DUB Magazine's LFTD&LVLD, Issue 5

REBEL OFF ROAD’S IRON MAN

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JEEPS FROM KICKER | UNDERGROUND AUTOSTYLING ALPINE ELECTRONICS X STARWOOD MOTORS SIP 5 / DISPLAY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

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KICKER’S VSS JEEP | UNDERGROUND AUTOSTYLING ON 26s ALPINE ELECTRONICS’ RUGGED “RESTYLE” JEEP | + M O R E 3

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ISSUE 5

FTD& LVLD is all about custom trucks and Jeeps and the individuality and creativity that comes from the various builds that we feature. Build it the way you want it is the motto for many. The CenCal style is definitely not what you see on many trails, but it’s been steadily growing in popularity with their flashy wheels, trick suspension and shorter tires. Check out the trio of GMC and Chevy trucks on Hostile wheels that proudly exemplify this style.

Then there’s the all-white Jeep flossing a set of 26” Forgiato wheels framed in a massive set of all-terrain tires. While many purists hate this, Underground Autostyling’s stunning JK proved that many love its style by beating out thousands of other customs at one of Florida’s largest car shows.

The guys over at Bulletproof Suspensions are a huge name in the industry for their lifts, and owner Bryan Brown wanted something a bit more for the shop’s demo vehicle. Thus, this one-ofa-kind Chevy Silverado 2500HD with a Cadillac Escalade front-end was born.

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What happens when you combine California cool and Texas-sized creativity? You get a wicked custom Jeep by Alpine Electronics and Starwood Motors. Check out this collaboration that showcases Alpine’s latest and greatest.

The KICKER JK started out as a mild demo vehicle for the 2014 SEMA Show, but was shortly transformed into a wild Jeep for the 2015 CES Show by the crew at RockStar Garage. It does double duty as one of KICKER’s demo vehicles and as “Grandpa’s Rocker.”

Rebel Off Road is known for putting out some incredible Jeep builds and such is the case with their sales manager’s “Iron Man” JK. Patiently and carefully plotted out, this super hero of a Jeep is a go anywhere beast off-road while still being a Cadillac-smooth ride on the road.

“Project Decade” is a build ten years in the making. As a contributing photographer to our magazine, as well as many of the top automotive publications around, Brandon Burrell knows what it takes to build a magazine-worthy

ride. That combined with experience from his previous show cars resulted in his sky-high Chevy Silverado which he hopes inspires a new generation of enthusiasts.

Finally, there is Josh Ellison’s “Above The Law” that he designed to be the ultimate play vehicle and features a custom rack for his UTV. It has everything he wanted in a truck and more and received the first-ever Bushwacker Founder’s Award for being the baddest truck at last year’s SEMA Show!

This magazine will continue to grow and evolve with the industry and we hope to inspire you to build a ride that we can someday feature in these pages. Enjoy Issue 5!

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The 9-inch screen is 89% larger than the factory radio and 55% larger than a standard aftermarket screen.

View alerts like tire pressure and door status, plus keep your favorite factory features like steering wheel controls and factory amplifier controls.

Your Jeep Wrangler deserves the ultimate dash upgrade. The X009-WRA Restyle Dash System has a large 9-inch screen that is the hub for your entertainment and information needs. Use it with separate front and rear view cameras to reduce blind spots and maneuver around off-road obstacles. Let your adventures start with Alpine.

The X009-WRA is compatible with front and rear view cameras (sold separately), to help eliminate blind spots around your Wrangler.

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INNOVATIVE AUTOWORKS consistently turns out some hot customs! The Pennsylvania shop is renowned for their unique rides and wild project vehicles, with a few featured in LFTD& LVLD. For this Issue’s Battleground, two of their own customs go head-to-head to battle it out, letting you decide which lifted ride reigns supreme!

BIG BLUE PHOTOS: JOHN JACKSON (EXTERIOR), MIKE VINDLER (INTERIOR)

Which off-road beast reigns supreme? You be the judge and vote by scanning the QR code or going to dubmagazine.com/battlegrounds

Brett Habig is the shop’s manager, so it’s only natural that he has a badass truck to reflect his shop’s work, which is the case with “Big Blue” – the Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ that was originally just supposed to haul other vehicles, but soon transformed into a massive build just 45 days before the 2013 SEMA Show. Although the Dually boasts a number of modifications, it’s the paint job that demands your attention. Habig had something “big and blue” in mind – and the end result more than exceeded their expectations.

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YOU CHOOSE THE WINNER OF THIS MONTH’S HEAD TO HEAD CHALLENGE

LIMITLESS PHOTOS: JOHN JACKSON

Innovative’s president TJ Gefert used his Dually as the base vehicle for his grand project. No modification was spared to build “Limitless,” which boasts more than $100,000 in upgrades.

Because it was going to be shown in American Force Wheels’ booth at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, Gefert wanted the truck to stand out from other lifted rides at the show and decided to go with an eye-popping color after Keg Media whipped up some 3D renderings.

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IMAGE DYNAMICS CTX65 6.5” COAXIAL SPEAKER 866.933.1414 | IMAGEDYNAMICSUSA.NET The CTX Speakers from Image Dynamics are the affordable solution for the autosound enthusiast seeking a high-performance speaker system with rich, well-balanced sound, as well as excellent tonal characteristics and incredible detail, with very high output levels. Using materials that most manufacturers reserve for their top-of-the-line speakers, the CTX65 is a 6.5” door speaker that delivers all the dynamics, detail and high output without listening fatigue or harshness. Each pair comes complete with grilles and mounting hardware. MSRP: $149.99

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POWERBASS USA XL MARINE SPEAKERS 909.923.3868 | POWERBASSUSA.COM FACEBOOK.COM/POWERBASSUSAINC @POWERBASSUSA Powerbass offers a complete line up of 5.25”, 6.5” and 6X9” marine-grade 2-way speakers for boats of all types. These are more than pretty speakers painted white. Each speaker is marine certified to withstand the harsh elements. They’re constructed using special materials, such as polyurethane speaker surrounds, UV treated cones, plymide speaker baskets and magnet covers, and gold plated speaker terminals. A special grille integrates the 1” tweeter to prevent water from leaking in behind the speaker. Powerbass has so much confidence that these speakers will hold up outdoors that they offer a 3-year warranty when professionally installed. They are engineered to handle up to 240W of power each. MSRP: $139.99/pair

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FACTORY RIDE

KICKER’S VSS JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA WORDS: KRISTIE BERTUCCI PHOTOS: JOHN JACKSON (EXTERIOR) / JESSE BALE (INTERIOR)

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ICKER’s VP of marketing and product planning, Charles Schultz, has been a Jeep lover ever since he could remember and longed for the experience of owning one again. When he finally decided to get himself a new JK, he offered it up to KICKER as a demo vehicle to showcase their special Jeep-specific systems, given they’ve only done UTV off-road builds and have never tackled a Jeep before now.

At first Schultz’s JK started life as a mild conversion in-house for the 2014 SEMA show that featured their VSS (KICKER’s Vehicle Specific Solutions) system, but while there at SEMA, Nic Ashby of RockStar Garage challenged him to go wilder and volunteered to transform an ordinary Jeep into an animal on the trails. “Since we planned to use the vehicle for the 2015 CES Show, Nic only had 60 days to work his magic on what

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my grandchildren nicknamed ‘Grandpa’s Rocker’,” Schultz explains. “Nic is an experienced builder and reached out to his buddies to take ‘Grandpa’s Rocker’ from mild to wild!”

Their original design had a 2.5” lift with 35” tires, but after Nic heard that Schultz was a Moab fan, he convinced him to go with a higher lift and added a Rock Krawler JK 3.5” Flex lift kit with front and rear Rock Krawler 2.O RRD Emulsion Shocks that allow the Jeep’s 37” Mickey Thompson tires to do its job on all the Moab trails.

To make it look as tough as it performs, Mopar

Rubicon X off-road front and rear bumpers were added, in addition to GenRight Offroad aluminum fenders, Mopar X hood, Rock-Slide Engineering body armor and step slider and a Rack Works modular cargo rack. ORACLE headlights and tail lights light up the Jeep’s path, while Bulldog LED lighting and Mopar rectangular windshieldmounted lights provide on-demand off-road light.

Other favorites of Schultz include the custom Katzkin leather interior embroidered with the KICKER logo, Ripp Supercharger and, of course, the KICKER VSS system that delivers “a spectacular sound stage from a truly plug ’n play installation,” he says. The KICKER VSS PowerStage Kit features a 10” sub, 200W integrated sub amp, made-tofit sealed enclosure that’s attached to factory mounts so cargo space remains intact, and an

8-channel CAN amp for factory door speakers that seamlessly integrates and was specifically tuned for the factory Mopar media unit.

“The outcome of this build went far beyond what I set out to do,” Schultz says. “I was very pleased with the mild upgrades we did here at KICKER. But what Nic and the RockStar Garage team did took this project to a level of performance I could have never accomplished on my own. I’m humbled every time I get behind the wheel.”

Now, Schultz and his grandchildren hit the trails in style with “Grandpa’s Rocker” owning the Moab obstacles and tough terrain like a pro, proving its superior off-road capabilities over and over. It will continue to cover shows and make sales calls for the rest of the year, but after that it’s back to just being “Grandpa’s Rocker” full time!

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GEAR: 2012 JEEP WRANGLER JK SAHARA

PERFORMANCE • RIPP JK 3.6 V6 Supercharger Kit • Clamp-aid hose clamp end guards • K&N air filter • Mopar air intake • MagnaFlow high-clearance off-road exhaust system DRIVETRAIN • Mishimoto transmission cooler • Nitro Gear & Axle 4.88 ratio ring and pinions w/ aluminum covers • Skid Row Offroad engine/transmission skid plate • Chromoly axle shafts • Auburn Gear electric lockers • Inland Empire Driveline WHEELS/TIRES • 17 x 9 American Racing ATX-Series Chamber Pro II beadlock • 37X12.50R17LT Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radial

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SUSPENSION • Rock Krawler 2.0 RRD Emulsion front and rear shocks • Rock Krawler JK 3.5-inch Flex lift kit EXTERIOR • Mopar Rubicon X off-road front and rear bumpers • GenRight Offroad aluminum fenders in black forest-green • Mopar Rubicon X hood • Rock-Slide Engineering body armor and step slider • Mopar hardtop headliner • SpiderWebShade soft liner • RackWorks modular cargo rack • Rock Hard 4x4 fuel tank skid plate • WARN 9.5cti thermometric winch w/ synthetic rope • Factor 55 Hawse fairleads • TeraFlex HD hinged spare-tire carrier • Hi-Lift jack and RotopaX fuel can • ORACLE headlights and tail lights • Bulldog LED Lighting and 40” light bar • Mopar rectangular windshield-mounted lights (6 LEDs per)

INTERIOR • Katzkin custom leather embroidered w/ company logo • Floor mats: Husky Liner floor and cargo • sPOD 6-switch CAN-Bus source system MOBILE ELECTRONICS • Kicker VSS (Vehicle-Specific Solution) PowerStage Kit • Made-to-fit loaded subwoofer w/ 10” subwoofer w/ 200W integrated subwoofer • Multi-channel DSP amplifier for the factory door speakers • ODYSSEY battery

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Hitting the trails at dusk or night requires ample lighting to see what’s ahead and avoid any hazardous obstacles in any weather conditions.

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MARQUEE OFF-ROAD 14” SLIM SINGLE ROW LED LIGHT BAR 714.894.1398 | MARQUEEOFFROAD.COM FACEBOOK.COM/MARQUEEOFFROAD @MARQUEEOFFROAD New from Marquee Off-Road is a 14” slim single row LED light bar that produces a beautiful 6500K white light. This light bar comes in a stylish powder coated aluminum die cast housing that is shock resistant and waterproof. It also comes complete with a fully adjustable stainless steel side mount and rail mount brackets. This robust LED ligth bar also comes with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. MSRP: $199.99

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The RF3 LED cube lights are redefining the small LED light market. The RF3 lights are bringing more light output and more defined beam patterns than any compact forward facing light on the market. Utilizing the reflector allows them to precisely aim the beam pattern to put all the light down the road where you need it. The sharp cut-off lines of the beam make this light SAE compliant and not just for off-road use. The RF3 LED lights can be taken directly from the track to the road. They are available in an SAE compliant long-range driving pattern, and a diffused flood pattern light. MSRP: $349.00 38

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LIGHTING RIGID INDUSTRIES RDS-SERIES (WHITE) LED BAR 855.760.5337 | RIGIDINDUSTRIES.COM FACEBOOK.COM/RIGIDINDUSTRIES @RIGIDNATION | @RIGIDINDUSTRIESOFFICIAL The RDS-Series now available in white! This linear light bar is the legendary flagship E-Series light bar treated to a gentle arc, creating a curve in a 20”-54”extruded aluminum housing and packed full of Rigid Industries Spot LED technology to produce an astonishing custom look for any car, truck, boat, or rig. The White RDS-Series light bar has the same design as the current RDSSeries, with the White RDS-Series light bar utilizing a tough alodine coating underneath the Seashell White powder coat to withstand even the harshest of environments. MSRP: $972.50 - $2,257.50

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Shining over 2500’ of usable light from a single 50W Luminous LED, the 6.7” Light Cannon LED fires more lighting distance with more versatility than any single LED automotive light of it’s size! The 10 degree spot pattern Light Cannon is also like having 20 lights in 1! It enables optional snap on polycarbonate cover filters to quickly change the beam pattern from Spot to Euro or Flood, while the colored filters (Clear, Blue, Amber, or Red) can improve visibility in various conditions. The universal single bolt mounting, accompanied by an available wiring harness, provides a quick, traditional installation on a multitude of applications MSRP: $429.00 ea., $849.00 Pair w/ Switch Harness Covers $35.00 ea.

