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You're on the SW so rust isn't a big deal. I would go with older Chevy/GMC was some have mentioned. Easy to get parts. Reliable, flexible meaning you can build it a bunch of different ways to suit your fancy. Good luck.

A stripped down taco extended cab 4x4 is $27k, bit you prob have to order it special as dealers won't likely stock then that way. I think you can get stripped versions of most anything, its just jumping through the hoops to order one and wait to get it. And most people feel that if they're...

Really sweet! Love seeing full sizes done well. Very cool!

It's the full size 18v DeWalt. I was surprised too. But not the first time I've heard of it either. I do need to check it with properly torqued bolts as I said but figured I would mention it as I'm not sure yet. Yeah the halogens just work, and are very reasonable for the light they throw. I'm...

I suggested it simply as a cheaper way to get both air and lights given the OP comment about feeling he had to choose one versus the other. Not sure I agree that LED's don't get the distance always but for the better ones they are more expensive...

I made a quick and cheap base out of PT 2x12 with PT 2x4 along the sides to "hold" the base plate. Built it free out of scraps, it works well in mud, sand etc. Plus if I was in a really bad mud hole/sand hole I could attach it pretty easily with my drill and some 3" screws to my 4' 2x12 plank...

I am not seeing the prices you do for the arb compressor - Amazon has it for $500, but maybe you're looking at a full kit or something? I am not convinced that will run a lot of tools without a tank that is prefilled considering the volume of air many tools require. That being said you might...

I've thought about this too and thought having them somewhat tucked into a roof rack made sense (for protection) with a "hinge" on each side plus a "bar" to adjust the angle for either side so that no matter what side is toward the sun I could get it and also adjust the angle to maximize the...

Growing up I heard my parents describe the Gaspe peninsula many times but have never been. Did the Cabot trail and PEI when I was younger but didn't get further north to the Gaspe. I didn't understand the relationship between the Gaspésie NP and the Gaspe Peninsula.....just figured that part...

Not anything via any organized groups no. I do an annual/couple of times per year fishing trip to Maine (NMW) each year with friends, have done the southwest in the past with the family, in long term planning for an eastern Canada winter run (Labrador Highway or James Bay), Alaska at some point...

Im sorry if my comment sounded like a criticism, it wasn't in any way- just the opposite- it was so good that any waiting would have been frustrating! I totally get how you want the write up to accurately reflect what you experienced and also adding pics is another piece that is time...

So glad I didn't see this until now! It would have frustrated me to see this awesome trip trickle out as you posted it! Great job and wonderful pictures. Thank you for posting it. I'm near Wistah! Ha.

That would be sweet outfitted right!

I think a lot of the GM platforms are great for builds or even using as stock. I have a '04 Yukon with 230K miles or so. Its never given me any difficulties. Sure have the usual stuff I have to do to keep it operational, but its comfortable around town and on the highway to a spot. Then when I...

Great thread. and great looking truck. I'll echo others who've said nice to see someone using a truck. Clearly not a mall crawler. Its nice when you have a vehicle that long how you just "know" when something's wrong or exactly what it is that went wrong. I finally replaced the serpentine belt...

I have a 04 Yukon with 235K (miles) or so on it. Great for off-road on forest roads etc. as long as they are not too nasty. No I don't do any rock crawling but getting me to camping and fishing spots its awesome. Plus its comfy on the highway, and I can sleep in the back of it with the 2nd row...

Have you given thought to using a portable mount for the winch? That way it can be used front and rear of the vehicle and stored out of sight when not needed. Not sure how big the winch is you bought so may not prove feasible but figured I would mention it. Also saves the constant weight of it...

THIS^^^ And this^^^ A winch, or come-along, recovery strong, tow strap, shovel, hi-lift (make sure you have jacking points) and a heavy plank. You'll be good for a lot. Does that have any type of LSD? If not keep in mind that once you get in mud and nasty sand and lose traction you'll have...

I think all the diesels have 2 pc driveshaft, even regular cab. But I could be wrong. Not sure on the gasser

That's really awesome! Love the ride. I'm sure you'll have a great time with the family in it. For my $0.02 I would do the locking hubs. They paid for themselves in my 79 Chevy pickup in short order with better mileage. I can't remember if the system is the same for disengagement of the hub in...