First 5 things we’d do to ANY 4WD! Shauno, Graham & Jocko’s tips + 4WD FAIL | The Shed EP11

Graham is back! Beers in the shed looks a bit different today, and we are hitting the big topics. Best 4x4 mods for any 4WD!
Not just tyres and suspension - there's mods that you should do before that!
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[@richiemoorhouse9919]

Could we have a video on diy diff breathers

[@paulthoroughgood7590]

just pull your diff breather off to match size and go to any auto shop, it'll match fuel hoses, buy enough hose to route high up into your engine bay. its pretty straight forward, or search youtube

[@hondafreak8613]

Yup what he said below. Can buy a Toyota breather with 1/4 npt thread for like $3 You buy a brass 90 1/4 nptm to 1/4 nipple for hose. Screw 90 degree npt fitting into diff, run hose as higher that water level you plan on driving through. Then get another 1/4 nptf to 1/4 nipple and screw the breather into the female fitting at top of 1/4 rubber hose.

[@hammatime94]

45 bucks on eBay, plenty of simple videos on youtube

[@glennhook2180]

And if you have an NP pajero auto I'd recommend sourcing silicone for your transmission breather, because it won't melt if you go driving on soft sand on a 45 degree day.

[@johnlatsch9720]

I did mine for about £20. I when to a hgv shop got nylon air line and press lock fittings and extended the breathers

[@jakeerdos8908]

17:02 Don’t worry mate, I always take a couple bags out to the bush with the boys haha

[@dylanmarshall3112]

generation gap was evident there haha it sailed right over grahames head

[@daviddelaney8483]

Loves a few bags 🤥🤫🤫

[@MrMollymoto]

Hahaha so good 😂

[@ConfusedGeriatric]

Graham takes it at face value and keeps talking about cleaning up rubbish. What a legend haha

[@aidynskrzelinski1054]

My first mod would be taken the rig out stock and testing how far it'll go before turning it into a money pit 👍🏻 (in all seriousness probably a set of tires)

[@terencemwabomba3519]

Right mate then put some beefy tires

[@jameswoodberry6890]

Aidyn spot on! Trial and error is the best way to progress! A set of l/t all terrain tires, a compressor and repair kit.

[@aidynskrzelinski1054]

@@jameswoodberry6890 couldn't agree more mate 🤙🏻

[@bevan5441]

Leaving the Mrs behind comes first

[@aidynskrzelinski1054]

@@bevan5441 bloody oath mate 🤣 (if you have one of course) 🍻

[@mechanic7430]

As a 4x4 specialist mechanic I recommend you change all oils and fully service the vehicle, from this you can assess if anything is in need of attention and prep for your future adventures. Cheers boys great vid!!!

[@dieterfaff1763]

An extinguisher 🧯 was one of my first additions to my Hilux. Thought I might save some Nissan’s.

[@tomboyhorse1236]

lmao

[@watchyatalkinabout4494]

Save the extinguisher for anything next to burning Nissans.

[@clintonoh3108]

Nissans

[@Gee-Wizz]

Learnt the hard way it takes three 1kg extinguishers to put out a battery fire. If you buy one get a 2.5kg minimum IMO.

[@ronaldellerby5715]

One was used but flames came into the cab before I could stop with the handbrake..

[@bradmarshall4301]

Everyone's first mod should be a fire extinguisher for camping and for the rig

[@mikehub6664]

I’ve put this off for too long

[@Typingwithpaws]

Hur Hur Hur I don't drive a patrol so I don't need one.

[@michaelwillis1832]

Absolutely and a recovery shovel

[@jamieaknight8059]

100% first purchase $20 at bunnings is cheap insurance got one in the ute ,camper and boat

[@heavydrinker-]

😂

[@domrooney9983]

My first mod when I got my car was a UHF. I first went out with a mate and didn’t have one. Bought one the following day. Comms is an absolute must.

[@MicksGarageDarts]

Have to agree. Been out a couple times solo (When I first got my 4x4) and the UHF saved me being stuck for hours. Called for help and got recovered quick. I only had a hand held at first but it sure is a must have for anyone going off road.

[@glennhook2180]

Best budget mod I've ever done was bypass the power window relay so I can open and close the windows without the key in the ignition.

[@einfelder8262]

Yep, that and unplug the key in the ignition buzzer.

