2021 Hilux mods, off-road bar work mods part 7

[@PaulCoetserBalie]

Want to know more about why you changed tyres and what was required to make the 33” fit

[@johnrmonroe3946]

I put an Aussie Aluminum Alloy Bull Bar on my 1987 Suzuki Samari. Was running 30" tires and a 2" lift, doing 65 MPH down the road and a ten point white tail buck jumped out of the ditch. This thing weighed 200lbs dressed. My reaction time in those days was better then most and I was able to hit the brakes at impact couldn't bare to look at damage for a few minutes, thought my Sami was toast. The only damage, was the top horizonat bar was bent maybe a half an inch! At 1000 dollar price tag in those days, that was the best insurance possible. Weight was a factor with the Sami so I went with the Aluminum Alloy, advertised as "strong as Steel"! Enjoy your treks on the tube, trying to adapt my Sami to accomodate my bilateral amputation, slowly but slowly, LOL. Regards John R Monroe Hibbing, Minnesota

[@Calfen720]

Would love to see that Bull-Bar comparison. A comparison from full bar to the half bar without the top protection would help myself a lot too.

[@ablokecalledbeer]

I was about the comment exactly the same thing. Love the look of the single hoop / predator bars; but are you just sacrificing your headlights or is it actually less engine protection than a full bar?

[@simmo6035]

I have a 2019 Hilux with a ARB Sahara Bar single hoop. The hoop is only thin aluminium held in with two M8 or M10 bolts either side. The protection that it would offer would be minimal. I didn't want or need a full bull bar, we do minimal rural travel and I didn't really like the look without a hoop. Not a comparison as such but maybe some food for thought.

[@ablokecalledbeer]

@@simmo6035 thanks Adam, does give some good insights. Cheers

[@jdoubleuu2]

@@ablokecalledbeer second this!

[@Andrew-1974]

Hey Ronny. I’ve noticed you have a genuine Toyota snorkel on. Please include an in-depth review or your thoughts about it, in a future video. That would be interesting I reckon

[@armandotrenton194]

i realize Im quite randomly asking but does anybody know of a good site to stream newly released series online ?

[@xanderskylar4831]

@Armando Trenton lately I have been using Flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@colecase7537]

@Xander Skylar definitely, I've been watching on flixzone for years myself =)

[@armandotrenton194]

@Xander Skylar thank you, I went there and it seems to work :D I appreciate it !

[@xanderskylar4831]

@Armando Trenton No problem =)

[@josephnorris2860]

I need that bull bar comparisons video

[@abanana6431]

^

[@alo784]

jea

[@stonecold5674]

Great idea, please make a dedicated bull bar video. I would really like to have more details about this as well as your opinion.

[@edduadv]

Everytime I watch your series, I feel like buying some shit I don't need for my luxy 😅😅 Love your content

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

i would love to see that bullbar video, Ronny. Think it's gonna be the next mod I put on my Tacoma.

[@eddycooper8035]

Any particular reason you choose the Brown Davis Under Body protection (weigh, price or quality)?

[@Ban00dle]

Another advantage of steel over aluminium is it's WAY easier to work with when it comes to repairs or adding things like mounting tabs etc.

[@petwils4450]

Great info Ronny, I’ll suggest double checking the weight of your bar. Had a steel TJM delivered to my home to install on my FJ. i was told it weighed 65kg. Bar arrived in box and the weight printed on the box was 100kg. I weighted every piece contained in the box and yep it all came to 100kg. I weighed the parts that came off my FJ to install the bar which came to 12kg. I added 88kgs before even installing the winch. Your weight of 65kg is bar only and not all the added bolts, support steel bracing etc etc

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Interesting points there mate, I’ll add an unknown extra weight at the end to allow for it perhaps unless I can find the actual info

[@sonsam1966]

Which bullbar was it? On their Tjm website it says 100kg?

