Crazy Toyota 4runner Transformation!!

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@alexh.4254 2 жыл бұрын

The most craziest, detailed, relaxing transformation I’ve ever watched.

@alexamaya7051 2 жыл бұрын

Only on video, yet when you do it there is sweat, dirt, and swearing. Oh almost forgot maybe kicking some parts to get things off on a 20+ year old car 😂

@carlotv1212 2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏🏼

@carlotv1212 2 жыл бұрын

What a transformation

@Nowesolo 2 жыл бұрын

Modification of the front and rear fenders to match the bumpers would be fire 🔥 too.

@jrod96819 Жыл бұрын

Agree!🤙🏽

@patrickmushenye1906 Ай бұрын

The way he put the headlights in the oven, took the glass off and painted them was slick. I just spent $400 on my 4runner headlights and they look nothing like his....excellent job. If I had his leveel of skill, I would open up a 4runner transformation shop. For 4runner diehards like me, i will spend money on my 1997 4runner. My kids grew up in it. Lots of memories, zero problems and still running as strong as ever..

@lukethompson5885 2 жыл бұрын

It blows my mind that people sell cars dirty, literally can lose 1000s of dollars cause they won’t spend a day washing and vacuuming, or spend 100 bucks to have someone do it. If they won’t put in the effort to vacuum it they definitely didn’t service it, best you can hope for is they changed the oil

@jvogler_art4708 2 жыл бұрын

Much prefer these kinds of videos to someone walking around their 4runner and telling you what they did to it. Good job editing too. You just did some simple maintenance here along with some really clean upgrades, we can SEE the work you put into it and that's way cooler than just talking about it.

@PaulNicolau 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a transformation that you actually do something unlike other "transformations" people where all they do is buy a set of wheels, wrap the car and put an exhaust...You actually do work especialyl the bumper and lights, and all that. Cheers

@Tiggerlooker Жыл бұрын

the best part is all the custom work done by you. when you have the level of skill bring any car back to life is a blast! wonderful build!

@bernardcarpenter6949 2 жыл бұрын

Your skills...just amazing. Between this and your diesel swaps...seriously. All your trucks look great. I have a 2012 BAJA TX Tacoma. Would LOVE to be able to do what you do. Thank you so much for sharing. Look forward to seeing the finish on your current Tacoma.

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I’m excited to finish the Tacoma too!

@maxslab8774 2 жыл бұрын

Love your builds man! They're always giving me inspiration for mine.

@baytran3790 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look easy, I watched the whole thing and love the simplicity of your technique

@rogerrabbit189 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you are recovering quickly. Advantage of being young and healthy!

@turbogrin 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runners are some of the best and thanks for sharing how you and your wife made the transformation wonderful!

@Mattie_LIGHT 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Been waiting on this video. Love the CAD (cardboard aided design) work on the front bumper.

@slawrence2852 2 жыл бұрын

...oh, if I had what it took to employ your creativity! ...the older Toyota trucks won a place in my heart years ago and what you do to them to make them unique is awesome! God bless and rock on!👍🌞❤

@brianglaze1092 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work Austin. Please keep the content coming. It is nice to see someone put in the time to turn something in to functional head turner.

@OhioRiverFisherman 4 ай бұрын

One of the best 4Runners I've ever seen. The wheels and tires look so mean!!! Sick as always!!!

@jagmasters7392 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet ride! I really enjoyed the upgrade series of videos. Thank you👍🏽

@nelsonperez4163 2 жыл бұрын

Man these builds are awesome. I would buy this off you in a heart beat

@ctech14367 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t a fan of the front bumper until I saw how you built it, you do some good work. 4 Runner looks awesome.

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mynameisray Жыл бұрын

@@austinniemela All of these videos say "CRAZY TRANSFORMATION!", and everyone is doing the exact same thing. Same headlights, same bumper, same wheels, same style. Y'all just bolting the exact same parts on, nothing crazy about it at all.

@makanasfishing1574 Жыл бұрын

@@mynameisray keep hating from your stock minivan

@mynameisray Жыл бұрын

@@makanasfishing1574 - Didn't know you could turn a minivan into a welding rig. Naa sorry, my welding rig is a '98 Ram 2500. Custom fabricated flatbed on the back to hold all the gear. Odds are the truck and gear is worth more than everything you currently and will ever own in your life.

@julianromero4170 10 ай бұрын

Hard work always works. Super clean build, keep it up.

@spencerhocking614 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, this is awesome. That front bumper is so clean. Love it

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Jesus-hx5vg 2 жыл бұрын

What a transformation! Nice paint work!!!!

@nate-beard 2 жыл бұрын

So Dope! That's how you love a 4runner! Thanks for the inspiration...and great video production!

