Project Vehicles
Anything with a combustion engine.
Welcome to the automotive section. Here you'll find the detailed builds, modifications, and future plans for the vehicles currently in the stable. From daily drivers to dedicated trail rigs, each machine is a work in progress.
Sport 5.7L Hemi eTorque, 3.92:1 gears
Daily driver with a focus on utility and camping/overlanding and occasional off-road capability.
Modifications & Parts
- 2.3 inch Bilstein Leveling kit
- 33x11 inch Falken Wildpeak A/T4W tires
- Leer 100R canopy
- Tuxmat floor mats
- Front Tow hooks
- Molle panel box racking system
Future Plans
Platform style aluminum extrusion roof rack
The Story
This truck has been the perfect all purpose vehicle for weekend projects and long hauls. The Hemi provides plenty of power, and the Sport trim makes the interior a great place to be.
Ford Fusion SE 2.0L EB AWD
The sleeper sedan. Tuned 2.0L EB with AWD with a Cobb Accessport v3 by Stratified Automotive, blending performance with comfort.
Modifications & Parts
- Stratified Automotive 94 Octane Tune, Cobb Accessport v3
- Snokel delete + K&N Drop in filter
- Steeda Rear Sway Bar, and strut tower brace
- 20% all around window tint
- Bilstein B4 Dampers
- General GMAX AS-05 235/45R18
Future Plans
Sold
The Story
Most people think it's just another commuter car until they hear the turbo spool. The Stratified tune really wakes up the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.
Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L I6
The dedicated trail rig. Simple, rugged, and capable of going almost anywhere.
Modifications & Parts
- 3" BDS Suspension lift, JKS swaybar disconnects, Advanced Adapters Slip Yoke Eliminator
- 33x12.5R15 Interco Super Swamper TSL TRXUS
- Pink Barn aluminum puck body lift
- Paramount Automotive front and rear steel bumpers
- LED headlight conversion
Future Plans
Armor! Differential skids and beefier rock sliders are coming soon.
The Story
There's nothing quite like the sound of the 4.0L straight-six in the canyons. It's not fast, but it will crawl over anything.
Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road
The overlanding platform. Built for long-distance travel and reliability in the wild.
Modifications & Parts
- Old Man Emu 2.5 inch lift kit
- Bolt-on rock sliders
- Sport Rack full-length roof rack
- Dick Cepek Trail Country EXP 31x11.5R16
- Green and beautiful
Future Plans
Dual battery system and an onboard air compressor for airing back up after trails.
Jeep Cherokee Classic 4.0L I6
Classic XJ boxy goodness. Built for rock crawling and technical trails.
Modifications & Parts
- 4.5" Long arm suspension lift
- 32x11.5R15 BFG KM2 tires
- Dana 44 rear axle swap
- Slip-yoke eliminator (SYE)
- Sportrack roof rack
Future Plans
SOLD
The Story
This XJ has seen a lot of rocks. It's beaten and bruised, but it never stops. The long arm kit made a massive difference in articulation.
Toyota Pickup (Hilux) 22R
The ultimate crawler. More tractor than truck at this point.
Modifications & Parts
- Fozzy Locker in the rear
- 33x12.5R15 Super Swamper TSL Radial
- Beerbuilt 2" drop hanger and shackle combo
- '77 CJ5 leaf springs front, 1984 Jeep Waggie's rear springs, RTI 1050
- Built 22R, Crane Compucam, Hedman Header, Weber 32/36 DGAV Carburetor, Centerforce III Dual Friction Clutch, MSD Ignition
Future Plans
SOLD
The Story
This truck was unstopable, had all the right mods to make it capable.