usabodyguard



I just wanted to thank those of you who thought enough to nominate me for totm... i have seen the past winners and wow, it is an impressive list.

I got my truck just over a year ago... it was completely stock the day i bought it and before it left the dealership i had them put a billet grill on it and before it got home for the first time i went and had exhaust and tinted the windows... here is the original truck...

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/truck_day1.jpg

After that i went down to the local truck / car accessory shop which was a big mistake for two reasons... #1 I instantly got addicted to modding my truck...

I have had the truck now for just over a year and here is the complete list of mods and pictures...


At first I thought rims, stereo, tint, muffler would be my extent… boy was I wrong… here is the list of mods I have done ---- PLEASE NOTE --- MANY OF THESE MODS WERE DONE 2-3 TIMES FROM WHAT I HAVE NOW… I have replaced things better and better… but the final product is below:

Engine:

• Magnuson Intercooled Supercharger w/ 3.2 Pulley swap by JPA
• Gator Belt
• Zippy Performance Tune
• 160* T-stat
• NGK TR5 Plugs
• JBA 8.5mm Wires
• Airaid CAI
• 145amp Alternator
• Big 3 wire upgrade
• 100% synthetic oils throughout
• Magnaflow Catback system

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/enginebay_ss.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/enginebay.jpg

After the engine upgrades i knew i had to get some suspension/driveline/gears/transmission/big brakes, etc...

Suspension / transmission / Driveline

• Performabuilt Trans 4l65e “Insane” model with deep pan
• Performa Built 3000 TC
• 28,000 trans cooler
• Rebuilt + balanced driveline.
• Auburn Posi
• 4.10 gears
• Mag-hytek Differential Cover
• Belltech Front Sway bar
• Belltech Rear Sway bar
• Belltech Active Nitro shocks
• Belltech Drop Shackles and turn downs – 2”
• Baer 6 piston big brake kit front - 15" rotors
• Baer alumasports rear

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/transmission1.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/rear_underss.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/CIMG1798.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/baertrk1.jpg

Interior / stereo

• Pioneer Avic D2 Navigation
• Ipod interface
• Xm radio
• Rear View Camera
• Focal Audio Separates Throughout
• Custom sub box with Bowtie embossing
• JL Audio 10” w3v3 600w subs (2)
• 2 Rockford Fosgate amps – 1200w total power
• Complete New carpet throughout
• Katzkin leather seats with navy blue suede inserts and dark blue stitching
• Matching suede headliner and front pillars
• Color matched interior roof plastic pieces
• SS gauge cluster
• Billet Pedals

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/truck_intmain.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/headliner_lgss-1.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/trk_dash.jpg

The exterior
• 24” Color matched U2 wheels with Hankook 305/35/24 tires
• 6000k HID headlights
• 6000k HID fog lights
• Painted lenses – color matched
• Street scene ss bumper cover
• 3pc Billet grill
• Billet bowtie
• Billet shorty antenna
• Billet color matched fuel door
• Goodmark cowl hood – with SUPERCHARGER logos each side
• Snugtop SL tonneau cover with remote open
• Bedrug carpet kit
• Shaved tailgate
• Sir Michaels rollpan
• LED rear taillights – blacked-out
• LED third brake light – blacked-out
• 153db train horn/compressor
• Complete custom paint – ZD Motor Sports – entire truck color-matched blue

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/side_shotd.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/rearend.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g194/usabodyguard/main_truck_ss-1.jpg

well that is my truck... thanks to all of you who nominated me... I learned a lot from this site... and without the internet and forums like these, my truck would STILL look like the first picture!

you deserve it man. youre truck is bad ass.

Congrats man! Hope to see it when I get to CA.

Congrats, truck looks great

wow, I am stoked to win... thanks for everyone who voted for me... and a special props to AJ... his truck is sweet... and some very good competition...

totm here and cft... all in the same month!


... now comes the time to build a new motor and FI... brian will be getting a call very soon... and so will my accountant... (he is going to love that)

thanks again guys!

man i think i just saw your truck in the readers rides section in super chevy? or truckin? i cant remember but i saw it in the grocery store yesterday...

