Budget 4WD Off-road Van Adventure

In this episode we're sending the Delica out on its very first test run out in the bush! We're going to find some trails, find some muddy bog holes further proving why we are the world's best 4x4 channel on the internet. Will we make it out? Will Moog's steak be the most delicious one ever? Who gets the TImTams? Find out in this epic episode of Mighty 4x4 Mods.
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[@mightycarmods]

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[@Okeanos86]

Thank you for the awesome content over the years! 🖤

[@josephohara6588]

@mightcarmods WHEN ARE YOU TWO FINALLY GOING TO KISS?

[@chadfellers9128]

Please gut this van and turn it into a 4x4 camper van, with tent on top, kitchen in the back, lift, bumper and all.. Its something we would love to see your version of.

[@---l---]

The best 4x4 channel ev'ar

[@cheeseontoastbrah]

You need to get a inclinometer for some pnp

[@usefullwater5473]

the gutter tied to a tree is a homemade deer feeder, as the food is eaten out of the lower end it automatically replenishes from the tall tube

[@NSUGS]

I read that as 'beer' feeder

[@kage3050]

@@NSUGS eh, more or less accurate, really

[@XoNMan1]

It's unlikely to be a deer feeder specifically but a feeder is a great suggestion!

[@user-neo71665]

Yep. I have dozens of them out here on my property in arkansas.

[@Itsamemario1ns6666]

Gutter? 😆

[@Nowaybro420]

The lady stopping to make sure it wasn’t an actual fight made the whole video even better 🤣🤣👌🏼

[@shoeonhead]

When was that!?

[@markwright3161]

@@shoeonhead 20:45 - 20:59

[@BigProllum]

“We only had three tim-tams but there’s 5 of us so it turned into a bit of a scuffle!” Hate when that happens 😂

[@oscarzt1652]

australia intensifies

[@TravisFabel]

I feel like this is where you realize that instead of the bush, they're down someones private driveway, playing around with a house behind the corner.

[@GulliNL]

Woman was just like 'Understandable, have a nice day'

[@BigProllum]

@@oscarzt1652 every time haha

[@raynman6466]

​@TravisFabel I mean that doesn't mean they're not in the "bush"

[@darrylmac6150]

Please boys, continue to make content as long as physically possible. I don't know how long I've been watching, but one thing has NEVER changed. Mates having the craic. I promise you guys impact more lives for the better.

[@Shane_O.5158]

9:10 it's a wild animal feeder / waterer, made popular after the big bushfires a few years ago.

[@dasphoenixable]

Thanks for that info, I’m in the states and I’ve seen/done similar set ups to sample insects before, except the end was more closed and I thought maybe that’s what it was for.

[@Tyresong]

Interesting, Not something we have in New Zealand, because it's the Introduced pests that would eat out of it... Here it's more likely to be a bait / poison station

[@Shane_O.5158]

@@dasphoenixable it's more for Kangaroos, wombats, possums, birds , as everthing was burnt and no food or water, no really for insects.

[@user-neo71665]

@@dasphoenixable I'm from arkansas and we build these all the time for deer feeders

[@samsonian]

@Shane_O.5158 are you sure mate? I was thinking maybe some perverted drop bears worked out how to make an upskirt peeping opportunity…😅😅😅

[@helplmchoking]

"It's gonna feel a little bit tippy, that's just because you're tipping over" Yeah that sounds like offroading to me

[@CamTheNomad]

MCM: Rebuilds an entire nugget in one episode Also MCM: take almost an entire episode showing how to grill a steak I’m here for it regardless. Well done boys! 🤙🏽

[@mightycarmods]

It was a few mins tops and there was a punch on… have you seen this anywhere else?

[@CamTheNomad]

@@mightycarmods I may have been a bit exaggerated on the length of the cooking session. The punch on was the cherry on top. I’m off to cook me a steak!

[@HalfdeadRider]

@@mightycarmods Ten! 😎

[@wobblysauce]

For a stake like that, good even heat is nice, could have put a lid on it to keep more of the freshness in but that is for another time

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

​​@@mightycarmodsonly on the best four wheel driving channel on KZbin.

