Ep7 Onca 4x4 Bumpers, Rocksliders & Underbody Protection For My Hilux

[@kristiansnyman3577]

This is the best filmed and produced video of ROAM YET!

[@janetbremner625]

For those of you who are interested in improving your Hilux Overlanding trips and could do with knowledge of the ins and outs of such a build, this step-by-step narrative by Adrian Abrahams detailing this cutting edge technology by ONCA Off-road is worth listening to. Adrian is involved with the ONCA brand and found it to be a perfect fit for this build. You can rely on ONCA for reliability and durability of its products! Awesome video Adrian - thank you for a series of development on an incredible build. Well done!

[@jeanjoubert12]

OMG!! Only saw the end now... FOX!! You are building a dream hilux here.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Yes sir! :D

[@khupukanimokgethi1038]

Thanks for sharing your travel in your build

[@hansenslin5230]

Was just about to ask about the suspension upgrade 🤪 looking forward to that. Nice job so far Adrian.👍

[@RoamOverlanding]

You and me both! Thanks for watching! Going to take the new suspension for some tests this week!

[@rockypergin2216]

The highlights is looking good can’t wait to see it finished and be out on the trail!

[@rockypergin2216]

Hi lux

[@shawnkaden5045]

i guess I'm kinda off topic but do anyone know a good site to stream new tv shows online?

[@kevinlouwrens2756]

Yster! So glad you put the black trimmings on the wheel arches!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Me too! It just finishes off the look

[@lemplesowdee5568]

My goodness your 'beast' is a beauty with the new onca kit. A true inspiration for building a indestructible rig.

[@kaboramatshego-thabana1273]

One day I'll get myself a Hilux,cross the border to 🇿🇦 and turn it into an off-road beast for the rough terrain this side. Love your videos. Respect from 🇧🇼 Botswana

[@mauiman52]

Adrian, thanks for this passionate review. Super happy for you and your built. Can't wait for more videos to see you in action

[@RoamOverlanding]

❤️ I can’t wait to get out and get wild!

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Now the Hilux looks special with fantastic bumpers made by professionals

[@calbears6002]

I’ve been following your channel for just about 2 months, found it during quarantine and it’s really cool! Several years ago I spent about a week in Cape Town and 3 weeks in Namibia, I fell in live with Africa then and it’s been cool seeing your new build and all the videos of where you took your Jimny. I’m recommending Namibia as a great place to try out the new Hilux 🙌 cheers mate and happy wheeling!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Sam! Namibia is certainly on my list! 👌🏻

[@lankanventipix5110]

Hey Adrian, Roam 2.0 looks great. the new front bull bar and the red skid plates go well. love the new transformation

[@nellbrown770]

barworks looking great, very sturdy

[@abshassan]

What a machine, i was in love with the Jimny but man, i think this is way better. Well done

[@tanvirina]

It is not about the vehicle, it is about the owner and how he take care of the vehicle

[@ArchieMakuwa]

I love the transformation sir. Can't wait for the suspension mods.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Coming soon!

[@Sir_Chuckmyster]

Awesome episode once again 👍

[@grn9209]

Awesome video 👏🏼. Greetings from an Overlander (GX460) from Texas👊🏼

[@RoamOverlanding]

Welcome! 🤟🏻

[@francoisrossouw1656]

Love those rock sliders

[@RoamOverlanding]

Just need to put them to use 😂

[@peterhughes324]

Looks fantastic mate

[@karenkeyser2323]

Nice work Adrian - love the touch of RED 😉

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you! I'm loving it too!

[@bilkeesmusthafa5244]

Looking sweet.Good to see what amazing things you can do to upgrade the Hilux.Thanks for sharing.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks for tuning in 🤟🏻

[@roryvanzyl5326]

Great Job Adrian, hopefully see you and the beast in stunning KZN sometime. Rory the Bushpig

[@RoamOverlanding]

I hope so too!

