Trust me your truck can do a lot more than what you just did! I have taken my '99 completely stock on some pretty serious rocky roads in Colorado, some up to 12000 ft! With all the awesome upgrades you have you should trust your truck to do a lot more! It gets really fun!

your rig is alot more capable than you think !!! be careful and just let the truck do the work 4 low is always best your only down fall will be approach,, departure,, and brake over angles

Great video remember when going up a steep hill watch your oil pressure some times the oil pump won't pick it up

Lol I need to make friends with him because that how much I love my Suburban

Damn, looks way better than my Suburban! Now I want a lift!

I'm a Chevy type of girl ... Always had CONFIDENCE in my trucks .. DRIVE THAT TRUCK..😄 I HAD A WHITE 99 CHEVY TAHOE FOR ALMOST 8YRS LOVED THAT TRUCK

Be careful when you're in 4low, don't forget, not to go too fast in that gear . The engine RPM will probably remind you. I have a '93 siera 2500/4x4, You are going to be amazed at what that truck can do as you get more time in with it out in the hills !! Remember you have 3 well-positioned SKID PLATES on that trk. also , they protect you on those deep ruts . YOU DID RIGHT to get out and look any time you're not sure> next time you'll see the same thing and not have to because you'll know if you can or not !! YOU got a great deal on that trk. and you have really improved it more , I love to see nice people like you get blessed like that . and then letting me in on what you do so I can improve mine ! YOU basically have a new trk. there that can last for the next 25 years at least ! where can you buy a new trk . with options you put on, for what you have in it so far $$ ?? thanks alot .

Lower tire pressure with give you a lot more grip! So a air compressor would be a good investment, when your all done just air back up. Nice truck 👍

Just got 33's for 93. mud terrains. I'm going to go with a 2 or 3 inch lift. U gave high hopes for adventures with my little family

You can cut the bumpstops off under the upper control arm, and a lot of people do. I did it because I have a torsion key lift also with factory control arms and couldn’t get it aligned because it was hitting them. It definitely rides a lot better without them. The only thing is, when you jack the vehicle up the front suspension is completely is maxed out. Since you plan to use your 4wd when you’re on some rough terrain, I’d recommend keeping them. They’ll help keep your cv angles from breaking if the suspension is really flexed. If you have a welder you can cut it off and move it down about 1/2”

Have to say jimmy these are beautiful trucks I have a 96 Silverado with the 5.7 vortec and I have a 1990 suburban with the 5.7 tbi with over 380k on original engine but the photos of your truck could have been used for gm factory stock photos of the truck YOU SHOULD BE A GM PHOTOGRAPHER love all the videos as well 👍

The burb looks great Jimmy, keep the vids coming can't wait to see more.. I have a 94 Chevy suburban Silverado trim k1500 with 180,ooo miles it never gets old I enjoy driving it and off road with it , go on family trips I even use it for work at construction sites.. 🇺🇸👍 Like a Rock..

Suburban's rule, I love mine too. Keep yours forever, loaded new ones are $80k out the door now. New trucks get old real fast. :)

Always keep it in 4 low when ur descending a hill. Lest work for ur brakes. Good video. U will gain more experience as u continue to off road. Its better to go with other vehicles in case anything happens.

I love how much you love the truck…… you’re genuinely stoked

My dad bought a truck like this two months ago and I am very excited after watching this video. it's great. Thank you

I have a 19994x4 slt Yukon Truck and love it. I'm fixing it up too. Going to go off Roading and Camping 🥾🏕️. Thanks for your knowledge.

Good job. I have a 96 that the in tank fuel pump recently died, but now has been replaced this week and working fine. I call my GMC the Urban Assault Vehicle.

Purchased a 2004 K1500 Suburban Dec. 2019. Has 4wd and 4w low. No 2wd at all,it's so sweet. Handles like a dream. Air ride has been replaced with coil overs in the rear. I love it! Was a Ford Guy til I got the Suburban.

Nice job, and it is smart to get to know how the Burb will handle those hills. I give you mounds of credit for taking it slow and looking at the task before tackling it. I have a 03 AWD Yukon XL Denali, so single speed diff and I made it up hills like that and a little worse, covered with loose rock and gravel and the thing just crawled up it. The full size SUV is far more capable than many give it credit for, just stay off narrow paths.

