New member - Gen 1 build

Happy holidays, everyone!

Just picked up a 2000 and joined the forum. Used to have a 2015 and decided to pick up a Gen 1 to do a quasi off-road or overland truck. We’ll see what it looks like in the end.

Bought it with 175k, interior spotless. Had a topper and a ladder rack on it.

I sold the topper (may be regretting that right now) and the ladder rack. Installed a new Sony head unit, JBL speakers and a Kicker self powered sub this week.

Have a Pro Comp 2.5” lift/level with the diff drop going on it Monday. New 17” shoes next weekend. Trying not to blow the budget and got some Helo HE878’s with Falken Wildpeaks. 275/70/17.

Over the next 6-12 months I plan on adding a step bar, front and rear bumpers, with winch, a bed cage (or another topper, can’t decide), a few light bars, seat covers and then I may do a snow camo or desert camo wrap on it. I can get it done for $2k. Much cheaper than a good paint job.

I’ve attached pics of when I bought it and what it’s like now. As well as some concepts I’m looking at.

Would love any thoughts about my future upgrade ideas.

Thanks everyone!

 

Welcome again, liking the snow camo.

 

Welcome from Nevada

 

Welcome from NCal

 

Welcome from Ohio.

 

Follow your dreams!

 

Welcome.

Looks like a solid platform to build on.

 

Welcome from Fort Payne AL!