Restomod 2003 Dodge Durango phase 1

[@theamishpotato]

Sick truck! I don't know which is better, the truck mod or the song choice.

[@Cpennington57]

You da man! Thanks!

[@jacobmena5285]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrChronicbig9]

Man I have one and I wanna fix her up like this to brother, can I get some info about where too buy the inside parts..? Please thank you

[@urbanfox9564]

Hands down the best durango upgrade ever, I regret selling my durango. This video almost made me cry!😢

[@Cpennington57]

And thank you. You could always get another and make it your own. Imagine if I put in some footage of when my son’s mom was pregnant, then my infant son in the back seat, watching him grow up for 13 years... that would be a tear jerker!

[@OregonSlimMF]

Well done. I'm an 03'Durango 5.9 R/T owner myself now almost a year. Was a dream vehicle for me when I was a kid. I'm a few days a way from my 41st. Birthday and have thought about a few projects to update things here and there but you definitely breathed some new life into those ideas. I'm the 3rd owner of mine but I got her with 109,000miles and zero leaks period. I did a complete fluid change and tune up and a newish ecu and have had all my expectations of this vehicle as a kid be realized as an adult. I'm rambling but thanks. You did an amazing job. I hope my eventual work will come out as good as yours.

[@adrianhall5881]

I know this an old video. But I just have to say. You put your heart and soul into that beautiful beauty. Hope you two have a long relationship.

[@DonaldBurdek]

I've owned my 98 Durango 5.2L 4WD for about 6+ years now. After playing catch up on the neglected maintenance, I'm about ready to breathe new life back into my 25 year old truck. My path and vision is not far off from yours. Thanks for showing me what's possible.

[@lewismartinez4668]

I have a 03 Durango that I thought was outdated,but you gave me hope. Thanks for you inspired me to think better of my vehicle

[@Cpennington57]

Lewis Martínez that’s exactly what I was hoping to achieve with this video! So many people hate the music (Pink Floyd, one of the most famous rock bands in the world and a fitting song), or they hate that I didn’t explain every step in slow motion. I’m not a KZbinr, just a fellow DIY’er and don’t have the time to film long how to videos. It’s all been done before. But the end result... I show how to get there and what the 1st gen Durango could look like so I’m glad you feel inspired.

[@lewismartinez4668]

@@Cpennington57 thanks 👍,i really like what you did to your Durango the dedication you put on your vehicle is just wonderful.

[@rickhopkins9456]

Awesome job man.my daughters first car 2000 dodge Durango 5.9 and now 10 years later my sons first car he and I are getting ready to do an update and put the love back into diago. You gave me a ton of inspiration and ideas . We just redid the motor, and the interior and of coarse a stereo upgrade now to the outside love your design

[@carlosescalera9760]

Great Job 👏🏽.. Im working on my 2002. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@danielbarrios8947]

I'm speechless!! The new look of the truck, the work that made it possible. I own a 2001 and it still runs like a champ. Can you please share where you got those specific hood scoops?

[@Cpennington57]

Thanks!! This was over 4 years ago and still looking/running great. Those are Lund good scoops. I put them on in 2007, but I’m sure you can lookup Lund hood scoops online and fine them. Good luck! Join the Dodge Durango 98-03 (1st Gen only) group on Facebook!

[@samaelagreassalasaztarot8572]

Omfl..!!!!...the song of Pink floyd my brother !!!!....the truck !!!...wow!! Amazing !!...ouuuhh heell yea baby !!!!...succesfull brother in yours project....!!!

[@Cpennington57]

I’m glad you like the song choice and truck, thanks a lot brother!

[@Phantasmos]

I sold my 00 5.9 as I needed the cash. Recently saw 03 some three mo ago. It is still sitting at the lot and I am considering. I wanted something similar. It is all the exterior design of the durango that makes it something else. Good Job!

[@JohnDoe-le8fy]

Amazing job! Love to see the work put into one of the best looking SUV's ever made!

[@djcarroll9369]

Wow the front end of this thing is gorgeous. Well the whole thing is beautiful but that front end is spot on!

[@danstamper1475]

Dodge Durango is a bullet proof truck. You are talented. Great work. The magnum engine can easily get 480 hp 465 lbs of torque. That engine is designed for climbing and pulling.

[@freedomguru9449]

Brother, you knocked that out of the park. I have an 01 and it's been good to me.

