GMC Savana 2500 Build Thread

[Traveling_Strong]

I decided to take one of my old work vans and convert it into an Adventure/Moto van. My goal is to make it capable of long weekends in the desert for as cheap as possible. I will post pics and info as the build progresses.

 

[Traveling_Strong]

We just finished up the lift this morning. I ended up going with 4" lift spindles in front from from Overland Vans. In the back we added 2.5" blocks to level it out. Next week she will get new wheels and tires as well as some new shocks.

 

[Len.Barron]

Lift looks good...6 lug 2500? What year is it?

 

[Traveling_Strong]

Lift looks good...6 lug 2500? What year is it?

It's a 2001. I bought several of these vans from 2002 to 2005 through U-Haul truck sales. Half of them have 8 lugs and the other half have 6 lugs.

 

[Red1]

I decided to take one of my old work vans
and convert it into an Adventure / Moto van .

My goal is to make it capable of long weekends in the desert for as cheap as possible .

I will post pics and info as the build progresses .

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Our nephew Drew converted his 3/4 ton van to haul his dirt bikes ~ however he will still tow his toy box when more room is needed . . .

 

[Traveling_Strong]

The old girl got some new boots this morning. I ended up going with some cheap steel wheels with a +12 offset. The tires are 265/70 R17 Falken Wildpeaks. The size is almost 32". There is a little rubbing, but I think a little fender trimming will take care of that. The next order of business is paint. I can't decide between black or gray.

 

[Silverhorse]

looking good! love the black wheels!

 

[kdj]

Go desert tan on the desert van.

 

[mykdee]

Go desert tan on the desert van.

+1 on the desert tan!

 

[Jo_Duval]

looking good! i vote charcoal, but desert tan and the new chevy brown are pretty cool imo.

 

[Traveling_Strong]

I think I'm gonna go with gray. The roof rack & ladders will be black. I found a guy in Calexico that has roof racks, ladders and swing-out spare tire mounts for pretty cheap.

 

[mykdee]

I think I'm gonna go with gray. The roof rack & ladders will be black. I found a guy in Calexico that has roof racks, ladders and swing-out spare tire mounts for pretty cheap.

Pretty cheap? What prices are you being quoted and contact info would be awesome!

 

[Traveling_Strong]

Pretty cheap? What prices are you being quoted and contact info would be awesome!

They are cheap as compared to Aluminess. They quoted me $549.00 for a 120"x56" cargo rack, $249.00 for a side ladder & $389.00 for a swing out tire carrier. They are at www.bajavoodoo.com

 

[WVI]

Looks like some good prices on "rock steps".

 

[Red1]

Looking good !

I vote charcoal,
but desert tan
and the new
Chevrolet brown
are pretty cool
in my opinion .

Just try not to get in way over your head ~ you could end up with something like this . . .