I've watched COUNTLESS youtube videos of people building things. There's something about this one: the background music, your narration, the pace of the editing. I could watch this all day! Well done.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Wow what a great compliment man thank you!
@BugOutBetter9 ай бұрын
It’s perfect
@richardchilds712811 ай бұрын
Honestly, super inspiring! I love that you didn’t just throw money at this. You challenged yourself, learned new things, and built something super cool. It’s a great reminder to me that it’s the journey that’s most important.
@treehouseoffroad11 ай бұрын
I agree 100% brother thanks for commenting
@classVTacoАй бұрын
Many men pay other men to install suspension but this man built his own. Wow! Respect
@treehouseoffroadАй бұрын
Thanks man, great looking Tacoma you got there
@justaguyintexas Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say, months ago, I was trying to decide how to take the next step. Your video was just enough inspiration to start my own fabrication business. I started building arms like yours, just extended oem arms, and it snowballed into a full on boxed 3.5” long travel kit. Mapped my own designs and everything. I’m weeks away from being finished and this has spawned many other projects and customers. So all that said, I wanted to thank you!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
That's dope man thanks for telling me!
@Dave_S Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel . Really like the video. Very impressed.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Welcome brother thanks for commenting 😁
@spacecruisers2 жыл бұрын
Dude you’re an absolute madman! Thanks for detailing this build so thoroughly and for sharing your struggle and honesty regarding it. All I could think the whole time was “this is so much work” but I totally agree with your philosophy. I really want to get a welder and start learning to fabricate. Hearing your thoughts about taking on new challenges was inspiring! I also really want to know how this all holds up and performs over time so keep us updated!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
I been called a lot worse than a madman lol. Thanks so much I'll keep y'all updated
@stevenphotog4594 Жыл бұрын
I don't say this very often but I am truly blown away!!!!! Your skills are off the hookj!!!! On the philosophical side, I love your spirit and your life motto. I don't like to assume but who ever raised you deserves a medal. If your not beling challenged, your not living. Words of wisdom!!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Wow such kind words, thanks so much. I did lousy in school, and was a drug addict from age 19 to 34. Ended up homeless for about 5 years until 2016, but pulled it together and been clean & sober for almost 7 yrs. So if you asked my parents nowadays they'd say they're proud, but for many years they didn't even know if I was alive or not.
@chaseandersen3 ай бұрын
And this is why LT is so expensive. So much time, knowledge, and dedication. Soild work 👍
@treehouseoffroad2 ай бұрын
Exactly, pretty reasonable when you consider all the R&D the companies have to do. Thank you
@off-roadingexplained8417 Жыл бұрын
Man you are a really smart dude. I don't know very many people that can do stuff like this. There's nothing more complicated than suspension geometry. This is insanely difficult to do. This guy is a genius.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend!
@BugOutBetter9 ай бұрын
This was so therapeutic to me. I enjoyed it immensely.
@treehouseoffroad9 ай бұрын
Super cool man thanks for commenting
@michaelciaramella12262 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased an 07 sequoia to take my girlfriend and her three kids on road trips and eventually overlanding. I've done a 2 inch suspension kit with 33s so far. Your videos are so inspiring, it makes me want to learn how to weld so that i can eventually do front/rear aluminum bumpers. Thankyou for putting out such great videos.
@juniorvazquez90002 жыл бұрын
Nice
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
You can do it man! Just make sure you're good at grinding 😉
@SouthernCali619Ай бұрын
By far the best video I’ve seen in a while. Awesome build.. reminded me of the many times I’ve wanted to quit a project just to smile when out in the trails telling myself breaking it and rebuilding it was all worth it
@treehouseoffroadАй бұрын
Thanks man I totally agree
@aerofoxoosvn Жыл бұрын
Even huge fabrication shows aren't as fun to watch as this; keep it up!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks brother man!
@christopherbertagna7026 Жыл бұрын
I’m a 01’ Tacoma crew cab owner, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate what you’ve done to your ride. I also enjoyed your music, narrating and I your interracial family. It’s videos like yours that make me love to be an American. Thanks for sharing!
@christopherbertagna7026 Жыл бұрын
* I appreciate your interracial family. Sorry, I got interrupted when writing. Anyways, thank you for your video- it’s inspiring.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
God bless these great United States
@ECGran Жыл бұрын
Working on buying my first big tree. Your videos make me want it even more. Thanks for sharing.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Cool man they really are great vehicles!
