P.S.A.: I did my quick Google research, and just to share for those wondering, the wheels do by definition have hubcaps. That definition being "a removable usually metal cap over the end of an axle". Websters Dictionary. That being said, they are not what most, including myself, would consider hubcaps. They are essentially plastic covers that match and fit over an alloy wheel. Acting to the wheel as a phone case does to a phone. That's the reason there is so much visibility of the rotor, caliper, etc.; because there is indeed an alloy wheel under the cover, even on the base model Sienna (at least for 2023). I assume this was done in an effort to prevent curb rash, but that's purely speculation. Hope this helps some of you that were as confused by this as me.

@roby827

9 ай бұрын

It actually makes curb rash worse because the plastic bends and twists. You can't refinish it like normal alloy wheels and they also don't sell replacement covers - you have to buy a whole new wheel. I think it's made so Toyota can save money. They can make one base wheel and just create different covers for different looks.

@89LX5pt0

4 ай бұрын

Can't believe my $70K van has cheap glued on chrome plastic wheel covers. Saw a video where a guy pulled them off by heat gun and prying them off. Guess what gets hot on a car driving...

As soon as I read the title my first thought was “you guys have struck gold”. Modifying non traditional and practical vehicles a lot of car guys get “stuck” with is super relatable and fun overall. Encouraging too. Excited for this build!!

@henryv.3272

Жыл бұрын

NOPE!! The last thing I want to see is a Minivan. I will not be watching this series, sorry not sorry. You can chalk it up to my medical condition, testosterone in my blood stream!

@exquisiteart6478

Жыл бұрын

​@@henryv.3272 Ok buddy

@WTFNoNamesLeft2

Жыл бұрын

@@henryv.3272 it's ok, low testosterone is a problem many men suffer from. It makes them fear things they think might make them look less manly. Those of us with normal levels can handle driving around in a van.

@griffengardner

Жыл бұрын

@@henryv.3272 ok 👍🏼

@zf1_boi46

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this episode and this comment! Every vehicle has potential in my eyes. If you can't appreciate anything about this build, I would ask you this: Do you really like cars? Or do you like the image that cars give you?

Dang you guys got that Nintendo sponsorship now, kudos. Love the work you guys do, even when it's for family vehicles like this Sienna.

@Metman2J

Жыл бұрын

But they will probably get a copyright strike for having gameplay in the video.

I just bought a 2024 Sienna. My mod will be to lift the van, take the rear seats out and convert it into a camper van! It will be very stealth!

Finally someone that is speaking facts. Minivans>SUVs

The Sienna is the vehicle you hate to admit you love . They do everything well , Comfortable , great gas mileage,can haul anything , reliable....and they hold their value!

I enjoy all the content that you produce, but to dedicate an episode to both LOWERING and RAISING a Sienna... that truly makes my heart sing. I'm diligently waiting to to get one o these Sienna minivans, so I'm very happy that I was able to see what can be done with it. Thank you so very much for creating such a wonderful episode on a the lesser-praised vehicles out there. :)

The stock van is already looking cool and you guys made it even cooler! Love these types of build

Out of left field Saturday this one of the more entertaining videos 🤣

@notorqsti5117

Жыл бұрын

28minute video just uploaded 9minutes ago...how did you watch it so fast

Pete and Dave, it would have been fun to really see your father in-law's reaction and opinion on both set-ups. And to see if it made a difference at the cabin. Real-life testing. Woulda been fun

As an owner of TWO minivans, I appreciate the content. Our Grand Caravan has the Journeys off road 2” lift. It’s great when loaded up with bike rack, bikes and camping gear and kids. Our AWD Sienna only has oversized all terrain tires. When we purchase a new Sienna we will be adding the same 3” JOR kit.

@Barbwire710

Жыл бұрын

A Grand Caravan with the stow and go seats is secretly the ultimate daily driver/work van.

I don't care what other people say, the fact that minivans do their singular job extremely well makes them cool in my book. I also think they are the ideal candidate for an EV, especially in the western US where charging on road trips is a non-issue. They're just the right shape and use case. Also power sliding doors are a cooler concept than any other door style and I will fight anyone who says otherwise.

@niall21

Жыл бұрын

(because I think it's important to explain my opinion, I'm 30, have no kids, and my garage includes a 22 Corolla hatchback 6MT, 98 4runner, and disassembled 81 280zx)

Off-road vans are where it is at. Raised for sure.

I've always thought minivans were severely underrated, I drove one some 20 years ago for a party (think it was a Honda Odyssey) and was super impressed with how easy-to-drive and comfortable it was. They've been my "peak daily" mentality since but their prices were pretty crazy last time I'd checked. Really love the idea of an AWD hybrid Civic, that would be wicked!

You boys are wild 😂

Modifying these rather traditional and family cars to look as cool as they can get is something I've seen only you guys do so well. Loved this build!

I believe at one time or another we all have been stuck with vehicles that are not as cool as we want them to be. Taking a sow's ear and making it better is what car tuning does best when it comes to budget builds. I love the look of the lowered Sienna, but I think in addition, a thicker rear antisway bar is always a good choice for front wheel drive vehicles.

