Glad to see GM products specially Chevys , I have a Z71 2000 Tahoe.
@papagrande76503 ай бұрын
Love the build , in the process of building and 04 Tahoe struggles are real
@liluncje3 ай бұрын
It's ok sometimes you just have to realize what it is you want to do. If it's rock crawling these are gonna take a little bit more than a lift kit. If you want to go on an adventure where there are a few trails and dirt well they are pretty good at that. Just keep in mind the limitations of the rig and you're gonna have a great time with that Tahoe trust me.
@jasonctsa2 ай бұрын
Just bought my 03 Z71 Burban! Love it. Can't wait to build it up… slowly.
@KnightDriveTV2 ай бұрын
Do it!!
@joshuaatkins519719 күн бұрын
I've got myself a square body Suburban that I'm setting up for off-road and camping. I've spent a lot of time making the inside more comfortable for wife and kids to enjoy good times with. I highly recommend some added insulation as well as a insulation film that goes on glass. I spent extra time sealing the roof with a coating that provides a bit of rubberized insulation for both temperature and sound. I'd recommend setting up your winch a bit higher because when you shove it into the mud it's really hard to deal with. I'm definitely more set up for four-wheeling then I am camping in it but watching videos like yours helps me figure out what I may need. I'm looking at adding a awning for getting in and out of the rig when it's raining. It's always nice to have a dry place to get out of wet clothing before you climb into the vehicle.
@joshuaatkins519719 күн бұрын
I'd like to also add that every time I have to buy a replacement part I consider the upgrade option. You have to spend some money to buy a replacement part anyway and a few more dollars for a better part is many times worth it
@KnightDriveTV8 күн бұрын
No mud out this way and always travel in a group when things get tricky. Other trucks with kinetic ropes or winches always there to help out.
@mountainsnmoore2562 ай бұрын
Cool Suburban! We have an '05 2wd Tahoe that we bought new, as a family wagon with 2 miles on it. It is still sitting in the drive with 362,000. We've only put a water pump, alternator, and a PCV valve for repairs. Great vehicles! Next we bought the wife a 2013 GMC Yukon XL 4WD, with the 6.2 as her ride. In the past year, it has been handed down to me and I am slowly building it into a "mildly capable" overlanding rig. Living in the Southeast, we are pretty limited on Overlanding locations for multi-day trips, so I really don't need to go too extreme. We did just return from a few days of camping on Cape Lookout, in the Outer Banks and the truck did great! Thanks for sharing!
@Wicked_RotF30Ай бұрын
Yes, southeast is very limited. The best spots are out west. Which sucks, because ive only been out west in a tractor trailer.
@mountainsnmoore256Ай бұрын
@ I’ve flown out west several times, but have never made the cross country drive. That is on the bucket list, though.
@searchBLOC94115 күн бұрын
I've got an '05 Yukon XL and I absolutely love it. I'm the second owner. I threw a 3.5in leveling kit and 33 1/2s on it. Bunch of interior upgrades and mods. Drawer system in the back with just the second row. Exterior lighting. I run sand dunes all the time, so I added onboard air and a tank for airing up from 8psi. I threw bigger injectors, fuel pump, headers, and a cold air intake and had a buddy run a tune on it. I'm about to swap the T case out and add a front/rear locker kit.
@KnightDriveTV8 күн бұрын
We need to see some sand dune runnin. Josh aint believing this. He is scared of sand I think.
@Vanrchy3 ай бұрын
Appreciate the real life scenarios, thank u!
@KnightDriveTV3 ай бұрын
Check out the Hummer Duramax video just posted for a real life scenario even better...lol. THanks for watching!
@sprintermaximus11 күн бұрын
I'm building a gmt800 Sub right now. About to strap 35's and start welding bumpers etc. Good to see your setup. Thanks for the share
@KnightDriveTV11 күн бұрын
Gotta keep buildin. More comin ahead with the Tahoe, Hummer H2 Duramax and Suburban builds
@noahcorbin76644 ай бұрын
Glad to see the normal side of overlanding. Can’t wait to see more hummer content. It would be nice to see some h2 specific internal parts. Like the infotainment system on that xlr. Great work and great content! Keep it up! (2003 h2 owner)
@liluncje4 ай бұрын
If you watch one of the other max din videos you may catch a glimpse of my suburban being used to test fit a unit. Trust me Damian is definitely looking into changing both the exterior of the H2 in some way and most certainly has some things in the works for the infotainment as well. These trucks definitely need it.
