Good to hear someone's got to save up for suspension. SO many of these videos are like "So I'm building a prerunner with 4" King long travel suspension...." or "Here's my new Earthroamer tour..." Lol.
FYI: I was replacing the ignition coil rail in my 2000 Jeep Wrangler and, of course, I broke the plug that was against the FIRE WALL!!!!! Aghhhhhhh! Anyway, a friend of mine told me, "Don't cut the wires just get a new plug and remove the wires from the new plug. Then use the new plug with the EXISTING wires. It took me 3 minutes once I had received the plug that I ordered online. The dealership could have done that for you,........thank you for taking the time to make the video.
Great video! I used to have a Silverado Z71 and loved it. I was kinda talked into a JKU Rubicon for their capability, I am enjoying it but am starting to rethink the Silverado because I really miss the room and I’m really a Chevy guy. I love what you are doing with yours, it’s inspiring . Thanks for sharing and I’m looking forward to more.
If you were really a Chevy guy you wouldn't have gotten a Jeep. What is it that Jeep guys think they can do in a Jeep (especially a big ass Rubicon) that they can't do in a pickup?
Greetings from the East Coast (Maine to be specific)! Just wanted to drop a comment and let you know that you are the motivation for me to build my 2014 Chevy for Overland. The Mrs. and I have been big into our Jeeps and rock crawling for several years, but my truck has so much more room and is much more comfortable. So thank you, for doing what you do! Keep up the amazing work! I foresee your channel hitting 500k before the year is up. Can’t wait for the next video!
I’m on my way to purchase a trail boss, for the purpose of over landing. I’m so pumped. I’m glad to see a full size Silverado out there doing it. Keep the videos coming!
Love this, hard to find silverado overlanders. Badass build bro and nice editing, the editing u did when u were opening the boxes and packages was super sick
I like your setup specially the roof rack. Where did you get the front runner roof rack? I can't seem to find it online. Can you tell me the exact brand/model? Thanks.
Love your channel. I rarely ever see full-sized trucks go overlanding around here. I have an '18 silverado that I'm looking to make a street/lite overland build out of and have watched multiple of your videos for ideas.
Love the videos. The only Silverado overlanding rig I found on TH-cam. Thanks for the video and for sharing. I've been building mine to do weekend trips and I'd like my 2010 z71 1500 to be like yours.
Well done on the bed slide organizer! Can't wait to see how you put that together. Been tempted to pick up the Decked system. I just installed the Diamondback HD bed cover on my Silverado Midnight edition. Best DT
I have same truck & lift. But I got rc upper control arms with my lift & no problem with over extending. Luckily we didn't breathe power steering plug.
Love your rig! I am about a year out from buying my dream truck and I want to make a 1500 truck rig. You have my dream build here! Subscribed for more quality content!
@@LostSasquatch thats the plan! I am starting to really like the new designs with the round wheel wells again. I wanted a diesel 2500, but that would probably be a little too big for a rig ha.
I have a 07 Silverado with same lift kit but I bought the one with the upper control arms I have had no problems with it no rubbing or Knox if you didn’t cut the bump stops out that is what is Knocking knocking. I was able to put 33x10.5 in tiers with no rubbing drives like it did when I drove it home from dealer you go wider you might need different wheel with more back spacing.
Never figured out exactly what the issue was. But now I have the icon stage 5 and 35”x12.5”. Only rubs at full crank hitting a bump offroad. Zero rubbing on the street. But I did do a decent NorCal chop.
Dude sick truck. I just bought a Silverado Z71 and glad I came across your channel. Been trying to find sick full-size builds. It is awesome to see Tacoma builds, but I don’t own a Tacoma 😆.
Bro. Love your set up. After buying my 16 Silverado 1500 Ltz and wanting to get into over landing I was a little nervous because I don't see many Silverados around built like this. You've inspired me. What is the truck bed rack system you have ?
Andrew C they absolutely don’t wear fast, the three W’s stand for winter, water, and wear meaning they excel at all 3. They’re literally factory covered for 55k miles from Falken for an all terrain tire, if yours wore fast you didn’t rotate your tires or your alignment is off.
@@Nick-qj4su they arent a high quality tire, they good for the price but when you put them up against a toyo, BFG, Duratrac etc they fall on their face buy once cry once BFG all the way
I have the same set up, 305/70r17 ridge grapplers, 3.5 rough country. Mild trimming (norcal mod) and 1/4" spacers up front because they were rubbing on the sway bar. Now only very minor rubbing at full lock.
