Have I Gone TOO FAR? RAM BUILD REVEAL!
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Welcome back to The Explore Life! What a process this has been! After months of planning and building our Single Cab Ram for Australia, it is finally complete! Find out what we learned from the last builds and what we've changed to make this thing bulletproof! WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE NEW BUILD? LET US KNOW BELOW!
FOLLOW OUR DAY TO DAY ADVENTURES
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - The Build Concept
03:06 - Paint & PPF
06:56 - Barwork & Front End
10:12 - Under the Bonnet
11:45 - Wheels & Tyres
13:20 - Suspension
21:14 - Fuel Tank
21:52 - Roof Rack
25:45 - Tray & Toolboxes
29:30 - Tray Space & Spare Storage
32:15 - Rooftop Tent
38:33 - 270 Awning
41:40 - The Cab
44:03 - Canopy Storage
46:53 - 12V System
50:07 - Kitchen Setup
THE GEAR WE USE:
Outback Kitters: www.outbackkitters.au
EC Offroad: www.ecvisionsound.com
GCI Traytec: www.gcitraytec.com.au/
Bush Wrapz: bushwrapz.com.au/
The Bush Company: www.thebushcompany.com.au/
Brown Davis: www.browndavis.com.au/
Lightforce: www.lightforce.com/
Redarc Electronics: www.redarc.com.au/
BF Goodrich: www.bfgoodrich.com.au/
GME: www.gme.net.au/au/
ROH Wheels: roh.com.au/
Maxtrax: www.maxtrax.com.au/
#theexplorelife #4wd
@risole7576 23 күн бұрын
Take a shot every time he says “game changer” looks like I’m having tomorrow ooff
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Your welcome 🍻
@danielfutcher1764 22 күн бұрын
Came here to say the same 🤣🤣
@matthewcollas1404 24 күн бұрын
Do more affordable builds for the average Aussie.
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
Coming soon 👍
@markforster913 23 күн бұрын
I saw one yesterday, shitbox rusty 4.5l 80 series, he paid for the explore life window sticker, so was killing it...
@1tr1ck 22 күн бұрын
Cheaper to get a closed door respray 😮
@jacksonwelch9870 16 күн бұрын
bruz thats not what this channel is for, there's 100s of budget channels out there this clearly is not a channel focused on budget builds and thats how it should stay
@theexplorelife 16 күн бұрын
This channel is for me to build what I enjoy! From 5k to 350k and probably more next time. I love building 4x4s Boats Offroad trailers and then enjoy having fun with them. If you don’t like it carry on to a budget channel the content is free 😂
@simonhook2136 23 күн бұрын
My son and I had a drinking game , when you said "Guys" , fucken hammered 😂
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
😂😂
@jeyecomerford477 23 күн бұрын
or any buzz word he says
@TheWhitehilux 22 күн бұрын
Great looking rig! All the haters are just secretly jealous. Can't wait to see it on the Tele track
@rhysblack2542 22 күн бұрын
Folding Splash back on the cook top, you should bring it to the west and test it on the Gibb River Road. 👌
@si.milner 24 күн бұрын
Absolutely mint there Matt, such an awesome looking rig! Hope to see you boys up in Darwin after your cape trip!
@TwoCrabsAdventures 22 күн бұрын
Loving the invasion of the American 4x4s. Silverado Zr2 owner here. I think the 2500 would be hard work as a daily. Interesting to see how its goes on the Aussie tracks. I've taken my Zr2 1500 on same tracks as 79 and it gets it down, sometimes just. Not because of capability but pure size. Love it Team explore life
@Tom-ce8ib 19 күн бұрын
The altimate touring vehicle here in Straya is my 2006 Ford Courier 4x4 2.5 ltr ute mate.😂
@theexplorelife 19 күн бұрын
Hard to beat 😂
@-PORK-CHOP- 23 күн бұрын
Looks amazing, good to see the girls giving the boys a run for their money 👍👍
@julianconibear9189 22 күн бұрын
Love the new rig. Can't wait to see how well it goes touring round OZ. I've been using the Duetto water heater for 3 years. it's awesome, takes 15-20 mins when using the inverter (240 volts) or an hour when using solar (12 volts).
@theexplorelife 21 күн бұрын
Glad to hear it! So keen to try it out
@DieselDave 23 күн бұрын
Well done ya bastard! 😂 Just jealous, that's all. Best setup I've seen since the 'Pat Keg' gig. Can't wait to see how she fits down Patrol/Cruiser tracks. Hope it goes well mate. Cheers, dd
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Cheers mate 🍻🍻
@tleej26 24 күн бұрын
Epic setup, love the liveability of the canopy with so much thought put into it to be so practical. Look forward the touring videos to come🇳🇿
@samsymes475 24 күн бұрын
Get rid of the grid heater in the cummins and do the BANKS POWER upgrade!