[@ChristopherHallett]

Blair's journey from vegan to munging on a steak for lunch has been hilarious to watch along with...

[@Mongrel85]

Moog is the least spotting spotter that ever spotted “go like this” waves hands wildly in sort of a circle 😂😂😂 Love it!

[@At-M]

i mean he kinda showed marty how to turn the wheel though xD

[@FairlyUnknown]

Isaac is such a boss in these videos whenever things got a little hectic. A true off-roading sherpa

[@mightycarmods]

Yeah he’s a legend

[@jamescresswell1532]

I actually tried out the steak cooking technique from this video (indoors, though) and was pretty impressed. The late seasoning is a game changer for me! I was also here for the car content, of course. 🥩

[@Skellibert]

Marty - I used to have an L400 series 1 Deli. The superselect system has four modes - 2WD, AWD, 4WDhi, and 4WDlo. The AWD (unlocked center) is for road use only (wet road, snow, good dirt etc). just like the AWD in a subi, evo, or skyline. Once you get into any sort of "off-road" work you should be in 4wd hi (locked). Especially sand, in AWD you will cook your center diff. Loved my Deli, but the series 1 has a better approach angle due to a different front lower bumper. The series 2 looks better..... Way better off road than people give them credit for.

[@mmavcanuck]

MCM is accidentally turning into a legit top 4x4 channel.

[@Dave1507]

what do you mean, accidentally? This has been the best 4x4 channel of the planet for ages!

[@SmokinGunn]

I just hope that they would film more the scenery where they are driving and not their faces. The same problem at the race track too. They feel more like attention whores who love to be seen instead of offering viewers new stuff like the surroundings. We can hear them speaking while watching those nice surroundings, no need to film faces 90% of the time.

[@stumby89]

We need a whole episode of Marty’s jokes that don’t land haha

[@mediocreman2]

Guessing you meant Moog lol.

[@KoonceLyfe]

Shauno and Graham must be having a good laugh

[@southo69]

Who ?? Are they from a cooking channel ???? :P

[@fatborry]

I’d pay money to watch Marty hit a track in sooty with Shauno

[@Makevr6sgreatagain]

I want a “4 hours!” T-shirt with just a picture of Marty and a tape measure.

[@Autunite]

I absolutely lost it when he said that and was waiting for a response

[@thecommentor8384]

As a car and 4wd enthusiast I have always had an interest in the delicas. Can’t wait to see this build unfold

[@Alen-DK]

It's already unfolded buddy, hes gonna sell it soon

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Delicas are great, as long as you've got a fat wallet to pay your mechanic 👍

[@DesmondCleaver]

MCM makes KZbin for me. Ive been watching for over a decade now. I am so grateful to have MCM to Spark my automotive passion! Having been to Japan, Im looking forward to seeing more of AUS. Great video tieing everything together! Being your thousand-th comment is amazing.

[@tdonlen]

Marty! If you're crossed up and spinning opposite corners give it a little bit of left foot braking as a poor mans locker. Might not work on super gnarly stuff but it'll help in little cross sections

[@mightycarmods]

Good tip thanks!

[@eachday9538]

Or you can lift the hand brake a little

[@mysticgreg]

Russell Coight would be proud of your mad skills. Awesome stuff.

[@AfferbeckBeats]

Time to hit the road 🤝

[@adrianzmajla4844]

​@@AfferbeckBeatsOi.

[@user-ch5rt6wo9w]

Love that the mcm crew do the shaking fake hands meme

[@jxcorona13]

If MCM turns into a cooking channel, I’d still be around 😂 Great video!

[@leokeane878]

Gotta love another episode of 4WD 25-8 where Moogo shows off his cooking and Marto bashes Gary-aham's Delicamax on a trail

[@Typingwithpaws]

As a 4wd enthusiast, I can confirm the suspense of the worlds greatest 4wd channel has me on the edge of my seat!

[@Buenaflor-S.C.]

The world's best 4x4 channel is back!! Lets go!