Welcome to the world of 4x4ing there's nothing like it... Don't be afraid to put the burb to work🤙🏼

I grew up camping in a old 60's GMC Suburban with my dad, and I take my family camping in a last gen (97) GMC Suburban. Been wanting to put a small lift on her and take her out more and watching your videos gives me hope for life in the old girl.

Man just found your chan an am so excited! Subbed and liked right away. I've got a 1994 4x4 Chevy Suburban 6.5 Diesel that I want to build into an overlander and your chan looks like a great resource for info ideas and entertainment. I'll be watching and Thanks for sharing! Just cant beat the 1995 Suburban body style and your truck is Beautiful!

the hills never look the same grade on camera so i can only imagine the beast of a hill it is!

Makes me miss my 87 Lifted Suburban. Great Job Bruthaman. 👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿🇺🇲🇮🇱🇺🇲🤘🏿🤘🏾🤘🏽🤘🏼

Tie-Rod sleeves or HD tierods are a popular upgrade on these trucks when you drive off road.

I love that body style. I have a 99 Tahoe it does great.

Looking for one in my area now...found a Diesel 4 x 4 same year.....looking to use it for a camper/traveling truck....for hunting outside of my area.....Congrats ...God has blessed you again

That truck is gorgeous.

Rough country steering stabilizer will help with the life of your tie rod ends and idler arm and also less jolting in the steering wheel.

This is the best upgrade to do on a 90s suburban, tried to send a pic of mine but, anyway I put a double electric radiator fan setup from a 07 dodge caravan, easy mod, keeps it at 180 all day with ac...

Beautiful Suburban. I had a 1997 Suburban HD, tan and brown two tone, lift kit. Loved it, wish I had had a suburban again.

I did a fire trail in Big Sir ca right off the 1 with a 6x10 utility trailer on back, in 4low the suburban is a beast,I hit an area that was loose and probably 10% grade and started spinning,luckily was at a turn around,I have a 96' burb with the 5.7 4x4 now I'm gonna go full tilt with,you have one of the best bug out 4x4 trucks there are,enjoy!

You seem to be in my area around Santa Clarita there’s some fun stuff to discover in the area and explore. Be safe and keep the videos coming! I have a 96 and just have to put my lift on it! 225000 miles on it, bought it in Idaho for $450 put brakes and tires on it and drove it 8 times back and forth and the motor gave up the ghost , I’ve replaced everything in the drivetrain, From the Radiator Back to the rear end! I’ll never sell it, mines a Barn Door too

All Around, Great Video Jim! The Pic was Epic ! Lets Go!!!!! ⛰🏔

Man I got a 99 Tahoe and back when I was younger it also went up and down easily, hopefully I get it to the point where I can do something like this either with friends or family

Nice truck! It looks really great, specially with that landscape behind 👍 Love the idea with photos

How can someone dislike this

99 Yukon here. Looking forward to start my overland adventures. Very cool man

Oh brother. You should see the rocks we take our Tahoes /Suburbans/ Silverados over. Drive that thing!

Another worthwhile project is dripping out the complete interior seats and all and applying a product called lizard skin sound control and lizard skin ceramic insulation two coats of each on the interior batmetal of the truck that should make a big difference in the quality of your vehicle.

Dude I wouldn't have hesitated to take my 2wd suburban anywhere you went.

Rig looks beautiful 👍🏽. It’s definitely a lot more capable that what you think💪🏽. Keep exploring!

Yooo God. I loved your camera skills photographer

Dude one of your best videos also that rig is bad azzzzz

hit that e brake on them hills before changing into park and take it off after changing back to gear it helps save the parking paul and will hold the truckk a lil safer in theory. also lock it b4 changing gears on a hill itll help keep them from chunking into gear.

Try the trail from pioneer town to big bear. Or rowher flats or gold mountain ⛰ or Cleghorn. Nice burban man. Maybe I will see ya out there one time. I have a 2003 and love it. Dirtnation is a local 4x4 club great crew of guys and always welcoming new members. Amazing what you will try in your truck when there is a crew of people to help. Stay safe man!

This is the way to do it. Buy and fix up an old pickup or an old SUV and have fun with it. Brand new Suburbans and Yukons are so expensive today that it makes so much more sense to do the rough-roading with the beater (pretty nice beater!).

Those old ‘burbs are surprisingly capable, I got my hands on a ‘94 k2500 and it has gone through some pretty off-camber stuff with nothing but a good set of tires and the factory rear auto locker. They’re not rock-crawlers by any means, but they’re pretty tough! It’s definitely a plus that I have the FF 14-bolt though, gives me a little more peace of mind

I loved my blazers. You might want to look into the factory skid plates for transmissions and gas tanks.

