EPIC Garage Built Long-Travel Suspension // Toyota Sequoia // Tundra
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- čas přidán 30. 01. 2023
- This took me about 5 months working evenings and weekends in my garage. If you're a fabricator leave me some tips in the comment section!
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I've watched COUNTLESS youtube videos of people building things. There's something about this one: the background music, your narration, the pace of the editing. I could watch this all day! Well done.
Wow what a great compliment man thank you!
It’s perfect
Honestly, super inspiring! I love that you didn’t just throw money at this. You challenged yourself, learned new things, and built something super cool. It’s a great reminder to me that it’s the journey that’s most important.
I agree 100% brother thanks for commenting
You have an amazing wife man. Not a lot wife’s will let this happen. But she’s a keeper. And you right is nice man, idk how you found motivation for this but I can’t. I give you big props. Keep up can’t wait see you built a 4Runner like this.
She's definitely a keeper. Especially now that we own an actual shop so I'm not just out in the driveway anymore.
Thanks for commenting man, you'll find the motivation if you want something bad enough
Just wanted to say, months ago, I was trying to decide how to take the next step. Your video was just enough inspiration to start my own fabrication business.
I started building arms like yours, just extended oem arms, and it snowballed into a full on boxed 3.5” long travel kit. Mapped my own designs and everything. I’m weeks away from being finished and this has spawned many other projects and customers.
So all that said, I wanted to thank you!
That's dope man thanks for telling me!
Dude you’re an absolute madman!
Thanks for detailing this build so thoroughly and for sharing your struggle and honesty regarding it. All I could think the whole time was “this is so much work” but I totally agree with your philosophy. I really want to get a welder and start learning to fabricate. Hearing your thoughts about taking on new challenges was inspiring!
I also really want to know how this all holds up and performs over time so keep us updated!
I been called a lot worse than a madman lol. Thanks so much I'll keep y'all updated
I recently purchased an 07 sequoia to take my girlfriend and her three kids on road trips and eventually overlanding. I've done a 2 inch suspension kit with 33s so far. Your videos are so inspiring, it makes me want to learn how to weld so that i can eventually do front/rear aluminum bumpers. Thankyou for putting out such great videos.
Nice
You can do it man! Just make sure you're good at grinding 😉
Love what you said about "self induced hardship" that totally resonates with me, or any hardship for that matter, if we survive it we always come out better/stronger for it. The satisfaction you feel afterwards is immeasurable!
Absolutely 100%
Great job man of the year ... thanks for the lessons to learn and all ur nice videos. Keep it up & good luck the hard work! Best
Thank you sir! Have a great day!
Wonderful video, as someone also working on a build and working out all the problem solving involved its wonderful and stressful all at the same time. Thanks for sharing ur journey.
That's a great way to put it yeah, wonderful and stressful at the same time!
Super awesome build! Crazy to see how much work you put into this wow!
Thanks for watching!
You have my respect. Kudos for tackling such a project, especially with "basic" tools that anyone can have reasonable access to. I love seeing your posts in the 1st gen and sequoia groups. You certainly gained a subscriber on here now as well.
Thanks man yeah you really don't need much to jump in and get started 💪
Totally inspiring! Just picked my 06 limited 4wd. Thank you for all the great vids!
2006 that's a great year...much more pep in its step than my 2003
Working on buying my first big tree. Your videos make me want it even more. Thanks for sharing.
Cool man they really are great vehicles!
You’re the man! True inspiration for any diy guy. Long travel dreams come true
Thanks man it was totally worth it!
THANK YOU!!!! Very appreciated... The knowledge you shared, including with turn key consumer choices out there is brilliant. I'm not going that far with my Tree, but nice to know it's more than possible and also GREAT to know the mitigation you took on the frame etc to accommodate this level lit and suspension work.
You're welcome my friend, thanks for commenting!
Extremely impressive! Very well explained and documented! Hope more get to see this beautiful piece of customization on a budget.
Thank you very much. The video did really well at first but the views are trickling along now lol
I agree with the other comments, I watch a lot of fabrication videos, and something about this one just kept me in a daze staring and listening intently. Very captivating, informational, and interesting to say the least. kit looks amazing, great job!
More and more people have been saying this. I really appreciate the constructive criticism, I guess I should use this same formula for future videos. Honestly there's something about the music in this one, it's uplifting. I usually just use hip hop beats but I wanted to try something different on this, I'm glad I did!
Nice job! I appreciate your comments about why you did your own vs. buying a kit. Also, you have a one-of-a -kind Sequoia, there is NO other like yours ... and that's a compliment!
Thanks my brother, I been beating on it and it's holding up well!
