RAV4 Off Road Walkaround

[@timemachine7828]

Looks functional and capable. Great job 👍🤘

[@outside-atlast9113]

Great job speaking english and thanks for the video, take care. Tim from outside Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[@chrisper79]

Looks great! Very nice setup

[@kettlebellcarnivore-vr5cw]

This is an awesome RAV4. Well done.

[@JPWirt]

Beautiful! Thank you very much for making this video! I understood your English perfectly.

[@ncandrew1215]

Very cool and inspiring setup! Thanks for making the video!

[@rav4offroad]

Real nice mate. A lot of work gone into that rav.

[@xavihernandez6598]

Awesome work! 👍

[@donaldkerns2180]

Awesome little rig!

[@josephpark18254]

Great work man

[@sanifkhan6956]

Awesome work done on the RAV, mate👍

[@velocity800]

Love this video, can you share a step by step procedure on how you did the Winch mount? Attachment and all that...Thanks

[@Trail-Warrior]

Hi; if you look in the description below the video; you will find the link to the build thread.

[@noahpickerill3749]

Dude it looks awesome!! What a fun little doom buggie 😀

[@xyzDJzyx]

Wow mechant beau build 👌🏼 oublie pas d’ajuster ton hand brake 😉

[@Trail-Warrior]

Merci!

[@ambienteterrazas]

Very nice build, i want to go that route on my 2016 awd rav4, right now its just lifted 2'' with the Northwoods kit and BF goodrich trail terrains but once it starts getting older i want to make it into a fun softroader. So far ive taken it all thru baja without issues, there is a company building a true rear locker for the Rav4, it should make them far more capable.

[@Trail-Warrior]

Yes, AER is the company that makes and sells the electronic locker for the rear differential.

[@automibletricks5907]

I thought your GSP, that UFC Fighter 😂😂. Great car and Great Review

[@Trail-Warrior]

I confirm that I'm not Georges St-Pierre hahaha!!

[@pimpslap3452]

Un québécois sure! Hahaha mais ça répond a un idée!💯

[@alexz7111]

Nice done mate! I have the same car and also very often I'm in the mountains with it and want to put some off-road upgrades. I have a question regarding the lifting - I've heard if you lift it there is a risk to start braking other parts like constant velocity joints and other kind of joints. So, is that true and do you need to change other parts like rear suspension/control arms or other parts? Also have you did any recons about combining springs and spacer for maximum lift off ?

[@Trail-Warrior]

My RAV4 has 285,000 km with the factory CV joints... never had any problem about it. But since my RAV4 is lifted, the front control arms bushings don't last many years. Yes my RAV4 has combined lifted springs and spacers.... and no problem related to the lift.

[@alexz7111]

@@Trail-Warrior Tnx for the response. Appreciate the info. Long strong drive with your Rafy!

[@JarnoBlinker]

Sick rav4 bro!!

[@adensavko2374]

I love the build! I’m working on my own, where’d you get the lift

[@Ronv1976]

Thanks great truck!!

[@olilambert4416]

Crime que t'as un belle anglais ! Au plaisir de ce croiser sur les trails bientôt ! Un autre Rav4.2 Noir lifté. J'attend ton next post sur Rav4World. Ahahah !

[@Trail-Warrior]

Merci! Tu es de quel coin toi? Moi je suis au Saguenay.

[@olilambert4416]

@@Trail-Warrior Centre du Québec - Estrie... La plupart du temps ! Je peux toujours bien me payer une ride au Saguenay l'an prochain !

[@a-team65]

English sounds great to me buddy 🤷‍♂️ nice rav

[@dkimbell12]

This thing is gangster!!

[@user-ii1iy8fz1d]

So good! im inspired for mine... ❤.

[@duberry333]

Absolutely gorgeous 🥰

[@dillonplummer3008]

Awesome build! I want to do the same lift to my 05 but i'm curious how your alignment angles are? Does the steering return to center on its own? How does the car drive at higher speeds. Super sick rav!

[@Trail-Warrior]

No problem with the alignment, but I had to add front camber bolts to get everything into specs. The steering reacts exactly like before.. and same thing for handling.

[@BenjaMin-ju4ji]

Sweet rig

[@rustybumperclassics6342]

Very cool and badass rav4

[@pierreemmanueljue]

Love your RAV4, can you share a link for the roof rack please ?

