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theexplorelife...
With our 2023 American tour finished I'm back in Australia and looking for a new touring rig! After giving away the 79, my ultimate touring machine, I'm on the hunt for the next big thing. I want something unique, something practical and something that can handle the job. But I also want a challenge.. is the vehicle I chose going to tick all those boxes? Let's find out!
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[@jakedixon5746]

Did anyone else get disappointed once they saw it was a ram but then got excited when they saw it was a single cab ? 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@cnc75adventures49]

U

[@dripsoiladventures]

you better run 40's on that beast with F/R lockers. You owe it to the aussies over there!

[@tomw6329]

Australian cops say no

[@thataustralian4078]

kinda illegal

[@theexplorelife]

Will be on a truck license so definitely could do 😏

[@beartiger1553]

@@tomw6329if it’s over 4.5 ton gvm can be done

[@estherwillson2152]

I wasn't big on the rams ,but seeing in as a single cab has put it in a different light.

[@theexplorelife]

👌

[@ianparsons8894]

Check out the AEV Prospector XL

[@anthonynielson7431]

I was kinda hoping you’d do a Silverado build but it’s still gonna be a sick build though

[@kylep4059]

The cummins I-6 is a brilliant Donk . Good on fuel (i get between 12.5 -13.5 per 100km on mine) heaps of grunt and very dependable . looking forward to the build .

[@OutbackOffroadNT]

Mate, this is sick. Something totally different, this will be so interesting. These single cabs do look sick with an aussie style tray. Im for single cabs all day! Tradesman spec is the go to. Uppa! 🤘

[@theexplorelife]

That's the plan!

[@robotafflicition]

So cool to see the Australians get these trucks and do them up in their style. If I see any more Aussies building American trucks I might have to get a Patrol over here 😂

[@bencostanzo2062]

Your Rebel blew the doors off my little BT50 yesterday (or Monday) on the Gateway MWY gave you a big wave!! Keep the awesome content coming mate!

[@2and2Adventures]

1.5m box and run a 500cc quad for missions. Means you can still have a beer and rip around for a fish, instead of needing to be sober on a truck licence for the bigger gvm

[@rojahhh]

I’ve dreamed of buying one of these for ages! Can’t wait for the build

[@trippintothemacs]

Parts definitely aren't an issue if you know where to look. AusMV solve that problem 100%. Crazy keen to see this build. Might have to upgrade the mighty 1500

[@theexplorelife]

So keen 🍻

[@NealCarmont]

Gotta love the single cab looking forward to seeing the build 👍🏻👍🏻👌👌😎

[@evanmelleuish3219]

This is going to be sick, cant wait too see the colour. I think sandy tough with all chrome blacked out. 4" inch lift with 40's 😍😍😍 no matter what is done i am sure it will be a show stopper cant wait

[@theexplorelife]

You and me both!

[@adamharkins7565]

When you were going on about a new platform etc etc, I assumed maybe a chev or Ford F truck or something but seeing another 2500 I’m a bit underwhelmed to be fair. Not that it’s a bad car but hopefully you do it right

[@WilkinsonGarrett]

I'm so excited to see this build take shape! I've been wanting to build an overland single cab long bed RAM, so watching your build will be very motivating! Also, if AU emissions allow, definitely upgrade the intake to the Banks Monster Ram to prevent the factory grid heater death bolt from claiming your engine! That factory grid heater bolt melts and gets sucked into the engine! I recommend outfitting your engine with all Banks stuff, it's well proven! Can't wait to follow along!

[@ethan928]

The saving grace was definitely the single cab, let’s go boys, can’t wait to see this build!!!

[@turtleman1703]

As long as you get rid of all that chrome, nothing worse.

[@zaac_1995]

Damn! Thought it might have been a chopped Y62. Makes sense that’s parts would be easier to get and still has an amazing V8 sound with decent GVM upgrades available as well.

