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!!!
Sorry to see that Edward Shin couldn’t make it but love that you’re partnering with Dave on this one. Couldn’t believe they shut down Dirt Everyday on MotorTrend. Just voted for you guys!
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. 🔥 👏 I say add a 2" lift and custom links with those longer shocks.
#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 👍it just gets better from here forward
In the Middle East we got the 80 series Land Cruiser in a base model called the “ GX “ that didn’t 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
I actually like this build the best. Def more something most of us could do, not that most don’t 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 😂.
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.
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.
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 RU-vidrs are teaming up! 😅🥹🥲 go team Dave & Nate!!!!
Super stocked to hear dave joining in on the project, the team of you will be one heck of a force to be reckoned with🤟 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
What I love bout Nate’s 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 “I’m gonna doit the right way if it’s got my name on it. I don’t half ass or I won’t claim it” 😂
Option 2! That bull bar look is sick for that truck! At first when you released that this was the vehicle y’all 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 I’ve seen you build on your channel! Keep up the great work and good luck with the challenge!
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.
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.
Love seeing your son Chris in your videos! Reminds me of when I was little helping my dad in the garage. America need to go back to father and sons in the garage!!
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!
Thanks for the 20%. I’ve 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 bleepin’.. Been a dirteveryday type a dude!! Ran into Dave a couple times, excited for the new chapter!! On a off-road race team, 714F. 💪🤙🤘🏁 🍻
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
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.
Isn’t it awesome to have your boy helping in the shop? My son just turned 5 and he’s really starting to actually be real help lol he’s been out in the shop with me since he was 3 but like you said “help” 😂 I feel your pain don’t tell my wife but he’s ran the chain saw and a torch more than I’d like to admit lol
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.
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
the amount of patiens you have for all the holes you are filling is crazy. I would have lost my mind. The biggest tire, no lift is always the best looking and performing rigs in my opinion. Love it. Keep it up. Blaze Orange for the color. Get it... dumpster fire.
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!
I love these things. I had a 96 LX450 but I didn't use it as much as I'd hoped. I downgradded comfort and ability but upgradded my cool factor when I built my 68 FJ40.
I’m so glad to find this series. I have the exact same vehicle. I wanted to remove the plastic cladding but didn’t know the best way to go about it. Now I do. I just don’t have the skills. Wish me luck.
I'm with you on the build off competitions. It's great to follow different builders and see how they approach the same issue differently. I like the bull bar with the wider vehicle. Narrow the fenders and then a comb, stinger and bull bar.
Hockey puck bump stop extensions on the axle end with a small steel sleeve (like a bushing) work great. Also I have rear bumps made from KONG dog toys and a bearing race as the cup work great for cheap. They survived 1800 miles in Baja with a pretty heavy load. Love the channel!
Bro, your kid is so dang cute. He killed me with the taking things off like Legos :) Enjoy them when they're small and cherish these moments. Also like how your using drywall techniques to plug those holes.
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
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
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
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.
I like the bull bar over the stinger. It matches the boxy lines of the rig better. Great project! I love seeing all of your vids and your fab skills are amazing! Very excited to see the progress on this project!!
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.
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.
Tow mater used welded flex extentions to reach his free spool from inside the truck. Might work for you! A welded flex extention to maybe be reachable from inside the grill?
As a Lexus GX owner and avoid Land Cruiser/all things Toyota fan, I’m really enjoying this new build and look forward to what you’ve got planned with it! I vote the bull bar with added lower plating tied into the bottom 2” bar. I thought the stinger style bar was always strange and doesn’t fit the Lexus style you’ve already got on point with the plastic cladding removed and filled. Looking forward to the updates!
Great video as always Nate! Love the fact that you’re investing time with your boy and making memories in the garage with him. Personally I’m a fan of the flat top bull bar since it matches the contours of the hood but whatever you design/build will look good given the quality of your work. Keep up the great content!
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!!
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!!