That's funny, I was thinking the exact same thing. Fix up the MCM 4x4 then show them what is like to go offroad. I have a feeling they are gonna need some help.
On some work trucks on the beach, (shore based commercial fishing in Alaska) we had a plastic tub mounted on top of the cab, where we stored a shovel and a tow rope. Might look kinda funny, but that's where I'd put my Maxtrax. Right above you for self recoveries, so you don't have to walk through the mud, etc., to get them down. Just one American's opinion. Very nice setup, Graham!
I'm starting to love the DMAX especially the 2010 model, my friend told me that they're great vehicles especially those engines. That 3.0L dinosaur diesel engine is very reliable and has been used for a long time. But most importantly, Graham and these trips they've been doing has made me like the DMAX even more. GO THE DMAX!!!
I would keep the recovery gear in the drivers side box for quick easy access, and the Butane cans on the passenger side (Kitchen Side ) , for quick easy access when a can runs out ! Awesome set up though Graham
Would love to see how a 32” or 33” tyre would make it perform. It’s been really impressive watching the red D-max tackle some really hard tracks on 31’s. It’s definitely inspired the build on my NP300.
Bought a new dmax after some careful research and after watching what you did with old red and your reviews on the new model I was sold Love it! Now time for some mods New Zealand
Love the Bull-bars. They look beefy and seem to suit the D-Max front end. Somehow I'd find a way to either mount the max-tracks on the back or just flat on the roof. I don't fancy the idea of snagging a low hanging branch.
Congrats mate. Exhaust, your rear bar. 33s. And a remap/chip and tune. And I reckon you got it pretty covered. Oh and a air compressor. Can't wait to see you out there mate.
I personally would create some sort of screw on cap for that water tap to stop it getting clogged with mud out on the tracks then you can unscrew it when you want water.
The 2024 D-Max has nailed the improvements, as soon as we can get one over to you guys in Oz we will. 480 Hp at the wheels, 640 Nm torque , it's sure to be a game changer.
@@shanecorley9537 they didn’t. It doesn’t have the system working. He also didn’t explain that when you lift the vehicle you have to recalibrate the seniors to adjust for the lift.
@@shanecorley9537 that is true. I went to a Isuzu dealership and was told if the seniors at the rear of the vehicle were not at the same height as manufacturers it would void the warranty. Mazda said if you remove the rear bumper they will also void the warranty. God knows what the insurance company would say because once you remove the seniors you loose your five star safety ratting.
I just run a light bar as it's good onroad as well. I drove for one example from Kalgoorlie to Perth at night and the lighting was excellent. No eye strain or fatigue, a very satisfying drive. Yeah, spotties go further but you don't really need them. More of a want.
On your kitchen side, get one of the hanging door organisers on a metal rod that is perpendicular to the canopy. Saves you having to dig through the drawer for stuff.
Not sure what side you'd put it, but built-in compressor. You guys air up and down so often that it's be awesome to be able to just run the hose out, nip up the tyres and off you go. Maybe in one of the under-tray storage boxes. I run both XTM spots and a Stedi lightbar. I wish I didn't have the spots. They just spew light everywhere and make it harder to see at night than while using just the lightbar.
Maybe 33s... But definitely, what you should do next is enjoy it and show us more beautiful places in Australia, alongside Shauno and Jocko :) Cheers from Portugal!
Noticed the start of the episode your bullbar flexing through a water crossing ? Love the rig mate dead set lad! Love the show! keep up the good content for everyone to enjoy
Hi Ghraham good looking Bakkie .Know you will enjoy driving it .If you take the ladder on the back you can also build some storage place on the topside that is fixed onto the canopy .Just a thought.
@@ethanissan5012 I have a twin locked np300 and use it all the time never had a broken one since I installed it, trick is to make sure your cv angles are good, best part is now I don’t need momentum to get me places which gives me more control and less broken parts
@@ethanissan5012 I've got a twin locked IFS rig (triple locked if you consider the lockable center diff on a full-time 4x4 system a locker). If you know what you're doing and have a quality IFS setup (And considering all the vids these boys have on the previous gen D-max, both are true in this scenario) it'll work just fine.
