Modifying my Strada / Triton

[llpatrick]

Got this code from the shop where I purchased the Rancho shocks:

Front Rancho shock item code is 998017XL.
On the rear the shop installed the longer Rancho shocks for the new Hilux. Rear has a 2" lift.

HI,

Can I check if the part number 998017XL correct? I can find it on the Rancho catalogue..

I have the Rs9000XL for the rear and was looking to match it on front.

[GU9126]

Got this code from the shop where I purchased the Rancho shocks:

Front Rancho shock item code is 998017XL.
On the rear the shop installed the longer Rancho shocks for the new Hilux. Rear has a 2" lift.

HI,

Can I check if the part number 998017XL correct? I can find it on the Rancho catalogue..

I have the Rs9000XL for the rear and was looking to match it on front.

Sorry for the long-delayed reply and sorry for the wrong part number. The number that's listed on the box is 998019XL. The box though isn't the colored box that normally comes with the rancho shocks. I guess this is made in Thailand (?)...


I am back to using rancho shocks when the rubber bushings of the amada extreme shocks collapsed. Had the bushings replaced with hard rubber but they're no better than the ones replaced so I decided to just discard the amada shocks and go for new rancho shocks.




Height comparison among the three - amada, new rancho, my old rancho that was modified with longer stem.



Instead of modifying the new shocks, I just installed 1 1/2" coil spacers.

[GU9126]

Additional mods are:

1. performance chip


2. thicker shim at the rail to increase fuel pressure

3. manual boost controller


4. boost gauge 5. scan gauge

[GU9126]

Got a canopy installed so the roll bar has to go but I retained the utility box inside the canopy.

[GU9126]

Installed a rancho wireless controller:

[GU9126]

Changed the 16" x 8" DC rims and 285/70 nitto trail grappler tires to 20" x 10" monster XD series rims with 285/50 nitto terra grappler tires.


Recent mod that I did is retrofitting the headlamps with bi-xenon HID projector lens:

[hvac guy]

Can U tell me more about those lights please.

[GU9126]

Can U tell me more about those lights please.

The bi-xenon lamp is made in China. Bulb type is 35 watts D2S 8000kelvin HID with green LED angel eyes. Planning on swapping my truck's headlights to a challenger/montero headlights so I can install 4 bi-xenon HID lamps.

[big_bob_thefirst]

Man, ur work is awesome... If u ever start selling that front bar, let me know!!

[GU9126]

Man, ur work is awesome... If u ever start selling that front bar, let me know!!

Thanks..... My design has been copied already and is being sold. I saw the copied version and it is lighter because the material used is thinner compared to the thickness of the metal sheet that I used. Several strada owners here in the Philippines are now using the copied version my strada's front bumper.

[mad992]

love your work man

[GU9126]

love your work man

Thanks, man ...

Recent pics of my Strada:

[har05l]

Very nice GU

The quality of tritons we see coming from overseas I think shit over what we have hear

If only the government would relax and just let us go crazy

Keep up the awesome work

[Gardell]

That front bar is fantastic, please say you are going into manufacturing them, and shipping to Australia

[desblaze]

I have to say I love that front bar also. I know this is asking a bit much but would you ever think about posting up some dimensions or a CAD for us poor Oz brothers to look at.

[GU9126]

That front bar is fantastic, please say you are going into manufacturing them, and shipping to Australia

I have to say I love that front bar also. I know this is asking a bit much but would you ever think about posting up some dimensions or a CAD for us poor Oz brothers to look at.

I did not think of recording the dimensions when I did the cutting of the metal panels so all I have is the rough sketch. I am planning on repainting the whole car soon and when I do the front bar will be dismantled and then will get the dimensions and post them here so maybe you guys can make it. I've seen a picture posted on Facebook a copy that was made, I think by a guy in Malaysia, but the dimensions were off so it doesn't look as nice.

[desblaze]

I think yours looks great. I need to get the courage up to have a go at making it.

[Salinsky]

I must say that your triton is one of the nicest ones I have ever seen.

[manrajf]

Definitely agree, probably one of the best looking out there