Rebuilding The Hilux Front Suspension And Modifying It For Coilovers!!!

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[@yesnomaybe3372]

Hey bro, sweet vids. Just a side note, it's pronounced "high-lux" not "he-lix"

[@The13thSword]

Hilux. Hee-Licks? A Helix is a spiral in form, like a coil spring. Hilux is usually pronounced "high-lucks". Hilux is a combination of the words "high" & "luxury". The truck is called a Hilux almost everywhere else in the world, and was sold in the U.S. under the Hilux name until 1975. From 1976 on it was simply known as the "Pickup", "Truck" or "Compact Truck". From 1996 on the name was changed to Tacoma. In the rest of the world it's still sold as the "Hilux". More seriously though, I want to thank you very much for this very complete video. I have a '78 that needs all 4 ball joints replaced very soon, & the video helps me to understand the components of the front suspension & how they work. That's going to make my job easier, so many thanks. Quality videos showing quality work. Top notch sir. 👍

[@danielorellana5605]

This is inspiration for my 77👍🏽

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Austin please dont leave the truck rusty and crusty LOL

[@terrasaid7524]

what a awesome job

[@jonathanongoco4059]

Awesome ❤️

[@jonathanongoco4059]

May i know the specs of front and rear QA1 coil over. Thank you!

[@andrewwin6730]

Hey Austin. I have been watching this series and never missed it because I had a memory with theses kinds of cars. We used this truck as public transport in Myanmar from 1970s until 2015 even in the city. Some still exist. More than 50 people and goods are being transported by this car. The engine is 12 R. Lots of modifications to those trucks. Anyway I am exciting to see next episode.

[@bsfunk44]

You gotta redo that brake booster in that bronze powdercoat man, would look super rad under the hood

[@ronthompson2366]

Looking good... dang wait time..getting anxious on this one lol. As always looks great 👍

[@antoniogonzalez9441]

Thanks Austin for making this videos, since I was 20 years old I wanted to have a Toyota 86-88 4X4 extra cab , I just turned 49 years old and still dreaming about having one of those trucks, anyway I’m currently working in construction and I’ve been under a lot of pressure to the point that I’m suffering from anxiety,but watching your videos helps me a lot to forget about what’s going with my life, sorry about about my grammar English is not my first language.

[@NegussugeN]

"Heelix". 😂

[@norcoredneck]

Why hammer races when you have a press?

[@4x4maximus]

The hours involved in this episode is worth the respect in itself

[@maddgoatee9708]

Like it. The contrast of brown, black and chrome looks really good. Can't wait to see that front end in action.

[@melodicchronic5181]

I love two tone paint on vehicles. I think the bronze is lookin really nice.

[@ch1959]

I believe it's pronounced "HIGH-LUX". Toyota designed the name originally to be short for "High Luxury".

[@sultankuto8724]

Hey good sir,I think somethings wrong with KZbin because you should be at a million subscribers.....maybe the haven't updated all your subscribers,goodwill to you.

[@allenhorne7032]

Great job Austin, it really turned out awesome! I love the color combo! Can't wait to see all the suspension back on the chassis and what you do next!

[@thomassikanduo7441]

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[@LifewithDerick]

Are you keeping the stock engine or are you swapping it ?? If so because I know you like diesels you should do an Om617 TD

[@raymondjoseph7177]

Not trying to sound like a douche. Just trying to help you out so someone don't bust your balls. The HILUX means high luxury. When the trucks came out their features at the time were considered high luxury, or least that was the perception. Not helux. Great vids. Keep them coming

[@Gornflyin]

petty I know, but its actually pronounced like high lux, not hee lux. In Japan, when they named it, it was short for high luxury.

[@michaelchristopher9444]

What type of blast cabinet are you running and how big is your compressor. I'm looking into getting one right now but I don't want to have to upgrade my compressor. The compressor I'm running only puts 8 cfm @90 psi.

[@asilghaderi2281]

The card is correct, sir, I have the same Toyota 78. Some time ago, I completely opened the front panel, turned it, adjusted it, and finally painted it.

[@khalidkhansrunix]

Thanks for the video. Just joined your channel. Wondering how you keep track of all different nuts and bolts?

[@jonbayer3436]

Outstanding, the front looks great. Love the chrome springs with the black and brown. I also noticed the new hammers and was thinking uh oh, but Mr. Claw did make a guest appearance. :)

[@MussaKZN]

Goooooo claw! I laughed..

[@orlandomuniz876]

You thinking about using the 4x4 calipers? I used those on my 89. Setup obviously is a lil different but hey you can still keep it in the family.

[@nazoe83]

*Ciri-ciri chanel yang akan banyak subscribernya. Videonya detil dan enak ditonton.*

[@nazoe83]

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[@MussaKZN]

That bronze would look good in pin stripes truckie style but not overboard. Like old school Toyota pickups

[@date6431]

I need help finding parts for my 78, wheel bearings and ball joints, thanks in advance

[@shortcake902]

Where did you find the wheel bearings and ball joints? I have a 78 hilux and have been having a heck of a time finding parts

[@kristoffer-robinlotze7273]

Nice! You just inspired me to paint my upper and lower arms. Copper though. 😀

[@franjurado7188]

i'll suggest you, if i may, to use a better camera with a decent lense to shot your videos. The focus makes all your close up to blur. It's a real pitty cause your content is pretty good...