Exceptional, sir. Thanks for sharing. I greatly appreciate this.
You're welcome thanks for commenting
Great video, love the attitude, can’t wait to start working on mine!
Hell yeah brother get to it!
Nice job with the build and with the video editing. Thank you for the Sequoia info content.
Thanks man glad you're enjoying the videos
Dude, this looks freakin’ great! Well done in so many ways!
Right on thanks for commenting man it means a lot!
I love it, even more so, I love that you document it, just for some newbie that doesn't know where to start
For sure man thanks for watching
Subscribed after seeing this video. Been teaching myself to weld and built a swing out bumper and had a blast getting "out of my comfort zone" to do it. Now I cant wait for the next project! Inspiring stuff man, keep it up!
Good stuff thanks for the support!
I like the way you explained why you were doing this. Drop'n wise bombs 🤟
Keep up the good work man
Thanks man yeah the why is just as important as the how sometimes
KILLER work. I absolutely loved my first Gen sequoia. Was shocked how little after market support is out there for them hopefully that changes. Super cool build. Spot on about the hardship/growth. Keep it up!
Hey thanks a lot! Yes the aftermarket was practically non-existent when I first started this build but manufacturers are catching on slowly. Glad you liked the hardship part too!
Awesome video! Learned so much from watching your channel, appreciate all the detail information. Your Sequoia build is so killer! Good job bud
Thanks for watching brother glad to help
I own a welding business and have started going away from my normal exhaust work and performance stuff. And with being in a lot of truck groups this is going to help me apt with designing my long travel kit for my 05 Silverado 2500 prerunner build! Thank you on the very detailed work on this video!
That's sick this should be no sweat for you man. Document the process and put it on the CZcamss!
killer job! got a first gen tundra with an lt kit as well, glad to learn a few things from you!
Sick man thanks!
Thank you Finn! You are a badass and I am loving learning from you
My pleasure Georgie Boy! My father calls me George
Wow! This might be the most thought stimulating mod video I have seen. Good stuff!
I appreciate the comment!
Great build and skills, most of all an awesome outlook on life, to alway challenge yourself! You took a big old SUV that you built yourself and hit the Rubicon on a budget, props! Thanks for posting!
Thanks so much for your comment brother
Amazing job. I have a 2016 taco and 04 Grand Cherokee. Both modified. But the one I have enjoyed modifying is the GC. I 've done lots of dyi suspension jobs. You have motivated me to take it on my taco.😊👍good job
Jeeps are great My first 4x4 was an '84 CJ7. I absolutely loved it
Love what you did and it is inspirational so thank you! Great video ! I have a Nissan hard body I want to do my own long travel and for same reasons ! Be good and take care🤙🏻
Right on thanks man. If you do it please document the process for others to learn from!
Just saw this video. Great job man, video quality is great and that’s some crazy fabrication and out of the box thinking. Keep it up
Thanks bud I appreciate the love
I don't say this very often but I am truly blown away!!!!! Your skills are off the hookj!!!! On the philosophical side, I love your spirit and your life motto. I don't like to assume but who ever raised you deserves a medal. If your not beling challenged, your not living. Words of wisdom!!
Wow such kind words, thanks so much. I did lousy in school, and was a drug addict from age 19 to 34. Ended up homeless for about 5 years until 2016, but pulled it together and been clean & sober for almost 7 yrs. So if you asked my parents nowadays they'd say they're proud, but for many years they didn't even know if I was alive or not.
What a fantastic video! Such honest and motivating narration. Great music to enhance the mood of this. I love the ingenuity and resourcefulness. Keep going and keep posting!
Thanks man I usually use hip-hop beats for my videos but I went a different direction with this one, it just felt right.
@@treehouseoffroad The music tone is invokes the emotion of struggle and perseverance. One can feel your drive through the music. Your vocal tone relays the "head down, keep moving forward" perspective. I watched again. One of the best DIY video's especially of something I'm so interested in. Thanks again!
@@erikbrigham8807 Thank you
I won’t give you a pat on the back.
You deserve a hug bro!!
GREAT WORK MAN.
I own a 1st get Sequoia I do all the work myself too I know what it takes..
Fun times hopefully one day we’ll cross pats on the trails..
Brothers can't shake hands man brothers gotta HUG
Been watching your channel for quite some time now and it’s honestly one of the best CZcams channel on 1st gen Sequoia. Not much youtube channel build these and if they do it’s most likely all over land purpose… but I like your style by adding a little ROCK-CRAWLING in there. Really wish we can meet one day and run the trail one day. If you ever come up towards Rubicon again then hit me up. Thanks for all the content you provide man! You rock!!!!
