Cutting My Friend's Truck In Half While He's On Vacation

I’d be down to stretch a few more of these trucks, or some dodge megacabs to longbeds as well. If interested, DM me on Instagram @hunter.goodrich and we can discuss pricing and build slots.
While my friend was on vacation I cut his 2012 Tundra Crewmax and put an 8’ bed on it.

[@HunterGoodrich]

I’d be down to stretch a few more of these trucks, or some dodge megacabs to longbeds as well. If interested, DM me on Instagram @hunter.goodrich and we can discuss pricing and build slots.

[@duaneloeder6660]

Great work Hunter!!!

[@BernieJr89]

Would you sell just the extentions and brackets?

[@nicktweel]

Incredible work and great video editing. Well done 👏

[@anthony5227]

This is going to be a legitimate business for you. Just extending shortbeds. You have so much skill my dude

[@jonathansandoval5206]

How does that thing ride on the street and highway? Does it affect anything

[@shitsngigglez9705]

Every other KZbin channel would’ve stretch this out into a 12 parts series this man really did it in a 12 minute video that’s awesome no bullshit

[@gerekappo]

Diferent approach to youtube business? Some might want to profit on 12 videos. This man is saying he's down to do other trucks too, maybe he's profiting on both?

[@PREDATEURLT]

@@gerekappo And its a waste of our time, I basically ditch videos where I don' get start and finish in the same clip, it can be 90min but I need results.

[@christianmohr6329]

When talent, balls, and knowledge all come together! Bravo!!!! 👏

[@masterflow101]

It's not hard when you're a welder. If you think it's hard then you have no knowledge.

[@Qqqqqqqqpodjd]

@@masterflow101 congrats bro u did it. you made yourself look like a prick on the internet!!!

[@DailyFixx_]

@@masterflow101 what a debbie downer lol

[@claire001savefile5]

Are you jealous

[@5.43v]

​@@masterflow101 Welder ≠ Fabricator Attention to detail is critical so stuff doesn't get botched

[@bib4211]

Hunter is a humble guy!🤘👌 He makes it look like a easy job ,but there is a lot involved to get everything straight and in working order. The truck looks really awesome ,a lot of people are gonna be jealous for sure!

[@warrenmichael918]

He just made a quick little video that made that look like a weekend, home garage build. That takes an INSANE amount of planning and measuring, Hunter did a bang up job here!!!

[@aperson4713]

Toyota mechanic here, I am BLOWN AWAY!!!! This is badass and you have my approval!

[@powderhoundclips]

Now this is content! I’m all over this! If I went to a shop tomorrow I don’t think they’d even try that on my 2012 tundra, very impressive fabrication skills! Needless to say, you sir are going places!

[@matthewshoudy7887]

Hunter is borderline genius!! He is a product of engineers and it shows! @Hunter Goodrich you sir are an amazing human being and thank you for sharing your journey with us!! Such an inspiration to all who watch!!!

[@davestevens4263]

That’s what I’ve always said & I believe it . He is a man with a bright future.

[@dansimon1100]

I have a 2012 tundra. I wish I'd had the 6 and a 1/2 foot bed. But I gotta admit that 8' bed does look good on there. Also I have the same color truck as in this video.

[@user-nw6xi3bf5g]

You are one hot man I love your blue eyes

[@EcoMouseChannel]

This was done a lot in the 70s and 80s... I'm surprised more people don't do this. I literally think about this type of build with an 8ft bed quite often.

[@geokiller789]

Local guy has a megacab 2500 , with the long bed lol , said he had to chop the frame and extend it as well basically lol

[@cowthedestroyer]

It probably isnt done much today because people dont want to chop a truck that cost as much as a house

[@shanenorwell8580]

We do a lot of chassis extensions here in Australia on a variety of vehicles. We chop the in front of the rear suspension mounts and roll the whole lot back so you don’t have to remake all the suspension mounts ect.

[@jmanlinc]

Since the front spring mounts were on the drop portion of the frame it probably would have made it kinda wierd and been more of a headache to do it that way on this particular truck

[@kasuraga]

@@jmanlinc now that I look at it closer, it looks like if they chopped it forward of the front spring mount it would make supporting the bed kind of wonky since the bed rests on the flat of the frame.