The update of the van out in the wild with the car carrier really made the video

Gosh I love Canadians. Going between Merrio and Mahrio had me laughing so hard. Please never change!

@austinwrighteous

Жыл бұрын

How often is the ad so entertaining!

@averytulak

Жыл бұрын

doesn't help the fact that Canadians have a lot of influence on both sides of the spectrum as far as the UK and the US go and they both say it slightly different. While at the same time both are saying it slightly wrong. The real pronunciation in Italian has the long R with the proper A vowel sound. Thus, making Canadians a very interesting breed of pronouncers. It's kind of funny actually because the ronunciation topic is always coming up here in Canada 🤣

now i know that replying to your videos comments as a channel increases engagement because 5 minutes after pinning the hubcap comment, this video gets recommended to new people’s feeds despite being a 5 month old minivan video

So stoked for this build! I have a 95 Celsior with a 1uz and an 07 Estima with a 2gr, both JDM imports, this build is right up my alley! I love that you guys are doing something that's different than what most would do. I took the seats out of my Estima and built some draws/shelving and I now use it as a plumbing van. Can't wait to hopefully see more vans on the channel 👍

Honestly like both versions. The sienna is probably the only van that I would do this with though. Mainly because of parts availability and secondly because of the factory box flares. It looks so good from the factory (for a van) that it doesn't need much to look superb.

Lifted Sienna?! What an awesome surprise. Would love to see some footage of this thing plowing through some snow.

We have a 2015 limited sienna AWD. I love the thing. Super comfy, decent economy for it’s size, insane utility. We have a rocket box on top for ski days and it truly is a “all your friends and all their stuff” mobile. I love it. Pumped for this.

@phambryan544

6 ай бұрын

We have a 2023 xse sienna FWD

Thank you for the lift. Since AWD and aggressive look lift make sense, roads aren’t safe for dropping and low clearance.

The lowered van tingled my Dad bone. The lifted van got me hot and bothered enough to consider producing more offspring 🔥🔥🔥

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!! Who doesn't love a van build come on!!!

I feel like I’ve been asking for this for YEARS. You guys are doing gods work here. Bless you. So stoked for this.

I love the dad builds

In a world of SUVs and Pickup Trucks, it's very refreshing to see MiiniVan build I enjoyed watching this video.

Sienna isn't a bad looking vehicle anymore. I like it a lot.

now we just need an air ride kit so we can have the best of both worlds!

love it!!! more minivan transformations please! for those of us with big families but sports car hearts...

This is up my alley! We’ve had 4 minivans and love them. Cool change of pace, and a cool way to relate with all of us who can’t have another play car to mod.

AYYY I didn't expect to see a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ad. Pretty dope

So cool, we want more of this utility stuff! I love it!

I’m glad you guys lifted it! I love lifted Siennas

As a new Dad I'm Intrigued by this episode lol

I'm a family man, I'm not getting a minivan. Miss me with that mess. My "dad mobile" is my slammed navigator (not that slammed, it's just got a 5"/7" drop". Fits my kids, fits my dogs, makes V8 noises and it tows what ever I need to tow. That being said, I got really excited when I saw this come up lol. I love making boring cares look cool, hence the lowered navigator lol

The Sienna is one the of best looking minivan cars out there. I always have a huge love for Minivan and Estate/Wagon. So this video makes me really happy.

Need more sienna overland mods!! Keep them coming

Wow! I actually like the lifted look. It can go either way.

Gotta love these unexpected style builds, glad you shared it with us!

Ever since I watched Bisimoto's 1000 hp Odyssey video, my view of vans has completely changed. Love this Sienna build.

This might sound weird for a 29 year old guy to say but honestly.. I think this looks kind of cool! And I really don’t care what people think how it looks to be honest. We aren’t in high school anymore. I’ve driven enough vehicles to realize that the minivan is the king of all vehicles. My truck doesn’t even come close to the usefulness of a minivan unless you’re towing. Which is not very often and honestly what I tow could easily be done with a minivan. Lol

PLEEEAAAASSSEEE Do a quick google search before commenting on the Hub-cap (plastic cap) wheel covers that ARE equipped on this Sienna. NO they aren't rims or alloys, they are covers.

@papadim

Жыл бұрын

I'm so confused 😅 these are the best looking hub caps ever if that's the case.

@finallyfamous2652

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@anthonyking3105

Жыл бұрын

the real term is Clad wheels

@smrtguy77777

Жыл бұрын

Honestly I’d rather have the fake ones, much less likely to get stolen 😂 Plus they look great.

@harisansari6126

Жыл бұрын

So under those caps are steelies ? Oh how I wish I could see the back side of those rims or what ever they are 😅

The look of this lift kit looks killer and it's got Subaru Outback vibes! But nonetheless amazing that they have lift kits and coilovers for a brand new Sienna.