[@toddellis8519]

Amazing man, i have a dakota with a very similar vision, and different colour. Could you share as much info about the products used as possible please.

[@Cpennington57]

Spyder Halo head lights (eBay). Raptor liner Tintable kit with spray gun (Amazon) and watch KZbin how to prep and apply. Grill (eBay). 52” curved light bar (Amazon) Light bar brackets are custom but you can buy some on eBay. Torsion bar and shackle lift (eBay) Falken Wildpeak A/TW3 265/75R16 tires Led tail lights (eBay)

[@toddellis8519]

@@Cpennington57 how many liters of raptor did it take?

[@khanhho8471]

What a great reimagined Dodge Durango! So sick!

[@BALIMAN666LOVINA]

Great Job. My biggest respect. Greets from Germany. I drive a 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9 SLT

[@Cpennington57]

Thank you sir! An original R/T, that’s awesome!

[@christianjohnston8762]

This is exactly like what I want to eventually do to mine. I have a 03 sxt like you, I got lucky and got a super clean one from a retired dodge mechanic that kept it like new.

[@prophet669]

excellent job, great resto, i just bought a 2002 R/T Durango.

[@ulisesmaderamejia4847]

I’m a little late to the party but you have inspired me to start working on a 06 Durango my girl got. 🔥🔥🔥 Yours looks AMAZING!!

[@Cpennington57]

Thanks bro! I’m gonna drop a “restomod phase 2” in a few days and go more in depth!

[@ulisesmaderamejia4847]

@@Cpennington57 hell yeah keep us updated!! 🔥🔥

[@corycooper7306]

Absolutely incredible! Your attention to detail, the amount of work you did in such a short time, your choice of music.... Turned out great! You have way more patients than most. Well done!

[@kamakool]

Just got a 2003. Thanks for the possibilities 😁

[@brandonolsen4946]

I have a 99 SLT 5.2 with 219k on her and everyone that knows me knows how I love my Bessy. I bought her from a friend and she already had some "custom" work done lol. So she's sentimental to me as well. I always joke and say I'm gonna restore her when I run into money but watching this video reminds us just how much you can accomplish if you just invest a little work, ingenuity and passion into something. It doesn't always take lots of cash. (Although that also helps TREMENDOUSLY LOL) Anyways you've inspired me. I am absolutely going to set forth on giving old Bessy a facelift. Thank you. And BTW your Durango really is awesome man. My first thought was the truck from Tango and Cash way back in the day. One of my boyhood favorite vehicles. Well done man and Thanks

[@Cpennington57]

Brandon Olsen sorry I didn’t see this until now. Thanks man!! Have you made any improvements to yours?

[@davidshearin6900]

Very nice transformation, great music choice ! Goes with the video nicely. Great job!

[@dad3663]

Sick ass truck man 👍 wish I had the time and money to do this to mine 😢

[@GabrielGarcia-300]

I have an 03 SXT also. Been in 2 collisions in Reno (rear end and head on). I got more back than what I paid for it. It still runs and drives good, just fugly as hell. And since the bumper was off when I got hit head on it deployed airbags and locked up the seatbelts. Tittle wasn't salvaged so I'm gonna restore it. I want to go with a 5.7 swap. It's still a great fun car to drive

[@Sbrer]

I’d love to see a detailed video that includes the grill work and where or how to fanned up the light bar across Ruhr top. Wiring, building mounts, affixing them to the truck, etc.

[@kareemlord2297]

Just stated a 99’ Dakota build! Thanks for the inspiration dude sick rango 🥵🥵

[@tonichecavalari5956]

I owned one for a while. The front came out real nice with the light's and bush bar. 👍

[@axtel3468]

I have a 2006 Durango that Im going to be working on and your video is definitely going to be the inspiration.

[@victoriahennessy2065]

Pretty much what I imagined doing with my Durango when I bought it! It’s my dream truck and I plan on putting so much into to have it FOREVER!

[@Cpennington57]

Victoria Hennessy keep up with the maintenance, address any rust issues and it should last forever like a classic muscle car ;)

[@clarda1]

Makes me miss my old Durango. Nice job on the restoration.

[@Cpennington57]

clarda1 thank you! Yeah there’s something nostalgic about the first gen Durango ain’t there? The new ones are nice but I prefer the original, especially modernized.