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Utilizing top-binned 10W LEDs and large proprietary 1.5” diameter IRIS Reflectors, the XPR Light Bar is capable of reaching distances of 2,080 feet of usable light (51” XPR-27M).

This unmatched long-distance projection is also accompanied by precisely tilted IRIS Reflectors that create a unique combination beam pattern to provide even more visibility at the road’s edge. A new lifespan boosting heat sink design that utilizes deep horizontal fins within the high-quality aluminum housing to dissipate heat produced from the high-powered 10W LEDs. Available in eight popular sizes: 6”, 11”, 25”, 30”, 35” 40” 46” and 51”. Comes complete with wiring harness for quick installation and features Vision X’s strong Lifetime Warranty.

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WILD BOAR PRODUCTS LIGHT BAR 888.998.1980 | WILDBOARPRODUCTS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WILDBOARPRODUCTS @WILDBOARPRODUCT @WILDBOAR_PRODUCTS The Wild Boar Light Bar is a tough and trail-rated accessory for Jeep Wranglers made in America from 1 3/4” tubular steel with a low-profile design that preserves the driver’s full field-ofvision. It features five light tabs for mounting lights, antennas, and a range of off-road goodies. Lighting kit sold separately.

MSRP: $295.00

WURTON LIGHTING 50” NOCTURNAL SERIES - 5 WATT DUAL ROW 949.585.0011 | WURTON.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WURTONLIGHTING @WURTONLIGHTING This 50” WURTON light bar is arranged in a dual row to create an even light pattern using intentional overlap. It contains 96 5W CREE LEDS with a raw output of 47,300 Lumens! Every WURTON Light bar is internally tested for IP-68 rating through a rigorous dunk test in one meter of water before an hour of heat testing which ensures moisture resistance. MSRP: $1,189.99

WURTON LIGHTING POD LIGHTS WURTON pod lights are the perfect solution for nocturnal visibility under and around your vehicle. They are essential for viewing clearance beneath a trail vehicle and help provide ambient lighting at campsites/jobsites. Comes with two lights/set - 12ft wiring harness - with stainless steel hardware. MSRP: $35.00 42

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Aftermarket accessories can make a huge difference in your vehicle’s appearance. It’s an easy upgrade that completes your custom.

A.R.E. ACCESSORIES OTR OPTION FOR TRUCK CAPS OR TONNEAU COVERS 800.649.4ARE | 4ARE.COM | @AREACCESSORIES

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Order any A.R.E. truck cap or tonneau cover with the OTR Option to have it completely covered with a spray-on protective coating. It is the perfect complement to the toughest trucks on the road. MSRP: $1,750.00

A.R.E. ACCESSORIES OVERLAND OPTION FOR TONNEAU COVERS Order any A.R.E tonneau cover with the Overland Option to have a stylish two-toned design, with a painted-to-match finish combined and spray-on protective coating. This option gives your truck a more rugged look, while providing extra strength in high-stress areas. MSRP: $1,500.00

DIAMOND PRECISION RACING ARMOR RUNNING BOARDS 951.278.1522 | DPROFFROAD.COM FACEBOOK.COM/DPROFFROAD |

@DPROFFROAD

The DPR running boards features a 3” x 14 gauge round main tube with formed and welded ends, formed 14 gauge steel step with polished and dimpled logo step pads, and a two-stage powder coat finish with a primer base coat and a texture black top coat. The logo is cut into the side profile of the step and will either have a polished stainless backing (if not lighted) or white back lit acrylic (if lighted option is purchased). Lights kit will consist of 4 LED strips - one under each step pad to light up the ground and one to back light each logo. MSRP: $1,380.00 44

DIAMOND PRECISION RACING EXHAUST TIPS Add the finishing touch with a DPR Exhaust Tip, which is built from T-304 stainless steel, it’s available in your choice of polished or heat-treated black powder coat. The tip features a die cut DPR Diamond logo and bolts on for quick installation or can also be welded on. There are multiple sizes to choose from and each are sold individually for Driver, Standard or dual systems. Tip adapters are also available. They come with a 1-year warranty.

MSRP: $147.00 - $388.00

FACTOR 55 PROLINK XXL 208.639.1674 | FACTOR55.COM FACEBOOK.COM/FACTOR55 |

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The Factor 55 ProLink XXL is the largest and strongest ProLink winch shackle mount in production. The ProLink XXL provides winch owners with a means to replace the conventional winch hook with a safer and stronger screw pin shackle/D-ring.

Originally designed for military 24,000-lb. winch applications, the ProLink XXL is now available to the general public. Like all models in the ProLink family, the XXL is engineered and made in the U.S.A. from 6000 series billet aluminum and is equipped with a 6Al-4V titanium double shear pin. In this case the shear pin diameter is .750”. The base of the XXL is protected by the barbed high durometer EPDM rubber guard. With a working load limit of 24,000 lbs. and an ultimate failure of over 63,000 lbs., the Prolink XXL is definitely up to the task. The XXL is compatible with steel cables and synthetic ropes up to ½” in diameter. The XXL is also compatible with common ¾” shackles, as well as larger 7/8” shackles. Like other ProLink products, the XXL is available in five anodized/powder coated colors – black, silver, gray, red and blue.

MSRP: $199.95

HUSKY LINERS QUADCAPS 800.344.8759 | HUSKYLINERS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/HUSKY_LINERS |

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Husky Liners Quadcaps protect your bed rails from the wrath of truck ownership. Their heavy-duty material is thicker, stronger and more durable than others, which means you can go ahead and slide that junk right over the side. You truck woudn’t have it any other way. MSRP: $132.95

HUSKY LINERS WEATHERBEATER FLOOR LINERS Put nature firmly in its place. The rugged and sporty Weatherbeater Floor Liners perfectly conform to the contours of your ride and offer unbeatable carpet protection for whatever nature hurls at you. MSRP: $137.95

ROYALTY CORE RCR RACE LINE GRILLE FOR 2011-15 FORD SUPERDUTY 800.741.7212 | ROYALTYCORE.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ROYALTYCORE |

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Royalty Core’s RCR Race Line grille cultivates an overall stealth appearance, with stainless 12.0 Sport Mesh surrounded by a studded sleek grille frame with smooth lines. Royalty Core’s iconic stainless triple chrome studs, T304 construction, and race-proven diamond mesh combine one killer RCR design to out-perform and out-last the competition. The RCR Race Line Design Grille features satin black scratch resistant powder coat frame/surround and 12.0 sport tight weave diamond crimp mesh. Complete construction is 100% T304 stainless steel fully assembled, with optimal install hardware and instructions. MSRP: $699.00 45

ACCESSORIES ROYALTY CORE RC1 CLASSIC GRILLE FOR 2013-15 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 541.343.3643 | ROYALTYCORE.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ROYALTYCORE |

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Royalty Core’s classic RC1 grille design has clean lines with a dynamic two-tone appearance for truck enthusiasts looking to make a bold statement. It features a classic RC1 design with polished gloss black frame/surround and gloss black 10.0 power mesh-diamond crimp TIG welded reinforced mesh for maximum strength and longevity. It also has triple chrome plated T304 exclusive Royalty Core stainless studs around the frame, featuring a star flange design. Complete construction is 100% T304 stainless steel fully assembled with optimal install hardware and instructions. MSRP: $879.00

SNUGTOP SNUGLID SL 800.768.4867 | SNUGTOP.COM | FACEBOOK.COM/SNUGTOP @SNUGTOPNEWS | @SNUGTOPNEWS The award-winning SNUGLid SL tonneau cover has a classic low profile and contoured design that conforms to the sleek lines of your truck. The popular SNUGLid SL aerodynamic tonneau cover actually improves gas mileage. Their molds are digitally designed to capture every contour subtlety to make your lid look like it came with the truck. With features like hidden hinge system, double lock security mechanisms, SnugRug interior headliner and single key lock rotary latching for quick open and close make the SNUGLid SL the top of its class. You can enjoy knowing that you own the best lid on the market. MSRP: $1,500.00 - $1,700.00

SNUGTOP SLANT BACK TOP SNUGTOP’s H3T Slant Back Top is an innovative, high-strength cap, featuring a classic low profile and contoured design. The H3T’s Slant Back Top keeps cargo in place and protects it from weather and provides extra security. Aesthetically, it appears as a natural extension of the cab and features a slant back reminiscent of the original HUMVEE. The cap features a 1”-thick honeycomb reinforced construction for extra strength and stainless steel hardware for long lasting reliability. SNUGTOP Slant Back Cover is color matched to the original H3T factory paint. MSRP: $3,700.00 - $4,100.00

WILD BOAR PRODUCTS THE CAMPER CASE 888.998.1980 | WILDBOARPRODUCTS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WILDBOARPRODUCTS @WILDBOARPRODUCT | @WILDBOAR_PRODUCTS This rooftop camping tent employs a rugged, yet light, honeycomb fiberglass clamshell design that protects the tent while closed and provides the perfect wind and weather block for its generous amount of living space when open. Just unlatch the case and lift the top open to unleash a weather-proof, 600 Denier ripstop nylon, two-person tent with big view windows and internal mesh storage pockets in just seconds. It comes lined with a super-comfy full-sized memory foam mattress and topped with a strong aluminum rack that keeps your gear firmly in place even while the shell is open. MSRP: $2,495.00 46

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Looks are nothing without performance. Check out these latest performance parts for your rig!

BAER BRAKE SYSTEMS FRONT PRO 13.5” BRAKES FOR 2007-15 JEEP WRANGLER JK 602.233.1411 | BAER.COM | @BAER_BRAKES

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The Pro System features the 6P 6-piston caliper mounted to a 13.5” 1-piece slot, drill, zinc plated rotor. It’s designed as a direct bolt on for the 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler JK, and reuses the factory hoses. This system was built to fit many of the popular 17” wheels available today. Baer also offers an SS4 12.2” rear brake to match the Pro Front System. MSRP: $1,745.00 (CUSTOM COLORS AVAILABLE)

BAER BRAKE SYSTEMS REMASTER MASTER CYLINDER Baer is renowned for its performance braking systems, and the company applied the same engineering expertise to the Remaster. The engineering team started with a blank sheet of paper to develop a master cylinder that would solve fitment and performance issues faced by builders of street-driven performance cars and race vehicles alike. The Remaster is available with right-hand or left-hand port configurations. An integrated mount for a Baer billet adjustable proportioning valve is machined into the bottom of the master cylinder. The Remaster also features unique screw-on billet caps, making checking and adding fluid easier and cleaner. The Remaster was designed, developed, machined and assembled in-house in Phoenix, AZ. MSRP: Hard Anodized $395.00, Polished $475.00

BORLA PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIES JEEP WRANGLER “CLIMBER” CAT-BACK™ EXHAUST 877.462.6752 | BORLA.COM FACEBOOK.COM/BORLAEXHAUST |

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Borla is unleashing the new Jeep Wrangler “Climber” CatBack™ Exhaust for 2012-15 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4-Door), and will fit all trims. Their “Climber” Cat-Back™ Exhaust sounds mean revving up and has a mellow growl at highway speeds - all with no drone. It’s engineered to sit flush, tucked above the frame, for high-clearance off-roading. Includes street-legal, loop-delete Y-pipe that keeps factory catalytic converters.

