With over 40 years navigating Southern California deserts and plenty of time trekking through Baja, Ron Lister turned to H&M Motorsports to create a vehicle worthy of his adventures. Most of Ron's career in the desert has been filled sitting behind a set of motorcycle handlebars. Not getting any younger, he knew it was time to build a solid prerunner that could handle his love for speed while still being able to relax in comfort and style. He also wanted to be able to show his wife all of the beautiful places he normally rides through solo. This '02 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 would prove to be just what the doctor ordered. The entire truck including the suspension system was built by H&M. The front suspension is a double A-arm design which allows for 18 inches of front wheel travel.....The entire truck including the suspension system was built by H&M. The front suspension is .....Shocks include King Shocks 3.0-inch bypass shocks and 2.5-inch coilovers. A King Shocks bumpstop is also added on each side..........Shocks include King Shocks 3.0-inch bypass shocks and 2.5-inch coilovers. A King Shoc .......The entire system was designed in-house with CAD and is available through H&M but must be installed by H&M. The front of the truck now sits 4.5 inches taller........The entire system was designed in-house with CAD and is available through H&M but m Knowing Ron would more than likely find himself in quite a few silt beds throughout his journeys, Advanced Air Cleaner Systems of Lakeside, California, custom-made a solid intake system for his truck. The company has been turning out some really nice intakes that are being found more and more on Trophy Trucks because of their ability to trap dirt and allow clean air to flow into the engine.Knowing Ron would more than likely find himself in quite a few silt beds throughout his jo As you can see there is barely any portion of the stock frame left. The entire chassis is caged with 4130 chromoly tube. Aluminum panels have been added around the rear suspension keeping the rest of the truck protected. All fiberglass and aluminum can be removed with simple Dzus tabs. The rear 4-link design provides 28 inches of wheel travel and lifts the truck 4.5 inches, matching the front. Shocks include King Shocks 4.0-inch bypass shocks and 3.0-inch coilovers as well as 2.5-inch bumpstops.As you can see there is barely any portion of the stock frame left. The entire chassis is Baja Designs provided all of the lighting on the truck. Their Soltek 8-inch light bars are available in a number of configurations. Ron also added one of their hydraulic actuators giving him the ability to adjust the light bar from inside the cabin.Baja Designs provided all of the lighting on the truck. Their Soltek 8-inch light bars are Dual 12-inch PWR coolers have been mounted in the rear just above the custom made 65-gallon H&M fuel cell. The transmission on the truck is a Culhane 4L85E full manual racing transmission.Dual 12-inch PWR coolers have been mounted in the rear just above the custom made 65-gallo The rear sway-bars have been custom built by H&M and machined out of billet aluminum. Ron had H&M build both the front and rear bumpers bolt on. This way if he smashes them up he can easily replace them. Two fullsize spare tires are located in the rear. They are 17x9-inch Walker Evans bead lock wheels wrapped in 37-inch BFGoodrich Baja T/A tires.Ron had H&M build both the front and rear bumpers bolt on. This way if he smashes them up The rear end is an H&M built housing with full floating CNC hubs and a 9-inch 5.29 ring gear with 40-spline axleshafts and Wilwood 6-piston calipers.The rear end is an H&M built housing with full floating CNC hubs and a 9-inch 5.29 ring ge Ron's cabin smells like a leather factory and you can see why. Everything is wrapped in luxurious tan leather. CRB Custom Sheet Metal Fab is responsible for the steel dash. Communications are accomplished using a Vertex 110-watt radio with a Racer X intercom system.Ron's cabin smells like a leather factory and you can see why. Everything is wrapped in lu An assortment of Auto Meter Gauges is located behind a Momo steering wheel. To the driver's right is a Lowrance GPS, Art Carr shifter and a Vintage Air system keeping the cabin cool on those hot summer days. After taking a ride in Ron's Chevy we had to ask why the truck sounded so quiet. Ron had the entire cabin layered with two layers of Dynamat. Dynamat is a sound dampening material often found in vehicles with super-loud audio systems. A 500 horsepower motor is plenty loud, but the Dynamat really did its job and allowed us to have a conversation during high speeds.An assortment of Auto Meter Gauges is located behind a Momo steering wheel. To the driver' Mastercraft Pro Series seats have been custom stitched to match the interior. Crow 5-point belts are attached to all three cabin seats for safety.Mastercraft Pro Series seats have been custom stitched to match the interior. Crow 5-point When we asked Ron to pop the hood or in desert language, remove the front clip, he showed us a neat trick. H&M created a hood lever system for allowing easy access under the hood without having to totally remove the fiberglass. Genius! Trailer Products made all the fiberglass surrounding this Chevy.When we asked Ron to pop the hood or in desert language, remove the front clip, he showed Taking a good look under the hood allowed us to show you the design of the hood lever system and the truck's power plant. Stuffed under a maze of metal is a Chevrolet LS-2 engine pushing over 510 horsepower and 480 ft-lb of torque. Turn Key Engine Supply out of Oceanside, California, provided the engine. A custom built radiator from PWR is located up front. The oil system on the truck is stock Chevy with a high output pump and cooler attached. RPM Motors designed and installed the stainless steel headers and a 4-into-1 exhaust system. The fuel injection system is also made by Turn Key, which contains a Bosch fuel pump, Delphi electronics, Moroso filter, and a 180-amp high-output alternator.Taking a good look under the hood allowed us to show you the design of the hood lever syst Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