[@Trail-Warrior]

rola.com.au/LTVX-Vortex-Steel-Tray/19549-3cf8af88-3f9f-4a84-a4e1-350644570c47/

[@luisdonaldosalgadoespinoza7973]

What suspension are you using?

[@dontbemad8894]

That things awesome man

[@flaviodesignaquariums1690]

Nice rav4...i have a black 2005 whit the 2.4L

[@yuzzi_d8476]

have you tried offroading it when it was stock? or with less mods? if so what mods and how was it ? i want to buy one stock and maybe get better tires and lift kit, no more.

[@Trail-Warrior]

Yes I took it off road since the first day when stock, and it did better than my expectations. You can see my full build thread here: www.rav4world.com/threads/week-end-off-road-warrior.245017/

[@TheMistermike87]

I currently have a pretty much stock 02 Rav 4WD and have taken it on plenty of trails out here in the west coast. Mojave, Inyo ntl forest, Big Bear, Mammoth Mountain. Lots of rocky trails, plenty of sand, dirt, snow, etc. No lift, stock shocks and springs, 235/70/16 Cooper AT3 4s tires, stock wheels, rebuilt trans, and bolted on a Torsen typeII rear diff. It's been extremely capable on all my trail runs. Of course I know the limits of my rig and I'm not trying to rock crawl out here, but even before the Torsen swap, it handled just fine. The only down side is it is SLOW. Getting up big mountain passes is a pedal to the metal game the entire way up. It's the one thing thats making me want to sell soon, but it has taken me to places most others can't. If all you do is hit forest service roads and a few low grade rock gardens, ruts and such, you will be just fine with only tires and a lift. It's definitely more capable than people think. The short wheel base is what really helps the most.

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Only the 1st Generation 5-speed Manual RAV4's were equipped with a 4wd system, which is why this build has the 1st gen transaxle. All automatic RAV4's, and the 2nd-gen stick have "on demand" AWD systems. I'd suggest watching this video to see the difference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJq9on6mrdasgJo

[@1satisfiedmind]

Very nice, you did well.

[@gmyatko]

I have a 2004 all wheel drive w 250k miles on it automatic. Runs very solid. I was going to practically give this away, but with car prices as they are, I half thought of making this a project for off-roading. I’d be concerned that especially with something approaching 30” tires that low gear wouldn’t really be anywhere near low enough. What are your opinions. Are there any really crazy mods that folk have done to these to make them REALLY capable?

[@Trail-Warrior]

Sadly the automatic transmission first gear is not as low as the manual transmission 1st gear. And the MK1 manual trans has a lower final drive ratio than the manual MK2. If you take a look on RAV4world forum, you will find some build threads with automatic RAV4's that does good for medium off-road and overland.

[@Moestacklebox]

Yes!!! 👍🏼

[@mikehawk4856]

That is so sick

[@YakuzaIV]

Im trying make one like this nice job!

[@godboy114]

Surprisingly more capable than a subaru

[@velocity800]

Yes! subaru is for lesbians

[@exquisiteseats1382]

Very good 👌.. were are you filming? France?

[@Trail-Warrior]

From Québec, Canada.

[@davidlawand2805]

do you know of any off-road trails near montreal? i’ve been trying to search them up but i can’t find any merci a toi

[@Trail-Warrior]

Non moi je suis au Saguenay. Mais je sais que plus proche de toi il y a la Montagne Noire qui est une destination populaire pour les gars de overland/hors-route.

[@stryk3r]

jealous!!

[@lamesamelame]

Did you ever upgrade the front brakes? I want larger front brakes. I am currently researching what brake calipers and rotors might work

[@Trail-Warrior]

I still have original brakes, and I have no idea if an upgrade is available. Could be interesting.

[@nickmarangos2475]

Your rav is bad ass !! I love it . I have the same car it's a 2.0 d4d 5 speed . Do you know if I can do the differential lock like your on my model?