Thanks so much man I appreciate it. Your channel is dope too! I'd love to throw a set of one tons under a sequoia one day. It's on the list for sure
Hi man, awesome video. I'm from Brazil, I don't know how this pass through my feed, searching suspensions builds, but I'm glad that I watched. One of the best building videos so far, and I watch a lot of then. Kudos to you Sir, thanks for sharing, beyond inspirational.
Some of my favorite food ever has been from Brazilian steakhouses. You guys really know how to cook meat down there! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for the comment
Holly Molly men , hats off . Amazing , all the mental stress behind such a build , I hope it works fine a you are proud fabricator ❤
Thanks it's been working great for over a year now
This is absolutely amazing, you sir, have an incredible talent. Keep it up
Thanks I'm working on something right now that's really pushing the limits of my skill set....we shall see
Wow, great video! This was a random recommendation for me and subscribed. I have been researching custom suspension stuff for my GX460.. have never welded before but am tempted to try out a LT build like this.
Glad to hear CZcams is randomly recommending my videos! Love the GX platform I plan on building one out in the future
Gotta admit, you had me concerned at the start but it really came together! love to see ingenuity like this!
Gotta admit I was was concerned at the beginning too! and the middle...and towards the end 😂
Thanks for commenting man
Amazing accomplishment! Your "preaching" section was needed for me. Thank you!
Yes sir thanks for commenting
Even huge fabrication shows aren't as fun to watch as this; keep it up!
Wow thanks brother man!
I’ve been looking for somebody that has modified the OEM LCA’s as I’ve been contemplating on hacking mine up. This is the exactly the video I’ve been looking for.
I’m not doing a long travel but I want to move the wheel forward about an inch to clear the firewall. I will definitely be going for it after watching this.
Great job presenting this whole process.
Awesome brother go for it, no looking back
This was so therapeutic to me. I enjoyed it immensely.
Super cool man thanks for commenting
such a sick video man, cant believe the type of work you did bro. push the limits, aim for the stars!
That's right brother get uncomfortable! Thanks Miguel
Looks good It reminds me of that kit from blaze land that used to do it for the 2 gen 4runner he used to used the stock upper and low control arms and extended them
Yeah thanks my buddy has a second gen 4R And I told him about those guys. The website looks pretty much like they're out of business at this point so he went with JD Fab
I have mad respect for you bro. Great job! I could only dream of doing something like this to my tundra.
Thank you brother. You're probably a lot more capable than you give yourself credit for, you should try
This was a great video. Great work on the build
Thanks bud thanks for commenting
You're living my dream. i like what you said about being uncomfortable. i'm a beginner welder and i modify my 4runner a lot, but nothing ever like this. definitely inspiring me to think bigger with my future projects.
Yeah I never thought that little speech about being uncomfortable would resonate with as many people as it did.
I listen to a lot of fitness/mindset podcasts and it's one of their golden rules. I have a job where I don't get a whole lotta 'attaboys, so I have to look within for the that type of praise.
Keep challenging yourself my man
@@treehouseoffroad Today i just interviewed for a mig welding position at a mopar header shop... i failed miserably and burned through every pipe they gave me. even after adjusting settings. i think i outran my puddle trying to go fast to avoid burn through. which ironically caused burn through. I'm honestly not sure, the lead welder there ran a perfect bead with the same settings. I really don't even know what he was doing different. definitely recalibrated how good i thought i was. I mean i've never welded thin tubing before, only thicker materials and i am certified as a welder. But... i haven't been able to practice cause i'm out of work, and i can't get work cause i'm out of practice basically i'm stuck in a catch 22 scenario.
I'm very angry, distressed, agitated. I am a good welder under the right circumstances i still believe, but i just dropped the ball today. but hey atleast i tried... my third weld test i've failed.
Thinking of just getting an unskilled job to save up for my own machine where i can practice on my own...Sucks to fail so many times. i got 10 weeks of training just to fail so many times.
All those podcasts and motivational speakers always say to push yourself and fail until you succeed.. But i really don't see myself succeeding currently with my current skillset.
@@jvogler_art4708 I took a welding course at my local Community College, and probably use 5% of what I learned in the real world. None of it seemed to translate. If it were me I'd ask the person that tested and failed me what he would recommend I do. Maybe get myself some thin tube and just practice practice practice.
Sorry you're struggling man, it will get better.
Absolutely amazing work. You rock!
Thank you!
Killer looking ride. I’m building an 01 now. Installed a lift and waiting on the uca to finish it up
Hell yeah these are amazing vehicles!
Wow great job! On the build and the video!
