From Basic To BADA$$!!!

[@CameronNiemela]

Dream taco build right there👌

[@murymih]

Awesome seeing you here Cameron. We miss you so much. Hope you're doing well brother. Regards from Nairobi, Kenya. Africa watching!! ✌️🇰🇪

[@xXISAIAHPLANXx]

The brotherly support is insane between you all !

[@austinniemela]

Thanks bro!!

[@austinichini]

By far my favorite build series on YT. Makes me miss my 1stGen so much. The Niemela brothers got some talent!

[@austinniemela]

Why thank you!!

[@stefanpia5419]

What!!! Haha during the last video I was thinking to myself how crazy it was that this build matches literally everything I always daydreamed about in my dream truck. First gen Tacoma, small turbo diesel, 4x4, 4 door… it’s even in green. Even down to the 3” lift 1” body lift. Blew my mind that someone else had the same dream so precisely matching the car I built in my head (never mind the skills and dedication to make it real 🤯). So last video I was daydreaming about owing that and imagined to myself, the first thing I’d do was get some TRD Tundra style rims IN BRONZE. Wild!!! You have impeccable taste Austin!! 😜Thanks for another dope video 🙏

[@austinniemela]

Haha that’s crazy! Thank you man! Still need to decide on wheels but these will do for a while!

[@silas1409]

Great build again man! You inspired me to build a first gen up as well! I went with 16x8 0 Offset method 703’s in bronze with 285/75/16’s. It ended up rubbing on my framerail.. I wish I got -25mm offset. If I could get different wheels I’d get Revolution Race Wheels RRV-5 16x8 -25mm in dark bronze. Keep it up man!!

[@johnpyle8027]

OUTSTANDING outcome! Tire size, rim size and offset are perfect, no bologna skin tires thank God! lol There is a gal on here that did some things to a new bronco and she put gun metal blue wheels on it that were amazing. They might look good on this truck being dark green. I had 4 extended cab Rangers and they all had 33" BFGs on 16x8 to keep them under and stick out just enough, very similar to how the Toyota looks. That and I never had to replace wheel bearings. I noticed the Toyota has a two piece drive shaft. My Rangers were like that but with a carrier bearing. I took all that out and built 1 piece shafts for it. Zero vibration and stronger. Again, OUTSTANDING!

[@Robert-ko6wr]

Love your intro! ‘I know I say this often BUT this is the day! I laughed out loud! Well played, sir, well played!

[@Quebecer_Powerstroke]

So much work behind this project. Following since the beginning !! Work of art. Need HD custom bumpers to finish the truck!

[@scotmetcalf2745]

Absolutely thought the bronze would look fantastic and I’ve been thinking about Black Rhino or there’s another one I can’t think of manufacture? MT or starts with an M! I’m old! Lol absolutely beautiful work you do. You could definitely open your own business doing these but hey you have the best of both worlds, work from home and don’t have to deal with public. Have a fantastic day

[@forster46]

That truck is CLEAN. Love your builds. Been looking for an early 90's tacoma lately to mess around with, will hopefully find something soon. Didn't realize you're in spokane until you mentioned something in a previous video, I'm in ellensburg. Keep pumping out these videos!

[@jeffrose3941]

As always, this truck turned out frickin’ Bad Ass! Really liking your style and build content, keeps me motivated on my projects. Can’t wait to see what else you do to her!👍🏻

[@adamtangata5116]

What a build man. Appreciate you sharing ya skills. Great build.

[@2THGap]

You have the best looking Tacoma build ever. I wish I can see these 2 Tacos in person. Someday perhaps. I'm located to the west of you. (B'ham, WA) Congratulations.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! One of these days we will have to set up a meet!

[@2THGap]

@@austinniemela I'm down. Thanks.

[@cnotake]

Definitely bad ass! I gotta watch this video again. Great job!

