The Hilux Chassis Is Back Together And Looking Incredible!

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[@tnguy9696]

that frame looks badass i hope those tire and wheels fit good they look great

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! Tires are for sure too tall but we will see!

[@DuanDao]

Loving the build so far can't wait to see it with the bed and cab. Too bad they don't make old school 80's Fulda tires like the mini truckers used back in the day

[@donigor9549]

Holy smokes buddy, this is a peace of art! Austin, trought the time I've been following the work of guys like Chip Foose, but sincerelly your detail level working alone is unbeatable. Could you be able to buy, customize and sell a pickup truck for a interested person on this kind of job?

[@MmmmGoodBoy]

Chip Foose?

[@donigor9549]

@@MmmmGoodBoy jajajaja, thanks brother! Thank you very much. How embarrassing.. jajajaja Now is correct.

[@PatriotPainter]

I know it was a little darker than you wanted but I love that color red on the springs. Looks great with that bronze color!

[@austinniemela]

Yea they do go great together! Thanks!!

[@davidgoeken7993]

I don't think I have ever seen how each piece on any other show is done with your perfection.

[@richberg404]

All great content. Anyone that complains about audio is just being shitty. Audio is fine, camera is great, content is exceptional. Just keep doing what you are doing. Thank You for the hard work and dedication it takes to spit out content.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@125sm3]

The chassis and suspension are looking awesome. Great colour choices .

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!

[@hermanjackperopero1065]

This is good. No parts left untouched, can't wait to see more videos

[@caynojonathanjanuarie9660]

A suggestion for the wheels . Why dont you widen the classic steel wheels,maybe in black it would look amazing in my opinion.

[@nickmorrow3829]

I have been watching the start of this build and was going to comment about adding heim to bottom and top of third link. I have a three link on a lowered Sierra and it has the heirms and articulates and keeps wheels planted on the ground. Thanks for showing the difference. Interesting how the bushings flex. Either way I think it will work.

[@cehiiaranaraa6319]

the best looking suspension i have seen

[@peakboost]

It looks super clean! Love the colors too. The new camera is much better too, it’s more focus and sharper looking.

[@davidfarmer]

18:55 well your upper joint's threaded section was spinning in the bung, and tightening the nut really wont stop it from doing so. I would say no you don't have enough articulation. if you are dead set on bushings, get dual durometer bushings from synergy, they can actually flex and also require no grease.

[@That_Ryan_Guy]

Looking killer dude and cannot wait to see it done. This world needs more mini trucks and glad to see another one back on the road! The cherry is bang on ties the bronze and black together really nicely. A lighter red would have distracted or clashed with the bronze. I won't get into colour theory too deep but if your curious... The hue (colour) compliments the bronze and the shade (darker colour) pulls from the black frame & wheels. This creates a nice harmony, in my opinion, and creates a pop of visual interest. (You may have to look twice to actually tell it's not black.). Going with a tint (lighter colour) would compliment & highlight the little bit of chrome and why I think it would be distracting.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man! Yea all said and done I like the darker red!!

[@mjbtaco]

Might want to consider mounting your front shocks on top of the plate you welded in instead of under. All of the front end weight is now going to be held up by just those bolts instead of distributing it across the base of the lca.

[@Rubbernecker]

Those springs look amazing! MUCH better than chrome!! Good call.

[@acescape88]

Hey Devin, the powder most likely turned out darker than you wanted because you are spraying it on when the part is too hot. When you do this you cant control the amount of layers of powder compared to just using the electromagnetism of the gun. Thats why the powdercoating shops dont use "hot flocking"

[@bake162]

Your absolutely right, I’ve made some real messes hot flocking but….. we don’t know how much he lets his parts cool after he off gasses, he could use some silicone bungs though. Looks great!

[@austinniemela]

Yes the first spring was a bit warm with the clear but the rest I let cool off and they did look a touch brighter!

[@supdood885]

Whose Devin?

[@davidteixiera8398]

Out of curiosity what spring rate did you choose for the front and rear thinking of the stabfab upgrade for my 87 pickup

[@christopherloewen1433]

He said 600 lb front 200 lb rear I believe

[@thomasmitchell6921]

I really like the colors on all the powder coated parts

[@Tactical_Pterodactyl_Knives]

Really enjoying this series! Can't wait to see the body on this thing.

[@d.collier_8280]

I think, if you were to use heims on the adjustment end of your links. I believe it would be quieter than having bushing. From previous experience, poly bushings if not greased well, will squeak like hell

[@dandorris8531]

Try putting adding heims on the trailing ends of the two lower arms and then test again. you will see a bigger difference. Most high end suspension builders Ride tech/Global West will use this combination or heims on both ends. Such a light truck anyways it won't hardly move around. If you were on bags I'd do heims for less binding movement.

