Four air tanks ensure there’s...
Four air tanks ensure there’s always enough pressure to boost the suspension up to the max lift quickly and often.
Tim Nicolau has a shop in Ceres, California, called Superior Customz, and we have to say he practices what he preaches. This ’11 Dodge is about as nice as they get. A whole lot of time and effort went into making the truck look good, but Tim never lost sight of ensuring everything on the pickup was there for a reason.
The blue tribal flames set the tone for the truck and catch everyone’s eye. That’s a good thing, because the Dodge made its debut at the annual SEMA show and it certainly had the automotive elite stopping to take a closer look.
The closer you look at this Ram 2500, the more detail you will find. Things like chrome U-joints, powdercoated diff covers, and chrome bolt caps point to the flawless detail approach Tim applied to his ride.
Tim Nicolau’s ’11 Dodge turned a lot of heads at the SEMA show. This truck is a perfect blend of practicality, bling, toughness, and chrome.
The MHT Throttle wheels are...
The MHT Throttle wheels are 22 inches in diameter and 14 inches wide. Toyo Open Country tires (35 inches tall) reside on the rims.
The Cummins engine was outfitted with an AFE intake and an MBRP exhaust to free up a few more ponies under the hood. Increasing horsepower and torque were not the key elements to this truck build, however—the appearance was the top priority.
But Tim wanted the truck to be tasteful and practical, so he didn’t do anything that took the vehicle outside the realm of usefulness. The moderate 5-to-6-inch lift using a Kelderman air-ride kit is just one example. Without going overboard, Tim was able to make this truck stand out as something special.
The big airbags from Kelderman...
The big airbags from Kelderman make the HD truck drive like a Cadillac.
The Metal X grille from T-Rex...
The Metal X grille from T-Rex grilles toughens up the front view of the truck.
Kelderman makes these nice...
Kelderman makes these nice shock reservoir mounts, and they have become quite the rage in the HD truck community.
Tasteful use of paint, powedercoat,...
Tasteful use of paint, powedercoat, and chrome underneath the Dodge add some visual pleasure.
Chrome. You either love it...
Chrome. You either love it or hate it. But if you’re going to use it, you should find interesting and creative ways to show it off.
The Kelderman air-ride kit...
The Kelderman air-ride kit lifts the truck a modest 5 to 6 inches for exactly the look Tim was going for.
A lot of the bolts have chrome...
A lot of the bolts have chrome caps on the end to further dress up the truck.