The man said "ive got a wife and child at home and they want me to make dinner" lol. Times we live in.

There's a fiberglass company in Southern California, it's called fiberine. They do camper tops Custom for your suburban. It would make your suburban into a mobile command center. 👍 I wish you well on your journey

You gotta trust your sub more my dude, i live on a ranch and whenever i need to get somewhere i dont think most of our stuff can go i grab the sub, she never lets me down

The next upgrade for the 1995 GMC Suburban has to be the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra towing mirrors and yes they are stock

Beautiful. I love my 96 future overlander vehicle 😁

Wicked....🤟🏼 Awesome. Great video. 👍 Beautiful views... Love the suburbans.

I own a ram with 35s and a jeep on 35s . And love cruising in my suburban on 33s more than both of them

Im calling it. Fake video. I can tell because nobody has a GMT400 with a full set of working gauges.

bro you scored. Looks really good. get some recovery gear. join a 4x4 club you can learn a lot from the old timers

I love your Suburban! wish mine was that nice and low miles. You're right, these Suburbans are the best looking of alk the generations. I used to go off roading in the California desert a lot when I was young. I had an '84 Ramcharger with a 4" lift and BF Goodrich 33X12.5. Yes, the hills just don't look steep on camera, but they are. I'm looking forward to getting my '98 Suburban all sorted out and taking it off road next spring/summer.

I've got a '94 2-door. It works well off-road too (in the light to moderate stuff I've done). One thing, when you're not sure of the road - get out and walk it 1st so you know it's passable and safe to navigate. As it turns out, you did fine, but just a tactic for future excursions

I think you should have a buddy with you flying a drone with a go-pro to get Evan cooler footage.

Having fun, what it’s all about.

Thanks for the inspiration! Had my 1995 Chevy Tahoe for over a year. Raptor Lined it, but still never had a chance to take it overlanding. Hopefully before the end of this year I'll get a chance to do so... Not many spots near me in NC to go off road without breaking a law. Wish I was in the West...

Look back... late 80's early 90's ... Chevy had a Ducks Unlimited Camo version special package... included a jon boat on top, camo seat covers and wood trim... very nice vehicle to fit the cross between off road, mild off road, and people hauling... just something to look up and use for ideas .... Subs are great vehicle sadly the older ones are drove to the grave, many are rusted in the back from launching boats, headlining falling... just used up they are so good...

OBS for the win baby!

The tailgate on your rig would work out really good for an overland rig.

Going out alone it’s necessary to bring a day or two supply of water, some food first aid-always in the truck-etc...

Not bad, but don't be scared. I've taken a '04 CR-V that's only front wheel drive in some sketchy dried up creek but it wasn't a big deal since it was mostly hard packed... it's the loose stuff that gets you stuck and the rough stuff that breaks things. Heck, I've had to "rally" my Lancer down my friends overly long red clay driveway after a hard rain because there was only one way out... not recommended but it was no worse than roads with potholes or under construction with a bit of mud on top lol... only difference was if I stopped or went to slow I'd get stuck. Now that was a fun time lmao

hi 1ROAD you can't beat a GMC truck actually that's when they made the good trucks 95

best cars ever i have a two door 1996 taho and it's got 500000 thousand miles in it and she runs like a dream and i have a 2018 taho LTZ that i don't drive cuz i love my old lady much more ......AHMED FRM BAGHDAD IRAQ

Love your channel!!! keep it up!

That's smart wheeling sending GPS coordinations to a buddy just in case its always nice to have co-pilot as a extra Lookout and hand in case things get a little sideways. Suburban looks sweet i have a 04 put on level kit torsion keys gonna do non torsion lift this summer to run 35s

Next up? E-Locker for front axle !

Hey man you are such a nice guy.I feel like you with my pajero sport.

I've done Gorman is my C1500 Burban. Hella fun

Love the Suburbans ihave 2 an 86 lifted and a 96 2500 that is getting a lift and converted to overlanding!!!! I'm on the wet side of the state from ya!!

What a nice truck. You know what we do with trucks like yours in Saudi. Dude GMC old (90’s and down) trucks can handle a lot. They’re well made !

I went up way more challenging stuff in my old 1990 1500 with highway tires. If you have the factory locker in back you can do more than you think. Also, I wouldn't trim the bump stops. You will start breaking stuff. Just watch the breakovers since the wheelbase is so long.

