Clearly capable of way more than what was shown. Driver showing respect to Shawn there. Insane build. Now just need to convince my wife we 'need' one of these. Then the saving begins...

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Good luck with the wife…and I think k this ride got me hooked to start diving into some off roading

That company is so lucky to have that fabricator! What a great dude.

This was an absolute nail biter when you were whipping around on those cliffs! Damn, and can you imagine the guys who must climb those cell phone towers for maintenance? Sick build. Love it and would pay every nickel they asked.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

It was so much fun riding in this thing!

@WhiteOwlOnFire_XXX

4 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t. You can build a 2018 Chevy 1500 with dirt kings full length suspension build that’s 75% as capable as this truck for only 30k with labor on top of the price of the truck. You could spend another 5k and get a used tremec t56 6 speed trans, clutch, supercharger and supporting mods for the supercharger. For around 70k including the truck you can have a truck that can do almost everything this can. Plus the average person won’t be taking something like this to the ultimate limit and won’t ever use it to its full potential like a pro driver would so why spend all that money when you can get something that matches what you’re capable of doing. 700k is a rip off.

@thicpig8967

4 ай бұрын

@@WhiteOwlOnFire_XXX you're ignoring the 15 years of experience they have doing something like that. Years of racing know how. Sure the kits come, but you'll either need to know how to tune all of that and have it work right together; or figure out how to do it yourself. Maybe they come pre-tuned but if so I'm sure that's part of the reason those kits are so expensive. Manhours and the amount of people you have helping you is huge when doing a project like this. Again, it's not impossible but researching the amount of know how you would need to do something like even what you talked about would be huge. A 3-4 years if done by yourself, at least if you're also working full time. Having friends to help maybe a year or two. Even with all that, the suspension geometry and hold up of parts are vastly different. Just look at the length and thickness of the control arms. This isn't a pavement princess. It's meant to reliably do thousand mile races on dirt, sand, gravel, rocks, or whatever else happens to be on the ground. While doing 90-100 mph as much as possible. Not a couple of laps on the local dirt bike track or local off road park maybe doing 50-70 and thinking you're going fast compared to something like what this truck is capable of. To add on this, someone buying this truck probably knows how to drive it. Why else would they buy a custom pre-runner like this. This is a piece of engineering artwork that also happens to be extremely functional. Everything is not only for show, but dialed in to the millimeter. Like the air solenoid on the transmission from a jet that controls the shifting. Mindsets like yours are the reason we can't have nice things anymore. Everyone complains ab cost so we end up with cheap pieces P(s)OS then complain its cheap P(s)OS. Go buy your kits. No one is stopping you. This is something else, in it's own league, and that's why it's in it's own price league. It's quality, cutting edge, and extremely pretty craftsmanship and engineering. Not to say you can't do something like this in your garage, as in you literally will be able to because they're going to sell it as a kit (which will prob be a bit cheaper), but it would take a while to say the least. Did you even watch the video?

@CyberDocUSA

4 ай бұрын

@@WhiteOwlOnFire_XXX but your screen name alone would require a special fire suppression system to be designed and installed, not to mention the exhorbitant insurance adjustment due to your spontaneously combustive tendencies... 😁

@devinreed2003

4 ай бұрын

it’s a bot orgy,gross

Great built! Self explanatory formula: -Two wheels drive -Big block chevy -With 3 or 4 speed tranny -10" ring and they've been winning since early 80's.... Just an observation 😊

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

That’s right!

@NEWNATURE777

4 ай бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA congrats to you, and your team!!! Keep up the great work 👍

@Skinflaps_Meatslapper

4 ай бұрын

That was true about five years ago. AWD took a win from the 2WD crowd at that point and have been getting better ever since, now all the top teams are either in the process of switching or already have. In the next five years, 2WD trophy trucks will still be around and reliably finishing, but they won't be winning it. You'll basically need AWD if you want any hope at all of winning in the future.

This video was the whole package. Owner ✅ Master builder ✅ Street ability ✅ Dirt shredding ✅

I absolutely love companies who make over the top products like this. It's in America's DNA

@CarlieCadrecha

4 ай бұрын

Go big or go home 🇺🇸

Absolutely amazing vehicle, the attention to detail and engineering is insane. Wish we’re all balling enough to give these guys some business!