[@theexplorelife]

Chopped Y62 would be an epic build too 👌

[@joshbirch5599]

Lovin the fact it’s going to be touring right been wanting to see one in Aussie and asa touring rig

[@sammckenna8880]

37's/40's decent lift, decent canopy with big ass tinny on the roof with van in tow! bring on barra fishing in the top end!

[@dirtydieselcustom]

Dope truck, loving the regular cab spec! If you're looking for tuning to give it a bit more juice or a weight loss plan feel free to hit us up, we've setup a bunch of Aussies so far and would love to see that Cummins making the power we know it can!

[@clintonmorton9402]

Go to AEG in the USA and get the 3 inch lift kit and clears and you can run 37-38 inch tires

[@TheRaptor1967]

Thats easy. When you get back here (Australia), get yourself an ex-ADF Unimog and build that up! No issues with GVM, Build it lower than most, removable camper and dont go too wide. Mega reliable, more capable and ... er, well, not exactly fast (unless you repower it). There's at least one in the states with an LS in it. There's at least one in Australia with a Brunswick Chev 6.5L Diesel in it. Just watched past 1/2 way. Oh. Another RAM. ... :)

[@_louisianna2912]

Ever since seeing the renders of a single cab ram with a flat Aussie style try have loved them. Genuinely so keen to see this build.

[@samsymes475]

You would be silly to go back to a 79 matty there an absolute bucket of junk in reality and way to expensive for what they are...

[@jonathonms4906]

Agree

[@william6815]

Brought a ram 1500 to tow a 2.5 tone trailer everyday to work and only put 30,000km on it and had nothing but issues with it. I’m going back to a 79 put 250,000km on my last one and had zero issues

[@theexplorelife]

Sorry to hear it mate, 79s are so good 👌

[@tysonleitner7848]

You should of got the new 70 series Land Cruiser it would be sick to see one on the channel

[@darcykeddell4930]

Wow how awesome the same 79 as they have been for a decade with led headlights

[@Jacobtheunwise]

Nah they're nothing special

[@timfreeman2603]

Yeah single cab, 6.7 L on the 2500 chassis will be a weapon. The single cab 2500 has a 3.57m wheelbase thus shorter than 1500 bighorn 3.9m wheelbase.

[@bannablitz247]

Just to put it into perspective. Even in America, you usually have to order theses trucks from the factory as a single cab.

[@theexplorelife]

There you go! I had no idea

[@JustEnjoyLife88]

I’m really excited for this build. I have fallen in love with the ram trucks since your last build!

[@theexplorelife]

Thanks mate! Appreciate it

[@markbutterfield-d8n]

Another build out of the ordinary man's reach. Will this be the best Australian build just like all the other builds.

[@neth77]

Mad not keeping the white, bush scratches stand out less and it doesn't get as hot inside being in the sun.

[@theexplorelife]

Good call…but it’s a bit too boring ;)

[@OTRWA]

Great to have yahoo back in Oz fellas...geez...hope your onto it with that big beast. Do ya need a ladder to check the engine bay?

[@Huntersxdrifters]

So so sickk!!! Lets goooo!!!

[@ethan928]

Would’ve been sick to have it get a mad lift and tyre pre rego so it doesn’t have as much hassle with engineering and going over the pits (similar to what Macca did with his 79 series Land Cruiser)

[@theexplorelife]

Hasnt been rego’d yet mate! Used a trade plate to get it to paint 👌

[@SohlomonReddi9791]

I'm absolutely stoked for this build. Loving the content matt 🤙.

[@theexplorelife]

Cheers legend

[@d3vildog836]

Wish the 79 would come back

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Regular Cab For The WIN! I chose a better one, but if you do 40's and a full AEV Prospector XL build you will win! Everything! Everywhere!

[@theexplorelife]

Such weapons!

[@JamieWilliams-j9z]

I like the vehicle and to be different and hope it a usa style build with their campers on the back. I see the trim level for reliability, but parts are still not available in aus, but there are so many rams now touring and haven't seen too many issues, but the warranty sucks here for them. Hope it's dark blue with your black logo on it

[@trackstic85]

I’m not a fan of the RAM but I’m looking to look at the final product cause it’s a single cab. From what you have explained so far, I may just change my prospective. Onya….

