I’ve been following you for 6 months now. Found my 05 DC 4x4 Tundra using you as a resource, built up my suspension using you as a resource and bought 255/85 skinny 33 while using you as a resource. I have zero regrets from all the money I’ve put into this truck because you put the time into educating your viewers from making the wrong decisions for our trucks. Thanks Tyler!

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot. I’m glad to hear you’ve made so much progress on your truck, it sounds like it’s turned out great.

@skyleroffenbacher9796

3 ай бұрын

Hey, have you done any lift to fit those skinny 33’s? I’m looking into doing a 2-3 inch lift with skinny 33’s and I want to make sure they won’t rub when off roading

@AJFOJASFILMS

3 ай бұрын

@@skyleroffenbacher9796 Yes, I went with a 2 inch lift with the Bilstein 6112/5160 kit, Freedom offroad UPC, OEM LBJ and a 1 inch lift full deaver spring pack for the rear. I do need to take my truck to an offroad/lifted truck specific alignment shop to get the caster dialed in, but it's all working out well enough.

I was a mechanic for 25 plus years and learned the same thing that your talking about. I got the data sheet to repin the drakes for the speedo in Chevy and had a little hustle on Ebay

Tyler call Lew at Alcan Spring he will get you taken care of. Custom build you whatever you want for whatever you plan to do with the rear 👍🏼

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

It’s gotta happen at some point. Especially if I get a rear bumper, that AAL won’t just cut it. Thanks for the recommendation!

For most people, just using the same sized tire, but bumping it to All Terrain is enough.

Very informative and well presented video. Currently in the position of changing/ upgrading my worn-out suspension. You gave me a lot of food for thought. Cheers.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you got a lot out of the video.

On my Frontier I installed a Hefty Fab aluminum front bumper and a winch. Weighing all the factory steel take off parts, it was nearly the same. Winch made it slightly heavier. Bilstein 5100s leveled the front and airbags on the rear adjust for an empty bed or with camper shell, gear and my DR650 or KTM on a hitch rack. Air down stock size KO2's get me anywhere I want to drive. Bike the rest. Budget friendly and maybe 1 mpg hit due to heavier tires.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

All aluminum! impressive. I like your setup, it sounds great

Great Info here brother

@208Tyler

2 күн бұрын

Thanks!

I’ve been arriving to some of these same conclusions with my Bronco. Great video!

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, agree with you final thoughts. If I was to do my 4Runner again I would do several things differently. Stay in 32” tires 2.5 lift. Gearing only 4.56 instead of 4:88. Lighter rear bumper using factory spare tire space. Portals would change my setup if I could afford them. I enjoy the size, mpg and weight of a more stock vehicle.

This is a very relevant video. I did all 3 mistakes and I'm in the same state of mind haha... All the "right" options are very costly and for newbies that aren't sure if they like it then is okay to start somewhere. But yeah, youll end up spending more later... Nice first gen BTW! I Rock a 06 as a company truck and overlander vehicle!

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Haha, that’s the best way to learn. Thank you! The first gens are a pretty great pickup

Great video as usual! Useful info as always!

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching

I agree make it simple with my 2021 4Runner TRD off road premium I went with the bilstein 6112 in the front with the wescott design pre collar kit works great gives me a full 3 “ the rear I went with the Old Man Emu medium rear springs perfect over land built cry once like you said don’t go cheap Method 305s with ko2s 285/75/17 please don’t go any bigger it will mess with the geometry of your suspension and off course westcott design rock sliders and ladder prinsu roof rack with a ikamper mini which only weighs 125 pounds it rides smoother than it did from factory MPGs suck but it is what it is 🤙🏾perfect Overland vehicle ever built in the world it’s not a rock crawler but I’ve done plenty of nice trails in Colorado, New Mexico 🤙🏾

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Well said! I like your taste in mods!

@rickmontelongo4230

3 ай бұрын

@@208Tyler thanks 🤙🏾

Yes, "Do it right, and do it once." Three compromises and you've spent the same as the good component.

@208Tyler

Ай бұрын

Yup, exactly!

Great video! I think this all good learning.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

My truck is 90/10 daily vs off-road. So, although I regeared for 33" MTs, I only use them for off-road trips. I have set of 31" ATs for daily driving. This helps extend the life of the more wear prone (and more expensive) MTs, and reduces the drivetrain wear/stress daily driving the higher rolling resistance, heavier and taller 33s would cause.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

That’s a great way to go!

