DUB Magazine's LFTD&LVLD, Issue 21

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EDITOR’S NOTES

ISSUE 21

JOHNSON VALLEY, CA

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he weather is officially warmer and that means weekend car shows, trips and more fun under the sun! If you haven’t gotten your ride ready to show off now that the weather’s nicer what are you waiting for?! If it’s inspiration you need, we’ve got plenty in this Issue’s pages...

Edward Ho’s Toyota Tundra was something he had been wanting to build for quite a while. After seeing various Tundras dressed up at past SEMA Shows, he knew he needed to try his hand at his own. The result was his unique Chase Truck Tundra that’s definitely one of the best on the scene.

Eric Gosselin of ECD is no stranger to wrapping tons of show-worthy rigs so when it came to do his, he had to come correct. He chose a unique wrap inspired by Jordan 5 Retros accented with red and went to work creating his very own Desert Max.

With Jeep bringing back it’s iconic truck, Taylor Sprayberry wanted to emphasize the legendary Jeep pickup by turning an old J10 into a modern legend. With vintage looks and up-to-date amenities, his J10 he calls “KAOS” will get you excited for the upcoming Jeep Gladiator!

Christopher Varner knows that life’s too short to care about the haters and created the big blue Papasmurf Jeep Wrangler with the help of his admiring daughter. While some might not approve of the bold Jeep, Christoper isn’t one to seek approval or follow the norm!

Building a truck that stands out from the crowd takes a bit of creativity and imagination. Chad “Cantcolor” Carothers is a person that is always finding new ways to express his visions and his Great White Chevy Silverado perfectly embodies that trait.

Michael Garza would flip through truck magazines as a kid and now he’s been fortunate enough to have his own in one! His Xcalibur Ford F-250 Super Duty might be his first, but it certainly won’t be his last.

When Eden Gonzales needed the ultimate toy hauler, he built The Commander - a dieselpowered Hummer H2 that’s anything but ordinary. Big, bagged and dressed in bold camo, his H2 is hard to miss and definitely commands your attention!

These are all inspirational rides that were inspired by something. Take a deeper look into their stories in the following pages and we hope you become inspired to start your build before summer’s over!

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34 1982 JEEP J10 “KAOS” 42 2010 JEEP JK “PAPASMURF” 50 2005 HUMMER H2 “THE COMMANDER” 56 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD “DESERT MAX” 62 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA “CHASE TRUCK TUNDRA” 70 XCALIBUR MOTORSPORTS 2017 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY 76 2017 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 Z71 “SHARKNADO” 82 THE SCENE: 2019 TEXAS HOLD ’EM

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Now that the cat is out the bag. We teamed up with @fueloffroad to debut their new 44x16.50x30 on a set of their 30x16 FF43’s in brushed w/polished windows.

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PERFORMANCE & ACC.

Check out these performance upgrades and aftermarket accessories that will complete your custom.

ANZO USA FORD F-150 18-19 LED PROJECTOR PLANK STYLE SWITCHBACK HEADLIGHT 909.468.3688 | ANZOUSA.COM /ANZO-USA-880402302035278 @ANZOUSA

The new LED Projector Plank Style headlight features revolutionary switchback technology with up to 30% improved road illumination, with no drilling required. It’s 100% street legal LED switchback headlights that have superior high-power SMD LED white and Amber function. They’re manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specs and feature an internal constant current, waterproof inductive driver, while being operational in extreme cold/hot temperatures. $999.00

BDS SUSPENSION 2014-2018 CHEVY/ GMC 1500 8” COILOVER SYSTEM 517.279.2139 BDS-SUSPENSION.COM /BDSSUSPENSIONS @BDSSUSPENSIONS

BDS Suspension raises the bar with new 8” highclearance coilover systems and 8” coilover upgrades for the 2014-2018 Chevy/GMC 1500 trucks. These systems join the current 2”, 4”, 6” and 8” lift options allowing room for larger wheels/tires while taking performance to the next level. These new suspension systems utilize the tried and true high-clearance IFS design that has made BDS the preferred suspension lift for late-model GMs updated to correct suspension, steering and driveline geometry for improved on road comfort and off-road performance and combine with with FOX 2.5 factory series coilovers and 2.0 shocks. As with all BDS suspension systems these new 8” coilover options are backed by Factory Protection Plus, offering you peace of mind for your adventure. This includes a BDS No Fine Print Warranty, FMVSS No.126 compliance testing and a 5-year,100,000-mile drivetrain warranty.

BULLY DOG BDX PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMER 940.783.9915 | BULLYDOG.COM /BULLYDOGTECH | @BULLYDOGTECH

Bully Dog’s BDX performance tuner gives drivers the edge they need, whether tackling tough terrain, pulling a heavy payload or maximizing fuel economy on the highway. Its sleek design, full-color display and customizable gauges help track and adjust powertrain performance to deliver more horsepower and torque when it’s needed most. Cloud-based tune delivery over built-in WiFi means that the BDX will always be running the latest tuning, enabling drivers to stay one step ahead of the pack. $399.00 18

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HAMMERHEAD ARMOR LOW PROFILE FORMED BRUSH GUARD 601.498.9504 HAMMERHEADARMOR.COM /HAMMERHEADARMOR @HAMMEREHEADARMOR

Designed to stand up to the punishment of on-road and off-road driving, the low profile formed brush guard has a light offering of four 3.25” x 3.25” cubes, as well as a 20” single row light bar in the brush guard and a 20” light bar in the center of the bumper. It’s reinforced to allow for extra strength while allowing the bumper to be as light as possible. The shackle mounts are a part of the mounting surface to the frame, extending through the bumper and are welded on the inside and outside of the bumper. $1,789.00

HEISE LED LIGHTING DRL SERIES DUAL-ROW LED LIGHTBARS 800.221.0932 | HEISELED.COM |

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Heise’s DRL Series dual-row lightbars have an integrated daytime running light in the center along the entire length of the bar. The daytime running lights can be lit without the off-road lights being on. Rated IP67 with a military-grade metal breather port that allows moisture to escape. Built to last, featuring Heise’s proprietary torture-tested heavy-duty construction with a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate lens, backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Available in 8” to 50” lightbar sizes.

JKS JEEP JL FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS 517.278.1226 | JKSMFG.COM /JKSMFG | @JKSMFG

Built for strength and improved performance, these bolt-on replacement arms dwarf the factory units built from 2” OD x .250” DOM tubular construction and feature swaged ends to maximize tube size and maintain wall thickness. The ends are robotically welded to ensure quality, strength and precision fitment. At the axle mounted end the arms uses a preinstalled OE-durometer premium quality Clevite rubber bushing to provide great durability, quiet operation and better isolation of road noise and vibrations. At the other end is a forged flex joint to add plenty of adjustability for use with 0-4.5” of lift. The forged flex joints use a 1.25” -12 threaded shank along with a jam nut to lock down the length while allowing 30-degrees of misalignment for impressive articulation. Servicing is easy via the grease fitting at the base of the joint. $350.00 20

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SCT X4 PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMER 407.774.2447 | SCTFLASH.COM |

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SCT’s X4 Performance Programmer is designed to get every ounce of performance out of your vehicle. If you need more horsepower, torque or better fuel economy, the X4 will give it to you. But that’s not all since you also get clear DTC codes, data log your vehicle performance, monitor engine parameters and much more. It’s easy to use and is a must have for any modification. $399.00

REDLINE RL-600 FULL SYNTHETIC BRAKE FLUID 800.624.7958 | REDLINEOIL.COM /REDLINESYNTHETICOIL @RED_LINE_OIL

Formulated using the highest-quality esters that Red Line is known for throughout its line of highperformance lubricants, RL-600 is ready for use in road vehicles, race cars, off-roaders and motorcycles.

