Graham Cahill's D-MAX in detail! How to set up your dual cab ute to go anywhere!
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- You've seen this modified DMAX go up and down just about every tough 4WD in Australia. It's about time we show you what we've done to make it one of the best dual cab ute builds in Australia!
Learn more about the MITS Alloy canopy here: mitsalloy.com.au/
Learn more about Graham's suspension setup from Fulcrum Suspensions here: fulcrumsuspens...
There's one massive change that's happened just recently - we have worked with custom canopy legends MITS Alloy to build a dual cab canopy for Graham's Isuzu D-MAX.
This dual cab ute build is one that'll take you anywhere around Australia - check it out!
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You are the reason I got my Dmax, Graham! Work horse during the week and dirty girl on weekends! Love the set up mate!
Defiantly think a tune and an exhaust to show the proper potential of the 4jj1 should be the next mod!
I'm buying on later this year as well, I'll still keep my trusty s4 patrol for the harder tracks!
I hope you haven’t had any issues Bryan, I now own Graeme’s red d-max, and Izuzu won’t warrant it because it’s modified.
3 years old, 50,000km and they won’t cover any of my issues.
@@schnorky10 what year is it?
First let me say I'm a huge fan of the show....I'm a Southern California guy. I've always been impressed by how well the DMAX performs, and if I didn't see it for myself I'd have a hard time believing it..Here in Southern Cal we mostly do desert type of off roading and I'm sure that's why I enjoy seeing a different type of off roading. Thanks to all the team that puts together the episodes!
1. Arnhem Land
2. Rear winch, light bar on the roof and long range fuel tank from brown Davis
Rear winch and tanks, yep. Front-facing roof-mounted light bar is illegal in most states including NSW where the car is registered, so that's a no.
Why on the roof ? i've only had trouble with roof mounted bars lighting up rain and dust infront of my windscreen
@@braydenjewell Dunno why it's illegal. If it was legal I'd probably have a light on the roof on my car too.
Mark Bridges nah I meant like why would you have one on your roof? I’ve only ever had bad experiences with it.
Wife works in the same complex as where this was built . She told me a few weeks ago of a nice canopy. Showed her this tonight and she said that’s the one I was telling you about .
What a legend. love the new canopy Graham! looks waaaayyyyyyy better than before.
Really love the concept of keeping it simple, but capable with "only" 31s and rear locker.
I like the way the tray and rear bar works together
That's a damn tidy canopy setup and I reckon the old DMAX looks a whole heap better with it on. I'm keen as to see it out and about on your upcoming trips 🤙
Ian Carman I can hear your Aussie accent when your write buddy! I found it funny. Hello from Canada!
Gotta love the energy and joy he's showing for the new canopy.
Like a kid and his new toy👍👍👍
I reckon put a nice exhaust on the DMAX
Yeah love you're idea mate
DPF model, no point other than create noise.
BiLL zor remove the dpf🤣🤷🏼♂️
@@DanielB-py1yi doesn't the dpf do the opposite in regards to making noise?
Graham seems like such a top bloke gives the right amount of energy for this show couldn’t imagine anyone else doing it!!. The Dmax looks sick one day I hope to be able to buy and own a forby and hit the tracks I reckon it could cure depression 🤔👍👍
Love the new canapy I wish I could go on a trip with you guys
Graham so very impressed by the way you have updated your D x Max this has improved it so much. Graham would Tim build a Can party to be able to sleep in. I have the Isuzu D-Max UTE 2018 model. Never go off road as I tow the boat fishing is my hobby. Be able too sleep in the can party save extra feels in caravan park. Thank you very much for sharing the big update on your D x Max.
Regards John Dickson.
Can't wait for the Kimberly! About time you headed west
Master switch for the lights is a great idea
Graham’s ute set up concept is an inspiration for mine too!
Question: would you ever get around to installing a front locker and if not, why?
Not Graham, but my thoughts on a front locker with IFS are that unless you're spending big money on high end CV axles, it's too hard on parts. A quality LSD at most in the front is about all I would do for the average IFS rig. With a locker you're apt to start blowing axles apart as soon as you get bound up a bit. Better to just pull cable if you have to.