[@petwils4450]

@@sonsam1966 it’s the outback T13 bar. My experience was back in 2014. Back then no weights were mentioned on their website and I could only get info of 65kgs by the salesperson. It was impossible to get accurate weights of bars back then by any manufacturer. For some reason they kept quiet on that area but we know why now. In 2017 I changed to an Xbox bar and halved the weight. Cheers

[@sonsam1966]

Yeah I agree it’s a good solid bar but that’s way too Heavy on the nose of the vehicle even tho recovery point and reinforcements been added

[@MarkPdot]

My rear recovery point is a 15 ton pintle hook and recovery strap. I got both the hitch and plate for $40 total plus hardware. The last 2 years I've recovered several vehicles in Alaska. I can't complain, it works.

[@sherbo99]

I got a price for the ARB bullbar from my local. Wowee, was my first response. Then extra for their fog lights, extra for recovery points, etc. I can see why their shops always look so nice

[@MS-ll9qb]

The TJM outback is worth a look

[@krissfpv4079]

I bought a arb for my new hilux and regret it , it sticks out so much futher than any other bar ive seen , should have gone Tjm.

[@sherbo99]

MCC Falcon is on my shortlist

[@brettosborne4208]

Great video mate👍🏻How did you like the Sahara bar old your old lux? Do they weigh less than the summit?

[@gregind01]

Hey Ronny This is a great series of videos! I'm learning a lot, even for my Ranger, as my first proper build. So far my only disappointment is the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform not being as capable as I expected and was advised it would be, as you outlined. I'll keep my platform for now and just be more careful when loading it. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have done with your tyres and suspension as these are more of a priority upgrade for anyone than some of your other indicated modifications. Cheers mate

[@arthurweier8044]

Another informative video Ronny. Can you advise what you done with the diff and gearbox breathers on the Hilux? The factory breather on rear diff is located on the diff housing and the gearbox/transfer are located on top of the bell housing, and did you manage to find where the breath for the front diff is located?

[@JS-tb9hu]

Good question

[@perpelle]

If the breather sits on the rear pumpkin, isn't that lower then the rated 700mm wading depth?

[@arthurweier8044]

@@perpelle Hi pelleper, it is my understanding that the specified wading depth is set to prevent water ingress into the air box, the computer and other critical electric components, and maybe even the alternator and possibly any air vents. As the diff breather is effectively a one-way valve, no water (or air) should be able to get back through it. This can be an issue as when a hot diff is rapidly cool (like when do a water crossing or it gets splashed with lots of water) the air will reduce in volume and cause negative pressure inside the diff housing that will suck the diff breather closed. But as the negative pressure inside the diff will try to equalise with the outside atmospheric air pressure (or vice versa), it could end up sucking water, dust, mud in through the wheel bearings.

[@jamesmcmillan2656]

A lot of that weight is down low which helps with stability

[@gsmecanica]

Nice 4wd mate. What are your thoughts on the fact that it will deactivate the A-TRC when the rear diff lock is ON while in low range? Do you think it was a completely bad set-up from Toyota?

[@gsmecanica]

So that way, the front diff acts as an open one with no control.

[@shanejumbo4432]

Hv to admit, 15 years of 4wdriving since i was 25 yr old and i hv been using the shackles the wrong way. Thanks Rhonni

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I have as well mate

[@kadmow]

Really it is the recovery points which are in the wrong orientation - if the holes were in the horizontal plane the Riggers "proper way" would be the correct way...

[@shanejumbo4432]

@@kadmow 😆Jesus bro, don't do this to me.

[@morpheus2573]

Q: Was the bumper cut-in the only option or do they offer a full replacement bar? The TJM Outback T13 bar includes rated recovery points and looks a lot better on later designed vehicles like yours because the design conforms to the angled or diamond-shaped grill. That model ARB bar is great but was originally designed for vehicles with a squarer, old school stance like the 79, Troopy etc. Love ARB, but it’s deffos time for them to up their game and release a bar for the 21st Century IMHO.

[@brettb1271]

Still waiting for the Rhinohide review, hopefully you will cover off on this next video.

[@rossp1762]

Yes I would love to hear all about it. It's looks very impressive.

[@roryharper2563]

Hey Ronnie. Are you protecting the underneath with anything to prevent rust? All your beach driving must take a toll.

[@jdoubleuu2]

Subbed! Very informative as I am researching to start my 4 wheeling adventure. Also, I’ve hit the notification bell icon mainly for that bull bar video!

