Solid Axle 02 Cadillac Escalade on 42” Swampers

When Josh first asked us to build him the ultimate 4 door full size Family Truckster, we initially said “NO”! When he showed up with an Escalade, we felt like we didn’t have a choice! There was no way we could pass up building a Caddy on 42” tires, beadlocks, one ton axles, and coil-overs. We quickly got to work with the pile of parts and axles he had already purchased from us! As we had imagined, the ½ ton Escalade chassis was nothing like the ¾ ton trucks. We were forced to custom design and build many parts, such as the frame plates, leaf spring hangers, link mounts, etc. We were lucky that this 2002 was a 2wd, and not all wheel drive. With the help of a 4x4 tail shaft and a 3.8 Atlas transfer case, we were able to do the 4x4 conversion. Here are a list of some of the parts used: 2.5”x12” Fox coil-over shocks, 2.0 Fox air bumps, 1350 CV front driveline, 1410 CV rear driveline, 2005 Ford Superduty Dana 60 front axle, 14 bolt rear axle, 5.38 gears, ARB front locker, PSC Hydro assist steering, WFO Radius arm kit, WFO shock towers, and a WFO HD steering kit. Keep your eyes out for this beast, he plans on going to Moab and the Rubicon trail. It is not a pavement pounder!
#wfoconcepts #solidaxleswap #escalade

[@80K25]

I have an 03 Escalade with 1 tons, 3 link suspension front / rear, king coilovers, hydraulic bumps, arb lockers, artec trusses and all the other goodies on 37s. I had to one up y'all a bit and put an LLY Duramax with a ZF6 six speed manual trans in mine though. Put it together in 2017. Drives like a dream, 75 mph down the freeway with one finger on the wheel. No vibrations, warning lights or steering issues. Mostly sits in the shop though, I rarely get out wheeling anymore.

[@ruttlicker1139]

I had to go check it out lol that thing is 🤘with the Duramax/ZF6 combo..Would love to have that as a cruiser/adventure rig

[@80K25]

@@ruttlicker1139 it's for sale. $30k CAD. If you're interested, let me know!

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

Awesome job guys! You’ve got to make this for the 2007 to 2013 1500 Suburban’s!!!! There’s a million Overlander’s that want this!!! It’s time make it so!! :)

[@scrub_lord]

^^^^yep

[@chevyblazer944]

Super cool love it , because of this I lifting my 2000 up 😎

[@Jdogg_818]

I need that rear leaf spring setup ASAP!

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Wow awesome Build super Strong 👍👍🗽🇺🇲 The Vermonter

[@david2odo]

Subbed, I always wanted someone to use an Escalade proper. They're absolute 4x4 MONSTERS!

[@meanf1502]

Looks awsome with the black 42s on her I think

[@nickholashaney9289]

Has this gone to kit form yet? Caddys are plentyfull and affordable bases for builds at thia point

[@wfoconcepts]

We don't have a kit for it, but we do have the builders parts to make it happen. Give us a call at 530.268.9494 and ask for Jon or Tyler.

[@scottlilly4091]

I need to see more atlas installs on gm rigs!! Looking for lever instructions particularly…

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

Off Road Design is developing a complete kit for the 07 to 13 Suburban and Tahoe’s now too.

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Been waiting on y’all to get this one done. Awesome build!!

[@CITYBORNDESERTBRED]

Daaaaaamn 🤯🤘🏾

[@boneal4942]

Awesome build Nice work👍

[@PaulKaiser42]

I love and hate that you did this 😂🤣😂🤣

[@travisconrad7862]

Hell ya Doug

[@bimmerkid12]

Is there any kits for 2000 suburban 1500s out there

[@RichardSmith-ic1zw]

I would like to turn my Cadillac escalade ext as a prerunner truck

[@Cucvfreek]

I need to do this in a year or two.

[@jacobloando1877]

I so need one of ur SAS kits for my 05 suburban

[@fricknjeep]

nice john

[@shaunroberts7645]

Hell yeah. I've got and 02 but it's only 2wd

[@PARodandReel]

What nerf bars are those I can't find anything like those rugged style ones for me 04 base escalade

[@munkyalldayerveryday]

Where are you guys located and what's the price tag on something like this on a 2001 1500 2wd suburban I want awd

[@DELTRANIO99]

Awesome truck ! How many miles was on this Caddy when you did it ?

[@jb6971]

Badass!

[@jaydmix09]

Love it

[@JAKEWJONES]

Always good to see the cannabis dollars coming back into the community to local businesses.

[@Gypobt]

nice truck u need a steel bumper 😄

[@rs3nlv582]

Which atlas t-case is used?

[@30spokevogue]

How much do they cost for a 2003 Escalade

[@kylerobinson9789]

Finishing up school and career bound, what kinda budget do i need to prepare when i head down your way for the same thing on an 03 yukon xl?

[@brodyvissers]

25k+

[@kylerobinson9789]

@@brodyvissers 😐

[@romandevengenzo4267]

Rrrrrrad 😎

[@gslse21b]

Park it in front of soup bowl with the other blazer

[@matthewdoyle1319]

What spring rate up front

[@rs3nlv582]

I have an 05 Escalade ext as a daily. I’d love to do this… can anyone give me a rough estimate how much this project goes for?

[@mattb6001]

$15-20k at least, probably more with all the custom work done.

[@rs3nlv582]

@@mattb6001 I wouldn’t doubt it. Cheaper than buying a new truck these days

[@bepperotondaro2903]

😍😍😍😍😍😍👍👍👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@gregleblond9367]

why dont you have a 1/2 ton kit? ive got a "kit" on my 1/2 ton and i have no issues.. not running a radius arm yet. but will be in the future

[@gslse21b]

What is a 1/2 ton ?

[@gregleblond9367]

@@gslse21b are you being serious or sarcastic

[@Motofiend10k]

I'm guessing this is more for showing off rather than being informative.

[@wfoconcepts]

How so?