6.7 Cummins Suburban Build

[grampsbutler]

Here are a few more. You can see how tight of a fit the winch is. In fact you have to install it with the bumper off. There is not enough clearance to mount the winch with the bumper installed.

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[DoubleDingo]

Yeah, I have got myself in a pickle on some eastern sierra side slopes. Looked unassuming until each movement caused the truck to slide a little more down the hill. Was able to get the truck out but it took some creative traction device placement, very careful low gear and clutch slippage and precise wheel turning, as trees were involved. Got out without rolling over or body damage, but it was close. Sounds like you were in some steeper terrain than I encountered on my excursion.

 

[grampsbutler]

Bumper is powder coated and installed. I got the winch on and wired up, and installed some quarter lights. The wiring was very easy, I tapped into the headlight wiring harness. At first lights didn't work at all, then I realized that the LEDs are polarity sensitive, so repining the connector fixed that.

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[grampsbutler]

Cargo slide-out:

I have not done a great job of documenting the build recently, but here is what I have on the cargo slide out. I picked up a set of 60" locking drawer slides from Vevor. Bolted them to the frame using 1/4" angle. Then using 1" angle and 5/8 birch ply, I made a tray frame. It is really simple, but works remarkably well. There are still a few additional modifications I need to make...... 1: it needs a handle. Its really hard to pull it out when parked down hill especially when wearing gloves. 2: It still needs paint, so I'll have to tear it apart at some stage.

The result is life changing.... I took it out camping and skiing this winter, and I can put all my gear in the back, and still access it by pulling the drawer. Pictures below.

Next steps in this build:

1: Rear bumper build with a swing out tire carrier.
2: Fix the air conditioning (see my earlier post about wheeling through Utah in the middle of summer)
3: Renew the rubber seals in doors and tailgate. Its really drafty when cruising down the road at 75.....and my wife hates the wind noise.
4: Rear axle seal refresh and locker install. This is bottom of my list for now, but I want to get it done some time this year.

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