RL-600 is a DOT 4 brake fluid engineered using a strict combination of Borate Esters and Glycol Ethers, in addition to specific moisture and corrosion inhibitors, for exceptional performance under any conditions. Brake fluids of all kinds are subject to moisture absorption throughout their lifecycles and that moisture can reduce the fluid’s wet boiling point, lowering its effectiveness. Red Line’s RL-600 combats this problem with its use of components which reduce moisture absorption. $16.95

STEELCRAFT AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT TUBULAR DOORS 888.261.4537 | STEELCRAFTAUTOMOTIVE.COM @STEELCRAFT_AUTOMOTIVE

Steelcraft’s new Wrangler JL replacement doors are constructed of 1.25” tubing for strength and come equipped with a heavy-duty striker latch that will be durable and dependable for many years to come. In addition, Steelcraft Doors allow you to utilize the OE Mirrors with a simple 3-bolt installation, keeping your safety features available and functional. Designed for everyone from the enthusiast to the everyday driver who’s looking for the thrill of getting in the wind and seeking adventure!

WILWOOD DISC BRAKES TACTICAL XTREME TX6R 2014-PRESENT RAM 2500/3500 FRONT BRAKE KITS WILWOOD.COM

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Give your RAM truck the braking power it needs. Wilwood Tactical Xtreme TX6R big brake kits use components and technology originally developed for tactical, armored and extreme-duty specialized vehicles. TX6R brake kits feature massive 6-piston forged aluminum calipers, 16.00” diameter Spec37 alloy directional vane slotted face rotors and BP-20 compound SmartPads. Enjoy unmatched braking capacity for all types of high-demand highway, towing, hauling, commercial and off-road applications. $2,295.95

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WHEELS

4PLAY WHEELS 4P60 844.793.7504 | 4PLAYWHEELS.COM /AMERICANTRUXXFORGED @AMERICANTRUXX AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 20X10, 22X10, 22X12 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : BRUSHED BLACK AND BRUSHED GUNMETAL

AMERICAN OFF ROAD WHEELS A106 323.887.8600 | AORWHEELS.COM /AMERICANOFFROADWHEELS @AMERICANOFFROADWHEELS AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 20X10, 20X12, 20X14, 22X12 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : BLACK MACHINED, BLACK MILLED, BLACK MILLED RED, BLACK MILLED BLUE, BLACK MACHINED BLUE, BLACK MACHINED RED, CHROME

BLACK RHINO WHEELS RAZE 800.578.4879 BLACKRHINOWHEELS.COM /BLACKRHINOTRUCKWHEELS @BLACKRHINOWHEELS AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 17X10 18X10 20X12 22X14 24X14 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : MATTE BLACK

DROPSTARS 657BM 877.283.9433 | DROPSTARS.COM /DROPSTARSWHEELS @DROPSTARSWHEELS AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 17X9, 20X9, 20X12, 22X12, 24X14 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : GLOSS GLACK WITH MIRROR MACHINED ACCENTS

FUEL OFFROAD FFC26 800.493.7891 | FUELOFFROAD.COM /FUELOFFROAD | @FUELOFFROAD AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 22X12, 22X14, 24X14, 24X16, 26X14, 26X16 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : CUSTOM FINISHES

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WHEELS HARDROCK OFFROAD H703 HARDCORE 626.813.2500 | HARDROCKOFFROAD.COM /HARDROCKOFFROAD @HARDROCKOFFROAD AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 20X12, 22X12, 26X14 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : SATIN BLACK MILLED

TERRA BY FORGIATO FINESTRO 747.271.7151 | FORGIATO.COM /FORGIATO | @FORGIATO AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 22X10 22X12 22X14 24X12 24X14 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : CHROME, CUSTOM FINISHES

TIS WHEELS 544 DUALLY SERIES 877.283.9433 | TISWHEELS.COM /TWENTYINCHESSTRONG @TISWHEELS AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : FRONT: 20X8.25 +127 REAR: 20X8.25 -198 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : GLOSS BLACK W/ CNC MILLED ACCENTS, BRIGHT PVD DURABLE ALL-WEATHER SYNTHETIC CHROME

TUFF AT T2A 800.578.4879 | TUFFWHEELS.COM /TUFFATWHEELS | @TUFFATWHEELS AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 22X12 24X14 26X14 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : GLOSS BLACK W/ MILLED SPOKE, CHROME

ULTRA MOTORSPORTS 236 APOCALYPSE 800.321.4456 | ULTRAWHEEL.COM /ULTRA.WHEEL @ULTRAWHEELCOMPANY AVAIALBLE IN DIAMETERS : 18X9, 20X9, 20X10 AVAIALBLE IN FINISHES : DARK SATIN BRONZE WITH SATIN BLACK LIP OR GLOSS BLACK WITH MILLED ACCENTS

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TIRES

Off-road truck tires know no limits. Are you planning to take your rig on rutted roads, muddy bogs, or snow-covered trails? There’s a tire that will get you there and take you back home in one piece. All-terrain and mud-terrain tires come in traditional 15” to 17” wheel diameter sizes, but now also come in unique fitments that will go on 18” to 30” wheels!

FAB FOURS KYMERA M/T 866.385.1905 | FABFOURS.COM | @FABFOURSINC

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The Fab Fours new 40” Kymera M/T was made to be the perfect blend of mud-terrain and allterrain tire. The aggressive tread gives you ultimate traction for any off-road environment, while the directional center design offers smooth on-road performance and a quiet ride.

F-rated with a load capacity for 80 psi, these tires were designed to be durable with the ability to go the distance. Available only in 40×15.50R24, the Kymera M/T is the perfect choice for your HD truck or lifted Jeep.

MICKEY THOMPSON DEEGAN 38 A/T 800.222.9092 | MICKEYTHOMPSONTIRES.COM /MICKEYTHOMPSONTIRES | @MICKEYTHOMPSONTIRES

Mickey Thompson’s go-anywhere Deegan 38 All-Terrain tire line is more versatile than ever with the addition of three new sizes.Featuring an open-void, all-terrain tread pattern, proprietary compound and durable construction, the Deegan 38 now has additional new sizes in 285/60R18, LT285/60R18 and 285/50R20. Carrying a 55,000-mile limited treadwear warranty on LT sizes and a 60,000-mile limited treadwear warranty on SUV sizes, the Deegan 38 All-Terrain boasts a variety of attractive features and benefits, including silicareinforced tread compound and siping for all-weather performance, cut/chip resistance and longevity, high-tensile 2-ply body cord for increased durability with reduced weight and improved ride and more!

YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR M/T GOO3 800.423.4544 | YOKOHAMATIRE.COM /YOKOHAMATIRE @YOKOHAMATIRE

Yokohama’s GEOLANDAR M/T G003 mud-terrain tire is designed for hardcore off-roaders, outdoor enthusiasts and pick-up truck/SUV owners. The rugged M/T is available in 51 sizes, ranging from 15” to 24” rim diameters.

