redneck rodeo

[Duffy]

hopefully ill get around to getting some pictures soon but anyways, i have a lot planned for my rodeo but pretty limited on what i can do for a while. its a 2001 Rodeo and shes 2WD but capable

So far:
CB/PA set up (midland 1000z)
new deck
SSL Amp
Sub
Roof Rack
"suicide board" cargo seperator
High flow intake

and a few extras
like i said shes got a long ways to go for me to get out there but she will be a beast some day

[Duffy]

midland 1001z transciever and a kenwood deck



Cabelas trail gear seat covers


the cargo area seperator

spectre high-flow filter on the stock tube

[calebduff1]

since ive posted this i lost all my passwords and stuff with the trasition into college in wyoming and keeping track of all my new emails and passwords and all that so this is my new profile haha. but since this I've done some more stuff to it. ill post some pictures once i get my iPhone. i have a lift from indy (nothin special just the beginner one), a flow master delta 40 and some indy brake lines in the mail. i put in a tmax dual battery and some other little bits and pieces. i want to do a PA 3" bl from indy once i get 200 bucks to blow but i dont know if i want to pay some one to put that on after paying them to do the brakes, suspension and muffler (all my tools are back home ). oh well.

[calebduff1]

some day, some how, ill be able to afford an SAS and make it 4x. anyone wana donate? but for now just a little pre runner action and i dont gotta worry about cvs haha

[calebduff1]

just got in my indy lift kit and muffler and ordered a few more goodies. will post pictures, even though I'm rockin this thread solo , once i get my camera.

[black98rodeo]

Good looking Rodeo.

I'm digging the confederate flag, I like your style.

[calebduff1]

haha thanks man . so i just got my flowmaster 40 delta in along with my indy 4x lift kit. im going to try to jimmy rig this job because of the lack of tools.
so far other than what was previously said:
skyjacker 8000 nitro shocks
OME coil springs (always forget the number they are )
indy4x extended front brake lines
greaseable sway bar bushings
rear brake line t-extension
1.5" daystar coil spacers
flowmaster 40 delta muffler
and some other little bits and pieces

[calebduff1]

by the way I'm going to do the lift myself if i can wrangle all the tools. but dont worry other than the rear brake extension im not going to mess with the brakes without the right tools. im going to have a shop here in town to the alignment after i crank the t-bars, re-do my brakes (front and rear were at about 30% when i left cali for wyoming), the front brake lines and the muffler.

[calebduff1]

tbars cranked! gonna drive around letem settle and all that. still waiting on the front brakelines from indy before i do the front shocks. gona do the rear end tomorrow try to knock it out before the sun gets too high. got the coil spacers in today. hopefully i can get the rear done without a floor jack doubt it though, might have to go pick one up at the AAP here in town. its just money right??

[black98rodeo]

Unless you have access to a lift, installing those coils without a floor jack will be impossible. You need to get the axle dropped as far as you can.

[calebduff1]

sounds like i get to make a run to the AAP tomorrow!

[calebduff1]

well i started workin on it today, will post some pictures tonight. but for now here are a few.

[calebduff1]

well this is far as i got


got the brake line extension in

and the wheel off


but this little SOB has me walkin to ACE hardware tomorrow to get some vice grips

[calebduff1]

hmmmm to tear out the carpet or not? that is the question.... hmmmm oh well thats another project!

[calebduff1]

oh how i want a body lift...... sorry i got a bad isuzu addiction! i swear i got ADD when it comes to projects sometimes.

[clipper 03 rodeo]

I got my 3" Independent4x body lift up for sale in the classifieds. Still brand new never installed, and i'll also be including the welded/extended steering shaft. That way you can just take your stock one out and swap it with the extended one.

Let me know if you're interested. I'll also come down on the price a tad bit.

[calebduff1]

got the shock off today!!! now i just gotta deal with the upper link bolt.....

Clipper, sent you a PM!

[calebduff1]

sorry for the kind of slow build guys, i am only 18 after all. this is a good minimalist look at an isuzu build all i got is assorted screwdrivers, a small set or wrenches, channel locks, end snips, vise grips, jack stands and two bottle jacks (one of which is the one that came with the rodeo!) for now . all on a college budget! i have been savin a while though. just show everyone it is possible to get a pretty decent rig on a minimalist budget.

[calebduff1]

one sides done but still cant get the upper link bolt out. i got the nut off but now the coil spring is in the way no matter how high or low i lift the axle.

[FOR3V3RINF3RNO]

tear the carpet out!!!!!!! It looks sick imo... Ill be doin it to mine within the next week or so.. Nice truck btw

[calebduff1]

yeah once i get my lift finished up and the muffler and brakes taken care of thats next on the list you should post pictures of the progress and finished product when you do yours!. you plan on using bed liner for the floor after or leaving it as is?

[calebduff1]

so im working out a deal to get a tow hitch, im going to order some "premium" brake components because i dont trust a mechanic i dont know. heck i dont like anyone mess in with my truck. also thinkn about outlining the tail and headlights with some of that VHT niteshade stuff. still gotta finish the lift though. dont you love when your mind wanders? i can't finish the front until indy4x sends me the front brakelines anyways.

[calebduff1]

finished off the lift today!!! well the backend anyways. i also got in the brake lines so i can finish the front. will post pictures once i find out an easier way to get them off my iPhone

[calebduff1]

rancho 8000 nitro shocks and 912 coils with daystar spacers next to the originals


guess i really did need to replace them could hold it down with one hand

the finished lift


might crank the t bars just a hair more. still have to do the front shocks once i get the new brake lines in.
I did have some help today though.



this little guy supervised the whole time

[calebduff1]

and just for kicks and giggles heres a picture of the dual battery and all that