@samsymes475 24 күн бұрын
Also only place I don't see it going is gunshot. Probably perfect wheelbase for it just a fraction wide haha
@peterstone5356 16 күн бұрын
Just me but my perfect setup will include an Icemaker. Coffee once a day, Whiskey many many times a night
@theexplorelife 16 күн бұрын
Would be primo! 😵
@jonsey300 24 күн бұрын
The evolution of explore life Matty, big channel, big truck, love ya work and keep up the good work bud 👍 as always 🍻🍻
@dalianrazvancucer330 21 күн бұрын
I'd love to see this monster on the Canning Stock Route. Have fun with it and enjoy it mate.
@theexplorelife 21 күн бұрын
On the list 🙌
@joediesel8267 15 күн бұрын
You nailed it 3min into the video. "It is achievable, and doable if that is your dream" Well said 👏
@maine-lygamingtips2039 23 күн бұрын
That's a sick setup. The big Ram looks ready to roll out north for some adventures 👍
@scottmckendry3541 22 күн бұрын
Great build mate. The only thing I’d change is swap the kitchen with the fridge. Seems strange why you have to walk around the kitchen to get to the fridge. Just a thought. Love your work
@ruirosado6289 24 күн бұрын
That's an awesome build. Everything looks very well thought out.
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
Appreciate it mate! Lots of time and effort has gone into it 🙌
@geoffbuckley1883 24 күн бұрын
Very nice rig, but I don't work for the CFMEU
@kano86_4x4_explore 21 күн бұрын
You've outdone yourself with this one mate, nice rig
@theexplorelife 21 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, can’t wait to use it!
@jakecleary6477 24 күн бұрын
Looks great dude
@fscottgray9784 23 күн бұрын
I love all you have done with this build. I thought I had my Power Wagon built up but yours is next level.
@barrythompson8813 16 күн бұрын
Nice build ! Looking forward to seeing how it goes off road.
@deanlangham869 21 күн бұрын
Sick rig, love the set up
@NickHorton-sq2jm 24 күн бұрын
Best build out there
@BullExploration 20 күн бұрын
Get the banks air intake horn .. the issue is the grid heater bolt rots off and ends up in cyl 6 fubaring your engine .. the banks intake gets rid of this issue
@mitchellmcguckin1241 16 күн бұрын
Sort out the cam lifter issue they have be my biggest tip there's a solid tappet conversion before it destroys cam.....
@nickadams3550 21 күн бұрын
Top episode mate! And let’s see the big girl do tassels
@njpw1402 23 күн бұрын
Amazing job Matt you have done a stellar job on my car 😂I’m just waiting for you to drop it off as I’m in wa 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I think nav said he would bring it over 😜
@jetset8888 23 күн бұрын
Nice one boyz
@tonykempthorne8178 20 күн бұрын
Yes the American trucks have a place in Australia. I remember your podcast you did with trip in a van and Justin said that they won’t take off ! Hmmm
@craigdawes3569 23 күн бұрын
Been following for a long time and was great meeting you and having chat at Perth 4wd show 2 years ago. Sad to say the unachievable excessive builds by most of you guys on KZfaq is honestly starting to change how good the episodes are to watch for me. Not hating just my opinion
@craigdawes3569 23 күн бұрын
Best episodes were back in the 76
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
thanks for the feedback mate. It doesn't matter to us what the vehicle is as long as we're getting outt there but this vehicle is the safest option for what we want to be towing
@cybergazza2140 19 күн бұрын
Can you not take any enjoyment from watching an awesome rig like this? It's not in my budget either, but surely there is some interest for you. Maybe even a light build, RTT set up, suspension, or wait for it, just seeing a great rig for what it's worth. These guys have to keep the lights on, this helps that. They've done heaps of cheap builds as have other content makers. Sometimes it's not always about you, and that's okay....
@jackharpermtb4368 24 күн бұрын
That’s a clean Ute
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
Thanks mate 🍻
@user-ok1yk9tu6k 24 күн бұрын
Love the rig looks great
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Glad you like it🍻
@JamaineObah-mt6sk 24 күн бұрын
To see how far you've become mate, is bloody inspiring. And the ram is on point Matty🤙
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
Thanks mate!
@sirbackdoorbandit 24 күн бұрын
Thats a big rig m8. And it is new ell set out But just to pop it into perspective that big rig is my house. Now also i realise that what u have spent is equivalent to a landcruiser n big van ensom. All in all well put together n u will get the use out of it
@MrLintfilter 22 күн бұрын
Nice build mate, got a few ideas to finish mine off!
