foreverfalcon40
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'99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!
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LittlePearl13
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the views have been incredible all along the way. I have some parts waiting for me in Tuscon that I have to pick up tomorrow...then I'm camping in the Grand Canyon....I had no idea you can drive the north part of the canyon and camp next to the river!
Another cool photo
We have a great HD video, but it's over 3gb so I can't upload it anywhere!!
Another cool photo
We have a great HD video, but it's over 3gb so I can't upload it anywhere!!
up the hill:
http://youtu.be/lgVx-WNHUrk
down the hill:
http://youtu.be/RPGkySJm7_k
Anyone know how to embed a video into a thread?
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noJeepshere
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Take the youtube link and put around everything after the v= in the link. Then delete everything before it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVpVLH4M4R4&feature=g-all-a&list=PL6B0AB9CD096116A0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Edit: nevermind, it seems this website doesn't support youtube hosting...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVpVLH4M4R4&feature=g-all-a&list=PL6B0AB9CD096116A0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Edit: nevermind, it seems this website doesn't support youtube hosting...
It's been awhile since I've had wifi access, but I'm hoping to put some big updates together for the last 1.5wk of traveling we did.
Some highlights:
-We parked/camped on the RIM of the Grand Canyon for three days and wheeled/hiked each day (amazing)...check out "Crazy Jug" on the north rim and you will know what i mean
- Slept in the valley of a canyon (high clearance 4x4 only access) two nights ago and the scenery was beyond breathtaking
- Did a bunch 10%+ grades off road with the trailer and it handled like a dream, but we had to shut it down x2 in one day due to engine and tranny temps getting too high
- We've met tons of incredible ppl in the middle of nowhere with some incredible stories (check out Gooseneck State Park in UT), we slept on the edge of the canyon there)
For the next two weeks we're in Moab UT - wheeling, hiking, swimming and possibly sky diving - so check in for some more updates coming soon!!
Some ppl have asked how the rig handles with a suspension lift, tires, armor etc etc. Legally, we've done 75mph with a 2500lb trailer and the truck drives like a dream...minimal vibrations, tracks straight as an arrow and suspension is just how I like it.
We've probably driven close to 500miles purely offroad (some really nasty stuff) and the alignment is still spot on.
Sooo....if you're wondering how a suspension lift will affect your rig....if you replace worn parts, grab a nice set of shocks, run your CV's at a comfortable angle, you can have a really nice handling and SAFE truck. My only gripe is that steering is a little soft after I removed the variable speed sensor so I could run a hydroboost setup...but with close to 9k lb at a steep angle going down a mtn pass, these brakes have been amazing.
Some highlights:
-We parked/camped on the RIM of the Grand Canyon for three days and wheeled/hiked each day (amazing)...check out "Crazy Jug" on the north rim and you will know what i mean
- Slept in the valley of a canyon (high clearance 4x4 only access) two nights ago and the scenery was beyond breathtaking
- Did a bunch 10%+ grades off road with the trailer and it handled like a dream, but we had to shut it down x2 in one day due to engine and tranny temps getting too high
- We've met tons of incredible ppl in the middle of nowhere with some incredible stories (check out Gooseneck State Park in UT), we slept on the edge of the canyon there)
For the next two weeks we're in Moab UT - wheeling, hiking, swimming and possibly sky diving - so check in for some more updates coming soon!!
Some ppl have asked how the rig handles with a suspension lift, tires, armor etc etc. Legally, we've done 75mph with a 2500lb trailer and the truck drives like a dream...minimal vibrations, tracks straight as an arrow and suspension is just how I like it.
We've probably driven close to 500miles purely offroad (some really nasty stuff) and the alignment is still spot on.
Sooo....if you're wondering how a suspension lift will affect your rig....if you replace worn parts, grab a nice set of shocks, run your CV's at a comfortable angle, you can have a really nice handling and SAFE truck. My only gripe is that steering is a little soft after I removed the variable speed sensor so I could run a hydroboost setup...but with close to 9k lb at a steep angle going down a mtn pass, these brakes have been amazing.
