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

[swathdiver]

Tahoe is mine. It's in Overton NV.

Cool, what have you done to it? Still hit the trails?

 

[cireallin]

I'm just curious if anyone can provide positive/negative feedback on the 15+ SUVs in this regard. I do a fair amount of coal roads/trails in PA for various activities and one of the reasons I went with the Tahoe over the Ford Expedition was the solid rear axle + G80 locker. Size was a wash as I looked at Suburbans too. I know Ford uses the eLSDs but I'm not a fan, nor of the IRS in general. With that said, I haven't really taken this truck anywhere that would get a regular crossover or AWD high ground clearance vehicle stuck IMO.

Absolutely. Mine sees a ton of sand and trails every summer. Much heavier than my older 4R I ran for years, but it still crawls everywhere I want to go with the extra clearance I added.

 

[GreyStone]

These trucks are tough and durable - just ask the Border Patrol or BLM. Their weak points are electronics and sensors.....they do not like to be jarred around like on washboard type terrain. The following is one of my favorite reads -

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/1706-2017-chevrolet-tahoe-first-drive-operation-midnight

 

[cireallin]

These trucks are tough and durable - just ask the Border Patrol or BLM. Their weak points are electronics and sensors.....they do not like to be jarred around like on washboard type terrain. The following is one of my favorite reads -

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/1706-2017-chevrolet-tahoe-first-drive-operation-midnight

Awesome read ^^. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[Solace]

Went off-roading this weekend. No lift or leveling kit, just a set of Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus. 2015 SSV w/ Max trailering package. Did awesome

 

[GreyStone]

Went off-roading this weekend. No lift or leveling kit, just a set of Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus. 2015 SSV w/ Max trailering package. Did awesome View attachment 244160

That's a serious looking SSV - love the bumper hardware! Thanks for the pic.....did you change rims - I think the last pic I saw of this truck it had black split spokes - steel is a better choice for off road tho, lookin good!

 

[Solace]

That's a serious looking SSV - love the bumper hardware! Thanks for the pic.....did you change rims - I think the last pic I saw of this truck it had black split spokes - steel is a better choice for off road tho, lookin good!

Yes I did, "upgraded" to the regular PPV 17" steelies with the new tires.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Awesome read ^^. Thanks for sharing that.

It really was. Wasn't look enough!

 

[nglauer]

I guess some might not consider this offroad, but I purchased my Tahoe for work purposes. I work on electrical transmission projects and travel all of our temporary access roads, many of which can be steep and narrow. I plan on adding a front push bumper or brush guard with a winch, skid plates and a leveling kit. I usually film the roads. I wish my Tahoe had the offroad screen so I could view the inclinometer. I may have to purchase an aftermarket one.

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[nglauer]

Got part of the skid plate setup tonight. Ebay had a great deal on the 2 piece below. Supposedly they are "new take offs". I'll just have to get the 3rd plate and bolts online. Seller is a military surplus seller... Makes me wonder what went on in place of these...

Still researching my options on a front push bumper with winch mount. Or possible just the Warn Max tray system with winch.

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