Crazy Toyota 4runner Transformation!!

4Runner Build List:
Front Bumper: avrcustoms.com...
Smittybilt XRC Winch: amzn.to/3BjOCp5
Wheels: ebay.us/bdMZb2
Tires: ebay.us/WDYaPe
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[@alexh.4254]

The most craziest, detailed, relaxing transformation I’ve ever watched.

[@alexamaya7051]

Only on video, yet when you do it there is sweat, dirt, and swearing. Oh almost forgot maybe kicking some parts to get things off on a 20+ year old car 😂

[@carlotv1212]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@carlotv1212]

What a transformation

[@Nowesolo]

Modification of the front and rear fenders to match the bumpers would be fire 🔥 too.

[@jrod96819]

Agree!🤙🏽

[@patrickmushenye1906]

The way he put the headlights in the oven, took the glass off and painted them was slick. I just spent $400 on my 4runner headlights and they look nothing like his....excellent job. If I had his leveel of skill, I would open up a 4runner transformation shop. For 4runner diehards like me, i will spend money on my 1997 4runner. My kids grew up in it. Lots of memories, zero problems and still running as strong as ever..

[@jvogler_art4708]

Much prefer these kinds of videos to someone walking around their 4runner and telling you what they did to it. Good job editing too. You just did some simple maintenance here along with some really clean upgrades, we can SEE the work you put into it and that's way cooler than just talking about it.

[@lukethompson5885]

It blows my mind that people sell cars dirty, literally can lose 1000s of dollars cause they won’t spend a day washing and vacuuming, or spend 100 bucks to have someone do it. If they won’t put in the effort to vacuum it they definitely didn’t service it, best you can hope for is they changed the oil

[@rc51rider300exc]

People are lazy....that's how they let a vehicle get to that point to begin with....can't imagine what their homes and personal hygiene are like...and I don't want too!

[@Tiggerlooker]

the best part is all the custom work done by you. when you have the level of skill bring any car back to life is a blast! wonderful build!

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

One of the best 4Runners I've ever seen. The wheels and tires look so mean!!! Sick as always!!!

[@rogerrabbit189]

Glad to see you are recovering quickly. Advantage of being young and healthy!

[@baytran3790]

You make it look easy, I watched the whole thing and love the simplicity of your technique

[@bernardcarpenter6949]

Your skills...just amazing. Between this and your diesel swaps...seriously. All your trucks look great. I have a 2012 BAJA TX Tacoma. Would LOVE to be able to do what you do. Thank you so much for sharing. Look forward to seeing the finish on your current Tacoma.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man! I’m excited to finish the Tacoma too!

[@Bimmer-Fonz]

Man this is goals for my runner. Just grabbed it today already lifted with a new steering rack, ball joints, cv axles, working rear window, new maf, alt... its ready to be modified MY way 😂

[@killinkrooks6212]

Best part is these trucks are worth every bit of effort put into them. I just bought my 02 limited from Oregon here in Nova Scotia and it’s an amazing machine I don’t think I’ll ever be able to sell it!

[@ydachibrat]

Золотые руки у тебя, друг, удачи и процветания! Привет из Сибири. Реально круто посмотреть как мастер работает, хотя понятно, что многие часы остались за кадром!

[@ahmedal7834]

This is no doubt a sickass build and transformation on a 4runner

[@renatocampello6947]

Essas relíquias merecem todo cuidado,são viaturas pra vida toda!

[@PaulNicolau]

Finally a transformation that you actually do something unlike other "transformations" people where all they do is buy a set of wheels, wrap the car and put an exhaust...You actually do work especialyl the bumper and lights, and all that. Cheers

[@edmundsuemai1104]

oh i wish, we have someone talented as you, in my country, who take his job seriously. Like I'm amaze on how you build the car in detail.

[@maxslab8774]

Love your builds man! They're always giving me inspiration for mine.

[@Mattie_LIGHT]

Nice! Been waiting on this video. Love the CAD (cardboard aided design) work on the front bumper.

[@TheBoujeeHippie]

I like the way you did the lights! i have a 99 and am a mechanic's daughter and artist. I do a lot of my own work so i appreciate the skill and details. great video, well done. I''ve done the wheels, painted the underbody, new shocks, about to replace the headlights & stereo. I want to repaint, your paint looks awesome! If anyone here knows how to fix a moonroof please include a link or comment! Thanks!

[@peterpizza3864]

Dude this is sick, I am trying to upgrade my 4runner and this, it just blows my mind, it does not even take long.

[@julianromero4170]

Hard work always works. Super clean build, keep it up.