+Cedrik Lafleur it’s actually a prototype one from them. The agoura hills location is working with corporate to eventually start selling it. I’d just let them know your interested and hope it goes through.
I did the rough country 3.5inch knuckle kit, i fit some 305/55/20 on a 12in wide wheel -44 offset and its really helped when we went off roading already. I opted for their n2o front shocks to match and it allows me not to run that strut spacer and i have no noise. Great video tho and i like how your truck is coming along
Ya, dont get me wrong, the clearance really helps offroad but ya I should have upgraded some other parts in order to make it handle the hard hits. And thanks!!
Hey man! I have a 2018 I’m getting a lift and A good lift is a BDS kit 6 inch around 1800 for the kit and 700 for the Instillation, all under warranty for a life time. I got a 8 inch lift for a total of 3,000. And tires and rims around 400 a rim and 350 for tires that are off road, total around 6,000.
Pretty sure most ifs lifts are all brackets just to keep that cv angle. Can’t say one company’s brackets are better than another. But getting into control arms and shocks well that’s the Cush ride. Nice truck I have similar a 2014 gets worked pretty hard I love it. Happy trails dude!!!
Great work on the DIY setup! I miss my Suburban... 300,000 miles with very little issues and it took me to some extremely remote locations. I just replaced her with a 2019 Tacoma and saving money for a new buildout.
If you havent done so already. I would highly recommend the Dirt king boxed upper control arms and the fox coilovers. I utilized the fox 2.0 series coilovers in the front with the dirt king upper controls arms on my 14' silverado along with a 2in lift spacer. This allowed me to keep the preload on the coilover low and keep the ride quality very nice along with retaining a 3in lift. Soon i will be adding a front differential spacer to correct the CV angels due to the 3in of lift. This would also help with your roughcountry lift. If you have any questions about all of this feel free to reach out. id be happy to help!
+MTBikingMarietta thanks for the info. I actually just went with icon UCA and about to instal the icon 2.5 in the front. They are helping tune the shock to help maintain the ride height. We will see what happens.
I've had plugs break on all kinds of things. Sometimes the plastic tabs have a defect in them when made (air bubble) or they get old. All I do is use a small amount of permetex red silicone around the base of the plug this keeps the water out and keeps it held in place but will still be able to un-plug it when needed.
Hello Lost Sasquatch I hope you are well. Can you help me whit a a doubt, I have similar truck Z71 and I cant find information of capacity. I want to install this kind of roof camping but on top of the cabine, Can I do that whit supports of thule??? Nice video thank you a lot if you can give me any information.... See you in your videos
Look at readylift lifts and the nitto ridge grapplers. I do this combo almost everyday for customers and everyone raves about how nice it is on or offroad
Nice video. I would go with the BFG KO2s if I were you. I have the duratracs now that came on my truck but I used to have the KO2s on my Tacoma and miss them! They’re so much quieter and bad ass off road. Once I beat these up for awhile I’ll upgrade. Sweet truck btw! Goals!!
I am really liking the BajaKits prerunner kit with a set of Deaver leafs. Their race front end and cantilever rear look nice but, I don’t know how well it would work on a fully loaded rig.
Looks like you are having a lot of fun. Question about setup choices - I notice many of the full-size truck overlanders use a low-rise bed platform instead of using a topper. Why is this? To me, a topper provides a lockable, secure, and weather safe space in the bed and a deck on top for things like a tent. I know ordinary toppers are not strong enough to support a load overland, but there are heavy duty fiberglass and commercial metal toppers that should be strong. Your thoughts on this?
+John P I think it’s all personally preference on looks. I like front runner because i can mount anything anywhere. And when mounting my RTT it stays flush with the cab. Over all high with a topper and RTT starts to get up there.
I am going to backpack off the guy who recommended the ko2's. I'd recommend the KM2's -they are a hybrid between mud and all terrains though tend to lean more towards the AT side of a tire.
Great video, thanks for posting. I plan on retiring and full time overlanding with my 2015 GM Sierra 1/2 ton pulling a travel trailer. The travel trailer will be set up as my base camp and then I'll be taking day and/or occasional overnight trips with the truck exploring farther into the back country. I am curious what high quality 4 +/- inch lift kit you would recommend that would allow for good articulation both front and back. I would also love to find a good quality aluminium winch bumper but am not having any luck. I want to stick with aluminium as my truck is going to be at its max GVWR when loaded and pulling the trailer. Thanks in advance and hopefully we'll see you on the trail someday.
