Recent content by C.I.TR3

Sorry, I thought I had seen other questions in regards to roof racks in this section. I apologize if this is the wrong forum for my question. Is there another location you would suggest for help? I would be happy to move it.

I need longer cross bars on my Z71 rack (2004 Suburban). Probably something in the 72" range. The commercial option would be something like the Yakima Timberline Towers that strap around the rail portion of the rack. These towers with locks run around $250. I was wondering if I could just...

What do you Suburban owners do about chains. The manual says not to use them if you have a certain tire size or larger. I exceed their specified size with the 33" tires that are on there. I just leveled the truck with new keys but the back still has the stock z71 springs. Looks pretty tight...

My son and I are sleeping in the back of our (new to us) 2004 Suburban on our outings. Went to eastern Washington last weekend and it was COLD at night. Looking to augment our sleeping bags with an electric blanket for really cold nights. Additional power needs at this time are pretty...

Question on keys and spacers As discussed above, I was looking at doing a mild leveling lift with keys and 2" spacers. My goal is to level the burb and get a little more clearance without adding to much wear and tear on drive components. From my research it looks like this is the best option...

Trailer Hitch Wiring The bracket that held the hitch wiring plug was mangled so I thought what the heck and did this. The hitch was so bent and broken that I was not able to make a decent template from it so the fit is not perfect. Oh, well. It is functional and the bumper is bent anyway...

V_Man, that looks like a great setup! What circuit breaker are you using? Is there an advantage or disadvantage of a circuit breaker versus a fuse other than not having to carry spare fuses? Also, is the switch in the cab in lieu of a wire tired to a starting circuit? You manually set...

Any input on this kit? A few reviews online that sound pretty good. http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Front-2-Rear-Leveling-Full-Lift-Kit-Chevy-Suburban-Tahoe-Yukon-4x4-4WD-/222528400528?epid=924740641&hash=item33cfb9ec90:g:89UAAOSwKytZLGLr&vxp=mtr

Tackled a couple of easy ones today. First, I downloaded the GM PIDs for DashCommand so now my transmission temp works. I have a Dashboard that I downloaded that has transmission temp along with a number of other gauges. I also created a stand alone gauge that takes up the whole screen of my...

First quick trip now its time to get started Returned from a trip on Monday and picked up my rig from the transmission shop on the way home from the airport. FINALLY! Between waiting for a week to go get it, two weeks at the shop, and a week out of town I can't believe it has been almost a...

Spoke with the transmission shop yesterday. He said the front planetary assembly bearing let loose and destroyed the assembly (not a transmission person so I hope I am getting the name of the parts correct). We talked about the rebuild and upgraded parts and I feel confident I made the right...

Finally picked up the Suburban this past weekend and had it towed to the shop. Travis was absolutely great to deal with and I thank him for spending so much time with me showing me all the things he had done as well as some ideas for plans in the future. After many more conversations I decided...

Transmission Decisions If you have read this thread (http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/174964-Friends-it-s-a-sad-day) you know that the first order of business for the Sub is a new transmission. I consider myself to be in the beginner to intermediate range when it comes to vehicle...

Hello All, Long time lurker who, after many years, finally has a vehicle to do some back country exploring with my family. For most of you this vehicle will be very familiar since I have purchased Travis' 2004 Suburban well documented at...

Looks like a great build. How much does it weigh. Can you push it around by hand? Does it have a title?