@aldistapm2518 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how many times I watched this video but I kept amazed by your work. Great details on every small thing. Awesome just awesome job.

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@CVBFonzP7B 10 ай бұрын

Man this is goals for my runner. Just grabbed it today already lifted with a new steering rack, ball joints, cv axles, working rear window, new maf, alt... its ready to be modified MY way 😂

@tomaszmarud6736 Жыл бұрын

Respect from Poland dude. Great work.

@truenorthadventures4474 2 жыл бұрын

This is next level! Awesome work and good job filming it. Beautiful! Love my 3g4r

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@DarwinWasBlind 2 жыл бұрын

The headlight trick, whoa, I had no idea. Great build!

@hollywooddaze8635 2 жыл бұрын

Great work on the bumper build, your rig looks real nice. Thanks for the inso

@mattmishoe157 2 жыл бұрын

I watched the full build and never thought of it, but watching this video I think the big letters TOYOTA on the grill blacked out instead of white would look awesome.

@kingofpoland88 Жыл бұрын

I have such a soft spot for 4Runners this came out beautiful thank you for sharing that gave me goosebumps the whole time watching.

@r35tmanbash 2 жыл бұрын

The builds are nice man good job, I like how you paint all your builds.

@AR-xq2so 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you are bad ass, I enjoy watching the work you do customizing Toyota’s.

@peterpizza3864 2 жыл бұрын

Dude this is sick, I am trying to upgrade my 4runner and this, it just blows my mind, it does not even take long.

@outdoor_lifestyle_0149 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t get enough of these vids

@futilecook7625 2 жыл бұрын

These skills are un matched… Just one man? Crazy stuff 🤝

@edmundsuemai1104 2 жыл бұрын

oh i wish, we have someone talented as you, in my country, who take his job seriously. Like I'm amaze on how you build the car in detail.

@nickfortunato2938 2 жыл бұрын

I'm stuck on stock look in general.. but I like everything about this build, plus it's a blessing to have a shop to be able to do the work your self

@sygonkainamura8332 2 жыл бұрын

No Doubt! You are extremely hardworking and passionate. Keep the spirit bro! Regards from Africa

@darkexpose5153 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the Bumper part, You are an Artist man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@kamest 2 жыл бұрын

End result is insanely great, but the whole process is also super relaxing and satisfying to watch. Thanks for this!

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@killinkrooks6212 Жыл бұрын

Best part is these trucks are worth every bit of effort put into them. I just bought my 02 limited from Oregon here in Nova Scotia and it’s an amazing machine I don’t think I’ll ever be able to sell it!

@beso4247 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite build of this channel

@ahmedal7834 Жыл бұрын

This is no doubt a sickass build and transformation on a 4runner

@localyz808 2 жыл бұрын

Such a sick build , definitely the cleanest 4 runner i seen yet! I wish you lived closer to hawaii so i could pay you to do a transformation on my tacoma 😂

@davescheer5038 2 жыл бұрын

Your 4 runner is look’s great , had to check your vid out I just bought a 2002 4 runner with 187;000 mi. On it , white with blue grey cloth interior , it’s 3” lifted already , the diy bumpers are kick azz ! Wish I had the tools and garage to do some , I’ll have to check out some on line , I’m like so pumped ! My journey is just beginning ! 👍

@GT705 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work. Watching the front bumper being built was mesmerizing.

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jordanhendrickson1484 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t say I’ve see you build something that looks bad. Keep it up. Love these vids

@adamspivey 2 жыл бұрын

Turned out very clean lookin!! I've always loved that body style!! Well done 👏 👏

@jwesplayinify 2 жыл бұрын

This man is talented! Wish I had the knowledge and resources to do this to my little 89 Toyota pickup.

@dorj1670 2 жыл бұрын

Sick builds man. Love it.

@randyabogadie9509 2 жыл бұрын

Easily one of the cleanest 4runners out there!

@thatruthhurts1670 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build clean and simple

@Shop_Simplicity 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out so sweet!!

@stevevice9863 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I like everything you did...but the wheel and tire combination is a little more mall crawler and a little less offroad for my taste. I think the sweet spot wheel/tire size combo for 3rd gen 4Runners is 8.5"x17" wheels w/-10 offset and 285-70-17 tires with a 2" lift....no spacers needed. Plenty of sidewall for offroad and still very drivable on road at highway speeds. Replacing the stock upper control arms with adjustable ones is a must to get the alignment into proper spec.

@larrywilliams3257 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work...hats off to you sir you're amazing at what you do 👍🏼

@douglasclauson3133 10 ай бұрын

Very nice, that front bumper came out great

@chrish4640 2 жыл бұрын

Iv always wanted a 4 runner and a Toyota pickup my whole life but i don't have to much money. Your living my dream lol. I'm happy for you man. You are an amazing person with awesome talent. God bless you and keep on doing what your doing.

