Truck Build Mistakes That Could Bankrupt You!

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

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[@erikm2003]

I’m starting to think the cheapest thing to do is leave a truck stock and just do window tint 🤣

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Well, yes. But that is boring

[@Calefisk22]

^ lol it’s so true tho

[@Jay-hp6pu]

You’re starting to think that spending only a couple hundred dollars on a truck compared to spending thousand is cheaper? Damn Sherlock, you figured it out. Lol

[@raysason4838]

Finance?where I just spunt8k 24s wrap with six35x12.50gladiators Rough country5inch I installed I would love2put down/finance sum jtx 30s rap on fury40s on my2013Chevy3500 I all ways order off line myself take tires2sum1reinstall then take to get line up

[@braaplife4203]

Until the tickets start coming then your not gonna want to tint your windows

[@kevinjohnson-tm1if]

Good interaction between you two and informative for a novice like me but it’s real and honest banter.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

We're just tryina help people have smoother truck building!

[@CS-qc7np]

#4 is my issue. I want to do everything at once, even when I know it’s better to do it in sections. Great video!

[@nickolashaustein]

I was told by a tire shop before I knew much about off-roading that I wanted a great tire and wheel for off-roading. I have a 2019 Ford Ranger. They set me up with 20” wheels on 33” tires. This was a huge mistake! First of all you can’t air down near as much with 20” wheels, you have less side wall, the wheels are more exposed, the ride quality is significantly reduced, and now after less than 20K miles my wheels are all smashed up from not being protected by the tire. A 17” wheel could have significantly reduced all these issues. Now I had to spend another $3k on 17” wheels and new tires to fit the wheel.

[@parkerschaar]

Just happened to me. Getting a leveling kit installed and ended up needed to replace essentially my entire suspension which costed an additional $2,700

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

It's always at the worst time. But the end result is a new look, and everything brand new... Catch 22 there!

[@parkerschaar]

@@CustomOffsetsTV yeah for sure it will be nice to have all new parts!

[@Jay-hp6pu]

My buddy just spent 3 grand on replacing all the parts he neglected to upgrade when he lifted his new jeep. Should’ve done it right in the first place because he also had to wait for 3 months for the parts to be back ordered. Lol

[@theosoasisgarage1147]

How high was the level ? Was it 3 inch?

[@parkerschaar]

@@theosoasisgarage1147 2.5 inch

[@flaman78]

This is a really good video.

[@codysiegrist3355]

Totally agree with the wear parts that you need to replace when you start a build. I’ve seen this skipped and ignored a lot

[@ramblingram3662]

I definitely knew very little about lifted trucks before I lifted mine. I only got it lifted because I liked the way big trucks looked. Had no clue about tires. I have a 2wd on 22x12’s and 35” mud tires…..never touched mud. Now I need new tires from them being worn on the highway. Dang it

[@jordanl5628]

Your problem was building out a 2wd truck like it was a 4wd truck 🤷‍♂️

[@ramblingram3662]

@@jordanl5628 well, why would I need 4wd if I live in a climate where it doesn’t snow much and I never plan to go off-road? As I said, I just like the look of lifted trucks with a semi aggressive stance. Nothing too crazy.

[@sikjuice8620]

@@jordanl5628 dude who cares if it’s 2WD, I had a 4WD but sold my truck bc I wanted a new one n got 2WD bc I didn’t not once 4WD

[@gmayne5663]

What did is stock my build parts on a husky shelf that I bought from Home Depot knowing it would take some time for a average working man like me . After gathering parts for a year and a half building the truck was completed few months. So in conclusion just have to be patient and buy the right parts the first time. I’m enjoying my 2nd gen ram with 6” lift and 22x12 on amp tires full audio system upgrade. I can tell you since I did this to my truck I’ve been offered more than expected, but truck is to sentimental to me it was the only new truck my dad bought new before he passed away.

