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Been a few general electrical Q&As lately and I was on the cusp of this work anyway, so I figured I'd document it somewhat. And it doesn't quite rise to the 'power system' nature of our other subforum, so I put it here in General Mods. I'm in the middle of making several small tweaks and...

Anyone familiar with Suburbans knows it's kind of laughable to even apply 'departure angle' to them, without a lot of mods and height increase. Just a 'simple' deletion / relocation of the trailer electrical connector, from the hitch-mounted plate that hangs way down, up into the bumper...

Thought this looked interesting, may be of use to some folks here. http://lifehacker.com/circuit-simulator-lets-you-play-around-with-electronics-1769907355?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

I've related a few ideas over the months, regarding trying to shade the vehicle in the brutal desert sun. Vehicle just gets too damned hot. Thought about trying to do a fabric deck like those on Hobie Catamarans. There were discussions here about painting the roof white and various other paint...

INDEX for the topic - Roster of GMT800 folks in ExPo - https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/hey-vortec-guys-sierra-pickup-suburban-yukon-etc.155266/post-2302987 EGR Oil Ingestion, Remediation - page1 Heater Core connection Ts - page1 KNock Sensors - page1+ Idle Air Control (IAC) &...

So last night and today I built a new set of tent / awning poles, using EMT metal conduit. I'd previously made a set out of PVC - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/135824-Silnylon-vehicle-awning-ideas-for-a-lightweight-compact-flexible-design?p=1864380#post1864380 and while those...

We visited the Reagan Presidential Library this past Saturday and they had a SWEET '86(?) C20 Suburban on display as part of their 'motorcade' vehicle layout. Behold, in some of its glory - I didn't press my face on it or pay much more attention in passing. Was busy gawking at the plane...

I'm working up a roof tray that will fit within the perimeter of and be suspended from the rails of the Z-71 roof rack on my Suburban. The idea also spawns from earlier discussions here about shading the vehicle. So I wanted a solid tray. And hoo-boy is aluminum plate expensive when you start...

Don't really see a better place to post this. I'm preparing to reupholster the shade cover on the sunroof of my Suburban and got to thinking about using alternate fabrics, which then led to the idea of attaching a PVC plastic map holder pouch to it. The shade moves and retracts with the...

************ETA: My install partially failed, came unstuck - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/148118-LED-Strip-lighting-on-the-vehicle?p=1933674#post1933674 ************ This topic is a gathering of some separate posts made on this miniproject. I've been seeing these LED strips...

... more specifically, a picture of the bottom of it. Specifically, the molded / raised triangular stamp with a number in it, the plastic type. Looks a little like this - in fact it should look a LOT like this - While I go try to find the MSDS again. There's some undead lore that needs...

Issues brought up in a recent topic wherein a member planned (plans?) a solo vehicle trip, family of 6 (4 daughters) on the Mojave Road in summer. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/144098-2005-ford-explorer-upgrades-for-mojave-road-and-others And this fresh tragedy illustrating...

Target's got a deal right now, buy three medical products (Band-Aid brand? might be a Band-Aid promotion). The prize is a nice-sized zippered bag really suitable for a car kit. It measures roughly 9"x6"x2", is a clamshell design with body panels of a sort of compressed foam, with a carry handle...

I'm working up a design for a multi-flavor power module as part of my storage drawer / platform in my Suburban. As an adjunct to that I'd like to add some roof mounted panels. I'm thinking some sort of bracket / slide mount which retains the panel flat on the roof when moving, but allows the...

... and I presume some custom hardware. Relevant portions starts around 2:55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFm1Vwl1r4Q

Finally found this solution for the spindly tie rod ends on these trucks / SUVs. Most are only a 1/2" dia rod, on vehicles weighing 5k-6k+ pounds. One good jam into a rut or off-camber off-road slide into an obstruction, and they'll bend, screwing your alignment and your tires in short order...

Reportedly as thick as their MFCs, but with a 'civilian' CARB- cap. If as described these would be a good deal. They aren't available at costco.com, may only be available in select stores. I'll be looking for them our next trip. Seems Scepter has wisely jumped in to fill the void left by...

With no headliner? Want to get a hint of the interior structures without pulling mine apart yet. planning some cargo net attachment points and ceiling fishing pole racks.

Concerned about interferences in either. Will be wiring my Suburban for a couple different projects, one a multi-flavor power module and extra battery(ies) as part of my storage drawer setup and running multiple antenna cable runs to the back bumper corners and back of the roof rack. I'm...

For various reasons of aesthetics, desired pattern of use, my expected range requirements and that my vehicle is an urban daily driver, I wish to have my CB and 2M HAM radio antennae readily removable and stored inside the vehicle, leaving the mount and antenna cabling in place. I'm choosing to...