[@rosiehawtrey]

Please tell me you checked the window obstruction stop circuit still works. Because if it doesn't people could lose fingers, or worse if they're young kids.

[@clancyparsons9705]

Win first mod I did on my current 80 build was a compressor and the second was diff breathers and a snorkel . Had a full service including bushes and bearings for rwc , but the builds on hold now just found out mum has cancer and less than 3 months to go , so funds are going toward the funeral 😪

[@bencook4062]

Just not the kings one because I bought mine and it died before if pumped up even 1 tyre. Over heated blew off and was generally just a peice of shit straight out of the box. Comes with a nice bag though the garbage man will appreciate that

[@Brett335]

sorry to hear about that mate hope for the best

[@clancyparsons9705]

@@bencook4062 i got the bcf one . Xtm or whatever .

[@clancyparsons9705]

@@Brett335 thanks mate . Doesn't look like much we can do except for that , the more time we get the better

[@perth7930]

ben cook the whole kings gear is a scam

[@personlikeu]

Im a waste management consultant and love 4wding and camping so hate seeing the litter out in our beautiful landscape. The 2 in 2 out campaign is brilliant! So good to see the community getting on board :) Keep up the great work!

[@nathanwaterman6880]

Watched the first 10 mins of this video and called the missus, let her know my air compressor was the top the list! I'll be sleeping in shed, worth it!

[@henrythehilux3963]

Don't let a girl walk on u beta boi

[@richardjessnitz761]

Bloke in the Toyota won the fails award, spotter nearly won himself a Darwin award.

[@dartmoordave]

Yep, I wondered what that prick thought he was going to do when it rolled on him. Too stupid for words.

[@ofcrlawless]

But was it really a fail? HE MADE IT! lol

[@topdeckdog]

I can't believe Shauno or Graham didn't mention that. Instant dismissal for any award winning as far as i'm concerned.

[@ronaldellerby5715]

@@ofcrlawless thats what i thought lol .. although I dont think I could have won .. i don't have a car to put lights in any more

[@MrMollymoto]

He was just gonna stop it from rolling with his hands don't see the big deal? 😂

[@user-wd5mx9ec3p]

Bush doof party lights on the back of the zook is the best mod I’ve done

[@4WD247]

When and Where's the next Doof?

[@NoNameneeded1984]

@@4WD247 There's a bloke in my home town who has an old Toyota 4wd and his number plate is doof.

[@daallaad]

@@4WD247 cop?

[@lincolnredmond8650]

@@4WD247 Double Island schoolies (check facebook)

[@sharkeyist]

Stupid pomey question, doof???👍🇬🇧👍

[@cliveirugalbandara505]

Seat covers and floors mats. Keeps the interior mint and easy to clean 👍🏼

[@evolvefromnow6735]

Ken oath. Genuine floor mats might cost a wee penny but are worth every cent. Followed closely by some black ducks 👌

[@skyviewdroneimagery5408]

Best budget mod? A shovel for when you get bogged.

[@shannonmcgill3855]

Or need a poo

[@hectorjull8450]

Use ur maxxtracks

[@craki06]

Hector Jull he said budget mod

[@markhoffman2165]

For me it was suspension and tires. Keep the videos going! My son and I love your show and Overlanding in the USA!

[@baloghlcb]

Always have a large shovel and a small one mounted in the bed of my F250, along with an axe and hatchet on custom mounts I made myself for cheap.

[@lachlanfowler9470]

I think getting a good set of head lights, spot lights etc, are very good first mod.

[@evolvefromnow6735]

Yep! Foundational 👌

[@blehbleh222]

Having a dual cab style side, for me the absolute best mod was a false floor in the back!! Didn’t have the money for a canopy and drawers etc etc so, Yes I got rid of the seats but I mounted 2x100amp battery’s, inverter, 12v plugs, USB, led light strip inside, fuses and relays with Anderson’s for my mounted compressor, solar input, fridge and fire extinguisher!!! Honestly can not begin to explain how great that mod is!!! The wood I found in skip bins, the marine carpet was less than $20 and I had spare screws and super glue laying around... come at me 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@rcrain]

Great rundown - appreciate the extra push on being realistic about what I'll really use my rig for - cheers gents!

[@sugaris]

First Mod: Set of Max traxxs. They are the bomb when you get stuck.

[@kadenmackriell4751]

Only if you drive a patrol

[@Mambey]

Need a shovel before maxtrax and the toilet paper.

