some asshole thief stole this F250, stripped it of parts, then burned it. It had belonged to Cpl. Trent, and the cool people over at TuffTruckParts and 4 Wheel Parts, in El Paso, who volunteered labor and a bay to build the truck in

Insurance replaced Trent’s truck with a used stock model, but it was a far cry from the custom-built original. After he returned to his base in Fort Bliss, Texas, Trent’s parents received a phone call from TuffTruckParts offering to help.

Phil Gottes, CEO of TuffTruckParts rallied his industry contacts by phone and email, seeking support for the build.  American Force Wheels promised new 22-inch rims. Fabtech, AXIS Driveline and Yukon Gear donated a suspension lift kit and drivetrain components. Fab Fours, Ranch Hand, Bushwacker, Rolling Big Power (RBP) and Truck Hero supplied bumpers, side steps, fender flares, a rack, grille and bed cover. Spec-D provided custom headlights.

The parts were all sent to 4 Wheel Parts, in El Paso, who volunteered labor and a bay to build the truck in

“Once we heard about this young man’s story we were on it,” Gonzalez said. “Phil asked me and [4WP regional manager] Jeremy Komorn if we could sponsor the labor and we were on board right away. The entire team was involved, and everyone was excited to pitch in.”

More than $30,000 worth of donated truck parts began arriving at the El Paso 4WP store.

When the pickup was dropped off for installation, 4WP technicians Juan Moreno, Levin Reyes, Roberto Cardona, Quetz “Q” Rojas went to work completing the build, rotating shifts and working after hours every day for two weeks. El Paso companies Rigo’s Graphics, Truck Wrap and Rick’s Headlight Restorations were enlisted to apply a custom wrap and finishing touches.

On March 2, Gottes flew into El Paso to join Gonzalez and the 4WP crew to present Trent with his finished custom truck. As the flag-wrapped truck rolled up to the staging area, news crews, and 4WP supporters joined Trent and his family and friends in applause and cheers.

After the event Gottes of Tufftruckparts.com threw an amazing night out for all the 4-Wheel Parts employees involved and Cpl. Trent's whole squad. This was of course, in appreciation to 4-Wheel Parts El Paso and all El Paso local businesses who supported this build.

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