Agreee the barwork looks great, flows with the vehicles lines. For either side of the canopy on the interior perhaps some kind of odds n ends storage, small but secure eg.small metal or composite material box/rack/carrier affixed by whatever method is most secure/convenient.
9:03 you could try shorter light bars right under the headlights, at the angle of the bullbar. spread light everywhere, I bet during nighttime you can see and pick the line much better
I’ve often wondered if there’s a good back seat conversion if it’s always going to be a dedicated tourer for one or two people. Maybe a slide out fridge, bigger storage area, 12v setup etc if you kept a more standard tray, it would keep a lot of the weight down low and centred. There’s probably a good reason I’ve not seen one though...
Sweet looking ride. Living side canopy - shelf above the fridge for more storage otherwise leave it amd the other side alone. Gives good flexibility for what you can carry. . I run a very similar lightbar on my TJM bull. Works a treat.
The plan I have for my canopy build, my fridge cradle is same place as yours, I aim to fit an R/O unit and 12v pump in the gap between the slide and the front wall so I don't have to cart as much water, and on the back wall, a gas on demand camp shower that will also run off the pump and give hot water at the sink as well.
On your storage side opposite of your kitchen I would put a pull-out slider shelf . everything on that, you can pull it out and access it easier and then slide everything back into your canopy.
You must have some serious pull mate. I was looking at the new D-max and couldnt get a single aftermarket accessory for it as everything was in R&D. Now you have me froffing.
Graham personally I prefer light bar above spotlights anyday. I am now only my 3rd cruiser build and once again a 28" light bar is more than sufficient. Stedi is the brand I use, made in Australia (which is a must for me), 5yr warranty, and superb build quality/lighting. I have found over the yrs that the right light bar will give a very clear and even flood view out to a few hundred meters which is all you need. Anything more and the sign reflection is bad. You can punch a light 2km down the road but thats not where you should be looking.........closers is what will get you first
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32's to save cv's, I would mount 2 maxtraxx on either side of the canopy on the angled part of the doors to not overload gas struts when opening and they look ugly up there and I would consider putting you draw unit next to your fridge on a drop down runner like the fridge slide as it looks high for you and the very top still has that coffee - breaky bench functionality
Very nice Set up Mate. A couple of things if you felt the need, Tinted windows, a Pormido 12 mirror dash cam with 3 way cameras to do on board broadcast while on tracks/ roads Etc. A Scanguage 2 ( Australian version) mounted in cab to show & keep track of Utes Diagnosis on the fly or to keep on top of Engine Functions/ Faults, Performance. You have most of the Good Suff already on board. I was thinking creature comforts & stuff that won’t cost much👍🍺 hope it helps.
@@caveyslux2786 they asked what else should they do. And body lifts are really good since they allow you to run a bigger tire without sacrificing the Camber and stress on the CV joints and the Camber
Offthetrax has a unique mounting for Awnings and Maxtrax . Best I have ever seen. They are a MUST for sure. The are AUSTRALIAN owned, made and design. All stainless steel and absolutely the best of the best
The one mod I think you missed that I would do is throw a diesel tank into the gap where the spare wheel used to live. Personally I would do a stock low pressure Dmax intak fuel pump and hanger with 2x non return valves on the lines between the filter and the Y pipe where the fuel meets up and hook it into the standard fuel filter. So if either tank is damaged by hitting a rock it doesn't end your trip. While still giving you roughly double the range. Another advantage of that system is if you kill a lpfp or get some bad diesel in your main tank. You can still run after a quick filter swap
Get rid of the drop slide and put an upright fridge in, you will be able to reach into it😉 then a small slide out pantry between fridge and slide out draw.
Where you have your pluggers, I would consider attaching a net so you can store little odds and ends in there as well and it won't take up much space when closed
Hey Graham, I noticed you removed the factory rear bumper bar . I was told I couldn’t because of the sensors etc in it. But I really don’t want to leave it on
I would put recovery gear in the rear draw and two draws on drivers of canopy and you should put spot lights on the bull bar. I also think the best way for lights is two spot on the bull bar and one roof light bar.