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CHAMPION OIL SYNGOLD FULL SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL 660.890.6231 | CHAMPIONBRANDS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/CHAMPIONBRANDS @CHAMPIONOIL Champion Syngold Full Synthetic Motor Oils are uniquely designed to help provide outstanding levels of fuel economy performance, cleaning power and egnine protection - even during longer oil change intervals. Syngold is proven to significantly reduce wear and viscosity breakdown because of its advancements in oil technology. Its wide range of viscosity grades fit all types of modern vehicles, including highperformance, turbo-charged, supercharged gasoline multi-valve fuel injected engines found in passenger cars, SUVs, light vans and trucks. MSRP: $10.91 - $12.88 per quart

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HYPERTECH MAX ENERGY 2.0 POWER PROGRAMMER FOR 2007-14 JEEP WRANGLER JK

MAGNAFLOW CAT-BACK EXHAUST FOR 2007-15 TOYOTA TUNDRA V8 4.6L/4.7L/5.7L

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Does your 2007-14 Wrangler JK need more power and performance? Hypertech’s Max Energy 2.0 Power Programmer delivers 19 (premium fuel) and 17 (regular octane) hp @ 5,550 RPM. Features include: speedometer/ odometer correction with 22.5”- 44” tires, and 2.82 - 5.38 rear gears; adjustable throttle response; separate idle settings; ability to read, display and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes; cooling fan switch; tire-matching top speed limiter; RPM rev limiter; RPM idle speed adjustment; Traction Control System switch; Tire Pressure Monitoring System switch; and for Rubicons, sway bar disconnect speed extension and differential locker control. MSRP: TBA

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These 2.5” bolt-on kits have been engineered for maximum performance with dyno proven results.

MagnaFlow systems reduce exhaust backpressure while maintaining a deep, powerful performance tone. Annoying exhaust frequencies are dampened with a dense wall of acoustical absorbing material, and the straight-through muffler design prevents excessive heat retention, allowing the entire system to run cooler and last longer with no restrictions. Starting at $998.21

NITRO-GEAR & AXLE 4.88 RING & PINION FOR 2007-15 TOYOTA TUNDRA 916.673.6464 | NITRO-GEAR.COM FACEBOOK.COM/NITROGEARAXLE |

@NITROGEARS

Customizing your truck with larger tires can cause loss of performance and fuel economy and constant transmission “gear-hunting.” It’s a common misconception that gear changes are necessary only for hardcore off-roading. Regearing your vehicle is the only way to get back to the normal RPM range, thus improving performance and reducing strain on your drivetrain. This is especially important for today’s vehicles equipped with tall factory gears and overdrive transmissions. Nitro gears are manufactured using precision machining to provide the highest quality components available. MSRP: $349.99, $369.99

ROYAL PURPLE MAX-BOOST 281.354.8600 | ROYALPURPLECONSUMER.COM FACEBOOK.COM/OFFICIALROYALPURPLE @ROYALPURPLEINC | @ROYAL_PURPLE

RIPP SUPERCHARGERS FOR 2011-14 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND DODGE DURANGO 718.815.1313 | RIPPMODS.COM |

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RIPP Superchargers, a household name in the Wrangler performance industry, is proud to announce its new supercharger system for the 2011-14 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. Want the power of Detriot’s 392, but need something more practical than a SRT? Look no further, 3.6L Pentastar and 5.7L HEMI owners can expect a 120 hp increase over stock and will typically install in under 8 hours. RIPP Superchargers boasts a complete system with calibrations for a reliable, daily driven setup. MSRP: From $6,229.95 50

Max-Boost is an octane booster and fuel stabilizer specially formulated for racing and performance applications.

Max-Boost helps race and high-compression engines in cars, trucks and motorcycles perform their best by increasing gasoline octane, while reducing emissions. It is the only octane booster that also stabilizes fuel during off-season storage.

The high-performance fuel treatment features MMT, a metallic additive that delivers unmatched octane enhancement. It prevents costly engine damage from detonation, pre-ignition, pinging and knocking associated with low octane fuel. MSRP: $13.79

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Suspension Systems are the basis of this magazine. Not only do they provide the proper ground and tire clearance, but they give your rig the aggressive look that sets it apart from the crowd.

BDS SUSPENSION 3” RADIUS ARM KITS FOR 2013+ DODGE RAM 3500 / 2014+ DODGE RAM 2500 517.279.2135 | BDS-SUSPENSION.COM FACEBOOK.COM/BDSSUSPENSIONS @BDSSUSPENSION BDS Suspension has a variety of lift options from 2’’-8’’ systems for the late-model Dodge Ram HD trucks. Their latest release is a 3’’ radius arm system giving you all the benefits of a high performance system at a lower height to fit 35” tires. The kits include dual rate coils, heavy duty tubular radius arms, heavy duty adjustable track bar and new swaybar links. All kits include BDS’ no fine print warranty and a 5 year - 60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. MSRP: $1,627.51

CST 3” - 6” STOCK TORSION LOCATION (S.T.L.) FOR 2011-15 CHEVY/GMC 2500HD 951.571.0212 | CSTSUSPENSION.COM | FACEBOOK.COM/CSTSUSPENSION @ CSTSUSPENSIONUS | @CSTSUSPENSION The new CST 3” to 6” S.T.L. (Stock Torsion Location) High Clearance design for the 2011-15 Chevy/GMC 2500HD truck provides the “leveled look” without sacrificing the ride quality or function! This adjustable kit includes gusseted high clearance cross-members with a full size differential skid plate, fabricated steel / CNC machined front steering knuckles, differential drop brackets, heavy duty bump stop brackets, extended sway bar end links, brake line drop brackets, all necessary install hardware, and O.E. front shock extensions. In the rear the kit includes billet 1” lift blocks and heavy duty zinc-plated u-bolts. No cutting of the front differential is required or welding of any kind to install this kit. MSRP: $2,210.35

READY LIFT 7” SUSPENSION LIFT FOR 2015 FORD F-150 4X4 877.759.9991 | READYLIFT.COM |

@TEAMREADYLIFT |

@READYLIFT

ReadyLIFT’s new 7” suspension lift for the 2015 Ford F-150 4WD truck features a precision designed laser cut and CNC formed sub-frame assemblies with strategically placed windows in the cross members to reduce weight but retain structural integrity. This kit is a no-weld, direct bolt-on installation design. This system also includes a patent-pending steering extension design - (RCS) Rack Correction System - that works with the relocated steering rack to retain the stock steering geometry.

That means no cutting or replacing the tie rod ends. This kit also includes integrated differential drops with torsion bracing to keep the differential from twisting under load. MSRP: $1,995.95

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SKYJACKER 6” SUSPENSION LIFT KIT FOR 2015 FORD F-150 866.SKYJACKER | SKYJACKER.COM | FACEBOOK.COM/SKYJACKERSUSPENSIONS @SKYJACKER Take your new ride to all new heights with the latest quality lift kit from Skyjacker Suspensions. This 6” lift kit features CNC machined steering knuckles, a differential skid plate, heavy-duty ductile iron rear blocks and all the brackets are cut from the highest quality steel plates. With this kit, you can ride high increasing your ground clearance, while maintaining OEM steering geometry, alignment specs and ride quality – all while being easy to install. MSRP: $1,579.29

SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION 3.5” LIFT UPPER CONTROL ARM (UCA) KIT FOR 2014-15 CHEVY/GMC 1500 PICKUPS, 4WD 844.671.LIFT | SUPERLIFT.COM | @SUPERLIFTSUSPENSION

FACEBOOK.COM/SUPERLIFTSUSPENSIONSYSTEMS

Superlift’s UCA Lift Kits have a modern, fitted steel structure that derives its superior strength from the classic ‘I’ beam architecture.

Their uniquely engineered design adds strength and durability plus has bonus features that others do not offer. UCA’s come pre-installed with MOOG ball joints and OEM style bushings. Backed by their lifetime warranty, 100% satisfaction guarantee and their Factory Warranty Assurance Program, this simple and Super-EZ bolt-on installation adds clearance for 33” diameter tires without fender trimming plus zero cutting of the rear cross member. MSRP: $579.95

SUPREME SUSPENSIONS 3.5” LIFT AND LEVELING KIT W/ SHOCKS 1999 - 2004 FORD F250/F350/EXCURSION 888.810.6791 | SUPREMESUSPENSIONS.COM | @SUPREME_SUSPENSIONS

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Lift your truck with Supreme Suspensions’ carbon steel leaf pack and you will achieve your desired results, along with a guaranteed perfect fit! Designed by the experts with your OEM ride quality and comfort in mind, supreme suspensions offers a huge variety of lifts, which provide you with the exact height you need to achieve the exact look you want. More lift kits available for all Ford model trucks and SUVs, as well! MSRP: $369.95 - $449.95

ZONE OFFROAD 6’’ LIFT KIT FOR 2015 FORD F-150 888.998.9663 | ZONEOFFROAD.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ZONEOFFROAD @ZONEOFFROAD | @ZONEOFFROAD Zone Offroad is shipping out complete 6’’ lift kits for the redesigned 2015 Ford F-150 trucks.

This new 6” lift system allows new F-150 owners to improve their truck’s stance and offroad capabilities without compromising the on-road drivability. Kits come complete and are easy to install. Fit up to 37s on your new F-150 with Zone Offroad. MSRP: $1,349.95 54

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Hitting the dunes, dirt, trials and rocks can take its toll on your ride. Sheild its exterior with some added protection and armor.

FAB FOURS VENGEANCE FRONT BUMPER FOR 2010-14 FORD RAPTOR 866.385.1905 | FABFOURS.COM | @FABFOURSINC

FACEBOOK.COM/FABFOURS

Fab Fours’ new line of lightweight, premium steel, non-winch, sensor bumpers integrate a 20” LED light bar in the center, and has mounting options on each side for (2) 2” LED’s to give you maximum LED light coverage. The fit of this bumper is high and tight and comes with lower cutouts to provide airflow for intercoolers, while also giving you that aggressive look both on and off the road. Available in a no guard or pre-runner guard option. MSRP: $1,695.00, $1,850.00 w/ prerunner guard

ROAD ARMOR BRUSHGUARDS FOR FORD, CHEVY AND DODGE TRUCKS 877.294.2726 | ROADARMOR.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ROADARMORBUMPERS @ROADARMOR | @ROAD_ARMOR The muscular design of their brushguard accentuates the lines of the truck and provides a unique utilitarian look. Installation is strictly bolt-on and the bumper is backed by a 1-year limited warranty against manufacturer defects. Made from .120” and .08” wall high-density CNC bent and laser cut tubing, there are four light mounts included that hold up to 6” diameter lights.

Eye tubes are made from 1.25” high-density tubing that is lighter and stronger than .120” wall standard. The center section tubes are made from 2” diameter .120” wall standard, while center section tubes are made from 2” diameter .120” tubing. A standard 5-stage stain black powdercoat finish is available and it can fit on Ford, Chevy and Dodge trucks. MSRP: Starting at $699.00

SMITTYBILT FRONT AND REAR M-1 BUMPERS FOR 2014-15 TOYOTA TUNDRA 888.717.5797 | SMITTYBILT.COM FACEBOOK.COM/SMITTYBILT @SMITTYBILTUSA | @THEORIGINALSMITTYBILT Smittybilt M-1 Bumpers set the standard for all truck bumpers.

Each M-1 is manufactured out of 3/16” cold rolled steel with 1/4” mounting plates and powder coated in Smittybilt’s signature series two stage powder coat. Each M-1 comes standard with 7/8” solid D-Ring mounts and Ultra Bright Driving & Fog Lights. The front bumper includes a Winch Mount System that can hold up to a 17,500-lb. winch and completely bolts on and requires no drilling, while the rear bumper includes backup sensor mount locations. MSRP: front bumper: $799.99$1,299.99, rear bumper: $999.99 56

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o matter how high you want your truck to be, Bulletproof Suspensions can make it happen. As a recognized leader in the industry, they’ve been manufacturing and installing quality suspension systems since 2000 and live and breathe all things off-road. Every year, they bring out sky-high customs complete with all the fixings to SEMA, and for last year’s show, they unveiled a unique spectacle that had visitors scratching their heads wondering what kind of truck it was.

Although the base vehicle is a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax Turbo- Diesel, it’s been modified to include a 2015 Cadillac front end, which is why the Internet christened the build the “Cadi-Max” (although it doesn’t have an official name). “In 2014, we saw some pretty cool renderings and projects from other companies, so we knew we needed to debut something cool,” says Bryan Brown, owner of Bulletproof Suspensions. “We wanted to unveil our new bolt-on rear cantilever four-link system on a completely customized truck that would stand out from the rest of the over-the-top builds on the convention floor. The 2500 was a great choice since it was the perfect candidate for the Cadillac front-end conversion.”

Cadillac front-end conversions are nothing new in the customization world, with the trend having started years ago and still going strong.

But what makes Bulletproof Suspensions so different is that it’s the first to be done on a fullsize truck. “No one has done it on a 2500HD,” Brown admits. “They’re usually done on half ton trucks. So for this, the truck was wider and nothing fitted correctly. It took tons of bodywork and labor to make it look like factory.”

