PMA4x4
Adventurer
With a bit of nudging (thanks eclipse85k10) I thought I would start a good old build thread.
The plan is to build a expedition rig that maintains its creature comforts, holds all that we need and can even be slept in on a regular basis if needed. Basically think of the amenitys you get with a small RV and that's what we are looking at doing to the Mule.
Stock Specs:
1991 V1500 4x4 Suburban
350 (5.7) TBI
700R4 Transmission
NP241C Transfer case
GM 10 bolt rear Limited slip 3.42s
GM 10 bolt front open 3.42s
32x11.50x15s BFG Ats a little weathered
Auto hubs
Goal:
TBI upgrade >DONE<
Tru-Cool LPD Tranny cooler with fan and thermal switch >DONE<
30K GVW inline transmission cooler >DONE<
Sealed snorkel system using a Donaldson cyclonic air cleaner.
3"" lift TC HD springs front >DONE<
3" lift in rear with HD 3/4" springs and 2" block >DONE<
4.56 gears >DONE<
Manual hubs >DONE<
16x8 Wheels - UNKNOWN
Tires - 315-75-16 Cooper ST MAXX
Upgrade rear to GM 14 bolt Full Floater
ARB front and rear
On board air - added a 20lb CO2 tank >DONE<
Dual AGM DC batteries (separate from the starter battery) >DONE<
Front Winch bumper (Expedition XL bumper from PMA4x4) >DONE<
Sliders/"Nerf bars" >DONE<
Rear dual swing out bumer >DONE<
Full length roof rack >DONE<
Steering gearbox frame reinforcement plates >DONE<
Steering brace from ORD >DONE<
Steering cooler >DONE<
Toughbook LT Mount
GPS, CB, HAM
Other misc electronics.
Custom interior cabinets and drawer systems
Captured cargo net on ceiling.
New project Start 05-31-2014
Engine swap
'99 5.7 Vortec with a '89 Tuned Port Injection system, custom cam and EPROM burn from Eaglemark
If you go here this will give you an idea of what I am going to be doing. I even got some ideas from these guys. Expeditions 7 build: building a vehicle to go around the world
The plan is to build a expedition rig that maintains its creature comforts, holds all that we need and can even be slept in on a regular basis if needed. Basically think of the amenitys you get with a small RV and that's what we are looking at doing to the Mule.
Stock Specs:
1991 V1500 4x4 Suburban
350 (5.7) TBI
700R4 Transmission
NP241C Transfer case
GM 10 bolt rear Limited slip 3.42s
GM 10 bolt front open 3.42s
32x11.50x15s BFG Ats a little weathered
Auto hubs
Goal:
TBI upgrade >DONE<
Tru-Cool LPD Tranny cooler with fan and thermal switch >DONE<
30K GVW inline transmission cooler >DONE<
Sealed snorkel system using a Donaldson cyclonic air cleaner.
3"" lift TC HD springs front >DONE<
3" lift in rear with HD 3/4" springs and 2" block >DONE<
4.56 gears >DONE<
Manual hubs >DONE<
16x8 Wheels - UNKNOWN
Tires - 315-75-16 Cooper ST MAXX
Upgrade rear to GM 14 bolt Full Floater
ARB front and rear
On board air - added a 20lb CO2 tank >DONE<
Dual AGM DC batteries (separate from the starter battery) >DONE<
Front Winch bumper (Expedition XL bumper from PMA4x4) >DONE<
Sliders/"Nerf bars" >DONE<
Rear dual swing out bumer >DONE<
Full length roof rack >DONE<
Steering gearbox frame reinforcement plates >DONE<
Steering brace from ORD >DONE<
Steering cooler >DONE<
Toughbook LT Mount
GPS, CB, HAM
Other misc electronics.
Custom interior cabinets and drawer systems
Captured cargo net on ceiling.
New project Start 05-31-2014
Engine swap
'99 5.7 Vortec with a '89 Tuned Port Injection system, custom cam and EPROM burn from Eaglemark
If you go here this will give you an idea of what I am going to be doing. I even got some ideas from these guys. Expeditions 7 build: building a vehicle to go around the world
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