[@ronthompson2366]

Looks great 👍... As for bushings v hiem joints. Correct... 4WD. / Racecar definitely the hiem joint period. Being a street truck 2WD the bushings will work just fine. One advantage of the bushings is noise... softer .... little more forgiveness. Hiem joints are solid... can be a little noisy during movement.. firm / solid and a little less forgiveness. However both will work on this application just fine. Install grease fittings every where you can. Next is good bushings for the body. Same thing.. soft rubber is forgiving and not as stiff and solid.. less noisy. This is a fun project. Enjoy watching it come together 😎👍

[@austinniemela]

I agree!! The bushings should do just fine!

[@hanyhanna5214]

thanks for sharing your experience 👍💐 why you put your drills upside????

[@Z-Bart]

I like the new color combo too. 👍

[@jumpenjackflash4964]

For a guy who said he wasn't going all out on this project your off to the races. What are you going to use as a power plant, that constitutes the need for a three point rear suspension?

[@odevious8081]

Put a k20 in it

[@charliebruceortega8447]

Every build has amazing

[@reifonseca5767]

Watched alot of your videos.love em you got skills.the builds and quality are better then most so called pro build shows and builders.i have a question. On my mazda b2200 the chrome plastic grill is no longer made .so i bought a black plastic one only ones remade new.how can i get the plastic chrome again??? Whats the process they used when making them?thank you for your time

[@john101004]

Addicting to watch. Lots of work sand blasting. You should just restore the truck no rust .

[@bobbytaylor6729]

I Love This Sir, just wondering is it the final put together or are you going to oil those wheel bearings.

[@Wildlandfirefighting]

Very much enjoying the build series, thanks Austin

[@maddgoatee9708]

Looking good. LOL, NASCAR Toyota with those wheels and tires. Ya, the audio sounded like you were in a empty room when you took us outside to see the spring color.

[@cjg1482]

Heims will allow for more flex but they will get noisy. Poly bushings will squeak too but you have grease fitting so they should be quiet. Personally. On a street truck, I would stay with all of the poly bushings. I would not do heims. I’m minimizing the number of heims on my offroad rig (doing builder/flex joints).

[@andrewgraham9977]

This is really shaping up to be a nice truck. It's my favorite so far. I think you're going to have ditch the patina and paint it up nice though; everything else is just too nice.

[@bmxtaz]

Great job. Those details are amazing and what set you apart from others.

[@diyjeff1838]

This a great build. Don't even need a ramp to get your bike in the back!

[@JEREMY120983]

Austin! you're work is better in better! very good job, waiting to see ending.

[@tylermartinez6261]

Personally the chrome springs was real smooth

[@TheNickademas1]

Thought the dark color was sick but I looked at the black and bronze and was like nah then you threw it in there and I’m like hell wtf that looks way better then a brighter red imma be pissed if you change it I’m commenting half way through the video!

[@austinniemela]

Haha thanks! I kept the red and I’m loving it!!

[@jaimemunoz972]

where did you get your digital clock that's hanging on your wall?

[@28stephon]

Iron man suspension lol

[@zama6702]

Looking good. Maybe run some offset wheels and tires. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@baileyalfieri8559]

Love the build, why didn’t you pack the bearings ?

[@CTMadModz]

Looking good man… idk what color you were going for on the springs but that color looks smoking hot! 🤘😎

[@austinniemela]

Thanks I'm actually really liking that red now!!

[@edmartini9724]

Well done!

[@ruffcamz5332]

Bro that shit looks good as shit frfr

[@Jackt-3]

Sick build man!! Keep it up!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! Will do!

[@alexandrebreau1185]

No grease in those bearings?

[@JustinPaul1st]

Much gets done off camera in my modest opinion...let see what he says...👍👍👍

[@austinniemela]

When I am done with brakes and such I’ll pack them for the final install!

[@alexandrebreau1185]

@@austinniemela Yeah, rotors aren't on yet. Disregard my comment.

[@andy_life]

Hit Like before watch! can't wait for the complete build)

[@kerrywaldrop4546]

Looks sweet

[@memor5514]

can you powder coat wood?

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

Nice job man

[@austinichini]

Looks amazing dude!

[@JoshsHobbyShed]

Colors remind me of the Dr. Pepper & Cream Soda cans . Check em out .

[@icebawkz]

good work bubba!