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“WE WANTED TO UNVEIL OUR NEW BOLT-ON REAR CANTILEVER FOUR-LINK SYSTEM ON A COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZED TRUCK THAT WOULD STAND OUT FROM THE REST OF THE OVER-THE-TOP BUILDS ON THE CONVENTION FLOOR. THE 2500 WAS A GREAT CHOICE SINCE IT WAS THE PERFECT MATCH FOR THE CADILLAC FRONT-END CONVERSION.” – BRYAN BROWN, OWNER OF BULLETPROOF SUSPENSIONS

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Like many conversions, it was not an easy task since getting the right fit on a new front end designed for another ride always has its hiccups. But thanks to IMZZ Elite and the crew at Bulletproof Suspensions, all the kinks were worked out and everything ended up fitting and looking like it came straight from the showroom.

“The conversion involved new wiring for the truck so that codes didn’t keep popping up. We worked hard until we got zero codes and everything was just right, taking five weeks on bodywork alone.”

After the conversion was complete, the guys at IMZZ Elite also gave it a bold Candy Blue paint job that also graces the Pace Edwards automatic retractable tonneau cover.

Since the truck was meant to show off Bulletproof Suspensions’ rear four-link cantilever system (complete with Bulletproof coilovers and shocks made by Icon Vehicle Dynamics), Brown made sure that it could hold its own on any terrain and sent it to the trails. “Just because this isn’t the truck you want to go thrashing in any terrain you find because of the expensive paint and body accessories used, doesn’t mean it can’t handle what you throw at it,” Brown says. Other mods on the unique custom include: 22” Rolling Big Power Scalpel wheels; Toyo 40X15.50R22 LT Open Country M/T tires; pull out Cargoglide; Amp Research Power Steps and running boards; and a Soundstream stereo system.

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Despite being Brown’s personal truck, it spends most of its time on the show circuit and is used as a promo vehicle for the their suspension kits. And as one of their best builds to date, the guys at Bulletproof Suspensions have big shoes to fill for this year’s SEMA project and they’re still deciding exactly how to outdo themselves.

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GEAR: 2015 CHEVY 2500 HD DIESEL SUSPENSION • Bulletproof Suspensions 12” kit, rear four-link cantilever system and coilovers • Bulletproof coilovers and shocks by Icon Vehicle Dynamics EXTERIOR • 2015 Cadillac front-end conversion, bodywork and BASF Candy Blue paint by IMZZ Elite • Pull out Cargoglide • Amp Research Power Steps and running boards supplied by Lund Industries • Pace Edwards automatic retractable tonneau cover • Avi Wraps stickers and decals • Atomic Offroad curved light bars PERFORMANCE • Rolling Big Power exhaust • MGP Caliper Covers w/ custom engraved “Bulletproof Suspensions” logos • Pacific Performance Engineering front and rear end covers and transmission pan • Inland Empire Driveline front driveshaft WHEELS & TIRES • 22” Rolling Big Power Scalpel wheels • Toyo 40X15.50R22 LT Open Country M/T tires INTERIOR • Intro-Tech embroidered floor mats AUDIO • Soundstream speakers, amps and subs

BULLETPROOF SUSPENSIONS BULLETPROOFSUSPENSION.COM

CARGOGLIDE CARGOGLIDE.COM

MGP CALIPER COVERS CALIPERCOVERS.COM

INTRO-TECH INTRO-TECHAUTOMOTIVE.COM

ICON VEHICLE DYNAMICS ICONVEHICLEDYNAMICS.COM

PACE EDWARDS PACE-EDWARDS.COM

PACIFIC PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING PACIFIPC.COM

SOUNDSTREAM SOUNDSTREAM.COM

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AVI WRAPS AVIWRAPS.COM

INLAND EMPIRE DRIVELINE IEDLS.COM

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ith off-road in his blood, Josh Ellison, has been pushing the limits his whole life, one lifted custom at a time.

As Royalty Core Truck Grilles and Accessories’ president, he’s in charge of making sure the aftermarket truck parts company stays an industry leader in cutting edge design and unmatched quality, so he knows what it takes to build a kick ass truck. “I’ve been building, designing and drawing vehicles since I was 9 years old,” he says. “I’ve personally owned about 40 trucks and all of them were lifted customs.

My first SEMA vehicle was built back in 2007 and since then, I’ve built countless others.”

When he’s not busy running Royalty Core, he’s having fun with his ATVs and motorcycles, which is why he wanted to build the ultimate play vehicle for all his weekend excursions, thus “Above The Law” was born. “I needed a truck that would pull up, unload the UTV, fire up the outdoor speakers, crank up the bass dial, turn on the accent lighting and just have fun, while being up and ready for any challenge,” he describes about the build’s true intentions. To live up to Ellison’s demands, he opted for a King Ranch F-350 and began his mission to create the ultimate off-road machine.

One look at the truck and you know it’s all business, ready to tear up the road for any weekend adventure you undertake. If you have this bad boy trailing behind you, its menacing front façade – which includes a one-off Fusion Heavy Duty Reinforced front bumper, with a custom cutout design that boasts an original Royalty Core RC2X Dual LED Grille with Chrome Diamond Mesh fused with Vision-X ultra-bright LED lighting, a 66

Warn winch and a Cervinis ram-air hood – will make you want to switch lanes. And when you don’t get out of its way, its boisterous Horn Blasters Train Horn will alert you of your mistake.

But the growl coming from the MBRP Dual Exhaust System with 8” black tips will definitely warn you that it’s coming behind you and gives its V8 engine some added power (in conjunction with an Edge Evolution CTS programmer, H&S intercooler pipe kit and S&B Filters intake).

And as it passes by you, you can’t help but notice how it towers over every other car on the road thanks to a custom, color-matched 15” Bulletproof Suspensions lift complete with Icon Bulletproof Reservoir shocks and springs that all combine to give it a dominant presence on any type of road. To add to its can’t-be-missed

“I NEEDED A TRUCK THAT WOULD PULL UP, UNLOAD THE UTV, FIRE UP THE OUTDOOR SPEAKERS, CRANK UP THE BASS DIAL, TURN ON THE ACCENT LIGHTING AND JUST HAVE FUN, WHILE BEING UP AND READY FOR ANY CHALLENGE.”

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exterior, the truck is painted a brilliant Ruby Red (with a baked-on ceramic coating that gives subtle deep gloss finish), and a set colormatched 24” Hostile Hammered wheels that feature a custom design on the dish wall with real smoke airbrushing inside 40” Interco SS-M16 tires. A complete Kicker sound system provides the soundtrack for any commute and a set of waterproof exterior speakers keeps the music bumping during off-road trips.

Since Ellison’s passion revolves around all things off-road, he decided to build and install a one-of-a-kind bed and roof rack that helps transport his Polaris ATV side-by-side. “I thought of possible designs for the truck for a few months and sketched ideas with my 12-year-old son on the weekends,” he says. “When I was ready, I described all the details to my buddies at KEG Media and they brought it to full color, but I kept the custom UTV rack off the rendering to keep it hush until I revealed it at SEMA.”

Because of the extent of the massive build (almost $172K worth of mods were included), the entire process took about a year, but it was well worth it since the truck received the first-ever Bushwacker Founder’s Award which recognized his truck as the best truck at the 2014 SEMA Show. “The details in this build are unreal and all quality!” he says. “There’s always hurdles that get in the way of building vehicles, but as long as you remain patient and make the right decisions, things will come together.”

So far “Above The Law” has been on smaller off-road trips and has even mastered large river rock boulders, but has yet to see any extreme terrain. But you better believe that this machine can definitely get it done, and Ellison is looking forward to lots of family time fun on any terrain imaginable!

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GEAR: 2014 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY KING RANCH

SUSPENSION • Bulletproof Suspensions 15” custom lift kit • Overload Atlas leafs • Rear Icon Bulletproof reservoir shocks, secondary front Icon Bulletproof remote reservoir shocks and Icon Bulletproof reservoir shock dual steering stabilizer kit WHEELS & TIRES • Hostile Hammered 24x12 wheels • Interco SS-M16 40x14.50R24LT tires • 32 V&V Concepts custom machined spiked chrome lug nuts EXTERIOR HOOD • Cervini’s Auto Design Super Duty Type IV Ram Air Hood • Chrome Royalty Core Diamond Mesh in ram scoop • Backlit Red LED Ram Scoop w/ on/off dash switch BUMPERS • Custom Fusion Bumpers (front and rear) • Line-X design w/ black chrome bolts accenting side to side • Royalty Core chrome diamond mesh installed in cut outs • Warn Zeon 12 winch • Fusion Bumpers billet aluminum machined fairlead • (4) Monster Hooks MH-SW1B gloss black bumper hooks (2 Front and 2 Back) TRAIN HORN • Horn Blasters train horn kit • Viair air compressor • Red LED accent lighting w/ on/off switch HEADLIGHTS & TAIL LIGHTS • Spyder Auto LED black headlights and tail lights • Recon smoked cab clearance LED Lights, Cab LED tail light, and mirror LED lights LINE-X COATING • Line-X Bed Liner protective clear coat on truck bed • Bed rails, tailgate exterior design, back cab design, rocker panels, bumpers design, shackles, vents, hood design, underneath hood, headache rack, UTV rack, folding ramps, Train Horn mounts STEREO SYSTEM • Kicker KX1200.1 amp • (2) Kicker KX400.4 amps • (8) Kicker interior mid-range speakers • Kicker door and dash tweeters w/ fabricated dash tweeter boxes w/ ruby red diamond mesh grilles • (2) Kicker Comp RT 12” Subs • (8) Kicker Marine Tower Speakers mounted in tower cans on rack • Bass Quick Dial Knob • Red LED accent lighting • Custom painted ruby red diamond mesh grilles w/ name plates • Fabricated Dual 12” subwoofer enclosure LIGHTING • Vision X LED XPI-27M roof top dual 50 “ LED light bars • Vision X XPI-18M Bumper top mount 35” LED light bar • Vision X MIL-RXP1210T front bumper square fog LED lights • Vision X XIL-OP220KIT rear bumper spot LED lights • Vision X XIL-LPX910 12” grille LED light bars • Vision X XPI-6 12” UTV headache rack side mount LED light bars

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GEAR: 2014 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY KING RANCH

PERFORMANCE • MBRP Dual Exhaust Kit/MBRP dual 8” black tips • (2) YELLOWTOP Optima Batteries • S&B Filters cold air intake system • Edge CTS Evolution touchscreen programmer • H&S Motorsports chrome intercooler pipe kit CUSTOM MODIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES • Royalty Core custom RC2X Dual LED grille • Royalty Core RC88 Double Frame Construction Headache Rack w/ Diamond Mesh • Custom painted Ruby Red Line-X design, dual LED spot light mounts, on/off mounts w/ rubber spacer for UTV rack, fabricated back bars w/ mounts for 8 Kicker Marine speakers, wired internally • Custom 6061 T6 billet aluminum reinforced UTV rack w/ reinforced folding ramps • Trifer Tint on sunroof, windows and front windshield • Pacific Metal Polishing T304 SS Royalty Core diamond mesh and badges throughout • Custom T304 12 gauge stainless steel side and tailgate PowerStroke badges • N-Touch Detailing Ultimate Detail ceramic protectant coating • Mag-Hytec differential front cover, back cover, and transmission cover • AMP Research Powerstep • AVS smoke window visors and hood visor deflector kit • Husky Liners Heavy Duty Floor Mats (front/rear)

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ehicle photographer Brandon Burrell captures vivid images of some of the best rides around, with his work appearing on countless magazine covers, marketing campaigns and more. Besides a knack for capturing some of the coolest rides, Burrell knows what it takes to create a magazine-worthy custom, having built a 1988 Honda CRX and 2002 Mazda Protégé 5 wagon with all the trimmings.

But after 10 years of focusing on his photography career, his building days were behind him…or so he thought.

At the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, Burrell noticed the abundance of lifted trucks and Jeeps and felt it was the right time to finally commit to another build. “The fact that it had been 10 years since I last owned a custom vehicle and with my strong ties to the truck magazine industry, I thought it was the perfect time and fit for me to do it again,” he says. “I had always been into the lowered, air ride vehicles, but after seeing how huge the lifted market was, I knew I had to change focus for this project. I had shot a ton of custom rides for various automotive magazines and knew I had to have one of my own once again.”

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Deciding on the name “Project Decade” to commemorate his many years away from the customizing scene, Burrell went with a 2014 Chevy Silverado as the base vehicle since many aftermarket parts companies were pushing new products for the new body style truck, so he knew he’d have plenty of options when it came to parts. “Also, I knew that the size of the truck once finished would command everyone’s attention no matter where it was,” he adds. To put his ideas to paper, Burrell contacted Robbie Byrant at KEG Media to produce a rendering before taking it to Mike Mashburn and his staff at Rimz One in Mooresville, NC for the three-month build.