Thanks man appreciate it
Beautiful work and the video montage was well done as well. A+ production all around
Much appreciated!
you are awesome, i have the same mentality and drive, save money, diy and built by my own hands.
That's awesome man
Nice work, dude. Still my favorite Sequoia on CZcams.
Thanks my friend next up is a variation of your heim steering
legend. this is awesome. wish i saw this before i sold my tacoma
Yeah man you could totally do this with a Tacoma, very similar front ends
Epic mod! Great work and another great video.
Right on thanks brother!
I have watch hundreds of videos on fabrication etc but for some reason maybe as it has been said, the background music, your narration, the pace of the editing, I subbed, this is in the pipeline for my Hilux N70 Vigo. By the way, beautiful truck!
Thanks so much man I'm loving the positive feedback! Guess I'll do more videos like this
@@treehouseoffroad Do an update vid in a few months pls, I am seriously considering doing the same thing on my Hilux Vigo D4D
That’s determination! Awesome job!
🙏🏻 Thanks for the kind words!
I've been a welder/fabricator nearly 30 years, from military patrol boats, wind towers, aerial lifts, oil & gas pipe welding to custom tube chassis and suspension. You have the perfect attitude for someone just learning. I'm going to follow you to watch your growth as a fabricator and see what cool shit you build. Now for the criticism. Please, I beg of you to invest in a gas mig setup. Even a Hobart handler 140 gas welder will push you to the next level. Ideally a 220v machine will secure your fabrication work and ensure it stays together. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for taking the time to write all that. The welder I have is a Lincoln 180 amp that I run on 220v. It does have the option to run gas but it's so windy where I live and I don't have anywhere indoors to weld that is ventilated. A buddy and I recently started renting out a bay from a local auto body shop, it's a little bit more protected from the wind but not completely. If I wanted to run gas, how much wind is acceptable?
@Treehouse Overland it depends on a lot of factors. Welding with the wind at your back can make the difference. I've welded in 40-60 mph winds with nothing more than a few pieces of cardboard around my work piece. You can always turn the gas up on the regulator, use a smaller diameter nozzle, or pick up a weld curtain and utilize all three. It makes a huge difference in weld quality and cleanup. When you "gas out," you will know immediately. The weld changes color, and the puddle starts fighting you and spitting. Pure CO2 is cheap but causes more spatter and welds good. 75%/25% (Co2 and argon) is the cleanest gas for steel and allows you to really learn by watching the puddle with minimal spatter and cleanup. I love the videos and DIY on the Sequoia. Keep up the great attitude and work 👍
@@PNW_Rodeo Great information man thank you so much. I think with this new workspace I'll really be able to step my game up!
I’m a 01’ Tacoma crew cab owner, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate what you’ve done to your ride. I also enjoyed your music, narrating and I your interracial family.
It’s videos like yours that make me love to be an American.
Thanks for sharing!
* I appreciate your interracial family. Sorry, I got interrupted when writing. Anyways, thank you for your video- it’s inspiring.
God bless these great United States
Man you are a really smart dude.
I don't know very many people that can do stuff like this. There's nothing more complicated than suspension geometry. This is insanely difficult to do. This guy is a genius.
Thank you my friend!
Wow, impressive work!
Right on man I appreciate that
Man, you did a great job and it must feel amazing taking that thing off road knowing that you built it yourself. Awesome job and awesome video!
Thanks man it does feel amazing, even more so bc nothing has broken yet 🤞
You’re the OG! Holy s*** that was a lot of work!
It was man I remember I lost a socket and felt like I was gonna cry one night, I was at the end of my rope lol
Crazy awesome build.
Hey thanks man!
Man, excelent built. Congratulation. Im inspired with this and ill do. Im watching from Mozambique.
Mozambique that's crazy, the Internet is big
Just found your channel . Really like the video. Very impressed.
Welcome brother thanks for commenting 😁
this is awesome. love it. im gonna try this on a saab with a v8. I cant wait.
Dude sick please make a video and leave the link here
Nice job bro, hell of a project you took on
Thanks man I appreciate it 🙏
Very cool,you can fab, inspiring especially outta the suburban house
Thanks my learning was a result of the pandemic. I wanted a steel front bumper built for my truck but couldn't get anyone to return my calls/emails. So I decided to buy a welder and a DIY bumper kit from Coastal Offroad. The rest as they say is history!
This is nice work and a really underrated video
I appreciate that thanks man
This video was really inspirational!
Glad you liked it man thank you!
Absolutely incredible brother!!! Well done!
Thanks a ton man
Dude your video was amazing 👏 it's very dope how to upgrade your sequoia to that beast.