@jvogler_art4708 Жыл бұрын
You're living my dream. i like what you said about being uncomfortable. i'm a beginner welder and i modify my 4runner a lot, but nothing ever like this. definitely inspiring me to think bigger with my future projects.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Yeah I never thought that little speech about being uncomfortable would resonate with as many people as it did. I listen to a lot of fitness/mindset podcasts and it's one of their golden rules. I have a job where I don't get a whole lotta 'attaboys, so I have to look within for the that type of praise. Keep challenging yourself my man
@jvogler_art4708 Жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad Today i just interviewed for a mig welding position at a mopar header shop... i failed miserably and burned through every pipe they gave me. even after adjusting settings. i think i outran my puddle trying to go fast to avoid burn through. which ironically caused burn through. I'm honestly not sure, the lead welder there ran a perfect bead with the same settings. I really don't even know what he was doing different. definitely recalibrated how good i thought i was. I mean i've never welded thin tubing before, only thicker materials and i am certified as a welder. But... i haven't been able to practice cause i'm out of work, and i can't get work cause i'm out of practice basically i'm stuck in a catch 22 scenario. I'm very angry, distressed, agitated. I am a good welder under the right circumstances i still believe, but i just dropped the ball today. but hey atleast i tried... my third weld test i've failed. Thinking of just getting an unskilled job to save up for my own machine where i can practice on my own...Sucks to fail so many times. i got 10 weeks of training just to fail so many times. All those podcasts and motivational speakers always say to push yourself and fail until you succeed.. But i really don't see myself succeeding currently with my current skillset.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
@@jvogler_art4708 I took a welding course at my local Community College, and probably use 5% of what I learned in the real world. None of it seemed to translate. If it were me I'd ask the person that tested and failed me what he would recommend I do. Maybe get myself some thin tube and just practice practice practice. Sorry you're struggling man, it will get better.
@creativemustb04 Жыл бұрын
Amazing accomplishment! Your "preaching" section was needed for me. Thank you!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Yes sir thanks for commenting
@sscott53407 күн бұрын
Great video, editing, music… thanks for share and inspiring others.
@treehouseoffroad3 күн бұрын
Heck yeah man thanks for commenting
@07classicsilverado Жыл бұрын
I agree with the other comments, I watch a lot of fabrication videos, and something about this one just kept me in a daze staring and listening intently. Very captivating, informational, and interesting to say the least. kit looks amazing, great job!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
More and more people have been saying this. I really appreciate the constructive criticism, I guess I should use this same formula for future videos. Honestly there's something about the music in this one, it's uplifting. I usually just use hip hop beats but I wanted to try something different on this, I'm glad I did!
@Moto_bryce Жыл бұрын
I own a welding business and have started going away from my normal exhaust work and performance stuff. And with being in a lot of truck groups this is going to help me apt with designing my long travel kit for my 05 Silverado 2500 prerunner build! Thank you on the very detailed work on this video!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
That's sick this should be no sweat for you man. Document the process and put it on the KZbins!
@Janky291210 ай бұрын
I love it, even more so, I love that you document it, just for some newbie that doesn't know where to start
@treehouseoffroad10 ай бұрын
For sure man thanks for watching
@JBkre8tive2 жыл бұрын
I won’t give you a pat on the back. You deserve a hug bro!! GREAT WORK MAN. I own a 1st get Sequoia I do all the work myself too I know what it takes.. Fun times hopefully one day we’ll cross pats on the trails..
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Brothers can't shake hands man brothers gotta HUG
@LukeMitchley Жыл бұрын
I have watch hundreds of videos on fabrication etc but for some reason maybe as it has been said, the background music, your narration, the pace of the editing, I subbed, this is in the pipeline for my Hilux N70 Vigo. By the way, beautiful truck!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man I'm loving the positive feedback! Guess I'll do more videos like this
@LukeMitchley Жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad Do an update vid in a few months pls, I am seriously considering doing the same thing on my Hilux Vigo D4D
@ronaldrussell5481 Жыл бұрын
Nice job! I appreciate your comments about why you did your own vs. buying a kit. Also, you have a one-of-a -kind Sequoia, there is NO other like yours ... and that's a compliment!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks my brother, I been beating on it and it's holding up well!