[@SKIKR]

Have you considered changjng fhe headlights to the led unit? Would look really stunning 😍

[@RoamOverlanding]

I will eventually, it's a pricey upgrade considering everything that is going on. I might just replace the bulbs in the mean time.

[@HOOSEN7861]

@@RoamOverlanding any idea where we can purchase the led unit ?

[@RoamOverlanding]

It’s called VLand or something

[@jamesmazurstudios]

No no. Stedi.com and buy the LED bulb replacement kit for $150. They are amazing. Do the tail lights too and use the super bright reverse LEDs too.

[@asaadbokhari1793]

i totally agree, the head and tail lights LED upgrade will make the car look AMAZING 🔥 really enjoying the journey keep up the good work ROAM

[@LectioDivina33]

Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the Hilux in its natural habitat...

[@AsadSiddiqui253]

What an excellent transformation. You've literally turned it into a tank, a beast. Full credit to these guys who worked on her, these guys with good experience have a keen eye for details & perfection. I wish they had an outlet in India also. Believe me Indians will make them rock...Anyway, to cut it short, once again enjoy your fruits of patience . Now you've got something, everybody will look at it with envy...

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you very much!

[@L-lp9fl]

With the Jimny you got admiring looks I believe all over, watch out not to miss interpret when travelling in your new prime possession. Really looks bad ass at the front.

[@erikcele1604]

wow its soooo nice i wish it was mine!

[@kennedymukiri6919]

It looks so cool with the face lift

[@NathanThupe3650]

Amazing content thanks from Botswana

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks for watching!

[@BlaineVorster]

Awesome. Coming together nicely now. Cant wait to see suspension setup. Well done!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Boety! Been loving the new suspensh

[@grantevans6597]

Looking really nice Adrian. I have a very similar setup. Please check that your Hilux has the CV boot protector. This is for roots on a tweespoor that stick up, penetrate the CV joint boot and you are stuffed. Not all Hilux's have that protector, so do yourself a favour and check.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mafia7gti]

Honestly well done Adrian 👏.. You're builds are amazing. One would think that selling the Jimny could be risky but you easily took that challenge and made it your own. Well done 👏

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks Gabriel! It's been a lot of work from a lot of people, but its a very rewarding process for sure!

[@tshenolotiro7399]

With all this experience sure you gonna be able to open your own shop in the future 👍

[@Getting-Older]

looking fantastic and enjoying following the progress!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Glad to hear it!

[@peters2860]

ONCA really came through for U here! Looks like this is getting very seriouse now. Sahe we did not get to see more of their showroom :-) Perhaps for another eposide?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Dont worry Peter, we are going to be working on some really cool stuff together in the future, so hold onto your seat! :D

[@peters2860]

@@RoamOverlanding & ask them to wear a facial mask :-) Taking C19 seriouse etc

[@RoamOverlanding]

They actually do, It was just getting damn hot in there and you gotta breathe sometime xD Maybe I wasnt a good influence

[@Cheeteach]

The Jimny had a charm of being a journey, how things grow gradually. How to achieve more with less. Some of this charm is lost now that all happens so quickly (from a viewer's perspective) but I hope you'll make up for it in the coming adventures. Looking forward to those.

[@RoamOverlanding]

This season for me has different goals, it’s more about my goals as a filmmaker, to see if I can produce an entire season of building and traveling on my own, in the most professional way I can. It’s very different to the Jimny because I didn’t know what I was doing at that time, this has not been as organic a journey for sure, but it took me way more work and is something I am very proud of.

[@Cheeteach]

@@RoamOverlanding It all does look more professional and refined indeed, especially from a filmmaking point of view. It's just that me, and many others probably can relate more to the gradual buildup, than to the pro build cos of cost and time restraints. Still, a great job and I do hope there will be improv things and gold nuggets of overlanding practicality here and there.

[@RoamOverlanding]

For sure, these videos are more structured obviously because there are product partners involved etc and nothing is free in this world 😂 but once the build is done then the fun begins 👌🏻👌🏻

[@TheBaicker]

Love what you have done with your pickup , your lifestyle is lovely, it really inspires me 😉😊

[@RoamOverlanding]

I'm so glad!