[@intimatespearfisher]

Yjat's actually pretty cool. I could have a full tray and still able to take my 2 kids camping with the 3 roomy seats compared to squishy 79 series bench seat

[@rrrgarage1999]

An American viewer I think you you could do well as a giveaway for the ram here in the states man!

[@Mr83rt]

Looking forward to the build. In the market for a tow rig for our upcoming lap so it'll be interesting to see this beast evolve

[@johnnysmith9916]

Will it out perform a 79…. I put money down that thing shits all over the 79s haha

[@theexplorelife]

Let’s see 😈

[@marks7120]

Don’t get me wrong, I love the American trucks. But parts especially when remote are not available. I recently watched a video from Mitts Alloy Canopies and they had to wait 6 months for a replacement head light for their RAM. Just saying. I hope you don’t have these problems. I love the channel and want you to succeed. Either way im excited for the build 😁

[@theexplorelife]

Yeah a little bit worried about that but only one way to find out 👌

[@marks7120]

@@theexplorelife yep, and you’re the man for the job 😁👍

[@82muli]

Here i was hoping it would be a Ineos😢

[@theexplorelife]

Maybe once’s there’s a few more accessories for them 👌

[@seanwands629]

Looking forward to the end result!

[@BenWaters-uz3km]

Gotta get it to blow soot do cummins proud

[@offgrid4x481]

Aussie colours! Green and Gold baby🤙🤙

[@joelreed9771]

Hell I'm interested in the one over here in America I was trying to see y'all over here but never got the chance.

[@chrissd08]

I drive a 06’ reg cab 2500 and I love it. Enjoy it!

[@theexplorelife]

Glad to hear it mate! I’m excited for this one 🙌

[@danialcrowe3289]

Go as the Americans say and go coke spec white grill, badges and mirrors then black bumpers

[@shawnpayne5998]

Sickk! Very keen to see this build!

[@jasonhaydock4321]

god dayuuumm. i chubbed up seeing that. im getting one!

[@tommccarthy6399]

Great choice keen to see the build and the adventures 🤙🏻

[@luked237]

I suppose buy the time you build up a 79 to have good power and comfort it’s probably cheaper to just buy a ram.

[@theexplorelife]

Definitely mate

[@davidmilledge221]

Interesting a dodge with brown davis tanks to go in and your after reliability gee your off to a good start 😮 im going ya veiwers are going to love this adventure 😂me too , I'd stick with the white and clear coat the sides with that plastic rap stuff and white is rare and looks great if done properly

[@fedvoxavoxa]

Do they import them in manual?

[@theexplorelife]

No mate

[@kodiemansell3837]

Just loving that you’re so pumped up by Rams. They’re a bloody good rig and now this single cab build is going to be epic.

[@ronbirchard5262]

you going to add air bag shocks ? just to beef up the suspension and add to your height. do you think doing a engine tune tweak and dyno machine might give you added power.

[@theexplorelife]

All of the above hopefully 🤞🏼

[@tyzon00800]

Rams were all recalled this week

[@Quarry4x4]

Pink flames

[@EL_VIEJO_VAQUERO]

The only thing i see going wrong is the transmission. I would have opted for the manual.

[@theexplorelife]

We’re fixing it 👌

[@Johnny-cv2yz]

Single cab looks awsome.

[@theexplorelife]

So excited hey 🙌

[@Blake-zc4qb]

Need like chop 200,300 or even y62 or a space cab hilux or single cab 79 for the next

[@theexplorelife]

All great ideas 👌

[@sammybeevg]

Okay respect the single cab

[@theexplorelife]

🤙🤙

[@anjiemaclachlan3184]

Probably my favourite truck ever

[@lukeraines302]

Gonna be a sick build...Please take Nav on your trip 😃

[@theexplorelife]

He’ll be there 🍻

[@UserName-bj8sy]

The single cab will be a really cool build!