[@clarda1]

@@Cpennington57 I had so many memories with mine as well. Owned three of them. The first one was bought nearly new by my dad and I received with with around 100k. Was the vehicle I learned to drive in and had it until 200k-ish. Still ran like new, the most comfortable vehicle ive ever owned. So yes, very nostalgic for me also

[@thatsalteavet]

Looks good. Def wanna get mine redone soon. Yours gave me some more ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@adriancantu293]

Wow! That is a great job that you did! Looks fantastic! I just got a 1998 Durango with 87k miles on it and the 5.9 engine. I have been wanting to do something like this to it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Cpennington57]

Yeah man, make it yours!! That’s the best thing about the old Durango. I made this one mine and have no regrets at putting in the work. They are all due for a resto mod by now, especially yours at nearly 23 years old. 87K mile’s? That’s unheard of!

[@arturoa.2866]

You should really post more of this durango my dude!!

[@tonyflymingops4645]

The lights in the grill is dope. I gotta steal that idea.

[@stevepotts6113]

Incredible work - you are a real inspiration! Coming back to Life was a great choice of music too.

[@hldye7442]

Ahh... very good project and liked the tunes ! I just got an 02 Durango R/T today. July 2021. Looking around for info and ideas etc... Mainly to get into the woods for camping , hiking, trout fishing etc...maybe a bed setup ??? Or to do a cargo trailer as a small C.T.Camper ???

[@Cpennington57]

If it’s just you, you can fit an air mattress up to a queen size in the cargo area. All seats lay flat (if you have and don’t need the third row seating, remove it). If you have more than a couple people, you may need to utilize that second row seating, so I’d do things like this: Camping trailer with rack and roof top tent on the trailer (I’ve always wanted to build one of these), or a RTT on the roof of the Durango and store everything you need in the cab. I use mine for fishing, camping, and pulling a boat/utility trailer. It’s not my daily, it’s my utility truck. When my ex wife was preggo, we’d go on trips with roof top storage, rods attached to roof, small pop up tent outside for the dog and cat, and we’d sleep in the cab on a queen air mattress! Then my son was born, so for the first couple years, he’d sleep between us on the air mattress. Nowadays it’s just my 13 year old boy and I, so we keep all the gear in the cargo area and use a traditional tent. An RTT would be cool, so would an off road camp trailer, but in a few years this will be his daily driver, so I’m done. I just posted an updated video a few weeks ago, btw. Try to find it on my channel.

[@pyozoa]

Nice job! I am currently working on my 01 Dodge Dakota and had to do a lot of engine work as well. Its funny when you had those plugs shown, the same thing with mine. No electrodes practically how the heck it started and drove is beyond me. I like what you did to the front grill giving it that updated look. I am gonna follow your ideas as apply some of it my Dakota. Thanks for sharing and great video! Aloha and Mahalos!

[@Brostream89]

Very nice and detailed! Love from Sweden!

[@walleyworld]

would ya jus LOOK AT THAT GAP!!! JUST LOOK AT IT WHY DONT YA!!...lol this is probably the 100th time I've watched this! The edge guard on the light bar fins worked for the whistling on my rango as well !! thank you for the advice!! #2000RTbuild

[@Cpennington57]

Thanks for the feedback man!! And I’m happy the edge guard did the trick on your rig too!

[@aidenrhaburn1678]

Holy crap! I love everything you did! I wish you wrote a forum! I need you in Washington state! Very nice man. Perfect.

[@aidenrhaburn1678]

I want that grill.

[@Cpennington57]

Aiden, I really appreciate the words man! I found myself already a couple weeks into the redesign when I realized I probably should have documented everything better. If you have any questions like where to buy the grill, raptor liner, technical questions about the Durango, etc, just let me know man.

[@aidenrhaburn1678]

@@Cpennington57 where did you buy the grill? Did you modify it with the dodge wording? Where did you buy your headlights? Hood scoops? Tire and wheels? Bar.. I usually see round but yours is square, I like it! Basically all the details I want to know. I have a silver 4.7 with 200k miles and It blew a head gasket. I'm on the middle of removing the heads to replace the gaskets. Problem is I'm not mechanically inclined so I have help and it's a slow process. When done I want to change the look of the front end.

[@aidenrhaburn1678]

I subscribed, KZbin needs more 1st gen Durango videos!

[@Cpennington57]

Aiden Rhaburn just got off work. I’ll send links to everything this afternoon brother!

[@hichamouakrim864]

Unique Durango beautifully done Be proud of your work

[@Cpennington57]

Thank you Sir!