@norsefalconer

3 ай бұрын

@@208Tyler Thanks!

Archive MD, one of the best mods I’ve ever done brother. Retrofits are a major update as well. I don’t have a ton of regrets. I just wish I had more money to knock out my entire front end at once with suspension upgrades. I am having to go back and do CV’s and likely LCA’s here soon. Money doesn’t grow on trees and sometimes you just have to do them as time/money allows.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

I hear great things about the archive leafs! No, it doesn’t grow on trees, and that’s ok. There’s more to life than trucks!

Nice video. Very helpful.

@208Tyler

2 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

Archive garage rear leaf springs are a great upgrade, best money spent

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

I hear that a lot! They seem to have a great reputation

I should have payed closer attention to the overall weight. Like u I have gone through a couple iterations of my rear leaf springs. Finally settled on an Archive Garage pack.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Glad you got it figured out!

Love the vid! I would say types of tires affect the daily drivability more so than tire size. Most people do not need to run MT where they are going, in fact there are so many cons that come with it. I’ve gone crazy places in my Crown Victoria with all-season tires, I’m still amazed how I even got there. On road all-terrain tires are probably what most people need.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Ya, I’ve heard that as well, but haven’t ever run MT’s on any of my vehicles.

@free2chasehappy

3 ай бұрын

@@208Tyler My brother ran MTs on his 2018 F150 with the baby diesel. It’s fun out in the country, but not so mich everywhere else haha

I have an 01 tundra on 255/80r17s and I love the tire setup but I made the same mistake with the aaa and I fully plan to get an alcan leafpack and eventually airbags for a full camper setup

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Awesome. Ya the add a leaf is just so mediocre haha

I would agree with all your points. My 2002 toyota sequoia still is stock suspension. Saving up to do it right! It's very tempting to get a lift on it though. It already sagging 2 inches in the back. 6000 pounds . With the interior build! 5200 to 5300 is stock weight! Trying to find suspension set up to support the weight. 5100 bilstein are'nt going to cut it. IM LOOKING AT THE BILSTEIN 6112 WITH 700 POUND SPRINGS. AND SOME TYPE OF REAR 3 WAY ADJUSTABLE SCHOCKS ...👌 NOT CHEAP. It was painful buying stock Size tires again At least they're wild peak AT3W tires 265 70 16. Knowing I plan to run 31 or 32 inch eventually. Probably a regear also with a locker at the same time. I did build out my interior first plaform bed slide out fridge and table.. Along with a extra 100 watt lithium Iron phosphate battery, and a 100 watt solar panel.😅

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Best of luck figuring out the suspension! I’m sure you’ll find something you like

Icon AAL for Tacoma sucks as well. Ended up on a used RTX leaf pack.

Hey man I've got a question, so I've got an '05 double cab v8 4x4 and I was originally looking at bumpers like this one and the brute force fab one but then I realized other 1st gen tundra have done either a stock bumper chop or even just deleted the front bumper all together (with or without the front crash bar) and I was thinking of removing mine but keeping the crash bar and painting all the metal a dark black to help "pretty" it up and installing either a light bar or round lights mounted to the crash bar to help give it a more finished appearance (and to also cover up the radiator) what do you think? Tbh I know the look isn't for everyone but I really like the look, I like that I get just as good if not better approach angle and clearance than most aftermarket steel bumpers, while also saving the money AND the added weight. But my main concern would be safety, do you think it would be very impractical and/or reducing safety in any way if I just removed the front plastic bumper and ran it like that?

I just bought a 2023 Tacoma Access Cab TRD OR (27Jan2024) and I’m saving up for Volk wheels in the stock 16” size and keeping everything stock so that I will not stress the drivetrain. Cali Raised sliders are going to be first though. I have no experience in off roading and so I want to learn how to drive with my stock truck.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Yup, I would start stock and see what you like, then improve from there!

My favorite tire so far for the R50 is 31" Patagonia MT from Milestar. I have a quick walk around vid on my channel if you wanna see the build... I Couldn't agree more on the utility of a winch. Carrying a snatch block 'pulley' multiplies the effectiveness of that winch by an order of magnitude because it allows double line (2x the pulling power) or redirected winch pulls for uniquely difficult situations. Great tool for pulling a whole tree onto the trail for firewood too... a lot easier than huffin' it out piece by piece!

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

I’ve heard good things about those tires! Ya man. So many ways to use and to beef it up or adapt it to different situations!

