What does it take to build a truck worthy of the pages of Truckin'? It's a question we are bombarded with at every show we attend each year. It is a very tricky question, because often times, the owner of a truck has a great daily driver, but it's just not up to par with what we are looking for in a feature truck. Other times, a truck is simply too beautiful not to shoot and requires our full attention, so we can showcase the sickest rides rolling around the scene to our faithful readers.
Eric Engle, of Costa Mesa, California, knew just what it took to achieve the level of perfection required for a truck feature. Catching up with him after seeing the truck at our Vegas Nationals Show, we couldn't wait to get back home and shoot his truck. Reason being, flames are just the beginning to this unique GMC Sierra.
Eric wanted a dependable truck he could drive every day and still look good enough to attract attention at every show he attended. In order to fulfill this tall order, Eric took the truck to Master Image Customs (MIC) in Yorba Linda, California, where the suspension setup was discussed and agreed upon. Using DJM upper and lower control arms, the Sierra was dropped several inches. But, several inches will not turn heads, so a complete airbag setup was installed. On went a set of Firestone 2500 airbags up front, while the rear was fitted with a DJM flip kit and another set of Firestone airbags. To clear the extra-large drop in the rear, MIC cut a C-notch into the frame and used a 5-gallon tank outfitted with 1/2-inch lines and fast valves. The GMC could now tuck the factory 16s, but again, tucking 16s will not get you a truck feature. To remedy the stock wheel dilemma, Eric added a set of 20-inch Intro Prowler 6 wheels at each corner. BFGoodrich tires keep each billet wheel protected and provide maximum grip for the GMC's newfound handling ability.
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