Did you check for binding in roll? You may wish to consider that, when you put it together, to replace the rear bush of the top arm at the diff housing, with a more easily flexible heim joint. This is because, upon direction change, as the vehicle rolls side to side, even a little, is when the top arm will bind, so it'll try to pick-up/unload the inside rear wheel.
Probably one of the best presentations on RUclips. Considering that you have done it all by yourself quite impressive..no matter what.. I must admit was doubting you at first...but you surpassed that.. Good quality welding, your brackets are great and hand made.. We see so many using CNC to cut...seems to take the fun and hard work away. One appreciates it more using your method. I wish to do the same at some point. The build will be from scratch..jeep XJ rear axle, as you show coil overs four link, but just rear wheel drive. 2.5 diesel engine and a twin leading arms up front probably made up hubs too . Just a 2 seater. Similar to look of an old Bugatti car fish type tail.. That era. But mine will be a soft 60% off roader..and 40%tarmac. Great build keep it up.. Simon a Brit in Spain .
I highly recommend using a heim or some sort of joint that can misalign on the top of the axle. if your axle articulates, your nut will come undone. if you dont want to use a heim, synergy makes these awesome dual durometer bushings that flex very nicely, and don't need grease and done squeak.
Looks great. If you're still concerned about the strength of your front crossmember you could always run a brace from the middle one you cut along side the gas tank to tie it all together.
I like the direction you are taking this Austin👍. Pikes Peak or just out cruising and feeling the chassis and power set you back in you seat. Maybe some flare work and a custom air dam/splitter.
You're a wizard, bro! I can't wait to see the next episode. Congrats for the amazing job and thanks for teaching us how to do. Greetings from a brazilian in Chile.🇧🇷🇨🇱
I didn't think u would go low with this one but I knew there was a chance , I love it already man , fenomenal work once again , glad you're able to be a bit creative with this one and mix ashtetics with functionality or less functionality 😅 well will be way better on tarmac , I love it already , I think white wheels will be a cherry on top of the cake later on , meanwhile AVR it 👍
Awesome job for sure. There is an incredible amount of engineering and fabrication that went into your build! Another amazing job you rocked it big time! 👏💪👍
Your videos are so enjoyable and you do such great work. I don’t even like these little Hilux trucks but it’s satisfying watching you do want you want with it!
Awesome work. I’m building an upper 3rd link and mounts on my 2000 4runner to replace the two upper links to eliminate binding and increase articulation. My upper mount will be similar to yours.
If you search up Guam drags. You will see videos of them racing 22r mini trucks. As I have dreamed of owning a truck like these to have fun. Guam has a huge community of mini trucks.
Keep in mind some leafsprings were removed, and those bitches aren't light. I would assume overall less than 10lb difference between em, 3 like being heavier.
Always a pleasure seeing you work good sir,I have a few project of my own, learned alot from watch you work now I effortlessly work on them, goodwill to you can't wait for your truck to be done,will look amazing
What's it like working backwards and upside down from your normal projects? lol I have 3 or 4 favorite channels yours being one of course. I watch Fab Rats and they are in Nevada. Everything they do revolves around four wheeling, rock crawling and offroad recovery along with Matt's Off Road Recovery. This is really different watching you do the suspension frame off. Looks so much easier! I've seen those guys weld, bend, ratchet strap broken vehicles in the middle of the desert in some really contorted ways. Pretty crazy and ballsy stuff in their neck of the woods! Looks Great so far! I'm waiting to see if you will keep the grunge! lol
we build swamp buggies in Florida using a crossmember to a single bar down to the diff that’s adjustable keeps it up for clearance you should build a ripsaw next $$$$
I just found this channel and I’m digging it. I’ll have to get caught up. How are those bushings holding up for you? I noticed you didn’t put Heim or Duro joints on it.
Man, I always enjoy watching you. I enjoy your methodical process mostly. I havent ever built a 3 link, but Im wondering if theres a provision for the axle to twist (think one wheel on a curb the other in a pot hole)? Shouldnt the upper link have a spherical joint to allow rotation, or is there enough movement in the system without? Thanks, and keep it up!
Damn i am super jealous, i need to do this to my truck. Leaf springs cant handle the new power of the s/c. Super excited to see what you do to the front.