[@nater9524]

It must be a dodge thing cos I have an 02 SXT and just got a custom Pink Floyd license plate made up for it. I just became…..Comfortably Numb watching this vid! Well done. 💙☮️🌗

[@Cpennington57]

I think so, most comments have a been positive about the Floyd on here. Thanks man!

[@nater9524]

@@Cpennington57 good vibes attract your tribes! Floyd all the way! 💙☮️

[@CentralPALocos]

Great overhaul! I really want to overhaul the 2001 I grew up in, parents bought in 03 when I was 2 (I’m even as old as the truck!) that I am now proud to call my own (sorry parent’s 2013, you will never be THE Durango). I would definitely keep it looking as stock as possible, because while you can make them look more badass, I love her too much and have so many memories in her as she is

[@CentralPALocos]

Also great choice in music!

[@rickkephartactual7706]

I love it. I have a 2000 Durango that I have had since new, a special order. Always looking for ideas on keeping her special.

[@Noah-yf2qk]

durango arguably most practical car

[@thehorseman1806]

I've got a 2000 durango with 256k miles im currently doing a similar process to. Ideally its gonna be my snow, tow, hauling beast. Currently in the shop for a faulty gauge cluster and possible bad fuel pump. Shes a bucket o' bolts...but she's mine. $500 truck

[@Titanic19127]

Love this... great build. I’d rather have this than a new one

[@jorgealvarado8131]

Amazing restore!!! I have a 2000 rango with the 5.9 going on 4yrs with it and love it. I paid $700 at a junk yard. only had 172k now I'm barely hitting 193k. Would love to restore it like yours eventually

[@Cpennington57]

Jorge Alvarado hope this inspires you! They are awesome trucks and worth the effort and small expense to get them the way they should have always looked. Lucky you got the 5.9. When I was in the market back in 2007 there were none for sale anywhere. They were being held onto as they are more rare.

[@jorgealvarado8131]

@@Cpennington57 I couldn't sleep last night just thinking of ideas.lol my in law has an 03 5.9 rango himself. he's been wanting to let it go, might consider getting it to play with it too. I like the paint work on yours, I might go with red

[@laoaklandera8208]

I love it. Im doing my 2002 tundra and this gave me more motivation and certainty of the direction i was going. You did a great job. Its awesome 💪🏼🙌🏼🍺🍺

[@jaketm4500]

im a Durango enthusiast and i love it!!

[@ronkemp9528]

Sweet ride dude.

[@empoweryourself5403]

What a terrific video buddy! I have the 03 sxt. It's the bug out/fishing mobile. I love my 'Rango. Cheers from the Windy city!

[@Cpennington57]

empower yourself they are good old trucks man and I don’t care what anyone thinks... they don’t make many SUVs on a box frame these days! And done right, they can look tough and run strong

[@way2g619]

Nice Ride Sir

[@Cpennington57]

I appreciate it

[@tdog-jy1pp]

thats one badass lookin dakota gives me more ideas for my dakota

[@MalakiDetroitDeadstock]

awesome video bro! Team Gen 1 Durango!

[@Cpennington57]

That’s right, forever and always!

[@zflyz7136]

Now I miss my Durango wasn’t even that badly totaled. Probably gonna get a new and better one and work on it

[@justinwalls3875]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh yeah thanks I’m doing my truck exactly the same now I got a 99

[@run2thefight]

All I can say is wow!

[@johnstocker6728]

Good man way to make things happen, obviously you were doing a mover-and-shaker salute

[@julianmendoza2459]

Wow! Great eff'ing job dude! Seriously!!... I'm lowkey jealous bro LOL.. I have an 01 Durango RT with 150k miles that I wanted to do some minor mods to, so this vid really motivates me to do more.

[@afrodzyak7674]

That's an awesome video man! I have a very similar vision for my 2003 . Including the modified cargo space for my 3 dogs.I plan to lift the body 2.5 and the suspension 2.5 with some cartoon wheels/tires

[@austin_94gt18]

Love the fact that there isnt any stupid weird hard metal music going on. Peaceful. Very clean build done well! Job well done sir!

[@TopG800]

This makes me want to get a 1st gen Durango or 2nd gen Dakota

[@bananaguard3319]

Amazing! Sad music tho? lol wtf I just picked up a 2002 5.9 Durango, I'm going to be going a very similar route with this! If you have more updates please make a second Vid!

