04 Supercharged Trd light Expo build!

Hello all

Picked up this one owner 2004 Supercharged Trd from a local Porsche Dealer who actually took it on trade from the original owners. It has 170k on the clock but the PO's were cyclist and traveled all over the PNW competing, so all well maintained highway miles.
Best part was the 10k I paid for it!

Pic's of the truck the day it came home

 

Holy crap, nice find!

 

Now for the good stuff, planning on keeping the build fairly simple but I've been down the slippery slope more then once!

Purpose of build
Light weight overlanding/Hunting/flyfishing rig, built for two and a small dog since all the kids are grown.

1. Had to get rid of the god awful 18" wheels for something more my style, so purchased 5 16" ultra wheels and Toyo At 2's

 

2.
Scored a 2007 Panther Cascade camper last week, nothing fancy just a sleeper that weighs only 610lbs price 3500 with the trailer.

 

Thanks bud

 

Couldn't resist tearing into the Panther camper before the holiday weekend! The original layout sucked A$$ I removed the useless table and unbolted the driver side cushion, then installed some cross member supports for 3 removable 2x8's that will be stored beneath the passenger side bench seat. The cushion that was removed will now be the back support for the passenger side bench and will also be used for the bed platform. I still need to install some retaining straps for the 2x8's when they are stored.

The plan is to install a small removable camp kitchen on the driver side that can be used inside the camper and outside.

 

Ordered a truck fridge TF51 that should be delivered on the 12th! It will be installed the furthest upfront on the driver side near the outlet.

 

Looking good man

 

Thanks

 

Nice. The supercharger will come in handy.

 

Sweet build. I'm looking forward to seeing how this goes. Great start so far!

 

Ok the wife decided she wanted something with more comforts so I'm scrapping the camper remodel and purchased a 2018 Super lite 610RSL today also ordered a set of AP rear springs and Airbags.

 

Lol expecially now

 

Well scroll up to see the changes lol and thanks bud!

 

Oh, for sure now. If you ever want to consider more boost or forced injected mods feel free to ask me or those on the TRD s/c thread.

My first suggestion would be a smaller pulley for more pull.

 

Will do bro and thanks

 

Well looks like I'm not buying the Travel light after all! Upon arriving at dealer I noticed that there was a gap between the driver's side exterior panel and the roof then after inspection of the interior I noticed that the over head fixtures didn't look right so I went to touch one and it fell out! Wtf This is a 2018 then noticed the floorpan in the shower wasn't completely caulked! To make matters worse the dealer refused to refund my down payment even though I hadn't signed any contracts or a non refundable notice! No worries I've contacted my bank and filed a claim.
The things some places will do, stay away from Click it RV in Spokane WA and stay away from travel lite campers!

 

Wow really. Unless they have it in writing somewhere not refunding your down payment is criminal imo.

 

I know right! I have been in the auto industry for 24 years and I've never tried to keep a customers down payment, hell one time I sold a vehicle to a customer who paid cash, he signed all the legal documents but the next day he was not happy with the choice he made so we gave him his money back. He came back 2 days later and I sold him another vehicle... He came back the following day again lol and we refunded his money once again, only to return 2 weeks later after I reached out to him about a fresh trade and yes he purchased it lol now 8 years later his entire family has purchased all their vehicles from me.

Unfortunately some dealers just don't get it! It's about longevity, repeat business, and custom service! I've made a career out of the auto industry and have past down all my clients to my son, since I've been a gm for years now.

 

Refund received today!