Building a Mazda BT-50 in 3 Minutes!

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4 жыл бұрын

4 years of modifying a Mazda BT-50 condensed into 3 and a bit minutes. Instead of footage of working on the car, I thought it'd be more interesting to portray the transformation with 4x4 videos.
Subscribe to see what happens next. I've got a few more big ideas in store.
Full Mod List (at present):
-Fox 2.0 Coilovers
-Fox 2.0 shocks with 300kg tough dog leaf springs
-Nitto 295/70/17 Trail Grapplers
-Duratray 2100mm Steel Tray
-MY Toolbox 1200mm Alloy Lift Off Canopy
-Dominator 4x4 Sliders
-Bushskinz Underbody Protection
-Playtime Auto Parts 3" TBE Exhaust with high flow cat and no muffler
-ARB Summit Bar
-GME XRS and 2.1dbi aerial
-XTM Spotlights
-78L ARB Fridge and Dual Battery System
-DIY 12V system with house solar panel and Victron MPPT controller

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@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

keep up with all the builds @blackstump_4x4 on Instagram 🤙

@julierene9773 4 жыл бұрын

One question Can u delete your sway bay when you drive on road

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Julie Rene not legally and you’ll get a tonne more body roll depending on how soft your springs are. It rides a lot nicer though and I actually liked the softer feel.

@julierene9773 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I've got a holden colarado The only thing about it is it's a leaf sprung truck

@franki2085 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@loganjefferies7908 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought you could turn one of them from stock to that, it looks waaay different well done

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, it’s come a long way

@dratempest610 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid mate and the mods look great too 👍a very capable ute the bt50!

@tjorbenborchers 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Rig😍, the Video is super inspiring, left a like and a sub👍🏻

@123mj1234 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👌

@ilikezombieification 4 жыл бұрын

Love it mate canopy looks sweet! Walk around tour when?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I filmed one but it was a bit shit so it’s back to the drawing board hahaha

@roryderbyshire4630 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate

@johnot1168 4 жыл бұрын

Mint looking Ute👌

@88TitanCW 2 жыл бұрын

Great build mate. Are you running the 5l 3.2 engine? Are you planning on doing any power upgrades on it?

@stuarth43 3 жыл бұрын

impressive, wonder how much, or how little would affect a new ute warraty

@deanravenhall1012 4 жыл бұрын

How many kms did this have when ya bought it? Great video mate!

@seanfenwick 3 жыл бұрын

Dammit I wish we could get this load configuration here in SA.. I’m about start nodding my BT50

@Fernweh4x4andadventure 4 жыл бұрын

Bro that’s an awesome rig! Super keen to know why you chose a few bits and pieces e.g Fox shocks and tough dog leafs? Also never heard of a sway bar delete, what’s that all about?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Corey Andersson Thanks mate, it’s coming along pretty well 👍 I chose Fox mostly because of their reputation for ride and durability, I wanted a shock that I could punish and know that I wasn’t gonna break it. As for tough dog leaves, that’s what was recommended to me by Solve Offroad in Sydney who tuned the shocks. The swaybar delete was just me removing my front sway bar entirely to get more flex and ride comfort from the front end, it does roll a lot more on road though and I’ve since put it back in because my CVs started clicking

@Fernweh4x4andadventure 4 жыл бұрын

Black Stump 4x4 and Adventure nice one mate. I’am in Sydney also, I might check those guys out (solve). I also want to use some Fox shocks for the same reason, are yours standard, nitro or something else like foam cell or remote res. Whilst your here also, hah you’ve done strut spaces am I right? Was there a reason not to do a full three inch suspension lift, like would you need a “diff drop” kit to do it ?. Thanks for the tip on the sway bar, I wonder if there’s an adjustable one out there 🤔. At the minimum I’d like to do front locker, three inch fox remote res, and 33’ s. Hence all the questions thanks again mate, would love to see your rig on the tracks

@Fernweh4x4andadventure 4 жыл бұрын

Black Stump 4x4 and Adventure. I forgot, one more question, parabolic leaves springs is that even a thing for a bt-50’s?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

@@Fernweh4x4andadventure No worries mate. Mine are just the standard Fox 2.0 tuned by Solve to suit the car. I don't run strut spacers so I only have the front lifted 2.5", because any taller and you will sacrifice ride comfort for no real gain off road. Plenty of people are running 3" lift in these cars with no diff drop and no CV issues, but it will ride harsher as you wind the strut up so its all personal preference of looks vs performance. With appropriate offset you will fit 33s on stock suspension and 34s/35s with guard work, so there's no real need to go with a big lift IMO. As for parabolics I know Dobinsons make a set, but I never considered them with how heavy my tray setup is.

