I built this truck mostly to take us down intermediate trails, to find the best campsite possible, to be comfortable while doing so, and not break the bank. There's usually 3 or 4 people when we go out, plus 4 dogs. I've been very happy with it, but it definitely has it's limitations. On to the mods.
Suspension/steering/tires:
3 inch overall lift, keys up front and spacers in the rear.
Z71 rear springs.
Bilstein 5100 shocks.
Rear sway bar delete(unless towing).
Tie rod reinforcement sleeves.
All components replaced with Moog and/or heavy duty.
2 inch wheel spacers.
285/75/16 Cooper STT Pros.
Drivetrain:
U-joints replaced with off the shelf Spicers.
Factory G80 rear differential.
Factory NP246 replaced with manual shift NP241.
Many, MANY CV axle replacements.
Electrical:
Auxiliary AGM battery mounted in center console.
260A alternator.
200W solar panel mounted on hood.
1000W inverter.
Battery relay to give the option of charging the aux battery from the engine or self jumping.
Bearcat 880 CB radio.
Interior and offroad lights, along with radio, can be toggled between main or aux battery.
Inverter and refrigerator run off aux battery.
Body/Misc
Smittybuilt GMT400 grill guard.
Vents cut into hood.
eBay snorkel.
Custom limb risers.
Front lower valance removed.
Custom built roof rack.
Spare mounted on rear door.
Dual auxiliary cooling fans mounted inside fan shroud.
1/8" steel front, front diff, and transfer case skid plates.
ToDo List:
Spohn rear adjustable control arms and track bar.
New wheels with proper offset to ditch the spacers.
Make a front winch mount/bumper.
Figure out what to do about front axle geometry. Either go to a 6" lift kit, drop my front diff 1" and use CV spacers, or do a SAS. I'm sick of replacing axles.
Get a full size spare.
Get off my butt and install the 4.30 gears. They make great door stops though.
I probably forgot a few things, I'll update if they come to me. I also don't have too many recent pictures of it, which I guess I'll have to work on.
Suspension/steering/tires:
3 inch overall lift, keys up front and spacers in the rear.
Z71 rear springs.
Bilstein 5100 shocks.
Rear sway bar delete(unless towing).
Tie rod reinforcement sleeves.
All components replaced with Moog and/or heavy duty.
2 inch wheel spacers.
285/75/16 Cooper STT Pros.
Drivetrain:
U-joints replaced with off the shelf Spicers.
Factory G80 rear differential.
Factory NP246 replaced with manual shift NP241.
Many, MANY CV axle replacements.
Electrical:
Auxiliary AGM battery mounted in center console.
260A alternator.
200W solar panel mounted on hood.
1000W inverter.
Battery relay to give the option of charging the aux battery from the engine or self jumping.
Bearcat 880 CB radio.
Interior and offroad lights, along with radio, can be toggled between main or aux battery.
Inverter and refrigerator run off aux battery.
Body/Misc
Smittybuilt GMT400 grill guard.
Vents cut into hood.
eBay snorkel.
Custom limb risers.
Front lower valance removed.
Custom built roof rack.
Spare mounted on rear door.
Dual auxiliary cooling fans mounted inside fan shroud.
1/8" steel front, front diff, and transfer case skid plates.
ToDo List:
Spohn rear adjustable control arms and track bar.
New wheels with proper offset to ditch the spacers.
Make a front winch mount/bumper.
Figure out what to do about front axle geometry. Either go to a 6" lift kit, drop my front diff 1" and use CV spacers, or do a SAS. I'm sick of replacing axles.
Get a full size spare.
Get off my butt and install the 4.30 gears. They make great door stops though.
I probably forgot a few things, I'll update if they come to me. I also don't have too many recent pictures of it, which I guess I'll have to work on.
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