[@nipponfunk]

That's one tuff looking bakkie

[@GreaseAndGravel]

Wow, the Lux looks mean now! Awesome production as always!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks a ton! She is definitely looking beastly! :D

[@danish5332]

Very nice upgrades man!! Not only it looks cool but also very functional for offroading. Can't wait for your next adventure with the hilux🔥🔥

[@RoamOverlanding]

I am going to get out there really soon!

[@mekerekatjiuongua]

Adrain. I’m jealous 🥵👀

[@unknownanon62]

Hilux is coming around quite nicely, I see! You are one lucky dude. Keep going! By the way that 70 series in the back had me 🤤. It’s my dream overlander

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thats just one of Onca's dream rigs :D I cant go there because it's too much gearporn

[@vrpkashyap]

Looks good. Eagerly waiting for suspension and tyre upgrade.

[@RoamOverlanding]

You and me both!

[@dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520]

Simply superb modified

[@outbackdreamer6445]

Those stress fractures must have given you a fright. Good to see ONCA are on top of it.

[@RoamOverlanding]

I noticed it at the panelbeaters but wasn’t sure if it would be a problem. Luckily Onca are perfectionists 😂

[@StreetsandTracks]

All is looking good and beastly... but that teaser at the end! Oh my! FOX suspension!😮 now i can’t wait to see that fitted, it’ll probably be the best upgrade you do!😀 I wonder what lights you will fit 🧐

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hahah ❤️

[@MrPJAT]

Magnificent car. Onca did an excellent job indeed. And the contrast between gray and black is magnificent. Excellent project. Congratulations on the project that certainly took a lot of work to prepare. This week you do the suspensions and then what? Equip and leave ?!

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks for the awesome feedback Paulo, suspension and tires next week, then it’s power upgrades, and the brake upgrades 👌🏻👌🏻

[@MrPJAT]

@@RoamOverlanding I see you're taking things seriously. A project with no compromises beyond what lies behind: making the best car possible. Congratulations.

[@xxlalbatross3287]

Hello again. Did you knew you're my IDOL? God bless you, your family and your car :)

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thank you! You too!

[@jtoneal3344]

Excellent video very inspiring. I am obsessing about tire size - why go with the 245/70/17 and not something with more sidewall? Or bigger tire? All ears to listen.

[@RoamOverlanding]

The vehicle came with these, did you not watch to the end?

[@jtoneal3344]

@@RoamOverlanding When in doubt - Watch on!!! Sorry my bad. I will do. I skipped around to the parts about tires and wheels.

[@jtoneal3344]

@@RoamOverlanding I live in Luxembourg and the Ministry of Transport is SUPER STRICT and wont allow tire change sizes or suspension modifications. Not one mechanic in the country can I find who will modify to bigger tires and then the risk of police stopping and insurance not applying. Any how - EXCELLENT VIDEO.

[@rokuth]

On the bigger tyres, I guess I should wait and see how much bigger you go. One of the problems is that the larger diameter adds a larger load and creates additional stress. Plus, it now throws off the speedometer. One of the solutions to this is to use lower range final drive ring & pinion gears in the differentials to compensate. You may be aware of this already, but I just thought I mention it. Looking forward to next week's episode.

[@RoamOverlanding]

fully aware of the consequences, and wont be going too big at all :)

[@harshavardhan9556]

I miss the jimny. ❤️❤️

[@RoamOverlanding]

Me too, but it doesnt help crying over it :P

[@jzayas5698]

Why was it sold? It was a very cool build and I am even thnking on getting one but haven't seen why it was sold. Was it a km thing or was just a project?

[@puspakramsubba1158]

@@jzayas5698 Jimny is impractical for long overlanding expedition haul due to limited space. Though it is a nice rig.

