Unstoppable Land Cruiser 80 Rock Crawler Episode 1. Budget Off-road Build.
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 29. 08. 2024
- Let's build a "budget friendly" crawler that can tackle the best trails in the USA!
This 1997 Lexus lx450 started life as a luxury SUV but few people know that these are built with some seriously tough parts.
This is actually an 80 series Land Cruiser with a bunch of extra stuff on it. Since you could order this from the factory with front and rear lockers, I would even argue that this is the original Rubicon trimmed 4x4.
Since shooting this video I already want to completely change the bumper design lol. I'm glad I put down the welder and walked away because I have some clarity and am ready to shoot the next episode.
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Sorry to see that Edward Shin couldnât make it but love that youâre partnering with Dave on this one. Couldnât believe they shut down Dirt Everyday on MotorTrend. Just voted for you guys!
Thank you for the support! We need it!
@@DirtLifestyle yeah, looks like the other teams are really far ahead atm. Go vote everyone! Not that hard to make an OnX account!
Iâm loving this man! You got this!!!
@@lexus_offroad_adventures Voting will always be a popularity contest, not any measure of ability.
You really can't ask for a better fab partner than Dave, all of his builds are creative and capable.
Your the father of your 5 year old. Never say you are babysitting him. You are being a father. And never feel you can't have him on your channel. He only adds to the awesomeness!!!
Think he meant like babysitting at work
Itâs not that deep
Bull bar looks better imho, love the way it frames the grille. Also SUPER hyped you're going to be working with Dave! Rad guy!
I agree with you on both points. Do a bull bar with Dave.
I also vote bull bar
As someone with kids 4:05 was the best part of the video. That genuine excitement to use tools and take stuff apart was absolutely amazing.
I had to pause the video to come make this comment. Seeing his reaction and enjoyment of working with you on it, that was awesome!
Using a tennis ball with the porta-power to push on the panel helps push the dent without seams from the tool. Just a tip for future dent repairs. That rig is looking great. đ„ đ I say add a 2" lift and custom links with those longer shocks.
Nate + Dave + LX450 = I'm all in. Really enjoying this series
Screw the rules on this one! Letting your son help will definitely be more solid core memories for him later on! Also, it's just awesome to see he already likes building cool rigs like his dad!
I miss the days when the kids were little, "helping Daddy." Sure, I could do it in less than half the time by myself. Every bolt had to be broken loose first. Every bolt had to be torqued down at the end. They couldn't lift anything that wasn't really light. I had to hold parts in place while they started the bolts. There were other times when a tiny hand was perfect to reach into a space or like when bleeding brakes, all I needed was someone to push and release a pedal or hold something i couldn't reach. I just enjoyed the hours spending time together.
Nate, if help from a 5 year old son "breaks the rules," I would argue that we have lost sight of what is important in life.
My 2 yr old daughter loves putting my blue gloves on and handing me bolts and wrenches. Start ââem young
My best joy was watching was seeing your kid helping you. Reminded me as a kid helping my mechanic dad. Thank you.
#2 Bullbar all the way, it suits the front end of the LC better than a stinger does, wow congrats to Ed for a career opportunity, he's a great buddy fo yours and i am sure he'll stop by to see how you and Dave Chapelle are making out on the build, with the 2 of you putting your absolutely mad skills together this will just get that much more super interesting and bring new energy to the build along with crazy off road knowledge , you two are gonna build one very interesting Land Cruiser, Woohoo đit just gets better from here forward
Still the BEST offroad/build CZcams channel out there.
I vote for 2, the bull bar! I like how the flat bar goes along with the grille.
Also for the winch handle, could you cut a hole on the top of grille to where you could open the hood and reach your hand in behind the grille to move the lever? Or is the transmission cooler in the way? Also yeah throw in a small lift to call it good on the cutting and potentially damaging the body with the tires
You guys have my vote. Can't believe two of my favorite CZcamsrs are teaming up! đ đ„čđ„Č go team Dave & Nate!!!!
What I love bout Nateâs builds is he takes the time for the little details. As a perfectionist my self I know his pain. But we have to really appreciate the dedication so many guys would left the dents and holes from pulling the trim. Nate is top notch builder with a vision and you can tell every time he takes pride in all his work. Like I tell my wife âIâm gonna doit the right way if itâs got my name on it. I donât half ass or I wonât claim itâ đ
I actually like this build the best. Def more something most of us could do, not that most donât have the skill, but most are limited in time, money, space and or tools. Thanks for making some great videos. Love your son helping you/ baby sitting. I think every person on here can relate đ.
Glad to hear it! I really want this to be relatable đ
#2. The lines of the Bull Bar looks perfect. Really clean and matches the overall look and feel of the vehicle. Looks great, rooting for you!