You’ve done a beautiful job as always but I’m not sure about the upper link. I’m not sure how well it will handle the sideways forces on the axle. I think you should move the fuel tank and put in a standard 4 link, attached at the differential centre and chassis rails. Love watching you work though, great attention to detail.
Very cool setup! I've never seen a 3link with that upper arm! Eliminates the need for a panhard! I see you have a MIG and a TIG, how do you decide what machine you want to use for what job? Obviously larger jobs are easier with the MIG, but I noticed you welded the links with your TIG. Wondering if maybe that's hotter and that's what distorted the threads maybe?
Those axle brackets are bitchin! The half wishbone , as beefy as you built it, still looks wierd to me not having lateral support on the right side. I feel you should still use a panhard bar. Maybe a watts link.
Awesome work but the drum rear ancient technology surely you are doing disc brake rear end in Australia know one would go to that trouble and not do disc rear
@@austinniemela over here their is 2 companies making disc conversions one is Pedders the other is hoppers stoppers check out website they can't keep up with the demand for their products
that is some serious engineering going on there!! Great job Austin!
I can't express how epic this is for a static drop. It should ride really nice too ! You might even still be able to haul light loads with it.
Did you check for binding in roll? You may wish to consider that, when you put it together, to replace the rear bush of the top arm at the diff housing, with a more easily flexible heim joint. This is because, upon direction change, as the vehicle rolls side to side, even a little, is when the top arm will bind, so it'll try to pick-up/unload the inside rear wheel.
You are correct , it will not work like this
Heim joints or it will bind raise one wheel you'll see, it will bend or break stuff or just shagg out bushes quickly. But other than that looks good.
I wish I could just come help this dude for free an just gain the knowledge… Austin is a beast !!!!!
Probably one of the best presentations on RUclips.
Considering that you have done it all by yourself quite impressive..no matter what..
I must admit was doubting you at first...but you surpassed that..
Good quality welding, your brackets are great and hand made..
We see so many using CNC to cut...seems to take the fun and hard work away.
One appreciates it more using your method.
I wish to do the same at some point.
The build will be from scratch..jeep XJ rear axle, as you show coil overs four link, but just rear wheel drive.
2.5 diesel engine and a twin leading arms up front probably made up hubs too .
Just a 2 seater.
Similar to look of an old Bugatti car fish type tail.. That era.
But mine will be a soft 60% off roader..and 40%tarmac.
Great build keep it up..
Simon a Brit in Spain .
Great video, I'm in awe of your skill and the things you do with the tools you got.
I'm impressed by how you coped that tube with your drill press and hole saw 👍 can't wait to see the finished build
If you plan on driving around a corner in the rain at 60 miles an hour sway bar would be best.
Man you are going off on that build. 👍
Add a donate or support button on your videos.
I highly recommend using a heim or some sort of joint that can misalign on the top of the axle. if your axle articulates, your nut will come undone. if you dont want to use a heim, synergy makes these awesome dual durometer bushings that flex very nicely, and don't need grease and done squeak.
Awesome work, If you were closer I have a seat project for my 16 Tacoma...
This guy is an artist 👩🎨 keep up the good work.
Thanks man!
Can't wait to see it when it done man. Get the truck wrap man. It will look sick and do sub box built for it too
Looks great. If you're still concerned about the strength of your front crossmember you could always run a brace from the middle one you cut along side the gas tank to tie it all together.
How the hell do you not have million of subs?!? Love all your content man, I wish I wasn't on the other side of the States!
I've seen many channels of builders , but man what amazing skills we see here ... 💪💪💪 Cheers from France
Hey thanks man!
Absolutely amazing fabrication skill brother..
Cheers from South Africa
Thanks man!!
Busting out a little TIG work? Nice man. Excited to see how this build turns out.
Oh yeah got to make some strong welds! Haha thanks man!
Love your vids .. wish we had someone as thorough as you where I am
Очень крутая работа👍👍👍
You and your brothers are pure geniuses.
Love that set up keep it up
Brother God bless you I am impressed amazing drilling hole and pipes bend good work 🎉
I approve of this video. I do think we should take up a collection and buy you a drill press stand or some type of table to set it on.