Beast mode activated! Thanks man
thanks, wonderful job.
You're welcome thanks for the kind words
Sick video bro 👍🏽
Appreciate it.
For sure man thanks
excellent work man!!
Thanks man, it's still holding up to my abuse!
Nice work man! So sick
💪💪💪
Nice job, well done
Thanks!
Throughly enjoyed your vid. I just welded up my C.O. Bumper and trying to see what projects I can get into
Good for you man! I learned so much welding my bumpers, buying a welder was one of the best decisions I ever made
Sir, very impressive, good job
🙏 Thank You 🙏
Awesome Job man, Great attitude. Grew up in that area by the dunes.
Right on man thanks I love it out here! Wish there were some more legit trails nearby but other than that it's paradise
@@treehouseoffroad Dusy Ershim trail uncle used to do annually. about 4 hour drive by yosemite.
@@treehouseoffroad Camp Roberts. Youve gotta get permission, but heard there are some cool trails. Dusy Ershim is 4 hours out by shaver lake.
Wow 👏 amazing work
Thanks man
Well done! Cool!
Appreciate it 👍
This awesome. Can’t believe I found you here. I think I saw a clip of yours on TikTok.
Right on I just started the TikTok thing, I can't stand it but it might be helpful to the channel
Nice vid. Thanks. When splicing the tubes you should make the weld joint longer. taper the ends or fish mouth them or add an internal reinforcement. Have a look at the tube splicing methods used for aircraft. You can down the AC43-13 document for free from the FAA. The reason for this is that the heat effected zone of a weld will be weaker than the tube. By making the weld longer you will spread the loads over a longer weld.
Thanks for the constructive criticism, I wondered about that. Thought about putting an internal slug where the sleeves join, but since it wasn't completely straight it would have been difficult. (Mainly I was rushing let's be honest). I ended up welding some quarter inch ribs from the bushing barrels all the way down the top of each side of each UCA. I think it added a little strength, so far no issues and I've been beating on the thing hard.
I'm always down to learn though so I will check out that documentation
@@treehouseoffroad I do quite a bit of aircraft fuselage welding so I look at all welds with those "goggles" on. :-)
Nice build dude!!
Thanks man you got a badass Tundra too!
Fantastic build, love your truck. Body roll makes it look like RC car to everyone else on the road 😁 I drive a long travel +3.5 5th gen t4r, but Ive been really eyeballing 1st gen Sequoias. I spent a bit over twice as much as you on my kit, built the truck myself, but with boight parts. I'm picking up a welder 😅
Nice we just had a 5th Gen 4R in the shop for all new springs/shocks. Beautiful vehicles! Body roll is a real thing especially with a body lift
Great job!
Thanks!
Nice! That's pretty sweet!!
Gracias
What a great job, engineering in application.
Might be weird but this background music with his voice sounds would do great in a movie. Reminds me of one of my favorite movies “A River Runs Through it.”
Thank you! What a great movie that is too
this is awesome!
Appreciate it my man!
Major Respect ⚙️
🙏🏻Thank you
I don't even have a sequoia but man this video was therapeutic to watch.
Thanks, a few other people have left similar comments. I'll have to use this formula again
Looks great man! (i know this was a year+ ago for you but I stumbled across your build). Union Valley Reservoir is 30 minutes up the road here, so rubicon videos are both fun and hilarious. It's great to see people enjoying ones own youth stomping grounds and funny because everyone seems to have this mystical view of "The Rubicon Trail", it's like any good off road experience, there's easy parts and parts that most just have to go around rather than through, but the place is kinda special. Next time you head up, take a day and head up to echo lake and hike to the summit. It's 8000 feet of granite elevation and you can see from Lake Tahoe to the pacific mountain range on a clear day.
That hike sounds amazing but do you have any tips on mitigating altitude sickness?
@@treehouseoffroad well airplane cabins are pressurized to 8000ft typically so most people can handle it pretty well, if the rubicon is 6000ish so there's not too much difference. If you don't want to train cardio with a gas mask or can't acclimate quickly, just enjoy the walk. One of my best friend's growing had a family cabin on the lake and we would climb straight up to the flagpole as teens in about an hour, but if you want a safe adult hike you can go the long way round on the trail at a walking pace. There's a decent forest service lodge and parking at the entrance. It's definitely a top 10 mountain tops in CA, like Mt Whitney and Half Dome at Yosemite. Bring a camera, walking sticks, sunscreen, and water.
A good writeup of the hike/climb can be found here, (it was a 5 hour round trip for the author) totallyunqualified.com/2018/08/echo-ridge-traverse/