The better question is how does someone who treats a vehicle that away manage to pay it off in 3 years. I would have thought the bank wouldve owned it lol.
I'm on my third Yota build and am addicted to your channel. You are killing it man. Incredible work. I love seeing guys DIY builds instead of paying crazy shop prices. You will be forever attached to this truck after putting this much blood and sweat into the build. Keep it up!!
You've done a truly fantastic job restoring the mechanicals on this truck! No way not to be impressed! My vote, however, is for leaving the body damage as is -- scratches and dents and all -- so everyone can see what was done to it, before, and then be wowed by how you've fixed it up. Trail damage is "beauty marks" -- proves what it's been through. And you don't have to worry about where you take it offroad. It's the mechanicals that count -- and you've done a super job with them. Kudos!
Just got recommended this video and love watching people build cool trucks, keep at it! Toyota has had engineers firmly state that they continue drum brakes in the rear because they provide adequate stopping force, also less costly to manufacture I believe.
This series has been real fun to watch! I’m still a newbie when it comes to my own 4Runner so it’s cool seeing how you tackle all these issues that come up 👍🏻
literally found this channel today on the 1st episode, and caught up to the 4th literally release today; super entertaining to watch! mike is like West Coast Tommy from TFL [ car, truck, ranch, or whatever they add next] cant wait for the next video!!
Terrific Restoration! Three things I know for sure now that I'll never mod on my 3rd gen... 1. Wheel Spacers 2. Superchargers 3. Giant Wheels 4. Super Lifts But I understand this is a 'Pupose' truck made for wheelin boulders and shit...ain't tryin to do that with my truck...just want get to work and back, do a bit of diy around the house, and make memories vacationing and campin with the fam...Nice job sir!
Man this truck looks great from the before and after look! U been working ur ass off on it !The seats look really good too! Ur doing a great 👍 job! Keep up the good work! Will most def be watching as the truck coming along!!
Drum brakes are more amenable to use as a parking/emergency brake, so that's a good reason to use them back there. Drums are cheaper, and they're good enough to be more than adequate. If you use rear disks, you have to make a drum brake inside the disc rotor for the parking brake.
I really like this series. Your editing is a perfect pace. The videos are short enough to be easily watchable and you actually make a lot of progress each time. Keep it up.
Congrats on getting her running so smooth! I am amazed at how much better it looks. Clazzios are on my list. Shocked at how well that door panel popped back. Lots of awesome content. Looking forward to more! You will be amazed how fast that catch can fills up. Cheers from the left coast.
I'm prior military, adapt and overcome! I tell my boys and the guys that work for me" can't never could do anything" you're a can do guy, that's why I subscribed! I do have a Tacoma, rugged Tuff trucks.
Wow so glad I found this series!! I’m in the middle of redoing my own project truck and couldn’t be happier watching you doing yours as well. Mad props to you sorting this once neglected beaut and making it a hero!
Love your videos man, they are a perfect mix of ingenuity, explanation and lifestyle. I'm really glad to see this taco comes back to life and I'm always excited when I see a new video uploaded. Keep up the good work!
If you keep putting out project videos like this, run up the views and subs, and pick up some sponsors and affiliate link sales, you could certainly go full time on TH-cam. The no-frills editing and casual presentation style really works.
as a viewer of all your previous work, anytime there is a reference to the 'previous owner + somehow managed' ...once those words are said it is impossible to be surprised at this point. previous owner, the destroyer of worlds.
The amount of change that has come to this truck is incredible. Seeing the new vid sitting here at work, I just couldn't wait to watch it when I got home. Can't wait for more content. Awesome job on the truck!!
Mike,,just watched the other videos prior to this one,,,they really RECAP and show just how Talented you are!! From a fellow Tacoma guy,,,mine was new in 2017,,I can truly appreciate your mechanical abilities,your understanding of automobiles,,the cool, laid back attitude of your approach,,and the Homemade bearing Tool was definitely thinking outside the box!! You really should have your own shop! Love the video and truck..
Hey keep up the great work! As a fellow Tacoma owner I’m loving the series. I just really wanna know what the hell the previous owner did to the truck to put it in such a condition?
the reason they use drum breaks for Tacoma is off road capability typically disk breaks get rocks and other debris stuck in them making it less reliable.