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that!

@user-ft2md2gd4s 2 жыл бұрын

After the work it looks like another car. The new front changes the whole style completely. And the video quality, sounds and songs are on point too. I’m impressed.

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@cameron9122 2 жыл бұрын

Bumper came out looking good!

@countrymagic61 2 жыл бұрын

That is was awesome 4Runner...I want one when I grow up😎😂 Nice work. Wish I had one a have to transform it. I like your work!

@tradeMark182 2 жыл бұрын

Austin gives us the chill pill we all need .. Thank you goat

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@christy121693 Жыл бұрын

Nice build can’t wait to do it to mine

@Sameeeerx 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful build 👏💯🩶

@donigor9549 2 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes, the most badass transformation of the year! Greetings from a brazilian in Chile, buddy!

@TheNickademas1 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s the fact that it’s murdered out that makes me so partial towards this build but even though I’m a pickup guy this is my favorite looking one. The wheels and tires “the black on black on black down to the shoes strings.”

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

👌👌

@Super_Sport_Marc Жыл бұрын

I've been a chevy guy my entire life. I own 2 tahoes. A 03 ls and a 05 z71. These 4 runners seem so easy to build. I'm going to build one after watching this

@dimitarbenchev Жыл бұрын

Outstanding work and result !!! :)

@BladeRunner.43 2 жыл бұрын

badass build man!

@armandhuetdegrenier2994 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome … absolutely my heart beat ride for many years … thanks for the memories … in spirit, armand

@mountnhome 2 жыл бұрын

I have a '97 SR5 I am considering doing the same thing with. Still a good rig with 300k on the odometer, but a rather large bear committed suicide by stepping out in front of me, so the 'runner now needs some work on the front end. LOVED your bumper build!! Sagging in the rear also, as they all did, so I think it's getting a little lift as well.

@florindagonzalez5700 Жыл бұрын

Liked as soon as thr carpets came out. Subscribed when the bumper was replaced.

@fishingthesoutheast5404 2 жыл бұрын

Sick! Picked up a 99 sr5 4x4. In dark green, tires and wheels are on the way now

@johnnyblue4799 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@austinniemela 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jsvallee567 2 жыл бұрын

man ... you did an awsome job on this 4runner it look's better than a brand new one

@viniciusfonseca97 Жыл бұрын

Awesome transformation... I had a 4runner just like that and my dream was always to have a transformation just like you did. Gongrats, man!

@jerryneff6018 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome transformation

@jussepen6155 2 жыл бұрын

This was crazy ! I enjoyed the entire video -

@Dreamer-ty6hy 2 жыл бұрын

If I could have a 4 runner this would be the one ,even over a jeep Cherokee build. Nice work!

@ydachibrat 2 жыл бұрын

Золотые руки у тебя, друг, удачи и процветания! Привет из Сибири. Реально круто посмотреть как мастер работает, хотя понятно, что многие часы остались за кадром!

@Maciste982 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome, beautiful. Excelent work.

@magnus9165 2 жыл бұрын

That little fender bender looked like a great excuse to full build to REAL off road status!

@benjamin4808 Жыл бұрын

I love those headlights! I need them on mine

@Figgatopia 2 жыл бұрын

beo that transformation is sick!!! I'm in the process of.soing a body swap from 3rs gen 1999 to 3rd gen 2000 I'm so using your inspiration🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽, John in Michigan😀

@legendsclubproduction 2 жыл бұрын

Love your projects👍🏼

@chull21 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that was phenomenal!!!

@MrInternationalSound 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful work!!!!!! Great vid

@its_j9331 2 жыл бұрын

Wooow! To do what you just did man, speechless. Something I dream of doing one day 💯🤙

@joelsegovia6161 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! Good job guys

@todddiehl7252 2 жыл бұрын

Sick vid nice work thanks for sharing 👍

@tmph1814 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, great build!

@tyronemosley6810 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome man.. especially the bumper builds...👍

@williamlott7612 2 жыл бұрын

Another great job. You are talented my friend. Darlington, South Carolina

@adamzagaar3470 2 жыл бұрын

I want this car sooooo bad. Hope the wife loves more than I do

@1975lgpascal 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing 🤩 great job 👏🏼

@izzyroses242 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! 👍

@Gahblins_ 10 ай бұрын

Dude that's so sick! my dream to have one like that one day!

@makanasfishing1574 Жыл бұрын

epic work love the bumper

@macdiaz825 2 жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful transformation, you have to have skills and good taste to do that awesome work on a Toyota but at end it's so worth it ,I wish I knew how to do that kind of work !