The five-door body was disassembled, repairs were made, and it was subsequently repainted in Audi-specification Nardo Grey with a black roof and wheel-arch extensions in 2019. The glass was also replaced, and modifications performed during current ownership included fitment of a roof rack, a rear step ladder, a removable hitch-mounted step, and side steps. Additional exterior equipment includes LED lighting, a heated windshield, an aftermarket steel front bumper with an X-Bull winch, a receiver hitch, and an external…
The five-door body was disassembled, repairs were made, and it was subsequently repainted in Audi-specification Nardo Grey with a black roof and wheel-arch extensions in 2019. The glass was also replaced, and modifications performed during current ownership included fitment of a roof rack, a rear step ladder, a removable hitch-mounted step, and side steps. Additional exterior equipment includes LED lighting, a heated windshield, an aftermarket steel front bumper with an X-Bull winch, a receiver hitch, and an external roll cage. Clear protection film covers the front of the truck, and an area of peeling paint on the right-rear quarter panel is highlighted in the gallery below.
Black-finished 18″ Project Kahn alloy wheels are mounted with 275/70 Toyo M/T Open Country Tires, and a matching spare can be found mounted to the rear tire carrier. Suspension modifications consist of Fox shocks, replacement coil springs, Terrafirma front and rear radius arms, Panhard rods, and a Bilstein steering stabilizer. Stopping power is provided by discs at all four corners.
The cabin features four high-backed Exmoor Elite Mk2 seats trimmed in black upholstery with diamond-pattern red stitching that extends to the door panels and rear jump seats. The refurbishment included fitment of replacement carpets over insulating material, and amenities include cruise control, air conditioning, heated front seats, a remote starter with a two-way remote, a Pioneer touchscreen stereo, MB Quart Z-Line speakers, and power windows and door locks. The power window motors and door lock actuators were replaced during current ownership.
The leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel fronts replacement VDO instrumentation that consists of a 120-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 2k miles, approximately 650 of which were added by the selling dealer. The Carfax report notes that an Exceeds Mechanical Limits title was issued in January 2022, and true mileage is unknown.
A fuel-injected 6.2-liter LS3 crate V8 was installed during the build and is managed by a Highgate Motors ECU. Additional features include an LS3 radiator, an aftermarket air intake system, and a replacement wiring harness and fuel system. An oil change and coolant flush were performed during previous ownership, and a replacement battery was installed by the selling dealer.
Power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed 6L80 automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The refurbishment involved repairing the rear section of the frame and replacement of the rear bracket.
An 11-page invoice from Highgate Motors totaling $136k can be viewed in the gallery below.