2013 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost | Auto Reflections
Black & Blue Over You: Doug’s 2013 Ford F150 Each year the SEMA Show is flooded with amazing automobiles, lifted trucks, lower street rods, resto-mod classics and late model monsters all in the name of automotive customization. There’s something for everyone’s taste from the insane over-the-top to capable daily drivers. BDS Suspension attends this annual show out in Las Vegas and continues to make quite the statement with show vehicles scattered throughout the show grounds on display in exhibitor booths and featured vehicle spots. One of the trucks to on display at the 2013 SEMA Show was this super clean 2013 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost owned by Doug Taylor of Auto Reflections in Waukee, IA. Doug and his crew did a great job with the black and metallic blue color scheme tied in from bumper to bumper for a truly custom yet not over-the-top look. The front bumper was scrapped and in…
2013 Jeep JK Long Arm | Xtreme 4×4
If you’re into customizing your 4×4, chances are you’ve heard of Ian Johnson and Xtreme 4×4. He’s built all kinds of cool 4x4s from toy hauling trucks to tube buggy rigs and offers up great tech and how-to knowledge for those of us who like to hit the road (or trail) less traveled. His most recent project took a wrecked Jeep Wrangler JK (2Dr) with a Hemi swap that he bought on the cheap and overhauled it into a Hot Rod Jeep full of off-road capability and killer styling. When we heard about the project we jumped at the chance to get involved. After discussing Ian’s needs and goals for the project, we knew he was looking for a bulletproof kit that would be up to the off-road abuse while still riding great on the road. While a fabricator kit is within Ian’s realm, he wanted this project to speak to…
2009 Dodge RAM 2500 | Chris Buziecki
Congrats to Chris Buziecki on his feature in the September 2013 issue of 8-Lug Magazine! He’s running a super clean color matched ’09 Ram 2500 Cummins sporting the BDS 8″ long arm kit (with 2″ coil spacers for 10” of lift), BDS triple shock mount, BDS traction bars, and 38″ Toyo M/Ts on 20×12 Fuel Hostages. Chris had the kit installed at BDS distributor by Attitude Performance. Read all about it in this month’s 8-Lug Mag on newsstands now.
V8 Project YJ | 4Wheel Drive Magazine
Phil Howell, editor-in-chief over at 4Wheel Drive & Sport Utility Magazine is nearing completion on one of his latest project rigs, an ’89 Jeep Wrangler YJ dubbed “Real Steel YJ”. Though no Jeep project is ever truly finished, the rig is prepped and Phil is ready to hit the trail. Roughly a year in the making, this YJ sports a healthy list of mods with a subtle exterior appearance. This resto-build began as a far cry from the original Jeep that rolled off the showroom floor with drivetrain missing, paint faded, rusty panels and a worn out interior. Today the rig sports a beefed up appearance and reliable drivetrain ready for trail use at a moments notice. Under the hood a MoTech aluminum block Chevy 5.3-liter V8 offers up increased horsepower while weighing in similar to the original 4.2L Inline-6. The transmission was swapped for a 6L80 6-speed automatic, while…
Navy Seal Tribute 1991 Bronco | RKM Performance
Adam Brown fought for this country. He was a true American patriot who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our freedom in the Middle East. Adam was a Navy SEAL Chief fighting in Afghanistan in 2010 when his team was attacked. Adam was killed in the battle, but his brave actions saved many of other members of SEAL Team Six and he was awarded the Silver Star Medal for Heroism. His passing left a void for many, but none more than to his wife and 2 children. Adam’s remarkable story has been told in the news and in print, find out more about his life and sacrifice at Remember Navy SEAL Adam Brown or in the book Fearless. The Bronco Project came about as an opportunity to rebuild/restore Adam’s first car, a 1991 Ford Bronco. This Bronco build is a tribute to Adam being overhauled as a gift for his 2…
Jeep JK on 41s | Cabot Tire
We love hearing how our distributors and customers use there rigs, how they customize them and where it takes them. Recently the crew from BDS distributor, Cabot Tire sent us some shot of a JK they built running the BDS 6.5” long arm lift kit, 2” coil spacer, and 2” body lift on 41.5” IROKs. Check it out…