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I'd rather get this than SAS anyway... https://jdfabrication.com/collections/99-to-06-1500-4x4-lt/products/99-to-06-chevy-1500-4x4-long-travel-kit

Man, this thread. LOL.

Every time you post I want to pull the trigger on that RC lift kit.

I just got back from a 2200 mile road trip down the GA, SC, NC, and back. Averaged 19 MPG over the whole trip in my 2005 Silverado 5.3 with the cruise set at 75 most of the time. 24 isn't impressive. Now if it gets 20 around town, I'm into it. Thats a large increase.

That Sunrader is REALLY well done.

You won't need parts, its a Chevy! (ha). I don't really like the styling either, but it's the most reliable truck I've owned so far.

Find a GMT800 (00-07) 2500/3500 with an 8' bed. Regular or extended cab. 6.0 with a tune will be just peachy, 8.1 is a monster but will eat a bit more fuel. You don't need a big old solid front axle truck for what you're doing. Chevys from that gen are cheap, comfy, and dead ass reliable...

This is such an insane deal, can't believe it hasn't sold. I wish I had money because this would already be in my driveway. Miss my D1 lots.

Those bushings don't look terrible TBH. Were you able to get any movement out of the crossmember? Mine had like 3/4" of play up and down and I was able to replicate the noise I was hearing when I went over bumps very easily. I ground the heads off and drilled the rivets out, the replacement...

I think the full lower turn signal/running light mod is a good one also. Looks more like the older trucks.

I'm looking forward to see what it looks like in the engine bay. Every time I've opened the hood on any Ford from the last 15 years or so I just say "nope" and close it.

You can replace the bushings without pulling the crossmember out. Wasn't that bad of a job, if I had to do it again I could do it in under 2 hours easy. This was the driver's side after 140k, most of those miles the truck has been babied. Passenger side was ok so I suspect there may have been...

Check your torsion bar crossmember bushings. Just did mine, clunking has been there since I got the truck 2 years and almost 40k miles ago, found it by accident.

Call Deaver, have them build you a set of springs.

This thread is great. Lots of information.

I really like the way these things look, nice big greenhouse. I've never driven or sat in one though. The AdvanceTrac is supposedly pretty great, gives you "fake" F/R ELSDs, and they have a decent amount of travel stock. Front suspension is the same as the F150, so pick and choose any kit from...

My only issue with the 9100s I had on my Jeep was they rusted in like a month, but you won’t have that issue where you are. I beat the snot out of 5150s as well, and they never complained but I did manage to overheat them when I went out west and could run them for longer. You have a 6,000lb...

I did 285/70 and just had to trim the plastic inner fenders, but I have aftermarket wheels that stick out just a little more than stock. You shouldn’t need to trim that badly with the 285/75. Only reason I didn’t go that size is gearing. The skinnies are definitely cool, but I’d want a wider for...

A full-size truck on 33s will do 90% of the great trails across the country. My beef with Chevy (and I own an 05 1500) is they are LOW. If I keep my truck long enough, it’s getting a 12 bolt rear with 4.10s and I’m going to 35s. But all you need is a torsion bar crank for a level and some beefy...

Don't overlook the Tahoe/Yukon and Expedition. Both have very reliable V8s (5.3 or 5.4), parts are cheap and everywhere, MPGs in the high teens to 20, three rows, available AWD settings and low range transfer case, can tow a decent amount, and both have a stout body-on-frame design. The Tahoes...