We Put $15,000 Suspension on our $500 Ranger
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2024
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We bought over $15,000 worth of suspension parts and upgrades to prepare our $500 Ranger for grueling desert races.
Big thanks to everyone who helped get this truck planted on the ground:
Dillon -- / dillon.bjorn
Mike -- / miketheday
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Moneypit is definitely my fav car series for sure. Is like combining Hi/Lo into Good/Good
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Can wait for them to get this monster truck running
It’s like living Gran Turismo, where you dump a bunch of money into a shitbox to beat much nicer cars
You're right. 8/10 for sure. For me its just missing a different kind of car than the complete youtube comunity
@@Blackdavid2011 That is a tough search. I do think this ranger is quite distinct though. Hard to find something truly original. More important is how one does it.
Dillon’s high quality whiteboard handwriting is the real hero here.
fr professors could learn from him
Or doctors
@@---l---nah man the writing style comes wit the job 😂
It's so cool so see Dillon here 😀 he's an absolute champ over on TJs channel
I'm glad someone said it
The effort that goes into these projects is insane
yea this was a huge endeavor. a huge shout out to Mike for sure!!!!
I wish they left in the explanation - apparently they think we are too stupid
at this point i just think ur stalking me lmao
@@mycosys I think it's because this is already 25 minutes, viewer retention and all that
@@albertxion513 Thats what i said
The more episodes that are produced with the core group, the better they get. Maniacal and informative, classy delivery.
15k buys you like 7 more ford rangers
More like 15 more lol
😂 fr
More like 30
I always surprise how expensive their upgrade is
Compare to where I live you could build like 10 crazy machines for the same amount they spend lol
@@Donkeymaster9000 That's a better strategy, you buy 15 rangers and paint them the same, the moment you break one during the race you grab another one, with 15 for sure you get to the finish line 😂.
Hiring Jobe is one of the best decisions donut made
Him leaving ecs was the best decision he ever made
@@spacepeople133what's ecs?
@@spacepeople133 Oh shit I didn't know he was there before donut lol super good for him for getting outta there!
@@NinjaAdorableA tuning parts supplier / mod shop for mostly German vehicles. If you don't buy from FCP Euro or OEM, you buy from ECS for most of your parts replacements or go fast goodies (for German cars)
FACTS
“We’ve got some learning to do” is such a great quote, because it’s easy to watch these guys and feel like they’re experts and know everything but they don’t shy away from reminding you that no matter how much of an expert you may be, there’s always something new to learn!
As a midwesterner its crazy to see how good the underside of a $500 truck is when there isnt any snow around
"Snow is the path to the junkyard. Snow leads to salt, salt leads to rust, rust leads to scrapyarding." -Master Toyota
It's not the snow, it's the salt
@@jugo1944same fuckin difference
@@eskees9498not really. Some places don't salt
@@eskees9498 Nope. We don't have a rust problem here in CO and we get plenty of snow. We don't use salt.
This explains why it took so long for a video on this. This was a crazy upgrade
That’s how this whole series will be when working on prerunners everything takes lots of money and time
@@Lupzyedits failure as if your going into back-hafting it 4-link or IRS time not leaf's 🍁🤦🏻♂basically got the vin/truck for a vin at this point
but hay maybe my background around 5+ modified vin's are influencing me 2 of them are mine a charger and a off-road/lifted-tow-pig*&daily k1500 1980's
@@richardprice5978 yeah I personally think they should have 4 linked the rear suspension but hey we’ll see how it goes in the future.
Hey it’s Kevin James! I loved you in Paul blart!
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I'm blown away. Been watching donut since the beginning, and it's incredible how far it has come! From a few regular dudes making silly car content for other regular dudes, to regular dudes essentially re-engineering an entire vehicle. 3 years ago, I would have said "none of these guys have any business tackling a job more difficult than brake pad swaps." Now, those same guys have the resources to take on whatever job their brains can come up with. Kudos 👏
Ditto.