[@tybot1980]

Unbelievable job on that 4 Runner!

[@sygonkainamura8332]

No Doubt! You are extremely hardworking and passionate. Keep the spirit bro! Regards from Africa

[@kingofpoland88]

I have such a soft spot for 4Runners this came out beautiful thank you for sharing that gave me goosebumps the whole time watching.

[@nelsonperez4163]

Man these builds are awesome. I would buy this off you in a heart beat

[@slawrence2852]

...oh, if I had what it took to employ your creativity! ...the older Toyota trucks won a place in my heart years ago and what you do to them to make them unique is awesome! God bless and rock on!👍🌞❤

[@ctech14367]

I wasn’t a fan of the front bumper until I saw how you built it, you do some good work. 4 Runner looks awesome.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@mynameisray]

@@austinniemela All of these videos say "CRAZY TRANSFORMATION!", and everyone is doing the exact same thing. Same headlights, same bumper, same wheels, same style. Y'all just bolting the exact same parts on, nothing crazy about it at all.

[@makanasfishing1574]

@@mynameisray keep hating from your stock minivan

[@mynameisray]

@@makanasfishing1574 - Didn't know you could turn a minivan into a welding rig. Naa sorry, my welding rig is a '98 Ram 2500. Custom fabricated flatbed on the back to hold all the gear. Odds are the truck and gear is worth more than everything you currently and will ever own in your life.

[@kamest]

End result is insanely great, but the whole process is also super relaxing and satisfying to watch. Thanks for this!

[@austinniemela]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomaszmarud6736]

Respect from Poland dude. Great work.

[@turbogrin]

Nice!!! 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runners are some of the best and thanks for sharing how you and your wife made the transformation wonderful!

[@mattmishoe157]

I watched the full build and never thought of it, but watching this video I think the big letters TOYOTA on the grill blacked out instead of white would look awesome.

[@chrish4640]

Iv always wanted a 4 runner and a Toyota pickup my whole life but i don't have to much money. Your living my dream lol. I'm happy for you man. You are an amazing person with awesome talent. God bless you and keep on doing what your doing.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you I appreciate that!

[@florindagonzalez5700]

Liked as soon as thr carpets came out. Subscribed when the bumper was replaced.

[@Dreamer-ty6hy]

If I could have a 4 runner this would be the one ,even over a jeep Cherokee build. Nice work!

[@davescheer5038]

Your 4 runner is look’s great , had to check your vid out I just bought a 2002 4 runner with 187;000 mi. On it , white with blue grey cloth interior , it’s 3” lifted already , the diy bumpers are kick azz ! Wish I had the tools and garage to do some , I’ll have to check out some on line , I’m like so pumped ! My journey is just beginning ! 👍

[@LeePayne2310]

Sick! Picked up a 99 sr5 4x4. In dark green, tires and wheels are on the way now

[@armandhuetdegrenier2994]

Awesome … absolutely my heart beat ride for many years … thanks for the memories … in spirit, armand

[@adamzagaar3470]

I want this car sooooo bad. Hope the wife loves more than I do

[@DIYonTheFly4u]

The headlight trick, whoa, I had no idea. Great build!

[@flyfishingjunkie5891]

I’m getting ready to build a 2000 4 runner so thank you for the videos.

[@futilecook7625]

These skills are un matched… Just one man? Crazy stuff 🤝

[@outdoor_lifestyle_0149]

Can’t get enough of these vids

[@brianglaze1092]

Beautiful work Austin. Please keep the content coming. It is nice to see someone put in the time to turn something in to functional head turner.

[@spoonlion]

Damn, this is awesome. That front bumper is so clean. Love it

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@aldistapm2518]

I don’t know how many times I watched this video but I kept amazed by your work. Great details on every small thing. Awesome just awesome job.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you so much 😀

[@donigor9549]

Holy smokes, the most badass transformation of the year! Greetings from a brazilian in Chile, buddy!

[@arvindriddick]

U dont only have good skill in transforming a car/truck. Ur skill in filming and editing is also very incredible. Im blown away every time u upload a new video ❤️

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@Figgatopia]

beo that transformation is sick!!! I'm in the process of.soing a body swap from 3rs gen 1999 to 3rd gen 2000 I'm so using your inspiration🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽, John in Michigan😀

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

After the work it looks like another car. The new front changes the whole style completely. And the video quality, sounds and songs are on point too. I’m impressed.

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@nickfortunato2938]

I'm stuck on stock look in general.. but I like everything about this build, plus it's a blessing to have a shop to be able to do the work your self

[@GT705]

Excellent work. Watching the front bumper being built was mesmerizing.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@Gahblins_]

Dude that's so sick! my dream to have one like that one day!