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Insane the quality of build they do! I need a lot more $$$ lol!

The look(s) on Shawn's face was priceless! You could see his mind dancing on the line of "Hol up now, wait a min, sumpins not right!".

The driver was so calm, never sweating once. That must be his test drive track. It was cool to watch him work. Oh, those welds are art and dressed to perfection!

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

It was his first time driving this trail. By our 2nd time through he was getting more comfortable which translates to faster! Fun time riding with Elliott

@jeffhaddock4238

4 ай бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA No kidding? He's a pro driver then? He handled the course and vehicle so easily I thought that's where he took potential customers to show of the truck.

Its not just a passion project for a client but the passion for the sport and how you make a product to punch above the rest and do just that. You can tell the infectious nature of passion and love of it from Rob's take alone.

Unbelievable build and company- Totally concur with the lead mechanic, I was a yacht builder my whole career, yacht builders are not yacht owners . Old 31’ Bertram yes !

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Love the comment!

What a build, i rarely agree with the cost of these vehicle, its worth every penny... My anxiety couldn't handle the driving scene. Great content as always

Let alone these aluminum ac outlets....damn the details and craftsmanship are insane

Have you heard of kibbetech , hopefully one day you can interview check out his built some of the best Pre runners I seen …

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Just shot with them last week! That episode will be up next week and they’re awesome!

That truck is awesome but the real star of the show is the builder! Cool dude. I'm on the east coast so I have a monster truck but if I was out west I would have a trophy truck. Amazing build!

Congrats on a half-mil subs! why this channel doesnt have 2.5 or 5.5 mil subs by now is one of life's mysteries.

He should set up a shop in Saudi Arabia- They'd sell like factory Ford Raptors!

@sepg5084

4 ай бұрын

Saudi guys can just buy these from the US and have them shipped. They can afford it

@kradius2169

4 ай бұрын

Liwa.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Saudis will just buy and fly it over lol

@cabaneencac5168

4 ай бұрын

...or they will disappear in a container bound for the Middle East.

@Duffmanb6

4 ай бұрын

They wont buy these….they love their FunCo Buggies over there 😂

Hand made work of art. So cool to see stuff like this. Pure craftsmanship.

To Elliott,i hope your reading this mate,your man Rob is just an inspiration to up and coming builders ,hes the best ,i truly hope you know what a massive asset he is to your company and you look after him ,he is the spine off this company ,i hope you sell a tonne of these awesome weapons ,good luck in all you do Rob ,much respect from Australia

@robertthomasson3490

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the appreciation!

That's a quality build and it just looks good,fun episode a little bit of butt pucker on some of those corners

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Definitely had me on edge but mostly had a blast! They’re building top quality machines for sure

That truck is so bad ass. What an awesome build

This would make a great daily commuter in the UK. Thanks for the show and your efforts. Much love.

SUEDE OPS killed it!

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Every time! Love our two teams working together

The children's toy that becomes real. Excellent work, it's perfect!

😯 that's the most beautiful truck I've ever seen

you guys are killin it, loving the new style/new production -great videos guys

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Loving the work my crew is putting in on the newer content!!!

I need that truck for these horrible roads in Detroit and for driving I 94! BA truck!

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Same here in LA…we have the 4th worst roads in the country!!

That Mk6 GTI Tartan Paid interior is gangster AF.

That was freakin EPIC!! Looked like a freakin video game 🔥🔥🔥love all this new energy!! Super sick!

I know getting all this footage was probably difficult but I loved it. Good drone shots. Thanks for the video.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

The team was definitely working hard but love how this video turned out! And I got an amazing ride along!!

I've always had a soft spot for these. ❤

That is freaking Amazing I would love to hit the Backroads of Missouri with that Amazing work of Art 😮❤

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Stellar build from Armada

The ABSOLUTE BEST car guy/truck/automotive purist show in existence! Indubitably!! Thank you 🙏 Shawn and crew! Truly!

Mega impressive intro guys...wow! Mad Respect. What a freaking treat this one is...thanks for the awesome video AutotopiaLA.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and it was a treat for the whole team to shoot. Especially me and that insane ride along!

