GROOT was born out of necessity. After my 2015 Tundra was totaled in a 65mph collision with an elk, I needed a new workhorse. Enter a stock 2024 Tundra with the TRD Off-Road package, with the upgraded towing capacity, and giant wings (I mean tow mirrors) hes the perfect foundation for what would become CEV’s modern hauler and showcase modern build.
Suspension & Lift: Wescott body level and lift kit, upgraded FOX suspension
Tires: Upgrade from 31″ stock to 35” BFGoorich K02’s for clearance and trail capability
Armor & Protection:
CBI Offroad front & rear steel bumpers
Badlands winch for recovery
Rack & Camping: Heavy Metal Offroad bed rack + GFC Superlite RTT
Lighting: Baja Designs lighting with integrated controller
Branding: CEV badging, personal plates
GROOT isn’t just a build for fun — he’s the workhorse of the shop.
Tows classic vehicles to and from the shop and customer sites
Hauled trailers and parts during the CEV shop move and house move from steamboat
Handles recovery and transport duties for heavy loads
Still gets out into the wilderness on weekends to take a beating and play hard
Use as a rolling billboard around Fort Collins to get the word out about the brand
Replace/ upgrade suspension after over-compressing the bed springs during the move (OOPS)
Load Responsive Air Bags
On board Air
White Knuckle Off Road Sliders to replace the Predator Steps that I tore apart on a particularly challenging and unplanned 4×4 adventure