The M/T has it all: intimidating good looks, superior strength, proven performance and excellent traction in all on- and off-road terrains, from everyday highway driving to attacking steep, jagged rocks; muddy trails and desert sand.

TRI-ACE PIONEER M/T 844.887.4223 | TRI-ACETIREUSA.COM /TRI-ACE-TIRE-USA | @TRI_ACETIREUSA

TRI-ACE brand’s first MT features 45k Mileage Warranty with Nano-Scale Technology, “Transformer” concept tread, high-performance and high-strength construction. Noted winning off-road racer and factory test driver, Randy Merritt, experienced Pioneer MT in a nine-day Arizona rugged terrain test and mentioned that it by far outperformed any tire he have ever used and praised that the the traction was excellent. Now in 16 sizes, Pioneer MT originally gained notoriety with the first industry 35x13.50R26.

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AUDIO

Upgrade any stock stystem for better sounding tunes and the newest technology. Check out the latest offerings from some of the top manufacturers in the industry.

BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS BVCP9685A 805.751.4853 | BOSSAUDIO.COM /BOSSAUDIOSYSTEMS @BOSSAUDIOSYSTEMS

The BVCP9865A comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a sharp, responsive 6.75” capacitive touchscreen. This multimedia player lets drivers enjoy on-screen navigation, phone calls, messages and a wide range of music and phone apps. It also boasts 80W x 4 Max Power and allows a range of incoming data sources including Bluetooth/USB, MP3, WMA, FM/AM and digital media from smart phones. It also has smart features like rear camera and steering wheel control inputs (interface module sold separately). $249.99

HIFONICS HA65C SPEAKER SYSTEM 224.321.2657 | HIFONICS.COM /HIFONICSUSA | @HIFONICSUSA

ALPHA speakers feature aluminum dome tweeters and polypropylene cones with all the sizes covered from speakers to 6x9’s, making a full ALPHA system easy to design. The 6.5” component speaker system 300W Maxx peak power handling and 150W RMS power handling with 4-Ohms speaker imedance. Large component tweeters proudce clear highs while handling plenty of power without harsh sound. $89.99

HIFONICS A1200.4D AMPLIFIER The 1,200W Hifonics ALPHA series compact 4-channel Super D-Class car audio amplifier with electronic crossovers, utilizes Ultra-Fi MOSFETS for high-power and effiencey cooling with minimal distortion. $249.99

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FEATURE

RESURRECTED 1982 JEEP J10 WORDS: KRISTIE REAL | PHOTOS: DALE MARTIN

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he Jeep J10 is a storied vehicle – one that diehard Jeep fans admire for its rugged capabilities in a coveted truck form. The pickup truck was made by AMC spanning from 1974 to 1983 and featured in a variety of trim options, including the Honcho, Golden Eagle and 10-4 packages. It was touted as Jeep’s “performance truck” until its final days.

Getting your hands on one isn’t that hard these days, thanks to the Internet and social media. When it came down to choosing the base vehicle for a build, Taylor Sprayberry knew it had to be the J10 after he heard rumors of Jeep introducing another modernized pickup truck (which has now been named the Gladiator and was first unveiled at the 2018 LA Auto Show).

“I thought it would be cool to emphasize the legendary Jeep pickup in honor of the new Gladiator JT,” he admits.

I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE COOL TO EMPHASIZE THE LEGENDARY JEEP PICKUP IN HONOR OF THE NEW GLADIATOR JT.”

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Originally, the thought process behind the build was to nix the truck bed and instead have “more of a tube-style chassis back half,” Taylor explains. But like any customizer who knows how things really go down, initial designs always changed. “Although this would have been an extremely cool aspect of the build, I decided to keep it a little more along the lines of its traditional appearance by keeping the bed on it.” However, he did shorten the bed and chassis by nearly two feet, which gave it a distinct look.

But one thing that didn’t change was the fact that Taylor wanted the J10 to have a modern MOPAR color scheme, considering it was an old-school Jeep. Desiring something that stood out, he went with a HEMI Orange Pearl as the main color, and Transparent Copper by Prismatic Powders for the accent color. “It’s not something you see paired with orange too often, but I thought the contrast between the two colors would work perfectly!”

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And he was right! The final result draws the eyes thanks to the unique color combo, in addition to its various mods, such as the Jeep JL bumpers and sliders, link suspension with 14” coilovers and filled body lines. Taylor enlisted the help of his dad, and the two were quite busy doing all the work themselves, including the suspension fabrication, paint and body work in four month’s time. “This build was something I truly value due to the fact that we taught ourselves how to do everything, and that my father and I completed the build together in our own garage.”

Naming his creation “KAOS,” Taylor put more than $30,000 into his build that consisted of a total of three trucks to piece it all together.

The J10 was officially unveiled at the 2017 Lifted Truck Nationals, but was slightly reworked to feature Bodyguard Bumpers for last year’s SEMA Show. “Everyone loved seeing another piece of history resurrected from the dead being displayed amongst all the newer model vehicles.

The Jeep J10 is not an average build that you see everyday at shows, so people are always enthused by seeing something out of the box.”

As the public eagerly awaits the production of the new Gladiator truck, they can feast their eyes at its predecessor whenever Taylor showcases it at events, with the occasional joy ride here and there. “I’m beyond pleased with the outcome of the build, but it will never be truly done,” he admits. “I’m always looking at ways to improve the build and achieve ultimate functionality.

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GEAR: 1982 JEEP J10 “KAOS” WHEELS / TIRES • 20x10 American Force EVO Beadlock wheels • 38x13.50R20 Nitto Trail Grapplers M/T tires PERFORMANCE • Stoptech brake rotors • AMC 360 • Comp Cams cam and lifter kit • Hedman headers • Edelbrock Performer AMC intake • Holley carburetor • Custom aluminum radiator with electric fans • Taylor spark plug wires • MSD distributor • 3000 TCI stall converter • 5.13 Yukon Gear and Axle gears SUSPENSION • Rough Country long arm control arms • Rusty’s Offroad link tabs and shock hoops • Artec Industries trusses • FOA 14” coilovers • Locked Offroad bumpstops

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EXTERIOR • BodyGuard Jeep JL front bumper • BodyGuard Jeep JL rock sliders • Custom fabricated rear bumper • Shortened wheelbase 2 feet • Bobbed and shortened factory bed • Filled body lines • Trimmed and modified factory fenders • Custom bed cage to hold upper shock mounts and spare tire • Tailgate delete • Bed liner done by DB Kustoms RECOVERY • Rough Country Pro Series 9500 winch LIGHTING • (8) Rough Country rock lights • 50” Rough Country single row rear mounted LED bar • 12” Rough Country single row bumper LED bar • Rough Country rocker switches • TS Lighting retrofit factory side markers, taillights, and headlights • Rough Country MLC-6 Light controller

ACCESSORIES • (2) Optima batteries • Evil Twin Fab offroad mirrors • Decals by Back Country Signs INTERIOR • Custom center console and speaker box • Paint-matched dash with custom switch panel • Custom console for touchscreen radio • Dakota Digital gauges • PG Upholstery seats, dash pod and door panels AUDIO • Pioneer AVH 8400 7” screen • Rockford Fosgate R400 amplifier • Wetsounds 6” speakers • (2) JL Audio 10” subwoofers

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FEATURE

LS3-POWERED PAPASMURF JEEP WRANGLER WORDS: KRISTIE REAL | PHOTOS: JASON MOSELEY

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hen it comes to customizing, you can’t be afraid of your vision. You can’t care about what the haters will say.

