I remember that rig - like a 4Runner version of an Avalanch. Stood out too cause it was from Flori-duh? I dig it, but not much of a FL mud truck -wonder how it will do in the deep sand and whoops? Can you slam the front end or jump it? I am still guessing what its best use would be?
You must have one hell of a college job to afford such a nice rig that or a great pops. Me - flat broke in college and left in debt - and not car debt. But I remember the kids that had the nice cars, the more expensive than my dads car type cars.
Interweb is all about pix - or it didn't happen type mentality, don't get shook.
Ya I donno if I will be jumping it, just because it's my DD and I can't afford to find out if it would break. No it's not really much of a mudder, but I haven't tried yet. I don't think I'll be putting it in the mud too much, even though I know that's what we're all about down here. Though I plan to go to a pretty big bog coming up, just to show it off a bit
And as far as affording the truck, I had to give my parents my 06 T4R for my little brother, in exchange for them getting me this. It was in their favor by about 6 or 7k. I had orginally bought the 06 in 06 for $10,000 from an old man that I used to help out in the neighborhood when I was younger. He was moving and didn't feel like taking it with him all the way up north. I'm forever grateful. I got the 10k from working my ass off during highschool bussing tables lol. Totally worth it in the end.
Any ya I got you about the internet and pics. Thanks for the comments!
i wonder how many state inspection stations or cops would have a problem with that front bumper? i know it wouldnt pass in my state, N.J.
Here in FL we still believe in the constitution. hehe jk. But cops here really don't care about stuff like that. In fact, sometimes they'll come talk to you about it just to tell you they think it's cool.
This is the first time I've seen it. I think it looks pretty cool, but I was sad to hear it has stock suspension and a crapload of body lift.
I'm glad you got a good deal on it since the suspension is shot.You will want to get that fixed asap or it WILL cause you considerable grief.
Are those mirror lights fabricated or off the shelf?
The guy had some fab skills, no doubt. What did he do with the back bumper, if anything? From the shots posted it looks stock besides maybe the cutout for the spare. Just mho, but if I were to spend that much time fabricating cool parts I would have fabbed something not readily available like a cool rear bumper. Congrats on the truck though. It is definitely one-of-a-kind.imp:
I have to find a job so I can afford to do what I want with the suspension. I'm working on it, it's just hard to find a job in a town with 3 colleges (100,000+ kids my age looking for the same job).
The mirror lights are fabricated I think. He has them on one of his other buggies too. I'll post some pics. The back bumper is stock, but the tire carrier swings down by way of the winch. I have plans for the back but I don't have the time/money right now to even think about it. Thanks for the comments!
I would definitely get that suspension taken care of. The LAST thing I would want with a truck with that much lift and 35's is to have bad shocks, it is just unsafe. I would look into the Rad Flo kit from overland warehouse. It uses really good materials and is much more beefy than most others on the market.
As for the body lift, any steering issues aside, a 4" body lift can be dangerous in general as it puts so much strain on the body mounts. There have been cases where trucks with large body lifts have had the body sheer away from the frame.
With a 1.5" body lift and coilovers, you can fit 35's so you can keep your tires. There is even one guy running 35's without a body lift and another who had a 2.5" body lift who was running 37's. It is possible.
Ya the rad-flo was the first thing I wanted until I saw the price. I don't really know what I'm going to to yet, but it needs to happen soon, therefore, it will probably be on the cheaper end until I can get some money saved up.
I understand your thoughts on the body lift for sure. I have read about this happening too. I like the height of the truck (and so do the girls), so I'm taking it over to a buddies house so we can look at it and reinforce it if/where necessary.
Please post some pictures of the bed area. I am interested on how they worked through this area when doing the conversion.
I will. But I gotta warn you, it's in rough shape right now. It's not done.
How do we know that is really what you look like? Looks photoshopped to me.....
I am just kidding, congrats on the purchase, I think it is a pretty sweet runner!
But really how do we know that is you...anybody facebook friends with this guy?
:lmao:
Now if I was going to fake myself, why the hell would I make myself a skinny indian guy with a goofy smile? lmao
Congrats on the purchase. Also I would read over my last comment, I think you really need to look at the suspension and also as rook said, look at the body lift to see if it was reinforced.
I am curious how tall this thing really is, when it stops raining can you measure from the ground to the top of the wheel well? I think stock is around 33, so I am curious what yours is.
And I am jealous people at your college like the big truck, at mine they just look at me at that guy who clearly must just hate the environment. :bash:
I don't actually have anything to measure with right now. But I'll see if I can find something. Next time I go out to my buddies house, I'll get it measured.
And screw 'em. There's only precious little time to keep doing stuff like this. BTW i like your truck.
Gotta love the South. Well a I wouldn't consider a lot of Florida the South, but that is a different story.
There are plenty of lifted trucks on Clemson's campus. People would look at you funny if you drove a Prius.
One picture is good Kyle, but I'm ready to see more.![]()
Ya most of Florida isn't the south. But the panhandle where I go to school sure is. And prius might as well be illegal here haha
Just a few shot's of other work by the same guy. He builds some crazy stuff. And yes that's 6WD for those of you who have never seen it before. Now I really need to stop procrastinating and go write my lab report LMAO thanks for all the comments guys, and I'm sorry I haven't got pics yet... hopefully the weather cooperates tomorrow :/