More overlanding fun

[arveetek]

I thought ya'll might like to see some pictures of another overlanding trip just completed with the old Tahoe! These were taken this past weekend in the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. I was the only Tahoe; the other 5 vehicles were all Jeep Wranglers!

Casey

 

[NathanJax]

Sweet!!!

I've never built a 4x4, mine have always been lowered. But stuff like this makes me want to raise my next vehicle.

 

[OHSIXX]

looks fun...would love to try this....

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

Awesome photos man , Water crossings claim a lot of vehicles to the inexperienced every year but it looks like you made a wise call !

 

[Gzes]

Nice pics like water crossings too bad its usually bone dry over here...

 

[xanatost]

Man cant wait to put on my lift!!!

Nice pics.

 

[arveetek]

Sweet!!!

I've never built a 4x4, mine have always been lowered. But stuff like this makes me want to raise my next vehicle.

Mine's not lifted! I have a slight torsion crank in the front, and coiled helper springs in the rear. Otherwise she's mostly stock with 33" mud terrains.

Casey

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Awesome photos man , Water crossings claim a lot of vehicles to the inexperienced every year but it looks like you made a wise call !

Thanks. I've been doing these sort of trips and adventures for about 3 years now. I have elevated all the breathers on my diffs and tranny, and I watch out for swift water. This past spring, I watched as a smaller vehicle was swept away in front me during a particularly nasty crossing after a lot of rain. Needless to say, the rest of us turned around and found an alternate route!

Casey

 

[arveetek]

Here are a few more from another day trip this past weekend in Arkansas:

Casey

 

[BirchyBoy]

Those last two pics look like real pucker moments! Is your drivetrain stock?

 

[bowtiefreak]

Awesome, great pictures.

 

[arveetek]

Those last two pics look like real pucker moments! Is your drivetrain stock?

# 1 rule in off-roading: never be first! I always watch what other rigs do first before deciding to follow through. If I had been the leader on this trip, I probably would have avoided this particular pit. But after watching a few vehicles ahead of me make it through with no problems, in I went.

However, now my starter sounds a bit funny....

Drivetrain is stock other than a slight crank in the front, Roadmaster Active helper springs in the rear, and 285/75R16 mud terrains....

Casey

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Awesome, great pictures.

Thanks!

Casey

 

[BirchyBoy]

# 1 rule in off-roading: never be first! I always watch what other rigs do first before deciding to follow through. If I had been the leader on this trip, I probably would have avoided this particular pit. But after watching a few vehicles ahead of me make it through with no problems, in I went.

However, now my starter sounds a bit funny....

Drivetrain is stock other than a slight crank in the front, Roadmaster Active helper springs in the rear, and 285/75R16 mud terrains....

Casey

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Thanks!

Casey

Thanks for the info. Why & how did you decide on the Roadmaster suspension? I tow a trailer with my '99 and have been considering air bags or helper springs. I've never seen anything like you added.

 

[arveetek]

Thanks for the info. Why & how did you decide on the Roadmaster suspension? I tow a trailer with my '99 and have been considering air bags or helper springs. I've never seen anything like you added.

I actually work for an RV dealer, and we sell that product. Roadmaster contacted me a couple of years ago about selling their product, and I wanted to try a set out first before recommending them to my customers. I'm very pleased with how they support the load when towing, they give me about 1.5" of lift, and the ride has actually improved when empty.

I've had air bags on other vehicles, and while they will definitely support more weight than the RAS product, you have to constantly fiddle with the air pressure, and the bags may stretch too much when flexing the suspension.

I think the RAS is a step above simple add-a-leaf products for sure. They also flex well when off-road.

http://www.activesuspension.com/

Casey