This is beautiful, now help the good boys over at MightyCarMods build their 4WD the right way.
That's funny, I was thinking the exact same thing. Fix up the MCM 4x4 then show them what is like to go offroad. I have a feeling they are gonna need some help.
I was think crossover episodes to
I just finished watching their latest Jimny video. It would be awesome to see MCM and a 4wd 247 crossover.
+1 for mcm/4wd247 crossover, make it happen!
Yes, absolutely make this happen
On some work trucks on the beach, (shore based commercial fishing in Alaska) we had a plastic tub mounted on top of the cab, where we stored a shovel and a tow rope. Might look kinda funny, but that's where I'd put my Maxtrax. Right above you for self recoveries, so you don't have to walk through the mud, etc., to get them down. Just one American's opinion. Very nice setup, Graham!
Living in the states, I never new how awesome Isuzus could be until this channel. You guys have some badass rigs.
"2 inch just works" ~ Graham 2020
My girlfriend doesn’t agree 😪
leaves plenty of room too, ha ha
Yea it actually is good enough, more than that requires a lot of modifications.
Sets of 33s would be better.
Story of my life, but it doesn't work.
I'm starting to love the DMAX especially the 2010 model, my friend told me that they're great vehicles especially those engines. That 3.0L dinosaur diesel engine is very reliable and has been used for a long time. But most importantly, Graham and these trips they've been doing has made me like the DMAX even more.
GO THE DMAX!!!
Love to see Ultimate diesel tuning, tuning your mighty D-Max.
Please get the ultimate package would love to see the gains
I would keep the recovery gear in the drivers side box for quick easy access, and the Butane cans on the passenger side (Kitchen Side ) , for quick easy access when a can runs out ! Awesome set up though Graham
U should bring shorty out with shauno gq for a episode every one would love that
I second this!!! Along with probably half of the viewers, where’s shorty???
Difficult to bring the shorty from WA to the east coast was the answer we got last time.
Yes and Arnhem Land I personally reckon it’s number 1 best camping and tuff tracks would love to see another episode 🥺
Yes but nothing is impossible and the amount of extra viewer's they would get would warrant the trouble to get it anyway.
Shorty and the 30 like to the old days
Would love to see how a 32” or 33” tyre would make it perform. It’s been really impressive watching the red D-max tackle some really hard tracks on 31’s. It’s definitely inspired the build on my NP300.
Bought a new dmax after some careful research and after watching what you did with old red and your reviews on the new model I was sold
Love it! Now time for some mods
New Zealand
WHAT A RIG!!! Love the mods, looks sooo good. CONGRATS GRAHAM!!!
Love the Bull-bars. They look beefy and seem to suit the D-Max front end. Somehow I'd find a way to either mount the max-tracks on the back or just flat on the roof. I don't fancy the idea of snagging a low hanging branch.
I would put a RTT and move the maxtrax onto the Jerry can holder.
Congrats mate. Exhaust, your rear bar. 33s. And a remap/chip and tune. And I reckon you got it pretty covered. Oh and a air compressor. Can't wait to see you out there mate.
I personally would create some sort of screw on cap for that water tap to stop it getting clogged with mud out on the tracks then you can unscrew it when you want water.
Have you seen Shauno's cooking. A little mud getting in the water tap is probably the least of Graham's worries.
The 2024 D-Max has nailed the improvements, as soon as we can get one over to you guys in Oz we will. 480 Hp at the wheels, 640 Nm torque , it's sure to be a game changer.
Get out there and use it Graham! Looks so good!
How did you guys convert the RTCA and blindspot radar into you tray/canopy?
@@shanecorley9537 they didn’t. It doesn’t have the system working. He also didn’t explain that when you lift the vehicle you have to recalibrate the seniors to adjust for the lift.
So lights on dash be lit up like a Xmas tree?
@@shanecorley9537 that is true. I went to a Isuzu dealership and was told if the seniors at the rear of the vehicle were not at the same height as manufacturers it would void the warranty. Mazda said if you remove the rear bumper they will also void the warranty. God knows what the insurance company would say because once you remove the seniors you loose your five star safety ratting.