@@thethepete731 I disagree totally, and as Graham said, the rear locker is amazing when its on, I had a Rear locker only, on my 150 prado, then I added a Front locker...if the rear is amazing wait till see where u can go with the front!! twin locked, start on a uphill sand dune and crawl up...
@@jimmybombaya9571 um what? That has little to nothing to do with what I said. A locked, ifs front end will start breaking CVs if you're pushing it, and I would be shocked if that's not a major reason that Graham isn't running one. GM put a locker in the front of the zr2 Colorado, but I would bet it has strategies to help it keep from breaking parts.
Valid points all around, thethePete and jimmy bombaya. 👍 Thanks!
Actually a front locker helps to stop breaking front cvs because you don't have to give it as much just to get anywhere
Best upgrades on my 2009 2.5 Triton super select has been DPF removal, egr blank and software. I have put 265/65 17 tyres and rims on and luckily i bought mine with a aluminum canopy on. The tyres and software has basically made my vehicle drive like a newer model.
cant wait for the new tassie ep!!
Joe Hammersley same as I’m from tassie
Where are they going in Tassie
Chloe Smith dunno but I’m really exited though
@@chloesmith9111 probably west coast
I know its good there but come on show me something different
You're the reason my mate has a D-max mate . He was looking at Nissan's and Toyotas and I said "There's this short bloke on TH-cam runs a Isuzu to good effect maybe take a look at one of them". It's as good in Englands mud as it is anywhere.
Oh and rear winch, exhaust and Arnhem land
Lookin mint mate! 👌
I reckon ya could set up a hot water system for those chilly climates and a centre console fridge. I'm about to put one in my rig soon.
Great ideas!
@@4WD247 Hi guys want to know how long is the canopy for the dmax as mitz have several different sizes.
The 3rd Generation is a BEAST, can't wait to BUY one.
Rear winch and perimeter lighting I think arnhem land needs to happen soon with the dirty 30 I think the dmax would do decent there
Hats off to you Graham best thing you ever did to that dmax .I new it when you where eyeing off the canopy in the last episode
Power upgrade, let’s see how many horses you can get out of it 🤙
Yeah I have to agree with logic, its pointless really in offroad. As long as you got enough torque to lift the truck loaded you're good. Sure its cool when you got the rod rocket blasting thru the mud pits but meh, I think only 1 rod per gang is enough and perfect that way. lol
I live in New Zealand and absolutely love the fraser trips you guys film, I'm sure you guys love them too! Would be good to see the improved dirty 30 in a video!! And next mod/mods I'd do would be body lift and 33's better ground clearance BUT it makes life alot easier to clean everything out from between driveline and the bash plates. Absolutely love the dmax, great work!!
Love to see you put your hound in those 'dog boxes' at 3:35
Keep the way she is now, like you said she takes you everywhere. Spot on.
Graham - that's my hammer mate! just chuck it in the post back my way. cheers!
Too good of a hammer just to be leaving about!
That canopy kicks ass !! What a great idea to make it modular.
Solid axle swap
The Cobb and Co coach track from Laura to Maytown is a must do.
We have dual batteries and long range tank also. On our 3rd Dmax.
Love it! But I still miss shorty
If Graham and Shauno ever wanted to do a season in America, I would be glad to help crew for them.
Potrykus RDale hellyeah
@@armandcouture4655 They would have to bring the whole crew though.
Power, deffintly power.
exhaust, tune, custom airbox.
maybe some lockers.
Kimberly in the D-max with the new canopy. That’s gotta be a match made in heaven
looks a ton better now. Just try to keep it straight Graham.
And upright LOL
You can see he already bent the drivers side mud guard
Patriot extraordinaire go the 6.12 have a look at the mud guard
mick00023 nice spotting mate 👍
I don’t know much about you guy’s relations with other Aussie channels, but I do know this...that a session collaborated with patriot camper’s Justin would make for the best AWD show ever!!!!!!!Please make my dream come true🙂, you guys are awesome and Justin is super dad. I reckon that is a formula for success🍺
I think it's time for the dmax to hit the Simpson! And for the next mod, a good old 12v oven in that shiny new canopy haha!