@rafaacorr Жыл бұрын
Hi man, awesome video. I'm from Brazil, I don't know how this pass through my feed, searching suspensions builds, but I'm glad that I watched. One of the best building videos so far, and I watch a lot of then. Kudos to you Sir, thanks for sharing, beyond inspirational.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Some of my favorite food ever has been from Brazilian steakhouses. You guys really know how to cook meat down there! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for the comment
@3xperience5 ай бұрын
This is a nutty build. Very impressive.
@treehouseoffroad5 ай бұрын
I'd have to agree with you on that. Especially nutty how reliable it's been
@candidcapture Жыл бұрын
Wow! This might be the most thought stimulating mod video I have seen. Good stuff!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the comment!
@compassandradio6261 Жыл бұрын
I like the way you explained why you were doing this. Drop'n wise bombs 🤟 Keep up the good work man
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks man yeah the why is just as important as the how sometimes
@genekraemer4181 Жыл бұрын
Just saw this video. Great job man, video quality is great and that’s some crazy fabrication and out of the box thinking. Keep it up
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks bud I appreciate the love
@odinsonicYT10 ай бұрын
16:09 The most satisfying part
@treehouseoffroad10 ай бұрын
That's one of my favorite parts too
@kprause Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, as someone also working on a build and working out all the problem solving involved its wonderful and stressful all at the same time. Thanks for sharing ur journey.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
That's a great way to put it yeah, wonderful and stressful at the same time!
@TheSickassmick11 ай бұрын
Man, you did a great job and it must feel amazing taking that thing off road knowing that you built it yourself. Awesome job and awesome video!
@treehouseoffroad11 ай бұрын
Thanks man it does feel amazing, even more so bc nothing has broken yet 🤞
@davidrucci2 жыл бұрын
Dude, this looks freakin’ great! Well done in so many ways!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Right on thanks for commenting man it means a lot!
@rlscustoms Жыл бұрын
Love what you said about "self induced hardship" that totally resonates with me, or any hardship for that matter, if we survive it we always come out better/stronger for it. The satisfaction you feel afterwards is immeasurable!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 100%
@vojtakral3155 Жыл бұрын
Holly Molly men , hats off . Amazing , all the mental stress behind such a build , I hope it works fine a you are proud fabricator ❤
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks it's been working great for over a year now
@rondetorres3842 Жыл бұрын
Great build and skills, most of all an awesome outlook on life, to alway challenge yourself! You took a big old SUV that you built yourself and hit the Rubicon on a budget, props! Thanks for posting!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment brother
@andycornell201 Жыл бұрын
Nice job with the build and with the video editing. Thank you for the Sequoia info content.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks man glad you're enjoying the videos
@caseyhanas3311 Жыл бұрын
Extremely impressive! Very well explained and documented! Hope more get to see this beautiful piece of customization on a budget.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. The video did really well at first but the views are trickling along now lol
@caguas65 Жыл бұрын
Amazing job. I have a 2016 taco and 04 Grand Cherokee. Both modified. But the one I have enjoyed modifying is the GC. I 've done lots of dyi suspension jobs. You have motivated me to take it on my taco.😊👍good job
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Jeeps are great My first 4x4 was an '84 CJ7. I absolutely loved it
@mts7233 Жыл бұрын
Great job man of the year ... thanks for the lessons to learn and all ur nice videos. Keep it up & good luck the hard work! Best
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! Have a great day!
@PNW_Rodeo Жыл бұрын
I've been a welder/fabricator nearly 30 years, from military patrol boats, wind towers, aerial lifts, oil & gas pipe welding to custom tube chassis and suspension. You have the perfect attitude for someone just learning. I'm going to follow you to watch your growth as a fabricator and see what cool shit you build. Now for the criticism. Please, I beg of you to invest in a gas mig setup. Even a Hobart handler 140 gas welder will push you to the next level. Ideally a 220v machine will secure your fabrication work and ensure it stays together. Thanks for sharing.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to write all that. The welder I have is a Lincoln 180 amp that I run on 220v. It does have the option to run gas but it's so windy where I live and I don't have anywhere indoors to weld that is ventilated. A buddy and I recently started renting out a bay from a local auto body shop, it's a little bit more protected from the wind but not completely. If I wanted to run gas, how much wind is acceptable?