Being “OCD” when it comes to his vehicles, Burrell made sure that every part was just right and that it had an insane amount of details to it.

“The more you sit and look at it, the more details you see,” he describes. “So every part matches another or accents it.” Out front, a Carriage Works black billet insert, painted grille shell and an American Brother Designs painted billet bowtie grabs your attention, as a Fusion front bumper equipped with a 12” and four 3” cube OLB LEDs add to its front appearance. ride. R1 Concept brake rotors with custom MGP caliper covers with the “Decade” logo improves the stopping power, while adding a touch of personalization. To finish it off, Brandon opted for a set of 22x12 TIS 535 wheels that were custom painted by Rimz One and wrapped them in 40x15.50R22 Nitto Mud Grapplers.

The interior was taken to Mr. Scrape Customs in Sumter, SC to be dressed in two-tone Katzkin leather with blue stitching, and to give the cabin a luxurious feel, he added black leather with grey inserts and carbon fiber wings. Garner Stereo Center in Fletcher, NC hooked up the sound system and installed a Kenwood DNN-991 HD head unit, Memphis Audio components that includes two sets of M-Class 6.5” component

Out back, there’s a Fusion rear bumper with two 6” OLB LEDs and smoked tail lights, with a Smittybilt Defender roof rack with 50” OLB LED on the front and 30” OLB LED in the rear. Other exterior mods include Bushwacker Pocket Style fender flares, painted Undercover LUX tonneau, Bedrug, Undercover Swing Cases, AMP Research Power Steps and Bed Steps, and a spare wheel in the bed painted to match the rest of the vehicle.

The entire frame was stripped of its greasy factory coating and re-sprayed semi-gloss black to add to the truck’s uniqueness, while a 3rd Coast 14” lift with Fabtech Uniball upper control arms giving it massive ground clearance. Fox 2.5 Factory Series Coil-Over Remote shocks lifted it to 15”, and Fox 2.0 Factory Series Coil-Over shocks and Atlas Suspension Progressive Leafs round up the rear and provide it with a smooth

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speakers, four M-Class slim subwoofers in a custom enclosure under the back seat, and one 16-MJ5.1400 five-channel amp.

“This is by far the best custom I have ever built or owned,” he says. “I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The Rimz One crew had the same OCD level of detail that I had and even surprised me with details I wasn’t expecting. To be able to have a SEMA vehicle after working in the industry for 14-plus years was a dream come true. Driving it 2,337 miles across the country to make it to the 2014 SEMA Show, with my girlfriend Kristin, was a once in a lifetime event that I never thought I would have ever done.”

Even before it made its grand debut at SEMA, “Project Decade” would turn heads everywhere he took the truck. “People would stop and take photos, and pull in behind me somewhere to ask if they can check it out up close. Driving my daughter Sarena and her high school friends around always made me smile, but the best response was always from kids. Seeing them jump around and point to it when I drove by made me realize that maybe that one moment hooked them for life on custom vehicles, helping the industry grow for another generation.”

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Although the truck looks like it could hold its own on dirt, the truck hasn’t been off pavement, much less off-roading. “I guess you can say she’s a mall crawler or pavement princess,” Burrell says. “I built it as a show truck only, but with the parts used, I feel 100% comfortable taking it offroad if I wanted to.”

“Project Decade” was such a hit at SEMA, that even though he had no desire to sell it, Burrell received an offer he just couldn’t resist.

He also plans on one-upping this build with a new SEMA 2015 project with the help of Rimz One again – this time transforming a 2015 Toyota Tundra Crewmax, which is slated to be another bad ass truck!

GEAR: 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB EXTERIOR • Carriage Works billet insert • Painted grille shell • American Brother Designs painted billet bowtie • Fusion front bumper w/ 12” and four 3” Cubes OLB LEDs • Fusion rear bumper w/ two 6” OLB LEDs • American Brother Designs painted billet door handles • American Brother Designs billet gas door • Smoked tail lights • Bushwacker Pocket Style fender flares • Smittybilt Defender roof rack w/ 50” OLB light bar on the front and 30” OLB light bar on the rear • Painted Undercover LUX tonneau • Bedrug • Undercover swing cases • Tinted windows • AMP Research Power steps and bed steps • Monster Hook and swivel hooks

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GEAR: 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB SUSPENSION • 3rd Coast 14” lift w/ Fabtech Uniball upper control arms • Fox 2.5 Factory Series Coil-Over Remote shocks (front) • Fox 2.0 Factory Series Coil-Over Remote shocks (rear) • Atlas Suspension Progressive leafs • Kleinn Demon 730 train horns • Viair Onboard air system PERFORMANCE • Airaid Intake • Doug Thorley Shorty headers • MBRP cat-back exhaust • Diablosport InTune programmer • R1 Concepts brakes • Custom MGP caliper covers with “Decade” logo WHEELS & TIRES • Custom-painted 22x12 TIS 535 wheels • 40x15.50R22 Nitto Mud Grappler tires INTERIOR • Two-tone Katzkin leather seats, w/ blue stitching • Black w/ grey inserts and carbon fiber wings upholstery, w/ matching grey door inserts • American Brother Designs billet dash kit • Custom switch panel • Painted dash and door trim SOUND • Kenwood DNN-991HD head unit • (2) Memphis Audio M-Class 6.5” component speakers • (4) Memphis Audio M-Class slim subs in custom enclosure • Memphis Audio 16-MJ5.1400 5-channel amp • Memphis Audio wire and connectors • Memphis Audio MOJO Mat

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which he calls “Highlighter,” is a tribute to a few of the CenCal trucks he admired during an excursion to Pismo Beach back in 2008. “I knew I wanted to work hard and build a lifted show truck and that’s what I did, although it took five years to do,” he says. “But it was worth the wait because I got the truck I always wanted in the end!”

The truck also includes color-matched tail lights, headlights and third brake lights in addition to a two-tone powder coated 7” Full Throttle suspension in a white and highlighter color combo that hasn’t been done before.

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To complement its show-worthy looks is a set of 22x14 Hostile Havoc wheels fitted with 33x12.50R22 LT Toyo Open Country M/T tires, as well as a 5” Flo~Pro exhaust powder coated gloss black. The overall build was fairly easy, but he did have trouble seating the bead of the tires on the wheels because of the stretch.

Although Young’s CenCal truck isn’t 100% finished, the public can’t get enough of it and has already inspired others to base their own vehicles off of his. “Everyone always has good things to say about it, with compliments and pictures

always received and taken,” he says. “The only thing I get is that I should put bigger tires on it, but it’s my truck and I built it the way I wanted.”

And despite what others think, “Highlighter” can handle its own off-road and cruises the Pismo Beach dunes like a pro – even with smaller tires. “I can’t air down as much as I would like to and create a larger footprint in the sand, but the truck is 4WD and can roll around in the sand with the best of them,” Young admits. But he did confess that dirt and mud are a no go, and won’t even drive it out when it rains.

GEAR: 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO DURAMAX

OWNER - Keith Young SUSPENSION • Complete suspension build done by Showoff Motorsports • 7” Full Throttle suspension lift • Full Throttle Suspension shocks WHEELS & TIRES • 22x14 Hostile Havoc wheels • 33x12.50R22 LT Toyo Open Country M/T tires PERFORMANCE • 5” FLO~PRO exhaust powder coated gloss black • Custom EFI live tunes from PPEI tuning • H&S Mini Maxx from Performance Fueling • S&B Filters cold air intake system • R1 Concepts custom rotors and pads • Edge Products Insight CTS2 ACCESSORIES • K5LLA train horn from realtrainhorns.net • Powder coat white/highlighter done by Showoff Powder Coating • Color-matched headlights/tail lights/3rd brake done by FastHeadlights • Tint by Elite Window Tinting

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GEAR: 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 4X4 CREW CAB

OWNER - Mike Cunha PERFORMANCE • Whipple Supercharger - Whipple Front Feed 2.9 liter Twin Screw Supercharger - 600HP • Flowmaster Exhaust • R1 Concepts Brake Rotors SUSPENSION • Full Throttle Suspension 10” Coilover System • Full Throttle Upper Control Arms • Full Throttle Suspension – Remote Reservoir 2.0 Shocks WHEELS & TIRES • 22x14 Hostile Exile wheels • Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires – LT 325/55R22 INTERIOR • Katzkin Leather • Custom Painted Dash – Saints Motorsports • Bed Rug Carpet kit EXTERIOR • Hostile Grille and Badges • V&V Concepts Lug Nuts • Undercover Flex Bed Cover • Swing Cases Bed boxes LIGHTING • OLB Light Bars - Dual 50” LED Lightbars, OLB Dual Lightbar Brackets

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ike Cunha has been building custom vehicles ever since he first got his license at 16. Now, Hostile Wheels’ brand manager is on his 18th project vehicle and it’s a monster of a build - a 2014 GMC 1500 4x4 Crew Cab CenCal-style truck. While he’s built everything from slammed one-offs with shaved door handles to lifted machines smothered in chrome, it’s off-road rides that he prefers styling these days. “I’ve always loved off-road builds, which stems from growing up with a family that loved sand drag racing,” he reveals. “We always had custom trucks when I was little, so it’s already in my blood. I love making a truck look good.”

Cunha has been doing CenCal style since before the actual title came about, with many of his builds reflecting the style. “Coming from the suspension industry, it was natural for the big kits to become popular, and as wide wheels became readily available, it grew across the nation,” he says. “A lot of people hate it and make fun of the style, but it has eventually caught on, with many loving the unique look.” And that’s how he connected with Young, reaching out after following his successful social media pages.

“He’s a great guy with a passion for the off-road truck industry. I sponsored his truck with wheels because he has a huge following and has played a big role in the growth of Hostile Wheels.”

This particular GMC started life as a simple truck that was supposed to be used as a promo vehicle for Hostile Wheels’ clients, just adorned with a new set of wheels and a basic 7” lift kit and 33” tires, but he started to get the customizing itch to create a show-worthy ride as the 2014 SEMA approached.

He swapped the 7” lift kit and went with a Full Throttle 10” coilover lift and represented Hostile Wheels with their 22x14 Exile wheels and paired them in 325/55R22 Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires.

“The Exile wheel is a new style we came out with and it was made to really grab your attention,” he explains. As a fan of the 1500’s 5.3-liter motor, he wanted to boost power and added a big Whipple Supercharger for some serious muscle. “Whipple’s new 2.9-liter Twin Screw Supercharger gives you that push you back in the seat power out of a lifted truck. Hard to beat the power that it delivers and the supercharger whine never hurts either.”

Thanks to their trademark Hostile Zombie graphic on the side of the truck (done by Jeremy at Method Media in Fresno, CA), the truck received a lot of attention when it was revealed at SEMA, with bystanders admiring the CenCal look and all of the other details. “It’s always awesome to see it posted on social media and to hear all the positive feedback,” Cunha mentions. “All the great reviews let you know that you are on the right track!”

Now the truck is used as a promo vehicle for Hostile Wheels, as well as Cunha’s weekend warrior. Although it hasn’t seen any dirt yet, he did take it out on the Pismo Beach dunes, mentioning that it was able to hold its own in the sand and climbing hills. “The truck is on the road during the week out here in Cali, so it’s racking up miles, but it’s all worth it as others see all the hard work that goes into these projects,” he says.

“I get to have fun with it on the weekends!”

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GEAR: 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO Z71

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hile the new 2015 Ford F-150 is a sharp looking truck right off the lot, nothing changes the attitude and performance like a lift kit and larger wheels and tires.

BDS has been at this game for nearly 20 years, offering lift kits for everything from old leaf sprung Jeeps to the newest technology in IFS and solid axle suspension lift for trucks and SUVs. New for 2015, Ford introduced the next-generation F-150 with a lighter aluminum body, fresh styling, chassis mods and new power plant options. BDS was first to market, offering 2.5”, 4” and 6” lift options - all backed by a no fine print warranty, electronic stability control (ESC) system compliance and 5-year/100,000-mile drivetrain warranty, giving you peace of mind to build a new truck. We’re going to walk you through the highlights of the 6” lift kit, to find a local authorized installer head to BDS-Suspension.com.

The 6” system from BDS Suspension includes everything needed to complete the install, including front and rear high-clearance crossmembers, ductile iron steering knuckles, differential relocation and skid plates, sway bar relocation, strut spacers, driveshaft extension, support gussets, rear block and your choice of shocks.