[@davidbrelsford9100]

Moog. Brother. For the love of all that is holy. When you are spotting Marty driving off road. Tell him to either turn the wheel to "driver" or "passenger". It will solidify the statement of best 4x4 channel

[@ElderWrath]

Hahaha

[@nicholascrow8133]

Left hand down/right hand down are commonly used directions

[@chode009]

Agreed to left hand down, right hand down...

[@davidbrelsford9100]

@@nicholascrow8133 interesting. Literally had never heard it until this video. Is it an Aussie thing?

[@nicholascrow8133]

@@davidbrelsford9100 I'm Aussie, it is a thing here, but I've also heard donut media use it aswell, so i'm not sure where it originates from. Either way is good the main thing is good communication. Left and right can work if the spotter and driver know what left and right means but diver/passenger side, left hand/right hand down or near side/far side (common UK term for driver/passenger side) directly point to a specific side of the vehicle, regardless of perspective. (that is, if the spotter is ahead of the vehicle, inexperienced spotters might call what they see as left, whilst the driver perceives the message as what they see as left, which can lead to a "rubber side up" situation) Again, it doesn't really matter what system you use as long as the spotter and driver are on the same page, but for beginners, using a system that is specific to a side of the vehicle is best, much like how on the water they use port/starboard...

[@shadowsandfire]

A 6G75 out of a 380 swapped in one of these would be awesome! maybe even a sneeky little supercharger, nothing crazy that would cause reliability issues just enough for 400hp, would be more than capable on any hill! after that you need a mad amount of suspension and drivetrain and the cost skyrockets.

[@pork3d]

I really think the Delica could make up some of these trails that you're struggling with if you just don't try and take the ruts. Put the wheel on the ridge in the center and on one of the sides and you should be able to get up as long as you don't spin.

[@williamhardes8081]

don't you mean, don't let Moog spot for you

[@jibbsey]

Until it spins itself across into the deep rut lol

[@ironized]

Likewise they’re way too scared of tipping it. Need to get more comfortable getting it crossed up.

[@colinscutt5104]

moar throttle

[@shadowsandfire]

you can put wavetrac or quaife ATB diffs in it front and back and they will make all 4 lock up under load, should make a massive difference!

[@RipJawsX95]

Moog: Give it a toss (parmesan) Marty: What about the salad? 😂😂😂

[@Tailored_Creations]

Taking the piss the whole time climbing those rocks was hilarious 🤣🤣

[@andrewblodgett91]

Best ever 🎉

[@kurtlewis6836]

as a fellow Deli owner whos also is named Wombat, very keen to see some mods! Bullbar, 31' pajero wheels and an Auto Lokka in the front and you will be crawling everywhere

[@andrewclark4116]

as a car enthusiast I am happy as a chef I am crying

[@WesleySnlpes]

Haha yeah, I will never understand people that insist on a well done steak 😢 Also I think the MMM dressing could be made better with some vinegar for acidity and better balance. Malt vinegar would work well and make it the MMMM dressing 🥗🤤

[@bigsaggyvaag]

Absolutely ruined that piece of meat 😅

[@skipyellow]

as an Aussie Delica owner, i want to say thanks for finally giving this beast the attention it deserves, seriously capable machines. Bullbar and skirt removal will send you far!

[@OnCountryWithMick]

The PVC Pipe is a feeder, either food or water for wildlife. Often put out after bush fires. The scrapes and bumps on the bash plates simply mean they are doing their job. There was a lot of damage to tracks in The Watagans from rainsblast yesr, most have reopened now though. Go the Delica, they are a wicked rig.

[@ATomRileyA]

Always love these off road specials, looks like loads of fun. The Delica coped really well with the trails.

[@PapaSeBakkie]

I’ve never seen anyone as nervous off-road as you two 😂

[@williamb3149]

I kept hearing the comment from both Marty And Moog "the fun part about that litte van is it will fit 8 people and off-road that's the fun part!!! I would like to see you guys put 8 people in there and see how far it gets off-road that would be a good test!