Dude its like you came from the future and already know how to fix everything, its crazy how smart and your improv skills are. Hats off to you dude, your insanely smart idek how you know all this stuff. Id never guess it was the wheel bearing. I thought it was the tune needing some tweaks
It’s impressive how far you’ve come with this truck and how much the last owner fucked it up so bad. They must’ve tried really really hard making it their life mission to break as many things on this truck as possible. Good work
Lmfao bro be careful with those hard hat heaters! I love them too but god damn many many many people burn their houses and shops down with them. People close them up and assume they are out when they arent. Loved this build buddy good work!
I'm sure I'm late but i just wanted to say, if you get new TPMS sensors in you're tires you need to rewrite the new IDs through your OBD2 port. thank god we aren't neighbors lol i love working on my taco.
Some rubbing compound and a dual action polisher would be a good idea before putting the wax on. The right way would be to do a wash + clay bar + Rubbing compound + polish + wax.
It must be my birthday. I just binged your other Tacoma videos last night and now I wake up to a new video. Amazing work btw, I actually had a 14’ Tacoma that got absolutely wrecked in an accident last year so it makes me feel good to see you bring this one back to life.
Dorman is my favorite company when it comes to quite literally OEM parts! I got a Ford Raptor SVT Third brake light for half the price and it looked 99.9% like factory! and the quality was so good! Anyways Awesome Video! I cant wait to see more on this tacoma!
Mad props to you man, enjoying this series. I got a 2021 and I just don't understand how this guy ruined a 40k truck in 3 years. Insane.
Lol that’s a 60 k Canadian truck
RIGHT!
It’s easy when you trash them and don’t take care of it.
The better question is how does someone who treats a vehicle that away manage to pay it off in 3 years. I would have thought the bank wouldve owned it lol.
Pretty incredible. Mine is 4 years old and I still treat it like I just got it off the lot. Amazing trucks
I'm on my third Yota build and am addicted to your channel. You are killing it man. Incredible work. I love seeing guys DIY builds instead of paying crazy shop prices. You will be forever attached to this truck after putting this much blood and sweat into the build. Keep it up!!
Hey thanks!!
I can't wait for more content on this truck!
You've done a truly fantastic job restoring the mechanicals on this truck! No way not to be impressed! My vote, however, is for leaving the body damage as is -- scratches and dents and all -- so everyone can see what was done to it, before, and then be wowed by how you've fixed it up. Trail damage is "beauty marks" -- proves what it's been through. And you don't have to worry about where you take it offroad. It's the mechanicals that count -- and you've done a super job with them. Kudos!
I'd keep that tool incase another wheel bearing goes out on you....if one already went bad, another may not be far behind, lol
Plus you have it to rent out!
Looking good! I'd definitely keep that bearing puller tool, I'm sure the other wheel bearing will be going bad sometime in the near future.
Just got recommended this video and love watching people build cool trucks, keep at it! Toyota has had engineers firmly state that they continue drum brakes in the rear because they provide adequate stopping force, also less costly to manufacture I believe.
Man, this truck has come a long way!
This series has been real fun to watch! I’m still a newbie when it comes to my own 4Runner so it’s cool seeing how you tackle all these issues that come up 👍🏻
literally found this channel today on the 1st episode, and caught up to the 4th literally release today; super entertaining to watch!
mike is like West Coast Tommy from TFL [ car, truck, ranch, or whatever they add next]
cant wait for the next video!!
While this LEGEND built a truck I bought a lift kit and some over lays….you are the man! 😎
Thank you man! Good luck with the lift
The cool part is having all the homies helping out, that’s memories that will live forever
Been waiting for the next drop! Love this channel
Bro 🙌🏻
Terrific Restoration! Three things I know for sure now that I'll never mod on my 3rd gen...
1. Wheel Spacers
2. Superchargers
3. Giant Wheels
4. Super Lifts
But I understand this is a 'Pupose' truck made for wheelin boulders and shit...ain't tryin to do that with my truck...just want get to work and back, do a bit of diy around the house, and make memories vacationing and campin with the fam...Nice job sir!
Damn im addicted to this series man!! Just something about replacing the old with some new stuff. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man this truck looks great from the before and after look! U been working ur ass off on it !The seats look really good too! Ur doing a great 👍 job! Keep up the good work! Will most def be watching as the truck coming along!!
Drum brakes are more amenable to use as a parking/emergency brake, so that's a good reason to use them back there. Drums are cheaper, and they're good enough to be more than adequate. If you use rear disks, you have to make a drum brake inside the disc rotor for the parking brake.