We brought the stock 2015 Ford F-150 to Norfolk, VA-based Eastern Truck & Accessories to handle the installation. They are a full-service shop, offering a variety of products and installation services.

teardown step 1 Most of the front suspension will need to be removed before the installation can begin. With the vehicle secured, remove the wheels, disconnect the ABS and hub vacuum lines, unbolt the brakes, remove the sway bar, hub nut and wheel bearings, followed by removing the steering knuckle and steering linkage. Standard practice is to loosen (don’t remove) the ball joint and tire rod nuts before striking the knuckle near the mounts to break them free to remove the knuckles. Be sure not to contact the threads, as it may damage them.

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step 3 After disconnecting the lower strut mounts, the lower control arms (LCA) can be swung down and removed at their stock frame mount to make room for the drop brackets.

step 4 After removing the front differential mounting bolts and driveshaft, the differential can be removed using a transmission jack or a couple of buddies.

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Buildup/Installation step 1 With the front suspension removed, the rear LCA pockets must be trimmed to provide adequate clearance for the differential in its new position. BDS provides detailed instructions on how to measure out these cuts to make this step of the install less unnerving on a brand new truck.

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Trim the front crossmembers according to BDS’s cut template. This will allow clearance to reinstall the front differential using the supplied relocation brackets.

step 3 After prepping the surface, a support plate is welded in place on the driver’s side to add extra rigidity tying the lower control arm into the frame.

step 4 Next to be installed are the front and rear BDS crossmembers to reposition the lower LCA mounting points. These crossmembers use a high-clearance design built from 1/4” steel with built-in cam slots for camber adjustment. Once the crossmembers are installed, the stock lower control arms can be reinstalled using the supplied cam bolts.

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Here you can see the stock cast aluminum steering knuckle next to the BDS ductile iron unit. The new knuckles use an elongated neck to allow the upper control arms (UCA) to be used in their original mounting position, as well as relocate the steering arm mount higher to be compatible with the stock electronic steering rack. This system has been independently certified compliant with the electronic stability control systems through a series of tests known as the FMVSS No. 126 standards from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

step 7 Install the backing plate and hub assembly onto the new steering knuckles.

step 8 With the struts reinstalled, the next step is to install the steering knuckles. Begin with the lower mount and install loosely. From there a pry bar can be used to force the UCA down to connect the upper mount on the knuckle.

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UP FIT step 9 Next the sway bar can be reinstalled using the relocation brackets that tie into the rear LCA crossmember.

step 10 The front billet aluminum driveshaft spacer installs between the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange using extended hardware and torqued to 76 ft-lbs. Be sure to use the supplied thread locker on the bolts.

step 11 The rear is relatively simple to install. After securing the axle, the factory U-bolts and 1.25” block will be replaced with a 5” block kit (nets 4” of lift) to level the stance of the truck.

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step 13 Here’s the completed install. Be sure check everything is installed properly and torqued to recommended spec. Verify all ABS lines, sensors and vacuum lines are reconnected. Alignment is recommended with any suspension modification to ensure proper handling and tire wear.

Here is the 2015 Ford F-150 with its new stance, running the BDS 6’’ Lift Kit with Fox shocks, 35x12.50x20 Cooper STT tires and 20x10 Helo 886 wheels.

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GEAR WHEELS 2CRAVE NX-3 714.690.5300 | 2CRAVEXTREME.COM FACEBOOK.COM/2CRAVE | @2CRAVE SIZE: 18X9, 20X9, 20X10 FINISH: SATIN BLACK

2CRAVE NX-4 SIZE: 16X8, 17X9, 18X9, 18X10, 20X9, 20X10, 20X12, 20X14, 22X9.5, 22X11, 24X11 FINISH: GLOSSY SATIN/MACHINED FACE, SATIN BLACK/MACHINED FACE, CHROME

AMERICAN FORCE SPECIAL FORCE RECOIL 888.891.7365 | AMERCIANFORCEWHEELS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/AMERICANFORCEWHEELS | AMERICAN_FORCE @AMERICANFORCEWHEELS SIZE: 18X9, 20X9, 20X10, 20X12, 20X14, 22,X10, 22X11,22X12, 22X14, 24X11, 24X12, 24X14 FINISH: LIMITLESS POWDER COAT OPTIONS

AMERICAN FORCE MULTIPIECE HONOR SIZE: 18X9, 20X9, 20X10, 20X12, 20X14, 22,X10, 22X11,22X12, 22X14, 24X11, 24X12, 24X14 FINISH: LIMITLESS POWDER COAT OPTIONS

BLACK RHINO MINT 800.479.8127 | BLACKRHINOWHEELS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/BLAKCRHINOTRUCKWHEELS @BLACKRHINOWHEELS SIZE: 17X9, 18X9, 20X9, 20X10 FINISH: MATTE BLACK, GLOSS GUNMETAL

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Custom truck wheels don’t just look tough, they are tough. Supporting more than a couple of tons and enduring punishing rough terrain, today’s wheels just can’t get away with good looks anymore. From the best aluminum alloy, forged wheels and beadlock race wheels now come in a wide range of styles and finishes.

You’ll find a set of wheels for your rig that looks good and performs well both on-and off-road terrain.

BLACK RHINO EL CAJON SIZE: 17X9, 18X9, 20X9, 20X10 FINISH: MATTE BLACK

DIAMOND PRECISION RACING AK-47 951.278.1522 | DPROFFROAD.COM FACEBOOK.COM/DPROFFROAD @DPROFFROAD SIZE: 17X9, 18X9, 20X9, 22X10 FINISH: CHROME, FULL MATTE BLACK AND TITANIUM CHROME

DIAMOND PRECISION RACING TECH 9 SIZE: 18X9, 20X9, 20X10 FINISH: CHROME, FULL MATTE BLACK AND TITANIUM CHROME

DIAMOND PRECISION RACING GLOC SIZE: 18X9, 20X9, 20X10 FINISH: CHROME, FULL MATTE BLACK AND TITANIUM CHROME

FUEL OFFROAD JM2 JEREMY McGRATH SIGNATURE MODEL 800.493.7891 | FUELOFFROAD.COM FACEBOOK.COM/FUELOFFROAD @FUELOFFROAD SIZE: 17X8.5, 20X9 FINISH: MATTE BLACK

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GEAR WHEELS HOSTILE KNUCKLES 909.444.0854 | HOSTILEWHEELS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/HOSTILETRUCKS @HOSTILEWHEELS SIZE: 20X9, 20X10, 20X12 FINISH: BLADE CUT, ASPHALT, ARMOR PLATE

HOSTILE HAMMERED SIZE: 20X9, 20X10, 20X12, 22X12, 24X12 FINISH: BLADE CUT, ASPHALT, ARMOR PLATE

KMC XD SERIES XD127 BULLY KMCWHEELS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/KMCWHEELS @KMCWHEELS SIZE: 17X9 FINISH: SATIN GRAY W/ SATIN BLACK RING

LRG RIMS PIKE 109 855.577.5633 | LRGRIMS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/LRGRIMS | @LRGRIMS

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PRO COMP VERTIGO 800.776.0767 | PROCOMPUSA.COM FACEBOOK.COM/PROCOMP @PROCOMPUSA SIZE: 17X9, 18X9, 20X9 FINISH: SATIN BLACK, MATTE GRAPHITE

RACELINE 972M MAMBA 800.529.4335 | RACELINEWHEELS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/RACELINEWHEELS @RACELINEWHEELS SIZE: 17X9, 18X9, 20X9 FINISH: BLACK

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GEAR WHEELS RACELINE 912B COBRA 800.529.4335 | RACELINEWHEELS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/RACELINEWHEELS @RACELINEWHEELS SIZE: 20X9 FINISH: BLACK, MACHINED W/ OPTIONAL FACEPLATES

ROLLING BIG POWER AK-8 877.519.9090 | ROLLINGBIGPOWER.COM FACEBOOK.COM/OFFICIALRBP @RBP @ROLLINGBIGPOWER SIZE: 20X9 FINISH: ALL GLOSS BLACK, GLOSS BLACK / MACHINED FACE, AND GLOSS BLACK / MACHINED ACCENTS

ROLLING BIG POWER GLOCK SIZE: 20X10, 20X12, 22X12, 24X12 FINISH: CHROME, BLACK, BRUSHED & CUSTOM COLORS AVAILABLE

ROLLING BIG POWER HK-5 SIZE: 20X10, 20X12, 22X12, 24X12 FINISH: CHROME, BLACK, BRUSHED & CUSTOM COLORS AVAILABLE

ULTRA MOTORSPORTS XTREME X100 XTREME 800.321.4456 | ULTRAWHEELS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ULTRA.WHEEL @ULTRAWHEELCOMPANY SIZE: 18X9, 20X9 FINISH: GLOSS BLACK W/ MILLING

WORX 808 BEAST II 800.321.4456 | WORXWHEELS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/WORX.ALLOY @WORX_WHEELS SIZE: 18X9, 20X9, 20X12 FINISH: GLOSS BLACK W/ MILLING, SATIN BLACK

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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. Allterrain 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 24” wheels without compromising your vehicle’s off-road or on-road capabilities.

ATTURO TRAIL BLADE M/T

ATTURO TRAIL BLADE X/T

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The innovative, new Atturo Trail Blade X/T offers rugged performance and amazing style in a new kind of all-terrain tire for owners of lifted vehicles and modified SUVs. Atturo now offers the aggressive sidewall style of their popular Trail Blade M/T combined with a tread designed for performance on the trail, as well as on the road. Collaborating again with Jared West of Quartermaster Knives, Atturo remains on the “cutting edge” of all-terrain style.

The Atturo Trail Blade M/T is a performance mud terrain tire. The Trail Blade M/T is designed to provide a strong core with excellent traction all wrapped in aggressive style. Atturo uses a specially-made segmented aluminum mold. This style of mold creates a much higher degree of uniformity throughout the tire. This reduces vibration and improves overall quality of the finished tire. For too long, quality M/T tires were overpriced, but now Atturo provides an affordable option.

KEY SIZES: 275/55R20, 33X12.50R20, 275/45R22, 305/45R22

KEY SIZES: 35X12.50R20, 37X13.50R20, 35X12.50R22, 37X13.50R22

NITTO EXO GRAPPLER AWT 888.648.8652 | NITTOTIRE.COM FACEBOOK.COM/NITTOTIRE @NITTOTIRE The new Exo Grappler AWT tires are designed specifically to deliver consistent traction on dirt trails, gravel and farmland, while providing driving comfort when cruising at highway speeds. Thanks to a new chipresistant all-weather compound, three-ply sidewall construction and large, thick sidewall lugs, this tire returns superior puncture resistance and carries a Three Peak Mountain Snowflake winter tire rating. The tire also features molded stud holes that are compatible with TSMI #15 sized studs for even more added winter traction. Exo Grappler AWT tires are available in the most popular 17”, 18” and 20” rim diameter sizes.

KEY SIZES: LT245/75R17, LT265/70R17, LT275/70R18, LT275/55R20

PIT BULL ROCKER XTREME OFF-ROAD RADIAL (XOR) 800.645.2006 | PITBULLTIRES.COM FACEBOOK.COM/PITBULLTIRES @PITBULLTIRES The Pit Bull Tire Rocker XOR is one of the largest light truck radial tires on the market!

Super tough for rough terrain, exceptional ride and looks! It features an aggressive tread pattern that was designed to provide excellent traction and be a very capable handling tire for rough terrain. If you want a tough radial tire that will work in almost any terrain, then the Extreme Off-Road radial is for you. It is available in many sizes and large overall diameters of up to 41.5”.

KEY SIZES: 35X12.50R17LT/E, 37X12.50R15LT/C, 37X12.50R17LT/E, 41.5X13.50R20LT/E

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TOYO OPEN COUNTRY R/T

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Off-road performance meets on-road comfort with the all-new Open Country R/T. Built rugged for any terrain, this tire offers excellent off-road traction, durable construction and aggressive styling. Its ability to tackle dirt, sand and rocks is inspired by the legendary Open Country M/T, while its quieter ride is a nod to Toyo’s bestselling Open Country A/T II. These tires are backed by a 45,000-mile treadwear warranty and are 100% American-made at the stateof-the-art Toyo Tires factory in Georgia.

The Open Country M/T is designed to help full-sized pickups work hard on pavement, then work just as hard when roads are muddy, snowy and rocky - or when there are no roads at all. The Open Country M/T combines solid on-road performance with extra ground clearance, higher load-carrying capacity, and greater ability to go off-road.

Truck enthusiasts know it for its long wear, low noise and aggressive tread pattern. Sizes to fit 15”- 24” wheels.

KEY SIZES: 35X12.50R17LT, 37X13.50R17LT, 35X13.50R20LT, 37X12.50R22LT

KEY SIZES: LT315/60R20, 35X12.50R22LT, 37X13.50R24LT, 40X15.50R24LT

TRI-ACE DAKAR M/T III 844.887.4223 | TRI-ACETIREUSA.COM FACEBOOK.COM/TRIACETIREUSA @TRIACETIREUSA The competition proven, Mark Ma-designed Dakar M/T III offers excellent uniformity and balance in C, D and E load rated tires.

