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Take a look at my build thread. If you can cut 2x4s and drill some holes you can add some nice looking wood cross bars. In version 2 I added black UHWM to the tops of the wood cross-bars.

I'm also having some AC problems. AC was slugging and making a chatter/clicking noise sometimes about 20 seconds after getting going. I just replaced the tensioner (it was looking damaged) and the belt. For good measure I also replaced the main serpentine belt tensioner, idler pully, and...

Some camping adventure updates. The XV-2 is working great. The Tahoe does struggle pulling it up 10% grade passes at 8,000 to 9,000-ft though. Otherwise here's some pictures: Camping at a small mountain lake outside Hood River, OR Getting into and out of the lake camping spot required...

I've got a square awning mounted to the Tahoe. It looks like this: Here's a view of the redwood cross-bars it's mounted to. The cross bars and front tray are version 2 of my "custom" roof rack solution for doing a rocket box, canoe, and awning all at once. Here's a view of version 1 of the...

Hey there! We got an XV-2 a recently via. 99 West Trailers. We had been waiting since last fall for the production run to finish, so glad it got here in time for summer. I'm still setting things up and we did one shake down trip last weekend. Some things I'm still working on inlcude: a) How...

Updates! New gage cluster with the transmission temp gage. This was the result of some lights going out (PNDR backlight), then breaking a stepper motor when taking things apart to re-solder the cracked solder joints on the gage cluster board. I then ordered a professionally remanufactured...

I re-geared for three reasons: 1) The orginal 3.73 front differential was making lots of noise in 4-auto and 4wd (I never figured out what was causing it, but replaced the whole unit with a 4.10 front differential from a ~100k mi. Suburban, along with the rear axle from the same 4.10 factory...

Thanks all, it's been a work in progress, and for the most part I've been happy with the modifications and capabilities. I do somewhat regret going to a 34" tire, since that mostly caused more issues than benefits. But hey, hard to resist larger tires right (especially after I got 4.10 gears)...

Ok modification updates to-date: Re-did the wooden roof-rack out of redwood with black HDPE on top of the boards. Also made a tray area for MaxTraxs that the canoe could still go over the top of. That was fun, sorry about not having progress photos. Picked up a swing out tire carrier from...

Great stuff everyone. Here's some pics of my Tahoe from over the years. More can be found on my build thread: https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2003-tahoe-build-family-overland-rig.192115/ V.0 - Stock V.1 - Level lift and 285/75R16 Duratracs, plus some other stuff V.2 - Slightly...

Ok, so some updates since it's been a while. Mostly maintenance items during Oregon's stay at home order but here it goes: - Changed the transmission fluid, filter, and shift solenoid valve. I went with a Wix filter, Amsoil OE Synthetic fluid, and ACDelco solenoids. - Changed the...

I have Timbrens in the back of my 2003 Tahoe (GMT 800). I also have the Z71 coils and a 2" spacer. This gets me about a 2" gap unloaded. Loaded they get closer and still ride fine. They are not the "off-road" version that Timbren offers, but they do just fine. I would say get them or the...

It's been some time since an update. I got new tires and rims! I ended up going with Falken Wildpeak AT3W in 285/75R17 on American Racing Baja 17x8 0mm offset black wheels. I had Goodyear DuraTracs in 285/75R16 on stock wheels before. I got over 50k out of the DuraTracs, so not bad. But I...

Check out the first page of my build thread. I would think this is enough skid plate for the sorts of things that a GMT800 truck should/could do. The front skid plates were custom built, the t-case skid is a GM part. The rock sliders were a Trail Gear kit for a Tacoma...

Did some camping and a bit of the WABDR over the last month. Here’s some photos. On the Oregon coast by Pacific City In the background there's a 4x4 Sprinter Van that just finished getting dug out from getting stuck. Looks like they were running highway tire air pressures, but hey they were...

Thanks for the heads up on the transmission stuff. I've budgeted for a re-build at some point but so far so good. Sounds like swapping in a upgraded transmission is also an option, that's good to know. Did some suspension travel testing today with the new slightly longer rear shocks. No...

New Bilstein shocks for the rear. One had blown out and they both were probably too short with the additional spacers I installed last year. Old part number 24-187237. New part number 24-185783. The new ones are for a 3" rear lift. It was interesting to see the difference in the lower bushing.

Yes, a new hole needed to be drilled through the frame for the rear bolt on the GMT900 series two hook. The new tow hook was also narrower so a spacer nut was added along the front bolt inside the frame.

As folks have mentioned there are few on the site, in including my 2003 Tahoe: Build Thread IMHO Tahoe's don't have the reputation of a Land Cruiser but in may ways are just as good. They probably compare best to a Land Cruiser 100 Series. That's right I said that, oh boy. I would recommend...

Thanks Chilli. Here's a recent photo from an afternoon drive with the kids. Detail on the rock slider frame side welds. The plate has plug welds and a perimeter weld to the frame, then the DOM tube was welded to the plate. Here's the under the awning LED lighting solution; battery...