[@wesmills6182]

I have been watching for a while now and really like what you have done with all your trucks and the carry. Would you ever think about building a truck for someone

[@671967]

The kind of rig that gets the full walk-around treatment when you see it parked somewhere. Outstanding!

[@bigchief190]

Great video, awesome watching these builds over time

[@rickyschultz6357]

The truck looks great man. I have a 97 Tacoma and have enjoyed watching your Toyota builds. As for bronze wheels, I do have a less common option. I bought the Amazon brand Rock Trix wheels in black for my Wrangler and put them inside some 35’s and love the way they look. Definitely more affordable than Fuels, Black Rhino’s, etc. and less common so I don’t have to worry about pulling up to every other stop light with someone else having the same rims as me. Just a thought.

[@thescottishhammer7570]

Bronze wheels on this truck will look KILLER

[@davidgoeken7993]

Came out awesome! I like the lift being the right height. Awesome truck! No, no ,no your red truck is my favorite.

[@mrm4155]

Hell yeah bro, that looks sick! Can’t wait for bumper build!

[@markvergara3275]

The day has finally come! Looks great man!

[@davidc977]

The built turned out awesome. Color is great

[@RainOnThursday]

Methods, fifteen52, and kmc are about the best looking bronze wheels imo. Had method 305nv in bronze on a black jk and they looked pretty sick but I’m starting to like the 701s better with the larger spokes. Be damn careful with the socket when you put bronze on tho they scratched super easy. I needed up wrapping the socket with electrical tape.

[@JoseMartinez-rp4yh]

Can't wait to see what you do with the bumpers....!!!!

[@togrady414]

Love this build. Im glad I watched all of it because it has changed my mind about the tdi swap in my Tacoma. I’ll probably go with my original plan and LS swap it. I just don’t have the knowledge you have with the tdi to comfortably take on the swap.

[@elliiothart18]

Did you lower the front differential? If so, how much did you lower it? Looks great 👍

[@joshc5512]

So awesome to see this truck come together man!! Absolutely perfect truck and beautiful!! I bet it's such a solid driver! Want to start building these and selling them off to those of us without your mad skills?? Haha... Looking forward to seeing the new custom bumpers! Careful of the weight though. Do you know if the new design you are going with are considering crash/crumpling factors? My family has been in the auto body business for decades and they call all the beefy bumpers out there "frame killers" since the bumpers are so stout and transfer the impact directly into the frame... just a thought.

[@austinniemela]

I do try and keep that into consideration BUT when you add a winch to a bumper you kinda have to make it beefy!! Thank you!!

[@arthurdent5903]

Great JOB !!!!!! Your videos inspire so many people to make their Toyota trucks great again !!!!!!!!!! Why buy new.

[@ryguy08781]

Beautiful build as always, great work !👍👏

[@scottblake6850]

Truck looks badass ! Very nice work brother

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@scottblake6850]

@@austinniemela your welcome brother

[@g15942]

Looks good. Hard work pays off

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@seancummings6379]

Looks amazing. Can you powder coat those wheels bronze?

[@johnnycashh7148]

Looks amazing...wish I had my 92' back!! 😎

[@dennis-s]

Would you recommend using dynamic shackles at the rear for better articulation and comfort?

[@austin7smith3]

Just have to say please keep up the 🔥 ass content you’ve literally inspired me to keep my first gen instead of parting it out and fixing it because this is literally how mine used to look but red thanks so much man 🙏

[@austinniemela]

Sweet that’s awesome!! 👍👍

[@kadebrantingham3156]

Truck looks sweet! I’m running bronze wheels on my green 1st gen. I just painted some newer OEM wheels but I really like the TRD knock off wheels in bronze

[@thegonger1]

Awesome job, I wish I could see it in person! I have been in Seattle for the past 3 days and leaving back to California today. She is a beauty! Did you have any issues with "Taco lean" that some others have encountered with lifting and did you do a front diff drop for the cv boot angles? I don't remember if you did the ECGS bushing swap when you did the 4wd conversion. Anyway, I have been following this build since you started it and glad to see it done and running. Now just waiting for the cosmetic and bumper installations, you are going to have great daily driver! Now it's time for you and Devin to line them up and see which is faster.