[@megarafjogos]

a friend with a tow strap and some beers is better

[@sugaris]

@@Mambey Max Traxxs can be used as a shovel. But yes, a shovel is a must.

[@davidpeterson3147]

Depends on where you are, max traxx won’t help much when you are high centered between several large rocks.

[@stevenvenables1478]

During this Victorian lockdown, I've been doing up my '08 Pathfinder. So keen to get on the tracks in Victoria.

[@matthewlloyd6]

Good to hear mate, I've been doing little bits and pieces to my 2006 one

[@TheJoshuaH]

Just bought a 120 series, this is gonna help me loads, like you guys usually do, thanks again guys, keep it up!

[@neth77]

Same lol, beast of a car to start with!

[@mitchellrobinson9810]

You’ll love it, there’s videos of my car on my channel if you wanna see it in action!

[@lowkey2333]

Same also, keen to make it a somewhat wheelable tourer

[@skitzy8189]

Nice, I have had my 120 now for about 4 years and slowly doing it up..only let me down once so far..

[@aarondow1614]

Guys there is a fella and his missus cleaning up Australia, they have been doing this for years, they just constantly travel doing the nation proud, he's on insta and his handle is outback cleanups, with your help he might get the congrats he deserves, and thank you for putting the bush first, we are so lucky to have such a beautiful country. Cheers Asa👍🍺🍻

[@joelhawkins529]

The best mod I did was using an aluminum pool gate as a flat roof rack on my jimny. 10 times lighter and cheaper as well.

[@bafflesxd5821]

did the same on my l300 4x4. held two kayaks easy as for about $100

[@davidbulmer663]

I’m very glad to say... just finishing a 3 month trip Perth to Brisbane via The Savannah Way and very rarely have I had to pick up rubbish! Well done everyone and credit to this initiative!

[@saslouie]

5:36 we did that with the kings crap you spun us for years

[@dpdog88]

This should be higher

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Not so crap, as mine is still pumping strong..👍🇦🇺

[@glenmccarthy7913]

Guys, get down to NSW for a clean up trip out of Sydney, Vic is so locked up at the moment you cant even leave you own driveway, P.S. bring a trailer for the rubbish , it will be needed, Plenty of tracks and if you contacted local radio stating a fwd drive and a clean up meet, you would get a lot of people out there to help clean the tracks!!!

[@mattfriske7763]

That lexus was actually insane. Bryce, you absolutely smashed it mate

[@dorianwoolger7217]

I drive a 2016 Discovery 4. I drive local Green Lanes and enjoy camping with the family. The best mod was a 12v fridge. Changed camping completely. Since then we now have roof top tent, awning, and a winch. Currently in the planning is a 2nd Battery to extend the 12v system for lighting etc.

[@arturprivat8180]

Fantastic video. there are so much videos out there with first modes for youre Truck but this video is literally the best. A big thank you for from Germany

[@nathancatchpole465]

Best mod. Redarc EGT and Boost gauge. I have a GU ZD30 set up for touring whilst towing a camper. To be able to keep an eye on the Exhaust Gas Temps when tackling the hills is great piece of mind. No more melting manifolds and turbos.

[@headhunter743]

i drive a mk7 golf r but still dont miss a single vid lmao

[@trashcarfj45]

I'm too young to drive

[@ubonrat8653]

I ride a scooter in SE Asia watch every vid

[@Oz4me_craig]

You don't need a 4wd to enjoy this channel and the more subs the guys get, the more vids they can make for us to enjoy..! I'm only here for the Cooking segments, when they can get out on the tracks 🤣

[@thomasluggiero3413]

I just purchased a 2015 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4x4 with 98k miles. First thing I did was F&R diff oil, transfer case oil and transmission fluid/filter., spark plugs, brake fluid and power steering fluid. Antifreeze service was performed already. I'd recommend a set of MAXTRAX, 33-35" tires, front and rear lockers.

[@Alex-rm4qc]

My best mod... it is a cheap one, it is simply window visors otherwise known as windguards I love having windows down and they reduce sound improve aero (sometimes) and the cold night air along a highway theres nothing like it

[@raajihappanna955]

My best mod was getting rid of the back seats - storage under the bed - no more towing a trailer for me. . Love your Overlanding videos - Gatvol Raajih - South Africa

[@Alex-rm4qc]

@@raajihappanna955 fuckin oath thats a good mod for next to nothing

[@rampagedingo]

Best budget mod we've done to our Ford ranger PX 2014 model was tyres. All terrains, great in the light muddy tracks and not too noisy on road. We've had them for 70 thousand kilometers so far and they have been wonderful.