[@Trail-Warrior]

I don't know which bolt-pattern the D4D engine has for the transmission. In america we only got the 1AZ and 2AZ engines, and they don't share the same bolt-pattern as the 3S engines found in the RAV4 first gen. So I had to open both (first ans 2nd gen) transaxles, then transfer the RAV4.1 gears and oil pump into the RAV4.2 transmission housing.... and had to modify oil passages to the t-case. I had to do a lot of grinding to the engine and t-case, because the RAV4.1 t-case is much bigger than RAV4.2. I also had to make custom front axles using inner RAV4.1 and outer RAV4.2 parts. The RAV4.1 locking/unlocking vacuum actuator is impossible to install with the 1AZ/2AZ engines. So I fitted a GM 4x4 electric actuator commanded by a switch. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TPqKCurdRrf9U

[@nickmarangos2475]

@@Trail-Warrior thanks 🙏 a lot buddy! I have some shopping to do 😁 my machinist can make me a adapter plate from grearbox to engine that's not a problem! So your RAV4 is rear wheel drive now and when you push the button on the dash the diff locks and it's 4x4?

[@Trail-Warrior]

@@nickmarangos2475 The RAV4 is still a permanent all wheel drive, but when I lock the center diff: the front and rear differentials are locked together (cancel the center diff). So they always turn at the same speed whatever happens. When the center-diff is unlocked, the center diff is an open diff (to allow speed difference between front and rear diffs).

[@nickmarangos2475]

@@Trail-Warrior it's very impressive what you did !!! Great job man

[@Trail-Warrior]

@@nickmarangos2475 Another benefits (for off road) with the first gen RAV4 transmission is that the final drive ratio is 4.93 vs 4.56 for our second gen RAV4.

[@coejbee]

So awesome!

[@joffreyverbeeck1640]

Nice build. it's my favorite generation of the Rav4 too. It could do with a visit to the car wash though ;P Just don't forget to tell them what the original collour was. Otherwise they might strip the paint off it, thinking it's still dirty.

[@Trail-Warrior]

When I wash it; it almost looks like a scrap yard vehicle. There is a lot of scratches, dents, naked metal and rust. When it's dirty; it looks good haha!

[@joffreyverbeeck1640]

@@Trail-Warrior it does... like a descent off roader should ;)

[@joffreyverbeeck1640]

@@Trail-Warrior Since six months, I'm blasting around town in an Aixam Crossover 45 km/h microcar. I'm visually impaired, so authorities won't let me have a driving licence for a proper car, despite letting a repeat offender for DUI and driving on a suspended licence (caught seven times before on the latter), still go free after he kills someone (my classmate), while DUI, and still on suspended licence. Won't complain too much though. My first year insurance costs only a quarter of what a friend payed for his first car insurance ten years ago. And since than it's only gone up. If you're new on the job market, a proper car is pretty much unafordable now. And the gas station doesn't see me too often either. But I just wish there was more choice. If I had the technical knowledge to do it, I might have started tracking down a second one with a good frame, to turn into a mini RAV4, with proper 4wd. None of that electronic All Wheel Drive. I want a mechanical part time 4x4, limited slip diff both front and rear, and a rear locker. And when it's finished and good to hit the road, get rid of the first one.

[@maushous]

nice Toyota

[@konrad9240]

Hi, is it possible to swap the engine from 2.0 d4d to 2.4 petrol? Thanks for any suggestions.

[@Trail-Warrior]

I can't tell, we never had the diesel version in USA/Canada.

[@hastum98]

hi how did you put the winch on the rav4 ...can you send me tecnical information please i would like to put it on my rav4 2005 thks for your help and best rdgs

[@Trail-Warrior]

www.rav4world.com/threads/week-end-off-road-warrior.245017/page-3

[@lamesamelame]

Is that skid plate custom made or retailers have them?

[@Trail-Warrior]

It's custom made.

[@lamesamelame]

@@Trail-Warriornice 👍🏻

[@pckompres1856]

Are OME springs alone enough to raise the suspension? Can they be attached to stock shock absorbers?

[@Trail-Warrior]

Yes the OME springs can be paired to the stock shocks. Depending on the OME springs numbers, you have choice between 1.25 and 1.5 inches lift. I heard King Springs sells 2'' lifted springs.

[@borgie83]

Does that Rola roof rack mount directly onto the existing factory rails or does it need cross bars to mount it?

[@Trail-Warrior]

It mounted perfectly to the factory cross bars.

[@borgie83]

@@Trail-Warrior factory cross bars or rails? My Gen2 has the factory side rails but doesn’t have cross bars.