[@JayJay-sq1wg]

Great job

[@santosenamorado3626]

Where do you buy all the bushings for the truck I got an 79 and can’t find it.

[@austinniemela]

Rock auto!

[@thabohack4664]

great work

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@osmanwwe7]

Good job man more love more sport I can't wite to see next video

[@drewlow9731]

Old biker belief: "Chrome don't get you home: Black will get you back."

[@linotorres1172]

Quedo bien 👌

[@tomswindler64]

Good video,truck coming along,just keep doing what your doing and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@TheRz1996]

Love seeing everything done so far. But to go to the levels of detail that you have on the chassis to leave the bed and cab in there current state for me is a let down. Whilst they are off make them also look a million dollars to complete the build properly.

[@negrolortiz8689]

Awsome is goin good keep bless u for more proyects and videos☝🏾🌏🇵🇷🤞🏽💪🏾✍🏽🙏🏾🔥🔥

[@DaDudeFromLA]

Will the truck bed be flush or will you have to cut out? Are these trucks still considered pickup trucks if they loose the bed aspect?

[@austinniemela]

The bed should be good as is with a little trimming

[@jprock73]

Dude! So sick! Now you have to bodywork and paint the body! Patina is cool but man…..

[@diloringmendez8896]

Brooooouuu! Your job Is amazing!!!!! I ser you from costa rica ! Bleess

[@rafey77]

dude u have beautiful eyes

[@nickcrain4436]

Well now you're gonna have to go beams swap! The 20/22r hybrid will be sweet but imagine that chassis with a 200 horse ITB beams with the crusty old Hilux body. Thing would be sweet!good job on the builds and videos, you're building the nicest Toyotas and it's cool that you're a local boy too

[@wadez1000]

Do you have family in finland? I am asking since Niemelä is a finnish last name.

[@spencertsmith6872]

damn shes pertty

[@AAa-to1ns]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ИгорьГерасимов-и7я]

Dude, why are you screaming like that in your videos? We can hear you perfectly!

[@Sergey_Kolesov]

bad job

[@dennisreyes2329]

Austin please answer my Instagram messages thank you.../////

[@tj_offroad]

That color is really cool actually. I think it goes well with that dark bronze.

[@dennisreyes2329]

Austin please answer my Instagram messages thank you.../////

[@ОлександрТаран-ю4ь]

Доброго здоров'я привіт з Одеси Україна.

[@wilbeast1]

Boom! 1st!

[@norcoredneck]

How’s the motor coming along?

[@austinniemela]

Still waiting for parts!

[@jonbayer3436]

great video, good quality very informative. I wouldn't worry too much about the audio quality we can still hear you. But then again as meticulous as you are with the rebuild, I'm sure you'll fix it.

[@todaysuday5838]

Братан!!!! Хром лучше смотрится!!!! Зачем пескоструй???? , 😵😵😵😵😵

[@moedalgarny]

my dream is to restore my 1985 hilux...good to find people work on hilux's

[@allenhorne7032]

Absolutely incredible Austin, I bet this thing will ride like a racecar! Can't wait to see the motor and tranny in!

[@brunomattrel]

Salut Austin Vraiment du très beau travail et j'ai hâte de voir la suite. Bon week-end

[@UncleTriangle]

Although I do like the wheels, I don't think they're suitable for a 70s era Hilux. A set of 15" RS Watanabe wheels with some fat tires would look great and be period correct.

[@weingump2602]

you did not grease the bearings when installing? can not understand?

[@timothy2935]

Love this build dude!! Im working on mine as well and I love that you posted this . Keeps me.inspired

[@davidteixiera8398]

Again simply beautiful work your fab skills and on point .

[@brplatz]

Looks excellent! Ever try Cerakote? Always wanted to try that at home

[@jonathanemocling3826]

Dang! Clean 🧼 build. Can’t wait till your next video.

[@darwinlumbres7647]

don't get me wrong budy, where is the rear diff lateral link? there's no link side way. left to right. sorry for my grammar. i'm asian.

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

A well protected frame makes me so happy. I f'in hate rust.

[@bklugster]

theres a chrome shop down on trent just down the road from hazzard fabworx that i think can strip those coils. i was going to take my bumper for my truck to them so i can color match it.

[@brianross4057]

Very nice work indeedy, Now for the LS to power the chassis. ;)

[@barrymonroy7138]

Man brother!!! You have a gift!!!

[@maixify]

Man you are one of a kind dude! This looks juicy ❤️

[@thomasgarcia784]

That cherry looks dope!

[@TMeniaco]

got to say im hyped about the hilux .!!

[@anthonypeachey21]

wheels are sick. keep them!!!