Tales of the Silver Beast: Bluesky 07's Build Thread

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When I bought my 2007 Sport V6 with 96K miles in September 2014, it was the truck I had always wanted and I couldn't imagine anything I'd want to change. Then I started reading threads.

Here are the mods & repairs I've done already, with reference links where they exist, followed by future projects and some on- and off-topic videos from my YouTube channel.

Driving/Engine/Off-Roading + Breather mod Apex Overland front recovery points
AEM Dryflow air filter + Fumoto F-103S oil change valve Interior & Convenience K&N reusable cabin filter Weathertech front & rear mats Floor Armor cargo mat (from Sam’s Club)
Tinted front windows & Lighting Yellow LED fogs
LED interior, tag, & reverse lights + map light mod

Sound & Kenwood KFC-P709PS front door speakers Kenwood KFC-PS509PS rear door speakers
Bazooka tube subwoofer Repairs
Tailgate rust repair ( & ) Appearance Sequoia wheels

Miscellaneous
TPMS bypass (jumper method)
Rexing V1 Gen3 dash cam
OBD Fusion diagnostics Other Equipment & Accessories Plans
OEM radiator, water pump, hoses, & thermostat

Miscellaneous Useful Info 4R Videos
Images and video were captured either on my iPhone, dashcam, and/or my Canon 60D.
Australia's Condamine River Gorge (14 water crossings!) with my mates at Overland Bound Queensland
2018 Kentucky Toyota Trail Ride
Exploring North Georgia's Nimblewill Gap Road
North Georgia Overlanders FB Group Trail Ride from Blue Ridge, GA to Tumbling Creek Campground, TN
5313 Offroad Park, Calhoun, GA
The muddiest Easy Group climb at the 2019 Kentucky Toyota Trail Ride (Video by our group leader, Josh Walton of ECO-OHV Off-Road School & Guide Service.)
The 2019 Kentucky Toyota Trail Ride
Notth Georgia’s FS333
North Georgia’s Grassy Gap Ridge Road & Vicinity

Off-Topic Videos
Flying on a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor
My Epic Day at Lambeau - Traveled to watch my beloved Saints play the Packers in October 2017.
Life as a Business Traveler - Tried to capture some of the cool and special moments experienced while traveling.

More to come as the mods continue.

July 2021 on Cashes Valley Road north of Atlanta (drone image by Camden Wishnia)

June 2021 at Cape Lookout National Seashore (the haze is blowing sand)

July 2018 after the Kentucky Toyota Trail Run

September 2021 at Huegenot Memorial Park, Jacksonville, FL