Walkaround of The Solid Axle Dmax

A quick walkaround of the dmax
I missed heaps of things but it gives you a basic idea of what its all about
/ 17_dmax

[@RexOffroad]

Wanna give your engineer a shutout?

[@tyronnagy1963]

You could do a video just on the front sas

[@jasondaley6723]

A well thought out rig it's well sorted to travel in and yet so simple that you know what's going on, the canopy with tyres at the front and the water tank in the head board has shown forward thinking mate good on ya

[@17_dmax]

Cheers mate! Very kind words!

[@TheThebigkiwi]

Wondering who did the front-end suspension and is it engineered. The little D max has a great little motor it’s very durable and reliable.

[@infernalhybrid]

haha thats quite sick!, subbed mate lets see those trip vids!👍

[@harryperfors2224]

This is a lovely setup! Really epic work done there. Would love some more info on the suspension work, how did you do the calculations etc. keen for some action videos of some flex

[@17_dmax]

I will do an in depth run down of the rear setup soon, so watch out for that!

[@chrishanslow4378]

The dmax model isuzu should of built, nice job 👍👍

[@alexmartin9951]

Nice, leave IFS for hatchbacks!!

[@Carter_gear]

Would it still work with a bull bar with rails and hoops? And can it be registered all good?

[@rtarrant1]

Very nice. Love the engineering that’s gone into the suspension. Big fan if the front end… looks super neat. Where did you get the grill, it looks sick.

[@richardvankleef7172]

how do you get away with tyres that are way wider than the guards ?

[@artofhealing4022]

great vid can you do one more detailed with pricing

[@jarrod1687]

Damn this is nice

[@1993Revhead]

For the side lights, make it simple and use some yellow film over the lens.

[@christophersmith8074]

i need to come to you for some work! my 14' DMAX needs some juice!

[@maverickmatheson8391]

Hey mate, how'd you go about engineering?

[@regantaylor-ritchie8041]

Are you planning on doing more engine work now that you’ve done so much with the suspension and the back (tray and canopy) have you got anything in mind for pushing big power, or just something nice and punchy

[@17_dmax]

I would like to do something engine related in the future but i really want to keep it reliable as it is a tourer and i have plans to do some big trips over the next few years

[@95luxy_blake]

Is it actually road legal or still to be engineered

[@kadenmackriell4751]

I own a n70 hilux and have had a few, my current one has vsc (vehicle stability control). I’m assuming you would have in a more modern Ute aswell. How did you go with getting it engineered and what did you do with the traction control.

[@Warchief0207]

Who did the sas for you.

[@masonbradley6023]

What's a rough cost on the sas and rear suspension work? And where did you get it done? Would love to do something similar in the front 😍

[@17_dmax]

The sas was 30k and the rear end would be about 10-15k depending on which shop you were to ask!

[@philmyers6399]

​@17_dmax who did the front sas conversion and engineering?

[@johnnumbat9782]

Quite an engineering upgrade - I presume the known body panel stress fractures in the engine bay of the Isuzu is not an issue for this suspension change or was that with the previous year?

[@17_dmax]

I believe that the stress fractures did affect this model, thankfully i have managed to avoid them so far

[@johnnumbat9782]

@@17_dmax good to see someone thinking outside the square - everyone seems to be chopping this chopping that and quite frankly don’t know where the money is coming from when we seem to all be struggling? I’m bemused that people ‘have to have’ a Landcruiser V8 Ute at a whopping A$80k or more when they will rust in a few years time because the rain sills, window panels rear quarter panels and chassis are still the same design and metal for over thirty years - I’d rather put my money towards property than boasting about some ‘badge of honour’ - all the best with your engineering project..

[@Brennomac83]

How did you go with engineering? I am looking at doing my np300, have been told it needs to be robot tested and haven't found an engineer local to give advice.

[@coast2coast950]

Would love to sas my np300 too! Have you got any more info

[@boy2424100]

Love the video, but why do you have to have the wheels sticking out so far????

[@17_dmax]

It helps to keep the body panels off the sides of deep ruts and the extra width helps with stability

[@hoangvnguyen4586]

Awesome rig mate! Who built your tray?

[@17_dmax]

It was built by myself and a mate, should be a full time gig i reckon!

[@owenosborne6167]

What year D max is this , btw she’s an dream rig man

[@17_dmax]

Its a 2017 mate

[@declanleadbeater8186]

How much was it to high flow your turbo?

[@17_dmax]

Its around $2000 for the whole rebuild

[@andygreenwood5568]

Mate would love to see her in action

[@jarrod1687]

Id piss one of the spares off and utilise the space

[@17_dmax]

For the shorter trips, i would, but the only thing i struggle for room with is firewood. Otherwise, i never find myself wishing i had more room

[@toughtimes721]

The IRS world working out it doesn't work...I own a 01 TJ jeep it's getting old dragging new modded irs stuff off beaches...

[@matty_isthemotto]

Rip engine.