"The Wombat" 04 GMC Sierra Z71

[mizeide]

Long time lurker with a few small posts here and there. I figured I need to start contributing and stop being such a sponge. One can really "waste" some time on this site! :drool::coffeedrink:
So here's my ride! It is, as always, a work in progress. Thanks for looking!

Purchased "The Wombat" back in '09 with less than 100k on the odometer and pretty much stock.
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Z-71 SLT

 

[mizeide]

After bringing her home, typical tune-up items and then a slight torsion crank, bilstein 5100 shocks and walker-evans wheels with 295/70r17 Nitto Terra-Grapplers (slightly used).
Not a great picture of the truck, but you can see my two leading ladies!

Better pictures except I was messing around with what it would look like with a 4-6" lift.

 

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Swapped out wheels to Level 8 Guardians. These are pictures from a mission trip to Mexico to build houses.
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Not me in the pictures. Some of the guys that were along on the trip.
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Next up was a 1.5" body lift then a Leer camper shell and carpet kit.

 

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Some poser pics when I was out scouting some quail hunting territories.

 

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Wanted to get rid of the body lift and replace it with a proper lift. Came across a Rough Country Non-Torsion Drop 4" lift for a price I (or my wife) could refuse!



The kit came with basic shocks and a 5" block for the rear. Not one to leave well enough alone, I ordered up BDS Suspension's Fox Racing Shocks and full replacement leaves.

 

[mizeide]

Ordered up some ARB fender flares to help keep some of the mud off the windows and mirrors. They are really nice looking at fitting! I much prefer them over the stock flares on my Dad's Chevy Duramax. I have a little bit of body work to do on the bed before I can fit the rears on properly. I don't think it looks too bad with just the fronts for now.

 

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After the 4" lift but before I removed the body lift. Looked great but it was just too tall for my use.
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[heehawhardy]

What a great transformation! Love this bodystyle

 

[mizeide]

Took it out for a quick test run. Flexes really nice and rides as nice as any truck I've ever driven. It just sucks up the rough stuff!
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[mizeide]

What a great transformation! Love this bodystyle

Thank you heehawhardy! This is my favorite vehicle I have ever had. There will always be a special place in my heart for the 97 TJ Wrangler and 99 Durango I had, but this truck is more comfortable, hauls way more, gets better fuel mileage and is more capable than the Durango and does 98% of what I could do in my TJ.

You should see the looks I get from the guys I pass on trails while they're stuck or fixing their Jeeps or old Toyotas on 35s. :Wow1:

A few months back I was actually able to recover two Dodges, a Ford, and a Jeep all in one week. All I needed was a Toyota and a Nissan to round out my list (not too many Rovers or others around here)!

 

[mizeide]

Finally got to set up my camper tent add-on today for the first time. Can't wait to get out and actually use it!

The wife checking out our traveling hotel room.


My friend/neighbor's youngin' checking out my "camper"

It all rolls up and packs into a small carrying bag.

 

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A closer look at my camper interior setup. Pardon the mess, this is also my daily driver that I use for work.
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12 volt accessory power.
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Two-speed fan that runs off the accessory power port.
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Dome light and the all important fishing rod holders.

 

[tonkaman]

Very cool start go your project. It's great to see more silverados out exploring

 

[willd]

Any updates on this?