[@austinniemela]

No lean! These springs are side specific so that takes care of it! Cv angles aren’t too great but I have manual hubs so I turning in 2wd!

[@thegonger1]

@@austinniemela That's right, manual hubs up front, nice!

[@gabehook3910]

What is the offset on those wheels? No rubbing and stance looks good!

[@Robert-ko6wr]

Bad Ass? How about PERFECT. Yup, perfection! Nicely done.

[@bselee]

Method or SCS. Looks good!

[@chuckholton4666]

Austin!!! Dude, as usual, I think you've outdone yourself! If they made that truck in a long bed... I do believe it would be my dream truck! Love your work!

[@inboxmeontelegramaustinnie6618]

👆Congratulations you have been selected among our shortlisted winners INBOX ME❤

[@stevebrackenridge9778]

Been watching your progress sharp truck keep up the good work

[@-LFATV]

you mind me asking what setting you set you spc uca's at? i have the exact same settup front and rear but i have yet to install my arms, thank you in advance

[@robertjordan9075]

Truck looks good, thanks for sharing.😎😎😎

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@ericsugalsku1826]

I love it! I lean more for that high look , so that ride hight is perfect.

[@kenbates4690]

luv that truck...but that one headlight definitely needs to be changed

[@Kiwigd]

Looks awesome Austin!

[@allenhorne7032]

That lift and wheels and tires sets this thing off! Looks awesome Austin! Are you gonna do a roof rack as well? And if you're wanting a bronze set of wheels, find you a wheel you like, sandblast it, and powder coat it the color you want! I bet that oven could fit a wheel, one at a time. Just a thought, and you would have a custom, one of a kind wheel!

[@NuclearSandwich7]

Method makes a great looking bronze wheel IMO. Green and bronze would be super rad.

[@donigor9549]

Buddy, you have serious skills... AMAZING !

[@marcelpajpach4204]

Truck looking bad ass !! You need to do something with front lights

[@austinniemela]

Patently waiting on parts.... thanks!!

[@nonsequitur807]

Will the stock 4.11 n diesel engine spin the tires effectively?

[@ricardocarrillo1985]

When you threw on your bumper did you have to remove the reinforcement bar and brackets ?

[@fourc8642]

Looks so good bro. Please take this to a car/truck show sometime it's so nice more people need to see it 🔥

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

YES 😃 Looking super cool man!

[@chrispfenning5871]

How many inch lift did that spring pack give you over stock? Did the leaf pack you ordered come with an additional leaf in it? That link looks like it has one extra overload in it? I have the same exact truck and need to order new rear leafs. Thank you.

[@austinniemela]

These don’t have the extra leaf. 2.5-3” of lift I’d say!

[@tradeMark182]

Just did a 2 ep combo feels great , go Austin

[@adventurousairman]

Truck looks great, not sure if I like the grill front bumper, but aside from that. Perfection 👍

[@jerez.2133]

Beautiful man I love it awesome work bro!!!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!!!

[@kymharvey2355]

Looks the goods man congrats on the paint you put so much work in to it bring on the fab work 👏

[@austinniemela]

Thanks buddy!!

[@romulorodriguez9309]

Ufff bonito bonito 😍 me gusta mucho como quedó de verdad muy buen trabajo muchas felicidades 👌

[@Chevy3o3]

Truck with the lift looks great, definitely agree that bronze is the way to go. maybe it's worth powdercoating the wheels you already have and take them to your brother at his shop 😉

[@corylangston8764]

What impact do you prefer? Your Milwaukee in this video or your dewalt in your older ones?