[@tanvirina]

@@RoamOverlanding once you make enough money from youtube, I think you can buy the jimny back and have a full fleet of overlander. Dream big and go for it. Also keep in mind that the more variety of cars you have the more viewers and subscriber you are going to have. For example, adding a jeep wrangler and land cruiser is going bring huge number of fans towards your channel.

[@harshavardhan9556]

@@puspakramsubba1158 yes I accept it.. but I miss the jimny ❤️

[@gavindupreez8499]

looking awesome boet! 🤩

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks! 😁

[@cameron6642]

You’ve done a brilliant job. Did I hear correctly that it’s a 2.4L? In Australia, we have a 2.8. I wasn’t even aware there was a 2.4 other than the petrol single cab variant.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey Cam, yeah buddy it’s a 2.4 Diesel 👌🏻we get a 2.4GD6 and 2.8GD6

[@jamesmazurstudios]

If you are doing the 3” Fox be sure to do adjustable upper control arms and a diff drop.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Just doing a 2" lift

[@jamesmazurstudios]

Roam Overlanding smart. Don’t go over a 265/70/R17 on your new KO2’s. 👍🏻

[@tamukachikanyairo9792]

well done buddy

[@JVJZA]

As always. Best thing to watch on a weekend. Certainly better than the sharks rugby this weekend. 😉 epic and so jealous same time!!!! Making my standard wildtrak look sad.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hahha! Lekker to hear boet! A standard vehicle is all you really need 😂 I’m just a little bit extra

[@JVJZA]

Roam Overlanding love it!!!! Set the bar high! The Cab is looking tooooo HOT 🥵 🔥 ⛺️ 🍺

[@RoamOverlanding]

Agh thanks boet! Will keep pushing it for sure!

[@AuslanderAish]

Awesome man. Once again superb stuff. So next episode, suspensions, bigger tyres, headlamps, when are you putting the ROAM OVERLANDING decals on your doors? 😀 That'll be the last and final touch isn't it Adrian. 2020 would have been so difficult without your channel mate.

[@RoamOverlanding]

That's the plan! Hahha well I am glad I could keep you entertained so far!

[@8ightgeek]

I love these videos so much

[@RoamOverlanding]

Thanks awesome to hear! :D

[@nickgorrell5600]

Nice job, I will definitely check out Onca gear if they serve Australia

[@RoamOverlanding]

They do indeed 👌🏻 pop them a mail 👍🏻

[@fozantalal4381]

Good job mate.. fantastic.. I wish If I can do the same to my 2015 hilux.. unfortunately we don't have such great companies for modifications.. wish the best.. I think it's ready for a big adventure.. love what you did 👍

[@RoamOverlanding]

Maybe one day! Thanks buddy!

[@abrahamespinosa2297]

Hola hermano Saludos desde Chile mi amigo me encanta cuando poner vídeos de las transformación de la autos es muy entretenido es muy bueno me encanta 👍👍👍😁👍👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁👍👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁👍😁👍👍😁👍😁👍😁👍🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@dronephoenix7879]

A real beast wow

[@Ww8.3]

Wish Toyota would combine the Tacoma and Hilux and just let us pick from a bunch of engines. Slick set up

[@RoamOverlanding]

So true! I’m a huge fan of the Tacoma, we have 4 engines, 4.0 V6 petrol, 2.4 and 2.8Diesel and a 2.7 Petrol

[@sakarihannula]

Roam 2.0 looks amazing. Great upgrades and really high quality gear. What about the engine, are you plannning to optimize/tune it?

[@RoamOverlanding]

That's the plan!

[@TheBabyhummer]

Looking good and where are you going to put the spare wheel but enjoy that is what it is all about

[@RoamOverlanding]

There is a sparewheel under the tub, and I will put another one up on the roofrack

[@TheBabyhummer]

@@RoamOverlanding ok cool thx for that

[@SwampySi]

Nice... surprised you went for a steel cable on the winch.