[@eachday9538]

More people to get out and push

[@neocerebus]

Always great to see an upload, y'all shine the light on cars that arent available in my country as well as give appreciation for the nuggets that are available and give meaning to built not bought as each build has character and story to tell. Good luck y'all!

[@KuroRyuu86]

These aren't officially available in Australia either. They are all grey imports. We just buy them off auctions and bring them in.

[@craigpeel5983]

I see Delicas pretty often here in the states,

[@neocerebus]

@craigpeel5983 really? That's cool I'm in TX and I see at lot kei truck with a tipper because of farmers. I would love to see a delica in person.

[@EXTRAEDC]

Marty standing there in a tshirt saying „its a beautiful winters day“ 😂… in Germany he would freeze to death xD … iam jealous of your mild winters in australia 😢😅

[@SpencerHHO]

Yeah, that's fair but I'm jealous of you not having an area of land literally the size of France ablaze in the summer. Granted 2020 was particularly bad, usually it's an area the size of Benelux during major fires. A friend of mine in highschool was a German exchange student and he mocked us for our mild winters, he then passed out from heatstroke In summer on a 40C day lol.

[@cavemanvi]

I’m Argentinean so learning how to ACTUALLY cook a steak from a 4x4 channel really changed everything.

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

Maybe you can grill well enough to keep them from storming the Malvinas again.

[@billbeyer657]

Please do not mistake that for a legitimate way to cook a steak

[@gm6892]

He murdered that stake. listen to a real chef.

[@mediocreman2]

I hope you didn't ACTUALLY try it that way. So many better ways to do it.

[@generalguilmon6719]

I love seeing the reactions of the support crew, to the driving and the food. Makes it feel more like an adventure with friends

[@johnharrison6147]

Bless up! Great channel, keep it up!

[@andyguest6543]

I would love to see you fit it with front and rear diff locks, some extra underbody protection and go back out and have some fun with it

[@lwslsw1564]

Double locks make a massive difference on most 4x4’s let alone one with minimal flex. Would be so good to see haha

[@JoelTremblayCA]

I don't know what they call it / hunt for in Australia, but here in Canada, that would be a classic example of a deer feeder!

[@spiketro]

Same here in the us

[@mycosys]

Kangaroo culls, feral pig culls, that sort of thing

[@solocamo3654]

Intro about speaking about just using a vehicle for what it was designed for is great. When I was young I probably took my RWD Jeep Comanche 4.0L with an open diff more offroad than most top tier new Jeep Wrangler or Gladiators owners.

[@melodyireland2716]

Thanks for the unexpected cooking tutorial! That salad dressing sounds really good thanks heaps for sharing! :)

[@redmanbad8869]

Such a sweet grandma coming out to make sure the boys are OK after a fight.

[@chrislofts7934]

Seriously impressed with the Delica That’ll silence a few critics. Awesome video Guys. Cheers 🍻

[@basedemt6608]

"I think the problem is a lot of youtubers out there make the thing, but never use it" GOD that's so true. It's why I love yalls channel. You don't build some ridiculously high cost/HP thing and never use it. You build something that most of us could reasonably afford(eventually) and use the heck out of it. Nail on the head, Moog. Nail on the head.

[@basedemt6608]

Also: I don't care how you sell it, the steak is overcooked. Before I was an EMT, I was a chef. I've cooked steak in every way you can imagine. Including how you've cooked yours here, and setting a pat of seasoned butter on top while it rested...it's still better cooked medium-rare to Medium over a charcoal or wood fire. No comparison. Just some salt 30 minutes before you grill it(salt on both sides), then a hit of pepper after you've grilled it. It's cool that you prefer beef jerky in the form of a steak...but nah. In the hundreds of ways and probably tens of thousands of steaks I've been forced to sample, nothing beats the charcoal grill, high heat sear of a room temp steak that's been salted for 30 mins before I've cooked it.

[@ssz28envy]

I've been a fan of you guys for about 13 years now. Thank you. Watching things like this really show the differences in you versus me and my friends in the US. One thing, you can be sure when we go into the woods we are all armed. 😂

[@bandwagon240]

You had me at bashing bush. Pretty sure there's a cultural difference here with vernacular, but I'm still going with it.