[@austinniemela]

Milwaukee runs laps around the dewalt!!

[@javierosorio6225]

Love pure love man👍🙌🔥🔥

[@TXAG81]

How big are the spacers required to drop the front diff so as to not have bad angle on the front CV axles?

[@austinniemela]

They are 1” spacers!

[@raejhanaquino]

Sheeeeeeshhhhh🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@achmedbagya8807]

I think you have to make front and rear bumper like the red truck, Sir. 👍

[@markreimers5396]

I like the wheels. What about having those wheels powder coated bronze?

[@elktough777]

Much better! Bronze would look good too but those look great

[@BAcHIGU_]

So dope! I want a 1st gen, 22r of course! This was a amazing video!

[@kennedy6907]

I was wondering why you didn’t the grill and lights and all and then went with the ugly stock wheels, this makes much more sense and looks killer, I recently stumbled across this channel and I’m loving the content, keep up the good work

[@mg1110]

He's done it again... You're sitting on some nice inventory! Looking forward to seeing those bronze wheels!

[@billocampo1365]

what size wheels and tires and offset, any rubbing on the front

[@andrewshuart4901]

Man I love the truck and the whole build I think the truck would look amazing with some 35/12.5/17 bfgoodrich km3s you would have to trim very little In the front What exaust did you do?

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! It’s full 3” for the diesel!

[@jdsrcs8061]

Wow!!! That came out sick!!! Great job brother!!! Which 1in body lift did you use?🤘🤘🤘

[@alnighter791]

The truck does look badass I have the same truck but extended cab. Awesome truck

[@garycallahan7867]

Great looking truck as usual!

[@atomicorang]

Love the truck.

[@casualobserver1663]

Clean build ,turned out very nice , I think the wheels you have would look good in bronze maybe have them refinished

[@jeffgoodenough9932]

Wow now that looks fantastic great job on the lift and tires and wheels love it.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@nzxtMonster]

It looks amazing! And second the gold wheels. Will look sick.

[@c.cortes1888]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevine3970]

Absolutely amazing looking truck

[@IamEmmett]

sure would love to do this to my 04 Tundra lol

[@cehiiaranaraa6319]

Looking good but now it needs a set of your famous dumpers which will make it look much more better!😉

[@chippy3197]

Whats an estimate for a similar built lift kit and wheels?

[@Buddha-eb5yl]

The Truck is a Beast 😉😎😈

[@nick_3771]

Looks sweet! Great job!

[@joesobaski1966]

Nice build you should be really proud.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@benlee5357]

Next custom black bumpers? Looks good!

[@reaper352c5]

that truck would be badass looking with a set of move bumpers

[@austinniemela]

Or how about I fab my own?!? 👍👍

[@reaper352c5]

@@austinniemela that would also work. I would like to see what you come up with

[@upperleftnorthwest4278]

Needs some bronze method 703 in a 17x8.5 with 285/70/17

[@jeffb2456]

Outstanding!

[@bunkbmx2059]

Are you gonna put PPF on that ?

[@evanshireman5644]

Beautiful! Have you considered buying and fixing up a 84-89 model toyota pickup? I'm in need of some inspiration for my 87 as no one really makes videos or focuses on them ;(

[@agranado_13]

where did you get the camper shell?

[@inboxmeontelegramaustinnie6618]

👆Congratulations you have been selected among our shortlisted winners INBOX ME❤

[@AlbertoHernandez-gv3hv]

What’s the color code for the paint?

[@beloved_lover]

Such a shame that there’s basically no market for Tacomas in Finland. So whenever there seems to be used ones on sale, they are priced with premium as they’re so rare. Can’t wait to see this build to evolve!

[@chasemcmurray3737]

What’s the status on the Hilux?

[@maddgoatee9708]

Is it running 100%? Weather looks good enough for that rematch drag race with your brother. Red vs Green TACOS.

[@austinniemela]

No it still needs the tune touched up