overland

  1. Jmans

    Best motor for my Burb build?

    Hey Ya'll I am specing out the perfect build for my Suburban overlander. I know I am going to for a 2500 burb (96-99) not to fussed on GMC vs Chev but I know there are the 3 engine options. - 6.5L Diesel - 7.4 454 - 5.7 350 I have owned a 5.7 vortec before and its a good motor but its much...
  2. L

    How big is to big?

    Hi everyone, I just got my first personal obs, I've been around and worked on many. I have recently purchased a 1999 Chevy Suburban k1500. I've got questions for y'all that off-road and trail ride. I've always been interested in the old K5 but recently after seeing one was discouraged by the...
  3. 541suburban

    Family overland/ daily driver suburban

    Well 6 months ago my wife and I found out she was pregnant, we were both super excited but realized all the cars I owned were not very kid friendly, (I have a lifted 97 Subaru Legacy with a gutted interior for camping out of and I had recently sold my pickup to get rid of a payment. I was...
  4. Silverlander

    98 K3500 454 California Compliant rebuild

    Finalizing the purchase of a '98 Crew Cab Silverado 4x4 with an 8' bed and a hideous ALL blue interior. It has just shy of 200k miles and she is quite tired. I heard a knock/ping in cyl 1 when I inspected/test drove it while it also came back with a CEL for bank1 running rich. I'm purchasing for...
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