Congrats on half a mil! :D Hell, the cage work ALONE in this thing is six figures of engineering, design, materials, fab, and labor.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! The amount of work and quality of the work is top notch

Wicked sick truck and a kick ass episode guys !! The camera work looks amazing 💯🔥

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and definitely a top quality build and team at Armada

@vintage-genes

4 ай бұрын

I agree,very good work👌🏾

Wow bad ass love the esthetics and the engineering , Attention to detail phenomenal looking pre runner 😮❤👍👍🤙😎

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Agreed all the way

Shawn at it again! 4x4, harness and headset means he’s going for a ride! 🤘🏻

What an outstanding build. And the dudes behind it truly appear to be upstanding pros.

old school yota on the right at 24:25. Everyone dreams of monsters like these but the reality is the simplicity of of good ol yota is where its at!

That's a crazy machine...

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

For sure

Holly crap!!! 😳 That is sick! 💪💪

Sweet Build

That’s a sick truck! Awesome episode

I wish you also commented about the sound system, I see speakers in the doors there. Absolutely incredible build... I thought the front was based off a range Rover lol but what a surprise to hear it's something way cheaper! Shout out from all the way in south africa, this was radical!!

What an awesome vehicle,

I'm barely 2 years into offroading and am still far more comfortable sliding around in snow than dirt! Gotta get me away from my small displacement turbo 2.3L and get a larger displacement N/A for a more predictable torque curve! Loved watching this video! Thanks for the content!

I read all these comments and fully understand what everyone is saying...until you do fabrication and see the hours that go into this kinda thing is mind blowing...yes a hell of alot of money but man hours and elbow grease is not cheap noar is it easy...pluse the amount of electrical work and soarting out all the bugs...it all coast money and has to be added into the build cost its not free...this man runs a business and i hope he does for many moons to come...design ans build is never ever cheap

@AutotopiaLA

3 ай бұрын

You’re one of the few that understand it. We try educating people but they always fight it which is comical to me especially when we show a build on this level

Awesome truck. Great video quality as always

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Thanks and definitely a top quality build and ride!

Shawn... this thing is RADICAL! I've known about Armada Engineering for some time, but never actually seen footage of this vehicle. This thing is way above my means but Rob @RobRJFab will be giving my rig some love next month! Thanks for the content...

Wow what a ride. Shawn your face said it all. Lol. Looks like you had a great time. What a awesome build great job. Another great video guys.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Had a blast! Elliott and his team build fantastic vehicles and he’s a helluva driver!

Next level editing👍

Go Elliot!!!! Proud of you dude!!

@ElliotPollock

4 ай бұрын

Thanks dude!

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Cool guy. Great driver and has built a stellar company!

I'm loving the content, I just wanted to say Thankyou for recording/uploading your current videos in 4K resolution, I noticed a massive visual high quality upgrade over your older 1080p compressed videos when watching on my 4K monitor.

Saw the thumbnail and just by the front end i was already saying it was an Armada truck. They build some badass stuff.

Great truck great video thanks for sharing

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Thank you and Elliott and his team sure can build a beast!

Im amazed at what engineers are developing and manufacturing these days. Im MORE amazed that they're so busy cause people are actually buying them. These guys need to collaborate with others AND Autotopia to create something to promote people to get back into working with their hands. Such as Dave Rowe with Dirty Jobs. These videos are more than just the ridiculous rides. The passion and brother/sisterhood created may be disappearing with this LAZY youth growing up. It's just another great video, guys!! Kudos...

@sepg5084

4 ай бұрын

I'm 38 but LAZY youth? Ok, hater 😂

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Great comment and thankfully every shop we shoot at there’s always young guys and girls on staff

@JTMoney333

4 ай бұрын

@@sepg5084 i still got you by a decade. Im lazy as well, when i choose to be! 🤣🤣

Damn Bro !! I Cant Believe you are rolling next to a drop off !! Thats Why you make the big $$

@AutotopiaLA

3 ай бұрын

Now I just need the big $$ to come rolling in lol! Working on it

Badass!! If I could afford I’d daily one of those trucks!!! Love pre runners!!!!!!!

