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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Just finished the White Rim run in Moab - 120miles of offroading through canyons - truly amazing! If you ever want to run this, permits take 6mo - 1yr to grab...but we got lucky and there was a permit available when we showed up there. Some pics: A car we rescued in the first 2miles of...
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    Signed up for fun

    Thanks Ken, you do the same and hit me up whenever you head to the east coast! I look forward to watching your vids as you post 'em!
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Good eye on the trailer--custom from the ground up, designed after the 416 military frame; but some tricks built in for offroading and heavy loads on the top cap. Check out FFR Fabrication for the end links...I think for the NBS its $250. But if you have a machine shop, they seem really easy...
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    Signed up for fun

    Ahh...we're going to be farther north in July...hopefully we can connect on another adventure- i'd love to swap stories!!
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    It's been awhile since I've had wifi access, but I'm hoping to put some big updates together for the last 1.5wk of traveling we did. Some highlights: -We parked/camped on the RIM of the Grand Canyon for three days and wheeled/hiked each day (amazing)...check out "Crazy Jug" on the north rim and...
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    Signed up for fun

    Walter, we def need to hook up and compare notes!! I'm in Moab for the next two weeks, then we have CA, WA, OR, CO for June into July...any chance you are going to be traveling the next two months in those areas??
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    [/IMG] up the hill: http://youtu.be/lgVx-WNHUrk down the hill: http://youtu.be/RPGkySJm7_k Anyone know how to embed a video into a thread?
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    4! door tahoe/yukon/esky if you got one show it off

    Don & NoJeep some seriously nice rigs! Don, I'll be in NJ in August...I'd love to see your ride; i've been thinking about a snorkel. Throwing mine in the pot!
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    the views have been incredible all along the way. I have some parts waiting for me in Tuscon that I have to pick up tomorrow...then I'm camping in the Grand Canyon....I had no idea you can drive the north part of the canyon and camp next to the river! Another cool photo We have a great HD...
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Our campsite in Sedona 11.5mile dirt road through the mountains of Sedona A roadrunner after completing a 3.5 trail in AZ
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    thanks Fishin!
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    the event ran from Fri to Sunday (over now)....but they have it annually. Here are a few photos i think you guys will like Cinder Hills (the mountains are covered in volcanic pebbles): Slept near a volcano
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Some really good news and updates! We left NJ @ 4am on the 15th and drove like mad to reach Flagstaff AZ by the 17th...and we made it. We first camped out in St Louis, then in New Mexico. The first leg was really long...we stopped around 2:30am local time as neither of us were in any...
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Thanks Chris! Some toys came in this week! I called up Viking Offroad a few weeks ago and was lucky enough to grab the owner. I had lots of questions b/c I was still pretty weak on my recovery gear and wasn't sure what to go with. We had a long discussion for the type of rig I had and what...
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Welcome to the forum!! Thank you for the compliment...lots of nice and knowledgeable folks on here, always feel free to ask away.
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    i should have pics tomorrow...but today we wired in our isolator (pretty sweet little gadget from Blue Sea) and I mounted all the mounts for my Defender Roof Rack, Any FYI on the $150 mounts for the Defender - throw away that rubbed crap they include that is supposed to stop any potential leaks...
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Thanks 01!
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    I'm running an Interstate dual terminal for the main battery...bought it about a year ago, so i decided to stick with it as I've had great luck with their batteries...i went AGM with my aux batteries bc they can be discharged fairly low w/o issues. Tie rods, definitely purchase...one of my...
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    Coolant leak in a 99 votec Yukon???

    also check the quick disconnect heater hose!! It's the hose that comes out right next to the manifold and in 99% of cases, it's completely corroded and needs to be changed...its only a matter of time before i splits. Check out this photo I took. The quick disconnect is that metal connector...
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    If you're referring to the Z71 bump stops (smaller then normal), then yes, they were perfect for what I was looking for!
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Ok guys, out first site is up and running and I'd like to invite everyone here to follow us. In the next few days I'll have the digital map up which tracks our rig via satellite (SPOT connect) Also, there will be a few youngsters watching us via facebook, so please keep the commentary on the...
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Thanks Atomic! wait til the end of this trip...this nice truck is going to be battle scarred...but hopefully not too bad. As she rolls right now, it would be hard to find a spot of rust on her. I POR'd almost the entire truck and then sprayed it with bedliner.(see axle photo) Today I...
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    Dual Battery How To??

    +1 on sunlit's comments. do NOT run them in parallel... Definitely pick up a battery isolator. There are a ton on the market (from cheap "dumb" relays for $50, to $300+ National Lunas). The higher end ones allow momentary connecting for when you're pulling a high load (i.e. winching)...
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    from the ground up :) Dave Crum from Crum's Custom Welding made them. He's big with the Toyota crowd and I saw his work on a big Land Cruiser and was really impressed. He's very meticulous and quality is top notch.
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    '99 Tahoe - Expedition Build!

    Ok, tons of photos folks! Here is the new stance of the rig! 4.5" lifted in the rear (springs, no blocks) and ~5" lift up front. IMHO this stance looks awesome and with a 35" tire, it would look incredible (i have 33's on) Once the ARB bumper is on with the Superwinch, I'm guessing it...

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