[@RoamOverlanding]

I wanted synthetic, but the steel was already loaded in the drum, and we had a bush installation. Might swap it down the line

[@TheBabyhummer]

So just a question why did you colour the origanle bumper if you where going to put on the aftermarket bumper anyway and why not make the after market bumper the same colour as the car but looking good

[@RoamOverlanding]

Well I had to have the original bumper painted, otherwise how would I have done the other episodes :P I had actually painted the bumper the same colour as the vehicle but it pealed off the powdercoating.

[@sebastian2357]

Hey, you should definitely go for a synthetic rope instead of the cable, saves a lot of weight and more handy to use ;)

[@RoamOverlanding]

I definitely want to. This winch already had stew on when we were installing and didn’t have time to swap it out 😂

[@Ed-wy2di]

Adrian, I think the back bumper was a nice to have but not necessity. If your new wheels are to big, then the spare is not going to fit under the vehicle. You might need to put it on the bumper. The jimny was an affordable vehicle with compromised space. Your journey to overcome that challenge was interesting. Everyone has a Hilux and now it is just a mobile advertising board.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Ed, for me considering I didnt have a rear bumper on my vehicle at all, or any proper recovery points, towbar or step up to easily back and close my rooftop tent, I would strongly disagree with the rear bumper being unnecessary. I would prefer not to have wheel carriers in my way the whole time when trying to use my camping gear, or my camera equipment all the time when I am working. I am not going to massive tires, so it will still fit under the vehicle, plus an additional one on the front section of the roofrack. This vehicle cost me the same amount as the Jimny to purchase, so I would consider this pretty affordable too then. This vehicle is my business and my career right now, I am a content creator, I make content for all of the product partners involved in ROAM 2.0, that is my job and how I put food on the table, who else is going to take the products out into the push and get their marketing material? The whole fun part of it is that I get to document a process that very few people every get to see completed in such an astronomically short space of time. The reason I got a Hilux was so to see why it's the most popular vehicle, and I must say, I am absolutely loving the damn thing.

[@Ed-wy2di]

@@RoamOverlanding I hear you and I see your point about the RTT. Hopefully you will share the break down of the costs, so that the average person knows what they are in for if they decide to go down that route. Me personally, I have an off-road caravan. My vehicle is standard with only a bashplate.

[@axelcartwright4507]

beast mode activated

[@RoamOverlanding]

Powerangers go!

[@axelcartwright4507]

@@RoamOverlanding go go thundercats! (appropriate for onca)

[@kennedymukiri6919]

A request,,,If u get enough money do put shocks on the bonet it will look cool when opening the bonnet

[@francoisrossouw1656]

Adrian what is the approximate weight you have added to the vehicle?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Lots and lots! Probably 600kg by now 🙄

[@tonyloyd7174]

Hey Andy,did you weigh the rig stock and upgraded?

[@carelsnyman7336]

Your Hilux is really starting to look great. Has road noise not increased a lot with the new bumper?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Hey boet, thanks! No road noise from the bumper, but it’s hard to tell because I have a lot of noise from everywhere else 😂

[@younesskas3317]

really it's very cool

[@mozpassion8996]

Hi there, the car look incredible. If possible, share the budget to make the car lime this.

[@RoamOverlanding]

I am trying to do everything in the same budget as buying a Hilux new

[@DaciaProject]

It’s about $20,000 USD.

[@RoamOverlanding]

the budget for the entire thing including the vehicle is around R700,000.00

[@DaciaProject]

Roam Overlanding What is that in normal money?

[@RoamOverlanding]

You’re a capable human do the conversion

[@vytas5584]

I hope you keep that front end piece that you just got painted

[@reliquiae9017]

Lyk goed Adrian.

[@armandoperezrosabal3178]

How are you doing with weight? Are you close to GVM?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I think pretty much now. I think when fully loaded with fuel and water we are around GVM for sure

[@suleimandc]

How is it that you suddenly look like a Hilux driver? Haha. Keep the content coming!