Hey Thanks, If i had done the same rough country lift but also changed out the upper control arms I dont think I would have had as many issues. but if you can I would swap out the coil over and get something that can actually take a hard hit offroad. im looking at icon.
If you want to save a few dollars and have absolutely no firmest issues AND run the stock wheels, you should look at the BF Goodrich TA K02’s in a 275/70/18. Out the door from Costco about 2 years ago for $860.00. It is 33.25 inches tall overall. Not quite as wide as what everyone else runs but, a few hundred dollars cheaper, snow and ice rated, quiet, durable, E load rating. I get between 12 and 15 mpg with little highway driving, 18-21 if mostly highway, with the Rough Country 2.5” front leveling kit. Have over 40,000 miles on this set and they are going to last at least another 10-15,000 and I drive on some really messed up roads here in SoCal/Mexico. If you go with the MudTerrains, especially if you daily drive your truck, you will lose further gas mileage, may not get the snow rating, won’t last as long, louder, no warranty and negligible off road capabilities. Save your money and buy a full size spare and a compressor and learn how to manage your tire pressures to maximize your tires performance.
+osomxl funny you say that. I just made a purchase. I changed rims to 17”. And using a buddies KO2 35” for now. I have a full size spare and my compressor is always in the truck. Should be a nice combo.
3.5" lift is fine if it has differential drop. If I does buy the upgraded upper control arm and it will clear the strut better and also give a better range of motion. Then save up for either coilovers or a full lifted strut which RC also offers. I have a 10 with 3.5 and will be getting Kings. You Should be able clear 35's fine with OE wheels my buddy has a 14 with 3.5 inch level on 35x12.50 just remember bigger tire might hit when articulating. Just my 2 cent
Looks like you Dometic is the 40? Does it ever suck having to open it like that lengthwise? Would you rather have the 50 where it opens from the side? I am debating this.
Thanks for the Video i am from germany and might need your help with finding the right truck for me here in germany we havent such a great possibility wich all the usw trucks.
I think if it breaks on its own it's covered under warranty. But if you take it off unnecessarily and break it you bought it. What if you broke the window while removing it to modify it? Should that be covered under warranty? Of course your judgment is already called into question with that Rough Country lift kit. Nonetheless it is a very good video.
Probably couldn't go wrong with either man. I have personally used the Toyos and they are great. They are very durable and resistant to punctures. Im sure the KM3 is awesome too.
Nice truck bro! I have the same one. Looking to do a similar setup. I am wondering what the best lift kit for my truck would be? I'm eyeballing the BDS 4" with Fox Shock 2.5 Resi's. Let me know if you think this will get me where I need to go. Great video bro! :)
Thanks man! Ive heard the BDS is good, I really like my icons that are set at 3" lift right now though. Just make sure you know the binding limits of your front axles.
You need some toyo R/T’s I’ve had good luck with them and they’ve done good for me never had an issue with them and I have 30k on them with about 65% tread life on them they’ve seen a lot more mud then anything else but once you get the wheel speed up they work great I’m running a 33x12.50r18 night end up trying to switch to a 285/75r18
So what do you think? I too have a full size truck like you. Now that you’ve been doing it a while do you wish or plan on getting something smaller? I’m trying to decide if I want to start the process of converting my truck or buying a Jeep Gladiator? Be HONEST. LOL
Nice build. I have the frontrunner bed rack as well that bolts to factory rails. I don’t trust the weight load. Did you have frontrunner custom make load legs and rails to mount on top of the bed sides? Thanks
+Jaysun Maneclang yes, the prototyped one by hand so they could get all the dimensions for production. I’m not sure when they will have it ready but it is solid as heck.
You have nice videos man! The only advice I would give is stop spending money on tents and fridges and solar panels and spend money on important suspension upgrades. Like some deaver leaf springs and some icon 3 inch adjustable shocks with icon upper control arms. The way you use the truck and where you take it are asking for these upgrades.
@@BlackHornetTactical im trying, I have a few planned for the near future. but the 9-5 job and my custom knife business have been eating all my time. thanks for the motivation though! I need to get more out there.