[@lelenbates3367]

As a multiple Tundra owner I can say the stock frame are much more flexy than my GMC's with their boxed frames. If this person is going to tow or carry loads in the bed I would add diagonal cross bracing to the new frame section kind of like the spare tire cross brace to ensure it is stiff. I understand that the fuel tank still has to go in. These cross braces could be bolted in to make them easy.

[@zachroell1714]

Yea that and vertical welds, step cuts to extend a frame with z shaped notches are much stronger

[@JohnSmithKillFeds]

Some guys would turn this into a series, hunter makes a single video for it.

[@bikaholic101]

Should always stretch from the straight section in the middle of the frame. That way all suspension geometry stays the same. Also the new section doesn’t overlap the old frame enough and should be fish plated. Final product looks good but I wouldn’t put a sled deck in there.

[@elliotschneider5643]

Super cool. Hope its strong enough for towing. Im sure his welds are strong but id have beefed it up with some overlaping plates just to be sure.

[@riverpirate1022]

Toyota uses a weak C frame, boxing it in is common and recommended for heavy use like this.

[@Anonymous-uno]

@@riverpirate1022 I have done some frame work and I thought the same. I would have used rectangular for the new and boxed the rest. He has a LOT more leverage on that frame now. Well... if it bends we get to see how to fix it... Personally I don't like to do things twice.

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

It heart warming to have a friend that happy when you do something for them, Awesome video Hunter, Awesome job.

[@DrAabed-vm6wx]

04:40 Reinforcement strips must be placed between the frame and the extension from within the letter D, which forms the frame in the form of a patch

[@daves2433]

He's doing this as a test for all of us :) no fish plates, z cuts, just a straight weld & watch it work just fine for years.

[@mikeantj]

I love how Hunter just went all out and made it a short/long enough video build. Like he didn't make three 1 hour videos from start to finish. Good job man that's pretty crazy

[@teter129]

Couple things stood out to me: 1. What a good friend! 2. A tremendous amount of thought went into doing this right! 3. Your video editing skills are next level. Nice Job bro!

[@klever711]

And this dudes mullet. I'm still distracted. 😂

[@nickk5731]

Should always cut and reweld chassis rails at angles when extending. But loved your work doing this. Your Channel is growing to 👍

[@calholli]

You can cut them square-- just make sure you put a diamond patch across the seam-- and then you'll have your "angles" when you weld that up. Which distributes the stress down the beam, just like "cutting at angles" does. But at the same time, it's easier to do, because it's just a square cut.

[@nickk5731]

@@calholli yeah for sure at least plate it but that’s not there either.

[@GTFCEO]

Now this is cool, serious builds is what this channel needs

[@onesadtech]

Dude, you are so massively talented, the fact that you can get this all done, while filming it all, in a handful of days? Absolutely legendary. 🤘

[@LumenChaser]

Unreal that came out so good, this guy knows exactly what he’s doing lol that’s an intimidating job if you aren’t 100% confident in your abilities

[@trickstothetrades1801]

In the 90’s we did that with a Ford Ranger extended cab, lengthened the frame to make it a long bed. Back then it was way way easier to do that, wouldn’t even want to think about doing what you did on todays vehicles. Great job

[@tx4runner459]

This is one cool build. There’s a lawn care co here in south Texas who have a fleet of 14-15 Tundras that are 8 ft bed with the cab and half. Even still a huge truck

[@carlosnunez8229]

The Australians always go with a Z cut for the chassis, weld some angular steel inside the chassis, inset the extension with same size material as the original chassis and weld a reinforcement sleeve covering the full length of the worked area. Probably because of the rough terrains they go in with their extended land cruisers and patrols but it may be good to consider for heavy duty applications. Great video and great work!

[@ektherising]

I thought the same. Kinda feel nervous about this chassis extension work.

[@TheBlatchi]

Australian laws also need an engineer to look at it and say its actually safe.

[@recklessclient5304]

Never seen any of this dudes videos before, what have I been missing this is pure talent amazing work you earned a sub forsure!!

[@samthemultimediaman]

You turned an SUV into a real pickup truck, awesome job!

[@BarnStangz]

Damn, that came out MINT! Bro, you could go into business making these conversions for sure! Love me a Toyota, but yeah, they needed something like this and it would be even better to see them make a 3/4 ton with one of their sweet ass diesel powerplants. Nice going man, I really enjoy watching you fab this stuff!