[@scoobalimalima]

Why Brown Davis bash plate as opposed to an ARB one? That would of also negated the issues you are now facing with ARB and BD parts not matching up under the bull bar.

[@ChookChasersMX]

HI RONNY, I HAVE AN IMPORTANT COMMENT THAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ! Just like your issues with the roof rack, have you checked that you are under your front axle load rating with all that weight added to the front? Also is there enough weight left for the driver and a passenger? I know with that bar work that it protects the vehicle but it is quite an important point to mention non the less as insurance could be void if over the front axle load rating.

[@williammelville5789]

Would you consider airbags for your suspension instead of extra leaf springs??

[@philsymons9614]

Gday Ronny, yet another crackin vid, I'm enjoying watching Project Luxy evolve. Whilst I may not agree with some of the additions you choose, I thoroughly enjoy each video of the build. Torbs needs to host a Q & A with you asking questions about why you started the channel and why you do what you do...

[@samnapier4594]

I’d love a video on whether you need a winch and whether you need a lift kit. Or if you can get away without one or both for a solo traveller.

[@xaviermann6803]

looks to already have a 2” lift kit

[@blokebeershed7651]

@@xaviermann6803 still stock suspension at the moment, he will probably lift it once he has everything weight wise loaded up how he wants

[@danielb8901]

I to would really appreciate a video on whether a winch is really needed. A decent winch is expensive and if I buy one will I use it or can I use max tracks instead?

[@nickbagus4529]

@@blokebeershed7651 Pretty sure he's running the OME remote resi 2"

[@Contis_Clips]

Great work Rohnny! It would be awesome to see a episode dealing with winch recovery’s, especially solo recovery’s.

[@alanfiddick1887]

I wonder how many people have added all the gear and now have an over weight vehicle once loaded, it sure adds up pretty quick. The recovery point weight blew me away.

[@claudineraymundo8524]

Any chance of losing/cancelling factory warranty if you make any mods on new car/hilux like bullbar, lifts, tyres etc.?

[@elitesuppswagga6782]

As usual absolute legend best on KZbin Been waiting for this and the suspension one as I have the exact same vehicle so was interested in your opinion before I put my gear on mine. What do you think of the TJM bar as I prefer the look Cheers

[@dimitristsagdis7340]

Was that rust or red dust at the bottom of the bull bar when you were underneath and talking about the skid plates?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Pilbara dirt

[@Alan.livingston]

Looks like dust to me.

[@robbie.agustin]

Good video Ronny! What's your take on whether or not it is also important to add a fuel tank skid/bash plate?

[@kizbot85]

Wouldn't mind finding out if you are installing any gauges? Monitoring Trans temp / EGT while towing?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I have a scan gauge already but I’m still waiting on X codes so I can read everything

[@kizbot85]

@@Ronny_Dahl Thanks mate. I don't think you can get EGT's with the scan gauge but I might be wrong. I know I can't with the Prado 150 (2010) that I have. Requires a sensor tapped into the manifold or exhaust.

[@Malc664]

Did you add a catch can and prefilter yet? I'd like to see the shocks next. The new ARB bullbar looks really good, what a great design. Excellent video Ronny, thank you.

[@bretthogno]

That's a tough looking hilux, looks awesome. Be interesting to see at the end with all the weights and gvm and costs of accessories. Do suspension and tyres next. Keen to see another trip episode but.👍

[@identityaustralis4077]

Ronny has a strong Nordic phenotype.

[@ethantalevski4040]

Can you install a full underbody bashplate on your vehicle even if you don’t have a bull bar? As well as front rated recovery points? I have a Ford ranger xlt 2020 px3.

[@mikaugo]

I T-boned a Camry & wrote it off, got a small dent on the summit bar of my Lux as a result. They are expensive but worth every cent.

[@Pooooooops]

Ronny what are those door/fender panels that look riveted on, on both this and the 79?

[@royzhou1149]

Great work, do you recommend put on rear bar? For tub protection or corner guards

[@manishjha3990]

Love your content mate! Very informative. Isn’t adding all that extra weight will significantly affect performance and mileage? What are the options to improve these after all this additional weight mod ?