I want get a tent set up but I’m not sure what to do for rack and tent combo. Not sure if you do a separate company for the rack and what brands work best
You must've did something wrong with your lift if your having issues with it lol i got the 7in rough country lift and didn't have any of those complaints
Awesome seeing the progress on the heavy Chevy! Keep it up man! What size bed is that on the truck? And what watch were you rockin? I myself have a 17’ short bed 4x4 can’t wait to start getting out there
You'll easily fit 33s under that lift. You'll want to measure your upper most travel clearance, turn in clearance and turn out clearance. Just grab a string and measure from the innermost parts of the tire tread and outermost parts if the tire tread, to the closest body/frame parts. Then put that string on a tape measure and write down your findings. Repeat for all four corners, vehicles are NOT perfectly symmetrical. Then go to Rims N Tires Wheel Size Comparer, enter in the size of tire, wheel size, wheel offset of your current set up (write down all those totals) then enter the NEW tires you're looking at, and see if they will clear. 👍
Good to see a full size truck build! 🤙
+Julio Gutierrez 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Dope finally a Silverado channel where you hit the trails. No rich kids mall crawling.
I’ve tried to beat it up as good as I can. Haha
I have a 2017 set up for overland and camping, nice to see another Silverado out there!
BDS suspension man, no questions asked warranty and one of the best kits out there
Good to hear someone's got to save up for suspension. SO many of these videos are like "So I'm building a prerunner with 4" King long travel suspension...." or "Here's my new Earthroamer tour..." Lol.
FYI: I was replacing the ignition coil rail in my 2000 Jeep Wrangler and, of course, I broke the plug that was against the FIRE WALL!!!!! Aghhhhhhh! Anyway, a friend of mine told me, "Don't cut the wires just get a new plug and remove the wires from the new plug. Then use the new plug with the EXISTING wires. It took me 3 minutes once I had received the plug that I ordered online. The dealership could have done that for you,........thank you for taking the time to make the video.
Great video! I used to have a Silverado Z71 and loved it. I was kinda talked into a JKU Rubicon for their capability, I am enjoying it but am starting to rethink the Silverado because I really miss the room and I’m really a Chevy guy. I love what you are doing with yours, it’s inspiring . Thanks for sharing and I’m looking forward to more.
Thank you sir, They are great trucks and lots of room! haha
If you were really a Chevy guy you wouldn't have gotten a Jeep. What is it that Jeep guys think they can do in a Jeep (especially a big ass Rubicon) that they can't do in a pickup?
Silverado overlanding!!! Love it!
+Edy the Coyote I can take all my friends, their gear, all the food and still get 18mpg freeway. 🤣
Greetings from the East Coast (Maine to be specific)! Just wanted to drop a comment and let you know that you are the motivation for me to build my 2014 Chevy for Overland. The Mrs. and I have been big into our Jeeps and rock crawling for several years, but my truck has so much more room and is much more comfortable. So thank you, for doing what you do! Keep up the amazing work! I foresee your channel hitting 500k before the year is up. Can’t wait for the next video!
+Austin Garber aw too kind sir! Thanks you for the motivation. Have fun with the build.
I’m on my way to purchase a trail boss, for the purpose of over landing. I’m so pumped. I’m glad to see a full size Silverado out there doing it. Keep the videos coming!
Nice. Those things are sweet. Have fun adventuring in it.
Me too! A Chev full size!! About time not a Tacoma!!well done!!!!!!!
+Len Ward 🤜🏼🤜🏼
Your giving me great ideas for my 18 Silverado z71. Keep the videos coming. BFG ko2 are great tires and very quiet on the road.
Love this, hard to find silverado overlanders. Badass build bro and nice editing, the editing u did when u were opening the boxes and packages was super sick
Thanks man! ya its a small group of silverados out there. and thanks! ya those take so long but come out cool.
My dad has an older 70's gmc truck & put a rough country kit on & all I can say is it lives up to the name rough 😆
I have a 2018 GMC Sierra, but I was thinking about going to a Cummins to build. Your videos have me thinking maybe not. Nice build man.
Both are fun trucks. Cummins would be nice to still have decent torque if you went large tires. But the Chevy still did great.
@@LostSasquatch I ended up getting a Raptor Saturday haha
Very nice ! Dometic makes a stellar fridge, great back seat idea too, keep the videos flowing bud
+Travis Nickolaus hey thanks man!! Will do.
I like your setup specially the roof rack. Where did you get the front runner roof rack? I can't seem to find it online. Can you tell me the exact brand/model? Thanks.
very cool to see something different than the norm with these trucks, i have essentially the same truck with an RTT. not very common
Awesome truck. Love them.
Love your channel. I rarely ever see full-sized trucks go overlanding around here. I have an '18 silverado that I'm looking to make a street/lite overland build out of and have watched multiple of your videos for ideas.
