Build up of a new (ML) Triton ute 'Tuff Triton'
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:01 am
This is what happens to a brand new Mitsubishi Triton (ML) GLX-R 3.2 turbo diesel dual cab ute.
On the day I collected it from the dealership, I had Lightforce 240 spotties and 31 inch BFG Muddies installed.
It didn't take long before the Boy's at Tuff Dog Suspension installed a proto type 2 inch lift kit (this kit included two inch taller front springs, taller and heavyier read leaf springs with adjustable rear shocks - still waiting for the adjustable shocks for the front).
With the suspension lift I was able to buy a set of 33 inch Mickey Thompson MTZ tires (and I have also had a TJM steel bull bar installed).
Now the real fun starts, THe boy's and BBM motorsports at Blacktown had been in my eye for a while and convinced me the truck needed a bit more lift, so we decided on a 2 inch body lift (some of the guys for AT4 also helped)
Now I have even more space under the guards, I have now purchased some new 35 inch Mickey Thompson MTZ tires on new alloy rims.
Now I'm happy with the ride height, it's time to tackle some mechanicals. On the shopping list is a snorkel, then a new exhaust system and may be a DP Chip.
Oh, by the way this is not a show car, here's some photo's of it in action.
Let's see what I can do over the next few months.
On the day I collected it from the dealership, I had Lightforce 240 spotties and 31 inch BFG Muddies installed.
It didn't take long before the Boy's at Tuff Dog Suspension installed a proto type 2 inch lift kit (this kit included two inch taller front springs, taller and heavyier read leaf springs with adjustable rear shocks - still waiting for the adjustable shocks for the front).
With the suspension lift I was able to buy a set of 33 inch Mickey Thompson MTZ tires (and I have also had a TJM steel bull bar installed).
Now the real fun starts, THe boy's and BBM motorsports at Blacktown had been in my eye for a while and convinced me the truck needed a bit more lift, so we decided on a 2 inch body lift (some of the guys for AT4 also helped)
Now I have even more space under the guards, I have now purchased some new 35 inch Mickey Thompson MTZ tires on new alloy rims.
Now I'm happy with the ride height, it's time to tackle some mechanicals. On the shopping list is a snorkel, then a new exhaust system and may be a DP Chip.
Oh, by the way this is not a show car, here's some photo's of it in action.
Let's see what I can do over the next few months.
Nothing like putting some "Big Balls" on a shiney truck, and using it! 
