95 2 Door Tahoe SAS project

[wrench-head]

The front springs are custom packs from Alcan. I ordered them with a soft rate so Alcan used many thin leaves to get the soft rate and capacity. The rears are just stock packs with an add a leaf. Most think that many leaves means a stiff rate, but to get a soft progressive rate the custom guys do high leaf counts with thin leaves. Nothing special.

The rear axle was a junkyard score and the front was craigslist find. I have another set that i'm swapping in probably in the spring so if you interested let me know, they would be a bolt in for your application.

 

[Spargman]

Alex,
A few questions:

Which ARB bumper did you go with? (doesn't look like their Chevy model)
What is your overall lift height with that setup?
Don't laugh at this question, but what is your mpg on the highway?
Where did you find a brake pedal for that hydro setup?

Great build man, incredible!!

 

[Humvette]

This makes me miss my 95

Great build!!!

I would like to build something like that but with a 6bt

 

[arveetek]

Check out page 70 of the January 2013 edition of Petersen's 4 Wheel and Off-Road! Very nice Tahoe indeed...

Casey

 

[Spargman]

I feel like I've seen that Tahoe before in Petersen's

 

[Tiki]

come back, we need to know the fate of such a rig

 

[wrench-head]

It isnt' dead but on the verge of a part out....

 

[ajmaudio]

It isnt' dead but on the verge of a part out....

whyyyyy... if its half as nice as it was why would ya?

 

[Explorerinil]

Wrench-head,

Great work with very tasteful upgrades! 1995 was the last year you could get a 5-speed in a 2 door Tahoe. Albeit a NV3500, but at least it was a manual. I worked at GM in Detroit in vehicle sales, service and marketing during this time frame and had exposure to the production numbers back then which was less than 1,000 5 speeds in 1995 for Tahoe’s. Most of which were plain-Jane 1SA work trucks for export to the Middle East.

Look me up if you ever head to down this way. I would love to see your rig!

I had a 94 black sport 2door, I’ve seen tons of full-size blazers and later 2 door Tahoe’s, I have never seen a factory manual trans version.

I’m surprised the owner found one in that great of shape... very very cool build.

 

[wrench-head]

whyyyyy... if its half as nice as it was why would ya?

Just been sitting torn apart for the last few years since I moved into a house and have been/continue to be slammed with work and domestic projects. I've had to move parts for it around more times than I can think and getting tired of it all in the way. Been tough to get motivated to move out on it, honestly. I have a pile of parts for it. Coilovers for the front suspension since I could never get happy with the leafs, 8.1L engine with a Raylar cam, 6 speed manual trans, magnum box to replace doubler, etc.

How it sits now...

 

[chilliwak]

Wow, that looks like a project waiting to happen. I sure hope your build goes forward. Cheers, Chilli..

 

[SDR]

Bump? I've been out for years, but never forgot this rig..........

 

[wrench-head]

Bump? I've been out for years, but never forgot this rig..........

I still have her!

 

[arveetek]

I still have her!

So what's her current status and condition?

I've had my 1995 2-door for 19 years now!

Casey

 

[wrench-head]

So what's her current status and condition?

I've had my 1995 2-door for 19 years now!

Casey

Current status is bleak. It's under the knife and has been for the front 3 link and coilover conversion. That part actually went fine, but I got stupid and thought about linking the rear and a full drivetrain swap. I've since come to my senses and left the rear on leafs which I had Deaver make me a custom set. The drivetrain is in place and at this point, I just need to pull the frame out one last time for finish welding. After that it's final assembly. The homestretch is in view, but I'm pretty burnt out to be honest.