Eight 35-watt Hella Rallye...
Eight 35-watt Hella Rallye 4000 Euro Beam high-intensity discharge lights, four on the bumper, and four on the Defender light cage, provide all the visibility one could ever ask for while off-roading at night.
The truck also received a host of other off-road-friendly components. Four Hella Rallye 4000 high-intensity discharge (HID) lights were mounted to the front bumper, and four more were added to the Defender light rack on top of the cab. While these units only consume 35 watts apiece, they can virtually light up the night, and illuminate much better than customary 100-watt halogen lights. From the rear of the truck, 12-volt power is available, and a Tire Gate replaces the tailgate and carries the spare 40-inch wheel and tire. Last, but not least, a 16,500-pound-capacity Warn winch was mounted behind the rear license plate in case the big GMC ever gets stuck.
The interior looks like the ideal cockpit for someone not content with staying on the highway. Four racing seats from Sparco with four-point harnesses replace the factory captain's chairs up front, as well as the rear bench seats. Seeing a full rollcage in a serious off-road truck is always a welcome sight, and Patrick's truck is no exception. ITI Motorsports of Ontario, California, built the cage for added passenger safety.
When we spoke with Patrick about having this truck built exactly the way he wanted it, he was adamant that not only would it definitely serve its purpose, it would be put to the test often. Patrick told us that frequent trips to the sand dunes in surrounding states for off-road racing events, as well as dirt bike, ATV, and side-by-side riding are a regular part of his weekly agenda, and that this truck would be expected to haul and tow anything and everything. He then added that the GMC would also frequently make its way in and out of the sand and mud whenever he felt the need. With a 65-gallon Transfer Flow fuel tank, we don't think hauling his toys and playing around in the sand or mud several hundred miles away from home will be an issue.
 The four-link straight-axle...  The four-link straight-axle kit from ORU comes with 2 -inch-diameter King coilover shocks and hydraulic bumpstops, extended brake lines, and limit straps. |  Four racing seats with four-point...  Four racing seats with four-point harnesses from Sparco were installed in the interior, and Twisted Stitch outfitted them with seat covers. The four-point rollcage from ITI Motorsports was installed in the back of the cab. |  From the rear, you can see...  From the rear, you can see the 2-inch King reservoir shocks, the factory AAM 11 -inch rear axle, and a 12-volt power source. ORU also stripped the underbody coating from the frame and painted it gloss black. |
 The Dynatrac Pro 60 front...  The Dynatrac Pro 60 front axle is equipped with an ARB Air Locker, 35-spline 1 -inch axleshafts, and an Off Road Unlimited finned differential cover. Also notice the hydraulic ram-assisted crossover steering that eliminates the need for a dropped pitman arm, the sway bar for roll control, and the aluminum track bar, which eliminates bumpsteer. |  The spotless underbody was...  The spotless underbody was laced with trick aftermarket parts. ORU outfitted the stock transfer case with a fixed front driveshaft yoke, an ARB on-board air compressor mounted along the framerail, and a 65-gallon Transfer Flow fuel tank, which replaces the factory tank.The 4-inch RBP exhaust runs parallel on the left. |  Hidden behind the rear license...  Hidden behind the rear license plate is a Warn 16.5ti winch. Thanks to Tuff Stuff Products in Stoutland, Missouri, the hinges on the back of the rear license plate can snap to the winch fairlead. Also notice the Class V hitch, which will come in handy when Patrick decides to load up a trailer with any combination of toys. |