This is awesome 👏 Toyota needs to sponsor you
...and be a member of the "Toyota Racing Development"!
I like the direction you are taking this Austin👍. Pikes Peak or just out cruising and feeling the chassis and power set you back in you seat. Maybe some flare work and a custom air dam/splitter.
Thanks 👍
Same!! 🔥
I just got to find some flares that somewhat fit! And yea something other than the oem front bumper!! I need ideas!!!
This truck is gonna be bad ass when done, I can't wait.
Such works apperaciet the people to rebuild the legends vehicals new again ,,, it,s nice work ...
You're a wizard, bro! I can't wait to see the next episode.
Congrats for the amazing job and thanks for teaching us how to do.
Greetings from a brazilian in Chile.🇧🇷🇨🇱
so glad you're going the mini truck route. this is going to be awesome
Your fab work is top notch.
Very impressive AN!! Keep it up homez!!!
Thanks brother! I’m tryin!!
I'm definitely stealing your suspension set up for my 87'!
I knew you had been busy bro, last video you posted was 7 days ago. Awesome work, super impressed by your skills.
You are an amazing fabricator! If I was rich I’d have you build a truck for me!!
Great fab skills. The link setup turned out 👍. When are you going to get a little welding table for you opposed to those ol trusty saw horses aha.
I didn't think u would go low with this one but I knew there was a chance , I love it already man , fenomenal work once again , glad you're able to be a bit creative with this one and mix ashtetics with functionality or less functionality 😅 well will be way better on tarmac , I love it already , I think white wheels will be a cherry on top of the cake later on , meanwhile AVR it 👍
Man that’s some engineering skills you have. Subscribed!
Thank you!
Toyota is one of the best cars in the world
Wow. Awesome work. Great content. Love your Toyota builds. Gets me enthused about mine 👍
That Hilux will ride better than a high end GT! awesome work as usual👍🏼
Thanks I hope so!!
Saw the Instagram pictures of ur welds looking really good,keep it up
Thanks 👍
You nailed it in your own way bt love the outcome bro Excellent work 👍
Thank you!!
Awesome job for sure. There is an incredible amount of engineering and fabrication that went into your build! Another amazing job you rocked it big time! 👏💪👍
Damm! Work shop clean! Just like your Work! Awesome work!!
Fantastic job!!! 👌
Yes! I saw that frame coming down on the axle and I was thinking to myself "lower, Lower LOWER!" HAHAHA. Looking good!
Haha it should be low! Hard to tell without a body on the frame!
@@austinniemela yeah it's definitely hard to get a feel without the body but I'm really excited to see it coming together!
Your videos are so enjoyable and you do such great work. I don’t even like these little Hilux trucks but it’s satisfying watching you do want you want with it!
Awesome work. I’m building an upper 3rd link and mounts on my 2000 4runner to replace the two upper links to eliminate binding and increase articulation. My upper mount will be similar to yours.
If you search up Guam drags. You will see videos of them racing 22r mini trucks. As I have dreamed of owning a truck like these to have fun. Guam has a huge community of mini trucks.
I’m interested to know if your frame weight increases because of this custom build. Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing
Keep in mind some leafsprings were removed, and those bitches aren't light. I would assume overall less than 10lb difference between em, 3 like being heavier.
Always a pleasure seeing you work good sir,I have a few project of my own, learned alot from watch you work now I effortlessly work on them, goodwill to you can't wait for your truck to be done,will look amazing
Bro, with all that custom work...I hope you put some color to the tubing!! Looking sooo F'n good!! 🍻
Thanks man!
Looks great Austin.. loving this build mate 🤙
Mad fab skills bro.
Good stuff. Keep after it Austin.
What's it like working backwards and upside down from your normal projects? lol I have 3 or 4 favorite channels yours being one of course. I watch Fab Rats and they are in Nevada. Everything they do revolves around four wheeling, rock crawling and offroad recovery along with Matt's Off Road Recovery. This is really different watching you do the suspension frame off. Looks so much easier! I've seen those guys weld, bend, ratchet strap broken vehicles in the middle of the desert in some really contorted ways. Pretty crazy and ballsy stuff in their neck of the woods! Looks Great so far! I'm waiting to see if you will keep the grunge! lol
Good job man. I am watching Your videos with big interest, and it is getting more interesting day by day.