6:52 your suburban needs the restroom so bad it’s front wheels are tucked lol

Yea take the bump stops off. I have a 6 inch lift on mine best thing I did for my burb man. Love it the Rough Country and affordable to

Just so you know another good shock is the Rancho. They have the standard rs5000x and the adjusable rs9000x . I had the rs5000x on my 96' Dodge Dakota 4x4 and loved them. One thing to do would be to air down your tire's , they would grab better.

I put in 5000# air bags on the rear of my 99, the kit i got is for a K2500. You should look into it.

One hell of a truck

By the way, your Suburban is awesome. I'm really in love. I guess that's why I'm going to get one of these.

Great videos you should probably invest in a portable air pump as well for when you may have to air down.

Great job on the truck..that suburban is awesome.

I have a '95 Chevy K1500 Suburban (original owner) that I'm in the process of converting for my photography road trips. Looking to build a sleeping platform with slide out drawers to keep camera gear and other supplies out of view, but first need a solution for the inside-mounted spare tire. Not too keen on stowing it on the roof since I don't want to wrestle getting a 70 or 80 pound tire on/off the roof. Looking for a rear bumper with a swing arm to mount the spare and still have access to the rear barn doors...just aren't too many aftermarket solutions available for a Suburban (plenty though if you happen to have a tiny 4Runner) short of having one fabricated. Any ideas? I'm all ears.

You have inspire me to do so many things to my 98 K2500 454. Especially your recent light videos. With this lift, after all this time, what would you recommend from your time together? I have been considering this specific lift for a year now. 🤔

Maybe it’s the brackets that are mounted to the lower control arms maybe take them off an mount the shock to the original mounting bracket on the lower control arm so your shocks have a little bit more travel. That should salve the issue I think.

No cell??? Take your ham test and carry a VHF walkie-talkie with you.. there is always a repeater within reach... And you can get a walkie-talkie for around 30 bucks

An important trick to learn when going up hills you don't know you can make is learning how to back down. Don't try to turn left or right once you figure out you are not going to make the hill. Stop. Stop as straight up and down as you can. The first thing you learn backing down (besides going as slow as possible) is when you touch the breaks, the front end wants to lock and swing around. Here is the trick (yes I know that your rear brakes are going to take a beating, you are trying Not to roll your truck): Before you move backwards, put on the park brake. Yep, the park brake. Now shift to 4X4 Low if you weren't already there. Now, use power to just barely overcome the breaks to start backing. As soon as you ease off the power, the truck will stop or nearly stop, BUT, it will stop straight and not sideways. Keep inching down the hill this way. You can even ride the brake pedal with your left foot while modulating the gas with your right. I have brought many a vehicle down hills safely that owners got stuck using the above method. Often the vehicle is sideways to the climb and nearly ready to topple over and roll. I just get in (carefully, sometimes with the uphill door open and people hanging on it), smash the park brake, put her in reverse and gas it backwards to get it straight again and then proceed as I outlined above. Good luck and pay attention to the many folks that have commented here with good advice. Hill climbs are where you roll your truck. Getting stuck on a trail is not such a threat to you or your truck. Rolling it is. Hill climbs are to be taken very carefully and best with another truck and experienced driver accompanying. PS I am in Fallbrook, CA and grew up in PV and know the LA area well. I have a 1996 K2500, GMC Burb with a 454 all stock. I have learned a great deal from you. Thanks for all the great videos!

Has he never off road before?

I’ve done that in my 2wd Yukon they are very capable just send it parts are cheap and your tires aren’t big enough to snap and axle

Road was so treacherous, it knocked your hat totally backwards at 2:14 :-D :-D ;-)

That looks just like a trail I’ve taken a few time just south of Pocatello Idaho. Fun little trail I’ve done it in a stock short box k1500 with street tires. Had no doubt you’d be fine

Just like they have jeep runs. We should have GMC truck run with old trucks an newer.

There is definitely a reason U.S. Secret Service has used Suburbans for a long time now. There is also a reason you don't find many available online for sale. I think most people that own Suburbans especially K series (aka 4x4) tend to keep them. I hope to start my overhaul and overland project soon myself.

Looks like my driveway up here in Montana our old Astrovan AWD makes it out even in the snow (most of the time) we now have a 2005 Suburban to get us out

So are you going to keep the stock bumpers or are you going to get some beefier ones? Truck looks amazing by the way