[@rhydtuned]

Hunter - vids like this really demonstrate your talent (which is huge), much more enjoyable than watching you messing around with destroying stuff or building compound turbo'd burn barrels for no reason. 🤘

[@justinsmith5654]

Finally another person that uses there truck and loves the ole reliable 8' bed.

[@wilk913]

Slick job Hunter, you're a rare breed for sure. That's what I love about each unique build/project/disaster you find yourself coming across.

[@Fishingrunner]

I don’t even like trucks with an 8 foot bed but looks so damn good on that Tundra and the level of talent and professionalism and how factory it looks is beyond amazing. Darn good job.

[@Altanabstick]

Great job. The rear wheel being a bit too far back in the wheelwell would bother me to no end though

[@schowers]

Yeah he rushed the job to impress his buddy. Should've taken a little more time to make sure the wheels lined up perfectly in the wheel wells

[@Altanabstick]

@@schowers Perhaps. I still believe that it is quite an achievement, but this is something that needs to be done over to get it right. Let's hope that'll happen somewhere in the future

[@schowers]

@@Altanabstick no it's definitely impressive but I know if it were my truck it'd annoy me as well

[@Lowkeytoker]

It is centered. Just appears that it isn’t because of the lil mud flap

[@MC4D.]

Long bed Tundras always looked funny to me, but this one looks pretty cool!

[@CL-yp1bs]

I love the welds and wiring... all done very nice! I hate seeing crappy welds or crappy wiring on critical components. You did it right man!

[@BlamSpot]

make a super long bed, 10 or 12ft, it would look INSANE

[@marshmower]

Bar of soap. Trailer delete kit. A guy did a 10ft job but it requires 2 beds. 10' bed project

[@xaphan8581]

I hope people realize how fuckin easy you made this look and how hard this actually is to do so people aren’t trying this at home lmao. Great job man truly impressive

[@Elkmonger]

Whenever there's a need to chop apart a truck and make it something that never existed there's two dudes with mullets ready to get it done. Nice job Hunter.

[@noelle7714]

Great job, and to see the look on your friends face, just made his day!😊

[@paulrivers7248]

If you were my buddy and if I came back and saw this done without my knowledge of it happening I'd still not be mad because I know you do things as perfect as can be done and go way beyond just right lol

[@GlockMan70]

Hunter you are a heck of a heck of a mechanic and Fabricator. Glad you and Heavy D still work together at times.

[@connellybrown4998]

Loved this video! So cool to see that whole process and how good it turned out!

[@Xerom]

This has always been a huge issue for me when looking at buying a truck. I love having the crew cab so that additional passengers can ride along comfortably, but the smaller truck bed limits my carrying capacity. I have an F350 crew cab that I wish had the longer bed so that it could accommodate the truck camper I have always wanted. Awesome build, and great work making everything line up so well!

[@halfwaydecentmechanics814]

Thanks for the video! I’ve been wanting to stretch my newer f150 into a Crewcab 8’ bed. This is quite informational.

[@mikekowalewski7692]

You're a good friend, and a very talented individual. Hats off to you, Sir...

[@MikeyRoofffff]

Love your confidence, no hesitation to get it started and done! Really great work

[@AndyJayLark]

Please do a separate 360 degree video of the truck itself, so we can fully appreciate what You have created. Can’t help but wanna look at it more.

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

This is pretty straight forward. Ive done a few and for me the hardest part is only having one set of hands, doing it myself. I didn't see where you checked square on the frame. Great job by the way !!! Looking forward to more videos. Best of luck

[@subsurfaceirrigationllc5822]

Dave is a great guy! Great to see you working together. Glad he sees the great in you Hunter, keep up the good work!

[@TheJared1445]

I’ve seen a tundra crewmax longbed occasionally a few times the last few years out here in SLC, Utah. It’s a unique truck and looks good in a crew Max longbed configuration. Something Toyota should offer from factory

[@jesseshelby4383]

It's kinda weird to see hunter working on something clean for once. Cool project with the Toyota 👍

[@ThomasAndreFjeldBjorholdt]

Amazing work, Hunter! Would love a truck like that!

[@1967250s]

Totally awesome! And your friends reaction is priceless! Literally, this is one of my beefs with many double/extended cabs- too short a bed. Great job!