@theexplorelife 21 күн бұрын
That’s what it’s all about mate!
@tommccarthy6399 23 күн бұрын
Bring it down to the Vic High Country snow wheeling test those 37s awesome job on the build 👌🏻
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Sounds good 💪
@nathanrodney 21 күн бұрын
Air fryer would be a game changer for camping with that power setup
@theexplorelife 21 күн бұрын
You rate them? Have never used one Offgrid but would be pretty handy!
@Colorado-overland2020 17 күн бұрын
Love the truck. Great build!!
@theexplorelife 16 күн бұрын
Cheers mate!
@JasonAnderson-pp5vh 24 күн бұрын
Get a banks monster ram intake manifold with grid heater delete.
@jerry50bmg65 23 күн бұрын
900th like from USA. Keep up the great work!
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Thanks mate!
@michaelbulla9231 11 күн бұрын
What a rig Matty well done Be nice to see over here in Wa
@Waazo0 24 күн бұрын
As a 21 year old plumber who has recently stumbled into the 4wheeling hobby, ur a fucking inspo mate. Keep up the amazing content. Much love from NSW
@jamberoobigsplah924 23 күн бұрын
Goddddddd
@jaydinireland8491 23 күн бұрын
You really think he paid for everything on it? Most of it is free from sponsors
@Waazo0 21 күн бұрын
@@jaydinireland8491 Ofc ik that. But they did the hard yard creating the brand and getting the sponsors.
@growler477 23 күн бұрын
Absolutely froth this rig, Been waiting for this video, Hopefully see it at Vic 4x4 show, all ya need is a Weber Q in there 🤙
@jescowan26 21 күн бұрын
hopefully the powerball hits :D I'm keen for a rig like this
@JustEnjoyLife88 23 күн бұрын
Clean build mate!! One of a kind that is for sure!! I’m keen to know the length of the canopy.
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
1700 mate
@JustEnjoyLife88 23 күн бұрын
@@theexplorelifecheers for the response!!
@ClaudeS-it7ks 22 күн бұрын
THE KIMBERLEY!!!!
@scotthepburn69 17 күн бұрын
Fucken love it matty, can’t wait to see where you take this beast, love the channel, keep em coming 👍
@theexplorelife 16 күн бұрын
Cheers Scott!
@jeffersonline698 24 күн бұрын
Saw it at the brissy 4x4 show. Matt it looks clean as
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
Thanks mate!
@MakingMoneyyy857 19 күн бұрын
Epic build
@theexplorelife 19 күн бұрын
Thanks mate!
@MakingMoneyyy857 19 күн бұрын
@@theexplorelife hope to see it in WA mate. Its wicked and you're doing your own thing!
@michaelbulla9231 11 күн бұрын
Might have to take the boys Tommy Cam and Quinny over to Fraser and make some cool content for all of you's
@michaeljohn4480 19 күн бұрын
Missing a Beer Tap Aye 😆
@lyndac7409 23 күн бұрын
Awesome rig, can't wait to see your adventures. What tow bar have you put on your rig? We have had a fail on our Ram 2500.
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Just the standard one at the moment mate
@cave_earthworks 24 күн бұрын
What gearbox does this have ? 68rfe or the aisin
@adamnorton9701 24 күн бұрын
Let's see this hit the Vic high country and tackle Mt Sunday track
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
It’s on the list 😂
@nathanv9627 16 күн бұрын
I respect the idea of bigger, better and advancing your channel and clickbait. Which you do fantastic at (no hate). But i feel you showed a more authentic passion when you got to build the 79 series. As if it was your actual dream. Now you're just doing side quests, haha 🤙
@theexplorelife 16 күн бұрын
79 was the dream mate but had it’s limitations. I’m trying to find out if this is a better platform. If it’s not I’ll go back 🙌
@ovmied00 22 күн бұрын
Would love a 2500 ram in a space/extra cab, would be the ultimate. Wish they would make them.
@theexplorelife 22 күн бұрын
That would be pretty cool!
@Cl4rky 24 күн бұрын
Surely needs an under tray surfboard drawer!!
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
That would be epic!
@simonnappa383 23 күн бұрын
Awesome rig Matty. 1st world problem I know, but with the drawers in the canopy (passenger side) did you consider having the release buttons (the yellow ones) as single hand release instead of needing both hands? From experience it saves you from having to put your beer down. 😂. Keep up the great content 🤙🏼
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Yeah for sure mate! Such a simple one but would definitely help
@outthenback9525 23 күн бұрын
Absolutely brilliant ute , what’s the insurance premium on a catalogue car like that?