[@growler477]

Frothin' the big 6.7 🤙

[@tumainimbunju596]

Keep it up guys make it to be a beast and one of one in aus...

[@adamnorton9701]

Half canopy and the rest tray I reckon

[@theexplorelife]

Would be sick 😉

[@dwaynecounsell3854]

Holy shit yes matty makes us want to move to auzie me and the family love ya channel

[@Twisted4x4Australia]

Matt how about spare wheels behind the cab for centre of gravity and access to the rear of canopy?

[@gregbrown5473]

Look there a big peace of American junk but you had no real worries that you showed us over there in the States but plenty of parts availability over there as they are common. Here may be different and even tho your 79 would of been heavy this RAM will way more by the time you fit it out ,,, may be you need to tow a Suzuki Gimmy behind it 😂😂🙂🤙

[@anjiemaclachlan3184]

The ram are the beast truck let’s go Matty

[@TheThebigkiwi]

Fantastic motor is the comings. I’m surprise Ron Australia didn’t bring out the extra cab and the single cab

[@adamsmitht947]

Howcome you went paint over wrap ? Can’t wait 🤙🏻

[@theexplorelife]

Ppf wrap to come I reckon but I wouldn’t get the colour finish im after with a wrap this time

[@scottiebake]

Chuck some 40's on it! Love the single cab!

[@its_ango21]

Why not one of the new new tundras ive heard there on test and there is only 10 or something in Australia

[@mike4769]

The tradesmen in the US don't look like that inside. They are mostly for business owned work trucks here in the US.

[@theexplorelife]

Interesting! Not sure but definitely not complaining 😅

[@leecoates6524]

good to see something different mate

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

pre-rego, what carli lift are you going.

[@NateH-qd7bm]

Rams are sick and all, but i was really hoping for a Chevy Silverado or a f150

[@theexplorelife]

F150 wouldn’t have had the gvm unfortunately and the Silverado suspension setup wouldn’t articulate as well for what we’re chasing 👌

[@pullingguard1527]

How much for one of these? I would love one

[@rcracer7631]

never seen a single cab before. Where is the cameraman going to sit?

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

Diffrent car

[@OurAdventuresDownunda]

Damn i almost stopped watching this after years and years due to the yank tanks not a huge fan unfortunately but ill stick around as i do love the channel!

[@theexplorelife]

Heaps of other builds coming on the channel mate if this one isn’t your cup of tea!

[@sasquatch082]

Not the first , been driving a single cab on 40’s for 1.5years

[@theexplorelife]

Nice one mate! Would love to see a photo for some ideas 🍻

[@sasquatch082]

@@theexplorelife can send some, what’s the best way to send some

[@benrozema8007]

Are you telling me the 79 isn't built for comfort. 😱

[@andrewhoegee6465]

Sandy Taupe for new paint!! 😂

[@theexplorelife]

Would be funny 😂

[@wademan7180]

Before I watched it I literally said why don’t ya do a single cab haha

[@phillroo7871]

You've got to promise, and I think I speak for many, please take Nav on this tour. Both of you just have chemistry.

[@theexplorelife]

Yeh mate me and nav 🤙

[@phillroo7871]

Awesome dude 😊

[@phillroo7871]

Hope when I get back from Korea, I see you on the tracks. Appreciate the vids and best success with the build

[@007oli]

Some type of camper set up on the tray? You have the space.

[@theexplorelife]

Maybe 😉

[@cnc75adventures49]

They have been building trucks way longer than Toyota and has way stronger drive train 👍👍

[@one1shot1shaun]

How are the rams off-road ?

[@theexplorelife]

Pretty good so far from my experience in the Us, but I’m yet to test them in Aus so we’ll see!

[@jazzagazza1038]

do it purple

[@TheBreadman24]

A Toyota TRD Tundra would definitely been a point if difference here in Aus

[@Jesus0027]

Army green and black.

[@Ihateironyanddumbusernames]

Definitely gotta get some aev parts on her

[@MorganOates-b1z]

Thats a yes from me! 👍