[@purvy1974]

the best mod ive done is a Diesel Soot Gets The Moot sticker, im gettin all the birdies now :)

[@johnnumbat9782]

Hi Graham and Jocko - I’ve owned nine Subarus but now being a retired ex Canberra PS decided if you can’t beat them join them. So with informed advice and research I now own a stock 'low-tech' pre-DPF 2010 Hilux Dual Cab Diesel 4WD in perfect condition which came with RWC/pickup service, bullbar full service history, ARB canopy and sidesteps for my short stature. I travelled interstate (pre Covid) to get it. The owner was very transparent about its condition so I new what I was getting. It won’t be a show pony but your fireside banter and informed advice helps to ensure I build something practical and sensible for my future treks. Good choice with the legendary Nissan Shauno (nice paint job too) and Isuzu. Enjoy the DMAX Graham and look forward to your kit for it. Yes lets respect our ‘mother’ and she will respect us when we out there - John (Johnno) in SA

[@michaelsutherland861]

I knew I spotted Graham driving down the Bruce Highway the start of this week

[@bevan5441]

Good effort mate he'd be easy to miss!

[@sebastiaanpeters7358]

Best mod is a towbar with a 2inch square receiver welded on the front of the frame and underneath the stock bumper. It's used to recover, winch, tow and manoeuvre a boattrailer/camper in tight places with poor visability on my own with out having to step out loads of times to check. I have a "89 1st gen toyota 4runner. Bought it back in the Netherlands as a daily and for moist clay tracks when fishing and pulling small boat trailers. In the 1st month after i bought it i did a thorough service to set a base line, diff breathers, recovery points, and 235/75r15 BFG km2's. After +/- 2 years of owning i did new balljoints, brakes and brake lines all around, 2inch suspension lift, 1inch bodylift, rocksliders, a towbar with 2inch square receiver got welded on the front of the frame underneath the stock bumper and 255/85r16 Maxxis Creepycrawler's were fitted. Moved to Curaçao now used as a weekend toy for light to moderate offroading with loose gravel and sharp coral rocks. After +/- 4 years of owning i did a 140amp alternator (original is 70amp), ARB twin air compressor, ARB airlockers front and rear, Yukon 4.88 gears and Yukon chromoly axles, dual battery setup and a "mobile" winch so it can be hooked on in the front or the back towbar and is stored inside. And a 1UZFE is waiting on all the conversion parts to go in and replace the 22RE that is still going strong after 300k kilometers.

[@scout14j]

A wasp went in my orange juice once. I remember thinking “it said no pulp” just before it stung me in the lip. Better than the throat I reckon.

[@TopanKJ]

On my 2018 Wrangler Rubicon: Diff breathers - front lights upgrade (VisionX) - engine hood lock - 2 " lift - secondary battery- inboard compressor.

[@mitchellrobinson9810]

Glad you guys liked my Prado, let me know one day I’ll come show you capable she is person! 😉

[@Limo1423]

Love to see this!!

[@thomasmullins1783]

Best budget cooler is an auxiliary transmission cooler. I have an FJc, 5 speed auto, v6 gasser. I still have the stock cooler, but I had a 2nd auction cooler installed in series with the stock one. Trans>stock cooler> aux cooler>trans return. In sand and mud on all terrain tires, its not hard to overheat the trans. Got the kit installed for about $300 USD, ive jad zero transmission issues since install.

[@ronaldellerby5715]

That was my car that caught fire .. not the way I wanted to spend my father's day.. lost everything And no not an insurance job lol

[@hwork50]

Total bummer

[@ronaldellerby5715]

It really was.mate .. stuck on the side of the road with no shoes.. 30 mins south of Southern Cross

[@joeycourtice4157]

Hope u get a new rig without many issues

[@ronaldellerby5715]

Just got a new rig .. bigger and better

[@joeycourtice4157]

@@ronaldellerby5715 hell yeah, glad to hear it

[@The_Opinion_of_Matt]

Just starting the video. Here are my suggestions in order. Let's see if I'm close to what they say. 1). Tires 1.5). Recovery gear 2). Rock sliders 3). Some underbody protection (skid plates) 4). Diff breathers 5). Bull Bar Adjust list as necessary.

