2003 5-lug

Not too much of an update, began to build a new center console made from aluminum that I plan to make bolt in and possibly as a stock replacement type. Started the truck to make sure the A/C still worked which it did so I decided to add a new route for the vent to lead into the cup holders on the new console.

Batteries are mounted and the 3.0 x 18" Fox triples are about to be put on the truck.

Next is a full floater, 35's, and re-build of engine cage to make room for the turbo.

 

turbo???!!!!!!!
and that pic of your truck in the air with the bedside partly ripped off has been the front screen of my iphone for a few months.

 

Haha nice.

Yes turbo, if I don't find a good deal on an LS1+.

 

Had to redo my intake so I got rid of the pos K&N air filter and went with an AEM dry flow and picked up a wrap for it.




The 3.0 x 18 triple bypasses are in but I won't be running them quite yet since I put the link tabs on the rear end too close to the back half tubes, plus I want to remake the front link perches to have more angle in them as well.

 

What turbo kit are you gonna do?

 

Decided to do some sheet metal work to the bed cage. Don't mind the gap, I just have them wedged in there for mock up.

 

I'm going to do something a little more custom so I can fit it between the engine cage and shock mounts.

 

Sweet Build

 

Nice cant wait to see what you come up with. Truck is looking dope as usual

 

Thanks guys.

 

Sub'd! This thing is awesome!

 

Did a little more outfitting of the in-cab. Headsets and radio are hooked up, as well as a rear camera and 7" LCD screen for audio & video purposes when I'm on the way out to an event or a desert trip. Both are temporary placements until I re-design my center console which I may build as an OEM replacement.

 

So good. Can't wait to see the center console.

 

Ditched the beat up 1-piece, decided to go back to it's original 01-04 front end.

Mock up;

 

Your truck smogable with the cell ?

 

Rebuilt engine cage;

 

Wow, beautiful work on the truck man! Crazy build!

 

Trimmed the fiberglass for the 35's to clear at bump. Tires sit about an inch from the glass.

 

Damn things come a long way since I was last out there.