[@hampton7c]

Nice job!!!! You recommend a good forum. I just got me a 03 Durango R/T, was my father’s, it’s got a lot of wear and tear but I want to restore it! Again nice build!

[@Cpennington57]

hampton7c Dakota-Durango.com is where I often visit! And thank you so much man!! I recommend restoring it... totally worth it. There are so few true SUV’s anymore with solid frames. Everything is unibody nowadays except for a few like the 4Runner and Wrangler. I feel like I’m driving a brand new truck man. Wish I had the 5.9 but back then, they were hard to find! Good luck with your restoration!

[@Cpennington57]

hampton7c Link for my personal Durango build. Some links will expire on eBay and amazon of course, but you can search yourself as you have the video to show you what you’re looking for ;) 3D Metal Punisher Emblem for gas lid and center of AC controls (if you want) rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223194615831 Black LED tail lights by Winjet brand rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302852897478 3” front/2” rear level/lift kit (I haven’t installed mine as you’ll need the shocks which I can tell you the brand and part number upon request) rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F331656036197 LED strip tubes for grill rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253165733579 24 Black Acorn lug nuts (they are actually good quality for the low price)! rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F261204972683 Topline Bull Bar (square tube style like mine) rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F312450897055 Halo black headlights by Spyder brand rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F141957470762 Smoked black halo fog lights rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F361884611305 I ordered all of my custom lettering from the site below. Keep in mind that vinyl lettering will not stick to the raptor liner! You’ll want to apply in to the vehicle, tape off with painters tape, carefully using a blade... cut around the letters. Be very careful. After the paint gets tacky (don’t let it fully dry), remove the tape with the tip of the blade or exactly knife. Be careful and pay attention ! www.customvinyllettering.net/mobile/lettering/?source=google&gclid=CjwKCAjw3azoBRAXEiwA-_64Oqmj9rScQI8e7Jygf8cNnFH_l_7B1gyCcddtDAVgAsOmC-6j6aoQ1BoCqbEQAvD_BwE I used a light bar/pod kit and designed my own brackets. You can order whatever lights you want, this is just an example. As for brackets, I mocked mine up on cardboard, traced out onto some scrap stainless steel, cut, sanded, primed, painted and installed. There is only one set of brackets for sale on the internet and they are like $50 on eBay, but I made my own. Try to look them up if you can’t make them yourself. They utilize two of the door gasket mounting holes and that’s it, no drilling into your roof! Underneath the edge of the light bar where it meets the windshield, I used 1/2 thick weather stripping. I’ll make a video of all this upon request! rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192723613876 BLACK Raptor Liner. (two liters covered the bull bar, roof rack, rear interior wheel well covers, all 4 interior rocker panel skids, bumper cover and lower cargo area cover like in video). Don’t confuse black Raptor Liner with tintable Raptor Liner. Tintable is made specifically for adding your own custom color (Dodge Destroyer Gray in my case), while black is already pre mixed in jet black and needs no added toner/color/base coat). U-POL Raptor Black Urethane... www.amazon.com/dp/B01CKE799I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share 8L TINTABLE Raptor Liner kit with spray gun. You will use 8 liters for the exterior, 2 liters for the interior. Watch videos on KZbin for how to prep, mask, mix and apply! Be VERY careful to have a super clean/prepped surface. I shot mine at 60psi for a lightly course texture, shoot at 50psi for a medium texture and 40psi for a more course texture. Prep prep PREP. U-POL Raptor Tintable Urethane Spray-On Truck Bed Liner Kit w/ FREE Spray Gun, 8 Liters www.amazon.com/dp/B01CKE7M7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7wcdDbPGJGMKR Upol Raptor Liner makes pre made tint pouches that you mix into he tintable Raptor Liner (not made for BLACK Raptor Liner). You can also have your local automotive paint shop like PPG mix your favorite color. Get at least one quart, tell them what it’s for and leave out the “binder.” No reducer will be necessary, just the base coat color. The liner kit comes with hardener. Again, watch videos! Use your paint maker shop for supplies like true automotive prep tape, drop clothes, mixing containers, acetone for cleaning your paint gun, etc. you’ll fail using the typical interior wall painters tape, trust me. Also purchase their “Grip” pre-paint spray on primer. It’s clear so don’t try to apply too heavy. Follow instructions. Specially made for hard to reach areas where sanding is difficult, and for plastic trim. Make sure your plastic trim is 100% clean of wax and protectant sprays or else the liner may peel up in that spot. U-Pol Products 0799 Grip#4... www.amazon.com/dp/B00397POFC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share As for the cargo area, I used quality interior 5/8 plywood. I removed the stock MDF panels, traced them onto the ply wood, cut and sanded. You’ll need to use some of your own ingenuity on this area of the truck as once the carpet is ripped out back there, you’ll see it’s not very level. You’ll figure it out or look at my video and figure out what I did. I was able to retain the OEM latches but needed ACE hardware hinges. Torque wrench (make sure to tighten water pump, cylinder head, valve cover, and exhaust manifold bolts to OEM recommendations)! Look up videos online to see proper use of click style torque wrench TACKLIFE 1/2" Drive Click Torque... www.amazon.com/dp/B07FF1YL4K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Exhaust manifold bolts (figure out which side is rattling, order two kits if it’s both sides) Bapmic 6505316AA Exhaust Manifold... www.amazon.com/dp/B07H5CWDX6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Exhaust manifold gaskets pair (you must replace these when doing your manifold/bolt replacement) DNJ EG1100 Exhaust Manifold Gasket for 1999-2007 / Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mitsubishi/Aspen, Commander, Dakota, Durango, Grand Cherokee, Raider, Ram 1500/4.7L / SOHC / V8 / 16V / VIN J, VIN N, VI www.amazon.com/dp/B00TLG2LXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5pcdDbJVTF46Q 4.7L magnum engine water pump (verify your year Durango/Dakota) DNJ ENGINE COMPONENTS WP1100 Water Pump www.amazon.com/dp/B00TM29AOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9qcdDbJ3MXTX0 K&N air filter (verify your engine figment) K&N 33-2175 High Performance Replacement Air Filter www.amazon.com/dp/B00062ZKXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VrcdDb6FGR46N Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 265/75R16 116T www.vulcantire.com/tire_detail/wildpeak_at3_t.htm_1513?refad=GooProdAds1513&c1=GAW_SE_NW&source=USA_PLA&kw=Falken_Wildpeak_A/T3W&cr6=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjw3azoBRAXEiwA-_64OnnAe9ZFz1l7V7N59Qr0hapH8yvM0A2Q1INU53L2drPBIJtLavwG7xoCF18QAvD_BwE

