Vehicle Protection, Project Luxy episode 9 4x4 Body Armor

[@Phil_McAvity]

Super interested in this as probably 90% of damage/marks & scrapes on my vehicle have come from others opening their door and hitting my vehicle. Extremely frustrating 🤬

[@adrianjones7831]

What i like about you Ronny is you make a living out of something you love doing. Great channel and a great hilux build. I don't have that kind of expendable cash flow so I get out there in a 20 yr old slightly modified prado. Would be good to see you do a budget build project one day

[@jedbred]

Budget build would be a sick video 👌🏽

[@tonkmonster]

PPF ( Paint Protection Film ) is an option to protect the tailgate and rear window. It's thick clear plastic. It's good stuff.

[@thefjirnyjourney8756]

I really liked the recovery tuition you provided. Having zero experience in a recovery, I found that very informative. Thanks once again Ronny. You are always my go-to for common-sense 4WD advice.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

You are welcome!

[@MurizPez]

Probably the best intro in the business

[@UnspecifiedHandle]

Kinetic ropes are one of the best innovations for offroad recovery. Amazing and last a long time.

[@blehbleh222]

Hahahaha I loved that “$1.47” for fuel 😂😂😂

[@holidaymail]

I’m going to remember that one 😂

[@JS-tb9hu]

Can you please explain what he meant?

[@blehbleh222]

@@JS-tb9hu “allegedly” it may or may not have been a reference to the speed of which he tested the rhino hide.. apparently, we can’t confirm or deny!

[@headedtothebloodypub8509]

@@blehbleh222 aha I love the word allegedly😂😂

[@blehbleh222]

@@headedtothebloodypub8509 hahaha 😂👊🏽

[@landroverexpeditionsnamibi3040]

Ronny, I live in Namibia and we have 80 % gravel roads. So I have a quick and simple temporary solution for the rocks bouncing on to your tailgate. (until you get the Rhino Hide). Make a tubing frame a bit wider than your tailgate. Wrap it around with some shade net. This frame just snaps into a bracket that mounts to your towbar. Let me know I can send you a photo of such a sample. Great video

[@marcospluguez6526]

They should make that Rino hide for the Tacoma’s here in the USA!!!

[@ifell3]

Oh they are paint protection things, nice love this!!!

[@chris_muller]

Great content Ronny! Really enjoy your explaining of the fuse and core shackles and the winch blanket!

[@paulleviste7875]

That is one of the most genius idea for a vehicle protection without doing any drill or heavy modification.

[@rhinohide4x4]

Thanks Paul, we love this type of feedback!

[@natepoi1216]

Thanks for the tips on the core & fuse shackles. Have been trying to work out the difference between the 2. Well explained 👌

[@omargaidi9698]

I love your honesty Ronny, I can't buy the armor, but if I could I would !!!

[@anbu999]

Congrats Dave C

[@Cusk0]

I went with Bush Wrapz instead for pinstripe protection. Cheap, weighs nothing, install and forget, makes the ute look freshly washed at all times and you can actually do water crossings with it.

[@rhinohide4x4]

Hey Alberto, you can do all the above with Rhinohide, AND protect against high impact dents!

[@Cusk0]

@@rhinohide4x4 not really. Rhinohide weighs a ton, costs a lot and makes your ute look like a toddler was left unsupervised with a pop rivet gun. Granted it'll take a harder hit.

[@rhinohide4x4]

@@Cusk0 weighs under 15kgs. Hardly heavy. You're correct with it taking a hit though. Toughest product out there

[@briski080]

That armor is genius. Fantastic idea. They make it for a 4Runner?

[@FreddieOsifelo]

Bro! I find your videos very informative! Awesome 👌 and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@alexion4010]

Greetings from Luxembourg!

[@xwhite2020]

Looks great.