[@Tanner731]

I bet the brake caliper mounts fit newer toyota calipers, see if a taco/4runner caliper or a tundra caliper fit

[@albinoblacksheep7826]

Love this build and the bronze brown. As I a student its my dream right now to build up my own toyota

[@divadeel387]

Good thing you're not going all out on this build and just making the engine department look snazzy

[@levelzyung7454]

Not he-lux it's pronounced (High-Lux) 😂

[@TheLeachMan97]

Can’t wait to see this thing rippin around. The way the aussies pronounce it is Hi-Lux, not He-Lix

[@amerabdlalrazzak2485]

Works good very,, I like toyota hilux 77,78, 80

[@wildchild795]

What are your thoughts on Twin Traction Beam swapping a Toyota pickup or tacoma?

[@hanyhanna5214]

Thanks for sharing your experience 👍💐🇪🇬

[@negrolortiz8689]

Awsome proyect 🤜🏾🤛🏻💪🏾☝🏾🇵🇷

[@kealahau6727]

Dude ...you are getting better and better...what you do is great....

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽awesome transformation..

[@ОлександрТаран-ю4ь]

Доброго здоров'я привіт з Одеси Україна.

[@keezy1one]

Do you have any tips for coilovers conversion from the torsion bar style suspension?

[@davidteixiera8398]

Now you have to restore the whole truck to hell with that patina look that truck will look beautiful fully restored like new.

[@zama6702]

Turned out great, was just thinking if you were ever gonna do a different color right before you pulled out the bronze. Great job on the suspension.

[@diyjeff1838]

Damn nice work!! Get it together!!! Give away truck?

[@Mk-mq6vo]

"Let me know what you think"? Your work makes me speechless

[@carbonjelloid8045]

Many many years ago an old guy said to me ' never strike a hammer with another hammer '.

[@AdyAde197]

U could also use UTV or motorcycle gas coils springs

[@paz2wheels]

Hilux is pronounced “high-lux” not “he-lux” 😂

[@mikemorgan4280]

Do u build them for sale? And if so. How much for a 4 runner

[@Tubeidej]

Looks awesome ✌️ Really like the bronze👍

[@Z-Bart]

Looks great. I like the color combo. Maybe a bronze coat on the coils too?

[@MrPuchis20]

Very cool color man!!! Keep up the great job

[@anthonypeachey21]

loving the bronze. just dont go to mad with it😉

[@bjddc6057]

so itching to watch your next episode!

[@saulgarcia3255]

Bronze six or 5 spoke rims red brake calipers.

[@raulplaysbass4865]

The bronze makes it! Nice touch

[@john101004]

I hate when the videos over . Can’t wait till the next one

[@AccountAccountovich-u9w]

Классное видео, вдохновляет чтобы тоже делать подобное👍

[@sinsino6859]

Nice job mr austin💪💪💪

[@alexandros6335]

Hi there. From what car are the coilovers?

[@johnnycashh7148]

Love the two colors together. Keep em coming!! 🔥

[@tiammax]

Hooooi nice job and beautiful colors

[@abdallahghunajuq3598]

The ball joint is it a good brand?

[@Rubbernecker]

Damn, you do nice work!

[@Amritt_Poncho_Villa]

The bronze looks good! ; -)

[@supps101]

Loving the heeelux mate😂

[@thescottishhammer7570]

Love the bronze 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@janbastein7355]

Awesome like all your videos But do yourself a favour and wear knee pads, or try to do as much repairs as you can on a bench! Almost every older mechanic has bad knees, hearing issues etc. Thanks for sharing all your work.

[@austinsaju]

Same name, Same passion!! 🤩😇

[@tobygathergood4990]

"HELIX?"...HIGH-LUX = Maximum Luxury. Apart from that little oddity, great clean job on the conversion. Looks awesome!

[@justin_v_soogrim3728]

What's so hard about saying hi-lux 😂😂

[@austinniemela]

@@justin_v_soogrim3728 hee-lux

[@stefanpara8637]

another pebble beach job👍

[@countrymankdx200]

Best video on you KZbin

[@mikeboost1]

You related to devin?

[@lpis45]

The bronze is killer.

[@Hilux-no9gr]

Where did you buy all the front suspension original parts?

[@austinniemela]

Rockauto is about the only place I have found parts!

[@Max-ik9qb]

Clean work! Yes on the bronze!!! NO on the red...... Bring the white into the mix instead

[@juniorjunior5950]

I bet you’d enjoy plating your hardware too. Zinc or whatever. Complete the whole look.

[@danielMZ20]

great i like you job

[@tomswindler64]

Suspension will be looking sic,just keep doing what your doing and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@maixify]

This is a work of art 😱

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

I love how you used bronze for the control arms. Looks much better than if everything was black.

[@callmezucc9318]

The threaded bushing design transmits a lot of road noise that the average customer does not want, so rubber became the norm.

[@austinniemela]

Makes sense!

[@Chris-ic6id]

Your work is an inspiration, and very clean! Makes me want to start my own old yoga project. P.s. you should really restore the body of this truck. Be safe.

[@boisebiker4713]

You should coil over swap a 90s 4wd next. I’ve wanted to do mine for awhile

[@2addicted100]

The quality of your work is impressive as always. I like the colors that you chose, but I’m colorblind, so take that with a grain of salt :).

[@markreimers5396]

What is the green translucent tape you used on parts for powder coating? Is it specific for this application so it can handle the heating step? Thank you in advance.

[@danyvalenzuela2690]

Tu taller es el paraiso.

[@aballivian]

Beatiful Job

[@uralfilm7878]

great, very great!

[@oscarguardado8467]

Look good project

[@livingmaga6299]

Who says you can't polish a Turd, Looking good man! 👏👍

[@sackk94]

Let him cook!

[@carlosg1165]

Wow awesome work

[@cab1198]

😎💪🦾⚒️👊👍🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🪖🪖