[@mudpuddle8805]

The only reason I dont buy a Tundra is the lack of an 8' bed. This is EXACTLY what I want in the color I want too!

[@willddevine7]

I'm speechless, this video literally gave me chills. flawless execution and, to me perfection in the time frame you did it.

[@markrizzofield9403]

WOW Hunter!!! Amazing work. That takes some huge nuts to tackle a build like that. I know you have the talent but this was ballsie great finish sir!! Did the bigger bed come from a record truck? Same colour I expected a re paint to happen. Amazing keep this stuff up.

[@joshuaszeto]

it would be wild to see you stretch out a tacoma with an 8ft bed. It's been a few years since I worked at toyota but last I was there, the single cab tacoma had to be full deposit special ordered. And I could be wrong but it only came with the 2.7L 4banger at the time.

[@bretring]

This is amazing bro! You’re a beast for the work and friendship!

[@thewhitestjamal]

Nice job Hunter! I like pretty much all your content but watching you build something to be enjoyed Vs destroyed hit different.

[@greasebeardsgarage]

Just curious, did you reinforce the frame where you spliced it? Diamond plates or anything? I'm worried about those straight welds over time.

[@rod1951]

I have a tundra like this. I always wanted a 6.5 ft bed in a crewmax. The new tundra that this option now. 8 ft bed looks crazy. Nice work.

[@BOMBON187]

I'm happy to see your friend is still rocking a mullet in this century.

[@dasfoot]

Love your work. Just curious if you thought about beefing up the springs?

[@mikenorton62]

Awesome build! Did you fishplate that frame or just 2" overlap each end?

[@mikeb.7068]

This. Frame welds should never be 90 degrees across the frame. You should cut and weld on long diagonals then reinforce those welds with plates with longitudinal and diagonal welds. A straight cut and a butt weld is asking for trouble.

[@awesomecreationschannel]

I love this! You've got some excellent quality work there dude 😊 I'm glad you and Dave Sparks are back on good terms too 👍

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Dude !! You killed this ! Clean work Hunter ! Even the wiring looked awesome.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

You must have received amazing training and build skills to pull this off all by yourself. Much respect ! How much did this all cost?

[@Luckingsworth]

Company in Utah that does these for $7k (might be more post-covid).

[@jrahme]

That is pretty sweet man , did you have to use any reinforcement inside the frame where you extended ?

[@ThePastaManCan]

To support the bed? Didn't look like he did and I had the same thought that something big would just go straight through it but im sure he knows what hes doing.

[@vallevaan]

doubt it needs it, you wouldn't put anything too heavy into the bed of those to begin with.

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

Still wouldn't have hurt to box in that frame extension, other than that🤷

[@jrahme]

@@rowdybroomstick6394 that’s what I was thinking

[@NotSureJoeBauers]

@@vallevaan The whole point is bigger box=more stuff=more heavy...

[@mattd1188]

That's SO sick. My absolute biggest complaint with truck manufacturer's is that it's nearly impossible to get a crew cab with an 8' bed unless it's special ordered.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Can't believe how clean that thing is for a 2012. I need to buy trucks in Utah feom now on.

[@dtnicholls1]

I'd be concerned about that build. Workmanship and everything is fantastic as usual, but pushing on it with a forklift doesn't really tell you much. What happens when he hits a bump and it loads up? Banana shaped chassis in the near future I reckon. Should have taken the extra couple of hours to go through and box the frame.

[@tinbasher7543]

I agree, awesome workmanship but the front leaf spring mounts are on the taller/stronger part of the frame for a reason

[@riverpirate1022]

Lack of frame boxing, way oversized leaf spring mounts hanging to low and flat (Toyota leafs are known to be crap that goes flat fast), much heavier drive shaft with same carrier bearing, increased brake fluid capacity and longer lines with same brake booster, reduced the already to low load carrying capacity thanks to adding more weight to the truck and extending the frame making it weaker more prone to failure under heavy loads, then all the extended wiring, which is prone to shorts, corrosion, and failures now, total lack of undercarriage anti rust treatment. (That we could see) SO many issues with this mod. While I love and dream of this mod on my 1794 Tundra, there are SO many other better things you could and should have done to this truck. Larger gas tank first and foremost. - I need this badly. Upgraded rear and front suspension. - Done minus leafs - full Bilstein 6112/5160 3/2 setup with dif drop, carrier bearing drop, and drop shackles. Supercharger upgrade. - I need this. Rear under seat storage mod. - I need this. Power tailgate lock mod. - Done - factory bolt on. Headlight/exterior lights upgrade. - I need this. Interior lights upgrade. - Done Proper offset wheels and larger tires. - I need this. Other minor mods I can't recall right now.