@noahcorbin76644 ай бұрын
@@liluncje amen to that. Between the high availability of low cost parts and the stock capabilities of these vehicles I’m surprised he’s the only one to develop stuff like this. That I’m aware of. I’m working on a raised (hopefully water tight) air intake that bolts up the the passenger side. It going to be powder coated steel for the prototype.
@billclisham86682 ай бұрын
I have a 2001 k2500 Suburban. One of the reasons went with the 3/4 ton was so I could safely run bigger tires and lockers. I still have the stock G80 locker in the rear and put an electric locker in the front. I rebuilt the front end using parts from Kryptonite front end parts. They are quite expensive but they are pretty indestructible to say the least.
@KnightDriveTV2 ай бұрын
That was going to be my direction as well, but I ended up going H2 Hummer. I did the arb front locker, all kryptonite as well, then added a Duramax but then....it broke over something very minimal and some bad work done. Hummer videos show it
@pratherjd273 ай бұрын
Notavsix checking in! Hope all is well let’s get these gmt800s popular !
@Wicked_RotF30Ай бұрын
With popularity, brings high prices....well i already have mine so do as you will😂
@civilvettactical2 ай бұрын
Just got my 03 Tahoe, starting off with maintenance first
@KirbyLouis3 ай бұрын
got a 2003 trailblazer LT ext "overlanded" out on 35s over the last 2 years, now im working on my second tahoe z71 2002. $4k from the inlaws sitting in their yard for half a decade. gonna do rhino liner roll on black body, white roof, lift/35s, winch, fresh OEMish head lights, tow mirrors, some amber pods front/back, mid grade suspension probably fox and a corvette servo. done. gear might have a tighter fit since a tahoe isnt as long as an EXT but the little extra width should help it break even. essentially the same as this
@liluncje3 ай бұрын
Sounds like a solid plan, glad to hear you rescued that GMT from the yard.
@KnightDriveTV3 ай бұрын
Sounds good man...Trailblazer SS been on my radar as a builder. Haven't seen too many overlanders though
@KirbyLouis3 ай бұрын
@@KnightDriveTV the SS isnt the model used for offroading, people just take the Diffs off/for them if they dont have at least a G80 already and/or want 4.10 gears
@The_Real_Farva3 ай бұрын
Love the vid guys! A Vegas local as well, rocking an '05 GMC Yukon Xl 1500. I just recently picked up a roof top tent and am looking into some possible solar setups and lighting. Definitely looking forward to seeing what kind of 3D printed things you can come up with for offroading.
@KnightDriveTV3 ай бұрын
Nice...lots more ahead. 3D printed but also other methods of manufacturing available. I have a lot of partner companies ready to do work, so lots can happen.
@liluncje3 ай бұрын
Awesome, keep truckin!!! Love seeing more GMTs out on the Vegas roads.
@Wicked_RotF30Ай бұрын
The "sketch" situation is exactly why Im planning on sleeping in my burb, so i will have to figure out how im going to store other stuff. Maybe roofrack. Kinda scared, my roof rack may fall off if tested😂 i figure i could put up a light canoe and be safe. As a minority in this country where "sundown" areas exist, i have to be extremely cautious of my surroundings. It shouldn't be that way, but it is what it is.
@KnightDriveTVАй бұрын
You'll be fine man...cmon now. We have a "sundown" city near Vegas. You come here, I'll video it and if any remotely small thing occurs, I'll give you 1000.00 cash on camera, for each instance. I grew up in ghetto areas and got jumped by a gang of black kids at 6yrs old. My dad was murdered by 2 black guys (beaten to death) and I know for a fact youll be more scared camping in the hood vs the sundown cities...lets be real.
@monocogenit13 ай бұрын
14:30 lol about right
@shinhochulp2 ай бұрын
Is there a specific year of GMT800 platform that’s preferable? I’m looking at a Tahoe, due to garage space.
@KnightDriveTV2 ай бұрын
Not that I've found. I have an 02 and an 04. There is an interior difference, but nothing major enough to choose one or the other. The z71 package is the only element I would prioritize.
@justingarcia51432 ай бұрын
Have an 03 z71 now that I am starting to outfit for over nights with the wife. How does the factory rack handle the tent? Any issues? Also, I want to do a 270 awning on the factory rack, any tips?