@PNW_Rodeo Жыл бұрын
@Treehouse Overland it depends on a lot of factors. Welding with the wind at your back can make the difference. I've welded in 40-60 mph winds with nothing more than a few pieces of cardboard around my work piece. You can always turn the gas up on the regulator, use a smaller diameter nozzle, or pick up a weld curtain and utilize all three. It makes a huge difference in weld quality and cleanup. When you "gas out," you will know immediately. The weld changes color, and the puddle starts fighting you and spitting. Pure CO2 is cheap but causes more spatter and welds good. 75%/25% (Co2 and argon) is the cleanest gas for steel and allows you to really learn by watching the puddle with minimal spatter and cleanup. I love the videos and DIY on the Sequoia. Keep up the great attitude and work 👍
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
@@PNW_Rodeo Great information man thank you so much. I think with this new workspace I'll really be able to step my game up!
@wontontacoadventures2 жыл бұрын
Been watching your channel for quite some time now and it’s honestly one of the best KZbin channel on 1st gen Sequoia. Not much youtube channel build these and if they do it’s most likely all over land purpose… but I like your style by adding a little ROCK-CRAWLING in there. Really wish we can meet one day and run the trail one day. If you ever come up towards Rubicon again then hit me up. Thanks for all the content you provide man! You rock!!!!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man I appreciate it. Your channel is dope too! I'd love to throw a set of one tons under a sequoia one day. It's on the list for sure
@basscannon762 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work and the video montage was well done as well. A+ production all around
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@musicman123ization Жыл бұрын
What a great job, engineering in application. Might be weird but this background music with his voice sounds would do great in a movie. Reminds me of one of my favorite movies “A River Runs Through it.”
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thank you! What a great movie that is too
@legendarybimmer32976 ай бұрын
You have an amazing wife man. Not a lot wife’s will let this happen. But she’s a keeper. And you right is nice man, idk how you found motivation for this but I can’t. I give you big props. Keep up can’t wait see you built a 4Runner like this.
@treehouseoffroad6 ай бұрын
She's definitely a keeper. Especially now that we own an actual shop so I'm not just out in the driveway anymore. Thanks for commenting man, you'll find the motivation if you want something bad enough
@vadimmospanyuk4936 Жыл бұрын
I don't even have a sequoia but man this video was therapeutic to watch.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks, a few other people have left similar comments. I'll have to use this formula again
@kevinchau53362 жыл бұрын
You’re the OG! Holy s*** that was a lot of work!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
It was man I remember I lost a socket and felt like I was gonna cry one night, I was at the end of my rope lol
@brandonedge1276 Жыл бұрын
Exceptional, sir. Thanks for sharing. I greatly appreciate this.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
You're welcome thanks for commenting
@colino2790 Жыл бұрын
This is nice work and a really underrated video
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that thanks man
@brettperkins4643 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing, you sir, have an incredible talent. Keep it up
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm working on something right now that's really pushing the limits of my skill set....we shall see
@JordyAuto2 жыл бұрын
Great video, love the attitude, can’t wait to start working on mine!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah brother get to it!
@TrashPandaGarage2 жыл бұрын
Nice work, dude. Still my favorite Sequoia on KZbin.
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend next up is a variation of your heim steering
@fishingislife240 Жыл бұрын
Totally inspiring! Just picked my 06 limited 4wd. Thank you for all the great vids!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
2006 that's a great year...much more pep in its step than my 2003
@secretsquirreladventures77782 жыл бұрын
You’re the man! True inspiration for any diy guy. Long travel dreams come true
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man it was totally worth it!
@Will-W7 ай бұрын
Looks great man! (i know this was a year+ ago for you but I stumbled across your build). Union Valley Reservoir is 30 minutes up the road here, so rubicon videos are both fun and hilarious. It's great to see people enjoying ones own youth stomping grounds and funny because everyone seems to have this mystical view of "The Rubicon Trail", it's like any good off road experience, there's easy parts and parts that most just have to go around rather than through, but the place is kinda special. Next time you head up, take a day and head up to echo lake and hike to the summit. It's 8000 feet of granite elevation and you can see from Lake Tahoe to the pacific mountain range on a clear day.
