What do you drive after having owned high-end pasta rockets made by Ferrari and Lamborghini? An '08 Toyota Tundra 4x4, of course! Joshua Lopour, a TV director out of Southern California gave Steven and Michael Parks AKA S.M.P. Fabworks a ring, asking them to build him a head-turning, dirt-stomping Tundra that would be as much fun in the dirt as his Italian rides were on the street. Off the showroom floor, this truck is a far cry cheaper than a new Gallardo, but after having been in several accidents, mishaps with valet drivers and the current build, Joshua tells us this truck has almost reached the same total bill his Lambo did. Ouch! Specs Vehicle: '08 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Limited 4x4 Owner: Joshua Lopour Chassis: Stock frame, S.M.P. bedcage Engine: 5.7L V-8 Drivetrain: Stock Suspension: Camburg LT, Deaver springs, Fox shocks, SAW shocks Steering: Stock with Camburg steering extenders Brakes: Stock Tires/wheels: BFG Baja T/A, Walker Evans Interior: Lowrance HDS-7M, JL Audio components Other Parts: Vision X Reflex LED light bar Favorite Off-Road Area: Barstow, California; Baja There are only a few companies out there making quality long-travel suspensions for the new Tundra, and Camburg is one of them. This kit produces 16 inches of wheel travel using new wider upper and lower control arms, lower 1.5-inch uniball adapters, steering extenders, brake lines, limit straps, upper shock mounts and the ability to run both a coilover and secondary shock. Additional options include air bumps and 4340 axle shafts for those running 4WD. S.M.P. loaded up the front end with Fox dual-rate coilovers and Sway-A-Way triple bypass shocks. Tucked behind the bypass shocks are Sway-A-Way 2.0 air bumps.There are only a few companies out there making quality long-travel suspensions for the ne If you were wondering where the truck got its nickname, look no further. The red spider web hinge system is keeping the one-piece fiberglass clip attached to the truck and allows for easy engine access. At this point the engine is still running in its stock form aside from an Optima Yellow-Top battery, but we wouldn't be shocked if Joshua decided to throw a few extra ponies at it soon.If you were wondering where the truck got its nickname, look no further. The red spider we The stock gas tank is still being used however the filler tube needed to be relocated to the bed cage. The bed cage is clean and well built holding spots for a full size spare tire and aluminum floor jack.The stock gas tank is still being used however the filler tube needed to be relocated to t If you own or have spent time under the new Tundra, you know getting this truck to pull 17 inches is pretty tough. S.M.P. notched the frame to allow for more axle swing and give them a solid mounting platform for rear air bumps.If you own or have spent time under the new Tundra, you know getting this truck to pull 17 Those wheel wells sure are a thing of beauty. They have an industrial look to them as well that really catches the eye and makes the truck stand out.Those wheel wells sure are a thing of beauty. They have an industrial look to them as well The Tundra has a pretty large empty space on the front passenger dash, which provided a perfect location for the Lowrance HDS-7M GPS unit.The Tundra has a pretty large empty space on the front passenger dash, which provided a pe Keeping up with the low profile theme, S.M.P. built a minimalist front bumper that holds a Vision X 20-inch Reflex LED light bar. It serves to light up the whoops ahead or as a super bright fog lamp that is bound to upset drivers coming your way. The added skid plate would also keep Joshua out of trouble should he launch a little too high through the air.Keeping up with the low profile theme, S.M.P. built a minimalist front bumper that holds a Helping the rear suspension reach its full potential of 17 inches is a set of Deaver leaf springs specifically made for the new Tundra.Helping the rear suspension reach its full potential of 17 inches is a set of Deaver leaf S.M.P. knew Joshua would demand a truck that would perform as well as look good driving to and from work on a daily basis. The Perry McNeil one-piece fiberglass front clip and rear bedsides are some of the best-looking 'glass kits we have ever seen on a Tundra. The lines are perfect and they give the truck a tough "don't mess with me" attitude.S.M.P. knew Joshua would demand a truck that would perform as well as look good driving to If you are going to tuck 37-inch BFG Baja T/A tires on a truck without much lift, you are going to need a good set of bedsides or a Sawzall for clearance. Going with option A, the McNeil rear glass matched the front clip perfectly and left ample room for the tires and Walker Evans 17-inch beadlock wheels.If you are going to tuck 37-inch BFG Baja T/A tires on a truck without much lift, you are The rear of this truck is really where it shines if you ask us. S.M.P. did their homework and turned out some really great tin and sheet metal work. The wheel wells have been removed in the rear to allow for the Sway-A-Way 2.5 18-inch triple-bypass shocks to reach the axle. S.M.P. rebuilt a new wheel wells on each side using aluminum and metal keeping rocks out of the Tundra's rear window.The rear of this truck is really where it shines if you ask us. S.M.P. did their homework By Jordan May Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