[@Jagermonsta]

Marty picks VERY interesting driving lines... :P was cool to see you guys in the bush, hopefully there's some more work and more adventures to be had with the Deli

[@konradchristen]

Had my first 4WD adventure this weekend in Colorado, did Yankee Hill and Kingston Peak Road and I have to say you guys hit the nail on the head. The Best 4WD channel on youtube strikes gold again. Can't wait to see the build for the Delica come together. These are such rad little off road camper trucks if people decide to go that route. I keep looking at JDM vans like this and wanting to do a build, but as Marty & Moog stated, it's a fair amount of money to spend if you are going to go bush bashing in it, scratch the paint, rip the bumper off, etc. Currently rolling in an LR3 that cost less than 5k all in, makes it a lot easier to take when you get trail scratches or break something.

[@AdamTait-hy2qh]

Bros this is awesome. You MUST continue with this beast and do the mods. This Is The Way.

[@madrepityu]

WORLD'S BEST 4x4 CHANNEL! No doubt!

[@samGD3]

Anything more than 2 mins a side for steak is criminal!!

[@kedrickswain6509]

No wonder the restaurant went under

[@elreyyakko]

Its so crazy Moog was a diehard vegan if I recall correctly and now cooking badass steaks. Great episode, breaks monotone of regular episodes. Well done as always lads, ya'll got the best 4x4 channel😂

[@mediocreman2]

I don't think they show him actually eating the steak.

[@ozahmed4523]

Thanks to Mighty Car Mods going on for over a decade! Keep up the great service for all car guys man.

[@MickeyMishra]

I am going to have fun enjoying these vans in Japan. There is just something so cool about off roading in a Minivan.

[@RKTBOX]

Hanging out with Nats has definitely rubbed off a bit on Moog I think haha. Easily best 4x4 on KZbin!

[@chriskerr7055]

Part two please!!!!!!!!! So good loving it so far

[@Hratings]

Just now found this channel... how in the hell are yall not more popular !!! Many of tried to fill he void top gear left and you guys nail it with your personalities and humor

[@malcolmjcullen]

14:17 - Was so wanting Marty to say "You call that a knife?"

[@jackimo22]

It’s great when mates pull you out of a dirty hole, even better when they pull you off when you end up sitting on a big log

[@nicholascrow8133]

I love it when my mates pull me off... For some reason its a bit tricky to convince them to do it though

[@n_tas]

​@@nicholascrow8133it's always hard when it's your mates

[@nicholascrow8133]

@@n_tas yes, that's the problem, makes standing up awkward...

[@thomasanderson2094]

Glad they came aboard as a sponsor cause when ordered mine I put yall down as the reason I bought mine about a month ago

[@menix1984]

I am sure I am not the only one who would love to see a Mighty Car Mods cook book, please make one every time there has been a cooking segment it was the best recipe and cooking tips.

[@LizzyFerretOfficial]

The only perk of surfing KZbin at 2AM Scotland time cuz you can’t sleep… MCM drops a Delica GEM!

[@BobsYirUncle]

N E Scotland here 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Hill_Alex]

West Dunbartonshire here 🤟

[@edwards8383]

Worlds best 4x4 show by far🎉👏🎉

[@jcdragon77]

Great Work Fellas! 4WDriving tip, thumbs outside of the steering wheel 😮

[@george2113]

In regard to winch ratings, the max rating is for the remainder of the first wrap/layer. As additional wraps/layers are added, the available torque drops. Also it's vital to keep the red marked cable on the drum. Otherwise the clamped end will be ripped off and the winch will require service.

[@J-P88]

Cant wait for MCM and 4wd247 collaboration

[@cdrift]

MCM thanks for being Some of the Best car content in KZbin history. You have influenced my channel a lot.

[@overunder_4x4]

I enjoy your offroad videos. Please keep making them. Always entertaining. Thanks for the good content 🍻

[@brewey0454]

Love ❤ the fun four wheel drive adventure keep them coming youse have the best sense of humour with your adventures cheers

[@JSpeclimited1]

man im waiting for a 4WD 24/7 and mcm Collab.