+indiaryofjane heck ya! Thanks for watching. Love these trucks. Very capable.
Love the videos. The only Silverado overlanding rig I found on TH-cam. Thanks for the video and for sharing. I've been building mine to do weekend trips and I'd like my 2010 z71 1500 to be like yours.
Well done on the bed slide organizer! Can't wait to see how you put that together. Been tempted to pick up the Decked system. I just installed the Diamondback HD bed cover on my Silverado Midnight edition. Best DT
+Darrin Thomas thanks!!!! Nice ya those are cool.
I’m running Nitto Ridge Grapplers I highly recommend them
I also drive a 2017 Silverado so this was great to see. Just subbed and liked.
+Armand Couture great trucks.
I have same truck & lift. But I got rc upper control arms with my lift & no problem with over extending. Luckily we didn't breathe power steering plug.
Love the build, I wanted to explore options for an overland build that wasn’t a Jeep and I’ve always had silverados! Got yourself a new sub
Awesome. Great trucks.
Lost Sasquatch awesome rig you’ve got this far
You need the dometic in the bed. Look at a fridge slide, those are pretty cool.
Truck is lookin sweet. Love the bumper
+Carlos Rodriguez 🤙🤙
Love your rig! I am about a year out from buying my dream truck and I want to make a 1500 truck rig. You have my dream build here! Subscribed for more quality content!
+Joe Allen thanks dude! It was my dream truck as well. So happy with it. Are you waiting until the 2020 1500 diesel?
@@LostSasquatch thats the plan! I am starting to really like the new designs with the round wheel wells again. I wanted a diesel 2500, but that would probably be a little too big for a rig ha.
I have that telescoping ladder. Awesome ladder 👌
I have a 07 Silverado with same lift kit but I bought the one with the upper control arms I have had no problems with it no rubbing or Knox if you didn’t cut the bump stops out that is what is Knocking knocking. I was able to put 33x10.5 in tiers with no rubbing drives like it did when I drove it home from dealer you go wider you might need different wheel with more back spacing.
Never figured out exactly what the issue was. But now I have the icon stage 5 and 35”x12.5”. Only rubs at full crank hitting a bump offroad. Zero rubbing on the street. But I did do a decent NorCal chop.
Dude sick truck. I just bought a Silverado Z71 and glad I came across your channel. Been trying to find sick full-size builds. It is awesome to see Tacoma builds, but I don’t own a Tacoma 😆.
Haha right! Silverados are fun trucks to build out. And thanks man. If you ever have questions just let me know.
Love this! I have a 2015 Sierra as my overland build, thanks for the awesome overview and tips.
Bro. Love your set up. After buying my 16 Silverado 1500 Ltz and wanting to get into over landing I was a little nervous because I don't see many Silverados around built like this. You've inspired me.
What is the truck bed rack system you have ?
Falken wild peak at3w, amazing tire
they wear extremely fast
Andrew C they absolutely don’t wear fast, the three W’s stand for winter, water, and wear meaning they excel at all 3. They’re literally factory covered for 55k miles from Falken for an all terrain tire, if yours wore fast you didn’t rotate your tires or your alignment is off.
@@Nick-qj4su rotated every 5k aligned twice. theyre cheap for a reason
Andrew C should have contacted them for the warranty then, there’s a reason it’s there, they’re a high quality tire
@@Nick-qj4su they arent a high quality tire, they good for the price but when you put them up against a toyo, BFG, Duratrac etc they fall on their face
buy once cry once BFG all the way
Love that front bumper! Its like between a nfab bare bumper and one of those crazy big obnoxious bumpers
+VWnerds Exactly! Really well done by those guys
I am running a 305 70 17 they had a bit of rubing. Nothing crazy they are close to a 34 11.5. Awesome truck by the way man!
good to know. ill probably end up trimming a little anyway.
I have the same set up, 305/70r17 ridge grapplers, 3.5 rough country. Mild trimming (norcal mod) and 1/4" spacers up front because they were rubbing on the sway bar. Now only very minor rubbing at full lock.
Hey great job with the videos, glad to see you are wheeling a Silverado. Subscribed!
+Mi Pa def a fun truck to wheel.
Can I get that bumper for my Sierra?😮
You don’t happen to have the part number for the frontrunner slimline roof rack?
+Cedrik Lafleur it’s actually a prototype one from them. The agoura hills location is working with corporate to eventually start selling it. I’d just let them know your interested and hope it goes through.