@treehouseoffroad7 ай бұрын
That hike sounds amazing but do you have any tips on mitigating altitude sickness?
@Will-W7 ай бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad well airplane cabins are pressurized to 8000ft typically so most people can handle it pretty well, if the rubicon is 6000ish so there's not too much difference. If you don't want to train cardio with a gas mask or can't acclimate quickly, just enjoy the walk. One of my best friend's growing had a family cabin on the lake and we would climb straight up to the flagpole as teens in about an hour, but if you want a safe adult hike you can go the long way round on the trail at a walking pace. There's a decent forest service lodge and parking at the entrance. It's definitely a top 10 mountain tops in CA, like Mt Whitney and Half Dome at Yosemite. Bring a camera, walking sticks, sunscreen, and water. A good writeup of the hike/climb can be found here, (it was a 5 hour round trip for the author) totallyunqualified.com/2018/08/echo-ridge-traverse/
@6point1hemi10 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for somebody that has modified the OEM LCA’s as I’ve been contemplating on hacking mine up. This is the exactly the video I’ve been looking for. I’m not doing a long travel but I want to move the wheel forward about an inch to clear the firewall. I will definitely be going for it after watching this. Great job presenting this whole process.
@treehouseoffroad9 ай бұрын
Awesome brother go for it, no looking back
@garrettkenny1845 Жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Great work on the build
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks bud thanks for commenting
@Haingsong7 ай бұрын
Man, excelent built. Congratulation. Im inspired with this and ill do. Im watching from Mozambique.
@treehouseoffroad7 ай бұрын
Mozambique that's crazy, the Internet is big
@jamiethomas8975 Жыл бұрын
Subscribed after seeing this video. Been teaching myself to weld and built a swing out bumper and had a blast getting "out of my comfort zone" to do it. Now I cant wait for the next project! Inspiring stuff man, keep it up!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Good stuff thanks for the support!
@auttiman5591 Жыл бұрын
I love the video process and how well you show what you’ve done. I’m thinking your next step is installing a Dana 44 or 60 under the front of it.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
It may come to that. My goal is to put a 2nd gen Sequoia front diff in it. Way bigger ring & pinion, way bigger CV axles. But it's not going to be easy....
@auttiman5591 Жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad Think of all the problems you would eliminate with a solid axle. Articulation, strength, lower ball joints, etc…. I’m hoping a “how to” guy does it and shows us the best way possible to do it.
@erikbrigham88072 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video! Such honest and motivating narration. Great music to enhance the mood of this. I love the ingenuity and resourcefulness. Keep going and keep posting!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I usually use hip-hop beats for my videos but I went a different direction with this one, it just felt right.
@erikbrigham88072 жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad The music tone is invokes the emotion of struggle and perseverance. One can feel your drive through the music. Your vocal tone relays the "head down, keep moving forward" perspective. I watched again. One of the best DIY video's especially of something I'm so interested in. Thanks again!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
@@erikbrigham8807 Thank you
@maxwell.peters2 жыл бұрын
Super awesome build! Crazy to see how much work you put into this wow!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Garage232 жыл бұрын
Gotta admit, you had me concerned at the start but it really came together! love to see ingenuity like this!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Gotta admit I was was concerned at the beginning too! and the middle...and towards the end 😂 Thanks for commenting man
@brycenohava199 Жыл бұрын
legend. this is awesome. wish i saw this before i sold my tacoma
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Yeah man you could totally do this with a Tacoma, very similar front ends
@KingShanze Жыл бұрын
I have mad respect for you bro. Great job! I could only dream of doing something like this to my tundra.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother. You're probably a lot more capable than you give yourself credit for, you should try
@anthonycr2502 Жыл бұрын
Where do you even learn how to do this? Hats off to you bro that’s amazing that you can just create what you wanted out of old pieces and customizing so much! Love the sequoia as well 🙌🏽
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother I just try things and then fail and then learn and then try again and repeat that process ad infinitum!
@Absolute_Unit135 Жыл бұрын
Nice job bro, hell of a project you took on
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate it 🙏
@tsstarlin Жыл бұрын
This awesome. Can’t believe I found you here. I think I saw a clip of yours on TikTok.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Right on I just started the TikTok thing, I can't stand it but it might be helpful to the channel
@hughgran Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!! Very appreciated... The knowledge you shared, including with turn key consumer choices out there is brilliant. I'm not going that far with my Tree, but nice to know it's more than possible and also GREAT to know the mitigation you took on the frame etc to accommodate this level lit and suspension work.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
You're welcome my friend, thanks for commenting!