[@Aqua350Lt1]

hampton7c I just got a 03 Durango rt as well I love it

[@durme100]

Dodge forum.com is a good site for info

[@attunedofficial]

Looks amazing, but those hood scoops... To each their own I guess. Love the color and the wheels look good like that too. I have an 01, but haven't decided what I want to do with paint. I have already had some peal coat woes, so who knows.

[@Cpennington57]

Attuned yeah the hood scoop era was when I bought the Durango and thought it would be cool. I debated removing them for this restomod, but decided to keep them for old time sake. Some love it, some hate it.

[@Random-ns8sj]

Great song coming back to life

[@richarddiaz591]

Fantastic work!

[@Cpennington57]

Thank you! It’s been 3+ years since the resto-mod, still running strong and looking good!

[@richarddiaz591]

@@Cpennington57 just to make sure, what paint/brand did you use?

[@puralientv]

This inspired to get mine restored and redone 👍🏼 great job!

[@shogunofgrowing4839]

Man would you consider making another grill like that and sale it i need that grill that's badass

[@BigFuntz]

Man that's awesome I have 99 Dodge Durango I want to do something like you did to it it needs it bad

[@yoellopez82]

Awesome life bro!❤

[@pauldemercurio3573]

first off great build... just starting a 2000 slt w 62000 original miles and need advice on tire size and if it is lifted.. really like the stance!! thanks for any help and again AWESOME!!

[@Cpennington57]

Paul Demercurio I’m at work and finally seeing this but when I get home I’ll get ya the tire size and lift info. The tires are the max size for stock suspension! I believe I did a 2.5” in the rear and 3.5” in the front to level it.

[@Toweroffreedom]

Hi Roger!. I love what you did with the DD. I'd love to do same to my Durango '02, it is currently in the garage for 4 years now, been trying to find a solution but none has come. I may not have your brain but I thought I can fit in wide body kit.. Please! where can I source for the wide body kit?. 02 Durango 4.7. And I wouldn't mind if you can share the video how you made the front shape plus the grill blended into shape and the interior kits you used. I be waiting for your response. Thanks

[@77lieuwe]

So well done! I have a 1999 Durango 5.2 and I also want to modernize it a bit. I'm curious where you bought the air intakes on the hood. These are really cool too. Greetings Lieuwe

[@kodiakpredator]

Nice job! Looks really good!

