Big fan of the weight conscientiousness. I’m going through the same thing and that means ground tent, hybrid front bumper, no drawers. Haven’t even blown outer tie rods or spindles on 35s doing Moab

This is my 3rd video of yours and I gotta say the way you explain things makes a 35 minute a joy from start to finish. You’re killing it man so much valuable knowledge and experience in every vid, really great work I’m a big fan. Also, I take it you are mostly out west US but I’m in Wisconsin and I will tell you at night that upper light bar is amazing in the deep woods of the north its like a friggin jungle😂. Keep up the great work how lucky your kids are to have such a cool mom and dad👍

Straight forward vid. Love the content.

Fantastic video, one of the more informative and helpful rig walkarounds I've watched. I appreciate that you paid attention to weight and tried not to overbuild the vehicle.

You have beautiful rigs. Your videos are very informative and helpful

Great video. That is an amazing amount of _useful_ information! Thank you.

Beautiful rig man!

Seen that badas$ runner and was driving behind you guys today on the 10 freeway for a bit and looked you up, really love the way the 5th gen looks hope to get mine on that level soon keep up the good work 👍🏻

Great video and thank you for sharing the information!

very well done video and great advice.

Very nice video and of course very nice rig.

Wow man! Wow that’s all I can say! Great job!!!

I installed the DR.KDSS switch over a year ago and it is by far the best modification on my T4R. I use it every day.

For overlandind, a roof light bar is absolutely essential, mate! My first one was an absolute game changer for me and I could never go back to just headlights and a winch bumper mounted integrated 20" light bar! Lol To be fair my 4Runner is built for long range expeditions, in western mountains/forests of Canada, through to and around Northern Canada and even Alaska. Having a roof mounted light bar is an absolute essential! That big, tall, wide band of light casting hundreds of meters ahead of you is a game changer makes night time driving on trails 110% safer for too many reasons to list. Plus you can easily find camp at night, in the bush. You can't otherwise lol️ If you just drive local trails, head to local campgrounds or your build is for off road use, then a 20" bar in your winch bumper is all you need, but if you are into overland expeditions to remote places, especially heavy forested, mountains trails etc, then your RT light bar + ditch lights are absolutely essential! Nice build though!

Great video! So much to learn. Can't agree more about buying the best parts for your application the very first time. Not necessarily the most expensive parts, but the best for what you're wanting to do. Also, I think I know who you were talking about for the ucas...🤔lol. For a replacement of the Roam boxes, I highly recommend the Zarges cases. They weigh nothing and give you a ton of internal dimension. I have the same issues with Roam.

Have a similar rig in the sands of Abu Dhabi. Stiffer = better for the high speed, bottomless sand we have here. Beadlocks are literally a lifesaver out here, where pop-outs can mean rolling. Internally mounted twin ARB is the way to go as well.

I have to say my best advice is go to the best builder and ask them what they use and use that. They have the durability testing expierence because of their customers or they themselves have the vehicle. Probably coolest thing about gladiator so far is lack of supporting mods needed. I can go get 37s, triple bypass shocks, and all that's needed is a $500 geometry correction to get everything back in alignment. No need for bigger brakes, more power, gearing, drivelines upgrades...you can do all that but really you can just drive it as is and it's perfectly fine.

All you gotta do on the snorkel is put those mesh sock things on when you hit the trail, then take it off when done

I totally get the light bar thing on the roof, I don’t like it and not useful from what I can tell I have a light bar behind the upper grille, after changing to TRD pro style grille I have spot pods and combo pods on a hood mount with a mph t extension and the upgraded fogs, all Baja Designs. I want to do one more set of spot lights behind the lower grille and that should be it. Tires are BFG KO2s and still have plenty of tread. The suspension is Eibach stage one and everything else is stock. We only wheel once a month on mild to moderate trails, so keeping things stockish and have plenty of lighting, as we do night wheeling most of the time, is the way to go for our application Will likely get an awning room and inflatable mattress for camping, with light camping gear and we are golden lol

Yeah curious how that e locker works out for you. I’m re gearing in Feb to 4.88 with 35s and RTT. But planning on adding an air locker to the front only.