@GeorgieWorgiey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Finn! You are a badass and I am loving learning from you
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Georgie Boy! My father calls me George
@jeep4wheeloffroad Жыл бұрын
You have my respect. Kudos for tackling such a project, especially with "basic" tools that anyone can have reasonable access to. I love seeing your posts in the 1st gen and sequoia groups. You certainly gained a subscriber on here now as well.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks man yeah you really don't need much to jump in and get started 💪
@yayinternets Жыл бұрын
Wow, great video! This was a random recommendation for me and subscribed. I have been researching custom suspension stuff for my GX460.. have never welded before but am tempted to try out a LT build like this.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear KZbin is randomly recommending my videos! Love the GX platform I plan on building one out in the future
@marcericdavis Жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Thanks. When splicing the tubes you should make the weld joint longer. taper the ends or fish mouth them or add an internal reinforcement. Have a look at the tube splicing methods used for aircraft. You can down the AC43-13 document for free from the FAA. The reason for this is that the heat effected zone of a weld will be weaker than the tube. By making the weld longer you will spread the loads over a longer weld.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the constructive criticism, I wondered about that. Thought about putting an internal slug where the sleeves join, but since it wasn't completely straight it would have been difficult. (Mainly I was rushing let's be honest). I ended up welding some quarter inch ribs from the bushing barrels all the way down the top of each side of each UCA. I think it added a little strength, so far no issues and I've been beating on the thing hard. I'm always down to learn though so I will check out that documentation
@marcericdavis Жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad I do quite a bit of aircraft fuselage welding so I look at all welds with those "goggles" on. :-)
@cadenmartin92032 жыл бұрын
killer job! got a first gen tundra with an lt kit as well, glad to learn a few things from you!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Sick man thanks!
@Davidityourself6 ай бұрын
you are awesome, i have the same mentality and drive, save money, diy and built by my own hands.
@treehouseoffroad6 ай бұрын
That's awesome man
@zaffero77 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing work. You rock!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@daddoesadventure2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible brother!!! Well done!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton man
@UrbanOpsOffRoad Жыл бұрын
New follower here dude! Your work was amazing! DIY gang all day dude! 805 strong.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Followed you back thanks brother 💪
@UrbanOpsOffRoad Жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad thanks dude! Trying to put some material for the Spanish speaking yota heads. Thanks dude!
@Ioading...10 Жыл бұрын
I'd just pay the price for the long travel kit. Time is valuable, but at the end of the day, this man did an amazing job, so gotta respect his work👏🏽
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@zedxrom7867 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic build, love your truck. Body roll makes it look like RC car to everyone else on the road 😁 I drive a long travel +3.5 5th gen t4r, but Ive been really eyeballing 1st gen Sequoias. I spent a bit over twice as much as you on my kit, built the truck myself, but with boight parts. I'm picking up a welder 😅
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Nice we just had a 5th Gen 4R in the shop for all new springs/shocks. Beautiful vehicles! Body roll is a real thing especially with a body lift
@208Tyler2 жыл бұрын
This is incredible! Great video
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Small world I just subscribed to your channel a few days ago
@208Tyler2 жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad oh that’s awesome! I appreciate it man! Let me know if you’re ever in the PNW 🤙
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
@@208Tyler For sure!
@davetaf13233 ай бұрын
My guy did a video on welding fabricating meditating painting inspiration and then some all in one video ......gaaad damn son !!!
@treehouseoffroad2 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@nahinufreitas-xs5pq Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Learned so much from watching your channel, appreciate all the detail information. Your Sequoia build is so killer! Good job bud
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching brother glad to help
@TheLotroNerd Жыл бұрын
Awesome Job man, Great attitude. Grew up in that area by the dunes.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Right on man thanks I love it out here! Wish there were some more legit trails nearby but other than that it's paradise
@TheLotroNerd Жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad Dusy Ershim trail uncle used to do annually. about 4 hour drive by yosemite.
