[SNEAK PEEK] Build Your Own Overlanding Truck from Stock: "Zero to Hero" - In-depth Vehicle Build

What was the total size of the tires?

Drop the next episodes hur por favor 🤌

You called this Toyota both a car, a truck, and a vehicle. So which is it? The name "car" certainly does not fit, since it is a body-on-frame vehicle like a pickup truck and other heavy-duty vehicles.

In the last stage where you took it out camping, what cot is that you are using?

Any chance I could get that tire size?
thanks

Exciting build, because there are still plenty of 3rd gen 4runners out there in the world; however, 45psi?! For street pressure?! I usually set my 3rd gen at 32psi all around. 45psi seems too excessive! Lol, whatever makes people happy I guess. Thank you!

Where is the rest of the build?

Lifting an IFS is a good way to spend a lot of money while making the vehicle less reliable and without gaining anithing signifficant.

Any plans on continuing this series???

Belts, hoses, coolant, water pump, spark plugs, that’s also part of basic maintenance, if you’re actually serious.

It just doesn’t make sense to spend the same amount of money on mods for such an old vehicle compared to a new one. Budget vehicle = budget build. $20k plus into a 26 year old vehicle, that’s basically half of a new 2023 trd off-road, plus the new one is a much better platform to build someday in the future. $17k all in, $5k for this vehicle, $2k for that unplanned head replacement, $10k for EVERYTHING else, including fridge etc.

Another tip for more clearance, before u went tested it out on the trail for the first time. TAKE OFF THE SIDE STEPS 😂 u don’t need them whatsoever and add like 6 inches of clearance on the sides

I agree with the napa CV rationale for a vehicle that is going to remain in the US but you should have used the extended travel cv that allows you to use the full range of your lifts travel without binding up and breaking like the others do at full droop on an aftermarket coilover

Where’s part 2

This isn't as budget as I thought it would be. You almost rebuilt the whole car before you did mods. I understand what you are saying about old parts but it's not really a budget build.

Anyone know what the final build price is?

Parts list anywhere?

You guys really have me missing my green 2000 SR5, that I sold like a dummy. SMH.

Your math skills need improving. 1996 is a Lil older than 24 years old:)

let's get a weBoost on there ... ;)

I liked his explanation of why they changed the parts. When you cut corners your gambling with your rig. Plus his explanation for the axles was very logical and forward thinking.

Good content

This was great to watch an "everyman" build, complete with a lot of great ideas for things to look out for. Well done guys.

It was a bit painful to watch your use of the air impact though.... not a torque wrench in sight! The cv axle on my truck has a torque of roughly 70ft/lbs, an impact puts out what, 400+?

I feel this video discourages people from overlanding on a reasonable budget. The modification you performed a way to expensive and unnecessary. The drive shafts you are replacing should have been rebuild with OEM rubber boots. That way you kept the super reliable Japanese parts instead of using NAPA junk. Spare CV joints are needed for repairs on the trail or camps- put one or 2 in the trunk. Skip the lift and just put some new shocks in the vehicle. I feel you did not accomplish your goal to build an overlanding vehicle on a budget. try keeping it under $12000 for the toyota+ equipment and maximize the value and capabilities of the vehicle. throwing thousands of $ at it is no skill.

Older Toyota are great for traveling to the tip of South America, Africa, Australia and many other places due to the fact parts are more accessible.

"Extreme capabilities" is not possible without a solid front axle. Very good capabilities, yes. Extreme? Hardly. Seriously, how many buggies have you ever seen running IFS?

There aren’t any roads connecting Central America to South America. Do you plan to ferry the truck that short distance?

Is this something I can have yall do to my 97?

What type of battery did you install in there and is that battery bracket required to fit the new battery. I’m currently building a 3rd Gen and the electrical system is my current project.

So is there gonna be a part 2 or 3?

Watched this video when it first came out and love it. I recently came up on a 99 4runner sr5 sport edition 198k 4x4 rear locker and TRD supercharger. Top end was recently rebuilt along with cooling system. Paid $7,500. This video is going to help me restore my 4runner. Thanks for the great content.

Just found your site. Loving it. Wishing I was part of your crew.

One thing you guys didnt say but when lifting a vehicle with a track bar either front or rear, in this case rear, an adjustable length one is important to keep axle centered in vehicle

such a clean runner !!😮

this is a very cool series, now i don't think id call it a budget build, as some things you could do differently to achieve the same goal, but none the less a great start. Id also like to say for people who like to work on their own or trail repair, when doing most of this not the tools and what your doing, i love have my own quick guide to stuff ive already done to help get it done, and its also a great way to know what minimal tools to carry.. I cant wait to start my Pan America build if i don't take my ADV. and again great job

New here and subscribed after watching this video. It’s content like this; progressive builds; I enjoy. Could I possibly responsibly afford an all out build like this ones end goal…yes maybe. Do I or the average weekend warrior need to..no as long as you know your limit. It’s builds like these that point out key points where anyone can say yes that’ll be my stoping point or what are other options at this point to fit means my end goal.

I’ve broken a boot on my FJ cruiser before. It sucks to replace them they take forever to do. But luckily they’re not super expensive usually when I replace one I just go ahead and do both

Did my dude seriously say his "street pressure" for tires is 45 psi?

Some great advice, but some serious things you forgot to suggest or recommend. Awesome replacing parts with oem Toyota stuff but when you start using aftermarket Napa axles. You clearly show how little you understand about the aftermarket parts industry. You are way better rebuilding OEM parts then installing poor quality “ so called “ new aftermarket parts. I personally have had a axle manufacturer replace 4 parts of axles then finally refuse to warranty them any longer. Which I went back to oem axles Just FYI new aftermarket does not guarantee anything may times worse

energy suspension makes a bushing kit for your new ps rack that make a big difference in feel and stability. highly recommend. That rear brake hose looks a little short.

stoked you guys gave love to this 3rd gen, a timeless truck in my opinion!

Great video. Well done. Just started on my 2000 limited so this is great to see. I just wish I had a lift like that as things would be oh so much easier. Oh, also, get on you buddies at CBI for no longer making the 3rd gen front bumper.

perfect job

How do we watch the rest of it? I'm in the middle of a build with a 99 4runner

I never subbed so fast in my life. This was beautiful 🔥

Wow! Learned a lot from this video. Good to see what can be done even with what’s considered an old rig. Nice! Looking forward to episode 2.

Man this brings back memories of my old 4x4 club days wrenching on my 1999 Tacoma!

Where the heck did you guys source a whole new driveshaft from Toyota? all I've been able to find are rebuilds on rockauto.....

I have 06 Tacoma, my rear diff's fill whole plug is seized, how do I get it off without damaging it? I'm also pass due for changing the fluids because of it.