For starting out, I would suggest buying a trailer like I did back in 2014. I bought a R40k trailer from Makro, the Wilderness 310 trailer and it really treated me very well over the years and had zero issues. I've done Baviaans, Mozambique, Namaqua Eco 4x4 trail, the West Coast, Namibia bottom to top, Botswana, Zim, the Transkei Wildcoast all the way to Kei Mouth to mention a few higlights. That of course if you don't mind towing... That works out way cheaper than modifying your 4x4 and you can carry much more load and cater for 5 people easy. ...and I have towed it on trails where caravans and trailers are not recommended only because I'm confident in reversing it for hundreds of meters without breaking a sweat.

Well done on this series of videos. Definitely the best and most informative I have come across from a fellow South African. Pick up my new Legend this week.👍👍

As I was watching your old videos this popped up made my day ❤️

Recently bought a hilux, thanks for doing and sharing all the homework. I don't do a lot of off-road, but quite a lot of dirt road.

One of the many vehicles we can't have in the United States. Glad your builds coming along nicely! Color match that front bumper 😉

Hi Matt, thanks for the video! Also have a Legend50 and want to upgrade my tires and also install the spacers.

Thanks for the video. American here, but looking to buy a hilux surf that has a 1kz. I figured anything above 33s would be too much, because I also want to travel on the highways for trips and whatnot. But the one I'm considering comes with nice rims and 33s, also lifted 2.5" via nice suspension upgrades etc. I reckon I should add the front mount intercooler for that additional torque, regardless.

i think for watt your doing it all looks great well done

Love this series 😍 , tryna build mine like this as well

You’re back 👍👍

Ironically a lot of South Africans think that M+S stands for mud and sand. It is not. Its mud and snow as they have a similar effect on traction. Only learned this when I moved to the UK

Hi Matt. Amazing videos (especially Namakwa series) , we will be going here for the second time at the end of April. Just a quicky , tyre size on your Hilux ? I am currently running 265/60r18 but I feel the profile is just too low .... your thoughts on this issue ? ( I also am fitted with BF Goodrich A/T )

hi this is nice content. My hilux 3.0 2005 factory tyres 265/65/R17 has worn out and now is the best time to get new tyres and rim. In your video you mentioned one size up, so for my tyres 265/65/R17 what is the size for one up and also the rim size. I have lifted 2in front and rear add a leaf only. Thanks

Hey Matt, cool bakkie! How much weight have you added with all the upgrades?

What type size do you have? Because if you put 31.5 inch on, that’s the current size of tyre size on a hilux?

Is this a 275/65 r18 tire?

Can 2.4 Hilux be good enough for off-roading and overlands?

Hey matt , what about the front bar , isnt that thing really heavy on suspension for the long term cause

Hi Matt, also have a legend50. Also looking at upgrading the tires. What size BF’s did you fit? As the original tire size is 265/60R18. What size did you go to?i am looking at 265/65R18 or the 285/60R18. Feedback would be much appreciated

$2200 more like it 😀

Bfg is best a/t because of side strength

Loved the video, Matt…quick question…have you thought about your steps as I have hit mine on my Land Cruiser and I am thinking of getting rock sliders as the supports sit at a bad angle perpendicular to travel and catch easily…cheers👌🗜