Chevy Silverado 1500 - Plan B - 4x4

Chevy Silverado 1500 Plan B Front Left Angle Splash

For many of us, our off-road vehicle is a stress reliever. It gives us the freedom to get away from the daily grind, enjoy some solitude, and take in the beauty of nature. Who wouldn’t love to just “bug out” at a moment’s notice with a vehicle designed to go almost anywhere and set up camp in a few seconds? That’s exactly what Randy Noborikawa had in mind when he set out to build the ultimate exploration and camping vehicle. Randy’s 4x4 Chevy 1500 WT is brimming with the best parts and custom, top-notch fabrication crafted by the talented crew at Blitzkrieg Motorsports, but is still subtle enough to park on the street and blend into traffic without drawing too much attention. The casual observer might mistake it for a fleet vehicle or service truck, completely unaware of its hidden potential. That suits Randy just fine. He spends his working hours creating stunning graphic designs for clients; for his own truck he wanted something minimal that was devoid of bold colors and corporate logos.

Randy was able to demonstrate the true nature of his truck on the way to our photo shoot. We were both stranded in traffic for almost two hours due to an accident ahead that blocked all lanes of the freeway. Unable to get through the pass, we instead headed into a nearby canyon. The pavement soon ended in a nasty, rocky, and rutted road. Randy’s Blitzkrieg suspension and King shocks kept up just fine as we climbed at a brisk pace for the condition of the road. This so-called road eventually merged into a wash comprised of polished white gravel and large boulders. As we climbed out of our trucks, our lungs were filled with crisp, fresh, pine scented air. The surrounding hills were shrouded in mist and covered in a light dusting of fresh snow.

Although we had ruined the careful detail job on the truck, we had switched to plan B at a moment’s notice, transforming what could have been a cancelled photo shoot into a fun daytrip in the mountains. This is exactly what Randy had in mind when he built the truck. This unique Silverado is a comfortable base camp for any type of adventure and is right at home on a snowy, mountain trail, a remote beach, or running miles of rocky desert back roads. OR

The Silverado’s six-speed automatic and 5.7L aluminum V-8 are stock except for the Gibson headers that attach to a custom mandrel-bent exhaust system built by Blitzkrieg. The dual exhaust system dumps just after the 50 Series Flowmaster mufflers. The simple, yet strong shock tower brace that straddles the engine is removable for maintenance if necessary.
The Silverado’s six-speed automatic and 5.7L aluminum V-8 are stock except for the Gibson
Both sides of the swing-out rear carrier pivot on tapered bearings from a trailer axle. Built-in stops and push pins that register into sleeves lock them in the open position.
Both sides of the swing-out rear carrier pivot on tapered bearings from a trailer axle. Bu
To open the Flipac camper shell you unlatch the rear and insert this lever onto the shaft the top pivots on.
To open the Flipac camper shell you unlatch the rear and insert this lever onto the shaft

The tent has a built-in bed roughly the size of a queen mattress and screened, zip-up window openings on the front, rear, and both sides.
The tent has a built-in bed roughly the size of a queen mattress and screened, zip-up wind
Each push pin has a tether and its own mount where it is stowed until needed. The gas can mount is dimple-died for strength and beauty.
Each push pin has a tether and its own mount where it is stowed until needed. The gas can
One good tug and the top opens, deploying the tent. Two braces attach to mounts on the front fenders. Total time to set-up is about 30 seconds!
One good tug and the top opens, deploying the tent. Two braces attach to mounts on the fro

With the Flipac camper top deployed, you still have open space for storage and seven feet of vertical headroom in the bed of the truck.
With the Flipac camper top deployed, you still have open space for storage and seven feet
Tucked up underneath the bed is a complete Viair compressed air system with compressor and storage tank. An airline and chuck mounts to the rear bumper to allow convenient use of air-powered tools or to inflate tires or rafts, etc.
Tucked up underneath the bed is a complete Viair compressed air system with compressor and
The Blitzkrieg front bumper has a skidplate to protect the vitals and a trio of 8-inch-diameter Soltek, HID lights to show the way. The 35x12.50R17 BFG All-Terrains on Robby Gordon beadlock wheels tuck nicely into the 5-inch flared Glassworks Unlimited fiberglass fenders.
The Blitzkrieg front bumper has a skidplate to protect the vitals and a trio of 8-inch-dia

The Blitzkrieg suspension allows ample articulation and a smooth ride, which aids traction and steering input regardless of the terrain.
The Blitzkrieg suspension allows ample articulation and a smooth ride, which aids traction
The Flipac camper is fitted with optional Windoor brand rear windows on both sides that flip open to allow access to the bed, lock closed and include a slider with screen to let fresh air in.
The Flipac camper is fitted with optional Windoor brand rear windows on both sides that fl
The front suspension is a stunning example of Blitzkrieg’s quality design and fabrication skills. The 4WD long-travel kit uses a bevy of King Shocks products that bolt to Blitzkrieg’s weld-on mounts including a 2.5 coilover shock with remote reservoir, a 2.5 externally-adjustable bypass shock with piggyback reservoir and a 2.0 hydraulic bumpstop. The kit supplies 15 inches of wheel travel from the fabricated 4130 upright that pivots on 1-inch uniballs and accepts the factory four wheel drive hubs. The boxed section upper and lower A-arms bolt to the factory mounts. Steering is done by gusseted, tubular tie-rods with heavy-duty Heim ends. Custom length axle shafts are turned by inboard 930 CV joints for added strength and reliability.
The front suspension is a stunning example of Blitzkrieg’s quality design and fabrication

The rear suspension is an ingenious cantilever design that allows the use of King 3.0 externally-adjustable bypass shocks without them protruding into the bed of the truck. The shocks are mounted horizontally to a fabricated cage on one end and box section pivots on the other. Custom links run vertically from the pivots to the factory rear housing. When used with the Deaver, F87 spring packs it delivers 17 inches of wheel travel and ample articulation.
The rear suspension is an ingenious cantilever design that allows the use of King 3.0 exte
The Mag Hytec rearend cover protects the factory locking rear differential and its 4.56:1 gears. The Blitzkrieg rear bumper holds the spare tire, a Baja Designs Quickjack, two Scepter five-gallon gas cans and mounts the factory hitch and Viair hose fitting.
The Mag Hytec rearend cover protects the factory locking rear differential and its 4.56:1