Trey's Isuzu Rodeo (Stance wannabe)

[GoBig,G]

Well I've been lurking for a while now, and finally decided to post my own build. So I'd like to introduce my 2001 Isuzu Rodeo LS V6 4x2. I know, I know - "Not low enough!"

Mod list:
De-badged
chrome grille insert
clear turn signals
cut rear trooper coils (only about 4 coils left)
flipped and switched UCAs
lower ball joints flipped to top of LCAs
un-cranked torsion bars
Thrush Welded dumped over axle
"bullet holled" airbox (only on fender side & front)
drop-in K&N filter
15x7 D-windows
Beauty rings
225/75/15 fronts
235/75/15 rears

Future mods:
limo tint
sound system
hood risers (I know they don't actually do anything)
full face brush guard (& remove the chrome grille insert)
Yakima roof rails to replace my stock ones
home build harley bars
Rhino lined floor boards
I kinda wanna go for an apocalypse look.

Pics, enjoy:

[SoLOwX3]

Fcking Dope man!! In for results, always good to see something different.

[TheTynosaur]

I always like it when something different like this shows up on this forum

[GoBig,G]

Thanks, but this is gonna be a slow build. But the next things will be the brush guard, harley bars, and hood risers! Hood risers are actually next, cause I already know I'm getting them for Christmas!

The plan for the harley bars is actually really simple. I'm gonna buy some OEM 1st gen step rails that don't have indents where the steps are and shorten the mounts to fit up under the body. It's will have a tough look and give the illusion of being lower.

[Dano]

I like how its hella random but yet so different, cant wait to see the outcome on this build

[cardoza]

This is interesting... I'd probably plastidip the front grille, but aside from that I'm a pretty big fan so far!

[GoBig,G]

So, I chopped up some F100 coils I had lying around to stiffen up the rear and stop the rubbing. And made use of my lifetime alignment. I also re-installed some D-shackles, from it's lifted days. Sorry for the shitty cell pics.

& I'm glad y'all like the outcome so far.

new old coils:


squattin' like a boss

[GoBig,G]

Thinking about picking up some base model bumpers and door trim to go along with the tough apocalyptic theme. They are identical except they are grey and unfinished. Opinions?

[Oanerma]

Definitely go with the unpainted grey bumpers, they would look totally cool!

[TheTynosaur]

My friend used to have one of these, and where those 4 squares are, there's a line around them on the bumper, and that section is either recessed or bumped out a bit, I can't remember, but he painted that section of the bumper with bedliner, I don't know if that makes any sense the way I explained it, but yeah, he did that on his painted bumper and it made the front end look so much better.

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[GoBig,G]

Definitely go with the unpainted grey bumpers, they would look totally cool!

I'm gonna give 'em a shot. I can pic them up cheap at any of the scrap yards near me.

My friend used to have one of these, and where those 4 squares are, there's a line around them on the bumper, and that section is either recessed or bumped out a bit, I can't remember, but he painted that section of the bumper with bedliner, I don't know if that makes any sense the way I explained it, but yeah, he did that on his painted bumper and it made the front end look so much better.

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I have seen pics of these done like that and it does look good. But I kinda want to get the base model bumpers and moldings, only 'cause I think it would fit with the theme of this build.

[Dano]

i vote for those base bumpers.
would look good on that white

[andr3er]

you might want some parts from the Opel version of it..

[GoBig,G]

you might want some parts from the Opel version of it..

If I could afford it I would get the bumpers, fender flares, and grille guard shipped here. But That would cost a small fortune. I also want a Holden Frontera grille, which is far more likely to happen.

[GoBig,G]

Hood risers, just for shits & giggles!


Also, been wanting some 15x10s. Not sure how my tires will look on that size, or even if my tall sidewalls will bead on that width?