@TheLotroNerd Жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad Camp Roberts. Youve gotta get permission, but heard there are some cool trails. Dusy Ershim is 4 hours out by shaver lake.
@dthughes4 Жыл бұрын
Wow great job! On the build and the video!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks man appreciate it
@BlakDawnman2 жыл бұрын
Incredible job man, it looks like everything came out really well done. I'd love to hear your review on the street manners and how it does on highspeed off-road!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, once I take care of the rear shocks I'll take her on some high speed stuff. It's my daily driver, does fine around town. But the fastest I've gone is 75/80 and it's a little hairy I can't lie
@xamideex8937 Жыл бұрын
Why can’t you use your sway bar? I’m sure you could fab up a sweet QD for it.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
@@xamideex8937 I absolutely could and most likely will
@michaelbrooks94502 жыл бұрын
Killer looking ride. I’m building an 01 now. Installed a lift and waiting on the uca to finish it up
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah these are amazing vehicles!
@thecarlitashow43972 жыл бұрын
such a sick video man, cant believe the type of work you did bro. push the limits, aim for the stars!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
That's right brother get uncomfortable! Thanks Miguel
@iddddaduncan Жыл бұрын
Wow, impressive work!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Right on man I appreciate that
@xavior7182 жыл бұрын
That’s determination! Awesome job!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻 Thanks for the kind words!
@dirtyyj2 жыл бұрын
Epic mod! Great work and another great video.
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Right on thanks brother!
@Son.of.4rt3 ай бұрын
wonderful video idk if its just me but when cut grinding the upper your face was directly behind the angle of the grinder, i recommend adding an angle so it doesnt slice your jugular beautiful job man , good content creator
@treehouseoffroad3 ай бұрын
Oh I understand. The one that makes me cringe every time is when I'm cutting the CV axle shaft, holding the grinder one handed where it's pushing rather than pulling through the steel. That could have gone bad in a millisecond
@Son.of.4rt3 ай бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad no safe guard- check angled at my face and neck -check faceial reconstruction , sliced jugular- check ... GOTTA LEARN SOMEHOW. its funny how i offer professional help thats common sense and reticule is the response. mmmm yes.. zombies
@arob03802 жыл бұрын
KILLER work. I absolutely loved my first Gen sequoia. Was shocked how little after market support is out there for them hopefully that changes. Super cool build. Spot on about the hardship/growth. Keep it up!
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks a lot! Yes the aftermarket was practically non-existent when I first started this build but manufacturers are catching on slowly. Glad you liked the hardship part too!
@jfc723 Жыл бұрын
DIY = "is it perfect? Hell naw!" You gained a follower. Good work Sr!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 👏👏👏
@reallygoodideanetwork3574 Жыл бұрын
Very cool,you can fab, inspiring especially outta the suburban house
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks my learning was a result of the pandemic. I wanted a steel front bumper built for my truck but couldn't get anyone to return my calls/emails. So I decided to buy a welder and a DIY bumper kit from Coastal Offroad. The rest as they say is history!
@xueyang3594 Жыл бұрын
Crazy awesome build.
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks man!
@REDROCKMAN2010 Жыл бұрын
Nice build dude!!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Thanks man you got a badass Tundra too!
@RODRIGU3Z9092 жыл бұрын
Looks good It reminds me of that kit from blaze land that used to do it for the 2 gen 4runner he used to used the stock upper and low control arms and extended them
@treehouseoffroad2 жыл бұрын
Yeah thanks my buddy has a second gen 4R And I told him about those guys. The website looks pretty much like they're out of business at this point so he went with JD Fab
@paulschaller2531 Жыл бұрын
Love what you did and it is inspirational so thank you! Great video ! I have a Nissan hard body I want to do my own long travel and for same reasons ! Be good and take care🤙🏻
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
Right on thanks man. If you do it please document the process for others to learn from!
@TACOMASRT5 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing!!! I'm doing a long travel kit for a 2003 mercury grand marquis!!
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
No way that's dope. I had an '83 Grand Marquis in High School I loved it!
@TACOMASRT5 Жыл бұрын
@@treehouseoffroad should I move the lower ball joint forward and the upper towards the rear 1" each
@treehouseoffroad Жыл бұрын
@@TACOMASRT5 There's just no way for me to give my opinion without having eyes on your project man