TOWING & OFFROAD PERFORMANCE Towing |Suspension | Wheels | Tires | Drivetrain |where the pavement ends.

Guys that drive on stuff other than paved roads club

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-14-2020, 03:43 PM
  #11  
TECH Resident
 
tjmath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 767
Received 281 Likes on 233 Posts
Default

Yeah its 4WD and does have the beefy 12 bolt. Killing it with 3.08's and 35's

I really really REALLY need to go to 4.10's.
Old 08-14-2020, 03:45 PM
  #12  
TECH Junkie
Thread Starter
 
dantheman1540's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: At the dump with a clutch
Posts: 3,133
Received 781 Likes on 571 Posts
Default

Ouch 3.08s hurt.

Will it do a burnout?
Do they come with a locker or anything?
Old 08-14-2020, 04:13 PM
  #13  
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (5)
 
arthursc2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,335
Received 1,502 Likes on 1,101 Posts
Default

Hey, my glass 4L60 hasnt died yet, so I figured the best bang for my buck is keep putting miles on it until it does get hurt, then swap in the 4L80

Tahoe is a very mild build, as far as suspension is concerned. I do want to solid swap it, but until then she is:

Rear:
H2 9.5 rear, w/ functioning e-locker
H2 sway w/ relocated links
Custom bent lines w/ -3AN center line, like 13" long because she droops out faaaaaar
Ballistic fab rear cover
Moog rear Z71 coils
Fabricated control arms with uniballs and heims
Fabricated panhard
1.5" spacers
Bilstein 5100

Front:
Cranked keys
Bilstein 5100
6-8 lug adapters
Moog "problem solver" front end
Bad unit bearing included free of charge
4.10 front diff swap

Front bumper is .120 DOM rear is .250 DOM. Swing out is .120 CREW. Skid is 1/4" aluminum, trans cooler hides in the dimples

Im in New Mexico, yet to be to Utah, but I am thinking I am going to join Full Size Invasion and see if the Tahoe cant make a name for herself. Prob solid swap before then however
The following users liked this post:
strutaeng (03-04-2023)
Old 08-14-2020, 04:15 PM
  #14  
TECH Resident
 
tjmath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 767
Received 281 Likes on 233 Posts
Default

Yeah it will do a burnout... not a real good one, but it will still spin the tires.

I'm honestly not 100% certain what it is in there but I do know that it sucks.
Old 08-14-2020, 04:18 PM
  #15  
TECH Resident
 
tjmath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 767
Received 281 Likes on 233 Posts
Default

Man that is a very solid build. And it looks great.

I really want to swap from my plastic skid plate to aluminium.
Old 08-14-2020, 04:41 PM
  #16  
TECH Junkie
Thread Starter
 
dantheman1540's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: At the dump with a clutch
Posts: 3,133
Received 781 Likes on 571 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by arthursc2
Hey, my glass 4L60 hasnt died yet, so I figured the best bang for my buck is keep putting miles on it until it does get hurt, then swap in the 4L80

Tahoe is a very mild build, as far as suspension is concerned. I do want to solid swap it, but until then she is:

Rear:
H2 9.5 rear, w/ functioning e-locker
H2 sway w/ relocated links
Custom bent lines w/ -3AN center line, like 13" long because she droops out faaaaaar
Ballistic fab rear cover
Moog rear Z71 coils
Fabricated control arms with uniballs and heims
Fabricated panhard
1.5" spacers
Bilstein 5100

Front:
Cranked keys
Bilstein 5100
6-8 lug adapters
Moog "problem solver" front end
Bad unit bearing included free of charge
4.10 front diff swap

Front bumper is .120 DOM rear is .250 DOM. Swing out is .120 CREW. Skid is 1/4" aluminum, trans cooler hides in the dimples

Im in New Mexico, yet to be to Utah, but I am thinking I am going to join Full Size Invasion and see if the Tahoe cant make a name for herself. Prob solid swap before then however
Fullsize invasion would be fun! Maybe Off Road Design will be there and they can finally make some 1/2 ton SAS parts.

Didn't realize you were running OEM springs in the back. Looks taller than than just 1.5" lift.

Got your 3.73 front diff laying around still? Need to find someone who wants 4.10s and is willing to trade.

Originally Posted by bangbangskeetskeet
Yeah it will do a burnout... not a real good one, but it will still spin the tires.

I'm honestly not 100% certain what it is in but I do know that it sucks.
If it spins both and hasn't blown up then it can't be too terrible. I considered finding a rearend from that gen to swap in my RCSB but they are all expensive and not much info out there for them.

I really like your off road bumper and fenders with the Rally cut. Need to do something to mine but waiting until I get rear ended so I can use insurance money.
The following users liked this post:
tjmath (08-14-2020)
Old 08-14-2020, 05:00 PM
  #17  
TECH Resident
 
tjmath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 767
Received 281 Likes on 233 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dantheman1540
Fullsize invasion would be fun! Maybe Off Road Design will be there and they can finally make some 1/2 ton SAS parts.

Didn't realize you were running OEM springs in the back. Looks taller than than just 1.5" lift.

Got your 3.73 front diff laying around still? Need to find someone who wants 4.10s and is willing to trade.



If it spins both and hasn't blown up then it can't be too terrible. I considered finding a rearend from that gen to swap in my RCSB but they are all expensive and not much info out there for them.

I really like your off road bumper and fenders with the Rally cut. Need to do something to mine but waiting until I get rear ended so I can use insurance money.
I feel like everything for the K2xx trucks is expensive af.

I would highly recommend the Mazzulla bumper. Looks so clean. BUT if you use the bumper to get into the bed.... you're fucked. LOL

I like the Dirt King bumper as well and it comes with provisions for license plate lights. The Mazzula did not, just had to get a led lighted frame and tap into the wiring.
Old 08-14-2020, 05:07 PM
  #18  
TECH Junkie
Thread Starter
 
dantheman1540's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: At the dump with a clutch
Posts: 3,133
Received 781 Likes on 571 Posts
Default

Don't have to worry about license plate lights in Florida its sorta lawless down here. But I never thought about not having a step to get in the bed so I guess that's off the list.

Yeah most xxx stuff is expensive . I have yet to find anything newer than GMT800 in my local pick and pull yards. Really disappointing as I'd like to find some interior bits to try and swap over and could really use a budget brake setup just for mockup purposes. A 6.2 would be a nice find as well.

Anyone know if the NNBS and NBS leaf springs are the same?
Old 08-14-2020, 05:15 PM
  #19  
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (5)
 
arthursc2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 4,335
Received 1,502 Likes on 1,101 Posts
Default

I have my 3.73 but it's been converted to AWD on the pass tube

$180 and the ride and she's yours
Old 08-14-2020, 05:19 PM
  #20  
TECH Junkie
Thread Starter
 
dantheman1540's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: At the dump with a clutch
Posts: 3,133
Received 781 Likes on 571 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by arthursc2
I have my 3.73 but it's been converted to AWD on the pass tube

$180 and the ride and she's yours
What does converted to awd on passenger side tube mean? Seriously interested as long as it doesn't have a growling bearing or anything.


Quick Reply: Guys that drive on stuff other than paved roads club



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:23 AM.