blueranger501
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Hey all,
Long, long time coming, will do my best to document everything up to this point (and keep you updated on the current and future progress). I bought this truck brand new in 2004 with 11 miles on the ODO so we have a lot of history together (16 years!). This happened after a deal to buy a similar 2002 supercharged, coilovers, sweet stereo etc fell though so its been a long 16 years getting back to (and even better than) the truck I originally wanted and dreamed of.
Why BlueRanger? My first truck was a 98 Ford Ranger, 2wd, stock years, 2.5L 4 banger for a whopping 119 hp. Freeway trips and 3rd gear pinned hills were the norm. Loved the truck but wanted 4x4 and more power. Sold it to a friend who sold it to another friend – no idea where she is now. Used to be my old AIM handle, who has that anymore? Still don't have a name for this truck 16 years later so suggestions welcome
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Overall goal is to be able to do everything well, nothing great (or can I?). A lot of diverse dirt in Southern California from Ocitilllo, Glamis and Mexico. A lot of mountains to explore nearby as well…wanted something to do it all and get me back home safe and some weekend runs to Home Depot. As tempting as LT is I just didn’t want the added width and fiberglass, although I may cave eventually, we will see.
I’ll do my best to document the last 16 years in the coming days but a lot is happening NOW, including a supercharger install. Wanted to get the post up now and piece together the loose ends later. Ultimately hoping I can help / inspire others as has been done to me through many years of reading/researching/modifying. Big thanks to others on here for the inspiration and help, specifically Lancehansen (I bought his old rear bumper), Seanpistol, and Rickashay. Toyotech and Kpac, enjoying your builds too.
Current Status:
2004 Tundra AC SR5 TRD 4x4
Current Mileage: 153K
Suspension:
Front:
Driveline:
Armor/Recovery/Lighting:
Interior:
I’m sure I will think of more little things but that’s the 99% of the build as of now. Looking forward to updating and following others as well, cheers!
Long, long time coming, will do my best to document everything up to this point (and keep you updated on the current and future progress). I bought this truck brand new in 2004 with 11 miles on the ODO so we have a lot of history together (16 years!). This happened after a deal to buy a similar 2002 supercharged, coilovers, sweet stereo etc fell though so its been a long 16 years getting back to (and even better than) the truck I originally wanted and dreamed of.
Why BlueRanger? My first truck was a 98 Ford Ranger, 2wd, stock years, 2.5L 4 banger for a whopping 119 hp. Freeway trips and 3rd gear pinned hills were the norm. Loved the truck but wanted 4x4 and more power. Sold it to a friend who sold it to another friend – no idea where she is now. Used to be my old AIM handle, who has that anymore? Still don't have a name for this truck 16 years later so suggestions welcome
.Overall goal is to be able to do everything well, nothing great (or can I?). A lot of diverse dirt in Southern California from Ocitilllo, Glamis and Mexico. A lot of mountains to explore nearby as well…wanted something to do it all and get me back home safe and some weekend runs to Home Depot. As tempting as LT is I just didn’t want the added width and fiberglass, although I may cave eventually, we will see.
I’ll do my best to document the last 16 years in the coming days but a lot is happening NOW, including a supercharger install. Wanted to get the post up now and piece together the loose ends later. Ultimately hoping I can help / inspire others as has been done to me through many years of reading/researching/modifying. Big thanks to others on here for the inspiration and help, specifically Lancehansen (I bought his old rear bumper), Seanpistol, and Rickashay. Toyotech and Kpac, enjoying your builds too.
Current Status:
2004 Tundra AC SR5 TRD 4x4
Current Mileage: 153K
Suspension:
Front:
- King Ext Travel 2.5 w/ 700lb coil
- Built Right Uniball UCA
- Spindle Gussets
- Coil Bucket Gussets
- Built Right Custom Lower A-Arm to improve ground clearance and caster
- Timbren Bumpstops
- Cam Tab Gussets
- Icon Piggyback 2.5 Resi w/ 3-leaf AAL replacement for overload
Driveline:
- 315/70/17 Falken AT3s
- Method 701 Bronze 17x8s
- Full size spare mounted in bed w/ 3-strap
- 1” Wheel Adaptors in Front
- Nitro 4.88 Gears
- ARB Air Lockers F/R w/ Compressor in engine bay
- ARB Breather Kit mounted next to brake booster
- Aisen Manual Hub Conversion
- Doug Thorley Shorty Headers
- Spintech Sportsman Street direct muffler replacement
- TRD Supercharger w/ 9th & 10th Injector (install underway)
- Unichip (install underway)
- Volant CAI (install underway)
- TRD 160 Thermostat
- Innovate Motorsports PSB-1 Boost/AFR gauge in A-Pillar mount
- ScanGauge (need to program trans temp, any help appreciated)
- IPT Valve Body Transmission Mod
Armor/Recovery/Lighting:
- Brute Force Fab Front Bumper
- BajaDesigns 20” OnX Light Bar
- BajaDesigns Squadron Sports Amber Spot/Fog Combo
- Smittybuilt X20 10K w/ Syn-line & wireless remote
- HIDRetrofit HID Projector Replacement w/lighted Halos + Turning Signals
- Custom Aluminum Front Skid Plate (Brand new Skid Row for sale)
- Custom Aluminum Oil Pan Skid Plate (Brand dnew Skid Row for sale)
- Skid Row Transmission Skid Plate
- Skid Row Transfer Case Skid Plate
- Custom SoloDesigns High-Clearance Rear Bumper
- LineX Bed Liner
Interior:
- Kenwood KDC X-700 Deck (replacing with Alpine 149-BT)
- Polk DB 6502 Components in Front / stock paper rear
- Kenwood X-450-4, rear bridged to sub (300x1), mounted on cab wall behind driver rear bench
- Infintiy Kappa Perfect 10” in custom baffle w/ fiberglassed storage compartment
- SoundDeadening Showdown Front Door Treatment (Tiles, Foam, MLV).
- Wet Okole Seat covers Black/Charcoal combo F/R (2nd set!)
- 20% 3M tint on front
- Kenwood TM-281A Race Radio w/ Mag Mount as needed
- Blue LED Dash Mod
- WeatherTech Front Floor Liners
- Modified Drivers rail for more legroom (I’m 6’5”)
- Rear Suspension makeover – taking ideas
- Thinking Spring under w/ low-profile bed shock hoop or cantilever setup
- Archive Garage Hammer Shackles (when available)
- Beef up recovery gear options (Factor55)
- ARB Fridge
- Bed Cage for RTT flush w/ roofline
- Rear Lights for Bumper
- Backup Camera?
- Rock Lights?
I’m sure I will think of more little things but that’s the 99% of the build as of now. Looking forward to updating and following others as well, cheers!
