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  1. ThundahBeagle

    Weight vs gvwr

    I have a 2014 GMC Sierra. My truck's front end is leveled and I dont plan on going any larger than 33's. I've 31 and a half on now but I plan on switching to my snow tires when it finally snows here in New England. As for a brush guard, I am of twi minds. I like the look, but then, in a...
  2. ThundahBeagle

    Trail Security

    I dont mean to be crass about this story - it really sucks all their stuff is gone - but...what the?! Were I speaking to them now I would say: "You left all your stuff outside, left the area and were surprised it was gone when you got back?! "I see...and how many times have you stepped in...
  3. ThundahBeagle

    Trail Security

    Chain? This past spring I tried to unlock my kayaks after a long winter's slumber and the lock was solid. I tried to cut the chain and it was almighty hassle and almost couldn't do it even with a big red bolt cutter. Maybe a good strong chain would do it?
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    Trail Security

    Wow. Somebody please call my ex wife
  5. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    Thank you. Thank you very much. I'll be here all week and please tip your waitresses.
  6. ThundahBeagle

    Weight vs gvwr

    I've not weighed and added it all up but I really dont believe I approach GVWR in general. Me (200) and the dog (<30) Sometimes the lady (she's rather petite at just over 100). I have a Leer cap (180 -200) on the back of my Sierra 1500, so I dont user a rooftop - I simply sleep in the bed. Doing...
  7. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    Nice, RHO. That looks exciting! I don't rock climb with mine, but I have been up the precariously perilous and narrow Mt Washington Auto Road. Forgive me if I've posted this here before:
  8. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    Like the Avalanche, Ragnar. When they first came out, I wasn't so sure about them. I was of the opinion that they were just a 4 door pickup, all dolled up with a sport rack/ Lund air foil on the bed. So why not just get a 4 door pickup? Then I got a chance to look at one up close. The...
  9. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    Bitchin vehicle, B-R. I'm seriously considering a k2500 next time. Then again I plan to have this Sierra 1500 until the wheels fall off
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    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    You've never heard of the Trac Rac system? maybe it's just regional or an east coast thing...I thought it had a wider distribution... Mostly you would see them on a pickup bed of someone in the trades. Rather fat, and could slide up forward and back along the bed as needed. A couple of stoppers...
  11. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    I have to say, I'm a big fan of a nice rack, Roarin'. I have an old Trac Rack Cap Rac on my Leer truck cap and I like it a lot. Doesnt really make any noise either. Trac Rac was previously a Massachusetts company but was bought out by Thule a few years back. But I would like to know what model...
  12. ThundahBeagle

    2021 Tahoe Z71

    Just saw a 1 month old black GMC Yukon Denali in a parking lot nearby. Gorgeous "truck". Absolutely gorgeous. Big, roomy, luxurious. But I do admit, I would like to have seen sort of a work truck z71 version of these. Lots of room for the hiking and camping gear, and no worries of ruining...
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    2021 Tahoe Z71

    What year was it?
  14. ThundahBeagle

    Gmt400 K1500 Build

    B!tchin truck. The GMt 400's are among my favorites. I've had a '90 Cheyenne and a 93 and 94 k1509 Blazer Silverado full size. Love em, though mine are fone now...
  15. ThundahBeagle

    17 Silverado (MethodRaceWheels/Toyo Tires)

    Looks nice. How high was the front leveled in order to fit the 35's? Did you also raise the rear with a block? And finally, are you concerned you may have to regear for the 35's?
  16. ThundahBeagle

    Maritime Canada Expedition

    Been to Charlottetown and several other points of interest between there and St Chysostome. I found the people kind and generous, the land beautiful and fertile, and the waters very warm. Charlottetown is a nice city.
  17. ThundahBeagle

    Best Rig to Start a Build

    Yes, Toyota is "legendary" for reliability. However, as you mention, 5 million trucks for fuel pumps. There was the frame issue some years back. And people tend to forget about the unexpected cceleration issue, which came down to a single faulty sensor, but a number of people crashed over it...
  18. ThundahBeagle

    Best Rig to Start a Build

    Nothing to be sorry about. I'm no authority here. Just my 2 cents is all I can offer. And you may be right about the bison, in terms of time and money spent vs the cost of just buying a bison. The OP did mention a 36k Toyota, so it may not be that far a stretch.
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    Best Rig to Start a Build

    Well, maybe I stand corrected. The OP was also looking at a $36k Toyota Tacoma. So maybe a 36k or 40k zr2 or Bison isnt out of the question. All I know is, MY perfect garage would consist of the following: - '75 - 88 K5 Chevy Blazer like Sheriff Brody or Chief Hopper - 1994 FullSize Blazer...
  20. ThundahBeagle

    Best Rig to Start a Build

    The Colorado ZR2 is $35k to $45k depending if you go 4 years old or new. The Bison adds considerably to that price, especially since it has only been offered the last couple years. One of the 3 best offroad "out of the box" vehicles made, clearly. But it is an extreme. I admit I want one, but...