'99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

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sparg93

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that trailer is pretty ****, is the canvas a cover for ******** in? lol kinda hard to tell

underneath the canvas is x5 MT Baja Claw tires on beadlocked rims...all brand new! (unfortunately the beadlocks are 5 lug - jeep setup)

The original owner had that frame built to carry his offroad tires...once he got off highway, he could easily swap out the set....also the reason for the worm gear to raise the lid of the trailer (those tires are heavy!!)

The entire tire setup is for sale!
 
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currently working on the Rough Country lift - should be done by tomorrow!

Nice kit and very straightforward install...unless you've done this before and all bolts come out easily, there is NO WAY you can complete the install in 6-8hrs.

I'm slow so it takes me a bit longer, but 6-8hrs is lightspeed.

The tolerances on the kit are perfect so far..really psyched to see everything buttoned up.
 
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took a little longer today with sizing up the custom tie rods and the pitman/idler removal. To remove the pitman, you need to take out the entire gear!!!

It will be done by tonight!!
 
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no photos today folks, but the RCX kit is in.

I ran out of time to put in the Alcan Springs and 14bsf, so stay tuned next week.

After changing the pitman and idler arm (you have to take the steering gear out), the STEERING GEAR started to leak!!!!

So...the steerig gear gets swapped next week...i'm taking the next few days off from underneath this rig.
 
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no, no its not...it was literally, "you gotta be kidding me"...

I was looking inside my engine bay today, and it was really hard to find any used parts. It's very true, once you touch a part with 100k on it, it no longer works :(

On the plus side, I'm now driving a 1999 Tahoe built in 2012!!!
 

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if you need anything that you dont want to spend the loot on, let me know, i have this tahoe limited im parting out.. cheap parts if you need something lol..
 
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thanks Atomic, i'll let you know,..cross your fingers I don't call you at 2am from a garage one morning!
 

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nice build! What hitch are you using? I was trying to find a decent one to use off roading but cannot remember what they are called for the life of me
 
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Almost done with rebuilding the 14bolt...just finished up new pads and springs...tomorrow I bend and flare new brake pipes!

I bought wagner sever duty shoes for the full float rear., not the semi float I have - for anyone that needs to know, the semi float is a 11.**" rear, the full float is 13.**" So, I ran to Parts Authority in NY and purchased the Centric full brake hardware kit and Pep Boys Platinum shoes. That wasn't my first choice, but it's the best I could find in a pinch.

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Today we did some wheelin in the sand...some photos just for fun.

All of us:
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Check out this oldie...rebuilt with a 302 and C4 tranny.
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Stuck at the top of the hill
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Another jeep
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nice! howd she do in the sand??

Amazing!! It was the heaviest out there, took the hardest lines and was stuck the least!!

The more I wheel the truck, the more impressed I've been with it's capabilities...

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One of the guys just uploaded this photo...I think it came out great.

Heavy Chevy represent!
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