After all, you can’t build the rig of your dreams based on other people’s perceptions. You have to do you and do it well! You can’t please everyone, right?! Christopher Varner of Varnbilt Motorsports knows this all too well. As a seasoned builder, he’s always customized his rides to his own liking or that of his customers wishes. Life’s too short to want to please everyone, so when it came time to create a custom Jeep like no other, he went with his gut and transformed a 2010 Jeep Wrangler into Papasmurf, which his nine-year-old daughter absolutely adores. “You either love it or hate it,” he mentions. “Most hardcore Jeep guys tend to hate it,” he explains. “That’s because it’s not your normal 3” spring lift on 35s. We don’t follow the basic trends, we like to set them!”

MOST HARDCORE JEEP GUYS TEND TO HATE IT. THAT’S BECAUSE IT’S NOT YOUR NORMAL 3” SPRING LIFT ON 35S. WE DON’T FOLLOW THE BASIC TRENDS, WE LIKE TO SET THEM!” – CHRISTOPHER VARNER

Since his oldest daughter loves Jeeps, Christopher wanted a ride they both could work on together. “My daughter kept telling me she wanted to build a blue Jeep and I had to jump at the opportunity to make her dreams come true.”

Since he works for a large car dealer in New Jersey, he was able to get his hands on a mint condition JK with a blown engine to use as the base. “I knew this was the Jeep for the frame-off project we’d be able to work on together, adding an awesome LS3.”

After getting a few renderings from Truck Guru Designs, Christopher and his daughter went right to work to create Papasmurf! Having maintained and solidified relationships with brands thanks to his previous builds, he was able to work with all the companies he initially wanted, acquiring parts and accessories that would work well for a show Jeep that was actually driven. “Since I live by the beach, I make sure all my customs feature materials (heim joints, bolts, etc.) that will hold up to the sea salt and humidity we see here on the East Coast.”

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But before any of the exterior, interior or suspension could be done, the motor needed some fine tuning so that he’d be able to work the suspension around the powerful V8. Christopher built a 6.2-liter LS3 that gives 525 horsepower to power Papasmurf. With the engine complete, he moved on to the custom 16” 4-link lift built

by Exit74 Fab, which also includes a custom cradle/axle truss, 2016 Ford F-350 Dana 60 front differential and a F-350 Sterling 10.5” rear differential, Fabtech Dirtlogic 2.4 Resi 14” travel coilovers, PSC hydro assist steering and Drivelines Plus front and rear driveshafts. A set of 24x14 Dropstars Forged F60BM wheels wrapped in massive 19.5/44-24 Super Swamper TSL Boggers complete the stance.

For the exterior, Papasmurf needed to be able to stand out at the beach or at a show.

“We sprayed it with Raptor Liner. It’s a mixed Grabber Blue, which is a factory color from the 2018 Ford Mustangs.”

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Christopher also teamed up with BodyGuard to add their front and rear bumpers, fender flares, rock sliders and inner fenders. The American Fastbacks hard top and hood gives it a distinct look, while the DBCustom “Varnbilt” grille, Cliffride LED hoodcowl and JCR rear corner guards with 4” LED tails, Royal Hooks billet handles and shackles and Infinterule security locking pins round out exterior accessories. The Ace slanted tire carrier, Rhino adjustable drop hitch and Warn wireless winch with synthetic rope all add to the JK’s capabilities, while the BAMF LED Offroad Lighting provides the light needed for night cruises by the beach. The interior is adorned with Roadwire black leather that’s double-diamond stitched with blue suede inserts. A 2017 JK dash swap and blue suede personalized steering wheel completes the interior mods. “This build stands up pretty tall to my past builds given every part was custommade and the only thing we reused was the body and the stock frame,” he admits.

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Getting everything perfect took a “whole lot of dollars” and about six months, which paid off since it won LFTDxLVLD’s Best Jeep presented

by Amsoil at the 2018 SEMA Show. Now the Jeep enjoys being gawked at while showcased at shows, in addition to being his daughter’s favorite rig given she lent a hand whenever possible! “I hope my daughter really appreciates the time that went into the build!”

GEAR: 2010 JEEP WRANGLER JKU “PAPASMURF” WHEELS/TIRES • 24x14 Dropstars Forged F60BM wheels • 19.5/44-24 Interco Super Swamper TSL Bogger tires PERFORMANCE • SSBC calipers/slotted rotors • 6.2-liter LS3 with 6L80E trans swap • Cam motion stage 2.5 cam • Kooks long tube headers • Exit74 Fab custom exhaust • Exit74 Fab aluminum fuel cell • Aero Turbine 3030 muffler • Aeromotive stealth 360 fuel pump • Aeromotive braided lines and regulator • Mishimoto radiator EXTERIOR • Bodyguard front and rear bumpers, fender flares, rock sliders and inner fenders • American Fastbacks hard top and hood • Cliffride LED hood cowl • DB Custom (Varnbilt) grille • Royal Hooks shackles • Infinterule security locking pins • Rhino Hitch adjustable door hitch • Ace slanted tire carrier • JCR rear corner guards with 4” LED tails • Royal Hooks billet handles SUSPENSION • Exit74 Fab Custom 16” 4-link coilover lift • Custom cradle/axle truss • 2016 Ford F-350 Dana 60 front differential • 2016 Ford F-350 sterling 10.5” rear differential • Fabtech Dirtlogic 2.5” resi 14” travel coilovers • PSC Hydro assist steering • Driveline Plus front and rear driveshafts LIGHTING • BAMF LED Offroad Lighting rock lights • BAMF LED Offroad Lighting 50” lightbar • BAMF LED Offroad Lighting Black Edition flush mounts and cubes • PUTCO LED headlights ACCESSORIES • Pro Eagle 3K Offroad jack with mount • Tru Spike spiked lugnuts INTERIOR • Roadwire Leather interior black double-diamond stitched with blue suede inserts • Blue suede personal steering wheel • 2017 JK interior dash swap AUDIO • Kicker 8CH/2CH amplifiers • iPad media center build into dash • Kicker speakers throughout with (4) 8” marine tower speakers • (2) Kicker 10” Q Comp subs in custom tailgate enclosure • XS Power Gel battery

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WORDS: FUELISH MEDIA | PHOTOS: BRIAN McGEE

EDEN GONZALES’ DIESEL-POWERED H2 TOY HAULER

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ell versed in taking builds to new levels, Eden Gonzales of Ground N’ Pound Motorsports and Team Billet certainly knows how to get more out of his vehicles. His Hummer H2 was built to be the ultimate toy hauler. For many years, Eden has had a yearning for a vehicle that could haul his buddies while also trailering his side-by-sides to local mud or rock crawling parks. He figured that the military-inspired H2 could be beefed up to handle these requirements.

To get things moving, Eden commissioned Strictly Custom Designs to draft a rendering of how the entire build would look. To gauge the excitement for the upcoming build, the rendering was posted on social media and received great praise. However, due to another truck being a priority, Eden had to revisit his H2 rendering. Luckily for him, Ultimate Air Ride came across the social media rendering and expressed their interest in creating this beast.

But there was one caveat: Eden didn’t have an actual vehicle yet.