I agree looks way better
Awesome content Nate! You've been busy, good thing you had your son helping you, love his enthusiasm! #2, nice clean classy look. Good luck!
Thank you!
Option 2! That bull bar look is sick for that truck! At first when you released that this was the vehicle yâall chose I was really bored and more interested in the other rigs⊠with this video though.. I 100% see the vision and am stoked to see this come together! Might be one of my favorite rigs thus far that Iâve seen you build on your channel!
Keep up the great work and good luck with the challenge!
Super stocked to hear dave joining in on the project, the team of you will be one heck of a force to be reckoned withđ€
I vote for the bull bar 2
If the budget has the room I would leave the front suspension as is and would do a single trangulated rear witch would Allow you to stretch a few inches and alow more travel without choping a while bunch out of the body
I'm loving the fact that you include your son in this build. It reminds me of my Dad & Uncles back in the day that I would help. I have a feeling that your probably gonna really like this ride after the work & trials are done! I got my money on this one! Have fun, and be safe as always! See you on the next one!
So pumped to see you and Dave work together on this! My two favorite CZcams fabricators. Love what youâre doing. Keep it up!
Thanks for the 20%. Iâve had AllTrails app for a couple years. Love it. Been using OnX more. Took the plunge. 20% off a warn winch sold me. I voted for the dumpster fire!! Been watching you for years back when bleepinâ.. Been a dirteveryday type a dude!! Ran into Dave a couple times, excited for the new chapter!! On a off-road race team, 714F. đȘđ€đ€đ đ»
A body lift might also help you winch clutch level issue as well.
Not many body lifts on the trails. might as well drive a avalanche if you have a body lift here in Texas. Youâll get some shit no doubt đ€·ââïž
New fav vehicle on the channel. Im down with #2.
I vote 2. Looks a lot better, matches the body lines a whole lot better.
Do both, stinger and bullbar, it wil be stronger, because triangels and look very good. Awesome build, 39s is a very bold move, but a big rig can take these. Just needs a tiny lift. I really like the quality of your work. LC is an excellent choice.
Incredible video from start to finish, and the addition of Dave is AMAZING!! He makes great content on his own, and you guys together will be excellent.
To use the free spool function without cutting the grill, look into warn remote air clutch, or warn air free spool.. I remember seeing the Aussie channel 4wd24/7 using something like this to select fee spool with the flip of a dash switch
For the winch clutch use a swivle socket with a long handle welded to it and some sort of bracket so you can get to it from right under the hood.
Just started wrenching with my six year old grandson and it was fun to see you doing the same with your son. Good Memories for sure.
Production on your videos keeps getting better and better. I appreciate the time and effort you put into this for your viewers.
Bro, you aint babysitting, you're teaching your boy the work
Stick with me while I share my accumulated thoughts on this build thus far! Yes, door mods take time! I only have one side done on my ZJ and really need to match it on the other side. Next time you're doing body work like the rear arches maybe try some panel bond instead of filler on that edge joint. It's structural and will be more weather resistant than the fiberglass filler. Maybe try an extension piece on the free spool lever than extends out through the grille. It may need to have a bell crank with the way the lever turns, but would be a trick setup without having to cut the grille. Sorry to Ed can't do the build, but I wish him luck on his new endeavor! Dave will be a great build partner and I think the two of you work in a similar fashion. Bullbar hoop fits the shape of the FJ80 better.
Great advice!
2! I hate stingers đ
Dude, the other guys donât have a chance with you and Dirt Head Dave being a team! WOW! This is going to be fun to watch!!!
A flat football may have worked for the rear dent.
It would be cool to try!
@@DirtLifestyle its more of a last resort thing, but you did an amazing job with that little bit of space. I'm really loving this truck so far.
I love that youâre son is involved at such a young age! Youâre a great example.
My first thought for the free spool situation would be make some kind of extension so that you can pop the hood and actuate it from above the grill. Not sure how it would work but I think you can figure it out.
In the Middle East we got the 80 series Land Cruiser in a base model called the â GX â that didnât have those over fenders, the base model also came with a manual transmission and steel wheels and some of them even came with a factory winch on the front
Love seeing Dave join you! Two awesome fabricators! I'd rock the stock components, but that's just me.
lol I agree with your son taking things apart is always fun it's the putting things back together that isn't normally very fun
Could always say you paid your son in PB&J's
PB&J still costs and with inflation it would be something like $80.
Lol true
As an FZJ80 owner, I love to see when these machines are revived and kept alive. Hope to keep mine going for years and hopefully pass it down.