Frrrrr
Yup.. I think there was maybe, maaaaaybe 350k when I started watching. That was not that long ago.. maybe 2 or 3 years
But sadly the stuff I want to know they shorted it
They ain’t regular people 😂😂 they CRAAAYYZZZYY
Dylan poured his heart and soul out in that monologue, and you guys chopped my man up like sushi 😭
Did not expect to see Dillon on todays video 😂 that’s awesome
Tj said in his new vid “ go back to donut media “😂😂😂😂😂
I saw that video today, I was cracking up 😂
For the uninitiated. Who is he?
@@11202he is one of the mechanics who works with TJ Hunt
No way they got Dillon. This build is gonna be sick.
the second best dillon
*Fr fr I loved dillion from TJ hunt he was funny as fuck 😂*
@@AFREAKINGLEMONjust curious. where do you see the extra "I" in the name "Dillon"?
Was so hyped to see this! The crossover I didn’t expect but now I want more of
@@CrowJamz The extra "i" is there because he's worth a Dillion bucks in knowledge.
I have zero intention of applying ANY of the things I learn on here.
Yet, I'll watch every episode from start to finish as if it was my job. There's only one RUclips channel in the world that can pull this off, and it's DONUT.
Sounds like you could get into 'roadkill' hahaha. Another great series brought by motortrend
Years from now, you're car will breakdown on a highway, a highway to pain. In your darkest and most desperate hour, you will recall a gift the time spent on the channel has bestowed upon you. In a dark void you will find your salvation. pop-up, up and down headlights
You almost sound relegious saying this 😅@@t00_eazy
Can I just say that having the whole donut crew in these videos and guest hosts makes it a very lively video to watch. It's a small miracle that you guys are still making fun videos and keeping things fresh even after all these years running! 👍🏽👍🏽
Dillon looks like every ford ranger driver I’ve met combined into one dude
I'm a ford ranger driver and I aspire to be like Dillon
I've seen a woman drive a Ford ranger
Nailed it. He sure does.
Can confirm.
@swiftysloth3660, did she look like dillon??
This truck got outta hand REAL FAST.
Those wheels man!
Giving MCM a strong competition for the best 4WD channel on RUclips! :D Looking forward to this build :)
You wash your mouth out.
They dont hold a candle to 4wd/247
@@SantiSpeed1 brother you missed the joke
@@sparkie5571 you missed MY joke lol, 4wd 247 responded to MCM and said that THEY were the best 4wd channel on the internet
@@SantiSpeed1 oh yeah i didn’t see that
This channel has evolved through the years and I'm here for it. Love these guys and wish them all of the success that they deserve. Keep it up!
It’s so awesome how donut is able to put out these almost tv show level quality videos. It’s really impressive
And all while not following the same top gear formula a lot of other channels started following.
Tv show would show less build process and add some bs drama, narrative....
@@matisssvehs5094yeah, the only drama I want is when stuff doesn't go as planned, and the thought process behind fixing it.
what's TV?
agreed. it reminds me of old horsepower tv but with a sense of humor.
This build will be absolutely INSANE! Looking forward to seeing the work and precision y'all will come out with
Love to see your never-too-serious team workflow!
Great to see you guys building offroad vehicles now. Just a few quick tips. 1st when you're off road, things that you think shouldn't move, move. When you are making clearance for moving parts, give it a little extra. Especially tires! Being offroad, not only will the tires expand at speed, but they will also take new unforeseen forms while going over terrain. 2nd, get rid of those stock tie rods and go with heims. Between the extra weight of the larger tires and just not being designed for heavy offroad use, they will break, and often. I look forward to seeing where this build goes.
They will prolly bend
Not to mention when a tie rod fails they come apart. If a hiem fails with a double shear, it's still captured just sloppy as hell but drivable.
good to know
Should probably build a swingset steering setup, better angles and much stronger.
Donut media: On today’s video of YT’r builds that need to chill.
Also Donut Media: We spent $14k on a $500 bucket truck. 😂
for real 😂
Hah, though this feels like by the end it's going to be "Trophy Truck With Retro-style Cab" than anything else.
@@wraithcadmustrophy trucks are way crazier and more in the 100k+ range to build
@@TheChicagOP true, but they're easily going to blow past 50k the rate this is going. I'm excited to see it.