[@69sound81]

First repair anything that the vehicle needs to be okay being stock. Then upgrade or replace anything that will suffer after mods. Then pick your route. If you are gonna build an insane offroad rig with lights, racks, lift, huge tires and all sorts of things then you can start with the lift or you can start with the body/styling/light stuff. For the suspension, you vould start by choosing the lift you want, doing some research about other stuff you might need and ordering the parts (don't start untill you have it all in your hands). Once you have it all, get it installed and get the alingnment. Yoj should put that in your budget always. Then, Once lifted, go to a tire and wheel shop and test the size you wanna go for (with money in your pocket please). You will be able to figure out if that setup fits, if you have to trim something, if you have to change offset or overall size... then you can buy wheels and tires. For lights, bumpers, racks and all that good stuff, please start with the bumpers. You will have a good idea of what the truck looks like Once you change the fenders and you should then get used to it before you go for the next thing (if your federal comes with light cutouts, this is a good time to place those lights). Then go for the racks (roof rack, bed rack, camper, sliders...) and Once you have that all done you can get to work on the rest of the lights above the hood level. Just make sure not to install permanent switches untill you are done adding stuff that requires them. Once you know how many switches you need, go ahead and install them permanently wherever you want. Believe me, it ain't fun to cut a plastic piece inside the truck thinking about 3 switches to find out later you needed 4, then placing the 4th somewhere else in a place that can only fit 1 switch and needing a 5th and by the time you need 6 you now you lay your eyes in a spot that coukd host all 6 of them perfectly and look great.

[@justinrussell7605]

You guys should do a video of the cost and maintenance on a lifted truck. Idk if you already have one of those vids but I've owned lifted trucks for about 10yrs now and I love the BDS lifts.

[@WhatsthePOINT_EDC]

Who in these comments can stop the need to customize their truck??? I sure can’t. Lmao!!! Thanks for the fire video guys. More ppl need to actually pay attention to this and many other videos y’all do. It might save some time stress n money.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

It’s never ending haha

[@Basic_mt]

this one spoke to me, being 10k + into a leveling kit

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

You never think about it but man it adds up quick!

[@trevorstiles1008]

5:08 I was literally in this situation so I used a mammoth 2.5” leveling kit In the front, & a 2.5” rough country in the back makes it level after you realize that you make a Carolina truck between the new struts & leveling kit!😂

[@CaptainRudy4021]

0:39 knowing you'll lose money selling your truck after modifying it just comes with the territory. Plus the loss of money doesn't matter if you don't ever sell it 🤷‍♂️

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Also true!

[@jeffrentsch4318]

Build it for you, then keep it.

[@CaptainRudy4021]

@@jeffrentsch4318 exactly

[@jtrowe3921]

Exactly, why I’m rebuilding a 04 f350.

[@Nicholas-db5sl]

The real question is : “what’s the price of happiness ?”. I’m on my second truck now after owning my previous truck {from new} for 20 years. My New Ford Ranger MSRT, 2021 model, is the bees knees so to speak and it has been modified and small tweaks will take place as time {and budget} allows. It’s a new vehicle and it’s certainly a “looker”. Great video btw

[@bug0743]

Just put spacers on my truck next is shackles and torsion keys

[@brendenloiselle718]

Just put on some lifted struts to level it off a and some 33s with 18 inch fuel mavericks truck looks so much better total after everything was done including alignment 3,200 which i think isn’t to bad to have a badass looking truck

[@chinito20fam]

If your seeing this yes alignment is crusuel.. with my Hyundai elantra 2016.. brand new tires and alignment...but not even a yr a hr drive and a hr back or sometimes more.. aomeome didnt do the alignment correctly on one tire the car started to shack orrtty bad and came to look tire was bald!!. Allmways make them double check..

[@BiggsWrld]

DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME 🗣

[@StephenBrewer89]

The whole thing about don’t overdue what the vehicle costs, if you plan it right some stuff can go to a newer truck if you know what you want. Or get money back out due to a part out. That way your not losing as much money.

[@joshrossello6346]

Day 136 of asking custom offsets for a company dually truck build

[@TheRealSacredG]

One mistake I made is having my tires stretched. 24x14 on 33x12.50. Sick looking but you gotta be real careful.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

That is facts. Those wheels stick out of the rubber a bit they get scratched quick!

[@MrBiglig]

I’ve seen a few guys recently buy their dream wheel tire combo then not be happy with their zero offset because they never took the time to understand or wrap their heads around it

[@alberto_el_tiburon9127]

Do ya have videos on anti theft preventions? Like killswitch im wondering if I should get one 😳

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

We do not, we don’t have anything like that in any of our vehicles really

[@MrW3ST]

Your websites doesn’t have much of anything for 4 door 4x4 1992 s10 blazers

[@DavidfromMichigan]

8:21 Hoonigan the hooligan! You rock! Pew pew!

