One Stock Truck This is one
stock-looking Rodeo, almost baby fresh. It is a fully loaded Isuzu
Rodeo S model, 4WD. It has Radiant Red paint and black trim.
Note the black tail light and marker lamp trim. It came from the
factory with these aluminum wheels and 31x10.50x15 tires.Lift Me UP Now we're getting
somewhere. Now the low-restriction exhaust has been installed, the
3" body lift, extended rear shackles, and increased front spring
rate. Total lift is just under six inches, but it looks real crappy
with stock tires.Rolling Hard Ok, this one was not cheap.
Total package price was $1700 for 15x12.5 GW Prime 238s and 325/60
R15 BFG All Terrains. The truck does tend to rut a little more than
before, which can make tracking a straight line difficult, but on
the other hand - it floats over soft beach sand. It may be
difficult to tell from the picture, but those tires are a whopping
14inches wide! They stick out about 4.5" on each side of the
vehicle. These tires aren't any taller than stock, so I did not
have to alter my gearing to correct for them. I have also noticed a
drop in mileage. I seem to average about 16mpg in town.Showing Off  This was the first show
I entered with this truck. Besides detailing the frame, I added
chrome door handles and tail lights, but didn't change that much
else. It was still enough to get me a first place trophy. Not bad
for a first time appearance. I've showed other trucks but this is
the first time this Rodeo was shown.Suspension Lifted I saved for a year to
get this one. I ordered a CALMINI 3 inch suspension lift and hi-flow air intake.
Total price delivered was $1000.
You don't really believe that I would be satisfied with a rather generic, stock looking lift, do you? Since I seriously believe that this truck will be showed from time to time, I decided to take my new lift and air-intake to Pete's Plating and have them chrome every non-flexing piece ($300). The result is a high quality suspension lift that looks as good as it performs. A couple extra's you may or may not notice: Chrome fender well trim, $70. No more pinstriping, and no more emblems (besides the front one). Back to Project Rodeo's spec. sheet For more information on this well-built Rodeo, check out Dan's Rodeo page at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/1069/rodeo.html. Please mail Dan Evander if you want to discuss this Rodeo or its modifications. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/OffRoadDotCom
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