Overland build

[hendersonc047]

So, I have had this truck for about 3 years and I have finally started doing some modifications to it. I pretty much just stayed on social media too long and followed a whole bunch of outdoors members because I'm interested in that sort of thing. I eventually fell into the hole of overlanding. This is my "overland" sierra. I'll post the mods so far and whenever something else comes up I will try and update. Hopefully I'm posting this correctly, I have used the forums before but not as a member, I apologize if I'm going about this wrong.

To start:

-ARE Oveland series topper with outdoorsman side windows. I really enjoy the topper, there are some spots where it could be a little nicer but overall I love it, keeps things dry and locked up.

- Method Race Wheels. NV 17×8.5. 0 offset

- Cooper ST Maxx 285/75/17. These tires are awesome, they are like a mix between an all terrain and a mud tire. The tired are still quiet on the road too. This set up is run with a leveling kit of some kind (previous owner install) the tires rubbed pretty hard in the inner wheel well, trim a good bit of liner, the plastic trim and hammer the wheel well back a little and you're in business.

More mods to come as soon as my bank account stops crying.

Thanks guys

[jgraves13]

Sub'd, truck looks great! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it


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[Lgetz]

Good looking rig Henderson??

Reasonable mods price wise to consider are:

Morimoto GMC Spec HID Kit 

Morimoto XB LED foglights 

LED Light Bar Behind the grille 

 

If you are ever out in the sticks these 3 mods will light up the night quite well.

[RK44]

Been doing the same thing myself.  This is where Im at. Looking for a decent 50" LED curved bar that wont break the bank w/ mounts if anyone has any suggestions.  Also been looking at the are ascend roof rack, but its pricey. 

 

 

[Crstfr]

both really nice truck guys!.. 

[amxguy1970]

Overlanding is so hot right now. 

 

59 minutes ago, RK44 said:

 

Been doing the same thing myself.  This is where Im at. Looking for a decent 50" LED curved bar that wont break the bank w/ mounts if anyone has any suggestions.  Also been looking at the are ascend roof rack, but its pricey. 

 

 

Overland build and 22's? If you want money for a light bar you can start by selling those rims and getting something smaller that looks better and works off road, you can probably get a pretty penny for those and buying some 17's or 18's to cover the cost of a light bar...

 

Tyler

[RK44]

Yeah, not overlanding, more just doing some truck camping/hiking with my 2 boys in state parks.  Been looking at a teardrop camper and if I go that route Ill unload the wheels as part of that whole process.

Edited May 8, 2018 by RK44

[Penguin VII]

Can you mount a rooftop tend on those caps? I like the utility but am not sure what the weight restriction would be moving/off-road vs static.

[RK44]

I was told there was a 300lb weight capacity, but Im not sure I buy that.  I haven't been up there to know, but I have mounted a loaded down Yakima cargo basket up there with no issues.  We've slept in the back of the truck on the bedrug with a self inflating mattress with no issues though. 

[Madcow2020]

I’m going the same route. I just ordered my methods and Cooper AT3’s 285/75/17. I went with Dirt King Upper Control Armsand Accutune shocks to get my 2.5 inches of lift and rear blocks for the 2 inches of rear lift. The Dirt King UCA give you 10-10.5 inches of wheel travel when combined with the right shocks.

I had to put the electrical upgrades on hold until after the wedding. If you need recommendations on radios and power inverters hit me up.


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[diegosaurus]

hey madcow how much did your lift setup cost you minus rims/tires?  Looking at doing the same or spending a lil more and going to a 4" lift.

 

[Madcow2020]

hey madcow how much did your lift setup cost you minus rims/tires?  Looking at doing the same or spending a lil more and going to a 4" lift.
 

The Dirt Kings were $650 the Accutune Fox shocks were $1894. You can use the shocks and UCA with a lift. Just make sure that the shocks have the correct lower mount eyelet extension, shock travel, and spring rate to get the most out of them.

If I do decide to go with a 4 inch lift I’ll change the eyelet extensions from the current 1.3 inch ones to the 5.3 inch long eyelet shafts.


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[jgraves13]

The Dirt Kings were $650 the Accutune Fox shocks were $1894. You can use the shocks and UCA with a lift. Just make sure that the shocks have the correct lower mount eyelet extension, shock travel, and spring rate to get the most out of them.

If I do decide to go with a 4 inch lift I’ll change the eyelet extensions from the current 1.3 inch ones to the 5.3 inch long eyelet shafts.


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Where'd you buy everything from? Those are pretty good prices


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[Madcow2020]

Here is a link to the my right up.

2014 Silverado Fox 2.5 DSC Coilovers installed with Dirt King UCA
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=33003&share_tid=210725&url=http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/applications/tapatalk/index.php?/topic/210725-2014-Silverado-Fox-2%2E5-DSC-Coilovers-installed-with-Dirt-King-UCA&share_type=t

Here is a link to Accutune

http://accutuneoffroad.com/

I bet Ryan at Accutune can get the Dirt King UCA, I don’t recommend MRT who is the one I bought my Dirt King’s through. Mazulla also has good upper control arms, the new Icon Delta Joints are good, but after experience I had with Icon I will never put one of their products on my truck. They lie in their marketing of their products and the customer service is poor.



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[WesternMike]

Doing the same thing for me and my fam in the mountains in Alberta.



Have so many crazy sponsors on board.. Truck is going to be one massive rig in the next 60 days.