Love seeing Jimmy's character arc coming together. That speech was pure leadership, exactly what the boys needed, and a great milestone for his development that everyone should be proud of keep hammerin!!!(literally)
I have a green 96 ranger as my farm toy and I've been looking at this exact $15k king setup. I feel like this episode was made for me! Thank you
donut is notorious for their cars breaking down. With all the fabrication and "we've got some learning to do" just in this first video, I bet this truck is going to be a nightmare for them. I can't wait! 😂🤣
Lol you can already see the flaws in their plans it's gonna be hilarious
DILLON!! Love that guy! Glad we get some great Donut colab content!
I love how these young men work towards one goal and overcome all obstacles together.👍🥇
This is a build I've been dreaming of doing since high school. I'm living vicariously through these guys.
Dude i love how these people can blow 15k on suspension but are too busy to make an up to speed on james dad
Stop
those things aren’t related at all
I Love that Donut Media and Welyn use the same music, they are both equally as cheerful to watch :D
"So this 4x4 build started like any other build, naked and on the beach"
The level of detail and precision in this build is truly impressive, real shoutout to the team for taking on such a challenging project!
Wish I could find a Ranger like that for $500. Cheapest I’ve seen is typically 3k or more and just about ready for a new engine or transmission. Really great video
Not wrong. I think it’s because people in the used market like to value their things for what they expect to get or expect it’s worth.
It’s the buyers responsibility to avoid a trap. Some of those for $2500-4000 shouldn’t be any more than $1000.
Especially when they expect you to tow that thing and do a fair amount of repair just to get it road worthy.
Their problem is now yours haha
I’ve seen some drivable ones for $2500-3500 though.
If you’re going LOW LOW, I’d personally lowball the heck out of some until I get something I want, but I’m also not above being ruthless in the used market if there’s a deal to be had.
There’s always another person selling another item. Shoot the shot, move on if you don’t get what you want.
This video is like the old 90s japanese car makers: "We lied about how much we spent. We spent even more" 🤣
Usually the suspension upgrades are all plug and play but this was very very tedious. The level of hardwork and determination and patience that went into this video is unmatched
Not sure if you guys have done this already; But here's a vid idea...
Make two or three teams, give each team a budget to build a car, and race across the country.
Whoever gets to the finishing line first, wins.
A team is allowed to fix their car and continue with the race if the car ever breaks down or stop for refueling.
However, points to be deducted with each breakdown.
8:13 Bruh, that's tragic.
"It's my last day here" .. like man, we _JUST_ got introduced to this guy in the same video he's saying it's his last day... that's either a mistake he just massively made OR the manager doesn't give a shit about retention and good resourceful peeps. Dude looks a bit like Nolan and Pumphrey as well.. he fit right in!!
Where'd you get a $500 car?
Probably Facebook 😂
@@SquidwardisAircant find any. All the junked and scrapped title cars are 20k. “Don’t ask if this is still available, I know what I got.”
@@AncientRe 20k is an extreme exaggeration lmao
junk yard… lol
Probably Facebook but there’s a high chance that it’s not gonna work without some work or it’s on deaths doorstep with needing some really big repairs
Wonderful amount of illustration for the short time of video! I know it’s all hard hard work between planning, fabbing, filming etc and we all appreciate the work!
I love watching step by step, keep it up Donut Media, love watching you guys!
I put one these on my baha go cart and it was a beast and I had to bump up my 5 HP Briggs and Stratton to 8hp with a pro charger,added 19hp to my 8hp Briggs,,I just wasn't happy with my twin turbo set up,now hitting 50mph!! With Michelin pilot sport 2s but they are like 20 bucks a piece! Little high really,but my go cart is so insane now it gets looks from the gals no matter where I'm at,I past an 88 yr old lady today I had to max out the throttle but I got her by a headlight!!
baha
Dillon has the exact right personality for this collab. Love it.
Nice to see Dillon here! Stoked on the NSX build !
Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.
You should get sponsored by TacoBell or Mt. Dew and then it could be the ‘Baja blast’
$2,000 in tax and shipping?? Damn.
I'm excited for this build. I hope you guys are gearing that thing up and putting some more power down to compensate this monster.
This is my most anticipated build so far! Excited to see the journey.
