Joined the Full Sizers

[Codebeagle]

Howdy big rig crew! After 10 years adventuring around in a 3rd gen 4Runner, I picked up a new full-size rig this weekend. She's a '95 Chevy Suburban k2500 and I'm stoked to get working on it. The engine, transmission, and drive train have all been well maintained by the previous owner. After picking it up, I had some 265/75r16 Open Range all-terrains mounted and brought her home. Only major needs right now are some new shocks and a good detail on the interior.

Long term plans are to turn this into a weekend warrior trail rig for the growing family. Next up will be ditching the running boards, new shocks, front receiver, recovery winch, and hitting the trails with it.

 

[RoarinRow]

That's gonna be a nice project for sure!

 

[BCMoto]

I recommend doing a better trans cooler other than the radiator style the oem has

 

[Codebeagle]

I recommend doing a better trans cooler other than the radiator style the oem has

Good thinking. I'll add that to the list for sure!

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Ah, the 2500 Suburban. I wish there were 2500 Tahoes out there. Very nice choice

 

[Sparksalot]

Ah, the 2500 Suburban. I wish there were 2500 Tahoes out there. Very nice choice

That would be cool!

 

[BCMoto]

Good thinking. I'll add that to the list for sure!

Yeah it was a weak point that we found years ago

 

[Codebeagle]

Progress update: went through the rig top to bottom and did a full tune up, replaced some minor parts, took it in for a transmission health check, got that intercooler addressed, and vacuumed it out good.

Took the family up a fairly tough trail for a great view of Cache Valley, UT. Only drug the running boards like, 4 times.

 

[Codebeagle]

Ah, the 2500 Suburban. I wish there were 2500 Tahoes out there. Very nice choice

That would be cool!

Sure would! Great username, by the way!

 

[Sparksalot]

Thanks!

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Thanks (I think. You mean my name because you have Beagle in yours as well?)

Beagles are the best! And his voice IS thunderous when he's in hot pursuit

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Progress update: went through the rig top to bottom and did a full tune up, replaced some minor parts, took it in for a transmission health check, got that intercooler addressed, and vacuumed it out good.

Took the family up a fairly tough trail for a great view of Cache Valley, UT. Only drug the running boards like, 4 times.

I love those older GMT 400 series trucks! And that scenery is something to behold.

 

[mface7]

Looking for something a lot like this...will definitely be following for ideas and maybe destinations since I'm in your neck of the woods...love Cache Valley area and there are definitely some great trails out there.

 

[mface7]

just wanted to throw in my recent acquisition...maybe we'll see you around rockin' the burb!

 

[BCMoto]

Gas truck?