[@daveh7945]

2019 Ranger supercab I took the back seat out and built a plywood platform for the dogs

[@anthonybaldewin4573]

rock sliders, disk brake conversion, Old Man EMU 2" lift medium, front bumper and 18,000lb winch, two 40,800 LM spot beam lights. Mods in progress; dual swing rear bumper for tire and cooler (making my self), power steering, seates, seat belts, diff breathers, air compressor, 33" tires, tubular half doors (making my self). it's a 1974 FJ40 going to use for overlanding. great show

[@japorah]

First mod for me is always spotties as I love night driving!

[@jamesappleyard4529]

Not the first mod I did to my Navara d40 dual cab but what I think is the best. Removed the back seat and replaced it with a false floor/shelf. Now I have a huge flat, waterproof, dust proof and secure area.

[@cooperquinn8897]

Shauno has a chopped 200 series I reckon calling it now

[@rollyb5061]

yes you are spot on

[@clancyparsons9705]

Thats what i reckon

[@mastaplo360]

I would love to see that

[@cooperquinn8897]

Curtis Smith well he said brand new and taken a angle grinder to it so it makes sense I guess

[@mastaplo360]

@@cooperquinn8897 it sure does, I really hope he does have at least a 200

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

Good tires is my favorite mod. 31.10.50x15 stock suspension 99 sr5 Tacoma 2.7l

[@expert244]

The first mod I did to my 4x was a rack for my AR-15

[@old4wds_aus]

Such a small addition, but a hardwired dual USB and dual CIG socket unit. Its velcroed to the gearbox tunnel, used daily for phones and been hardwired with a switch makes it super handy when camping

[@cruiser1520]

Twin lockers, have got me out of some sticky spots.Also saves flogging the car .

[@gregeberhardt1711]

LOL to be fair I used to have a 80 series with front and rear ARB air lockers and it was the lockers that got me into the hairy situations (because I wouldn't have got there without them lol).

[@hoanischwalger724]

My first mod was two PVC pipes with caps on the ends for drinking water when I went camping, bolted them to the roof racks and screwed a tap into the end then filled it with big bottles from coles and it held 50Ls or so, left me with heaps more room in the back of my patrol because I didn’t have to haul around slabs of water or the big bottles of drinking water, cost me $15 to make from Bunnings and it was by far the best thing I’d ever done

[@MrMonkeyworld9]

i wasp went in my beer just the other day and stung my inside my mouth, i cover my beers too now lol

[@jarrod1687]

Damn man that's fingered

[@realaussiemale567]

1st mods, diff breathers and catch can. 2nd mods, Ironman Snorkel & bull bar. Saving up for 2” suspension lift.

[@blakebailey6539]

the best mod I've done to my 84 shorty mq patrol is a set of homemade draws from some wood I found at bunnings

[@blakebailey6539]

@MrAbletospeak a new discovery i made, its like the plastic tubs I've been using for a while but they slide out, how cool

[@simby787]

good to see you lads together again, the first thing id do to an old diesel over 200ks would be replace injecters, glow plugs and clean the intake if it has an egr good to go for another 200👍

[@phillipsampson4001]

Well this was hardly a budget mod. My first mod was long range tank and diff/trans/transfer case breathers.

[@Sleeping-sensory]

1. Oil Catch can 2. Diff gearbox breathers 3. Dual battery system 4. 33 - 35 inch tyres 5. Rock sliders This is what I would think would be the best options for a new-old 4x4 I highly recommend oil catch cans as they protect your engines health and also stops blow by and pressure by passing the pistons and creating problems. Cheers guys 🍺

[@LanotecAustralia]

Fine... Quality air compressor..... But at least then spray it with Lano:)

[@ZacCostilla]

First mod on my ‘97 4Runner was full fluids change, tune up, and transmission cooler. Next up bigger tires (235-85R16) & suspension and then rock sliders. I’ll probably do a rattle can paint job after that. 362,000 miles and going strong!

[@LanotecAustralia]

Twisting our arm... OK!!... Fine... Compressor, Diff breaters, Full service, 2" lift and 33" tyres............. annnndddd theeeenn spray with Lano!

[@Redneck_2880]

As soon as i got my 2011 colorado, I dropped every fluid and clean out the air filter, then I got the wallet out for a TJM Bullbar.. bit of cash left over that went to a set of 9" kings spotties. Done both for less then 2k. Budget quality at its finest!