That shit is super sick bro much props! I just use my TRD 4x4 off-road Tacoma just to go out shooting & light trails I don't do anything specific I have just a couple extra skid plates one to protect the catalytic converter from the tweakers & they also look pretty nice better than the factory one but I put the tonneau cover (bakflip mx4 looks hella clean) + tweaker resistant & I got the 6-speed manual so I can get thru sum pretty good sh#t I just don't choose the very hard trails maybe like 5 of 10 out of difficulty @ most I don't want to f#ck up my new 🛻💨 just have some fun with a couple friends 😁 b safe homie! 💯💪👍👍🛻💨

38:10 Where did you get the long range gas tank installed here in CA? Great build!

nice budget build

I would suggest a pre-filter on your snorkel. 16:47 ok you mentioned the pre-filter

KC lights very useful in tall grass.

What are your thoughts on the Bilstein B8? I noticed you like to push your rigs, was just wondering if there was a difference between the Elka, and the Bilsteins. If you owned them could you describe please, looking to upgrade the suspension on the 4R too.

That was a great, thorough walkthrough. Thanks for sharing! I have the same thought process with regards to building my rig. How are your SPC UCAs holding? Mine were bad after 20k miles the x axis joints were got worn out. Had to replace it with accutune offroad’s UCA and no problems so far

There is a Colorado (Air Down Gear Up) company that makes sleeping/drawer platforms for T4R, GX, LC they seem somewhat lightweight

Where did you get that side decal? Super job on your build. Love it 100%

What are your thoughts on in-coil airbags for the rear? I’ve also struggled with spring selection on my GX, and airbags seem like a potential option to account for the loaded vs. unloaded rear. I got tired of poorly done alignments, so now I do them myself, lol. Helps save some money with the spring swaps. It’s fairly easy with the solid rear axle, and honestly very precise

I have a '22 GX and I was wondering if you could do a similar video for your GX. I saw your other vid about the CBI products (and it kind of validated some feelings I had about going Victory Blitz, SSO sliders, etc.), but I would like to see you do an overview about the GX.

Also, is it easy to tell when you’ve bent a steering rod with the sleeves on? I saw these your last video, they seem like a great idea

Love the rig bro! Where in california are you based out of? Let me know if you ever need help shooting your YT content being thats what I do full time

That is a seriously built rig. How does it compare in the rocks to a Jeep Wrangler? Do you find the 4Runner as being the better Overlanding platform? Thanks for an excellent video and well executed build. Tom

I hated my AFE intake so much i cut it up and went with a warm air intake.. I had the hardest time trying to find the proper filter to buy I gave up.

Thanks for the video! What was causing the steering rack to go out on the Green 4Runner? I have 35s on my 2021 4Runner and just want to prevent any issues. Thanks!

Great video, currently slowly building a 21 4runner, looking to upgrade to 34s. If you dont mind i have a couple questions. What offset wheels you running, the zero or -30s.? Do you remember how close the 34s were to the top of the fender at full compression. Trying to figure bumpstops, I know you have the 1/2" spacer above the Elkas probably help you out. Did you have to bend back the pinchweld for the 34s.

Oleg have you ran a Magnuson on a 5th gen 4Runner before?

Great build. Consider changing out the Baja Designs SAE fog lights out. They're honestly complete crap, especially for the money. Instead, get the Diode Dynamics SAE version (Pro I recommend, the Max is too much money without a large noticeable difference).

20:53 do you think you could pushback the rear axle on a KDSS T4R?

Where did you get the wrap/decals?

Cool Hat. Where can I get one?

That's a sweeeet Тризуб on the wall of the garage! Слава Україні!

Big subscribe from me good stuff

Ineos Grenadier might end up being an answer to your (and my) prayers

Buy once cry once 💭

Story of my life.

Where did you get the graphics?

Do you know if the SDHQ ABS guards will fit on a gusseted factory spindle from total chaos?

“Buy once, Cry once”

Take her to Paris

40K?????????? rookie!! Im busting balls but I blew by that lol

Can I borrow $32,895 please?

You said do it once, do it right but there's no such thing on something like that

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Just curious for the modders out there who buy Off Roads and then modify them, is there is reason to just not pay up front for the Pro? Seems like after all the additions it’d end up saving you money.

Spending over $40k with upgrades and having a dirty engine presenting your video is not appealing. Your audience comes from wide range of background. It’s just my 2 cents worth of observation. Keep your videos coming…