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Same for me! Especially on our horrible LA streets

Beautiful truck is amazing

Reminds of the Rally Fighter from Local Motors around 10 years ago.

Great video!

Bajatopia LA

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

lol! Gonna keep working in some off roading to the channel cause it’s a blast!

When he said “4l60e” I almost lost my mind until I noticed the correction subtitles🤣

Awesome channel 👍

Sick content. Awesome.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Another interesting episode with great intro. Those trucks are very wide and insane. I would like to drive it on desert. Greetings

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Amazing how capable the build is and the driver. Such a fun day!

Holy molly, I wish I could give it a try

Jesus😂 you almost took his heart ❤out 😂😂he looks scared 😂😂

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

I was a bit nervous but mostly had a blast!!

Sean,did you bring an extra pair of shorts???? Enjoy your work, keep it up.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

I always do! I’m a pro at getting scared lol!!

Love dat kine 100%

F’n A man! such talent and badass’ness.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

That’s the truth!

I love it

Yes, out of my range but completely badass!

Amazing engineering, and a great build. It's a beautiful, functional, show truck. That being said, I feel like the test of time and actually prerunning the truck would end up causing havoc on the interior. I'm not an expert by any means, but dirt and fine dust kill electronics quickly. I can understand the issue of it being a niche market for someone looking for a luxury prerunner.

@trophyburro

4 ай бұрын

The electronics will be fine. All the hardware is sealed and from looks of it its wired the same way. Motec screens use a super seal connector. You boot it then its going to be watertight. Im guessing it has ECUmaster pdms which are similar.

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

@trophyburro gave a great response here

@CarlieCadrecha

4 ай бұрын

Good thing all electronics in this truck are designed for marine environments, so they can withstand all moisture AND dirt/dust as well as any vibrations 🤘🏼

750k is crazy

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

And justified with the quality of work, parts, etc

Good to see you have your seat belts on

Wicked!

This is my dream vehicle ! The only reason I think the price is ridiculous is because it keeps it a dream...lol Amazing !!

I'll take two baja here we come and then that big one in Australia

Besides Cab and all the glass, everything else is one off. Very few things we outsource for, interior, wiring, transmission, paint, advanced fiberglass builds the body...so you guys build the motor and frame and some of the suspension? I'm sure you guys build much more of this truck...the interview just sounded funny concerning this...lol. That thing is a beast.

750k that’s insane 😎

Very good channel

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’ll be in your neighborhood tomorrow…Harley day with this weather!

Scary good

So wish this was street legal in Australia look nice in my stable with all my custom built LC8 rally bikes

Wow wow wow bro

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

That’s right…insane fun!

For a 750k prerunner, I think it needs a pre-prerunner😂

Fk yeah!!! I can't wait for that kit!!!

Beyond bad ass!!!!!

Dear editor, I heard the points where you let both lavs play together. I'm sure you have a lot of work to do and most people wouldn't notice, but I always appreciate a extra time spent on muting the audio between dialogue to avoid the tin can sound when you have 2 lavs. Also noticed color shifts between cameras. Overall great job. I tend to notice more that most people.

California! Sun! Go fast car……. Nice 👍🏻

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

Yes yes and hell YES!! What a blast shooting this!

Nice

Hey as a young builder, do not take this the wrong way. but im commin at you! Id love to work for a company with the same pride as myself, but hearing the owners testimony I'm IN HIS boat! and in 11 years I could be real competition! Im in. So I respect it! hopefully I'll see you on the dirt!

That is something..😘😘😘

Is this head light from range rover.......... Wow luxurious cabin......... Top notch........ Greetings from india 🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🤘🏻🙌🏻

Party time brother 💪🇱🇷😁

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

That’s right! 🤘

Cool truck!! Is that how the brakes have to sound?

Love k2!

@AutotopiaLA

4 ай бұрын

He’s the man!

I'm so scared to watch! Taking a vehicle that expensive over a road that sketchy, especially for the first time driving there!! It really shows how confident he is in that BEAST!!

@CarlieCadrecha

4 ай бұрын

He can drive ANYWHERE! Pure talent 🤌🏻

Hey man, been watching for some years now. Have you gotten that thing on your neck checked out? Don't think I remember seeing it on you before.