CABLE... Twist pull style right in the cab! BAM!!! Simple
Love the bad lands floor Jack. I have one and it was one of the better investments I made last year. Came in super handy when I needed it
When I was like 5 I used to help my grandpa with this, we would use a slide hammer that requires drilling a hole. It worked.
#2. It goes with the look and style of the front end.
#2 Bull Bar! It vibes with the already square look of the cruiser.
This was a nice change. Do more on her project. Back to black on the black plastics, restore the headlights or upgrade them with LED. And do a small push bumper.
I love your competition, but you got my vote by bringing a Land Cruiser. When you go 1-tons, dibs on your 80 axles please. Digging the portal axles on the Samurai too.
Wow, I can't believe Nate is a full on Toyota guy now. I never would have seen it coming.
Sike, this is one of the few worth liking đ
I vote to keep the stock suspension points, radius arms up front and 4 link in the rear is hard to beat. Upgrade to a beefy lower control arms and beef up those lower control arm frame mounts. I'm digging the no-lift mentality!
Spend your money on low gears in the transfer case and axles lockers. Beef up transmission skids and bumpers.
Use the leftover cash on a 7 PSI turbo and get the horsepower to drive over Colorado passes at the speed limit!
Hey Nate,
I would say keep it simple and on a budget.
This is my first time leaving a comment, but I have been a subscriber since 2018. Your videos not only are educational in so many ways, but inspiring as well. Really because watching your videos have giving me the encouragement to create and fabricate 3 major projects from scratch for my truck.
- 1st. project was a custom bull bar add on for my Weston winch try,
- 2nd. custom rock sliders/steps (slider kit was for Toyota trucks then I added Dimond plat),
-3rd. Custom Expedition style roof rack. Something like the 4runner style (This one I am super proud of)
I have a 2007 GMC Yukon which is not a common platform for overlanding. So there isn't a lot of bolt on overland support for this style of truck which has made me to get creative.
Just wanted to say, thank you for your videos and encouragement.
Definitely the bull bar! Looks way cleaner
Your sons enthusiasm makes me so happy! Keep up the good work dad.
2! Bull bars and Dave's are where it's at!đđ
it's nice to see you have your little helper. this kind of stuff is great for kids, to see their dads working and problem-solving. Good job
Definitely stinger with side bars looks awesome! Great content
I like the idea of the bullbar and the stinger! Thatâs my vote
Teaming up with UA Chronie is great strategy for making it to UA, Onyx challenge win or not! You're a smart man... Can't wait to see how this thing turns out! Thanks for bringing back that old commercial back from the past, I remember that one!!
Buddy drove trough one shallow river with his 2016 tacoma and hydrolocked it. Save to say snorkels are definitely worth it even outside of general air quality.
Also love this. You just mangling on it does hurt but the 80s might be my dream car and this is pretty sick
Team Pickled Chaps!! Two of the best offroad personalities!! WOOO! Dream team. Voting for yâall right now!
Who cares for the rules when Chris gets to help and so excited about it! We need more Chris and his flashing shoes đ
Nate,
This is Dann @ Mountain Sign In Hayden Idaho. I fallow your channel. I know Kevin who wrapped your truck. Anyway I've been painting for 30 years. I set my spray gun up with at air pressure adjustment right at the quick connect. Make it quick & easy to change pressure back I forth as I go. I saw you were using a single stage paint. No reducer. Here's my suggestions. Use reducer. It comes in different temp ranges. You can get the Viscosity percentage from the manufacture. You thin your paint & pour the right amount threw a Viscosity funnel and time it to get to the Recommendations. What I saw was you were moving your spray gun to slow. Due to how thick it was. I spray as thin of a wet coat as I can & still looking wet. Don't ever stop the movement of the spray gun. If you do, instant run. When I do get a run I let the paint set a little & then take some masking tape & Put it sticky side down on the run. It's not a 100% but it helps. Nest I do a second wet coat. Another thing I do is to start with I open up the doors & hood etc., turn down the pressure & spray the interior door jams, etc. Then I shut them & spray all around the edges of doors & hood etc. That's when I go to my first thin wet coat. Hope this helps. Give me a call if you would like 208-659-1362. Continue the great content.
Dann
Iâm so glad to find this series. I have the exact same vehicle. I wanted to remove the plastic cladding but didnât know the best way to go about it. Now I do. I just donât have the skills. Wish me luck.
Love that winch mount on top of the rails. đđ
Thank you for spending some time on the bodywork filming. Itâs truly appreciated by me⊠the guy who hasnât ever done it but needs to do a ton of it
i definitely like the stinger in the middle of the bull bar, classic trail gear crawler style. i have 2 lx450s and have the old man emu stock height springs in them front and rear. 861 and 862. for 200 bucks a pair, they will work alot better for you than the lx springs which are softer than lc springs stock. you can limit your travel and make the stock rear springs work, but even adding a full cooler will affect your static height. the old man emu springs will be alot more predictable and still flex like a sick giraffe
Nice Build, In The Raw Love It!