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A big requirement Eden had for his H2 build was for it to be able to haul a fully loaded trailer. His thoughts were that if the H2 was powered by a diesel engine, he would get the power he wanted plus better reliability. After searching the web for the SUV, he came across an H2 that already had an LBZ Duramax diesel swap performed. After checking it out, Eden made the trek from Midland, TX, to purchase the H2 in Utah, and then had the SUV delivered to Ultimate Air Ride in Prescott, AZ.

Suspension was the first to get swapped, and the Ultimate Air Ride crew went with a Dana 60 front axle and a Chevy 2500 HD rear axle. Then, they built the 18” suspension that uses front and rear four-links, along with a set of airbags that are controlled by an AccuAir management system. Once done, the team only had a month left before its scheduled debut at SEMA where it would represent Forgiato Wheels. Eden then picked up the H2 in Prescott and took it back to his shop in Midland to prep it for the finish work.

This included the custom bumpers made

by Fusion Bumpers. Then, everything was blown-apart to get either painted by Bustillo’s Auto Kolor or covered in Prismatic Powders by Hamer Custom Powder Coat. Afterward, ECD Customs wrapped the body in white vinyl with a fluorescent urban camo design to match Eden’s side-by-side vehicles.

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The truck was assembled over a spare set of wheels and transported to Vegas for the big show. The plan was to take the new 42” Fury Offroad Country Hunter M/T tires and receive the 28x16 Forgiato Certo-T wheels in Vegas to swap everything out just before the show. Well, it all arrived on time, but the bolt pattern on the wheels didn’t match up with the lugs on the new axles. This is where things got interesting as a set of adapters were shipped last-minute and the wheels were installed just hours before the show started. Fortunately, it all worked out, and Eden now has a vehicle that can haul seven people and pull a heavy load whenever he wants.

SPECIAL THANKS: To Forgiato Wheels for working with me every year and for the spot at SEMA, Fusion Bumpers for the custom work, Fury Offroad Tires, Ultimate Air Ride for taking on a custom build, all the sponsors and manufacturers that help with the build, Team Billet Truck club for always helping out, Brian McGee for the awesome photoshoot and my fiancé Kristina for always supporting me with my builds.

GEAR: 2005 HUMMER H2 WHEELS/TIRES • 28x16 Forgiato Certo-T wheels • 42x15.50R28 Fury Offroad Country Hunter M/T tires SUSPENSION • Dana 60 axle front axle • Rear Axle from Chevy 2500 HD • Custom 18” Ultimate Air Ride lift with four-links and airbags • AccuAir management system • ViAir compressors • Suspension coated in Prismatic Powders by Hamer Custom Powder Coat PERFORMANCE • LBZ Duramax diesel swap EXTERIOR/ARMOR • Urban camo vinyl wrap by ECD Customs • Ground-N-Pound Motorsports edition Fusion bumpers • Bumpers coated in Prismatic Powders by Hamer Custom Powder Coat • Wet Sounds sound bar in front bumper installed by Liquid Audio • Paintwork by Bustillo’s Auto Kolor LIGHTING • Offroad LED headlights, pods and under lighting ACCESSORIES • Gen-Y hitch • VV Concepts spike wheel lugs • Royal Hooks • Infinite Rule security locks AUDIO • Custom stereo installed by Liquid Audio 54

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JORDAN 5 RETRO SUPREME DESERT CAMO-INSPIRED CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD WORDS: EDDIE MALONEY | PHOTOS: JIMMY CROOK

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THE CAMOUFLAGE THEME WAS AN UP-ANDCOMING TREND IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY, BUT THEN I SAW A PAIR OF JORDAN 5 RETROS ACCENTED WITH RED. I KNEW AT THAT POINT I WANTED TO MIRROR MY TRUCK AFTER THAT DESIGN.” – ERIC GOSSELIN

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f you follow the lifted truck scene, then you already know that the name ECD is synonymous with some of the hottest builds. In the past four years, ECD has wrapped about 20-30 showworthy vehicles that have all been featured at SEMA, with a few also gracing the cover of this magazine. Owned by Eric Gosselin, ECD specializes in vehicle wrap designs and installation. Given he works on some of the best builds around, Eric is no stranger to his own SEMA-worthy vehicles (three in total). For the 2017 SEMA Show, Eric showcased his 2015 Silverado 2500HD named “Desert Max.” “The camouflage theme was an up-andcoming trend in the clothing industry, but then I saw a pair of Jordan 5 Retros accented with red. I knew at that point I wanted to mirror my truck after that design,” he explains. The vision was set in stone and Eric shipped his truck to his friends at Eighty80 in Bluffdale, Utah, for the build. While there, the Silverado was given a full makeover, complete with interior, suspension, audio, and the wrap in a matter of weeks. “TCS Suspension graciously overnighted us parts to help get this build finished in time,” Eric adds.

The custom 4-link with 20” lift suspension was an intricate build complete with quite a few mods to get that perfect stance. TCS Suspension added coil over shock hoops, Fox 2.0 Steering Stabilizer shocks, laser cut ABS Tone Rings, Dynatrac FreeSpin kit with Warn hubs, Hellwig front sway bar and a bit more. A set of 28x16 American Force Alta wheels wrapped in Fury 42x15.50R28 tires completed the build.

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In terms of looks, Eric needed to up the ante and bring his initial vision to life. A Roll n Lock tonneau cover gives the truck a standout look, while the real focal point is the ECD Matte Camo wrap installed by Chuck Courty. Plain An Simple

by Design custom-painted headlights match the red wheels and interior, while OLB fog/under lights make it glow at night. Other exterior mods include AMP Research PowerSteps, a Boost Bars custom ECD grille, RECON tail/third brake lights, Klearz clear lenses and Hornblaster 244 Nightmare Edition. The Chevy needed to perform just as good as it looks, which is why Eric added a Bully Dog Air Intake, PPEI Tune and MBRP 5” stainless steel exhaust. Stopping power is provided by R1 Concepts rotors and pads.

The last-minute thrashing was well worth it since Desert Max was featured in the American Force booth at the 2017 SEMA Show. But SEMA wasn’t the last stop for Desert Max as it was campaigned all across North America, receiving many accolades.

ECD has become so heavily involved in the aftermarket industry that Eric is in the midst of opening up a second location near Salt Lake City, Utah. “I love the Salt Lake area, and it puts me about five hours away from Las Vegas.” But don’t think that he’ll close his Ontario, Canada-based shop anytime soon! The expansion is great news for ECD as they look for an increased amount of representation throughout North America.

SPECIAL THANKS: This build could not have happened without the help of Justin Wallace, Pascal McMurray, Chris Fasig, Robbie Bryant, Tim Grachen and the whole crew at American Force Wheels and Fury Tires.