I really like this series. Your editing is a perfect pace. The videos are short enough to be easily watchable and you actually make a lot of progress each time. Keep it up.
Congrats on getting her running so smooth! I am amazed at how much better it looks. Clazzios are on my list. Shocked at how well that door panel popped back. Lots of awesome content. Looking forward to more! You will be amazed how fast that catch can fills up. Cheers from the left coast.
Thank you! They really do fit and feel great 👍🏻
Keep it up, loving the content brotherrr
Man you make everything look easy. You are super talented! Are you a mechanic by career?
Agreed.
I think he might have done something like that in the coast guard, not entirely sure though
its came a long way !! congrats , i'll look forward to more content
You are awesome and a great job on the Tacoma. You’ve restored my faith in your generation.
very inspired. really appreciate you sharing this journey from beginning till now so detailed yet simple. u make it look like an art
You make actual authentic videos, actually entertaining to watch and it’s educational.
Hey thanks 🙌🏻
She's coming along
I'm prior military, adapt and overcome! I tell my boys and the guys that work for me" can't never could do anything" you're a can do guy, that's why I subscribed! I do have a Tacoma, rugged Tuff trucks.
Really appreciate the good videos and especially the dyno time.
Pumped when a new episode comes out. Keep this going. Would love to see this truck make a full come back.
Awesome video brotha ! I’m loving this series and I can’t wait !
Amazing work. Can’t believe you did all that from your home garage too ! The transformation from ep 1 is WILD
I am also very happy with the Clazzios i threw on my double cab. They added some much needed additional cushioning for the stock seats.
Wow so glad I found this series!! I’m in the middle of redoing my own project truck and couldn’t be happier watching you doing yours as well. Mad props to you sorting this once neglected beaut and making it a hero!
Hey thanks!
where did you get the seat heaters and seat covers. they look amazing
When he said he was gonna make his own tools.. I was where I was meant to be. Havent stopped grinning since i stumbled onto this series. Props bud
Thank you!!!
I have loved watching these videos man! I really want to watch another rebuild :D
I'm having so much fun watching this journey!!
Cleaned up so well can’t believe that’s the same truck. All that work definitely was worth it!
Love your videos man, they are a perfect mix of ingenuity, explanation and lifestyle. I'm really glad to see this taco comes back to life and I'm always excited when I see a new video uploaded. Keep up the good work!
beer is good too
If you keep putting out project videos like this, run up the views and subs, and pick up some sponsors and affiliate link sales, you could certainly go full time on TH-cam. The no-frills editing and casual presentation style really works.
as a viewer of all your previous work, anytime there is a reference to the 'previous owner + somehow managed' ...once those words are said it is impossible to be surprised at this point. previous owner, the destroyer of worlds.
The amount of change that has come to this truck is incredible. Seeing the new vid sitting here at work, I just couldn't wait to watch it when I got home. Can't wait for more content. Awesome job on the truck!!
Awesome work. Impressive transformation, Cant wait to see the next episode.
I did the SAME thing with the Doorman heated seat pads. Threw them on, then put Clazzios on. Works fine
Mike,,just watched the other videos prior to this one,,,they really RECAP and show just how Talented you are!! From a fellow Tacoma guy,,,mine was new in 2017,,I can truly appreciate your mechanical abilities,your understanding of automobiles,,the cool, laid back attitude of your approach,,and the Homemade bearing Tool was definitely thinking outside the box!!
You really should have your own shop! Love the video and truck..
Thanks for the kind words, and thank you for watching!!
Hey keep up the great work! As a fellow Tacoma owner I’m loving the series. I just really wanna know what the hell the previous owner did to the truck to put it in such a condition?
love the way you work, building tools as you go !
I really look forward to your next video as I did for the last few. Watching this truck come along is addicting.
Mike love it! I love watching these videos then it’s like I’m spending a day with you without sitting in the cold garage 😂! Nice job!!
Man! It's moving!!!! Congrats!
The Civic truck in the back of the ending. Lol.
Love the build. Great channel. Looking forward to more.
This is so impressive! The truck looks so good compared to where it came from. Great channel, I get excited for each video that comes out!
NICEEEE KEEP IT UP. Continue making content
Love the videos! Excellent work!