The 3-ply polyester casing with advanced technology high turn-up sidewall delivers exceptional handling and durability with better sidewall protection, maintaining proper load capacity. Its deep sipes tread pattern features changeable tire tread pitch for harmonics, while enhancing off-road traction. Dakar M/T III is available in 21 sizes from the 31X10.50R15 through 37X13.50R26 LT sizes with studable tread blocks.

KEY SIZES: 37X13.50R24LT, 37X13.50R26LT, 40X15.50R24LT, 40X15.50R22LT

TRI-ACE PIONEER A/T The Pioneer A/T is a versatile, all-terrain tire with a blatantly aggressive tread design that maintains a quiet ride that is long lasting with a 45,000-mileage warranty. The new WearResistant tread compound provides excellent durability yielding tread life over 35% more than leading competitors. The tread features a optimized 2-in-1 Pitch Alignment that avoids resonance noises and enhances heat-evacuation. A superb traction tread pattern using lateral grooves and sipes and high-efficiency water-evacuation ensures excellent all-season and offroad performance. The Pioneer A/T’s unique rigid should blocks provide stability and deliver excellent handling and confident braking performance. There are 39 sizes, ranging from 15” through 20” rim diameters with OE and optional sizes.

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BDS SUSPENSION LONG ARM KITS FOR JEEP CHEROKEE XJ 517.279.2135 | BDS-SUSPENSION.COM FACEBOOK.COM/BDSSUSPENSIONS @BDSSUSPENSION Cherokees are getting cheaper, making them a great choice for a family four wheeler. Along with complete 4-link long arm kits for Jeep JK, TJ, and ZJ, BDS offers complete Long Arm Kits for the Cherokee XJ. Available in 4.5’’ LA, 6.5’’ LA, and 8.5’’ LA sizes, these kits improve off-road capability while offering impressive handling on the road. All kits include everything needed to complete the install and are backed by the no fine print warranty. MSRP: $2,488.42 - $2,815.61

RUBICON EXPRESS EXTREME DUTY LONG ARM 4-LINK KIT FOR JEEP WRANGLER 866.533.7706 | RUBICONEXPRESS.COM FACEBOOK.COM/RUBICONEXPRESS @RUBICONEXPRESS1 | @RUBICONEXPRESS Rubicon Express’ 4-Link Extreme-Duty long arm high-performance suspension systems deliver both performance and control for both 2-door and 4-door JKs on the market. They feature adjustable chromoly lower control arms that will stand up to anything you can drive over. The PT-MEG Super-Ride bushings and Super-Flex joints are sure to provide superior handling, while not limiting articulation. The kit’s full-width, heavy-duty transmission crossmember allows for more durability and frame rigidity than the competition. This also allows for installation that is much easier than competitor kits by eliminating the need for welding. Kits also offer an optional robust belly pan. MSRP: $3,003.33 - $3,409.99

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This 4-5” JK lift kit with shocks includes four coil springs made from 5160H hot rolled bar and 5/8 inch diameter steel that is E-coated then powder coated black for longer life and a better ride! Each kit includes a rear track bar brace to strengthen the original track bar mount, as well as sway bar disconnects for more articulation wheen off-road. ORV uses tough, overbuilt extended control arms for added strength and performance. All 4” and higher kits require a drop pitman arm (sold separately).

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Protect your Jeep’s exterior from any terrain with some added armor.

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With 3/16” steel formed body construction, this rock slider is built the “right” way! Don’t settle for floating tube below the JK body. Fab Fours matched the radius of the JK body with a vertical plate creating the traditional body protection that we all know WORKS! Tying into the body mounts and 12 places per side on the body delivers the ultimate rocker panel protection.

Available for both 2-door and 4-door Jeeps. MSRP: 2-DOOR: $1,001.00, 4-DOOR: $1,129.00

ROAD ARMOR FULL REPLACEMENT FRONT FENDER WITH FLARE OPTION 877.294.2726 | ROADARMOR.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ROADARMORBUMPERS @ROADARMOR | @ROAD_ARMOR Road Armor’s new JK Front Fender is one of the only full replacement fenders on the market today. CNC laser cut from 1/8” thick plate, then precision brake-formed and finish welded, their fenders provide the ultimate in form and function. The new Road Armor JK Defender series line of products remains true to their signature faceted design, yet flows seamlessly with the body lines, providing the ultimate in on and off-road protection.

Installation is simple and requires minimal cutting and drilling.

Available in two iterations – with and without extended flare, but both retain retains factory blinker. MSRP: Starting at $999.00

ROAD ARMOR ULTIMATE ROCKER PANEL ARMOR Road Armor’s new JK Rocker Armor is the only of its kind on the market today, which provides pinch seam protection. Road Armor’s rocker armor follows every contour of your Jeep and mounts to the entire length of the pinch seem beneath the doors and via nutsert rivets. They utilize two factory holes on the pinch to make for a straight forward and fast installation.

CNC laser cut from 3/16” thick plate, then precision brakeformed and finish welded, their rocker armor provides the ultimate in form and function. The rocker armor is available for both 2-and 4-door applications and integrates with their rear skins. Installation is simple and requires some drilling, as well as a rivet tool. Full pinch seem protection integrates with Road Armor Rear Skins. MSRP: Starting at $425.00

ROCK-SLIDE ENGINEERING JK4 STEP-SLIDERS WITH BODY ARMOR 435.752.4580 | ROCKSLIDEENGINEERING.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ROCK-SLIDEENGINEERING @ROCK_SLIDE_ENG This is the perfect combination of a functional slider and step.

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he crew over at Rebel Off Road are no strangers to the pages of LFTD& LVLD, having previously been the masterminds behind the “Cascade” JK that was featured in Issue 2. Now they’re back with an even more intense Jeep build with their “Iron Man” JK that belongs to their sales manager, Taylor Blagdon. As an avid Jeep enthusiast, this is actually his third Wrangler and the best one yet!

“I’ve always had a passion for the outdoors and going where other vehicles can’t,” he mentions. “I’ve been a car lover from the day I could drive. My first car was a 1977 Chevy El Camino that I restored when I was 16. The first Jeep I got was a two-door 2007 Jeep and then I sold that for a 2008 four-door. Now, I’m on the 2013 Jeep JK and love every bit of it.”

Because every project needs a theme or nickname, Blagdon went with his favorite super hero, Iron Man, as inspiration. “I wanted a Jeep that could tackle any terrain I threw at it, but after some clean up would drive like a Cadillac out to a nice restaurant,” he details. “It’s sophisticated enough for the valet, yet still aggressive for the Rubicon trail.” With his JK as a blank canvas, he drove the Jeep stock for three months until he finally figured out what he wanted to do to it and made sure he had all the parts in order before he pulled the trigger on the build.

“I didn’t want to piece it together and needed to have everything thought out before we even started anything,” he says, mentioning that he wanted the Jeep to not only drive better than it did stock, but perform better off-road, too. “Basically, I wanted the best components I could find for this build and made sure I didn’t stop looking until I did.”

To follow his “Iron Man” theme, the Jeep’s hardtop was color-matched to its grey exterior, with decals sporting the Jeep’s nickname and Rebel Off Road scattered throughout its exterior. Although it doesn’t come with its own Iron Man suit or is powered by some fancy Arc Reactor, it is emblazoned with cool mods that make it a powerful force 124

I’VE ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR THE OUTDOORS AND GOING WHERE OTHER VEHICLES CAN’T.” – TAYLOR BLAGDON, REBEL OFF-ROAD SALES MANAGER

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GEAR: 2013 JEEP JK UNLIMITED SPORT “IRON MAN”

SUSPENSION • Rebel Off Road Recon Bolt On Coilover Conversion Kit • TeraFlex Long Arm System • 12” King 2.5” Coilovers with internal bypasses (front) • 14” King 2.5” Coilovers with internal bypasses (rear) • King 2.0 Hydraulic Bump stops (front and rear) • Currie Anitrock Swaybar System (front and rear) PERFORMANCE • 3.6L PENTASTAR V6 • Magnuson Supercharger kit • aFe cold air intake ystem • Borla custom cat-back exhaust system • Powertank CO2 tank AXLES • TeraFlex CRD60 front axle assembly • TeraFlex CRD60 rear axle assembly • Currie Enterprises front and rear differential covers • ARB locking front and rear differentials • J.E. Reel front and rear drivelines • FOX ATS Steering Stabilizer WHEELS & TIRES • 40X13.50R17 Toyo Open Country M/T tires • 17” Method M101 Beadlock wheels

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to be reckoned with on any terrain it meets. A Rebel Off Road Recon bolt-on coilover conversion kit with TeraFlex long arm system, 12” front and 14”rear King 2.5” coilovers with internal bypasses, front and rear King 2.0 hydraulic bump stops, and Currie Antirock front and rear sway bar system provides a comfortable ride on any terrain imaginable. To boost its performance, a Magnuson supercharger kit, aFe cold air intake system and Borla custom cat-back exhaust system all work in tangent to give it a huge increase in power.

Transforming it from regular JK to “Iron Man,” the exterior was given Nemesis Industries front Odyssey and rear Notorious fender flares, Knuckles Off Road front and rear bumpers, Rock Slide Engineering step sliders, and a Rugged Ridge vented JK hood, just to name a few. A plethora of Rigid Industries’ lighting products keeps trails bright, while accessories include a Warn Zeon 8-s winch, Rugged Ridge aluminum hood catches and Rebel Off Road Blackout rear Rotopax windows give it a stand out look worthy of a super Jeep.

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EXTERIOR • Custom color-matched hardtop • Rebel Off Road Blackout Rear Rotopax windows • Nemesis Industries Odyssey Fender Flares (front) • Nemesis Industries Notorious Fender Flares (rear) • Knuckles Off Road front and rear bumpers • Rock Slide Engineering Step Sliders • Rock Hard 4x4 Skid Plate System • Genright Off Road aluminum tire carrier • Rock Hard 4x4 JK Sports Cage and Streamer Bar • Rugged Ridge Vented JK Hood • Warn Zeon 8-S Winch • Rugged Ridge aluminum hood catches • Spiderweb Shade JK 4D Black Shade LIGHTS • Truck-Lite LED headlamps • Rigid Industries SR20 LED Bar in grill hoop • Rigid Industries SR50 LED Bar on windshield • Poison Spyder 50” LED bar windshield brackets • Rigid Industries Dually XL Pods In A-Pillars • Rigid Industries SAE/DOT Spec Dually Fog Lights in front bumper • Rigid Industries SRQ Series Reverse lights in blackout windows • Rigid Industries D2 Flood Reverse lights in rear bumper • Rigid Industries SRM Amber Flood dust light INTERIOR • Corbeau LG1 Black Microsuede front seats with heaters • Trek Armor rear seat covers • Pioneer AVIC 8000NEX Infotainment System

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“I had no idea how color-matched bumpers would look and how it would all tie in together,” he says. “But in the end, I am extremely happy how unique it has become.” With minimal hiccups and fitment challenges, it was overall a smooth build that Blagdon will enjoy for years to come, especially on the weekends when he takes it riding. “It has been to the Rubicon Trail twice, all over Big Bear, trails in San Diego, through some harsh terrain in Johnson Valley and many other places,” he confirms. “The suspension soaks up any terrain I can throw at it, slow or fast.”

Boasting more than $100k in aftermarket products and modifications, the Jeep rocks one-of-a-kind styling. It has inspired many other builds and has spread across social

media like wildfire, with Jeep and off-road fans loving every aspect of this project. It’s been a hot build at every event or show it attends, and Blagdon is glad he spent those extra three months rolling stock to make sure everything was set for what was to become one of Rebel Off Road’s best builds to date.

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ach year, Alpine takes their latest demo vehicle to CES to debut their newest offerings, but this year, they changed things up a bit and showcased their firstever off-road build, complete with a special restyle dash system for Jeep Wranglers. According to Steve Crawford - vice president and general manager, aftermarket business unit, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. and owner of the Jeep - after Alpine launched the X009 series in 2014, Jeep fans made it known they wanted their own solution. “We’ve built many demo cars in the past and was renowned in the industry for some of the crazier builds, but those are really more along the lines of concept vehicles,” adds Steve Brown, senior restyle development manager, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. “But this is a vehicle

that you can drive every day and really put some miles in. This is owned by one of our executives here at Alpine and he uses it every day.”

As their first off-road project, Alpine enlisted the help of Starwood Motors in Dallas, TX to revamp a regular Jeep and turn it into a sound machine that would feature Alpine’s “Restyle” treatment, which redesigns the driver’s experience in the cockpit of trucks and SUVs, mentions Crawford. The centerpiece of the build is the new X009-WRA Restyle dash system, which is the largest full-system 9” touchscreen in the North American aftermarket scene and features audio, video and navigation that’s specifically engineered for the 2011-up Jeep Wrangler so everything integrates with its OEM hardware.