@braesmith185 2 жыл бұрын

does the LED lights stuff the computer up at all? Tried to put LEG globes in my 2014 model and wrecked my computer… I’m wanting to do a whole swap out with the lights but want to make sure there’s no problem

@OBNXOUS 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate I have 2011 BT-50 boss but in the 2WD 2.5L and it’s pretty low and was wondering if I could lift it and make it like a 4WD as I don’t necessarily need it for the tracks I have in my town… cheers

@ldegouw 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, love the rig. Did you notice a big difference with the sway bar delete?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

ldegouw Yeah so much more comfortable on and off road since it allows the suspension to work independently, but also doubled the amount of body roll I had so it depends what you’re after. I ended up putting it back in because I broke a CV with it out, not sure if the swaybar delete caused it but I didn’t want to risk breaking any more.

@shannonkirk2821 4 жыл бұрын

Rig is looking sick mate! Is it an easy swap over for the face lift or do some things need chaning?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Shannon Kirk Thanks mate. Nah it’s easy as, the new lights bolt straight in 👌

@captaincaveman00 4 жыл бұрын

What year bt 50 is yours mate ? Upgrades are looking good will follow your future upgrades 👍🤙

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

captain Caveman Cheers 🤙 it’s a 2015

@shannonkirk2821 4 жыл бұрын

You beauty! Thatll be one of my first mods... i hate the orange blinkers 😂 Keep up the good vids man 🤘🏽

@grumpy3769 4 жыл бұрын

I’m rocking a BT, and after getting some 33’s do you find the pos20 offset in your tires helps? Or do you reckon I could run a 17x8 0 offset? Sick setup by the way! 👌🏼

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, +20 offset works best on these for clearing tyres. I've never run 0 offset so can't say for sure whether they'd fit with 33s. For them to work at full compression and full lock with 0 offset I'd say at the very least you'd probably need to remove the honey comb block from inside the guard and pin it back.

@grumpy3769 4 жыл бұрын

Black Stump 4x4 and Adventure yeah thought so! Thanks for the insight man, clears a lot up in terms of what I’d like to do for my own setup of wheels and tires 🤙🏼

@turbostyler 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, love ya rig. Couple of questions, did you notice any performance gain going the 3" with cat exhaust from the muffler delete? Did the fox 2.0 suspension make the car more comfortable on the street? I.e. was the ride more plush than factory, or was it firmer? And lastly the led upgrade on the headlights, did it make the lights way better for night driving?

@123mj1234 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate - I didn't notice any performance gains from either of the exhaust setups, just way more fun to drive with some noise. Fox 2.0 when setup well is unreal, especially without a swaybar to free up the front end, feels like you're on a cloud in comparison to stock haha. And yeah the LED lights were tonnes brighter and made the car feel more modern but I had a few issues with them, I'd probably just stick with halogen unless you really need more light.

@turbostyler 2 жыл бұрын

@@123mj1234 Thanks for taking the time to reply mate, really appreciate it! I've got the muffler delete and I'm going to stick with that seeing there isn't really any gain there. The fox 2.0 suspension is something I'm keen to do to make the ride a bit better and get a lift. I'll also give the lights a miss, as I find the stock lights alright for what I need. Thanks again mate!

@ThatAdelaideGuy 3 жыл бұрын

are the front indicators dimmer now with the face lifted headlights?

@jimmysadventures3183 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the type of snorkel my guy ?

@willclifford1759 Жыл бұрын

is the DPF still installed in the exhaust system. wanna do similar to mine

@caseynamana7078 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man nice setup, what brand of LED head lights did you use and how much?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Casey Namana they’re made by Led Lightbars Australia, think they were about $250. They keep a factory cutoff so as long as they’re adjusted correctly you don’t blind anyone too 👌

@Harry-jf6si 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good what’s the future plans for it

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Harry Cheers mate, gotta finish off the tray setup for now then potentially 35s and a body lift when these tyres wear out 🤷‍♂️

@braesmith185 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, what offset did you use for your rims? I’ve just got a bt50 and want to change to dinamics or something like that but want a bigger wheel track

@123mj1234 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, they are +20 offset. Pretty much the ideal offset to run for tyre clearance and a small amount of poke with no flares

@actionplex9020 2 жыл бұрын

How did you take the orange out of headlight

@Scott-YouTubeAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, I am contemplating running 34s next instead of my 33s. Do your 34s scrub when suspension is compressed while turning the steering wheel sometimes ? Would you go back to 33s to stay legal and have more tyre choice available in 33 etc ? Any other feedback would be much appreciated.