[@hoges73]

Depends on the 4wd, but 1st mod probably a catch can

[@tyreece.304]

Or you can just run the pipe down to the ground...

[@TopanKJ]

And regarding 2IN2OUT this is so great. Doing the same thing when hiking in the Swiss Alps: picking up food packaging. Keep up the good work!

[@blokebeershed7651]

My "budget" mod is a tank of fuel, just send it

[@justwingit1633]

100%

[@mathewearnshaw4279]

I'm 18 and I bought my first 4wd before I passed my test and I have been rebuilding it replacing all the rust with giid metal and I have heavy duty front and rear bumpers and some chunkier tyres but I will be doing a full service, replacing all brakes and looking at all bushings and bearings even tho I know it's last 5 years because it was a friends car before me

[@roelcunanan8519]

Best budget mod? Dude, a tank full of fuel! Just get out there! Explore! You’ll be surprised what a stock rig can do.

[@elizabethmay7917]

I love the enthusiasm for cleaning the environment. Well done, boys. It's a shame that it needs to be a campaign, but its awesome that you all are advocating for it.

[@zmyGe]

I wanna see a nissan r50 pathfinder hit the bush tracks.

[@FRERABRETZ1]

you guys rock!! this video is years and years of experience being shared for free, absolutely brilliant, thank you 😊

[@th3b3ast6]

Can I get some of the bags but I don’t know if I can pay postage because I am only 13

[@sharkeyist]

4wd247 send some to schools??

[@bruceleo2607]

From the US so I bought a used Jeep WJ. I've only had it a month and I'm building it slow on a budget. Very first mod... Jeep Cables, the big 7 to shore up my electicals. I cleaned all my ground points and applied dielectric grease on all my terminals. Second is fluids and filters. I am currently doing oil, transmission, and transfer case. Next I'll do diffentials and bleed brakes, and then coolant flush and sort out a/c.

[@panos8444]

I would love to see weird van 4wd, eg Delica, 4wd L300 etc

[@coreycarpenter2489]

I agree with the aircompressor as the first thing you get. It gives you that little bit more confidence to let your tyres down just that little bit more. Sometimes you go out on a track and think... "well it is 10kms to the nearest servo, maybe I wont let them down that much." but letting them down just makes it easier on you and your vehicle.

[@BushAdventuresAustralia]

the best mod my dad has ever done is only tyres but the lift kit is free when you buy a land rover discovery 4

[@StormedX2]

Your channel got me and my wife into 4wheeling in New Jersey USA. We picked up a 96 4runner, new wheels on, rust holes fixed and repainted, 2 inch lift ready but not installed yet.

[@bumpy155]

You boys have a lot of ‘first mods you’d do’ 😂

[@wernehanekom6040]

I would say the best mod I have fitted to my 4x4 was a "snorkel". Not because I'm driving deep water crossings, but the cleaner and cooler air introduced to the engine is the main reason why. The sandy and dusty roads of Botswana and Namibia are deleterious to the engine and the snorkel improved the quality of air immensely.

[@watchyatalkinabout4494]

Best mod ever made, LEAVE THE LADY AT HOME.

[@xaviermann6803]

🤣

[@grahambate3384]

Who U going fark? Ur mate in the Toyota

[@felixpro100]

I have got to say, these boys are amazing presenters and storytellers. A cracking vid as always, keep it up boys.

[@m.r.3128]

Talking imperial Shauno, this is a concern considering you fly the Toyota flag so brashly 🙄

[@jimmyjones2426]

If you gonna talk tapered pipe threads - you’re gonna talk imperial. Toyota or Datsun makes no difference

[@thefjirnyjourney8756]

My best mod was a deep dish steering wheel on the FJ. Being 6’3 it allowed me to get my knee between the door and steering wheel when trying to brake. Before that it had to be a planned and coordinated event with bruises on the knee as you jammed your leg to brake. Great tips guys.

[@robertmills794]

Good on you blokes for going back to the '70's and getting people to pick up after themselves and then needed, others too. Very well done!

[@JasonWh]

very first thing... a winch for me. First thing I did was a front bumper and a winch. I also took the size of winch recommended and went one size up to ensure I keep heat under control. I also swapped everything to closed-loop winching.