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GEAR: 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD WHEELS/TIRES • 28x16 American Force Multi Piece Alta Wheels • 42x15.50R28 Fury Country Hunter M/T tires • 3” Shifted Industries Wheel Spacers SUSPENSION • Custom 4 link w/20” lift • Custom ABS Kit. Rebuilt 11’-15’ Ford front axle • Coil over shock hoops built by TCS Suspensions • Custom laser cut ABS tone rings • Dynatrac Free-Spin Kit w/Warn hubs • Hellwig Front Sway Bar. FTS transmission crossmember • Fox 2.0 steering stabilizer shocks • (2) Fox bypass 2.5 P/B • (4) Fox C/O Re-clocking Ring • Pitman arm drop high steer knuckle • Moog tie rods • Moog steering adjustment sleeve BRAKES • R1 Concepts rotors and pads PERFORMANCE • Bully Dog air intake • PPEI Tune • MBRP 5” stainless steel exhaust EXTERIOR/ARMOR • AMP Research PowerSteps • Boost Bars custom ECD grille • ECD Matte Camo Wrap installed by Chuck Courty • Hornblaster 244 Nightmare Edition horn • OLB Fog/under lights • PlainAnSimple By Design Custom Painted headlights paint matched to red wheels and interior • RECON Tail/3rd brake lights • RGB mirror lights by Plain an Simple • Klearz lens • Roll-N-Lock tonneau cover INTERIOR • Custom Roadwire Red leather interior • Custom suede headliner AUDIO • JL Audio Stealthbox hidden outside (underneath truck) • (4) JL Audio Vex 6” marine speakers (under back of truck) • (2) JL Audio 10TW3-8 Subwoofers in Stealth box under rear seat • (2) JL Audio C2-650 component speakers • JL Audio RD900/5 amplifier

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WORDS: KRISTIE REAL | PHOTOS: BRIAN McGEE

EDWARD HO’S 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX 4X4

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he moment Edward Ho saw a few iconic Toyota Tundras dressed to the nines in the DUB Live! section at SEMA a few years ago, he was instantly hooked on the idea of building his own Tundra that would take home awards and garner attention like the ones he had seen.

Despite starting out as his daily driver (with the occasional mountain trip to indulge in some snowboarding), Edward knew it was destined for so much more! But since the truck still needed to function as his primary vehicle, he needed to go with a look that suited hitting the show circuit on the weekends, but still wasn’t over-the-top flashy for his kids’ morning school drop-off line. “It basically has to be suitable for all my daily routines and weekend activities,” he admits. He initially chose the Tundra for its 4x4 capabilities to handle various terrains.

Calling the build “Chase Truck Tundra,” Edward was inspired by the infamous King of the Hammers event, which he attended a few times.

“I saw these well-equipped support vehicles for the race trucks, and loved all the gear, equipment and rugged capability on them. I worked closely with Evil Manufacturing in La Habra, CA, to get the right look and feel of the truck.”

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The Avery Dennison Brushed Aluminum textured vinyl wrap makes the Tundra stand out from the rest, due to the fact that it’s never been seen on a truck before. “From far away, it looks like a matte gray, but close up, you can really see the texture,” he notes. “This definitely gave the truck a look that entertained spectators at events.”

The initial design process took a while, but that was because Edward needed it to be different from all the amazing Tundra builds on the scene already. With the help of other vehicle customizers, he was able to come up with a look that was going to turn heads. “I got a lot of recommendations from members in

the Level 7 Truck Club and other Toyota Tundra groups. I kept wanting to change the look of it throughout the process, which was hard,” he notes, admitting that he had to stop looking for inspiration and just start building. But in the end, he chose products that could hold up against various conditions and terrains.

Evil Manufacturing built a one-off chase rack that could hold two 37” tires and still have room for extra accessories. Edward also chose to have full-size spare tires mounted on the sides in order to keep the truck’s bed open for a Transfer Flow 40-gallon auxiliary fuel tank, a Viair air compressor tank and an auxiliary battery by Odyssey Battery.

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As his first truck build (despite knowing his way around cars), Edward spent a lot of sleepless nights to finish it and made sure everything turned out as he first dreamed of.

“I had this image of the truck, and it finally became a reality. But it didn’t happen overnight.

It took a lot of time and commitments to make this build happen. It’s fun to drive, and to have at shows and events.” When it was finally unveiled, Edward received the same reactions he gave other builds of this stature and basked

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in all the compliments and attention. “The best responses are when I’m at a stop light, and people give me the thumbs up, shouting, ‘Nice,’ or ‘Bad ass truck!’” As Edward thoroughly enjoys his Tundra, he’s already looking for inspiration for the next truck!

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GEAR: 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX 4X4 “CHASE TRUCK TUNDRA” WHEELS / TIRES • 20x12 -44 Centerline LT1MB wheels • 37x13.50R20 Yokohama Geolandar MT tires PERFORMANCE • R1 Concepts - engraved R1 rotors, red painted calipers by POR15 • Flowmaster Delta Force Performance air intake • Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust system • Doug Thorley Short Tube headers • Jet Performance Throttle body spacer • Jet Performance V-Force Performance module • Jet Performance Powr-Flo Mass air sensor • Nitro Gears 4.88 front and rear EXTERIOR • Advanced Fiberglass Concepts - Fiberglass front fenders and rear bedsides • Avery Dennison Brushed Aluminum Black wrap installed by Daley Visual • N-FAB Front RDS bumper / rear RBS bumper • RK Sport Air Ram fiberglass hood • DB Customz front grill with backlit TOYOTA emblem • Evil Manufacturing custom swing tail gate door • Liquid Armor ceramic coating • Formula One High Performance window tint by The Tint Pros SUSPENSION • Bulletproof Suspension 6”-8” lift kit with bolt-on traction bars • Atlas Suspension rear 6” leaf springs • Bulletproof 2.0 reservoir shocks • Bulletproof 2.5 coilovers/springs • Coachbuilder rear shackles • Firestone Ride Rite Rear Helper air bags • Evil Manufacturing custom air bag spacers RECOVERY • Hitch Works adjustable tow hitch with GG Lighting LED pods LIGHTING • Winjet Automotive headlights and taillights • GGLighting front bumper, fog lights, rock lights, roof rack • Daymaker LED round lights • SideWinder ditch lights • SideWinder rear facing rack lights • 6” single row side reverse light in rear bumper • Oracle Lighting - Red LED wheel rings • Buggy Whip - 5’ Red LED buggy whip

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GEAR: 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX 4X4 “CHASE TRUCK TUNDRA” ACCESSORIES • Custom Chase / Utility Rack / Roof Rack by Evil Manufacturing • Transfer Flow 40 gallon refueling tank • Odyssey Batteries - dual battery setup • Viair 2on2 on board air compressor kit • Grote LED strip lighting - under cab lighting, custom red signal • Bolt Locks hitch lock • Hornblasters Conductor’s train horns • Macs Tie Down Y-Strap spare tire tie down • SPOD light controller with touchscreen 8 switch panel INTERIOR • Katzkin leather interior • Whistler Radar Detector Pro-3600 • Whistler Dash Cam • Hydrodip Redwood & Blackwood trim panels AUDIO • Power Acoustik 9” multimedia touchscreen / navigation / DVD • (4) CT Sounds Meso 6.5” component speakers

SOURCES: CHASE TRUCK TUNDRA /TOYOTATUNDRABUILD | @PROJECT_5050 EVIL MANUFACTURING, LA HABRA CA EVILMANUFACTURING.COM | FACEBOOK.COM/EVILMFG/ 68

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ntering the custom truck world isn’t something you do overnight. It usually takes several years to find your own style and figure out what kind of things you like. For a lot of us gear heads, we find out as a child that we are interested in custom vehicles, and it only gets worse as we get older. As a kid, Michael Garza from Knoxville, Tennessee, used to flip though all his brothers’ truck magazines and fell in love with custom trucks. Once he was old enough to get his own truck, he immediately started customizing it.