Congrats man, a well deserved title for sure!

Congrats Bro you earned it

Hey congrats Big Dave u absolutely deserve it, the truck is amazing and some of those pics still dont do it justice... well deserved win for an awesome truck and a pretty cool guy...:eyes:

Sick. :thumb:

That's all I've got to say.

Congrats big D! You deserve it and it's truely a piece of work! Great vision and great job in turning your vision into a reality.

I saw your truck in Truckin' also. Very nice

yep, saw it in readers rides in the truckin mag as well....awesome truck man!! good luck with the motor build

thanks guys... means a lot... i have some big plans for her.... some displacement upgrades along with more boost...

look for major changes in spring 08...

Truck is sweet congratulaions on it.
wow, I am stoked to win... thanks for everyone who voted for me... and a special props to AJ... his truck is sweet... and some very good competition...

totm here and cft... all in the same month!


... now comes the time to build a new motor and FI... brian will be getting a call very soon... and so will my accountant... (he is going to love that)

thanks again guys!

Congrats.. Sweet truck!!!

Congrats man, beautiful truck!! :cheers:

man USA i have the same year and model and color and i just have to say congratulations man the truck is really sick im in the process of trying to get to the mods you have done my homie told me he had seen you driving over here in the valley at ZD motorsports thats my homeboys friends-shop congrats on all the success man the truck is the truth

man USA i have the same year and model and color and i just have to say congratulations man the truck is really sick im in the process of trying to get to the mods you have done my homie told me he had seen you driving over here in the valley at ZD motorsports thats my homeboys friends-shop congrats on all the success man the truck is the truth
Hey man you should come and hang out with some of us out in the valley sometime! Just came back from a car show at Flames and a small gtg at a local car was, was good times, you need to hang out bro!

man USA i have the same year and model and color and i just have to say congratulations man the truck is really sick im in the process of trying to get to the mods you have done my homie told me he had seen you driving over here in the valley at ZD motorsports thats my homeboys friends-shop congrats on all the success man the truck is the truth

yo thanks for the props man... as much as I love the truck there is a ton more stuff i am eventually going to do to it... forged 370 - MP122 radix with about 12 lbs of boost and some meth for the hot days in the damn valley... i should have a solid 600+ hp engine very soon... then some new forged wheels... (22's)... and a bigger drop... 3/4...


the mods continue.... ugh...

yea Julien and I were out tonight in the valley over at flames... met some cool people with some sick trucks... chill place...

so far the new transmission is nice and strong... lets hope she stays that way!!

Congrats! Truck is awesome!
Thanks for the new desktop background.

Hey man you should come and hang out with some of us out in the valley sometime! Just came back from a car show at Flames and a small gtg at a local car was, was good times, you need to hang out bro!

haha thats tight man yeah i got a couple homies with some pretty hard silverados out in the 818 - my homeboy got a orange with black racing stripes on black 22s and my other homeboy got one black on black 22s and the homeboy crow got one red ss on red 24s we will have to ride out one day

haha thats tight man yeah i got a couple homies with some pretty hard silverados out in the 818 - my homeboy got a orange with black racing stripes on black 22s and my other homeboy got one black on black 22s and the homeboy crow got one red ss on red 24s we will have to ride out one day
For sure man! We have to meet up. I know every Friday night there's a few of us that get together and hang out, one spot is Flame's on Corbin and Plummer and another one is a Car wash on Tampa and Parthenia. You should check it out some time with your boys. I'll probably be there in a few weeks when I get my truck back.

dammmmmmmmnnnnnnnnn that is a sweet truck you got there!!

the only thing that i would do different is niteshade the tails instead of the covers

LOOKS BAD ASS MAN,,, good job!!

dammmmmmmmnnnnnnnnn that is a sweet truck you got there!!

the only thing that i would do different is niteshade the tails instead of the covers

LOOKS BAD ASS MAN,,, good job!!


the tail lights are painted... no covers... :usa:

congrats bro... i only hope that soem day my truck will be nice as yours :judge:

congrats! ride of the month over at sss.com and now oct totm! well deserved.