@KnightDriveTV2 ай бұрын
That rack has been through all you can put a Suburban through, and has never budged. The Z71 rack can easily handle a tent. I believe he has a third Z71 crossbar because he has an XL tent. Base model racks wont do it. My Tahoe has been through it as well, and Z71 rack has held the tent easily
@justingarcia51432 ай бұрын
@@KnightDriveTVthanks for the reply! I am actually running 4 cross bars on my Tahoe because I found two at a salvage yard for 20 bucks and couldn’t pass it up!
@kdaberko62353 ай бұрын
I am looking at getting a 2001 Tahoe Police Interceptor with a 6.0 Litre, it has 214k mile a 12k Warn winch and is running the metric equivalent of 33s. A LED light bar on the roof for 2500.00, i love wht you have done with the videos they are inspiring!!! Keep it up and if you have any advice please let me know
@liluncje3 ай бұрын
Just get the truck and get out and enjoy it. Sounds like its already equipped to go to some places. Get a foam mattress for the back take the seats out and it's ready. Throw in some basic gear and go somewhere. Doesn't have to be anything crazy, just use it. Be safe, have fun, and share this video with someone that likes these trucks as much as we do.
@terrencerichardson99763 ай бұрын
Got my 2002 Chevy Suburban $350. All it need was a fuel pump!
@KnightDriveTV3 ай бұрын
Whaaaaat...good one!
@CrazyBader3 ай бұрын
Interesting microphone setup lol
@KnightDriveTV3 ай бұрын
I decided I wanted him to have the "outdoorsie setup"...lol. Thanks for the comment...good to know someone found the mic setup comical...lol.
@placidscene4 ай бұрын
What is Josh's channel? I have a similarly built Suburban and several ideas I'd like to work on.
@KnightDriveTV4 ай бұрын
This is the channel Josh exists on. There is a playlist on KnightDriveTVs main page, that have all suburban videos in a row
@blakerogers407Ай бұрын
Those ditch lights where did you get them?
@dennisrowe38604 ай бұрын
How do I get to Josh’s channel???
@KnightDriveTV3 ай бұрын
Josh is on KnightDriveTV. What would you like to see?
@paittonmerrill52835 күн бұрын
I have an 04 suburban lt and I have a 2in lift with 33s what is the next best thing to get for it?
@KirbyLouis3 ай бұрын
12:37 theres your problem... you went to 4wp with truck that not a jeep... the mcdonalds of off road shops
@coffeedollsvp4 ай бұрын
What brand rims?
@liluncje4 ай бұрын
They are Fuel and I believe the name is Vector. My offset is pretty aggressive maybe +33 or something. Damian has fuel rims on his Tahoe as well. We're not running any spacers either. The stance is all offset.
@kingbdog1691Ай бұрын
I thought the factory roof rack couldn’t support that weight. I’ve been saving for a baseline overland roof rack
@KnightDriveTVАй бұрын
The Z71 rack is more than capable. I have slept two of us up there while the other suburban slept two adults and two kids. The static weight was fine. Offroading, we have tipped and bounced and extensively tested. These tents are every bit of 165lbs on the larger and maybe 135 on mine. The Z71 rack will hold for sure.
@kingbdog1691Ай бұрын
@ so just get a z71 rack then? I have an 01 2500 suburban
@invaider883 ай бұрын
No spare tire ? 🤨
@KnightDriveTV3 ай бұрын
No flats yet...lol. We are working on a tire carrier solution next
@liluncje3 ай бұрын
I carry plugs and i do have the stock tire spare underneath to get me out in a jam. Have ideas and solutions coming for GMTs that want to bring a spare.
@Wicked_RotF30Ай бұрын
There is no reason to "downsize" to a tahoe when you have a suburban. The extra space can always be used with something.
@KnightDriveTVАй бұрын
The Tahoe definitely has advantages offroad vs the Suburban, but its all a compromise.
@theemeraldfox7779Ай бұрын
Gas guzzler
@KnightDriveTVАй бұрын
Versus what?
@canadianalabai28363 ай бұрын
35” is the best
@canadianalabai28363 ай бұрын
This stick 😂
@liluncje3 ай бұрын
Felt like Bob Barker when he put the mic on the stick and handed it to me lol... Damian has a very funny side that you people only get to see a small portion of. Hopefully we can use the off-road side to have a little more fun once we stop getting stuck all the dang time or breaking stuff out in the desert lol.