YOU ARE GOOD MAN!!! Enjoy the videos'. Thanks and keep em comin.
As a fabricator, I say you know what you're doing.
That looks like it's gonna be a smooth ride
I hope it rides good!!
Made it look too easy as usual Austin! Great work mate!
Thanks!!
Ya quiero verlo armando!
Not a fan of lowered trucks. But still very interested in watching what you do with it. Also I really gotta learn how to weld.
3 link Suspension and lowered? Definitely different setup with no panhard bar. Sleeper street racer.
wow, I love it, good job man
You've got vision man.
we build swamp buggies in Florida using a crossmember to a single bar down to the diff that’s adjustable keeps it up for clearance you should build a ripsaw next $$$$
Beautiful work 🤩
You just keep raising the bar. Incredible work again. Love watching your videos just to see what you come up with next. Keep up the great work.
I just found this channel and I’m digging it. I’ll have to get caught up. How are those bushings holding up for you? I noticed you didn’t put Heim or Duro joints on it.
I was skeptical at first but you rocked it
Man, I always enjoy watching you. I enjoy your methodical process mostly. I havent ever built a 3 link, but Im wondering if theres a provision for the axle to twist (think one wheel on a curb the other in a pot hole)? Shouldnt the upper link have a spherical joint to allow rotation, or is there enough movement in the system without? Thanks, and keep it up!
Thanks man! I did some testing since then and the bushings have a ton of flex! Check the next video in line if your curious!
Very nice set up.
such a cool build. right on man
Austin maybe I missed something what about the side pivoting of the axel from the center of the diff ? hope I put it right.
Great work. It looks like the top mount on the diff is doing the work of a panhard rod is this right ?
great job! waiting to see more...
Damn i am super jealous, i need to do this to my truck. Leaf springs cant handle the new power of the s/c. Super excited to see what you do to the front.
You’ve done a beautiful job as always but I’m not sure about the upper link. I’m not sure how well it will handle the sideways forces on the axle. I think you should move the fuel tank and put in a standard 4 link, attached at the differential centre and chassis rails. Love watching you work though, great attention to detail.
Do some research on wishbone 3 link! It’s a pretty common setup
Looks slick
Very cool setup! I've never seen a 3link with that upper arm! Eliminates the need for a panhard!
I see you have a MIG and a TIG, how do you decide what machine you want to use for what job? Obviously larger jobs are easier with the MIG, but I noticed you welded the links with your TIG. Wondering if maybe that's hotter and that's what distorted the threads maybe?
Check out Badlux pickup build, for front ends mods I believe he has some done
As always and to be expected. Great job and looking forward now to the next step and post to watch the progress.
mint best episode in ages
Best project yet. Can’t wait for the next video.
Amazing work! Now a LSD?
If the transmission is pointing 2 degrees down the axle pinion needs to be pointing 2 degrees up.
YOU the MAN bro! fabrication finest! 💯💪🙏👍
Thank you brother!!
Those axle brackets are bitchin! The half wishbone , as beefy as you built it, still looks wierd to me not having lateral support on the right side. I feel you should still use a panhard bar. Maybe a watts link.
Reminds me of the Derelicts built by ICON. Amazing welds.
Thank you!!
Great work man. What about a panhard rod? Whats going to stop the side movement of the axle in this 3 link suspension ? 👍
The wishbone upper link keeps the axle in place
Wishbone upper link would prevent side movement if mounted correctly . Nice work though
@@richardcabrera1176 is mine not mounted correctly?
Buy yourself a CNC plasma metal cutting machine
Awesome work but the drum rear ancient technology surely you are doing disc brake rear end in Australia know one would go to that trouble and not do disc rear
Ancient?! The new Tacoma’s are still drum rear
@@austinniemela over here their is 2 companies making disc conversions one is Pedders the other is hoppers stoppers check out website they can't keep up with the demand for their products
Well Done 👏
عمل جيد حقاً 👍
Thank you for saying Hilux correctly (from an Aussie).
شغل عبقري
C notch it? Might save the bump stops hitting the diff.
Awesome job!