I was jonesing for that rack before I sold my 4runner. Unless they've changed the design (too lazy to look right now), the crossbars were extruded aluminum, side rails were flat metal and angle brackets were used for mounts. I plan to build something similar for my Tahoe when time allows.
Overlanding?
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I was jonesing for that rack before I sold my 4runner. Unless they've changed the design (too lazy to look right now), the crossbars were extruded aluminum, side rails were flat metal and angle brackets were used for mounts. I plan to build something similar for my Tahoe when time allows.
Tozan
Overlander
They are pretty easy to make but, when you weld the angle on be sure to adjust it first because they are not 90 degrees.
swathdiver
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Here's a 2500 built for Overlanding:
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/2003-chevy-2500-suburban-overland-build.4762/
https://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/2003-chevy-2500-suburban-overland-build.4762/
Neill Campbell
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You come across as condescending with a narrow view and itching for an internet argument.
TroySmith80
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What a dumpster fire. Not sure what soulsea is so upset about, definitely disheartening to see a mod being so combative. The most helpful thing he said was this:
"I really think the reason for most disagreement on this subject is because people are saying different things when they say overlanding."
That much i agree with wholeheartedly.
I couldn't bear to read anymore past that.
Overlanding is such a stupid and misused term, it drives me crazy. Surely we can agree that it is not a word with a narrow and specific definition, anx as such what vehicles are or are not good choices depend on a more specific description of the driver's needs.
Tahoe/yukon/suburban is among the best vehicles for a person who values capacity, comfort, affordability, reliability and mild to moderate off road ability.
If you want something capable of majorly difficult off road trails, you're going to have to spend more money and/or give up on some of those other values, no matter what vehicle you choose.
"I really think the reason for most disagreement on this subject is because people are saying different things when they say overlanding."
That much i agree with wholeheartedly.
I couldn't bear to read anymore past that.
Overlanding is such a stupid and misused term, it drives me crazy. Surely we can agree that it is not a word with a narrow and specific definition, anx as such what vehicles are or are not good choices depend on a more specific description of the driver's needs.
Tahoe/yukon/suburban is among the best vehicles for a person who values capacity, comfort, affordability, reliability and mild to moderate off road ability.
If you want something capable of majorly difficult off road trails, you're going to have to spend more money and/or give up on some of those other values, no matter what vehicle you choose.
you know a simple little thing like a stock subaru brat will take you to places you never thought possible, a lot of times off-roading (overlanding), (whatever you want to term it as) can come down to simple skill no matter what you are driving.
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Darn, was hoping 07+. Like to see what's done with the platform.
Still very cool build. Thanks.
I am of the opinion if you want to build the 07~14 up then like the border patrol units your going to have to cut the bumpers, remove the running boards. then have custom front and rear bumpers fabricated especially if you want a winch setup, then skid plates like the border patrol units, skid plate for the gas tank, then beef up the rest of the drivetrain and suspension, disable the airbags, wont be a rock crawler but could be a fairly capable vehicle. unfortunately there just isn't much out there aftermarket wise for this kind of thing so it's not really cost effective to do. due to wheel base length it might not get to the same places that a cj7 would but it could still be just as fun. who's willing to drop 20-40k and give it shot? lol
