tomorrow! This is the highest quality recovery gear I have ever seen, I'm blown away from the fit & finish so far of everything. This gear is our lifeline for when we need recovery, so i will post a review on everything throughout and at the end of this trip...but from what I've heard, their gear is all top of the line.
ARB bumper arrives on Friday and custom center console should be here early next week!!
Last week I finished installing my rock sliders. To test them, we lifted the truck on a auto lift just by the sliders.... and they didn't budge..these things are beasts.
Also, the final date for departure is the 10th (next week). It took a lot longer to finish this rig then we thought, but it's almost done.
Tomorrow I will have lots more photos for everyone!
AtomicHoe094
Atomichoe094
nice! looking forward to pictures!
You can't even imagine how many parts I have sitting in my garage that I need to sell or giveaway....I'm turning into you Atomic
AtomicHoe094
Atomichoe094
:doh: lol thats not good!
Ok, tons of photos folks!
Here is the new stance of the rig! 4.5" lifted in the rear (springs, no blocks) and ~5" lift up front. IMHO this stance looks awesome and with a 35" tire, it would look incredible (i have 33's on)
Once the ARB bumper is on with the Superwinch, I'm guessing it will drop ~ 0.5" and sit more level.
Group 34 battery, Sears PLatinum Marine edition - has the same CCA as the auto, but quad terminals on top...I have this as my secondary truck battery and another one in the trailer. The group 34 fits perfectly and has a higher reserve then the group 78's
I got really luck with this part - my 14bsf did not have a tab for the e-brake and Dave (@ Crum's Welding) was installing the rock sliders he built when he made a quick bracket and welded it on...perfect fit
Some photos of the rock sliders. These are amazing and can literally hold the weight of our rigs. If you go this route, one side you can easily bolt on (use Grade 8 hardware), but the other you will have to weld unless you want to drop the tank.
Here is my OEM vs the new Z71 bump stop I purchase from LMC. B/c I'm riding my suspension close to the lower bump stop, the Z71 change for me was perfect
Here is the new stance of the rig! 4.5" lifted in the rear (springs, no blocks) and ~5" lift up front. IMHO this stance looks awesome and with a 35" tire, it would look incredible (i have 33's on)
Once the ARB bumper is on with the Superwinch, I'm guessing it will drop ~ 0.5" and sit more level.
Group 34 battery, Sears PLatinum Marine edition - has the same CCA as the auto, but quad terminals on top...I have this as my secondary truck battery and another one in the trailer. The group 34 fits perfectly and has a higher reserve then the group 78's
I got really luck with this part - my 14bsf did not have a tab for the e-brake and Dave (@ Crum's Welding) was installing the rock sliders he built when he made a quick bracket and welded it on...perfect fit
Some photos of the rock sliders. These are amazing and can literally hold the weight of our rigs. If you go this route, one side you can easily bolt on (use Grade 8 hardware), but the other you will have to weld unless you want to drop the tank.
Here is my OEM vs the new Z71 bump stop I purchase from LMC. B/c I'm riding my suspension close to the lower bump stop, the Z71 change for me was perfect
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do like the sliders. custome made?
from the ground up 
Dave Crum from Crum's Custom Welding made them. He's big with the Toyota crowd and I saw his work on a big Land Cruiser and was really impressed. He's very meticulous and quality is top notch.
Dave Crum from Crum's Custom Welding made them. He's big with the Toyota crowd and I saw his work on a big Land Cruiser and was really impressed. He's very meticulous and quality is top notch.
AtomicHoe094
Atomichoe094
damn looks awesome! deff a clean well built hoe!
Thanks Atomic!
wait til the end of this trip...this nice truck is going to be battle scarred...but hopefully not too bad.
As she rolls right now, it would be hard to find a spot of rust on her. I POR'd almost the entire truck and then sprayed it with bedliner.(see axle photo)
Today I tried this stuff from Rustoleom....you spray it on rust, let it dry...then spray the color paint you like right on top of it! I have no idea how good it is, but it looks really good right now (I tried it on some rust under the grill). This weeked I'm spraying parts of the trailer that are rusting and then recoating in spots.
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Ok guys, out first site is up and running and I'd like to invite everyone here to follow us. In the next few days I'll have the digital map up which tracks our rig via satellite (SPOT connect)
Also, there will be a few youngsters watching us via facebook, so please keep the commentary on the fb page appropriate
I'll definitely keep posting on this forum throughout the expedition...so always feel free to ask questions and comment!!
O3E (Out of Office Explorers) - click "like" and you will receive updates.
Also, there will be a few youngsters watching us via facebook, so please keep the commentary on the fb page appropriate
I'll definitely keep posting on this forum throughout the expedition...so always feel free to ask questions and comment!!
O3E (Out of Office Explorers) - click "like" and you will receive updates.
If you're referring to the Z71 bump stops (smaller then normal), then yes, they were perfect for what I was looking for!
Cool, I have to pick some up this summer.
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I always liked this Montero, he has a bunch of good mods:
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1214765
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I always liked this Montero, he has a bunch of good mods:
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=1214765