Mine is 04 LC 100, Lifted 3", Diff Drop, Push Bar /Winch, Low Pro Roof Rack, Air Bags, Old Man Emu Shocks
Option 3 bull sting! Relief cut the bull bar where the stinger would touch in the front and weld it all together.
Bull bar for sure and good for Ed and his opportunity but Dave will be a great teammate for this comp
Trust me do 4.88 and transfer case gears, 5.29 have a weak pinion and with the high and low range reduction gears and 4.88 is a strong combo..nice build and yes I have a cruiser addiction I own way to manyâŠ
Number 2. Bull bar looks awesome.
Loving the philosophy and execution of this build. Can't want to see you in the competition man!
I like the stinger addition idea.
You got my vote when you picked a cruiser!
Great idea with the mental tabs to fill hole⊠a great time saver
Nate, cool idea's, go with # 2, "Bull Bar" better functionality! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!
****ing Dirtheadshed is joining the team!?!? Hell to the yes!!!
I saw this video like the week it was published and was trying to find this build series again ever since, because I forgot to subscribe lmfao, glad I found it again
Dave will be a great addition, and thanks for the coupon code, thatâs the incentive I needed to upgrade to elite.
The magnet drill,is sweet!
The bull bar is definitely the look for this
Glad to see that the winch got up a little, before it was too low. This is just right. Make some cables and pullyâs to freespool it.
Donât do an upper bumper, but instead continue de bumper down and backwards so you can glide over the rocks.
Chapelle is a great teamplayer, so thatâs a win
For the reartyres : try to get the wheels inwards in the body, the more flex the better. Now it is maybe a littleâŠ.. not flex. The wheels can still sticking out a little bit, because of the inwards motion of the top of the wheel when compressing the suspension.
By the way, a land cruiser is NEVER a pigâŠ.đ
I vote 2 for Bull bar honestly. It matches the grill profile much more.
Stoked your partnering up with dirt head Dave !
Def agree on the snorkel situation. Hell I clogged up Apple at hammers this year
I really hope you and Dave win this vote!!!!
Man, I love these old Toyotas. Don't know how I didn't find this channel earlier! Love the content with your son - that's how I grew up, and it made for some really good memories with my dad.
I'd love to see some content with that old J series Jeep truck! My first vehicle was a '77 J10 that my dad and I built together, so I've always had a soft spot for them.
Thats awesome dave is joining your team, I was hoping dave and fred would get together to do something but it sounds like they live to far apart now, oh well. go team dirt lifestyle.
2 in my opinion, whatever you pick, both look awesome.đ
Nate and Chapelle??? YES!
Amen on snorkeling your rig. I plumbed mine into the glovebox so I didnât have a tree grabber. Plus it sounded cool when the butterflies opened up.
Thatâs not babysitting thats great father son time!
2x4 from behind is how I pushed mine out. Previous owner had those tail light guards and they make those dents perfectly every time.
haha, I love having my kids participating in the garage, but i'm not sure I would call an advantage nor cheating
Its help but its not making the work more time efficientđ Its an amazing way to spend time together, and they can tell their friends that they helped mom/dad build a real car, in this case a really cool carđ
Great content. Great vid. Up the yota. Tons of lifted 80âs down under here in Aus but this is so sick on 39âs, rock crawler spec stuff hell yea
I love this rig already! Smart to think long term too and make it exactly how you want now.
Dave is a awesome dude man. I think it will make a great partnership. I vote 1 Stinger
first time viewer and I'm hooked! with regards to the winch clutch toggle, weld up or out forwards through the slits in the grill as a extension. option 2 BULL BAR ALL THE WAY!!
WRT the whinch control.
Option A: Mount a pus/pull rod system to the handle of the clutch for (obviously involves modifying the handle). The other end of the rod would have to be is an accessible position, perhaps through the grill.
Option B: Make a turn buckle system for the clutch with either a completely new clutch handle or by modifying the existing. This would be a lot more labor intensive but would allow you to place the "Locking/unlocking device" on a custom location. Another drawback is more fancy turny things, more places for failure.
My 2c. Great work as always!
Every 1/4 inch counts when you're trying to fit it into a tub. No truer words have been spoken!
Isnât it awesome to have your boy helping in the shop? My son just turned 5 and heâs really starting to actually be real help lol heâs been out in the shop with me since he was 3 but like you said âhelpâ đ I feel your pain donât tell my wife but heâs ran the chain saw and a torch more than Iâd like to admit lol