Seems like a bit of a half job
I just run a light bar as it's good onroad as well. I drove for one example from Kalgoorlie to Perth at night and the lighting was excellent. No eye strain or fatigue, a very satisfying drive. Yeah, spotties go further but you don't really need them. More of a want.
You should also go 33” tyres and an after market fuel tank too
Agreed on the 33’’ tyres
And a stainless steel snorkel
Be interesting to see how it goes. I had a dmax and it fell to bits before it hit 30,000 km
I love the bullbar! Though, I'd go spotties over the light bar.
How come
@@normalguy7898 purely looks. Just like the look of it.
On your kitchen side, get one of the hanging door organisers on a metal rod that is perpendicular to the canopy. Saves you having to dig through the drawer for stuff.
I’d be making use of the space where you used to keep the spare wheel, maybe put in a extra fuel or water tank.
Not sure what side you'd put it, but built-in compressor. You guys air up and down so often that it's be awesome to be able to just run the hose out, nip up the tyres and off you go. Maybe in one of the under-tray storage boxes.
I run both XTM spots and a Stedi lightbar. I wish I didn't have the spots. They just spew light everywhere and make it harder to see at night than while using just the lightbar.
Maybe 33s... But definitely, what you should do next is enjoy it and show us more beautiful places in Australia, alongside Shauno and Jocko :)
Cheers from Portugal!
Noticed the start of the episode your bullbar flexing through a water crossing ?
Love the rig mate dead set lad! Love the show! keep up the good content for everyone to enjoy
Love to see the shorty back for an episode . Love 4wd247
Hi Ghraham good looking Bakkie .Know you will enjoy driving it .If you take the ladder on the back you can also build some storage place on the topside that is fixed onto the canopy .Just a thought.
Sneak in front lockers. Dont tell the guys 😉🍻
I think the come out factory with front lockers
@@declannielsen6970 Only rear, not front
@@ethanissan5012 I have a twin locked np300 and use it all the time never had a broken one since I installed it, trick is to make sure your cv angles are good, best part is now I don’t need momentum to get me places which gives me more control and less broken parts
@@ethanissan5012 I've got a twin locked IFS rig (triple locked if you consider the lockable center diff on a full-time 4x4 system a locker). If you know what you're doing and have a quality IFS setup (And considering all the vids these boys have on the previous gen D-max, both are true in this scenario) it'll work just fine.
i think if i had one of these id leave home and never come back. bush life for life. thanks graham, hope ur arms all healed up
That such a good rig Graham, Solar, Rear Winch and a few beers.
Agreee the barwork looks great, flows with the vehicles lines. For either side of the canopy on the interior perhaps some kind of odds n ends storage, small but secure eg.small metal or composite material box/rack/carrier affixed by whatever method is most secure/convenient.
looks awesome Graham, love the mods. I look forward to the future videos with it
9:03 you could try shorter light bars right under the headlights, at the angle of the bullbar. spread light everywhere, I bet during nighttime you can see and pick the line much better
I’ve often wondered if there’s a good back seat conversion if it’s always going to be a dedicated tourer for one or two people. Maybe a slide out fridge, bigger storage area, 12v setup etc if you kept a more standard tray, it would keep a lot of the weight down low and centred. There’s probably a good reason I’ve not seen one though...
You could always get a single cab if you know you're never going to use the back seats
Sweet looking ride. Living side canopy - shelf above the fridge for more storage otherwise leave it amd the other side alone. Gives good flexibility for what you can carry. . I run a very similar lightbar on my TJM bull. Works a treat.
Mighty Car Mods just bought them selves a "4×4" (lol) feel like you and shauno should point them in the right direction!
Jimnys out fourbie some bigger cars but ok
The plan I have for my canopy build, my fridge cradle is same place as yours, I aim to fit an R/O unit and 12v pump in the gap between the slide and the front wall so I don't have to cart as much water, and on the back wall, a gas on demand camp shower that will also run off the pump and give hot water at the sink as well.