Who knew a $500 pile of junk could last you longer than the average dishwasher
The amount of content in this one video is crazy. Love watching a build come together
Great video guys. Definitely looks like a fun build. Just so you know you might want to rethink those rear shock upper mounts and also the shock placement. Have the resi inboard like that is not going to be good. Usually you want the resi in the rear behind the body. Having them inboard like that when you side load the axle in a corner it will shift the axle side to side and you will smash those reservoirs into the frame rails. Plus having that upper pivot bolt going forward to back means as the shocks are working they are moving forward and back so it will wear that upper uniball super fast vs if it was just moving with the race.
*Good teamwork* 👍
Its Just amazing, 17k $ worth of suspension is worth more than half our cars costs in Kenya, our average car cost is like 12.3k $. Love Donut.
Better than any “short”. Keep it up, one hell of a build. My dad drove one of these when I was younger.
After the end of top gear this was the only channel that kept the car culture together, love the videos, love the editing, the team. I see you guys as the next top gear ❤
Fantastic energy, and awesome project!
i don’t think i’ve been more excited about a donut build. keep it up gang
so much can not wait for actual test drive - this suspension custom is oozing sexy craftwork + attitude 🤘
Literally one of my favorite projects yall have done so far gonna watch the second vid tomorrow keep us updated 🙌
Being a truck guy and a car guy this warms my soul to see a balance of truck and car content
Mikes' welds are some of the most consistently beautiful I've ever seen, solid work man. Honestly makes me want to start learning how to weld
I mean you learn it pretty fast, not that complicated, with MIG just press the button and move at a consistent speed
this has to be one of the most epic projects these guys have done!!
Can't wait for part 2 🎉
This is going to be an AMAZING series. Glad Yall decided to venture into this alley. I see lots of builds to come lol
Y’all are good at what you do. Thank you for this awesome build video! Looks legit capable.
Genuinely, this is frickin awesome.
Dillon is the goat man. Love that dude.
this is an insane amount of fabwork, both quality and amount accomplished in 7 days
DILLOOOOONNN!!! The crossover I never knew I needed
This is the content I love, keep up the good work guys
Hell yeah. Ever since you first showed the Ranger, I've been patiently waiting for the first upgrade.
This is the best series ever!
Wooo upgraded to the big kid work! Love to see a major project like this done in one video, massive congratz and nice welds.
Can’t wait to see the finished product! Love my old Ranger
Phenomenal Series - Good choice of vehicle and mods.
Always appreciate watching donut media, very informative and eager to learn in the automotive community. Thanks for all the quality videos.
Also, I would love to know what that little magnetic tool measures when buddy mentioned the camber degree measurement and also where to get it? Especially curious if you can dial alignment with that thing, seems nifty!
This is the most exciting build i have seen on this channel for sure
Did not expect to see Dillon on todays video that’s awesome
Now you know that every one loves a ranger vid. Good job guys 👌
This probably one of the most impressive things I've ever seen donut do
Got a lot done in 25min! Good DIY project!
Sick build hell yeah!
Did this in high-school metal shop. My teacher was a rad Baja racer back in the day and never taught us anything out of the book. All hands on build and test. Gocarts, small rails ,4runners, and of course all the 90s kids had a ranger with fenders and a lift. The good old days
Thanks guys... today I really really needed this video.
Love this series. Just like the HiLo tacos, these are really interesting in that at least the Ranger platform (not the mods) is attainable for many!
You guys can build anything. Outstanding video.
Dylan, gone but never forgotten lol
Please make a ton more of these upgrade videos! I’m really enjoying just from these 2 ranger videos so far
Good to see the boys wrenching again on a big project!
Loving this series.
I’m so excited to see this beast when it’s done!!
Suspension is a pain in the ass. Super dope work boys 🤌🔥👌
That Ranger sitting on those honkin' tires looks so awesome. Way to go all of you Donut guys, looking forward to the next episode
I haven't been this excited to see how this turns out since the Miata. Great job guys.
My boy Dylan!!! Wasn't expecting to see him on here!! Hell yeah
so stoked to see some offroad stuff.
I bought a 2008 Mazda B4000 in October and when you guy's announced the ranger as the next project I got so hyped
Such a relaxing thing to sit back in bed and watch one of these episodes
one of best ep out there