I did the rough country 3.5inch knuckle kit, i fit some 305/55/20 on a 12in wide wheel -44 offset and its really helped when we went off roading already. I opted for their n2o front shocks to match and it allows me not to run that strut spacer and i have no noise. Great video tho and i like how your truck is coming along
Ya, dont get me wrong, the clearance really helps offroad but ya I should have upgraded some other parts in order to make it handle the hard hits. And thanks!!
Should put the tent on the roof top and store everything else in the bed of the truck. Bed of the truck is made for storing/holding stuff.
Hey man! I have a 2018 I’m getting a lift and A good lift is a BDS kit 6 inch around 1800 for the kit and 700 for the Instillation, all under warranty for a life time. I got a 8 inch lift for a total of 3,000. And tires and rims around 400 a rim and 350 for tires that are off road, total around 6,000.
+Carlo Torresdey nice!! You’ll like it.
Love that truck... nice set up.
Thank you!
Pretty sure most ifs lifts are all brackets just to keep that cv angle. Can’t say one company’s brackets are better than another. But getting into control arms and shocks well that’s the Cush ride. Nice truck I have similar a 2014 gets worked pretty hard I love it. Happy trails dude!!!
Great work on the DIY setup! I miss my Suburban... 300,000 miles with very little issues and it took me to some extremely remote locations. I just replaced her with a 2019 Tacoma and saving money for a new buildout.
+0331JARHEAD nice! Great vehicle!!! And thank you!!! Have fun with your new build!
Enjoyed seeing you with trail recon. From a Chevy fan
Look forward to watching more
+Eric Nunn Hey thanks so much! It was such an amazing trip with Brad this past week.
If you havent done so already. I would highly recommend the Dirt king boxed upper control arms and the fox coilovers. I utilized the fox 2.0 series coilovers in the front with the dirt king upper controls arms on my 14' silverado along with a 2in lift spacer. This allowed me to keep the preload on the coilover low and keep the ride quality very nice along with retaining a 3in lift. Soon i will be adding a front differential spacer to correct the CV angels due to the 3in of lift. This would also help with your roughcountry lift. If you have any questions about all of this feel free to reach out. id be happy to help!
+MTBikingMarietta thanks for the info. I actually just went with icon UCA and about to instal the icon 2.5 in the front. They are helping tune the shock to help maintain the ride height. We will see what happens.
Lost Sasquatch should be a great setup as well! Looking forward to seeing a video on it!
yeeeew we did it!
such a rad build as well
+Roaming Lost ya we did!!! I’m still blow away by the Final weight number!!
I'm new to this channel, I'm really digging it ,,,
Nice to see something other than a jeep
Pretty sweet rig, nice work!
+raphael relat thanks!!
Awesome build man! New to the channel. Subscribed!
+Arkansas Offroad thank you!! 🤜🏼🤜🏼
i installed a 3'' leveling kit on my 2011 Z71 Silverado no issues so far. your rig looks good.how can I join your group ...?
Hey thanks! if your coming out to Overland Expo there are tons of people heading that way in May.
I've had plugs break on all kinds of things. Sometimes the plastic tabs have a defect in them when made (air bubble) or they get old. All I do is use a small amount of permetex red silicone around the base of the plug this keeps the water out and keeps it held in place but will still be able to un-plug it when needed.
Hello Lost Sasquatch I hope you are well. Can you help me whit a a doubt, I have similar truck Z71 and I cant find information of capacity. I want to install this kind of roof camping but on top of the cabine, Can I do that whit supports of thule??? Nice video thank you a lot if you can give me any information.... See you in your videos
Bigger tires and it is the perfect Silverado. Looking forward for the 2019 model?
+Moises Sequera just slapped on some 35”s. So much nicer.
Recommend Cooper AT or Mud terrain or the Falcon wild peak MT awesome tires
Look at readylift lifts and the nitto ridge grapplers. I do this combo almost everyday for customers and everyone raves about how nice it is on or offroad
ended up breaking out on the trail the other week and just replaced with Icon. and slapped some new KO2 on there
Nice video. I would go with the BFG KO2s if I were you. I have the duratracs now that came on my truck but I used to have the KO2s on my Tacoma and miss them! They’re so much quieter and bad ass off road. Once I beat these up for awhile I’ll upgrade. Sweet truck btw! Goals!!
+Pech Michael & Christina thanks for the rec. I’ll make sure and check them out. Cheers 🍻
Need a link for solar stuff! Bad ass
Good job
That's cool man tell everyone I said thank you for cleaning up. Awesome!!
any time!!