[@Trail-Warrior]

@@borgie83 Mine also came with factory sliding cross bars.

[@chrisortega7124]

Where did you get the number

[@JAMA351]

Yes I understand you English clear like water I trying to get one of them

[@floppyglot]

How did you re-route the exhaust? is there a pre manufactured piece anywhere?

[@Trail-Warrior]

I bought a mandrel bent U shaped exhaust pipe.

[@lenerggonzalez8071]

Hi bro, what size are your rims? And your wheels

[@Trail-Warrior]

On this video, I still had the factory 16'' alloy wheels. 16x7 ET45. But I had wheel spacers: 1.5'' in front, and 2'' for the back.

[@drobnjakovicmarko]

What is the tire size now, and how much you lifted rav4?

[@Trail-Warrior]

225/75/16 tires and 3.5 inch lift.

[@Gracemace]

Y'a t-il un système de blockage du differentiel sur le vehicule de base ou s'agit il d'un mod ?

[@Trail-Warrior]

Non, pas de blocage du différentiel central d'origine sur les RAV4 2e génération. Uniquement sur la première génération AVEC transmission manuelle. J'ai récupéré et adapté la transmission et boitier de transfert de mon RAV4 1998.

[@Gracemace]

@@Trail-Warrior le système utilisé de base est inférieur en terme de capacité de off roading ?

[@Trail-Warrior]

@@Gracemace Le rouage intégral d'origine est suffisamment compétent dans la grande majorité des situations. Le plus important est d'avoir le bon type de pneus pour le terrain parcouru. Mais évidemment en utilisation hors route plus ''corsée'', le différentiel central a glissement limité (viscous LSD), ne suffit pas toujours a la tache. C'est exactement a ce moment que le blocage mécanique fait toute la différence! Pour ces rares moments; il est beaucoup plus simple et économique d'avoir fait installé un treuil plutôt que d'opter pour l'installation du blocage du différentiel central.

[@Gracemace]

@@Trail-Warrior merci beaucoup d'avoir pris le temps de fournir ces informations utiles

[@chrisortega7124]

Where did you get the bumber

[@Trail-Warrior]

I did the bumper myself.

[@dsaenz8]

What lift kit did you place on the car ? I looks amazing

[@Trail-Warrior]

You can look at the description below the video for more info. ;)

[@macfirman6999]

Where you get the lift kit from ???

[@Trail-Warrior]

Old Man Emu springs from Australia + 40mm spacers from Russia.

[@macfirman6999]

Could you send me a link

[@janpawlak6756]

Wat you have taiers?size?

[@Trail-Warrior]

On that video the tires are BFG MT KM2 (235/70/16).

[@copekingz2754]

Where did you get your lift

[@Trail-Warrior]

40mm spacers bought on ebay + 1.5'' Old Man Emu lifted springs that you can buy at any ARB/OME retailer.

[@BunniiQuinnAk47]

Can I put 235/70 16 on 2003 RAV4

[@Trail-Warrior]

Yes you can!

[@BunniiQuinnAk47]

@@Trail-Warrior thanks . I heard it messes up my speed

[@Trail-Warrior]

@@BunniiQuinnAk47 Yes it may vary a little bit. But according to my GPS, my speedo is more accurate now than it was with the original 235/60/16.

[@SogoniZephania]

I have the same question as you, I also want to put size 235/70/16 on my Rav 4

[@AlbertoZaccaria]

sick

[@NeBoFoRiOn]

bad ass man

[@patrickgattola3723]

Super!!

Suggest lift? How many inch?

[@Trail-Warrior]

You can look at the description below the video for more info! ;)

@@Trail-Warrior oh sorry ok :)

[@domjohn2106]

on dirais george st-pierre hahaha beau set-up by the way

[@Trail-Warrior]

Haha tu n'es pas le premier qui me dit ca! :P

[@shot2x]

whats the size of your tire? and any lift?

[@Trail-Warrior]

Everything is written in the description below the video. ;)

[@antos-tn9gu]

Sei italiano

[@herniagaming]

Everything was good, except for the 2.4 litre engine, you were better off with original 2.0, the 2.4 is crap

[@herniagaming]

Vaedeo about my wife4

[@Johannes-gb1fs]

Super!!!