[@kadmow]

Trailer it to the destination. lol...

[@bananasusyd]

Super keen for a bull-bar comparison video.

[@dylankeys2524]

Ronny, what did you end up doing about the Brown Davis plate not marring up with the ARB Summit guard?

[@scottodonnell7849]

Hey Ronnie, just a thought on your winch set up. Weight, Safety and everything in between, I am pretty much down to a soft shackle for all my attachments now and have removed my hook all-together. Basically I go direct from the thimbled eye on the winch Dyneema to my soft shackle to the point I'm loading, cant for the life of me see why I need another potential point of failure in the system (the hook). I have a short section of inch poly pipe with a v groove cut out for the thimble that locks against my fairlead to hold the thimble in place, just winch in and lock it away. Works a treat, keep up the good work bud

[@Crustypetee]

Love your videos. I went with a Carbon Winch on the BT50 due to its quality and its shipping weight was 29kgs so bare winch was even less. I try to keep weight off the bull bar if possible.

[@brianjarlenski7422]

I am really intrigued by the body armor, looks badass. Is it bolted to the existing body panels, can it be removed with no blemishes for re-sale?

[@bill7501]

Rohny you forgot to mention the rock sliders...what brand are they?and are they brush bar compatible?also does ARB have "proper" rock sliders or are they more a step?cheers

[@247geoffers]

Suspension tyres mate 👍

[@xaviermann6803]

Already has new tires on

[@jadmacrae]

does that bar allow for the front parking sensors? i just couldn't make out if they were there or not.

[@richardghalayini2666]

Loved it, but what’s on the exterior armour of your car mate love to how you did that bud, looks like a armadillo 💪🏽🦔

[@olenilsen4660]

Nice video again! About the transfer case bash plate, I think those mounting points on the case looks pretty weak. Aren´t you worried it will just break off those instead? I figure the original one will give way, but still protect the cast housing with a bit tougher steel? Maybe you have some experience or stories about what and how things break underneath - would surely be an interesting episode ;)

[@simba_nagas_adventures]

Best looking Hilux from the Side I have seen so far in the whole world.. would love to hear about the sides protection in ur next video :-) :-)

[@Thunderbirds404]

That’s a lot of weight, but when touring, it’s a necessity. Hit something with stock bumper it’s a trip ender. Speaking of the front bumper and it’s removal... it IS actually a removable bumper. If you look closely, there are lines underneath the lines & the front grille. So the bumper itself was no need for cutting it. You could’ve removed it with ease.

[@perpelle]

QUESTION! In Europe we have fixed tow balls and not receivers. How do you get a recovery point on a 2021 hilux?

[@triplez7387]

Any chance you could show how/where you have the winch control box mounted? It looks neat being out of the way!

[@harryballzack]

I like the clean look of the front bumper. I never understood the antenna mounted to it.

[@Buansteven]

Suspension next. Also with the additional 140+kg on the front what rate of springs are you using? Im only seeing most brands carry max of 100-120kgs

[@downundermtb4744]

We have just ordered the SR5 which bar should we go for Toyota or ARB? Apparently they offer the same colours

[@benstuart3208]

Would like to know more about the body chop! Suspension, tyres and body chop episode next 🤙🏼

[@microsnook3]

thanks for sharing the bull bar. I am going to get this same one for my tacoma. and have a shop do the install. thats just one i dont feel entirely comfortable doing.... cant wait. love your videos keep it up

[@ayrtontirocy2480]

Hi, where is the video of the doors and side panel install? Love the Matte panels.

[@jorgeandresherandez4288]

We all want the bull bar video

[@tristanloveday5240]

Hey Ronny, why did you run no brush/scrub bars on this compared to the 79? Be interesting to see a video on scrub/brush bars as there's little to on info online about them. Cheers!