I am really liking the BajaKits prerunner kit with a set of Deaver leafs. Their race front end and cantilever rear look nice but, I don’t know how well it would work on a fully loaded rig.
+osomxl ya I’ve heard Deavers don’t like heavy rigs or towing.
What bed rack are you running?
Looks like you are having a lot of fun. Question about setup choices - I notice many of the full-size truck overlanders use a low-rise bed platform instead of using a topper. Why is this? To me, a topper provides a lockable, secure, and weather safe space in the bed and a deck on top for things like a tent. I know ordinary toppers are not strong enough to support a load overland, but there are heavy duty fiberglass and commercial metal toppers that should be strong. Your thoughts on this?
+John P I think it’s all personally preference on looks. I like front runner because i can mount anything anywhere. And when mounting my RTT it stays flush with the cab. Over all high with a topper and RTT starts to get up there.
I am going to backpack off the guy who recommended the ko2's. I'd recommend the KM2's -they are a hybrid between mud and all terrains though tend to lean more towards the AT side of a tire.
+Matthew Knotts cool. Thanks for the advise. Tempting.
Which roof rack did you use from frontrunner? I didn’t see any for the Chevy 1500
I've been trying to find it also
Great video, thanks for posting. I plan on retiring and full time overlanding with my 2015 GM Sierra 1/2 ton pulling a travel trailer. The travel trailer will be set up as my base camp and then I'll be taking day and/or occasional overnight trips with the truck exploring farther into the back country. I am curious what high quality 4 +/- inch lift kit you would recommend that would allow for good articulation both front and back. I would also love to find a good quality aluminium winch bumper but am not having any luck. I want to stick with aluminium as my truck is going to be at its max GVWR when loaded and pulling the trailer. Thanks in advance and hopefully we'll see you on the trail someday.
Hey Thanks, If i had done the same rough country lift but also changed out the upper control arms I dont think I would have had as many issues. but if you can I would swap out the coil over and get something that can actually take a hard hit offroad. im looking at icon.
You broke the plug modifying your truck and you expect them to warranty it?
If you want to save a few dollars and have absolutely no firmest issues AND run the stock wheels, you should look at the BF Goodrich TA K02’s in a 275/70/18. Out the door from Costco about 2 years ago for $860.00. It is 33.25 inches tall overall. Not quite as wide as what everyone else runs but, a few hundred dollars cheaper, snow and ice rated, quiet, durable, E load rating. I get between 12 and 15 mpg with little highway driving, 18-21 if mostly highway, with the Rough Country 2.5” front leveling kit. Have over 40,000 miles on this set and they are going to last at least another 10-15,000 and I drive on some really messed up roads here in SoCal/Mexico. If you go with the MudTerrains, especially if you daily drive your truck, you will lose further gas mileage, may not get the snow rating, won’t last as long, louder, no warranty and negligible off road capabilities. Save your money and buy a full size spare and a compressor and learn how to manage your tire pressures to maximize your tires performance.
+osomxl funny you say that. I just made a purchase. I changed rims to 17”. And using a buddies KO2 35” for now. I have a full size spare and my compressor is always in the truck. Should be a nice combo.
Great work man 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I love the diy stove top, you could at some cheap sheet metal around it to keep the wood from getting discolored
3.5" lift is fine if it has differential drop. If I does buy the upgraded upper control arm and it will clear the strut better and also give a better range of motion. Then save up for either coilovers or a full lifted strut which RC also offers. I have a 10 with 3.5 and will be getting Kings. You Should be able clear 35's fine with OE wheels my buddy has a 14 with 3.5 inch level on 35x12.50 just remember bigger tire might hit when articulating. Just my 2 cent
Truckee love sticker un tour truck look beatifool
Looks like you Dometic is the 40? Does it ever suck having to open it like that lengthwise? Would you rather have the 50 where it opens from the side? I am debating this.
+Nigel Naughton I actually like the length wise. I can access inside from inside or outside.
The Joshua Tree BLM cleanup was an awesome effort.
+Alan Land thank you! Great group
How much did you spend about, minus the truck. So the added upgrades?
You should seriously consider an air lift suspension, I have it and its amazing
+Omar Medel I have considered that. Heard good things.
Did you have to add bed stiffeners to your truck? There are people who are telling me to add bed stiffeners if I off-road with a rooftop tent.
Thanks for the Video i am from germany and might need your help with finding the right truck for me here in germany we havent such a great possibility wich all the usw trucks.