[@RoamOverlanding]

I think this vehicle suits me better >.

[@peterwheeler6330]

Are you going to fit proper recovery brackets I've got the ARB ones don't trust the factory ones

[@andresitanala6971]

Your rigs getting better..! May i know how heavy is the bumpers (front & rear) + sidesteps ?? Greetings from Indonesia 🙏🇮🇩

[@RoamOverlanding]

It’s about 150kg 👌🏻👍🏻

[@andresitanala6971]

Wow... fast reply ! Thank you so much.... hope you will do overland in Indonesia one day... ( we have 17000 islands btw) 😉🙏🙏

[@Intrud0r]

Great Video but I do not get the narrative - did i miss something? I remember you saying in one of the Jimny videos that you are broke and now you are kitting out that thing with all the good stuff? Regardless I would be very interested in a statement of costs for the whole project.

[@RoamOverlanding]

Dont worry buddy, I am still broke. I have product partners for the build who contribute equipment towards the show.

[@AnsarAliyar]

Wowwww..super

[@danielmarais9106]

Why spray the bumper when you planned to take it off in order to fit a new bullbar from Onca?

[@RoamOverlanding]

How would I have been able to film my previous episodes without a bumper on :P It's my job to make sure the vehicle looks good for the videos, it's worth it to spray it to me to spray it for 3 episodes.

[@mahfuzul2015]

Is it strong enough??

[@RoamOverlanding]

yup

[@DaciaProject]

Why no winch and lockers on the Jimny?

[@RoamOverlanding]

I didn’t get to that part yet before it got sold

[@jeanjoubert12]

Looks epic bro!! Stick a set off VLAND headlights on... then it woll look demonic!! Haha

[@RoamOverlanding]

Definitely on the list! But I definitely first need to get out and travel a bit before I do that :D

[@jeanjoubert12]

@@RoamOverlanding yes for sure! First enjoy the vehicle as is..

[@JohnErnstP76]

I see the MaxTacks.

[@RoamOverlanding]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@kupelwakasongo5937]

the hilux looks like an overlander

[@joseexpeditocolaresfilho9908]

País : BRASIL 🇧🇷 Estado : Ceará Cidade : Fortaleza ❤️👏👏👏👏👏

[@vanzylbooysen4826]

Mooi

[@jonecheverria9232]

Cuánto has gastado en esa restauración y equipación en esa Hilux?

[@RoamOverlanding]

Es difícil decirlo, porque cambiaría mucho en tu país.

[@twostrokescottbarnes]

Please do a STEDI LED light upgrade review 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@RoamOverlanding]

I’ve had a couple people ask, I’ll maybe get in touch with them and see what they say

[@twostrokescottbarnes]

Roam Overlanding would be stoked. Im keen to try them out but I need to see a decent review first. I did the foglight upgrade at the beginning of the year and was very impressed with those.

[@maximussquest8456]

Where is SA are they located

[@RoamOverlanding]

They are in Kempton Park in Joburg

[@maximussquest8456]

Amazing Transformation.Cant wait to take my L50 over

[@anic0485]

Nice promotion video

[@guilhermanacas]

I would get it going from the Jimny to something like a Defender but to an Hilux I just can't... Anyway I wish you all he happiness with it!

[@RoamOverlanding]

I am absolutely stoked with the new vehicle, and loving it so far! Thanks for the well wishes though!

[@Malc664]

You could do builds and make money. I'm sure you could sell this Lux for more than cost. 😁What size wheels & tyres do you have on it?

[@RoamOverlanding]

hahaha maybe one day, but all of this to get it ready for my real passion, and that is the traveling! :D Current wheels are 17" and tires are 245/70, they will be going to 265/70 as soon as possible

[@Malc664]

@@RoamOverlanding Yes, there's nothing like travelling and I like your setup a lot. Cheers for the reply and video's.

[@ToyTehShammy]

Really needs a 3inch lift and some 33's missing out on so much potential

[@RoamOverlanding]

DId you watch to the end?