Salvage Suburban project

[TOYoverlander]

In April I bought a 05 Suburban 2500 6.0 from a salvage auction to use as a tow/work rig. Well that quickly changed when me and the wife decided we wanted to take a trip through Maine in September. I figured the suburban would be perfect for are family of 3 and started brainstorming. Ended up spending 12 awesome days traveling through the northeast from Virginia to Maine. Did 2800 miles and went through 11 states staying at a different campsite each night. The best vacation we have taken and are already planning another!

 

[TOYoverlander]

Ford Fiesta rear wheel bearing. Works very good







Bow tie delete lol! Trying to keep trans temps down. Not sure why Chevy put the cooler right behind the emblem

 

[TOYoverlander]

12v solar water pump with large air compressor quick connects



Strange tiny Japanese grill I found on Amazon. Works well for being so small

 

[TOYoverlander]

Acadia NP







North Maine Woods





New Hampshire



Baxter SP

 

[WVI]

Outstanding job!
Thanks for sharing the ford fiesta bearing part. That's exactly what I've procrastinated making using the same idea. Now I have an idea of what will work.
Looks like it was a great trip.

 

[06Burb]

Is the z71 roof rack stouter then the original? I want to install one on mine.

 

[Overlandtowater]

well that was quick! looks great!

 

[TOYoverlander]

Is the z71 roof rack stouter then the original? I want to install one on mine.

Yes. I added it to haul a big canoe on. The roller at the rear comes in handy

 

[TOYoverlander]

well that was quick! looks great!

Thanks!

 

[TOYoverlander]

Outstanding job!
Thanks for sharing the ford fiesta bearing part. That's exactly what I've procrastinated making using the same idea. Now I have an idea of what will work.
Looks like it was a great trip.

Make sure you use the rear bearing. It’s the most universal looking one I could find (I work at a junk yard)

 

[Kxp]

Your the man that’s a nice build

 

[borison]

Cool set up, looks very functional.

 

[rayra]

looks good. How much work did you have to do to the front structures, besides replace the radiator core support?

 

[TOYoverlander]

looks good. How much work did you have to do to the front structures, besides replace the radiator core support?

Nothing. Unlike most trucks the fenders are actually what give the rad support it’s strength. That’s why there so big and awkward lol

 

[CrazyDrei]

Very well done, great looking tuck. it's pretty amazing how much room there is inside to comfortably live in it on a long road trip. Fantastic fan is a great idea.

Looking forward to more of your adventures.