Only Speed Academy would have me liking a video with a mini van 😭

Awesome job with the video guys. I definitely wasn't expecting a lift! Awesome to see both worlds in one video 🤙

Love this series. Realistic and practical for 90% of the ppl

Awesome built! Very informative thank you! Sienna looks beasty in the snow!!!

Love this and every other build you guys do. You guys are one of my top KZread channels. Thanks for all the great content!

i did NOT expect a nintendo sponsor from any automotive channel, congratulations!!

Did this lift to my 21 sienna and freakin love it. Added AT tires and it looks sooooo good 🤗

Every car guy knows minivans are cool.

God bless you all, Ive had SUVs and switched to a minivan years ago, never looked back. Better in every way ( other than offroading, but how many of us actually do that?!?) Ive often thought of doing something similar to my Sienna, what a great video.

@cormaro13

Жыл бұрын

Video not for you soccer mom lol

Love it both ways! I dig the lowered but also the lifted! I think lifted is the way to go if you live in northern US or canada. That AWD system with a good set of tires would be a game changer.

Ski rack made all the difference! Also helps seeing it in the intended environment.

Definitely ❤the raised Sienna.

Love the Sienna, great vid guys.

Looks good in the snow

nintendo sponsor is insane ggs

Definitely jacked up is the way to go !!!!! Good job

Love the transparency of your channel. It shows working on cars is not as simple as most YT channels make it appear. You guys have great personalities also...keep it up! -A friend and follower down in the states

the rotating van chairs like back in the day were so cool for passengers . . imagine the board games w/ that set up

I loved my 2006 Sienna XLE, what a steed that thing was.

This will be the video to get this channel to a million subs! The van looks killer!❤

OMG so much want in this video!! 👍🏼👏🏼👌🏼 🤤

If you are canadian and have to say "mary-o" fine, but the back and forth!? Chaos!

Raised all the way! Now i wanna buy one!

Awesome that you got a Nintendo Sponsorship! I appreciate that you guys always put out quality content, no matter what it is.

Clean!!! Soccer DAD MINIVAN!!! Need to be made like that!

I love these one off modification videos

Nothing excites me more than seeing some of my favourite channels getting ad reads, get that bag, the more successful the channel becomes, the better the content! Keep doing it and bring us some epic builds

Most people would rather put the lift kit, than lower! A good portion of these type vans are being used as camper/travel vans, they would rather lift. FYI. I would love to see you show a lift as that is what i plan to do. I know I can do it but it does help refreshing the memory before a lift. I'm a country boy, weld, fabricate, mechanic, electrician, Master of none!!!

So glad you guys did this, minivans need their day in the spotlight. If you don't think the Toyota Sienna or Honda Passport is secretly cool, you're kidding yourself.

@cormaro13

Жыл бұрын

Pass lol

Great lift guys!

I have a second gen Sienna 3.3L awd , with the Journey Off Roads lift and have loved every mile of it (275k!). I'm so glad I can see the results on the new system as I save for it lol.

Love the sporty look

I had dreamt of putting 2 of those badass Yamaha electric motor axle things on my RSX. I love that Toyota is playing with electric awd.

Man, that lifted Sienna looks stunning. Great work guys!

These new sienna are good looking for sure mods make them sick

All about the raised version. The rims look amazing 😁👍

3:00 Subbed for that strut disassembly alone!

I love these fun videos that satisfy start to finish results without waiting.

Love your insight on the top hats. Small details can make or break how you feel about a build.

Love the lower version! Love you video’s! Keep it up guys

Love it! Thanks for doing a daily common vehicle and a lovely one being a minivan and specifically the Sienna! ❤🇨🇦

The JOR 3" lift is a great option and something I'm looking to do myself. With the 3" lift, the Sienna has the same ground clearance as a Subaru Outback which is pretty good.

@mcmxc3794

Жыл бұрын

Yea, definitely would of lifted. Lowering is self induced handicapping

Love the van build. I recently bought a 2017 sienna Limited as well. A month later it has coilovers and 20x10 wheels. I’ve had plenty of guys complement me on a good looking minivan. Something you definitely don’t hear a lot in the southeast US.

best looking van

Actually I like both looks. The new Toyota design language goes well with a lowered setup, slim spokes wheels, those rear fenders are like wide arches from factory it's great. And the lifted version, it's like a support vehicle for an off roading team or the camper when you go desert racing.

Hey!! A rust free vehicle to work on!! amazing

Interesting to see you guys lower a van, and then lift it making it a modern day "SUV".

The first time I do see a good reason for raising a car with all that snow. Holy cow that looks crazy cold.

If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were sponsored by Toyota.

Both lowered an Raised look great for the van! Gonna have say lifted for sure... Capabilities an all weather driving an just all around comfort.. An Well done. Enjoyed the Video. 💯👍👐 ... Keep up the amazing job guy's.

The spring between the tires is a ingenious idea!

Thank You For Sharing Ideas For Lowering And Lifting The Sienna/Tank.. Look Great Both Ways..! Chris-NYC

Raised looks great!