I have an 04 Tundra Extra cab. Bought it brand new off the showroom floor almost 20 years ago, March 04. I have retired and have been building/upgrading the truck. Still a daily driver but not a commuter. I had previously done Bilstein 5100's front and rear with the 2" front leveling several years ago. Then, like you, I have added custom front/rear bumpers and a 10K lb Smittybuilt winch. The added front weight has been too much for the 5100's. The old adage, adding new on old. Not really the 5100 shock, but the stock front springs. I just finished up a complete front suspension build. New Bilstein 6112's with stiffer springs, Camburg upper control arms, All new upper/lower control arm bushings/ball joints. I did an air bag helper kit in the back rather than add a leafs. 3" of lift, now on 33"s - also narrow. The truck rides stiffer, but with the heavier bumpers, it feels so much more stable. The hardest thing for this build was actually getting delivery of the parts. It took a couple of months just to assemble them before I could even start.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Nice build! Thanks for watching and commenting. I bet the 6112’s were a huge upgrade for you!

@scottymac5174

3 ай бұрын

@@208Tyler My 5100's were pretty much blown out with the factory springs. I see you upgraded your springs. I had to replace anyways, so I went with the 6112's. Just a point of building like you have mentioned.

@scottymac5174

3 ай бұрын

@@208Tyler Building things out, planning. Everything is good until it is not. 3 years ago when I bought my 5100's, I didn't think I would have custom bumpers.

Ty

I'm staying stock height with 265s on my Tacoma.

Hey Tyler! I know it’s not on topic of this video but could you link where you got the bolts for your Lower Ball Joints? Thanks!

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

I bought them from Mcgeorge Toyota Online. I think they got rebranded, but any online Toyota parts website (like toyotapartsdeal) should be able to get you LBJ bolts by VIN number

is there a shock/strut recommendation for the nrc9449 and ome r50 lift? i’m looking for the best ride if possible.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

I used KYB up front and Bilstein rear

Where did you get your warm winch with the rebate?

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Northridge 4x4!

Great points. This speaks directly to the guys who have 35s and an extra 1000lbs in gear/racks etc, and just do it for looks. Moronical lol

The first two should be common sense if you know cars The last I definitely need to get So far, I'm lucky I haven't got stuck real bad that I need a winch

What if you were to put more horsepower in your truck, then put bigger tires on?

@208Tyler

2 ай бұрын

Sure. May have to upgrade other components as well, depending on how much power you’re adding

What is overdrive?

@208Tyler

Ай бұрын

Google it, but basically the top gear in most automotive transmissions, geared to help you cruise at high speeds and lower RPMS. A lot of people turn it off when towing

Imagine doing all that sh*t to your only vehicle😂

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Most people do way more

Step 1: Don't use your Overland vehicle as a daily 😂

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

Why not?

@shootinglaser

3 ай бұрын

For me personally it's mostly for economic reasons. -High gas expense due to bad MPG (heavy rig) -Minimize wear & tear, especially on tires -Less chance of break-ins. Built rigs are targeted a lot, at least where I live

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

For me, I would lose money unless I got an almost impossibly cheap and reliable beater. I fill up my truck about once or twice a month, so even paying cash for an old civic would take a while to break even. Extra insurance + maintenance for another vehicle…. I’d love to do it for convenience sake, but I don’t think it would be a big money saver. I’m fortunate to not have break-in concerns.

@KJ-dn7wr

Ай бұрын

I think both of y'all are right. The Tundra looks like a daily on the outside, which I think is key to decreased attraction from thieves. If you're daily is fully loaded externally with recovery gear and looks like it's on a supply stop before it heads back to the trails, that might be a strong target. I'm working on my 03 Pathfinder to be an incognito overlander. OME suspension and springs, method wheels and good hybrid tires on the outside with heavy skid plates. Performs great for weekend warrior stuff on Forest service roads and some slightly tougher terrains. Can still drive it to work everyday. I'm eventually gonna get a bumper when I find one I'm happy with. When I'm out on trails, I strap stuff to the roof, but it looks stock when I'm driving to work.

The solution in very simple: drive daily in your brand new shiny daily driver, overland in your heavy modded dedicated overlander.

*Promosm* 🙃

Save your money and don't ruin your rig. No lift, no oversized tires, possibly a winch. Sorry, that makes too much sense.

@208Tyler

3 ай бұрын

None of those mods ruin vehicles when done with a little common sense and forethought