@mudlovr 23 күн бұрын
To build a ram aev builds the best setup in my opinion factory supported by ram 3in lift 40" tires
@theexplorelife 22 күн бұрын
Yeah those are awesome hey!
@justintimms5663 20 күн бұрын
Can you buy the GCI kitchen separately?
@kyledenton1841 22 күн бұрын
Mint setup 👌 What are the weights/capacities etc. Still on a Car licence? (Ie. Under 4.5T GVM) Cheers 👍
@theexplorelife 21 күн бұрын
Nah mate this one’s on truck license. 5.3T gvm
@quagar6982 9 күн бұрын
You have the extra storage for chairs and table, you need something about 1m - 1.5m long to stand on as that kitchen is way too high. Otherwise, greet job on the truck.
@nathanjamesmcleod 24 күн бұрын
Could the kitchen bench and sink drop down, so normal size humans can use?
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
I’m pretty short but I’m pretty happy with how it’s setup, I’m sure it could be lowered more with extra brackets but would be a bit bulky
@Eveloffroad 23 күн бұрын
Man I need that front bumper in the US for our 2024 build.
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Hit up the team from outback Kitters, they might be able to help out
@Eveloffroad 23 күн бұрын
@@theexplorelife I actually have emailed them. We are going back and forth now. Epic truck btw. You guys have the full size trucks figured out.
@anbu999 23 күн бұрын
The driving light cover could have been modified into spelling "R" "A" "M". Is this 350k more capable than Patrol ?
@luked237 23 күн бұрын
I would imagine the 79 with all the work it had done on it, the ram is probably cheaper.
@evanmelleuish3219 23 күн бұрын
Love the rig, i would still go with the 2500 so can take the family. But for a single bloke with no kids prime rig
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Yeah the dual cab in America was epic, perfect family rig I reckon
@TnnR53 22 күн бұрын
Couldnt agree more, im also of the opinion that if you go driving one of these around pretty good chance you'll need to upgrade to the dual cab within 6-9months 💦
@IAmBoxman911 23 күн бұрын
Navs needs a hot water shower? I just watched him spend 3 days living in a shelter built out of sticks and leaves! Can't wait to see more episodes with this awesome rig!
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
He puts it on when he needs to 😂
@nickjessup4026 20 күн бұрын
Next build needs “game changer” and “understatement” tally I’ve lost count
@bradleymarais1914 22 күн бұрын
What a machine looks like it will concour all, must be honest at that price i would be too scared to take it off road and get damaged 😭. All the way from SA, South Africa 💪
@nathandwight2354 10 күн бұрын
Why not turn the tray side into a prep tray/table so it right next to you?
@joshsmith3314 19 күн бұрын
So its RHD?? can you buy American trucks already rhd in oz?
@theexplorelife 19 күн бұрын
They get converted over here mate! This one was ordered especially and converted by AUSMV
@Aidan_wesley 23 күн бұрын
Good content.when you need a part in the bush what happens then ?79 was WAY BETTER !
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
We’ll find out mate, loved the 79 but time for a new challenge!
@Aidan_wesley 23 күн бұрын
@@theexplorelife yeah that’s right mate can’t wait to see it out on the trips miss that 79 though 🍺
@aidanmair7754 23 күн бұрын
Was all down hill after the D22 Navborgini mate 😉
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
😂 loved the d22
@kromey111 24 күн бұрын
Aren’t the BFG HD Terrains stronger ? Made for US Trucks
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
We can’t get them in 37s here yet, but keen to try them out sometime!
@gen1c8rs88 23 күн бұрын
@@theexplorelife What about Nitto Trail Grappler MT 37x13.50r18, full sized and tough.
@sethspencer6069 23 күн бұрын
Why’d you go the 3000w vs 2000w inverter?
@theexplorelife 22 күн бұрын
Double induction mate
@kurtbunter3395 24 күн бұрын
Are they the stock mirrors or are they the after market?
@AussieDazza 24 күн бұрын
They’re stock. The mirrors up been changed on the new model RAM’s.
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
Factory mate 👍
@haydenmarshall9341 23 күн бұрын
Why is the stereo on the opposite side from the kitchen and awaning? That's about all that's missing. Awesome work!
@theexplorelife 22 күн бұрын
A bit too big to fit in there - looking at other mounting options or a smaller unit
@Jaa_16 23 күн бұрын
Think the start comment was for Tommy. I noticed his been having a few below the belt shots at explore.
