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Great thread! Read the whole thing yesterday. Subscribed and relevant to my interests. I just landed a galactic gray LX470 and am starting my plans. You're on the same track I'm thinking about down to the 2M radio!

And not even then anymore- diesel Suburbans are amazing. But too small, hence my rig. :ylsmoke: These pages are inspiring to get out there... just caught up on the last several dozen!

I was in a similar boat a year ago. All of those are probably too small. Think truck camper and be a happy camper. :) Your choices are good otherwise- I was drawn to a lifted Excursion with a full safari rack recently.

This build is serious. :Wow1: Will follow.

I am digging this DIY home brew! Keep it up. Very cool.

Yeah yeah yeah. A-Team livery for starters, then we'll talk. :) J/k- very interesting. How did it wind up over there and back here? Will follow.

All of my vehicles generally have 100k or more on them, but are maintained like a top. My rig here though had 277k when I bought it, has 279k now after almost a year but I hardly drive it and that was including a trip to CO and back! After mounting the TC on it, it's largely 'retired' now and...

I've got the towing kit- does that mean I'm SOL on a rear Burb tank? Great idea on the sand rails- I was wondering where to put a set. They're next on my list.

In for feedback as well, on my K3500. It seems like a lot of space that could be used on that side as well, maneuvering around the exhaust (oh, maybe that's why)... One of my next projects is getting the 10-gal. tank from the back of a Suburban mounted in my truck, same spot, spare tire...

Yeeep, and them's thar the reason! I'm trying to start to value my time, and decided that wasn't a worthwhile use of it for now. The turbo isn't seen so much as turning up the wick so much as it is making it breathe better and run cooler, though perhaps anyway as I hear it makes it a bit faster...

Thank, chili. Yeah I still have the A-Team Turbo sitting on my workbench. I attempted to install it myself (right at the top of the engine bay, looks easy enough!), but rusted/seized/two-piece bolts ended up doing me in. I'm now looking at having to take my GM-3 off... along with the Bank 1...

Man, have I got a lot of updating to do. Most everything I discussed earlier is complete and has been for a couple months now, but life...! Let's get to those awesome spacers first, I should have linked earlier: http://www.wheeladapter.com/dually_spacers.php I remember back in May/June talking...

I think it's a wicked platform if you can bulk up the rear-end for hauling gear or even a shortbed TC. Though something along the lines of a Baja kinda build with a safari rack, plus a bed rack and in place of the tailgate for a beefy spare and jerry cans would be ideal for that truck.

Interesting question. As someone who has owned the Escalade 6.0 and now 6.2 motors, if diesel isn't a necessity for your application, I think you'll be rather pleased with the power and reliability of the Caddy mills. They are built to tow a small yacht.

Whoa! Wicked project. Way to keep your original rig and reinvent it for your family. Well done and keep it up.

I love it, the story and the rig. Full-length safari rack on top, stat! I really like this gen Suburban (have an 05 Escalade ESV instead though) and wouldn't mind a Z71 for a similar build.

Check out my build thread in my sig link. I think I may have it nailed for you.

Yesterday I got a pair of 2" steel spacers installed on the rear to widen the track of the truck out (now equals the front, looks a lot better too) and lower the center of gravity somewhat for better handling, and it worked wonders. The rear width is now 4" wider, and it was noticeable the...

Congrats! I think for what you're looking to do she will serve you well, just stay away from muddy roads. And I like the name. I love 2500 Subs- trying to find one with a 6.5 for my Dad right now to replace his 1998 1500.

Hey neighbor- yes that's mine still on there from November... seller must have opted for the 'until it sells' option and never updated it. I've been meaning to let him know. But thanks! I'm loving the truck still and all the possibilities it has to offer. I'd highly recommend one like it...