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Nah mate I love the 34s, if anything I would only go up to 35s. At full compression and full lock they might scrub depending on offset, but it hasn’t been a problem for me on +20 wheels.

@Scott-YouTubeAddict 4 жыл бұрын

What do u think of the nitto trail grapplers. Is there a different tyre you would prefer?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Best tyre I’ve run by far - awesome on road manners, great grip off road, long lifespan for muddies and they’re near indestructible. Only con I think of is that they are damn heavy and need quite low pressure to bag properly.

@liamroberts5240 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bro where did u get this exhaust ? Like website ?

@bbardy3924 4 жыл бұрын

Also what version is bt50 xt or xtr. I have been looking to see whether it worth getting the xtr model over the xt model. Also what do you think is the first mod should be on bt50 besides tires.

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

It's an XT, definitely the best value of the range and has vinyl floors instead of carpet which is a big plus. The first few mods I'd be doing are 33 inch tyres on some +20 steelies/alloys, a snorkel, rock sliders and a dual battery set up so you can run a fridge.

@dratempest610 4 жыл бұрын

Black Stump 4x4 and Adventure , mate can you do a vid showing how your duel battery is setup , 🍻

@jmlr5190 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. How reliable is the Mazda BT50? Thx.

@123mj1234 3 жыл бұрын

hey mate, honestly between mine and Ryan’s we never had anything major go wrong. That’s with over 10 years and 200,000 kms between our cars, much of which was spent doing harder 4wding than most IFS utes would, and also some pretty remote and heavily corrugated trips. So from personal experience, the BT-50 was insanely reliable. In saying that, if you spend 10 minutes in a BT-50 group on Facebook, you’ll find too many people who have had big engine and auto trans issues, so there is a risk of pretty significant failure if you’re in the unlucky minority.

@jmlr5190 3 жыл бұрын

@@123mj1234 Thx for your quick and honest answer.

@jerzd5303 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate how do the headlights work do you have to change the bumper or anything or do they fit right in I’m sick of the orange part on my 2012 bt

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Jerz They bolt straight in mate 👌

@Tammy-xf4kz 4 жыл бұрын

I knew someone would ask this question. Thanks mate!

@jacimclean 3 жыл бұрын

How come you went with the high flow cat option instead of having no cat at all?

@123mj1234 3 жыл бұрын

because they’ve got a VNT turbo they sound so airy and shit with no cat

@trinsbt5078 3 жыл бұрын

This might sound like a dumb question but what is a facelift and what does it do on this model car

@123mj1234 3 жыл бұрын

after 2015 they got new headlights (without the ugly orange part) and a new grille. It all bolts directly onto the 2011-2015 models.

@Tammy-xf4kz 4 жыл бұрын

For the lift did you have to change the upper control arms?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Tammy Nah standard arms are fine

@Tammy-xf4kz 4 жыл бұрын

@@123mj1234 you're awesome and the rigs awesome. Thanks you

@rolandchapman3364 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate what’s the tray called you have on at the end

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Insanity Its been the same tray the whole time, I just removed the ladder rack and fitted the canopy at the end. It’s a 2100mm Steel Duratray with a 1200mm Alloy Canopy made by MY Toolbox 👍

@axosader3503 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, did you fit the bar yourself or get a shop to do it?

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

AXO SADER nah ARB were having a sale on fitting so I was lazy and got them to do it haha

@axosader3503 4 жыл бұрын

@@123mj1234 Any chance you remember the cost of bar and fitment. Love the look of the bar on the bt50, just a pricey once including fitting

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

AXO SADER yeah they are up there, mine was $2500 fitted on special

@axosader3503 4 жыл бұрын

@@123mj1234 cheers mate

@zacgreen9505 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate just wondering where you got those facelift lights from

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Zac Green just a local wreckers for $300. Way cheaper than buying new.

@Tammy-xf4kz 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have to modify anything to get the headlights to fit or was it basically "plug and play"

@123mj1234 4 жыл бұрын

Tammy Nah all goes in with no modification, they’re basically the exact same just a different colour

@Tammy-xf4kz 4 жыл бұрын

@@123mj1234 thank you

@trinsbt5078 3 жыл бұрын

Is your muffler delete pipe bolt on your your factory exhaust ?

@123mj1234 3 жыл бұрын

yeah the muffler delete pipe just bolted onto the factory exhaust, sounded pretty quiet though and not much different. The loud exhaust in the video is a full turboback system

@trinsbt5078 3 жыл бұрын

@@123mj1234 ok cheers mate because will get the full system then 👌