Project MULE - Expedition build on a 1991 1500 4x4 Suburban

[PMA4x4]

Rear bumper updates.

The passenger side swing out has had me perplexed for a few weeks trying to figure out how to get the hi-lift, propane tank, CO2 tank and two Jerry cans on there. Well the Muse finally hit me Monday and I figure it out.

Both swing outs are done. Right now I am creating the skirt that will cover up the gap between the body and the bumper. This bumper sits higher then normal so the OEM plastic skirt I don't think would work. I don't know because i don't have mine anymore to verify.

Installed the Destaco latch today and am thinking of using pop-pins to lock the arms in the open position. I hope to do the final drive test with it fully loaded on a washboard road we have a couple miles away.

Anyways, here are some pics. Some are form my phone so quality may not be normal.

 

[PMA4x4]

More rear bumper pics

 

[PMA4x4]

One of the main ideas was to be capable of opening just the one door and get in with out having to swing open both arms.

 

[sean257]

Awesome work!!!

 

[piratexpress1369a]

that is so cool ..will you be putting trail lights in the bumper

 

[Jim Oaks]

I'm liking this build more and more.

 

[PMA4x4]

that is so cool ..will you be putting trail lights in the bumper

The two oval cut-outs are for LED backup lights.

 

[gsbbear]

Very well done with good design. Mad skills with the plasma cutter and welder as well!

 

[piratexpress1369a]

The two oval cut-outs are for LED backup lights.

ok i was wondering ..the one picture on the passenger side with the gas cans, i could not see the trail light by the door but i most be the angle that you shot it at.

 

[jtpaintball70]

You would receive the whole thing. "bumper in a box" Some assembly required

These are all the pieces you would receive with the option of new mounting hardware if you don't want to use your old hardware. There maybe some slight changes from what you see in the pic below but essentially that is it.

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I haven't made it through the entire thread yet but I like this idea! Hmm too bad I can't find something like that for my 84 K10 longbed.

 

[PMA4x4]

I haven't made it through the entire thread yet but I like this idea! Hmm too bad I can't find something like that for my 84 K10 longbed.

jtpaintball70, the Expedition XL bumper we sell will fit your 84 K10. The bumper was designed to 81-87 C&K pickups (Square bodies) and the 81-91 Blazer/Suburban (Square bodies).

http://pma4x4.com/product/expedition-xl-winch-bumper/

Any questions just let me know.

 

[PMA4x4]

I decided to shift gears on Monday and get the onboard charger installed and wired. I chose the Noco Genius Charger due to its proven reliability, waterproofing and excellence against vibration. Uses a multi-step process and even a desulfation process. This is a really nice "all-in-one" type charger.

This is a two bank model so I can maintain both the starter battery and the house batteries. The built in smart isolator I have separates the two banks.

Originally I was wanting to mount the port plug high up close to the driver side door but there was too much structure there. The spot in the picture below was a good second option but in order to get to that area I had to fully remove my whole house battery and relay rack out :doah:

Out came the 2" hole saw

You can see where you can get to it in this picture.

Quick install really in regards to the port plug. removing the battery and relay rack is what took all day.

You can see it has a low profile so I dont expect much snagging.

 

[PMA4x4]

Mounting the charger to the relay rack on the bench

Getting it put all back together

The little wires are from the charger

I figured while I was in that area I would replace my tranny cooler fan temperature relay.

My dogs not helping me so much

Finally back together again

 

[centexan]

I really like that charger set up. I was thinking of doing something almost identical and had been looking at the same charger. Good to see it actually installed. Nice work!

 

[jtpaintball70]

jtpaintball70, the Expedition XL bumper we sell will fit your 84 K10. The bumper was designed to 81-87 C&K pickups (Square bodies) and the 81-91 Blazer/Suburban (Square bodies).

http://pma4x4.com/product/expedition-xl-winch-bumper/

Any questions just let me know.

Sweet! Thanks for the info. If I can find a buddy that welds good enough I might try it... Or if I can pick up that hobby too