So keen to see more of the beast of a dmax
love the new set up... how about going to NEW ZEALAND ;P
or south west WA.....
I'm not 100% sure about laws down there but I'd reckon it's the same reason our media groups in the US dont film Canada or Mexico very often. Permits and licenses are a pain to get and keep.
@@davidpeterson3147 new zealand is pretty good for 4 wheelin, lots of public (paper roads) to explore, some places it's just asking the land owner if you can gain access in some places
Man I was stoked to see the new upgrades. Performance wise, seems to have all the power it needs. Front locker would definitely be the next upgrade! Huge huge fan of the show. Plan to build my own soon. Keep it up!! Elgin, SC USA!!!
I think a rear winch and and front locker would be good.
I was wondering what you'd do to the old broken canopy. Well, here's the answer. I'm loving it!
Time to forge your own track with the dmax, Arnhem Land!
Going from a tub to a fiberglass canopy was great...
But then swapping it out for a full canopy has opened up the options 10 fold. Will never look back now...
Mitz Alloy looks the goods... my steel ones a bit heavy but will do till i upgrade the rig...
Look forward to seeing what hell you can dish out to it..
Damaged the RHS mud guard already 😆😆
Haha seen that too, Bubbles
Rigid sheet mudguards are no good off road. Tear into your tyres. Got to be stiff rubber or rubber flap edges up and over. No rubbing strip along the side of the frame either. 50mm Boat DEE snubber would do.
lol Graham you finally got her! Beauty of a canopy!
I saw you eyeballing that canopy last vid after bashing the canopy. Good choice mate!
First saw it in Sydney last September - been eyeballing it since then!
I won't lie. The D-Max is one of my favourites for all the reasons you mentioned. I love seeing how far you can get with such a basic rig. Did you happen to weigh it before and after to see what the bare tray and canopy added for weight vs the stock bed and topper?
Also, I think it's worth mentioning the maintenance costs associated with pushing it so hard. As an automotive technician and wheeler, I cannot fathom that you are wheeling that hard with an IFS vehicle (or any vehicle, for that matter), and not replacing front end components like they're a bowl of free candy at a children's party. As much as you "can" do it, doesn't mean it doesn't come with a cost.
Next mod should be upgrading to a GQ 🍻
D.I.H 4x4 I wanna see that Y62 chop he was talking about doing
No idea what works best over in Aussieland for the deeper tricks, but here in 'Murica, I'd put that truck on a diet. I love the shows and I am constantly blown away with how much weight you guys carry on those mid size trucks. I understand you have to carry a lot of parts/gear, etc, but there's a couple hundred pounds of factory excess on just about every vehicle out there.
Pull the carpet and under padding and use Rhino/Raptor liner for easy hose-outs and less waterlogging...remove unused brackets, half harnesses etc. Use more Aluminium/less steel wherever you can and chro-moly replacements where you can't.
Lots of places to cut weight without completely race prepping the truck, but it's a lot of work.
20" spinner rims.More party lights.
There's always one in every group 😂🤦♂️👌🏼🔥
Why stop at 20 inches
Hey guys. I know its not a huge attraction, but i'd love to see the D-max and the others tackle "the jump up" in Dampier W.A on the Pilbara coast.
Some of my most challenging 4wd trips are those I've done in the Pilbara. Hills that pull up out of the flats and look small, until you tackle them and find out its like a rock climbing competition on steroids.
The Pilbara is an amazing place to explore and get deep into!
sway bar disconnects for rocky tracks plus some horsepower and noise!
She changed from a beast to a BEAST, I like the truck..
@Joanna If he goes 33's he should jump it to 35's and go head to head with the Dirty 30, but then he might need a ladder to get in.... Sorry Graham.