[@tonesbones502]

Love your vids mate. Ronny I get that you don't like the look of most aluminium bars but the Toyota aluminium bar is the best looking bar for that model car in my opinion (its well balanced compared to others) and you can have it painted black. It's winch compatible with the little number plate door. The product development budget is 20x more than all other after market bars so it's not unnecessarily over engineered, it has 90% the strength of steel, yet less than half the weight (not two thirds like you said) and of course its air bag compliant. It's designed to flex and fail before your chassis does which is a big thing if you don't want to crab walk forever after a kangaroo strike. It's also designed to act like a hull in water. The reason why I bought one is because being a bricky I've dropped many profiles over decades, steel and aluminium and the steel ones always bend on impact where as the aluminium ones flex and stay straight. I knew this flex was important so I went down that path and I was right. My bar has hit a good size roo (unfortunately hard enough to kill it) and it only dented (which was easy to hammer out). It acted like a tough spring, I suppose thats why Toyota promise you can drive on after a kangaroo strike. Thats my experience anyway.

[@Underestimatedshit]

Hey Ronny, What is that protection over the panels, is that a wrap or something else? Thanks

[@nabob14]

Rhinohide. Same stuff he has on the land cruiser

[@petercincotta9592]

Wow is an additional 120kg forward of the front wheels really a safety feature? Also you have used half your payload on accessories so no passengers or GVM upgrade? It's amazing how quickly it all adds up and no doubt continues to add up in additional fuel cost over time, hopefully you can show us the sums so we can make an informed decision on what we bolt to our cars. Great series 👍 Cheers

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

Once you hit a big kangaroo you'll think it's great.

[@KaizenOz]

Be interested in crash testing, how do they pass adr’s etc? Are they designed to still work with crumple zones?

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

@@KaizenOz they pass crash testing, they work with crumple zones and they pass ADRs.

[@user-fr5pl1zf5f]

Mining company BHP, crash tested their Hiluxes with bullbars and rollover cages. Conclusion: leave safety to the experts, the OEM

[@travelsolo2677]

A Bullbar is a must if you are travelling remote locations and as you say not just for animal strikes. I was in low range trying to get up a sandy track and smacked into a tree at the top as my momentum didn’t allow the car to turn as I hoped .... a dent in my Bullbar but I could continue my trip

[@samwise1239]

May i Ask if you have solved the dust problem in the tub? if so how did you do it?

[@wernerziemerink]

Great video Ronny. What happened to the Maxxis RAZR AT811's you had on?

[@arthurstock4386]

I've put the same bar work on my Luxy but i got ARB side rails and steps as well. You didn't want the side rails or steps??

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I wanted to save weight somewhere and that’s where I saved it. I do have rock sliders however which are Uneek 4x4

[@pixelgunali9761]

Hi Ronny how much was that arb bullbar? Cheers

[@tomaskopnicky9870]

Hi Ronny, would you recommend to apply any kind of protection against rust on the frame?

[@vesakittela5793]

What sliders you have? Are they mounted to the chassis ?

[@coreymayfield4457]

Lift and tyres next plus the body protection stuck to the car

[@xaviermann6803]

blokes just put those tires on at the beginning of teh build what’s the point of changing them

[@AndyNish]

@@xaviermann6803 he’s already changed them. Originally he had the Maxxis Razr AT811’s

[@eaglesnest1960]

I like the ironman deluxe commercial bullbar as the winch sits in a cradle bolted to the chassis.

[@DDobrasz]

Hey Ronny as always thanks for your work. Quick question and recommendation, 40mm or 60mm ARB Summit steel bullbar? For a 78LC what would you suggest? I don’t intend to install flares on the LC78. I’m leaning towards 40mm due to weight. What is your recommendation regarding weight and strength difference stats. Thanks in advance and Happy Easter.

[@Clifford124]

Great vid mate, whats your your thoughts on the gen bar

[@rasta77-x7o]

You're not wrong the steel bullbar is heavy, i put one on the Prado before lift kit. The 50mm lift raised the front 70mm, it sagged the stock suspension that much! Mines 80kg so a fair wack more than the Luxy one.

[@Seshonium]

Keen to see more about the water/fuel cell in the back! Looking to get something similar in my new Dmax

[@joaonunes6411]

What's with all the bolts on the side panels? Reinforcement, or is it an "over-panel" protection?

[@nabob14]

Rhinohide

[@bensmith2902]

currently waiting on the same bull bar for the same car. Will be copying a lot of these mods on my hilux this year.

