Let's see your GMT800s!

[Marauder_Pilot]

It looks like I might be selling my '06 F-250 for an '01 Silverado project (Which should still be cheaper to get where I want it than the F-250 is already, and won't be quite the gas-sucking behemoth that the Ford will always be), so once I get it's main issue fixed (Blown ABS controller), I want to build it up a little. So, let's see those GMT800 trucks for a little inspiration.

The new rig as she sits right now-'01 Silverado Z-71 4.8L, otherwise bone stock.

 

[grantfurness]

2004 2500HD woth 8.1L

 

[02TahoeMD]

2002 Tahoe 5.3L

 

[justcuz]

2000 Suburban. 270,000 miles. H2 rear springs, lock right and soon to have 3/4 ton front T-bars. 285/75x16's.

 

[Martinjmpr]

My plain vanilla 04 'Burb.




No major mods yet but lift/level kit is in the works, soon to be followed by new tires (most likely BFG KO2's in 285/75/16).

Cost-wise the priciest mod so far was having the instrument cluster rebuilt, lights replaced with green LEDs and a trans temp gauge added:



Also replaced the failed crappy factory fog lights with Amazon.com $25 LEDs:

 

[Johnston]

Here it my 2001 2500HD with lift keys ,hidden winch mount, military beadlock wheels and bed mounted RTT.

 

[justcuz]

Johnston,
2 questions,

Did you trim your chrome bumper after removing the plastic?

Are those Hutchinsons or 24 bolt Hummer wheels?

 

[justcuz]

It looks like I might be selling my '06 F-250 for an '01 Silverado project (Which should still be cheaper to get where I want it than the F-250 is already, and won't be quite the gas-sucking behemoth that the Ford will always be), so once I get it's main issue fixed (Blown ABS controller), I want to build it up a little. So, let's see those GMT800 trucks for a little inspiration.

The new rig as she sits right now-'01 Silverado Z-71 4.8L, otherwise bone stock.

Look around for a wrecked 1500 Vortec Max. Pull the rear axle and springs (14 bolt semi-float with 3/4 ton leafs), front torsion bars and differential (to keep axle ratios the same) if they are not. Or source the 3/4 ton rear springs, torsion bars and rear axle individually. I found most of my 14 bolt 6 lug axles on trucks with the F44 package or the Vortec Max models all have them. The G80 LSD in the 14 bolt semi-float is not as trouble prone as the 10 bolt rear axle.
Since your up north, I would also try to find an AWD Denali right axle tube. This eleminates the sliding mechanism in the right front axle (a trouble prone item in the rust belt). I run 285/75x16 tires on all my stuff (32.8" tire) with 3.73 or 4.10 gears you will have a very durable, reliable, competent truck with minimal investment. Well cared for the LS engine will outlast the truck in your neck of the woods. If you ever have knock sensor issues look at rayra's write up here about the GMT800 common repairs. He is putting together a great tutorial thread for common problems and fixes on these vehicles.

 

[Bushcoat]

my 07. considering selling soon.

 

[Johnston]

I did not trim my front bumper. I removed the plastic air dam. I noticed that also that they are different than the Chevrolet.

The wheels are 16" military take offs. They have Hutchinson part # and a GM part # and a DOT # stamped on them.

 

[mccustomize]

Mine is for sale!

 

[HostileJava]

2002 Avalanche 2500 w/ 8.1L

 

[Bushcoat]

I did not trim my front bumper. I removed the plastic air dam. I noticed that also that they are different than the Chevrolet.

The wheels are 16" military take offs. They have Hutchinson part # and a GM part # and a DOT # stamped on them.

where would I find those wheels, or what would i search for?

thanks!

 

[ZMagic97]

My 2WD daily driver:


The 4x4 Family Fun Truck:




Both have threads in my signature...may be some fun idea for you in both of them.

 

[Johnston]

where would I find those wheels, or what would i search for?

thanks!

I found them on EBay. Search "military beadlocks". Every once and a while they are on there but pretty rare.

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