I'd put insulation on the inside walls of the canopy
On your storage side opposite of your kitchen I would put a pull-out slider shelf .
everything on that,
you can pull it out and access it easier and then slide everything back into your canopy.
You need to load that DMax on a boat to the US and let me test drive it!
Sorry Mate they are Aussie proof not Bulletproof!
This rig is very well set up can't complain with all the great work you have done so far
Best drinking game
"let me know in the comments down below"
This is a game changer
@@mickusms700 Now that's drinking responsibly
IKR. My sons watch you tubers who say it less. Lol
Pink elephant.
Look it up
The algorithm suggests this video more the more comments it gets (I think)
Finally! I've been waiting soooo long for this Video!!!! Awesome build Graham!
Dude, you need a spot for your MTB!
Awesome Graham!! You need 33's and a front locker. D-MAX will be unstoppable
33" MUDDIES AND A RHINO RACK FLAT RACK ON THE ROOF
I have a friend that runs 33s on his 2019 d max, they snap cvs super easily with 33s, he's now running 32s, seems to be handling them well.
Yeah I'd never buy any other rack. Love my platform. So light and strong with most importantly a low profile.
Samurai 4x4 throw the car away then
@@jordanwilliams6820what?
285/75/16 would do. It's metric equivalent size for 33s.
You must have some serious pull mate. I was looking at the new D-max and couldnt get a single aftermarket accessory for it as everything was in R&D. Now you have me froffing.
What a BEAST !! - where’s the compressor & definitely 33’s
I use 2 x 9 inch Titan LED driving lights set on the bullbar, they are super-bright in any conditions.
4wd systems autolocker in the front and some 33’s and you’re done Graham
If you enjoy changing cv's track side that is.
@@jeffreycalvert1315 I’m sure Graham won’t mind
They had a front locker in the old dmax to start with. They took it out because they were busting to to many cv’s.
You only break a CV if the wheels are rotating upon impact
"Front locker"??.. He'll be fine without it, but sets of 33s..he must have it. He's rig is too limited with 31s.
top shelf on storage side I would put a type of door there to stop the camera crews gear from falling out :)
Yewww love the new dmax🥰
Mint setup. I reckon relocate battery to under the cab. Extra water tank. Compressor where battery was. Bigger fuel tank
I recon u should put one of those kickass pie ovens in like the one Jocks got
Think he will get a travel buddy one tho rather than a kick ass. He seems like the guy who prefers the original strya made products.
@@stuartmaclean5572 Plus travel buddy is Australian made which is good!
Graham personally I prefer light bar above spotlights anyday. I am now only my 3rd cruiser build and once again a 28" light bar is more than sufficient.
Stedi is the brand I use, made in Australia (which is a must for me), 5yr warranty, and superb build quality/lighting.
I have found over the yrs that the right light bar will give a very clear and even flood view out to a few hundred meters which is all you need. Anything more and the sign reflection is bad. You can punch a light 2km down the road but thats not where you should be looking.........closers is what will get you first
Cheers from Ohio!
Nice to see another Ohioan watching these guys!
Your Isuzu Dmax looks mint looking forward to more videos of it
Graham ‘what do you folks reckon at home’ Cahill
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32's to save cv's, I would mount 2 maxtraxx on either side of the canopy on the angled part of the doors to not overload gas struts when opening and they look ugly up there and I would consider putting you draw unit next to your fridge on a drop down runner like the fridge slide as it looks high for you and the very top still has that coffee - breaky bench functionality
Graham "let me know in the comments what you'd do" Cahill
What a superb D-Max
Yep definitely should go with 33” tyres
What a rig. Congrats on the build
Do a collab with MCM, they recently started a 4x4 series!