[@mikedubya9313]

Ayyyy Big Ron

[@999mrkhaled]

When I saw this at first i just hate them now after ur explanation I really like them

[@SOLDADITO76]

I like the Rhino Hide idea, and the look is different and functional. It is to bad it is for the newer vehicle market, gives me an idea to create my own.

[@coyo66pae]

sos un crack!! desde Argentina.... saludos!! - From Argentina... nice videos!! keep going! we learn a lot with you!!

[@craigquann]

I like a rivoted/look of the rhino armor. Not sure if my cheap ass would shell out the money however, but not likely that its available in my market/model regardless. But definitely a cool idea.

[@Handleyman]

That Rhinohide is brilliant. I went straight to their site but they don’t do a Pajero Sport yet. Bummer!

[@Tammy-xf4kz]

I was waiting for this!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@arneservatius8686]

Good advice Good products

[@Ethan-mv2un]

Best seat covers I could find are the foam backed denim and canvas from gotya covered seatcovers. Got them on my '18 Lux. Best fitting and I compared alot of brands.

[@davidslim1718]

Great vid, thanks mate!

[@MrKartikdesai11]

Whiteout even in to 1 minutes I like the video… I was looking for it… cheers ronn

[@JOHNNY-pr9kv]

That armor is fantastic.Do they have it for grand vitara?What about the side airbags?Will they open on the right time or later?

[@rhinohide4x4]

Sorry, not for the Vitara. Airbags will work as intended. It’s tough stuff, but not side on car collision tough!

[@JOHNNY-pr9kv]

@@rhinohide4x4 THANK YOU!

[@PocketManga]

Take my money now!

[@olenilsen4660]

I like the new fittings for the armor. However, I think it still needs to be cleaned on the backside if you want to keep it from scratching the original paint. Dirt, dust and water gets in just about anywhere, and I don´t see how this is any different. Nice tips about the easy access necessities and the towing/winching parts. When you´re bogged in, you might think more about getting your ass on the road again than safety. This is always good to think through beforehand.

[@rhinohide4x4]

There is a 5mm air gap between the panel and paint, so there’s no rubbing between the surface of the Armor and the paintwork itself.

[@expandedconscious8265]

I'd love it if Rhino Hide expanded their range to include Mitsubishi Pajero. Those panels look far far superior to other products and provided an added level of impact protection over Raptor paint or similar.

[@sharveyism]

I think they'd also be pretty cool and useful if they made wagon sets that covered the windows. Amazing how a few windows covered can make a difference to vehicle temp. (and avoid chipped glass).

[@johnhannonHanno]

Can you paint over the Rhino Hide? As in Khaki base and olive drab etc.

[@rhinohide4x4]

You sure can John

[@timmyd9940]

cant wait from the tundra version man itll save me a ton of bottles of scratch x

[@ilikelampshades6]

This should sell in england where narrow country roads mean youre always scratching the paint and its unavoidable a lot of the time

[@arthurstock4386]

Awesome work as always

[@albertozambrano8157]

thanks for the advices

[@kgari4wdexperttraining459]

I think youll find that the issue with all decals magnetic is they not only attract dust and debris, they will chatter. i would recomend a 3M clear coat protectant before fitting those panels as there is definately a problem with scuffing paint.

[@rhinohide4x4]

Hey Steve, please note that this is not a magnetic system, so attracts no dust/debris. These also are road-rated for 130km/h with no 'chatter'. There is also an air gap and patented panel suspension system so no scuffing will occur with Rhinohide. Here's a comparison page to help you better understand the system: www.rhinohide.com.au/pages/product-comparison

[@bananasusyd]

Gosh that Rhinohide looks mean!

[@interestedinstuff9601]

Does this system come about because Land Rovers have aluminium bodywork? I'd consider it but I need to resto the paintwork first. Cool development.

