Considering 100 to GMT800. Am I crazy? (1 Viewer)

[William86]

Agreed. It’s the perfect size pickup.

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Nice man. That is a clean looking rig.

 

[hoch]

Without a doubt, someone will read this in 2024, hoping to find GMT800 overlanding info; any questions?


Cheers.

It’s 2024 and I’m looking for info on GMT800’s

I’ve had countless Toyota trucks (LC’s, GX, Taco’s, Tundra, etc). Something’s always drawn me to GMT800’s.

I also live in No Utah. Looking for a basic family camp rig. I have a Jeep for offroad trips. My teenage girls do not care to spend hours on a trail But do love camping. Hence my search for a GMT800. Although I’m also looking at the 1st gen Sequoias as well.

I don’t drive much (6-7,000 miles per year). So MPG isn’t a problem. Range may be, depending on where we go.

Also, garage size is an issue. I won’t be able to fit anything bigger than a Tahoe. So that’s what I’m looking for. Hoping with a full size roof rack and potentially hitch racks, I’ll have plenty of space.

How’s the 5.3’s? And especially the transmissions? I’m looking at a 2005 Z71. Looks to be in good shape.

Mods, I’ll keep it simple and just do a small lift to fit 33’s. We typically love heading to San Rafael Swells, Cap Reef areas. Maybe further south during the winter.

 

[Foehammer]

4l60e tranny is ok as long as you don't abuse it or add lots of power. 5.3 vortec pre-afm is a very solid motor. May deal with CEL on and off as some sensors seem to go more than others.

Personally I'd try to find a 2500 suburban; something with an Allison and 6.0 or 8.1 big block.

 

[jsloden]

Unfortunately they never offered the allison in the 2500 suburbans. Just the trucks.