Erik's GMT800 Suburban Build

Erik's GMT800 Suburban Build

Erik Purchased this Chevy Suburban brand new in 2002 and now has ~450Kmiles and extensive mods. 

2002 Chevy Suburban Z71 1500
Engine
5.3l Vortex (replaced at 300K)
Procharger P-1SC Supercharger Installed by American Intense Racing (AIR), Watkins CO) AIR tuning 550 hp
Magnaflow catback exhaust system (increase diameter)

Suspension + Wheels and Tires
(All Season’s 4x4 Broomfield CO install / initial lift build)
6” lift kit
18” Dirty Life wheels (0 offset)
35” Radar tires (Skull & Crossbone) LT285/75R18
 Iron Cross front bumper (w/ Warn EVO 12S winch)
Ranch Hand Rear Bumper
Atomic Fabrication & Performance (AFP) 99-06 torsion bar to coilover kit conversion
Viking Performance 7” coilover adjustable front shocks
SPC upper control arm bushings (fix max. camber / alignment issue)
APOC rear adjustable upper and lower control arms
APOC rear adjustable track bar
Drivetrain / Cooling / Brakes

Erik's 200 Chevy Suburban Z71

Erik has modified his Suburban to fit his family's needs on and off-road. From a coil-over suspension swap, armor, lighting, roof rack system, and a pro-charged 5.3, this truck is ready for adventure.

SUSPENSION

For suspension, Erik is running a 6" lift with Atomic Frabrication Coilover conversion with Viking Performance 7” coilover adjustable front shocks
APOC rear adjustable upper and lower control arms
APOC rear adjustable track bar
SPC upper control arm bushings (fix max. camber / alignment issue)

 

ARMOR

Erik is running an Iron Cross Front Winch Bumper and Ranch Hand Rear Bumper. He has plans to replace the Ranch Hand Rear bumper with a dual swing out steel rear bumper in the future and has his fingers crossed for a manufactuer to develop rock sliders for these hard to outfit vehicles.

    ROOF RACK

    Erik has the 2000-2006 Suburban Roof Rack   After he lost his iKamper when his factory roof rack broke on Chicken Corners in Moab last January, he is excited to have a well made rack that and can handle the abuse puts his truck through. He won't have to worry about loading up a 170lb tent by himself in the wilderness again!

    PERFORMANCE

    Erik replaced the stock motor at 300K miles with another 5.3L but has added a Procharger pushing him to 520HP. He is running and Eaton Trutrack w/ 5.13 gears. He has a Mishimoto radiator and trans cooler to handle the additional demand. Magnaflow exhaust. 

    FUTURE PLANS 

    Erik has a second low mileage GMT800 Suburan that also has one of our roof racks. He plans to add Chassis Unlimited Front Octane Bumper and Rear Dual Swing Out Bumpers and swap over his many mods to his white Suburban when the Pewter one is sufficientlyl worn out. 

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