Fast forward about 20 years, he is now a project manager for a construction firm, so most of his time is tied up between work and family time.

But he still manages to set time aside for his custom truck hobby and was actually able to turn it into a side job with his own shop, Xcalibur Motorsports. Now he’s able to work on his and other people’s trucks in his spare time.

Having owned numerous trucks in his life, Michael has become drawn to Ford Super Dutys, and Excursions and has built and sold about a dozen of them throughout the years. His most

recent one is a 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4. Knowing he had to go above and beyond his past builds to make this one stand out, he stepped up his game when he picked this one up from the dealership and began tearing it apart to debut it at SEMA 2017 in only five month’s time. In order to make this thing as tall as possible, he teamed up with Plan B and J-Fab to handle the custom 22” lift kit complete with FOA coilovers. Wicked Customs fabricated the custom mount of the Hornblasters horns stuffed under the rear of the bed as well.

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Once all the components were test fitted and everyone was happy how it all fit, everything was torn back down to get the Prismatic Powders Illusion Orange sprayed on pretty much everything they could take off from under the truck. With the current trends, it’s a must to have the flashiest undercarriage possible, and with Michael’s love for the Tennessee Vols (his hometown college football team), the colors stood out for sure. A set of 24x14 Gear Forged F71 wheels were wrapped with 42x14.50R24 Interco Sniper tires to plant all that suspension work firmly on the ground.

With the stance and height established on this beast, it was time to make the body just as flashy. To do this, Michael added a fiberglass RK Sport hood, a custom Royalty Core grille, as well as front and rear Fusion Bumpers.

Rigid Industries LED lights are tucked in all the bumper holes to provide extra illumination while the Infinite Rule Security lock pins keep the Monster Hooks secure to the bumpers.

The headlights were blown apart for some color-matched paint and Klearz Manufacturing lenses. Billy Robertson at Assassin Motorsports in Louisville, TN, handled all the paint work to tie it all together. To cover the bed and keep the 40-gallon Transfer Flow auxiliary fuel tank out of the elements, Michael added an Undercover Bed Cover.

To continue the theme in the interior, black and orange Roadwire Leather was installed.

Precision Window Tint Seats N Stuff handled the custom sub box that houses four 8” subs and audio install with a slew of Kicker Audio equipment all powered by a couple XS Power batteries. A Lock’Er Down console safe and Husky Liner floor mats also completes the interior modifications.

Under the hood, Michael added an EZ Lynk Programmer PPEI custom programming and a billet lifetime oil filter by Hobb Filters. Gasses also now exit through the 5” JAMO Performance exhaust. With this truck done, debuted at SEMA and now in a magazine, we guess you could say that Michael finally reached his goals on the build. Now we can sit back and watch to see what Michael and Xcalibur Motorsports come out with next.

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GEAR: 2017 FORD F-250 SUPER DUTY WHEELS / TIRES • 24x14 Gear Forged F71 • 42x14.50R24 Interco Sniper tires • True Spike Lugnuts PERFORMANCE • 6.7L Powerstroke turbo diesel engine • EZ Lynk Programmer with PPEI custom tune • 5” JAMO Performance exhaust • Transfer Flow 40 Gallon auxiliary fuel tank SUSPENSION • Custom 22” Plan B lift kit • Front 4-link • Rear 4-link • FOA coilovers • Custom trusses on both axles • Illusion Orange powder coating • Stainless overlays • Custom driveshafts by Drivelines Plus Offroad INTERIOR • Roadwire Leather upholstery • Lock’er Down console safe • Husky Liner floor mats • XS Power batteries EXTERIOR/ARMOR • Fusion front and rear bumpers painted by Assassin Motorsports • Undercover LUX bedcover • Custom headlights with Klearz Manufacturing lenses • RK Sport fiberglass hood • Royalty Core custom grill AUDIO • Kicker CXA 1200.1 and (2) Kicker CXA 300.4 amps • Kicker 6x8s • Kicker 6.5” components • (4) Kicker 8” subwoofers • Custom box under rear seat by Precision Window Seats N Stuff

SPECIAL THANKS: Xcalibur Motorsports, Xcalibur Diesel Performance, Husky Floor Liners, Fusion Bumpers, Interco Tires, Gear Forged, Plan B Fab, J-Fab, True Spike Lugnuts, Wicked Customs, Hornblasters, JAMO Performance, Mag-Hytec, Hubb Filters, Royalty Core, AZ Rags Inc, Roadwire Leather Interiors, Drivelines Plus Offroad, Kicker Audio, PPEI, EZ Lynk, Undercover Truck Lids, Rigid Industries, Gen-Y Hitch, Monster Hooks Inc, Transferflow, Infinite Rule Security, Lock’er Down, Assassin Motorsports, Klearz manufacturing, Prismatic Powders, RK Sport, Precision Window Tint Seats N Stuff, XS Power, Truck Guru SOURCES: MICHAEL GARZA |

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uilding a truck that stands out from the crowd takes a bit of creativity and imagination. Many people copy styles from others, and the results are never groundbreaking. One thing we’ve learned is that originality is a big factor in the impact that your ride has on others. However, doing so in a tasteful fashion is also a must.

Having an imagination like no other, Chad “Cantcolor” Carothers is a person that is always finding new ways to express his visions. Leaving the East Coast after high school, he landed in SoCal in pursuit of his art. Chad’s style quickly gained a huge following through action sports, fashion and custom-painted footwear. While the demand for his custom kicks has recently grown to consume a large portion of his career, his need to create continues to grow, spawning ideas for badass rides that transpire into reality.

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Chad has owned many different custom vehicles ranging from race-inspired BMWs to classic American iron. Lately, trucks have been the popular subject matter as he previously finished a supercharged ’14 Silverado that was lowered on a custom coilover suspension with 26” billet wheels. After completing this sportminded pickup, Chad decided to build a similar truck with a twist. This time around it would be a lifted version of the truck, which would make him feel like he was riding a great white shark through the sea of cars on the road.

Dubbed Sharknado, the project started when Chad purchased this ’17 Silverado 1500 Z71 4x4 from a local dealership. He wasted no time in customizing it and immediately tore apart the interior, which would later receive some of his unique artwork. In the meantime, the 24x12 one-off KMC XD forged monoblock wheels were formed and became a big part of the build.

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Just look closely at the photos to notice that these brushed wheels were then handpainted before getting powder coated in candy red by the team at New Year Metal Finishing in Santa Ana, CA. They are also wrapped in Atturo Trail Blade XT urban all-terrain tires that were laser etched with matching design on the sidewalls. Allowing these new rollers to fit, the truck was made taller with a custom lift that utilizes Rough Country parts and Fox 2.5 remote reservoir coilover shocks, most of which were hand-painted as well.

Adding performance to combat the slowing effects of the large tires, the engine was boosted with an Edelbrock E-Force supercharger and K&N Blackhawk intake. Next, the exterior was covered in a flat white wrap before the bed was coated in a red bedliner that now features his custom art and aluminum center strips. Finishing things off, many pieces of the interior were painted red or white with matching artwork. The seats were reupholstered in Roadwire leather covers to continue the red theme. The focal point of the interior is the headliner, which was covered in a white canvas and showcases a complete mural of Chad’s art.

The end result is an urban beast that’s a true rolling masterpiece unlike any other.