Dude... all your hard work is paying off
Maaaan, that looks nice. I applaud y'alls hard work!
Man this whole series felt gave off home videos type of vibe. Loved it can’t wait to see more! Definitely see you blowing up soon
Thank you!
Great bro! Keep them coming... Maybe buy another car to rebuild.
Dude! The heated seats was the best touch to the truck😂😂😂. I wanna put it in my Jeep
the reason they use drum breaks for Tacoma is off road capability typically disk breaks get rocks and other debris stuck in them making it less reliable.
Hell yeah. Door looking good. Time for an alignment.
Dude its like you came from the future and already know how to fix everything, its crazy how smart and your improv skills are. Hats off to you dude, your insanely smart idek how you know all this stuff. Id never guess it was the wheel bearing. I thought it was the tune needing some tweaks
I’m just figuring it out as I go!
Loving this series. Make sure to post consistently so the algorithm keeps pushing your videos.
It’s impressive how far you’ve come with this truck and how much the last owner fucked it up so bad. They must’ve tried really really hard making it their life mission to break as many things on this truck as possible. Good work
Awesome transformation!!!
Dude been watching since the beginning love the videos please don’t stop! Cheers
Truck sounds so good happy to see more videos
Keep it up man! It's coming along super nicely. One of my favorite series on YT
Unreal, what a transformation. You all did a fantastic job. I knew when I subbed a month ago I wouldn't be disappointed.
Great work👏 You really did an astonishing job. I know it’s not over, but so far this series is pretty incredible. Liked👍🏼
It’s like Christmas seeing a new video on this thing!
I give you credit Mike you have done ALOT of work on this Tacoma to fix it up but you are
doing a great job.
I'm guessing the amperage worked out for the seat heaters and the aux power outlet? Great work man, fun build to follow.
im really enjoying drinking beer and watching you drink beer and work on the yota
Thanks man, 🍻
Awesome video so much covered. Ready for the next one
Great videos. Awesome you were able to bring it back from the dead.
I had the TPMS sensor on for months. Bought 4 cheap ones from Rock Auto and worked. Way better for what Toyota wants for OME
Lmfao bro be careful with those hard hat heaters! I love them too but god damn many many many people burn their houses and shops down with them. People close them up and assume they are out when they arent. Loved this build buddy good work!
The wheel bearings won't affect the tpms light. Tire pressure monitoring system
Hard to believe that is the same truck! Great job resurrecting a third gen Tacoma!
It’s coming along 🙌🏻
This video was full of improvements, cant wait to see the end result. Good stuff!👍
Just WOW. that thing has come a long way!
That Tacoma is looking really good bro nice work, and good video.
Just found your channel I’m loving this series
Great Job! Persistent
I'm sure I'm late but i just wanted to say, if you get new TPMS sensors in you're tires you need to rewrite the new IDs through your OBD2 port. thank god we aren't neighbors lol i love working on my taco.
Wicked series dude! Keep it up!
Deadline is coming up and homie is keeping up, good shit 👏
Dude has drank every different kind of beer in this series, any beer will do lol
Watched the whole build and all I can say is great fucking job man, this truck is awesome 👏🏽
Idk if you know this but your hitting it on the head as far as any and everything that makes a channel successful.
This channel is gonna grow fast I can feel it. Sick vids of the Toyota.
Some rubbing compound and a dual action polisher would be a good idea before putting the wax on. The right way would be to do a wash + clay bar + Rubbing compound + polish + wax.
She’s lookin beautiful bro 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Hell yeah looking good!!!! 🙌🏻 taco gang 🌮
It must be my birthday. I just binged your other Tacoma videos last night and now I wake up to a new video. Amazing work btw, I actually had a 14’ Tacoma that got absolutely wrecked in an accident last year so it makes me feel good to see you bring this one back to life.
Thank you!
Dorman is my favorite company when it comes to quite literally OEM parts! I got a Ford Raptor SVT Third brake light for half the price and it looked 99.9% like factory! and the quality was so good! Anyways Awesome Video! I cant wait to see more on this tacoma!
I’ve had very good luck with them also 👍🏻 thanks!
Yup will have to get the rear brake conversion kit sos performance, kinda pricey but no more drum brakes.
My fav parts are when you just make the homemade tools you got some real skills bro keep it up!
Gotta save that $$$
Nice work in a short amount of time!! I didn’t know you were in the bay too. 👍🏻