I dont have a build thread yet. Thinking of starting one, although I have already done so much I need to go back and look for all my pictures.
05 Burb
- Thread starter Phildirt
- Start date
Yep my 'build' is pretty weak considering so may steps are left out. I could fill 2 pages with just suspension progression/mods from stock to leveled to coilovers. Haven't even mentioned any performance mods/how many tires I've been through, what worked and what didn't so far.
I have some pretty lofty goals down the road for this truck (SAS with super duty axle/1 ton rear, t case swap, Lq4 and 4l80 combo, 35s or 37s with 4.88s). I'm likely never getting rid of this truck so it will be done very slowly.
I didn't go fancy with mine. Just some 6 inch common board. crazy how much you can fit under it though. Like Phildirt said, I've contemplated if I even need a roof rack lol
Totally flattered but my rig is just stuff bolted to it. Hahah. Hope to stay more active. You must have seen my build thread on expo. I need to get the pictures sorted since the photobucket.com fiasco.
Off-Road Ranger I
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- First Name
- Todd
- Last Name
- Hoffmaster
- Member #
4284
- Ham/GMRS Callsign
- KJ7CRJ
- Service Branch
- Air Force
Is your suburban a Transformer? I have never seen anything change smooch as you just did in 3 pages. Every time that I wanted to comment on something you did I just scrolled down a couple of inches on the page and you changed it. lol.
In the most current state that your Burb is in I really like it. The fender flares would look good body colored if you choose to put them back on. Unless you plan on doing serious off roading and also have an 8ft garage door opening, the sas swap isn't worth the money. Many people wheel very hard with the ifs front and if locked it will perform as well as a sas. You don't look the rock crawler type, so put that money elsewhere. Gearing will be the best swap that you can do, it will perform better off road and on the highway. 4.56 & 4.88 will work great for 35's in Florida and installing a locker in the rear will greatly improve your travels into the wilderness. Installing a part time locker or LSD will help you go even further without compromising the driving aspect of your day to day commutes. Better breathing for the engine (in and out) will help and still leave it reliable. Don't forget the trans kit to beef up that part of the drivetrain.
In the most current state that your Burb is in I really like it. The fender flares would look good body colored if you choose to put them back on. Unless you plan on doing serious off roading and also have an 8ft garage door opening, the sas swap isn't worth the money. Many people wheel very hard with the ifs front and if locked it will perform as well as a sas. You don't look the rock crawler type, so put that money elsewhere. Gearing will be the best swap that you can do, it will perform better off road and on the highway. 4.56 & 4.88 will work great for 35's in Florida and installing a locker in the rear will greatly improve your travels into the wilderness. Installing a part time locker or LSD will help you go even further without compromising the driving aspect of your day to day commutes. Better breathing for the engine (in and out) will help and still leave it reliable. Don't forget the trans kit to beef up that part of the drivetrain.
Any details on the front suspension conversion? Looking to do the same on my 95 suburban.