[@ianharding793]

Great build!!! Personally I have a 2001 Durango R/T with 274K Miles I wish it was in better shape but part of me wants to do a restore job like this on mine I'm not the most mechanical person but I've been wanting to learn do you have any advice or books I can lookup with technical specs to follow?

[@vandiesel157]

Now this is how you do it!! Nice work looks pretty expensive tho

[@Phantasmos]

Dang it.... should have kept mine!!

[@frosty.mp4012]

Did your durango come with third row seats? Where did you get that second storage lid behind row 2? If you fabricated it could you explain the build process?

[@historicblacksmith150]

Hey man how did you do the mounting brackets like I have a 52 inch led curve light bar and the brackets that came with the light bar don't fit right so I need some that go in the door, I do metal fabrication so I can do it. Just seeing if you have like plans or blueprints or something thanks.

[@hotstuffintexas2646]

Nice truck! I put the same spider headlights on my rango. They look great. The turn signal blinks fast tho. Do you have the same problem, or do anything about it?

[@Cpennington57]

I had to keep the original turn signals and just mounted them inside the engine bay with zip ties. Whenever I cut the wires during initial instal, mine was blinking too. So I reconnects the socket and bulb for each turn signal and it stopped. It’s kinda goofy having an exposed blinker bulb in the engine bay, but for me, it was the only way. I hope that helps!

[@hotstuffintexas2646]

@@Cpennington57 I’m going to do that. Thanks.

[@Migsbon007]

Nice looks 👌 👍

[@zflyz7136]

Where did you get that grille with the dodge logo on it, please I want to know how you did the halo lights on the grill

[@pulento6126]

Wena wena! Aguante la cumbia Locooo! 💪🏼😎

[@troublesa76]

how many coats of the raotor did u put on it to get that look like u got on ya truck

[@Cpennington57]

I did 3 light coats, the third being the heaviest as that was my final coat (only heavy on the areas where I could tell there would be flashing). 41-47psi on the regulator.

[@joshuaborovich3440]

Great work man! How'd you do the front grill? Was it jut a piece of mesh with Dodge stencil painted on it?

[@jonathansdean]

Love the look of the lights in the grill. I have a 99 Dakota and want to do something similar. What did you use for the grill lights?

[@ColbytheOnly]

Where can i get your head lights from? I want to do a similar build because it looks dope.

[@Cpennington57]

Ebay, look up Durango Spyder headlights

[@matthewstokes3711]

Man I can't tell you how much I can appreciate all the work you've put in...from the small details to the custom fabrication. That's one bada$$ DD. I've had my '00 5.9 4x4 for several years and only recently started adding mods and upgrades. Of course the links you've added for the most part are expired but I have found some if the parts just searching keywords. I especially like the custom grill. Interested in making another on commission? Lol

[@Cpennington57]

Thanks, I’m glad it gave you some inspiration!! As for the grill, you’ll just need to make one yourself ;) Look for a billet grille on eBay and go from there ;)

[@knockitoff7648]

That grille looks amazing. Where did you find it?

[@thisisrivera1]

WOW! Thanks for giving this classic new life. What kind of light did you put inside the grill?

[@Cpennington57]

Flexible led light strips! You can find them on eBay ;)

[@AJ-uw5hh]

Hey hows it going i purchased lights but had a gap where fender was any advice to fill it

[@taylormadetransportationll8297]

Love this project. I am considering something similar as well. definitely have a great guideline now..May I contact you in the future for more information and ideas.?

[@alexmexqt14]

I wish to have mine like this already have 200000 miles 😁😢 like you said to many memories😩

[@Cpennington57]

alexmexqt14 do it!! Bring her back! These were bad ass SUVs and people sadly let them go. They are simple like a Jeep and can be just as cool and functional.

[@Jonny.8200]

I’ve been trying to find some fog lights like that are they full led?

[@Cpennington57]

Mine unfortunately aren’t, and I can’t remember if the bulbs are changeable but if so, that would require a ballast and not worth it. Look on eBay for some that are actually LED

[@godschild8281]

I have a 03 Durango I'm currently getting A new transmission put in, I was wondering if you could upgrade it for me like with dog lights bull bar da grill, an interior if you could