[@lachlanstamenkovic2770]

Snorkel with an upgraded hi flow intake system (Saas enclosed pod airbox $130 and sealed it up with silicone) cost about $250 all up

[@mugget]

First mod on our Prado 150 was some solid UVP from Kaon. That was after taking it out to Glasshouse and realising how much it scraped... 😆 Next was rock sliders. In hindsight probably should have had an air compressor first, but that will be next with diff breathers after tonight but still going to keep the suspension & tyres stock and see how far we can go!

[@AnimalFriend969]

The best mod I have done to my 80 series was modifying the rear cargo space, I removed the two very back seats and played around with seat clamp rods or whatever they are where the two very back seats clamp to and I got 4 tie down points professionally fitted so if I have a couple of water jerrycans or an esky I can use ratchet straps to tie them down and they don’t move. It sounds ridiculously useless but it has been priceless for me. Now I can utilise the space to it’s absolute greatest potential.

[@amolinari9]

My best mod (which wasn’t my first) was front bumper because I replaced 3 stock ones before biting my lip to fork out a grand for a winch and light bar capable bushguard. My cheapest and earlier mod was also more recovery points like rear tow hooks as they only came stock on the front of the truck. I use them all the time to get pulled out of a bog hole and to tug stuck vehicles out as well.

[@TheBurginman]

Best mod on my 1990 Surf: the 1KD-FTV swap absolutely rips. Best mod after that was the 2" lift without the stupid spacer blocks it had before that, actually flexes nicely now. Save us down in Vic! so keen to get out on the tracks again

[@timothytaylor6845]

Best mod. Isolated secondary electric circuit....alternator, battery, charge guage, Isolator switch and fuse box. This serves the winch and all ancillaries. If linked to the main circuit via a switch, backs up the system in case of alternator failure.

[@koreywilliams4570]

From what I've been seeing I would say the first 4x4 upgrade you should get is tires. Then 2nd would be locking differentials. Those are the top 2 mods the rest is just accessories

[@aaronkameric1419]

Took the BT on some sand tracks today at Woodgate. Stopped at a camp site for pics, i pulled a dangerous large rusty nail from a tree and chucked a couple cans/bottles in the tray to dispose of later. its not hard to do. I must admit i could have spent 10 more minutes and done a more thorough sweep. All in All - I'm so thrilled to hear this is becoming a conscious movement. I'd be ecstatic to see boaties and fisherman getting involved. I live in Hervey Bay and I've seen some grubs. Great work gents.

[@JohannvanNiekerk1]

The best mod I made on my Hilux was adding a long range fuel tank. Here in South Africa it changed my traveling extremely. Mods done: Small lift - Snorkel - 9000 pound wonch - Two way radio (base and 2x handheld) - Compressor - Basic Toolbox - Must still get Muddies !!

[@blinkyconsombrero4053]

Good stuff guys. Very informative. Happy to see Graham back with the crew.

[@josephprentice8354]

My Chevy s10 4x4 came to me with street tires and cost 800 bucks . First mod was 31 inch used tires for 200 bucks usd. And then instead of lifting it I leveled it with the torsion bars (free) then my approach and departure angles needed work so I pulled the ole death wheel out and marked the bumpers and bed and gained about 4 inches of clearance in the front and rear with the prerunner cut (free) also made a rear tube bumper for about 15 bucks in material. My first mod I would recommend if your going to modify any vehicle is a welder and classes to learn to weld.

[@ezthezlez8361]

I bought a 2004 3lt diesel navara for 4000, first thing i did was take it out stock and fell in love with it! Everyone says its going to be a waste of money and should soend 15-20k on a new car... but id rather spend that money making something out of nothing!

[@f.cscootriders]

good to see you guys back together again. the banter between you guys and jocko is what makes this show. as for mods. for me the game changer for budget was a drawer system. as i own a frontera i hadjust under 900mm to work with i went with a xtm drawer and fridge slide combo that has a cutting board slide as well. i teamed that up with a home built drawer slide beside that. this has been an amazing. for a more expensive mod a 2 inch lift. it just allows me to get trough the ruts better. being an ifs ita like driving a sausage dog. plenty of want to do the tougher tracks but it slowed up by the belly dragging. you know what they say about a few extra inches

[@lukeburges7487]

Handiest mod I did was jig up some storm water piping as a water tank. Cheap as, always had drinking/wash up water handy. Always topped it up with rain water on the farm so i’d never be without it when I was away!