[@mrwilson7617]

Z cuts on rails + gussets over the seams. 2 beefy cross members.

[@jeremypelias]

That truck will confuse so many people! You should take it to a Toyota dealer for a service see what they say 😂

[@johnpalmer5131]

Great Job! What you have created is exactly what I ave always wanted a small crew/club cab with a long bed.

[@MELEYMELO]

Hunter you have golden hands,amazing watching you work , No wonder Sparks don,t want to let you go , Your new channel will have a grate success,

[@WELDER-UP]

As a welder and fabricator myself. I’m very impressed. I’ve actually been thinking about doing this to my tundra as well. You’re a good friend and I’m sure your buddy is like “ I’ll let you f@ck my sister.”

[@hectorcatalan1032]

En todo caso esa sería decisión decisión de la hermana 😅

[@dusty2206]

Everybody needs a Hunter in their life! So awesome!

[@Mart77]

I like how mullets are making a comeback

[@usedcarsokinawa]

Dude! You’re the friend every man needs!

[@MadMathMike]

Dude! So cool! Insanely fast work, and keeping such good quality as well!

[@itsjacobchase3830]

Mine next! Seen this on a fourm and had so many questions (first if it was photo shop) but this video answers all of them. Great work 👏 🤟

[@taylorlysenko]

So Awesome! Jeff's one of my best friends. no one is more deserving!

[@AndyJayLark]

This has got to be the best video ever! Hunter, You just made my day!😁

[@stephencooper5040]

Subscribed, given the amount of knowledge and obvious talent. It sure seems like anything you put out is gonna awesome to watch.

[@C.Davidson]

This was absolutely badass, you are hell of a fabricator/mechanic and to do it all while having to film everything and in that time… gnarly haha 👍🤙

[@laboiville9492]

That was fast and quality! no "That will do" mentality! Hopefully we will see more of your incredible skill!

[@kenithisaacs3508]

That is totally awesome you are very good at what you do Hunter that is why I like watching your stuff you never no what you are going to do keep up the good work brother

[@LukeTheNukeRC]

Amazing clean fit! Not too much weight added and no need to worry about power with a V8 Tundra!

[@MichaelTheWatcher]

Way to go Hunter!!! I would have been sweating bullets trying to get this done

[@life_ontheranch]

Nice job, that turned out incredible, keep it up Hunter!

[@stumc2223]

That turned out fukin awesome! More of these builds dude! So good

[@theejoeylee]

Man I'll admit when this video started. I had my doubts. I was like what is this guy doing cutting up this new Toyota that's practically the only thing appreciating in value right now, But man you really banged this thing out effortlessly, like it was second nature to you.. craftsmanship was remarkable . And in one video without making us wait like 3 months to see it done!! Whaaaaaat? I might even have to subscribe. Wish I had a friend like you back when I had my ranger. I had to scrap it. all because I can't weld or have a shop/ garage. (Never paid a shop to work on my vehicle otherwise unless it was an alignment or the airbag recall)

[@GerinHarada]

He was so happy his face turned red with excitement.

[@ATAMasterShake]

Sounds sick just love this. Definitely the best of both worlds!

[@OSHomestead]

Trucks Warranty…Void. Bad-ass, Hunter. That was pretty incredible.

[@grumpyguys4082]

That is a very constructive use of your time and talent. You are finding your way! Awesome customization!

[@averykienbaum2904]

Great job brother!!! Great edit! Great documentation! Definitely a truck ive thought about alot!! Love my tundras!

[@dixonrenyin95ugo]

Hunter you are good!!! I just stumbled into your channel today. Please impact people willing to learn with this your expertise and experiences.

[@brianpeck697]

Thanks for not breaking this up into 3x 30min videos

[@Patrick.Weightman]

Heavy D is such a good guy. Just a phenomenal human being

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Really good job hunter!!! Love this style !!!! Wow dude! Skillllls

[@back-woods]

😂 now even the truck is "business up front. Party in the back"

[@redline870]

Amazing work man! That was very well executed!