[@DUBDrezil]

Hay Guys Would ya Do A Episode In Nz (Yes) Cheap Car Quick Modz Then Start ChoppingThe Streets And If Possible A Car Meet

[@stingGraff333]

The casual “Yeah, of course. I grew up on a cattle farm dude” and Moog has never been cooler. I didn’t realize I needed a Marty and Moog off-roading channel but here we are. Keep up coming, y’all! Much love from the US

[@lmc7233]

The Hawkesbury River is an exceptional place glad you guys picked here for the trip

[@rcfp2006]

The 4spd auto in the L400 Delicas is the same used in early models Lexus' so a 1UZFE should marry up to the bell housing nicely. Edit: non VVTI 1UZFE

[@SteenslandMedia]

Those stock bumpers look so cool but would look pretty trick with some tube bumpers 🔥

[@whitey1195]

Awesome content as always lads 😎🤘🏻🔥

[@nvtschip]

Great episode of the best 4x4/Steak channel on the interballs! I lost it at "It's gonna feel a little bit tippy, that's just because you're tipping over."

[@DeejayManii]

Marty is dressed like hes helping Maatouk crack another record, Moog is dressed like a bargain bin @ Lowes.

[@kruleworld]

the Delica definitely needs to be named "Gary" with that number plate

[@Ironraven001]

I go 4 wheeling with my 1996 Suzuki Carry. Just a 3" lift and 26" tires and a big winch on the front. You don't need to spend big to go off roading, love the 4x4 content gents!

[@SERI0USB33F]

11 years ago, I stumbled across MCM when the lads raced their Silvia & Subaru.. fast-forward until today, they still have one of the best motoring channels to exist

[@scratchmibolzitch5002]

I give this episode five scratches.😂

[@majorwoody1az1]

matts off road recovery would be proud he didnt have to come all the way down under to help you guys out hahaha love the off roading bits of this channel because i grew up off roading

[@fearnoproject2047]

Introduced to TimTams by an Aussie named Dave who worked for our company for many years. He is one of the reasons I would love to visit AU. A very cool dude with lots of stories about his home. Now they sell TimTams in Ohio, so we can do the Coffee Slam.

[@piratius]

You guys need to come back to the USA and do a video with Matt's Offroad Recovery or Vice Grip Garage! All have 4x4 videos, all enjoy working on cars, and all have great personalities that are super warm and welcoming.

[@Alexander-df5ce]

Best part is when Marty asks how many hours are you. 4 hours is 48 cm 🤣 12:25

[@yeahnah6468]

Hello fellow adhd person that felt the need to do the math to satisfy their interest 👋

[@bloodynoobtubename]

"What about the salad" My mind went straight to that thought when Marty said that. I love this channel.

[@sireuchre]

Hey, an infrared thermometer and a probe thermometer are cheap, small, and light. Take them along for scientific accuracy in cooking those steaks. Heat the cooking surface to 400F/205C to sear, keep it over 300F/149C for enough cooking heat, and turn, turn, turn. Pink all the way through, 138F/59C and you're good. Also fresh cracked pepper takes very little to get the flavor without being burnt. Cracking the peppercorns fresh releases the oils that will infuse into the steak.

[@guhoon]

It’s always a great day when there’s a new vid from the best 4x4 channel on the internet. Nice work boys 😎

[@ocaedu]

Just out of curiosity; which camera gear you guys use? It looks so sharp.

[@tombyrnerocks]

Yawn question

[@danzeman4520]

​@@tombyrnerocksyawn reply

[@yeahnah6468]

@@tombyrnerocks didn't ask

[@mycosys]

@@yeahnah6468 Do you get called narcissistic a lot, or all the time?

[@gdawwg1125]

It's a iPhone 4

[@bucketings]

We need a world's best 4x4 channel sticker!

[@DuckyBee156]

7:55 now that is friendship and what adventures are about!

[@parkproductionsaus]

you lads were on fire this episode, quality banter