2000 Suburban K1500 budget low lift with 37"s
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CanucksRedRocket
Observer
The front end looks killer! I never would have thought of that as a swap but it looks awesome.
CrazyDrei
Space Monkey
rayra,
Yeah, a little bit of character disappeared when I took them off. I also found out that my kids cut 95% of one of them and it was about to tear any minute. LOL
CrazyDrei
Space Monkey
nitro_rat,
I think the 37" tires at 15-18psi is the only reason why my IFS is still functioning. 8" of usable sidewall doubles the wimpy 8" of factory suspension travel and sucks up all the little bumps allowing the suspension to work less hard. I also pretensioned the bushings at near full droop, which is a no no but seems to be working well for me.
paroxysym
Adventurer
just read through all 73 pages and great build- you almost lost me with that raptor bumper swap and the land cruiser labelled snorkel. still not a fan, but i get functionality over form. i still think the avi bumper would give the sub a more complete look- but to each their own. loved the OEM styling you had going on
looking forward to seeing where you take the big girl on the east coast, hard pressed to find anything to accommodate that wheelbase but im looking forward to seeing where you take it
looking forward to seeing where you take the big girl on the east coast, hard pressed to find anything to accommodate that wheelbase but im looking forward to seeing where you take it
CrazyDrei
Space Monkey
paroxysym,
Thank you very much for taking the time and reading through the entertaining build and adventures. I was also bummed that the blank snorkel arrived with Land Cruiser markings, but for the price I could not complain. I'm out of the desert and the snorkel is off so far, might go back on eventually.
As far as the Raptor bumper goes. I really really like it. I knew I was going to get some heat for running it from the GM community but it fits so good and looks so good that it makes me smile every time.
Yeah, east coast is more compact than west coast. Hit some narrow trails this summer and it was a very tight squeeze. Have more adventures planned for this spring and summer.
Stay tuned for more shenanigans!
Overlandtowater
Well-known member
Fits and looks better with the Avi fenders!
CrazyDrei
Space Monkey
4 wheel drive type?
I have seen many different AWD and 4x4 configurations in many GMT800 SUVs. However this is a first for me.
Has anyone else seen this button configuration? It's a 5.3 motor. Non selectable permanently engaged front diff and a selectable 4hi and 4lo transfer case? I am also guessing that the top button turns off traction control or is it StabiliTrak?
Stay tuned for more shenanigans!
I have seen many different AWD and 4x4 configurations in many GMT800 SUVs. However this is a first for me.
Has anyone else seen this button configuration? It's a 5.3 motor. Non selectable permanently engaged front diff and a selectable 4hi and 4lo transfer case? I am also guessing that the top button turns off traction control or is it StabiliTrak?
Stay tuned for more shenanigans!
Overlandtowater
Well-known member
Is that from the Avi? Does that have the Borg warner t-case like in the H2's?
Todd780
OverCamper
That is correct.
WAStateOverlander
Member
4 wheel drive type?
I have seen many different AWD and 4x4 configurations in many GMT800 SUVs. However this is a first for me.
Has anyone else seen this button configuration? It's a 5.3 motor. Non selectable permanently engaged front diff and a selectable 4hi and 4lo transfer case? I am also guessing that the top button turns off traction control or is it StabiliTrak?
Stay tuned for more shenanigans!
I believe that was Stabilitrack, a full time 4WD/pseudo AWD system that was offered on the Tahoe, Suburban, and non-Denali Yukon/XL 1500 models. Availability on 1500 pickups is spotty. Yes, this is different than the Stabilitrak traction control system. It was not carried over to the GMT-900 models.
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CrazyDrei
Space Monkey
dirtdobberoffroad,
Unfortunately it's not from the Avi, which has the regular NP8. This one is from my newest parts truck that I accidentally picked up yesterday.
2004 Tahoe. Runs, drives, no check engine codes, flowmaster exhaust which sounds fantastic, clear title and did I mention it drives very well.
Tan leather power seats with HEAT!!! Correct trim package that came with my Sub in the first place before a previous owner put the grey seats in.
And this little gem under the hood. Hydroboost. I've been extremely happy with my vacuum assist but secretly deep down inside I always wanted to upgrade to hydroboost but could not find an inexpensive way to do it.
Stay tuned for more shenanigans!
Overlandtowater
Well-known member
Man your finding all kind of gems out east.