[@2bjamin1496]

People sell old trucks they've built just because they're bored of it.. My goal is to enjoy it until something breaks that I'm not willing to repair, which it'd have to be pretty catastrophic, then sell it when it's REALLY not worth anything and I've gotten my money's worth and enjoyment out it. Then I'll get a newer one. But I realize not everyone has multiple vehicles to drive while one is broken or while finding another to put together 🤷‍♂️

[@ryanhendrix9271]

Hell now I’m worried my 22x12s and 35s won’t fit my 3” coil over lift .. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I don’t wanna have to chop up my new truck

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Check our gallery out for fitment help here - www.customwheeloffset.com/wheel-offset-gallery

[@jeffrentsch4318]

I am building a 1982 K10 and yes if I sell it I would lose money. I am not planning to sell it. Still going to be half Bronco money also getting not all nanny crap. Spent three months waiting on parts, broke my ankle, now waiting for that to heal. Putting engine, transmission, and transfer case in before I install lift kit sitting on the bed...

[@christophersteele3066]

Guilty of #1 for sure lol 5000 dollar f150 with 212k miles and dumped 6-7k into it to make it bad ass 😂 sold it like a year after I dumped the money into it.

[@lanceweyel879]

everyone here knows you didn’t make a 212k mile $5k f150 “bad azz”

[@josueruiz3923]

It's easy to make a truck look badass the must expensive part is wheels and lift. Go used woth wheels and rough country kit installe it yourself

[@jtrowe3921]

Wheels and lift do cost some money. But performance parts will always take the lead on that, specially if your going for big power.

[@SpeeeedyG]

The biggest thing for me I get a quality lift. So many issues with cheap lifts.

[@chinito20fam]

So.... I have a 2003 dodge ram quad cab in baby blue.. the thing that insoires me to actually get it to build it... Is its a solid truck.. for my personal needs just to travel.. isnt the most cheapest option in gas... But to go over normal roads. Or 45 degree angle on the truck.. you need a lift kit for tall nasty road bumps spikes. Being aboe to go fast without any worries....i have a 2020 expedition man do i love it.. but toms of money i soent for just the oayments itself... Downgraded in worth wise.. was 80k at one point now they are 35k😧 but the truck i dont plan om selling it at all.. rather experience the long strong heart it still has... 15+ yrs with it.. and plan to swap out the trucks interior plastic with new oem. And get leather seats from a 2014-2017 in black leather and new models that can recline go up and down amd forward with oush of a botton. And cooling and heating seats.... Seen it first hand somehow the truck went gliding and went down a hill.. lucky was fresh wet grass. At the time the truck was still able to go bull blast and go back up in the interstate... Add 1000 dollar headlights. And normal reverse lights.. 6 inch lift kit. And make it as modern trucks today.. get it oainted cheap in mexico for 600 bucks save 3-6k if it was in the usa.... Speakers.. and so on.. becuase that was my first truck pops had sinxe i was like 3-4 now am 23 turning 24 in july... I have more confidence in it then the 2020 honestly.. cam take hits not depend on a chip or electic parts to work.. rather a real soilder made to last long if you take care of it... If i tell you my reason why pops truck has lasted so long.. maintaining it.. oil change water new tires when needed and adjustment after a new set installed... Allways rocled stock height... But i plan to make it cool.. and when i know its time to load some weight on it it cam handle it..truck its payed off just insurance.. why i dont risk on buying a newer or modern trucks... This one works just fine.. once all of this installed and replace all plastic on it well look even better then the 2020.. no more old cars exist.. either a hard work horse or just left in the dump becuase of no use.. while it still working i want to make the best out of it and keep it running for 15+ yrs myself. And have it in my possession and let pops see it turn into a beast just like the day he got it.. just more modern and comfortable.. if you have a old truck and know its worth investing it for yourself.. go for it.. if you want to make money.. do the lead to it.. replace the headlights with somthing cheap 70$ bucks. Leds to be nice.. and everything else should properly work and not have wires everywhere and nasty.. worth the money foe the buyer and you.. and nexttime once you get another truck or car you well habe a good reputation..

[@marklange8495]

Very true

[@schaefersshitposts]

Buy once, cry once

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

That's truth!

