Most unique 4x4 from the 90s (1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS and gear review)
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Follow me up the canyon to check out my Isuzu VehiCROSS and some cool gear.
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Gear reviewed:
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Cliq camping chair - amzn.to/3vFUVDq
Cliq bag - amzn.to/3sHkbau
Atomic lighter - amzn.to/35uwhLi
Octane Motorwerks merch:
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My Camera Gear:
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GoPro Hero Session 5 - amzn.to/3KfEaTK
Suction cup - amzn.to/35SlOZT
Tripod - amzn.to/3IMegGS
Mic Adapter - amzn.to/35R9ARB
External Rode Mic - amzn.to/3vHpglg
Session 5 aluminum case - amzn.to/3vEYI3Q
Hero aluminum case - amzn.to/3HRh4kU
Accessory kit - amzn.to/3Cj10as
#offroad #camping #isuzu #vehicross #biolite #lighter #campchair
these things are so fkin underrated
Great video. I bought a 1999 VX from the original owner with 104,000 miles. It sat for several years so it needed some work. Black on Black made the cladding like new. Going to get it wrapped because painting it is to expensive. love this car!!
That’s way awesome! Thanks for watching!
Lil mighty might!!!
I have a 99 as well .mine's even more rare being one of the iron Man editions. Everywhere I go I get bombarded with people asking what is that thing ,mostly at gas stations . I see a lot of potentials in these machines .I think they are so cool. Really stand out . I'd like to LS swap mine or do a EV conversion. 111k on mine
That’s awesome! If you end up doing a engine swap I’d love to know how it goes. I’ve thought about an LS swap as well. EV would also be super cool!
I got a 99 as well..called space junk..my daily driver and i love it
Hi Bryan, saw your comment I am thinking about buying one it’s a 99 model, how is the overall reliability of the car? Specially in the 3.5 v6 engine ?
Thank you
@@angrygerman3286 hi sir saw your comment, wanted to ask you how is the overall reliability of the vehícross ? Specially the 3.5 engine ? I am thinking on buying one, do your recommend it ?
Thank you!
@@AVMD83 In my situation The engine is not reliable Has 2 dropped cylinders On the 2nd engine 111k
Nice review and landscape cinematography keep up the good work 😎.
Thank you!
I have a 1999 too. Just shy of 200000 miles. Had the transmission rebuilt this summer, took a while to find all the parts and I've only driven about 50 miles since the rebuild. The only other issue is the Power Steering leak and the Cruise control not working any more. Hope to pull the front end apart next summer to replace the Power Steering pump and all the lines, replace all the rubber vacuum and water lines and fix the passenger side leak under the windshield. Have only played with the All Wheel drive in the snow (FUN) and a bit on a rocky trail in Oklahoma. Might look for one of those electric generating stoves.
Awesome to here of other running VehiCROSS’s out there! I’ll probably need to rebuild my transmission soon, worked it pretty hard in Moab and it hasn’t been the same since. I also need to fix a steering leak but I did pickup a seal kit recently. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
So awesome! Looks like an RC car come to life!
Where do you get parts for one of those. I seen one the other day and actually like it. I love different and weird things.
I’ve surprisingly been able to get most general parts from local parts stores. The VehiCROSS shares a lot of parts with the Isuzu Rodeo which as a little easier to come by. As for some of the special interior parts I’ve been able to source from eBay.
Nice rig looks mean on km3s great review
Thank you! It’s been a fun rig and hopefully gets even better over time.
At Isuzu the only way to go on the rear seats it`s on the passenger side,no matter if its LHD or RHD. So it`s normal to have no acces on the driver side.
Beautiful VX. Did you do a lift as well? What are the tires and wheels? I think you have it perfectly fit
Thank you! I put taller springs in the rear, maybe +2” and cranked the torsion bars up front with some fender trimming. The wheels are XD Series Xd137 Fmj - 17X9 wrapped with 33x12.5 BFGoodrich KM3. Thanks for watching!
@@octanemotorwerks Thank you!
Nicely done brother 👍
Thank you for your support brother!
Im trying to put big tires on my vehicross. You mentioned you have 33x12.50 width? And that width and size doesnt rub on full turns? Also,any idea how much you raised car from stock height to make tire size work?
Thanks! Car looks nice
Ya mine are 33x12.5. I put lift springs in the rear and cranked the torsion bars on the front. Had to trim the front fenders on both the front near the bumper and hammer the rear in a bit but they clear pretty well. Thanks for watching!
Do you think $6500 for the 00 in good condition with 160k on it is an okay deal? I've found two in my state, the other has 80k on it and a busted bumper they want 10k.
That’s probably a decent deal. I got my 1999 for $5k in 2018 with close to 200k miles. It was in great condition at the time but it’s showing its age now.
They stop making I think for pressure from all the manufacturers cause was ahead millions of years from the others I’ll get one soon love it
They really were ahead of their time. It's such a cool vehicle. If you are serious about getting one I may be willing to sell mine. Thanks for watching!
The story I heard was it was a concept not expected to generate the attention it did. The molds were made from a ceramic material and when they no longer could make quality parts they stopped making the vehicle.
when you say "All time 4WD" did you mean it's running 4wd even in highways?
Yes it always has the front axles engaged however the TOD system (Torque On Demand) doesn’t give them constant power unless the you use the power/snow modes or unless you shift into 4Low . You can unplug the TOD under the passenger seat to keep it in 2WD and I’ve heard of some setting up a switch to turn it off easier.
Hi very nice video !
How is the reliability in this 3.5 engines ? I ve heard they have some problems, is this true ?
Thank you.
Thank you! I’m definitely not an engine expert but mine has over 200k miles and has always run well for me and I used to daily drive it before I bent the steering in Moab. Thanks for watching!
Keep it full of oil and they will run a long time. The do leak some and maybe consume some too. Mine is under 200000, but not by much. Have driven it lots of miles since buying it used. with a bit over 100000 miles on it.
no rock sliders?
Unfortunately no. They would be helpful for sure. I’ve smashed the plastic pretty good.
Do you have any update on your roof rack?
I should but have been a slacker and focused on other projects. I did scoop up a Yakama rack to use for now.