[@aussiedrifter]

I would be very interested in seeing an in-depth on the Rhino Hide please Ronny, Im actually working on our side & body protection starting next week Mate.

[@meldrian]

Though i did not owned a hilux, but owned a PX1/T6, i would like to know about your suspension and wheel setup because you always give the best advice.

[@spockvulcan751]

Is a video of these side body armour type things still coming? They look very useful and I'm interested in how they are mounted and how you have been enjoying them. Awesome videos btw!!

[@4wdglampingaustralia102]

Great ep Ronny. People dont consider weight. More importantly the distribution of weight

[@MustacheSwan]

Did you drill any drain holes in your bash plates at all?

[@EatonEmmerich]

Really love & appreciate the thaught you put into this build for us as well rony!

[@beldmannen1776]

Could you do an industry piece about fitting accessories and what impact this can have on (NCAP) safety ratings, passenger safety, and possibly insurance issues? What does it mean when bull bar and rock sliders are airbag compatible? Does that also mean they don’t affect the crumble zones? In Victoria you aren’t legally allowed to alter the vehicle suspension if it affects the vehicle stability controls, unless you can disprove it.

[@RogerM88]

Hey Rob! Could you do a video about installing a trailer plug on the Hilux? There are few tutorial about how to install it, with a proper kit, to avoid error messages. Or damage the warranty. Thanks.

[@larjkok1184]

Rob?

[@Night-Owl-]

Hey ronny, is it possible to get scrub bars for different vehicles to the US?

[@ericwambua8037]

You should add the fender mirror. plus I think they make a car look cool & a serious off roader !

[@dsmash447]

What about fuel tanks and water tank mods? Have you covered these?

[@anthonymorris7592]

Why did you go the factory snorkel over safari? Also why did you change to mud tyres? Also would like to see what suspension you went with. I’m a broadacre farmer in nsw thinking about trading single cab vdj79 and going to a duel cab hilux. Following your build with great interest. 👍🏻

[@markpetty28]

Suspension please as I have one of these hiluxes and it rides better than my last one and wonded how yours rides now.

[@rubyvictoria7055]

Interested in cost to date, we have a weight, but no cost yet. Also 454kg - what's that leave you in weight to carry, and especially what's left for a tow ball weight if you had a van on with average ball weight around the 200-250kg, tanks full and family as the lux currently sits? Loving the video. Gives average Joe real indicator as to cost to get vehicle to result desired. I'm sure often we buy wrong vehicle to start with because cost of getting capability with after market is more than vehicle worth. Then insurance issues where so many insurance companies only allow % (10-20%) of vehicle cover to be accessories. What next - suspension.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I let the cost out due to it being varying also people seem to focus too much on the cost and not the rest of the important stuff

[@simondeluca82]

Add 200kg on that and your at 650kg. 920kg max weight carrying capacity so that leaves you with 270kg for fuel and people on board. Thats why I did a GVM upgrade on my vehicle. Another 465kg carrying capacity. But that does not increase your GCM. Can't have many mods done to the vehicle if you plan on towing a big van.

[@rubyvictoria7055]

Just curious to say the nearest $5k. Plenty of us look at price of hilux, vs Prado or Nissan offerings. Pat Callinan for example, yes, the ford everest went a lot of places, but dang, they spent some money on it. Even he described it as "a good base to build from". I guess that's the angle I was coming from. Cheers. @@Ronny_Dahl

[@pompeybrown7822]

Bottom line Ronny drive to the conditions..... If you want to drive at speed, as you are alluding to, at night on unsealed outback track then good luck!! And what's the story about going 40km/hr consumes more fuel 🤪 unless of course you are going 40k @ 3000+rpm. Sometimes you can go from the sublime to the ridiculous in a heart beat..... Anyway, on a positive note I'll continue to watch your channel 👍

[@LesSharp]

He could just get to camp before sunset eh? Nah. Never gonna happen.

[@juzzyburns]

Just got a set of maxxis razr ATs and you have ripped them off. Should I be worried?

[@sessionswithjeff]

Ronny great video! Does the bar work with sensors for air bags etc?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

It does mate 👍