I seriously thought about this since MCM got that jimmy
Yeah get MCM on a trip that would be gold
I reckon theres a plan happening with them thats why they went fwd all of a sudden
Blair is a flog, doesn't fit the dynamic of the usual suspects on 4wd247 trips
Very nice Set up Mate. A couple of things if you felt the need, Tinted windows, a Pormido 12 mirror dash cam with 3 way cameras to do on board broadcast while on tracks/ roads Etc. A Scanguage 2 ( Australian version) mounted in cab to show & keep track of Utes Diagnosis on the fly or to keep on top of Engine Functions/ Faults, Performance. You have most of the Good Suff already on board. I was thinking creature comforts & stuff that won’t cost much👍🍺 hope it helps.
uploaded 1 minute ago .. 4 views 90 likes .. yee haa
storage side some sort of fishing rod holder you should have two spotties on the bar and a large lightbar on the roof
sick mall Crawler
Sick 4WD show display piece don't you mean.
rig looks mad ma man love it! can't wait to see it in action!
Please do a 2" body lift and run some 33's please I'll love to see how beastly it will look cheers mate!
Body lifts are just disgusting
@@caveyslux2786 it's already had a 2" lift
@@jo_clarke1960yesi know but a 2 inch lift kit is different to body lift though body lifts are horrible in my opinion
@@caveyslux2786 they asked what else should they do. And body lifts are really good since they allow you to run a bigger tire without sacrificing the Camber and stress on the CV joints and the Camber
Offthetrax has a unique mounting for Awnings and Maxtrax . Best I have ever seen. They are a MUST for sure. The are AUSTRALIAN owned, made and design. All stainless steel and absolutely the best of the best
"Let me know in the comments below"
Clear view mirror. The new ones are sick
What if I don’t want to let you know in the comments below?
Well let us know in the comments below
The one mod I think you missed that I would do is throw a diesel tank into the gap where the spare wheel used to live. Personally I would do a stock low pressure Dmax intak fuel pump and hanger with 2x non return valves on the lines between the filter and the Y pipe where the fuel meets up and hook it into the standard fuel filter. So if either tank is damaged by hitting a rock it doesn't end your trip. While still giving you roughly double the range.
Another advantage of that system is if you kill a lpfp or get some bad diesel in your main tank. You can still run after a quick filter swap
Yo I love 4x4
Get rid of the drop slide and put an upright fridge in, you will be able to reach into it😉 then a small slide out pantry between fridge and slide out draw.
Graham "I love having the least capable rig in every convoy" Cahill
Mighty monster. Built really well ....
the slow mo shot at 0:23 , his bar work is wobbling alot. is this normal? most 4WD's the bars barely move.
A spray job or wrap for the hood. When you were in the cab, the white paint was reflecting into your face , really brightly .
On the storage side of the canopy I'd make the shelf have a lockable door so I could store my firearms in there 👍
Where you have your pluggers, I would consider attaching a net so you can store little odds and ends in there as well and it won't take up much space when closed
Not a lot of overhang. Mate, at least 50% of your tray is overhanging.
his just plugging
The majority of the wight of the canopy is over the axel. Remember the canopy isnt full length of tray
Hey Graham, I noticed you removed the factory rear bumper bar . I was told I couldn’t because of the sensors etc in it. But I really don’t want to leave it on
Hi Ben.. Did you end up getting any info on your question?
Come to New Zealand
What a super nice dmax x terrain and its canopy.
Never been this early lol
I would put recovery gear in the rear draw and two draws on drivers of canopy and you should put spot lights on the bull bar. I also think the best way for lights is two spot on the bull bar and one roof light bar.
1st mod would be swapping it out for a toyota
Blow to much smoke the shitboxes
@@gtrlife2941 plus they are slugs
Wow... looks absolutely gorgeous...
Isuzu dmax did a really great job..
It aint no shorty. Just saying
can put a stereo, little oven as you mentioned, electrical control panel for lights and accessories
living side, vertical slide out pantry againts back of the cannopy, herbs, spices, sauces etc
She's definitely a sweet rig Graham! All the best & Merry Christmas from BC 🇨🇦
I want to see what type of tool kit you guys carry. Also other than a spare alternator some extra fuses what other parts do you usually carr?
I'd fit a rubber netting on that shelf on the luggage side, so you can store small stocks up there as well.
A MOLLE webbing pad on the inside of the storage canopy hatch! Store all your light stuff up there nice and easily!
Get the bull bar painted to match the vehicle. Will give it a sick look.