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@Lee How are you liking the ARB bumper? I'm looking at bumpers for my 2003 Silverado and always liked the look of the ARB, but wondering if it's worth the $$$

GMT800 is a great platform, and either the 6.0 or the 8.1 is a good engine. MPG is about the same, 8.1 has more power but the 6.0 is likely more durable and easier to work on/modify to your needs. I was going to put an LSA supercharger on mine, but had to move to a 2500HD pickup for work. It has...

Another vote for the 2500, I love mine. There's a couple active Facebook groups for the 2500 Suburbans/Yukons, and they'll often post Marketplace ads for trucks around the country.

There's a number of places you can send the ABS module to be rebuilt for about $150, that what I'm planning to do with mine. I'd rather not be in an accident and found at fault because I'd disabled the ABS.

I haven't spent much time in the 1500s but I don't have any complaints about how the 2500 rides off-road. A popular upgrade is Bilstein 5100 shocks, which I'll swap in whenever my originals give up. Another thing that can greatly effect ride quality is torsion bar settings and front bump stops...

I'd avoid the full-time AWD, and stick with the simpler 4WD system. I'd also consider going to a 3/4 ton Suburban or Yukon XL, because they've got a tougher frame and much beefier drivetrain. The 4L60e transmissions are prone to breaking even under stock power levels, whereas the 4L80e in the...

I bought a Grand Cherokee Trailhawk recently and I think my next set of tires on it will be Nokians whenever the house-brand Wildpeaks wear out. I had some Nokians on a daily driver a while ago and I really enjoyed them. It also helps the tire shop closest to my house sells a lot of Nokians so...

I agree with Mike, I think you'd be better served by a standard 4WD van than by custom building something, considering the end result and the expense. Vans are proven and have plenty of factory, aftermarket, and community support, while a custom one-off would have none of those things. If you...

@dvn4life1972 I averaged about 13.5 mpg on my recent trip, keeping the truck around 70mph on the interstate. I usually run my Toyo AT2s at 40psi for road trips, and my typical tactic here in S. Idaho is to find a semi going around 70mph and cruise control behind them. I'm not sure how much...

I'll try to calculate my mileage on a road trip next week. If I hit double digits I'll be amazed.

Another vote for Hakkas. I had a set of Blizzak tires one winter, and they were fine, but the Hakkas I had made snow and cold weather basically a non-issue.

I think the easiest solution would be to standardize a headlight switch. In my car, the switch has four options - Automatic, OFF, Parking Lights, ON. I leave the switch in Automatic, but I've had the car returned from service with the switch in the OFF position before. Even in OFF, the DRLs and...

You could split the difference and see if someone offers an aluminum bumper option. It'll cost more though. For me, I'm planning on some steel bumpers but I fully admit a big part of my desire is the look, and I'm not too worried about the weight because I have plenty of payload for what I do.

@SubSar, I'd love to see a writeup on how you made those Molle panels, I've been thinking of doing exactly the same to my rig. Those look really clean!

I don't envy anyone shopping for a new truck right now. Sure you can dump a lot of money into fixing an old truck, but it's the devil you know versus the devil you don't. If you can swing a new truck you'll probably like it better, but I'd budget for suspension upgrades on either of those...

Depends on your budget. If you like the truck, I'd swap in a fresh(er) 5.3 and replace interior bits as you go along. What do you want to do with the rig? Dedicated long term overlander? Weekend warrior? I wouldn't count on a new Avalanche being comparable in capability, I'd guess they'll be...

I have 235/85/16s on my Yukon, on stock wheels, and they fling mud like nothing else down the side of my truck. I need to get some flares.

The Fords use the same cab shell for F150s and Superdutys, so anywhere a 3/4 ton won't fit, a 1/2 ton won't either. It's also hard to get them with any sort of towing or payload package, so you're almost to midsize territory on those numbers too. That said I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a...

My 300 has the 5.7 with MDS, and every now and again I'll notice when it's in eco-mode, the sound grabs my attention and makes me think something's wrong until I see the little green light on the dash. Not a huge fan of it but not enough to spend the money on a delete kit yet.

You're a mad man. I dig it.