Read entire thread... dont know how i have missed this.. i am about to build a set of end links very similar to yours and all the ball joints and few other components in the front end.. glad to hear that you are happy with your links..
Love the trailer.. is is a custom or a modded military frame?
Love the trailer.. is is a custom or a modded military frame?
Good eye on the trailer--custom from the ground up, designed after the 416 military frame; but some tricks built in for offroading and heavy loads on the top cap.
Check out FFR Fabrication for the end links...I think for the NBS its $250. But if you have a machine shop, they seem really easy to build; good Heims and tubing, measure, cut once and you're done!
I'm not sure if I mentioned it in the previous posts, but I have not been happy with the Synergy Suspension uppers...the cap doesn't seal to the base and tons of crap is getting caught under the boot (only a matter of time until particles are lodged in between the joint itself). Once I'm done with the trip, I'm going to have "design" discussions with them b/c the joint itself is nice and robust metal on metal.
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Just finished the White Rim run in Moab - 120miles of offroading through canyons - truly amazing! If you ever want to run this, permits take 6mo - 1yr to grab...but we got lucky and there was a permit available when we showed up there.
Some pics:
A car we rescued in the first 2miles of the trip - what was this guy thinking!?!?
Some pics:
A car we rescued in the first 2miles of the trip - what was this guy thinking!?!?
redaddiction
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Looks great man, the wife and I are headed out that way on Sunday. Any advice?
Thanks Red. Apologies for the delay, I just grabbed some wifi late last night. What kind of rig (mods?) are you running with?
A stock Tahoe with an experienced driver can definitely do all the blue (medium) trails....the red (difficult) takes bigger tires, armor and a lot of pucker power to complete.
Check out these two videos folks - shows what a Tahoe can really do in Moab - Fins & Things is a Red trail.
This thing was CRAZY steep. Check out where my front bumper hits before the tires even touch the dirt.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4268327631642&set=vb.338930982832594&type=2&theater
This was probably the steepest obstacle I have ever climbed over. We had a small crowd watching and they were stunned our big rig climbed it. It's hard to get perspective from the video, but this thing had tons of pucker power.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4268338951925
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BattelWagun
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^ Simply awesome. This really shows that the average guy can go out there with his obs and cover some ground 
^ Simply awesome. This really shows that the average guy can go out there with his obs and cover some ground
exactly!!
These rigs are awesome and I had ppl coming up to me throughout Moab asking questions about my truck. If you're careful and know how to work with the weight of these things, they are AWESOME expedition rigs that can even do some rock crawling.
As usual, I was the only Chevy around, but it felt really good to represent the bow tie proudly!
I'm in Reno right now and did not fair too well in the casinos....how the heck does 7 hit the dice x4 in a row!!!!
BattelWagun
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Being a full-size SUV on top of it, props to you partner
And seems like lady luck didn't have too much in store for you this time haha
Being a full-size SUV on top of it, props to you partner
And seems like lady luck didn't have too much in store for you this time haha
Thanks Battel
We decided to stay another day here and take a break from camping each night...i think i may have to stay away from the table games after the whooping last night
it's been really hard to grab wifi for any length of time...so apologies for the slow updates!
I've added a bunch of new photos on our website if you want to check it out!
www.facebook.com/O3Exp
We're in Tahoe for the next few days, so hopefully I can get some more pics up soon on this forum.
Have a great 4th of July everybody!
Feel free to comment on the website and definitely hit the "like" button!
I've added a bunch of new photos on our website if you want to check it out!
www.facebook.com/O3Exp
We're in Tahoe for the next few days, so hopefully I can get some more pics up soon on this forum.
Have a great 4th of July everybody!
Feel free to comment on the website and definitely hit the "like" button!
I'd love to do that one day...
no time like the present...!! I know it's easier said then done, but the hardest part is actually just leaving...being on the road is a dream come true!
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We were out around the four corners a for a few weeks. We were running a 2 door Tahoe on 33's. I have a build thread over at expeditionportal for that truck but sold it when I got back. Keep throwing up pictures and info on your ride over here it would be good to see more trucks over here.
