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  1. BigTex

    Opinions on Suburban 2001 rig?

    Nico, you seem concerned with reliability due to the age of the vehicle and I don't believe you should be. The GMT800s have some quirks, but they are well built. While not a suburban, I daily drive a 2005 GMC 2500HD 100 miles a day through Dallas traffic. I have 232K on the odometer. I'm...
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    1983 Chevrolet K10 SWB - LS Swapped $18,900

    If you're looking for a vintage truck for overland travel, but with the reliability of a modern powertrain look no further. My '83 Silverado just needs a bed rack and an RTT, or a Phoenix or 4 Wheel Camper in the bed and you're good to go. Truck is in Rockwall TX, a suburb 30 miles East of...
  3. BigTex

    The Mule's resurrection (99 Explorer Sport)

    off topic, but what lift size, wheel size, and tire size was on the Cherokee? It looks perfect. I used to have a black 2 door sport explorer as well. i'll be following this.
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    Project “Polar Bear”: 1989 V2500 Suburban

    Looks great Larry. You should name it Simon. Every time i hear the word Power Wagon, i think of the old Simon and Simon TV show!!
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    1986 GMC S-15

    This is a cool build. Glad to see it's getting used too!
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    Larry's 1978 K10

    Cool pics Larry. Just read through the DT 2017 Trip Report, it was awesome as usual. That one pic of y'all waiting on Zoo's truck to cooperate while looking down from Wolf Creek pass was cool. We were in Pagosa this summer, and I saw the same view. I'm about ready to start an LS swap on my '83...
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    "One Piece At A Time" Build

    I really like this. As others have stated, I too have day dreamed about converting a 1/2 ton conversion van. I think this would be perfect for some family trips while the kids are still young, before they start to hate us. I looked through the thread but didn't see mileage mentioned. What do...
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    Bucky's slightly older cousin.

    Looks nice. I keep an eye out for Z71 Suburbans and Tahoes of this vintage constantly. I do regret selling mine. I like the '05 2500HD I'm in now, but miss the ride of the 1/2 ton for daily driving.
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    Lets see some full size pictures...

    Front bumper looks really cool. Is it custom built?
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    Airbags for towing?

    Martin- I ran those Airlift 1000 bags on my 2005 Z71 burb, and they worked really well. I too, only used them for towing. I routed the airline along the fuel fill tube, and terminated the Schrader valve in an existing hole inside the gas door next to the fuel fill. I didn't have to drill any...
  11. BigTex

    Rattle can is out, Vinyl Wrap is in. Digital Camo Vinyl wrap on my K30Blazer

    Blazer looks plain awesome with the wrap! I love it.
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    My K30 Blazer - One Tons, 40's and an LS Swap

    Really impressed with your rig! It's awesome that the whole family can use it too. I think I've watched all the videos and checked out the website, it's all great. Glad you found us!
  13. BigTex

    Ford F150 and Chevy 4x4 in the Same Family

    That is a good looking truck! In fact, I saved that picture to my hard drive a while back. I really like the brown.
  14. BigTex

    Ford F150 and Chevy 4x4 in the Same Family

    While digging around on our favorite web site, other than ExPo of course, I ran across this 2005 GMC 2500HD. This will pull the camper. It's gas, 6.0L, 4.11s, auto, leather, came with the camper top, etc. To be honest, sitting in it felt just like the suburban except for a white hood in front of...
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    Ford F150 and Chevy 4x4 in the Same Family

    Then we decided we should get a camper. That's fun right? How about a big one with a nice living room, that would be cool. Oh yeah, we need a bumper pull because we have a suburban. So a fifth wheel is out. This was purchased. So the suburban HATED this thing. 3.42's + 285's + hills + 7600lb...
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    Ford F150 and Chevy 4x4 in the Same Family

    ExPo Family, it's been a while since I've updated this thread. I've meant to, but life happens. Let me get you guys up to date... Here's a current picture of the "red truck" above. It's been quite the project. The build thread for it is over on 67-72 Chevy Trucks. So I sold the F150...
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    GMT-800 Suburban lift options?

    Post #215 in the "post suburban pics" thread shows my old 2005 with Ford keys, 2" eBay rear spacers, and 285/70s on 17x9 wheels, just for reference. I can't figure out how to repost the pic or I would. It rode and drove great, and didn't wear front end parts abnormally. By that I mean in 30K...
  18. BigTex

    1990 Suburban 2500 build-thing (B.U.T.T.)

    Looks good so far. I'll follow along.
  19. BigTex

    post your Suburban pics

    Been talking about a camper for years. Pop up, truck camper, travel trailer, 5th wheel.... Never could get my wife on board. Lately she's become a foodie, and was not too keen on vacationing, and eating out every meal. She also likes the thought of sleeping in her "own" bed as opposed to hotel...
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