I think if it breaks on its own it's covered under warranty. But if you take it off unnecessarily and break it you bought it. What if you broke the window while removing it to modify it? Should that be covered under warranty? Of course your judgment is already called into question with that Rough Country lift kit. Nonetheless it is a very good video.
295/70r17 toyo open country m/t. That's what I got on mine and I love them!!.
im torn between the Toyo MT and the KM3. Both E rated tires and both have a 34.1" tire...
Probably couldn't go wrong with either man. I have personally used the Toyos and they are great. They are very durable and resistant to punctures. Im sure the KM3 is awesome too.
Nice truck bro! I have the same one. Looking to do a similar setup. I am wondering what the best lift kit for my truck would be? I'm eyeballing the BDS 4" with Fox Shock 2.5 Resi's. Let me know if you think this will get me where I need to go. Great video bro! :)
Thanks man! Ive heard the BDS is good, I really like my icons that are set at 3" lift right now though. Just make sure you know the binding limits of your front axles.
Did you end up getting anything?
Gotta tell me who makes the awesome knife used to open the fridge.
+davkenrem HEY!!! I make them!! A little side business I have.
You need some toyo R/T’s I’ve had good luck with them and they’ve done good for me never had an issue with them and I have 30k on them with about 65% tread life on them they’ve seen a lot more mud then anything else but once you get the wheel speed up they work great I’m running a 33x12.50r18 night end up trying to switch to a 285/75r18
So what do you think? I too have a full size truck like you. Now that you’ve been doing it a while do you wish or plan on getting something smaller? I’m trying to decide if I want to start the process of converting my truck or buying a Jeep Gladiator? Be HONEST. LOL
Nope. Still love my truck.
Lost Sasquatch Sweet! Well let me get to building this bad boy and we will meet up and do a trip together.
Nice build. I have the frontrunner bed rack as well that bolts to factory rails. I don’t trust the weight load. Did you have frontrunner custom make load legs and rails to mount on top of the bed sides? Thanks
+Jaysun Maneclang yes, the prototyped one by hand so they could get all the dimensions for production. I’m not sure when they will have it ready but it is solid as heck.
You have nice videos man! The only advice I would give is stop spending money on tents and fridges and solar panels and spend money on important suspension upgrades. Like some deaver leaf springs and some icon 3 inch adjustable shocks with icon upper control arms. The way you use the truck and where you take it are asking for these upgrades.
+Jose Garcia funny you mention that... 😉
Lost Sasquatch you need to upload more videos man I like the content! Would love to see a install video if you have anything
@@BlackHornetTactical im trying, I have a few planned for the near future. but the 9-5 job and my custom knife business have been eating all my time. thanks for the motivation though! I need to get more out there.
Lost Sasquatch oh I understand man! You do whatever is best for yourself! Be careful out there
Nice video, thanks for sharing ✌
Where is the video for the container you built for the bed of your truck
What bedrack is that and how tall is it undecided on what height have a smittybilt xl looks around same size tent
BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2s best all around tire
I want get a tent set up but I’m not sure what to do for rack and tent combo. Not sure if you do a separate company for the rack and what brands work best
Roam adventure Co for the tent! And Frontrunner outfitters has a good rack for silverados.
Falken wild peak bro!
Badass truck!
+Brian Rocco thanks dude.
I like your vids and your motivation. Wish I had your video editing skills. I see big things for this channel.
+Classic Jeeple thank you!!!
You must've did something wrong with your lift if your having issues with it lol i got the 7in rough country lift and didn't have any of those complaints
Wonder if the rooftop tent would work on my Tahoe
+Thomas Kimble oh for sure!!
Awesome seeing the progress on the heavy Chevy! Keep it up man! What size bed is that on the truck? And what watch were you rockin? I myself have a 17’ short bed 4x4 can’t wait to start getting out there
I have the 5.5' ft bed. great trucks. and the watch is from 111watches. solar powered.
You'll easily fit 33s under that lift. You'll want to measure your upper most travel clearance, turn in clearance and turn out clearance. Just grab a string and measure from the innermost parts of the tire tread and outermost parts if the tire tread, to the closest body/frame parts. Then put that string on a tape measure and write down your findings. Repeat for all four corners, vehicles are NOT perfectly symmetrical. Then go to Rims N Tires Wheel Size Comparer, enter in the size of tire, wheel size, wheel offset of your current set up (write down all those totals) then enter the NEW tires you're looking at, and see if they will clear. 👍