"Relatively stock"
Yeah right
exactly my thought. about as stock as a monster truck
Well, I mean, he doesn't have a lot of engine mods, some upgraded suspension and 31s, most vehicles run 33s and up, hence this, you don't need heavy duty CVs, so in terms of pure off road mods, it's just some bar work, winch, tyres (which are almost as small as stock), suspension, rear locker and that's about it, then s canopy (based on his setup) and a roof rack, that's all, no big exhaust, no big tyres, no big lift, no upgraded drive train or any of that fancy stuff
Hey Mate, I'd like to see this little beast twin locked I reckon it's the only sensible mod to do keeping 31's! Great show I look forward to Thursdays now as much as I use to with Friday's.. keep up the good work mate! Living the dream 👍
Btw very nice canopy by mitz! 👏
iDrive, exhaust and tune. I love Graham's D'max because it shows you what you can do with a vehicle without spending thousands on 35"s, big lift, front and rear lockers etc.
They are good rigs the D-MAX, ultra reliable and excellent on fuel consumption. I've got a 5spd manual 2015 LS-U Extra cab. Lifted, twin locked on 33" mud tires also has snorkel, exhaust and tune. Gets 7.8L/100kms on the Hwy and literally goes everywhere Patrols and Landcruisers go :)
Love it,
For me add solar panel, secure rifle storage in canopy, head unit changed to the hema maps one, lights outside of rear canopy all sides, long range tank and water pump for the tank water.
On the way over to WA check out the Bight south of Cocklebiddy and along the coast to Israelite Bay and Cape Le Grande. And then to Pemberton tracks and the great dunes to Callcup Hill. Now you're halfway to the Kimberley trip. A bit frustrated on no front locker, so instead a shower from Kickass with hot water system.
Man I love this truck!
I’m in the USA and I’m running a 2018 Toyota Tacoma for small camping trips / weekend drives.
I’ve stuffed 33” (255/85r16) maxxis Bighorn MTs under her. As well as a nice by small hybrid bumper on it with a 10k winch hidden behind it.
Other than that I’m stock, OEM suspension (tuned by fox and about 1” higher than stock). I’ve got a factory rear locker mated to a 6 speed manual (somewhat rare in the states).
Only thing I’d change on your truck is the tire size but not much. I think the 265/75r16 is about the perfect tire for a little truck. Give you about 1” more than where your at now.
That's cool with the good old D-MAX and I recking is gonna be epic on the trips. I also reckon the new canopy is damn epic! 👍🤘
Cruise Ship Horn !
Love that Red - Bare aluminium look
Your own ep also motivated me and my mother to buy a D-MAX mate. Same colour as yours too mate! Love the the new style.
33's and a front locker would make the world of difference!! Love the vids!
Great setup! I love the new canopy. The D-Max is almost as legendary as Shorty. As far as locations, more beach trips!!! Those are my absolute favorite.
Since the canopy was damadged due to poor visibility, try installing a 360 degree video system. 4 camera one has 1 camera in front, one in the back, and 2 more installed in the side mirrors, all hooked up to a controler that combines the video feeds in to a birds eye view. The system is usefull in the city to park a big UT in a tight spot or offroad to see all around, they cost around 400 dollars.There is also a 6 camera system that might be better for offroading, the side cameras are installed in the front and back bumper to have a better view on the corners. It is a relativly cheap and easy upgrade that helps out a lot.
At last u made it ....this DMAX look stunning with ur new canopy. Can't wait to see u in action👍
Mods that I recon for the mighty D-max.Solid axele swap at the front and a front locker
Aye Graham, nice rig, I think you should add a couple mods that's still on the budget build everyday car.
1. Front elocker
2. Rear winch
3. Staino snorkel colour matched
4. Upgrade turbo and +15 injects and tune, nothing to crazy but just a bit more pep.
I also would like to see you guys do a "touring" trip.
Start from the Otways here in Victoria and make your way all the way back to glass house mountains qld.
So you go from otways to the high country then to the blue mountains nsw, following the great diving range the whole way in land as much as possible off-road going through till you reach glass house mountains.
I know a big trip but I'm sure you guys could make a whole series out this taking 8 weeks to do the trip. Having Shaun in his dirty thirty and rocket in the 79 and a few other vehicles both heavily moded like Shaunos thirty to mild like your dmax. Have at least 6 or more vehicles and some towing off-road campers like the metalian or a patriot x1 or a Terra trek.