“It’s designed with the Jeep user in mind and

gives them what they want,” Brown adds. “And now this is an aftermarket option that Starwood Motors is providing for their Jeep customers.”

The sound system includes SPR-60C 6.5” component speakers installed in the factory location of the lower front dash, and two more pairs of SPR-60Cs in a Starwood Custom JK sound bar. Bass emphasis is provided by two SWR-T12 12” thin subwoofers in a Starwood Custom JK subwoofer enclosure, with the system powered by a PDX-F4 4-channel amplifier under the driver’s seat and a PDX-M6 mono amplifier under the passenger’s seat. To aid with parking and tricky driving situations, an HCE-C252RD rear view camera system is installed in the rear, 136

accompanied by an HCE-C212F front view camera system. Finally, the entire system is supported by a DC Power Engineering 240-amp highpower alternator, Painless wiring for accessory and voltage distribution and Stinger wire and installation products.

To make it tough and ready to tear up any terrain, the Jeep had to look as good as it sounded and Starwood Motors was given free reign on the appearance of the Jeep, with the only requirement being to dress it up according to its “Rugged California Coast” theme. “We actually went to Texas and sat down with them to discuss what we were looking to get out of the project and the type of effect we wanted it to have and

just guided them on certain things we thought would create an exceptional demo vehicle.”

Starwood went to work and added their signature Kevlar finish in Ferrari NART Blue and added a pair of El Diablo stripes in Porsche GT silver to the hood to highlight the Starwood and Alpine logos. Enhancing the exterior façade are Road Armor Stealth front and rear bumpers, Smittybilt steel fender flares, RSE Rock Slider power side armor and steps, Lifted off-road heat reduction hood and an AEV JK roof rack. Other mods include, handles, headlight and tail light guards, as well as Mopar fuel door and locking lug nuts.

Because the Jeep would make it out to the trails on occasion, a 4 ½” Rubicon Express

Extreme Duty long arm suspension system was chosen, with Bilstein shocks and a Currie antishock sway bar. To light up its path during night rides, a complete lighting system by Pro Comp Explorer LED lights were added, including one 50”, three pairs of 2x2” and one 10” LED lights. “It’s very painful to look at, both day and night and it’s extremely bright,” Brown details. And the Wrangler is ready for any adventure that comes its way with some Pro Comp 37x12.5R20 tires mounted to Pro Comp Alloy Series 5183 20x9.5 wheels.

To add a bit of luxe to the interior, black Nappa leather seats, with silver contrast stitching, inverted piping and a center strip, were chosen to accentuate the cabin. And to complete the California Coast 137

theme, there’s even a custom surfboard/wakesurf rack with a woodgrain finish that pays tribute to the vintage “woodie” trucks that were popular with surfers in the 1960s.

“Everything was chosen to make it look unique and to make it functional, both on and off-road at the same time,” he says. “We were after a very practical, but attention-grabbing build, especially since it’s daily driven. It’s pretty unbelievable how many people will stop and ask questions about it. So it’s really achieved what we were hoping to get out of it. It’s just one of those vehicles that really grabs your attention and it was a showstopper at CES and has been a favorite ever since.”

Although it’s the executive’s daily driver, it does travel on the show circuit to demonstrate Alpine’s new product, and “He’s bummed out when he can’t drive it,” Brown describes. “But what’s funny about it is that the car he now has to drive when the Jeep is out traveling is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. So the fact that he’d rather drive the Jeep than an S-Class says a lot about the build.”

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EXTERIOR • Body and hardtop dressed in Starwood’s signature Kevlar finish in Ferrari Nart Blue paint • Pair of El Diablo stripes in Porsche GT Silver was added to the hood to highlight the Alpine and Starwood logos • Mopar fuel door • Grab handles • Headlight and tail light guards • Locking lug nuts • Road Armor stealth bumpers for the front and rear (w/ tire carrier) • Smittybilt steel fender flares • RSE Rock Slider power side armor and steps • Lifted off-road heat reduction hood • AEV JK roof rack • Custom surfboard, wakeboard and wakesurf rack w/ woodgrain finish SUSPENSION • 4 1/2” Rubicon Express Extreme Duty long arm suspension system • Bilstein shocks • Currie anti-rock sway bar WHEELS & TIRES • Pro Comp 37x12.5R20 tires • Pro Comp Alloy Series 5183 20x9.5 wheels SOUND • Alpine 9” X009-WRA 9-inch Restyle Dash System • (3) Alpine SPR-60C 6.5” component speakers (one set installed in the factory location of the lower front dash and two more pairs 60Cs in a Starwood Custom JK sound bar) • (2) Alpine SWR-T12 12” thin subwoofers • Alpine PDX-F4 4-channel amplifier • Alpine PDX-M6 mono amplifier • Alpine HCE-C252RD rear view camera system • Alpine HCE-C212F front view camera system • DC Power Engineering 240 amp high power alternator • Painless wiring for accessory and voltage distribution • Stinger wire and installation products INTERIOR • Seats are outfitted in Bentley Speed black nappa leather w/ silver contrast stitching, inverted piping and a center stripe

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FORGIATOS HAVE GRACED JEEPS BEFORE, BUT THEY’VE ALWAYS BEEN DONE USING REGULAR STREET TIRES. AS SOON AS 37” MUD TIRES WERE AVAILABLE, I JUMPED AT THE CHANCE TO BE THE FIRST TO USE THAT WHEEL AND TIRE COMBINATION.”

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2013 JEEP JK ON 26S WORDS: KRISTIE BERTUCCI PHOTOS: SOLOMON LUNGER

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orgiato Wheels usually add a certain type of elegance and style to some of the world’s finest cars – from Italian supercars to German and British beauties. But you would never think twice about adding a set to an off-road vehicle…that is until you feast your eyes on Underground Autostyling’s white Jeep that’s the first to rock a set of 26” Forgiatos in 37x13.50R26 Mark Ma Dakar M/T III tires.

Already a stunner and more-than-able offroad vehicle, the shop’s owner Jake Polubinski set out to do an out-of-the-ordinary build with the help of some eye-catching wheels and tires.

“Forgiatos have graced Jeeps before, but they’ve always been done using regular street tires,” he says. “As soon as 37” mud tires were available, I jumped at the chance to be the first to use that wheel and tire combination. It’s probably one of the most hated and loved Jeeps on the planet.”

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His Jeep definitely grabs your attention thanks to its clean, all-white exterior and matching interior, but off-road purists can’t get past the Forgiato wheels – something they see useless for a vehicle that’s meant to play in the dirt. “Even though the Jeep sports custompainted 26x14” Forgiato Azioni wheels, I still take it out riding,” he confesses, adding that it’s not only used as a promo ride for the shop, but also his daily driver. “We even added an extra touch with the floating “F” center caps that add to its wow factor.”

Polubinski unveiled it at The Classic car show in Orlando, FL, where it took home “Best of Show” and beat out about a thousand other rides for the title. “There were vehicles with way more mods than the Jeep and it still won the event’s top prize,” he says proudly. “Every show it goes to it wins something. We even took it out riding on the beach to show that it not only looks good, but can handle its own, too. Ever since then it’s been killing the scene, with the word ‘clean’ always used to describe it.”

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Even though a set of Forgiatos may make the Jeep look less rugged, Jake made sure that it still had all the upgrades to make it look and act like an off-road machine, including the powder coated white 5” Rough Country suspension with Fox Racing shocks, Bestop front and rear bumpers and Xenon fenders. “I like the clean look more,” he says. “I think it’s more difficult to customize a white vehicle since you can make it too white. You need to have the right mixture of black and white so that everything just stands out. Even if you did

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WHEELS & TIRES • 26” Forgiato Azioni Wheels w/ custom white and black accents • 37x13.50R26 Mark Ma Dakar M/T III tires SUSPENSION • Rough Country 5” suspension lift kit w/ Fox Racing coil-over shocks EXTERIOR • Bestop front and rear bumpers • Xenon fenders LIGHTING • 50” Race Sport combo LED light bar • Race Sport LED fog and headlight INTERIOR • Custom matte vinyl seats • Custom-painted roll cage trim AUDIO • MMats Pro Audio hifi 6150 • (4) MMats Pro Audio 6s • (4) MMats Pro Audio tweeters • 12” MMats Pro Audio Juggernaut subs

an all black ride with white accents, the white will stand out a lot more than black. I usually do all of the shop’s demo cars white.”

Although he hasn’t given it a specific nickname, he has heard people refer to it as “Florida Snow,” “Siesta Key Edition” (which is the whitest beach in the world that just so happens to be located in Florida) and his personal favorite “White Girl.”

Being the first on the trend did have its challenges, and Polubinski and the shop had some problems with how wide the wheels were, so they had to modify the bumpers precisely to accommodate more clearance. “The factory fenders had to be replaced with aftermarket fenders that were wider for the wheels so that they didn’t look like they were sticking out too far. In all, it really gave it an aggressive look that ended up being clean and just how we wanted it.”

Other highlights of the Jeep include a custom MMats Pro Audio stereo system, which includes all marine-grade equipment, and vinyl seats just in case he gets rained on with the top off in unpredictable Florida weather. And now everyone is hopping on the trend, with many of his clients requesting the same wheel and tire combo for their own Jeeps. Rumor has it that he even beat the owner of Forgiato to the punch, who was building a similar Jeep at the same time.

As his daily driver, Polubinski made sure that the Jeep sees it’s fair share of fun and doesn’t mind wheeling on the 26s on rough terrain, including dirt, sand and mud, but won’t dare do any rock crawling. “I can just clean the wheels after rolling through the other terrain, but I’m not crazy and wouldn’t push it on rocks because of the damage it can cause. But it would definitely be able to handle them!”

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TIMBES TIRE BOB KILLIAN TIRE, INC. AUDIO EXCELLENCE, INC. MODERN INFINITI, LLC RIMZ ONE LLC DRAKE ENTERPRISES SOUND STATION & SECURITY, INC RAD PERFORMANCE TIRE COUNTRY DREAMWORKS MOTORSPORTS RHUDY’S RIMTYME RIMTYME PUGH’S TIRE SERVICE RIDES RIMTYME RIMTYME BLACK’S TIRE NEXT LEVEL CUSTOMS COASTAL CAR CONNECTION BLACK’S TIRE DISCOUNT TIRE LYLES TIRES AND WHEELS ACTION TIRE & CUSTOM LIFESTYLE NEW AGE AUTOSPORT LLC WIL-JOHN’S TIRE EMPIRE INC. CAR ID ILLUSIONS AUTO ACC, INC. TNT WORLD AUTOSPORT PLUS EXPRESS TIRE & WHEEL INC. DAVID’S CUSTOM WHEEL AND TIRE INTEGRITY CUSTOMS AUTOMOTIVE OUTFITTERS L&M TIRE AND WHEEL, INC. CUSTOM WHEELS EXPRESS RENT N ROLL BARNARD TIRE JETT WHEEL CROWN CAR ACCESSORIES BLACK’S TIRE SERVICE, INC. BILLION CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE BRIAN’S MOTORSPORTS GRAY EPPERSON AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL & OFF ROAD TECHNOLIGIES C&D TIRE CUMBERLAND TIRE ALL AMERICAN TIRE RPM OFFROAD LLC HAYWORTH TIRE TIRE & WHEEL MASTER ESPINO TIRE & WHEEL, INC ESPINO TIRE & WHEEL, INC OASIS TIRE & WHEEL J.D. TIRES & WHEELS PERFORMANCE WHEEL & TIRE EXTREME OFFROAD BCS TIRES T&H SALES AND SERVICE DELTA TIRE AND WHEEL HOUSE OF SEAT COVERS BLACK JACK SPEED SHOP HENDRY’S PAINT AND BODY TIRE ZONE TJ’S TIRES & WHEELS DISCOUNT TIRE DISCOUNT TIRE RIMTYME RIMTYME AUTO XTRAS SHELOR CHEVROLET UNIVERSITY TIRE & AUTO STAR CITY TIRE & BATTERY ATLANTIC AUTO SPORTS PUNGO TIRES & WHEELS REDI CREDIT INTERNET RIMTYME CUNNINGHAM ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY TIRE & AUTO HASHTAG CHROME EPIC CUSTOMERS EXTREME CUSTOMS, LLC JD TIRE 1, LLC TOYS FOR TRUCKS PLAINS TIRE PLAINS TIRE PLAINS TIRE PLAINS TIRE PLAINS TIRE PLAINS TIRE PLAINS TIRE PLAINS TIRE PLAINS TIRE

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