@bigles4545 24 күн бұрын
Lost me phone in that water over the other side next to the waterfall. I soon found out not to take ya phone out with you when on the jetski
@Anthony-xn1zh 20 күн бұрын
You guys use air fryers at all? Wouldn’t mind seeing a set up with an air fryer built in somewhere
@davidwood2654 23 күн бұрын
Got ya 5% market sorted.. let’s do all the else more so.. what’s the common Aussie doing ?
@davidwood2654 23 күн бұрын
Sponsored sorted .. love ya stuff Matt.. a few years ago.. now skipping a bit
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
We are currently building a Hilux which is what an average AUSSIE owns most of. But I like building the best rigs I possibly can so that’s why I built it for me not for anyone else 🤙
@emmaferrato3885 24 күн бұрын
Daym…so sell my house to go 4wd’ing haha. Love ur content but this is getting a little out of this world for the normal 4wder unless u sell your soul to sponsors hahaha
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
Not for everyone mate, we’re just trying something new to see if it’s possible. Who knows if this will perform 🤷♂️
@emmaferrato3885 24 күн бұрын
@@theexplorelife it’ll wheel as well as the driver makes it wheel 😆 hope it does but! For sustainability sake. Mother earth and most 4wders love a sustainable approach & outcome 🙏
@jackreid8233 23 күн бұрын
Needs an ice maker to be the ultimate tourer. The rigs and content are amazing keep up the great work. Look forward to seeing what you do in the future.
@jamberoobigsplah924 23 күн бұрын
Every other Chanel has the “ultimate touring rig” Bit sick of it
@krismezza 23 күн бұрын
These KZfaq channels are turning more into 'look at me, look at me', instead of showing off the beautiful country we live in. Everything's sponsored content, mostly out of the everyday Australians price point in this current market
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Ever watched a car builders show ? Imagine if they just built what every day aussies drive 😂 I love building the baddest 4wds boats trailers I don’t like building what everyone else has I love the challenge of building something unique and then we use the shit out of our projects.
@jaydinireland8491 23 күн бұрын
But didn't you say in another comment the car doesn't matter to you? It's more about getting out there
@theexplorelife 22 күн бұрын
@GabeRonalds-zt1nl😂😂 mate you have no idea.
@deanlangham869 21 күн бұрын
Take it to tassie
@theexplorelife 20 күн бұрын
On the list 💪
@andygrimshaw9519 24 күн бұрын
Mint truck we saw it at the Brisbane show when we were foing Queensland east coast trip this yr but a bit big for us up here in the uk!! My y61 struggles on some of out tight lanes( tracks) being a bit too big
@joshuacoulson2361 24 күн бұрын
👌👌
@redman2787 21 күн бұрын
very hard to get a good property near brisbane but if you can find one it will be worth 2x in 6 years just my thoughts
@advNORTH 23 күн бұрын
lots of good ideas for my 2500. awesome rig
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Glad you like it!
@jeremywilliams2100 24 күн бұрын
What do u do if u rip or puncture a airbag?
@theexplorelife 24 күн бұрын
Carry a spare just in case
@jeremywilliams2100 24 күн бұрын
@theexplorelife love the idea was just wondering. Never heard of 1 popping on like a cruisermaster set up but just thought u would be in some trouble. Would be a mad conversion 2 4 link a normal dual cab with bags. Alot better ride and still good load carrying
@simonhook2136 23 күн бұрын
I think only a two door let's you down as a tourer
@theexplorelife 23 күн бұрын
Yeah it might mate, not sure yet
@absolutelegend5519 23 күн бұрын
Should’ve colour coded the internal of the canopy setup White doesn’t match anything
@DAF92561 23 күн бұрын
End of the day 350k single cab Ute. Won’t go anywhere or do anything better or more than what a 35k Ute in any form can do. Says you want to do the big builds etc but I reckon you’ll gain more appreciation doing your trips in a “regular Aussies” 4x4 and doing your trips in that and see how you really go then. Don’t get me wrong I’ll still watch all these youtubers/influences for the locations they go to but it’s all a race to outdo and 1 up the other channels and stay relevant. How did we survive camping in swag with an esky and tarp back in the day? Or maybe it was all we needed before the cameras came out? Call me a hater but just my 2 cents worth.
@theexplorelife 22 күн бұрын
Definitely not about what’s the biggest and craziest build. I have just as much fun if not more in our budget builds! for us this is a challenge as well as the safest option with what we’re planning to tow 👍
@nhudatiger5637 19 күн бұрын
Do you ever run a Bunutop roof top tent…..? If not….. Why not…..?
@theexplorelife 19 күн бұрын
Nah mate not a fan of the powered lift & extra weight. Some things I reckon are best kept simple 👌
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