Let me know what you think mate? Be nice to see some big trips that are family friendly, have the dog and Mrs and two kids etc.
Keep up the great work guys cheers 🍻
Cant believe the places Grahams taken the Dmax, don't tell him but the guy sure can drive!
I like the mods that you have recently done and I like that is relatively stock showing people what can be done, settle into the mods you’ve just completed and enjoy it.
Next mods I'd like to see on the dmax:
How would the Ute tackle tough tracks with front locker;
How would the Ute sits with rear coil overs for more flex, but with the extra weight of the new canopy now I dunno if that would be too hard to mod.
Anyway, awasome channel, great context, keep posting!
Cheers!
South west of w.a.!!! We live in the best part of the world! Bring the boys down for a look!
The dmax looks nice power upgrade like Ecu remaped and a exhurst other then that I would leave it the way it sits.
You have shown that you don't t need big lift big tyres to tackle the hard tracks. Good jobs boys
Canning Stock route. Exhaust upgrade, long range tank, Intercooler and Kings Roof Top Hard shell Tent with Solar. Love ya work guys...👍
Noice, couple of great ideas there, including that ladder, I've nearly come a gutser a couple if times, standing on the tyre or edge of the tray with muddy boots. Always good to see a relatively standard ute out there doing the tough stuff and coming back for more.
Great overall test/review guys. Well done! A tow test, of say a couple of tons, would be a great addition to the video. Just want that extra towing confidence before buying.
I'm a enthusiast over in the states. I have a 96 Tacoma (Hilux) and the First thing I ever put on it was a front locker from LOKKA
Your Dmax is the inspiration behind what I'm doing to my ute. Only mine is staying as a Ute, no canopy.
You have to either put a rear winch or a custom roof console. A south Australia trip would sound amazing aswell
Awesome setup! Thanks for letting us see it! Would love to see some videos in South Australia, maybe the Flinders Rangers?
Looks sensational mate, glad you christened it down here in Tassie 👍🏼
We’re just about to take ownership of a MQ Triton with a bit of ARB fruit including canopy and drawer system. Can’t wait to get it it out and about.
Maybe a ‘premo’ canopy like yours one day.
Love your channel❗️❗️
Exhaust and tune for sure
Graham well done my mate,this D-Max looks so good,all you need to do now is a remap of the engine and a freeflow exhaust,you will be amazed the power gains of this trust worthy Isuzu, enjoy
thank you for great detail around your great Isuzu DMAX
1.rear winch and long range fuel tank so long distance far beauty place in Australia
Hi from your Canadian fan. Really like your truck . Keep up the great work
D=MAX looks killer ❤❤
Add a slide out bench on the driver's side of the canopy to help with food prep and also just for when you are in a tight spot and need to change something
Thanks, Graham did a great job. ID like to see the D-Max doing some of the tracks. Towing an off-road caravan for the John and Jenny and Rugrats please.
Who are they?
Definitely agree you guys need to do some west coast stuff 👍
Maybe Perth to Broom? Wait that's just a fishing trip never mind..haha
WA trips and the DMax is fine as it is now, super reliable, capable tourer.
COOLER, EXHAUST, TUNE
Nice to see a basic 2" lift and 31's on an IFS ute can easily keep up with the big dogs. Just got 31's on my Hilux, I guess now its time for a winch bar and a lift, then i'll be able to go anywhere.
Next trip would love to see a touring episode. Loved the outback trip you and Shauno did from Broken Hill.
A front auto lokka would be interesting to see. Love the canopy setup 👍🏻
The new canopy looks sweet Graham.
It would be cool to see you blokes have a crack at the Munja track to Walcott Inlet.
You need to put a front locker in it and a big exhaust. You should have a look at doing levuka 4 wheel drive park it is heaps of fun for a weekend
Graham your dmax is looking sick with that new canopy ❤️
Stainless snorkel and custom airbox and a 3inch exhaust for abit more power. rear winch and reverse light. And reverse cameras are handy when you have a canopy