[@ashtenhungerford6153]

Is it a different story if I got my truck for ruffly over 2 grand I'm not sure what it's worth but the condition it's in right now I would say 2 grand and I decided to put a whole bunch of money into it would it go up in value the longer I keep it? Because I'm going to keep my truck for the rest of my life I'm not going to sell it. But eventually it's going to be rare right? not alot of them where made not sure about that though because there's still 62 Chevy's around.

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

All depends on the demand/want for 'em down the road!

[@josephmartinez3651]

Do yall plan on doing parts for older 4x4 s10's

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

If companies ever come out with them, we will have them most likely.

[@cowboy19750]

Which i have a new truck and im like i want to go back to an old truck 😅 the new ones are ass

[@kregadeth5562]

Biggest mistake in truck builds is buying huge wheels. You kids with your “rims”

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Wheels*

[@J-Klev]

Bring back the other Dustin

[@musselmanmedia5236]

youll only go broke if you do everything at once i plan on taking 2 years to completely finish mine

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@SpEcZ-]

Day 170 of asking co for black and milled davincis

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

I didn't care how much I spent building my trucks, because they're my girlfriends that I'm keeping forever. So resale value is of zero concern to me.

[@e-manpn1238]

👍👍💯

[@customresultsdetailing3335]

First

[@larrybailey1896]

Banker said, "your making payments on bald tires." LMAO..

[@MikeBMW]

Speaking of doing it in stages: I went from a 2" level and 33s, then to a 1.5" body lift. Then, a 3" level and 1" rear block lift and a 1.5" rear spring lift. Then, I got Billsteins with a 1" front setting and 35s. Shoulda just gone with a full lift at the beginning, but, hey, we learn as we go and I'm happy with what I have. :) New UCAs and alignments at each stage, BTW.

[@MichaelTaylor-k4c]

. What's the recommended spacing between tires and fenders?

[@RDC95]

Another thing is keep in mind is where the truck goes. I can’t fit my ram in my work’s parking garage so it’s been awful figuring that out. Just have stuff like that sorted out before to save headaches in the future. Keep up the great videos guys.

[@lanceweyel879]

just buy another car that will fit for driving to work…

[@AntoneTheGolfGuy]

I agree with everything except what they said about old trucks.. I’ve seen plenty old trucks lifted sell for top dollar!!

[@nmtaco8645]

Good lord that Tacoma thou....if ur goin to put in larger wheels and tires (that fit lol) but on these 3rd gens ur goin to more than likely have 2 regear...

[@vincentmeredith2561]

If your customizing any car expecting to get your money back find a different hobby this ain't for you

[@DonKarlito76]

I think you hit the nail on the head when you said 'you bought the rims and tires you thought were gonna look/ drive good and they weren't, so you had to sell them at a loss.' That's what's preventing me from ordering from you. I saw a wheel and tire package I want, but can't find anything in your gallery, or online of what it will look like. I can't see risking 5k as a good decision.

[@gherasimtibi]

If u start ur build thinking u will one day get ur money out of it. Then just stop the build right this second

[@camdenarey2341]

I just wanna know if you trim you GMC Sierra will it void the warranty

[@16mrmoose]

I wish I got 20x10 fuel hardlines instead of 20x9s but I kinda like the bubbly look. Protects the nice wheels too. I’m Not sure how they’ll look on 35x12.5 grapplers tho

[@SaxaphoneMan42]

being in a similar boat with a classic body style Chevy, I'm at the point where I expect to basically have to rebuild the suspension while upgrading it

[@kevingatlin3466]

Mistake i made is should have went 22 instead of 20, and now it's driving me crazy

[@loudnotfast6063]

As someone who works in a body shop, I can confirm body work is expensive. Especially ones that are good

[@jwilliamsloggedin]

Yup. Do it right the first time.

[@STR8SICCC]

*I'm impatient and can't decide what to do. Wheels and tires first or drop kit? I'm also having trouble finding tires that are similar to the 17" I want in a 15" or 16" for winter*

[@CustomOffsetsTV]

Ooh that's tough if you're going to drop it the wheel/tire setup might look weird if its on truck before dropping. I say drop it on stockers first then wheels/tires

[@r.n.321]

this actually is a great episode..very informative! .. other than rims and tires for my Ram 1500, the other thing i replaced was the headlight system bc stock, the Rams have horrible vision on the road..which aftermarket LED headlight assembly was 1200+,,but totally worth it