[@jasongarry1330]

You put some paint protection film like 3m it's self healing and obviously removable. Best part is the cost is cheaper than anything else especially if you're able to apply it yourself. BTW they sell pre-cut kits in various thicknesses. I've used it for hoods fenders and mirrors/headlights works great.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

They won’t protect from impacts however but scratches they will

[@rhinohide4x4]

Hey Jason, the primary downfall of any film system is the complete lack of dent protection, plus the ability to rip/tear down to the paintwork from larger brush and sticks. This is where the Rhinohide Armor system is in a league of its own. Our Armor-Lock suspension technology, is proven to protect from Carparks to the Countryside! Wait for our upcoming videos to see a demonstration.

[@Kiwi_Dave]

So at the start Ronny says only modifications that are necessary. Few months in, ute is hardly recognisable as a HiLux.

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I feel it’s necessary for me to cover the entire vehicle with mods so that people like yourself can see and pick what you need and not everything. All that said I actually use everything that’s on the Luxy so far

[@Ronny_Dahl]

The 33’s could have been just 32’s so that’s one area it’s not necessary. And 31.5’s where actually enough too but looked like skateboard wheels

[@davconelectric]

Assuming all new car factory warranties are void?

[@RyanYoxo]

Some mods Not necessary but looks good, probably free or cheap as too so the company gets some exposure

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Maybe not necessary for you but others might think otherwise or have different needs. We are not all the same and we all use our vehicles for different types of camping and travel. Side note some People forget quickly that I built the 79 entirely with my own money the first few years and then gradually I’ve been getting some help but it’s always stuff I would’ve bought myself and some stuff I have paid for. On another note How dare I make a living out of my job!! How dare I...

[@manbikepig7308]

If they made this for the Tundra I would snap it up. Awesome product.

[@nickdelatorre2647]

Rhino hide NEEDS to make these for the Tundra, 4runner and the Tacoma! They would make a absolute fortune!!!

[@rhinohide4x4]

We have finished moulds for Tacoma, looking to set up in the states later this year. Also have half tooling.complete for RAM 1500

[@nickdelatorre2647]

@@rhinohide4x4 are you guy's making any for the tundra?

[@fj55ryan86]

Hey Ronnie, helicopter tape may be a temporary fix for the tailgate until they make the armor.

[@Kiwiadventurerandoverlander]

Super interested in the Rhino Hide.....for the new Land Rover Defender 110.

[@jakobloew3559]

greetings from Germany!

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Here is the link for those who couldnt find it: www.rhinohide.com.au/pages/ronnys-landing-page (use the-- RONNY --code for the free winch Dampener)

[@timharrison7761]

Sorry the link comes up with a page not found error 😢

[@Ronny_Dahl]

@@timharrison7761 try now mate, ouTube changed my link for some reason. I've re-copy and pasted it

[@androl2366]

Ronny or Rhinohide can you tell if there is a chance to send it to Europe? Gr8 idea and product. Wish there were such a smart people in my country 😃✌️

[@rhinohide4x4]

Yes, we can get a price to ship. Please email us on [e-mail] with your details. Thanks for the interest

[@GregRamsdale]

Ronny, I know you no longer have the hilux but you still have rhino hide fitted to the cruiser. Any dramas with it rubbing on the trucks panels and getting stuff behind the rhino hide causing panel damage. Thx

[@r0b0saurusrex80]

What roll bar does he have mounted? Love this truck of his... wish we got these in the US

[@donnoyes4126]

Great video as always.

[@carle953]

Hi Ronny, greetings from Saudi Arabia and thanks for very informative videos. Can you share tips for using rope extensions. I assume the soft shackles comes in handy for that purpose?

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Nice vid! Doing a modest weight conscious build up of my Tacoma here in the States. This Rhino armor is a cool idea, would consider it for stage II if they ever released it State side! Keep ‘em coming!!

[@japorah]

Will the final product have it's bolt holes lined up on the adjacent panel?

[@rhinohide4x4]

Yes, Ronny's set was hand cut as he had an advanced prototype. Final production run is all CNC cut on a jig, very precise

[@Malc664]

With Ronny in the Hilux, I'm guessing the tare would be 2700kg. Fully laden with gear about 2900kg.