GEAR: 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 Z71 4X4 WHEELS/TIRES • 24x12 one-off KMC forged monoblocks in brushed finish with custom art and powder coated candy red by New Year Metal Finishing • 325/45R24 Atturo Trail Blade X/T with laser-etched artwork SUSPENSION • Custom 7” lift kit • Rough Country spindles, control arms, front cross members, rear blocks, rear shocks and trailing arms • Fox 2.5 coilovers with remote reservoirs • Wilwood 14” 2-piece brake rotors with 6-piston calipers PERFORMANCE • Edelbrock E-Force supercharger • K&N Blackhawk cold-air intake • Gibson 4”exhaust • B&M rear diff cover • Hand-painted radiator cover EXTERIOR / ARMOR • Custom front skid plate fabricated by N8Z Fab

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Custom red bedliner with C10 aluminum strips and custom artwork Grille Craft MX Series mesh grilles Avery flat white vinyl wrap Decals by Jay at South County Stickers Powder coating by Rene and Beto of New Year Metal Finishing

ACCESSORIES • Custom painted headlights with HID projector conversion • Factory hooks powder coated red • Custom painted pair of Timberland boots to match the interior INTERIOR • Roadwire Leather Interiors red seat covers with perforated inserts • Door panels and dash painted in red and white with custom artwork • Headliner covered in white canvas and custom handpainted mural • Kicker component speakers • Fatmat sound dampening material

SOURCES: OWNER: CHAD “CANTCOLOR” CAROTHERS CHADCANTCOLOR.COM | FACEBOOK.COM/CHADCANTCOLORART @CHADCANTCOLOR | BUILDER/SHOP: NEW YEAR METAL FINISHING @NEWYEARCOATINGS SOUTH COUNTY STICKERS @SOUTHCOUNTYSTICKERS 80

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ith more than 5,000 spectators and over 800 vehicles, Texas Hold ’Em has become one of the largest shows in Texas in only their second year. The Pasadena Fairgrounds located in Pasadena, Texas, was filled with not only cars, trucks and utility vehicles, it was also ravished by cold temperature, wind and mud. However, the inclement obstacles didn’t halt the enthusiasm and support from car and truck clubs throughout the Lone Star state. Jose Rubio, the show promoter and member of Team Billet wants to thank everyone that came out to show their support and enjoy the weekend and also sends a special thanks to Karlos Cruz, Joey Coomer, Luis Villareal and Fabian Villareal for all their help and support.

With events like Beer Chug, Car and Truck burnout contest, live music throughout the day and a bikini contest, Texas Hold ’Em has set itself up as one of the best shows of the year! With American Force Wheels as the lead sponsor and showcasing their latest products inside the arena, it allowed the spectators to escape the cold weather and see their vehicles up close and also check out their latest offerings. Texas Hold ’Em will take place March 13-15 in 2020 and they plan on doubling their records once again. @TEXASHOLDEM_SHOW

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With summer around the corner, it’s almost time to enjoy the great outdoors with the fam. Here are a few ideas to help get you off grid in style.

FAB FOURS JEEP FIRE PIT FABFOURS.COM

The Fab Fours’ Jeep fire pit offers one of the most unique and stylish ways to enjoy sitting by a fire at home or at a campsite. The fire pit is true to scale (1:3:4), holds enough firewood to burn for hours and even comes with an integrated bottle opener for added convenience. The pit has strategic openings for maximum air flow and is only offered in bare 16-gauge U.S. steel construction. The simulated 40” tires give it a unique look! $365.00

MTM SPECIAL OPS RADIATION-DETECTING WATCH SPECIALOPSWATCH.COM

Worried about radiation around while you’re out exploring the great outdoors? Not a problem when you’re wearing the MTM Special OPS radiation-detecting watch that uses actual Geiger-Muller Tube to detect, display and measure any harmful levels of radiation that could be present near you. The watch will sound off a special alarm when you’re near a preset radiation level and you’ll be able to save those readings on your computer to read them later using the USB connector that’s included. When you don’t care about radiation levels, the watch still tells time with its quartz movement and hands that feature tritium-gas filled tubes. The insides of the watch are protected by a 46mm solid titanium case and scratchresistant sapphire crystal. It comes in black, with a solid black velcro strap. You’ll get yours in its own watertight tactical case that’s individually numbered. $1,540.00

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NIKOLA NZT NIKOLAMOTOR.COM/NZT

The Nikola NZT (Net Zero Toll) is an all-electric beast that features 775 ft.-lbs. of torque, 590HP, up to 150-mile range and can go 0-60mph in 4.0 seconds. It will be able to tackle almost anything with ease with 35” tall tires paired with 17” wheels and a motor at each corner. It has 12” of ground clearance and is paired with beefy Fox 3.0 Factory Series Internal Bypass shocks with 18” of travel. Owners can opt between a traditional open-air cage or a full hardtop enclosure with power windows to utilize the full climate control HVAC system. Creature comforts include a 13” infotainment display and 7” instrument cluster that are IP68 waterproof, as well as a completely integrated Rockford Fosgate sound system package and front and rear on demand cameras. Full underbody skid plate, 3,000lbs-towing capacity and 2-hour DC fast-charging time round out some of the many highlights. Reservations are open now and production starts in 2021. Starting at $80,000.00

NUBIA ALPHA NUBIA.COM

The Nubia Alpha is based upon the flexible OLED screen and combines elements from both phones and watches into one. The device is a wearable smartphone with a 4” 960x192 screen that’s enclosed in a metal band you wear on your wrist. It features a 5MP camera right in the middle of the screen and is powered by a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor with 8GB of onboard memory. The 500mAH battery doesn’t take long to charge, while the built-in heart rate monitor comes in handy when you’re exercising. The Nubia runs on a custom version of Android and supports basic smartphone functions, including texts, calls, photos and streaming. It’ll launch in two versions: Bluetooth and eSIM versions and come in either black and gold. $500.00

OCULUS RIFT S VR HEADSET OCULUS.COM

The new Oculus Rift S VR Headset was designed in partnership with Lenovo and is a lot different from other VR headsets of its kind. It’s compatible with the Rift platform but has a whopping per-eye resolution of 1280 x 1440, which improves the lenses while moving from OLED to LCD screens. There’s five onboard cameras for tracking and will ship with new and updated Oculus Touch controllers. It features a rigid halo design with near-ear speakers instead of on-ear ones. $399.00

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SONY RX0 II SONY.COM/ELECTRONICS/CAMER

Sony recently introduced a new addition to its highly popular compact camera line-up with the launch of the world’s smallest and lightest premium compact camera - the RX0 II. Building upon the waterproof/dustproof, shockproof, crushproof and ultra-compact qualities of the original RX0, the new model now offers internal 4K recording, an adjustable LCD screen that tilts upward 180 degrees and downward 90 degrees (that even works underwater), and new image stabilization solutions for video recording. At the heart of the RX0 II sits a 1.0-type stacked 15.3-megapixel Exmor RS CMOS image sensor and an advanced BIONZ X image processing engine that offers enhanced color reproduction, including beautiful skin tones. It has been optimized to deliver lightning fast performance and exquisite image quality for both stills and movie shooting across a wide sensitivity range of ISO 80 -12800. The ZEISS Tessar T 24mm F4.0 fixed wide-angle lens has a shortened minimum focusing distance of 20cm, making it perfect for selfies or table-top photos.

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