[@TonyZVW]

I’d like to touch on the topic of the winch blankets, your fuse shackle and safety. Have you ever considered attaching a second line to both vehicles which “catches” the tow strap if it fails at the shackle? I’m talking about 500lb paracord, which should catch catch the projectile but will then snap immediately if the towing vehicle moves and puts load on it.

[@mohaelyaddase1]

Upvote this comment people! Bro what about us US Toyota heads though? I been watching your ass for like 4 years now 🙏🏾🙏🏾 We got Tacoma’s out here not Hiluxs 😭😭😭 talk to em for us and I promise you they’ll have a hard time keeping em in stock!

[@melgregory7339]

Couldn't help thinking of Basil Fawlty when you were beating your car with that branch.

[@JasonISF]

"That's it! I'm going to give you a damn good thrashing!"

[@dagreendj]

If the dust and sand will get between the armor plate and door itself? If there will be a water and freeze? I believe armor film is much better protection. In Russia we use film and different coatings like line-x.

[@rhinohide4x4]

Hey Dimtry, there is a clear gap between the panel and the door, with the only contact points at the Amor-Locks themselves. Worth noting that the Armor-Locks are both water and salt resistant. The ABS plastic is also rated from -30 to +90 degrees Celsius. The challenge for anyone with film is tears through to paintwork and dents. The Rhinohide is built to withstand both of these.

[@whoneedsachefanyway1320]

Do you get scratches on the clear coat from dust agitating around the tape fixing points?

[@rhinohide4x4]

No, the tape doesn't move, so there's no agitation

[@andrewrife6253]

This is awesome. I wish it was available in the US for a nissan d40

[@iglcoatingsau]

Hi Ronny, you should get paint protection film (PPF) applied to the tail gate which will stop the rock chips!

[@zenlemiller7831]

Hey Ronny. How did you coat your armour? Sticker or painted? Rhino Hide sells black only and wondering best way to change colour.

[@rhinohide4x4]

Hey Zen. We did a special edition for Ronny that was colour-matched. Paint adhesion is great, so you can use colour-match cans from the auto-store or get it professionally done.

[@eugene5399]

Awesome video bro but disapointing for me, there's no Rhinohide armor available for the Fj cruiser models - real pity

[@adamant8235]

Did you get that panel sprayed ?? Or is that how u received it ?

[@lianedegville3093]

Would buy a set immediately for my 2013 dual cab Toyota Hilux but they only sell sets for 2015+.

[@knowname7289]

Ohhhh damn hope they get to manufacture 100 series panels

[@jackrobinson9159]

Awesome Vid Ronny! Is the Rhinohide you have here the same black that is available on their website? I have a graphite SR5 myself and i'll definitely be ordering a set, can never have too much protection from all the mums and kids at the local shopping centre!

[@jackrobinson9159]

Never mind, just read that they can be colour matched!

[@starhopper8862]

Love the product and all vids. I own a Sahara, will the chrome trim on the doors need to be removed to attach the armor? JR

[@MB-ld6wq]

Yes, simple trim though

[@ScreenTalker]

😮is there something like this for the tacoma in the states?!

[@mohamadkurdi1820]

Do I have to modify anything to put such wheels

[@flyboy8905]

How did you go with the modification for the Snorkel?

[@vincentpoole7588]

R/D. Biggest concern for a 'RhinoHide' product would be in the tropics mista ! If one looks at "PNG River Crossing 1 & 2" where 4wding is used on a daily basis, any chance of internal corrosion through condensation/sweating is very high ! V.

[@rhinohide4x4]

Not an issue with Rhinohide, our system has a 4-5mm air gap between the panels and the vehicle paint. It's the only system that lets your paint "breathe".

[@kaylebayers3376]

Hey mate is that a custom colour or did you spray paint it?

[@franklinmatzdorf1673]

Hi Ronny. I’ve been loocking for a rhinohide armor lock for a 76 series LC. But seems to not exist. Can you help me find it or a similar? Thank you a lot.

[@adamant8235]

Did you spay your rhino hide to suit the colour or is that how it was sent out

[@jaybajan]

your hilux is so cool bro

[@adamant8235]

Did you spray the hide a different colour ??? I noticed yours is graphite the same as the ute, I got mine but it’s black ! So did you get it that colour ?? Or not

[@rhinohide4x4]

It was a special edition from us... paint adhesion is great, so you can use colour match cans form the auto store or get it professionally done.

[@marcusj4467]

About 9 months before this I saw a video of yours that suggested not to use soft shackles on front recovery points (sharp edge argument). It seems like that line of reasoning has changed ?

[@dylansmeder8820]

Greetings from California

[@richardsmith2893]

Great video, were you going to mention the rubber plugs in the door bottoms? Thought I spotted one on the back bumper, during the Maxtraxx Recovery Gear section 9m:55s. Had about a litre trapped in my 2019 Hilux after it rained, they don't work well in the rainy UK, no problems now I've removed them all.

[@danielmichalka2648]

I would love to get rhinohide but i live in europe and it doesnt exist for Lada Niva

[@jimbojones2457]

I need that Rhinohide for my 79

[@coryrupert2521]

Really wanna see the water tank setup you have going on!

[@aamirhafeez8251]

Very informative...thanks for sharing the details (Y)

[@bradxvIII]

greetings from Algeria

[@lagunamoto8032]

Why not wrap the tailgate in paint protection film?

[@NorthRedWave]

Its pretty sad that RhinoHide doesnt ship outside of Australia. I would have bought one. good product for sure

[@utahjohnnymontana3373]

The Rhino hide stuff looks like a great product but the only offer it for a few vehicles. I'l have to look at some clear PPF to ward off pinstripes.

[@rhinohide4x4]

ALL CURRENT MODELS: - Suitable for Ford Ranger MKII & MKIII Dual Cab - Suitable for Jeep JL Wrangler 4Door - Suitable for Toyota Hilux 2015 - Suitable for Toyota Landcruiser 79series Dual Cab - Suitable for Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series Facelift

[@243WW]

No Rhino for the Troopy? Let me know when it comes out...

[@Toubabou]

Why not get a ppf for the tail gate? High quality self healing should be enough

[@rhysmiller1459]

I guess you would need to remove the rhino hide each time you need to clean due to the gap between armor and body?

[@rhinohide4x4]

Hey Rhys, yes it makes sense to do this when you clean it, but the air gap typically lets sand and debris fall out of the bottom.

[@Aussien00b]

Hey mate what bars are those along the top of your tray ?

[@naumanmukhi683]

Hi ron.. I bought a brand new sr5 2021 2 weeks ago. Sometimes while driving it show dfp regeneration in progress.. What does that mean ? I know it's something related to diesel but do I need to worry about it ?? Or should I inform toyota ??

[@Ronny_Dahl]

its all good mate its just burning off emissions. Will do a burn roughly ever 300km

[@naumanmukhi683]

@@Ronny_Dahl now I've driven the car almost 400 kms and dpf occurred twice

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

Great product. 🍺❤🇦🇺👍

[@danpettersson926]

Another great clip Ronny. Bought the rhino hide for my hilux after watching this. Due to covid there were a few months of delays getting it but stoked to have it now. Can you post some pics of the snorkel front 1/4 panel? The armour as supplied does not have a cutout for the snorkel sadly and there are no clear instructions on the rhino hide website on how to cut it out or apply new tabs. "Cut it out with shop scissors" sounds a bit bodgy and crude and both the local bodyshops I've been to suggested I don't do that.

[@rhinohide4x4]

Hey Dan, assume you got the cut-out sorted? If not, see this vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYqwoJqMjsh2aJY