[@darkexpose5153]

I loved the Bumper part, You are an Artist man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@williamlott7612]

Another great job. You are talented my friend. Darlington, South Carolina

[@countrymagic61]

That is was awesome 4Runner...I want one when I grow up😎😂 Nice work. Wish I had one a have to transform it. I like your work!

[@Writhgaar]

Oh sure why not let my affinity for runners grow even more😍

[@TheNickademas1]

I think it’s the fact that it’s murdered out that makes me so partial towards this build but even though I’m a pickup guy this is my favorite looking one. The wheels and tires “the black on black on black down to the shoes strings.”

[@austinniemela]

👌👌

[@randyabogadie9509]

Easily one of the cleanest 4runners out there!

[@rumail2377]

Ты вообще красавчик,руки откуда надо растут 👍🏻

[@wyzmaro9774]

Wow He Did just about everything! An here I am patting myself on the back for putting seat covers and cleaning the interior on my 1995 3.0l Manual SR5. 😅

[@swampfuel20]

Well Done Boys! My 02 4RUNNER is in need of that TLC... Cheers!

[@2endsformacircle762]

Brah. You make it look so easy. That runner is 🍒

[@stevevice9863]

Nice work! I like everything you did...but the wheel and tire combination is a little more mall crawler and a little less offroad for my taste. I think the sweet spot wheel/tire size combo for 3rd gen 4Runners is 8.5"x17" wheels w/-10 offset and 285-70-17 tires with a 2" lift....no spacers needed. Plenty of sidewall for offroad and still very drivable on road at highway speeds. Replacing the stock upper control arms with adjustable ones is a must to get the alignment into proper spec.

[@magnus9165]

That little fender bender looked like a great excuse to full build to REAL off road status!

[@thisisyoutubetv3235]

Bravo 👏🏿

[@jone1354]

I think this dude has mastered all the trades.

[@beso4247]

Definitely my favorite build of this channel

[@douglasclauson3133]

Very nice, that front bumper came out great

[@AR-xq2so]

Dude you are bad ass, I enjoy watching the work you do customizing Toyota’s.

[@WhatsupPattaya]

Austin you did a fantastic job on this 4runner. Would you consider doing one of these for me? I have a 4runner I want mine upgraded like this.

[@ramsesf.7956]

Man, you're so badass. I wish I could be that skillful.

[@forestwesterman9126]

Just got an 03 v8 4runner 208,000 miles for 4,000$ I will never get a new car again I love this thing and you have inspired me

[@glauberpinheiro2124]

Wow! Fantastic washing! I liked a lot! Glauber - Rio de Janeiro/Brazil

[@truenorthadventures4474]

This is next level! Awesome work and good job filming it. Beautiful! Love my 3g4r

[@austinniemela]

Thanks a lot!

[@champn252]

All that needs is a nice sound system and you'll be the coolest kid on your block

[@r35tmanbash]

The builds are nice man good job, I like how you paint all your builds.

[@brandonlong09]

Well, got damn… my dude, this is beyond dope. This is the sickest looking 3rd Gen 4Runner I’ve ever seen…

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!

[@jnrmndbatz]

Le quedó bien chingona la camioneta se bien con lo que le puso

[@tradeMark182]

Austin gives us the chill pill we all need .. Thank you goat

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!!

[@vangogvincent818]

Короче мужик разбил фару и немного психанул сделав бомбу-авто! Респект! Руки из нужного места растут. Ты молоток!

[@macdiaz825]

That's a beautiful transformation, you have to have skills and good taste to do that awesome work on a Toyota but at end it's so worth it ,I wish I knew how to do that kind of work !

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

Man, thing of beauty. Very nice 👍🏽 my son also likes it

[@powersdustin709]

i have a 4th gen 4runner and I’d love to have the knowledge and resources you do to be able to put in the time to transform a vehicle like this. Great work man, really interesting to watch. Do you have any suggestions on suspension, wheels and tires I should look at?

[@yourmomino]

Just go to custom offsets for wheels and honestly look at forums for your suspension because it all depends how tall u wanna be, what u wanna do, how big tires u wanna run, etc.

[@Sameeeerx]

What a beautiful build 👏💯🩶

[@asadbukhariasadbukhari712]

This is the most reliable 4x4 SUV such a superb machine

[@backroadzgaminglive2627]

The most cleanest, and bad ass transformation it’s a very beautiful 4Runner I love it!… I got a 97 Toyota 4Runner SR5 that I wanna do this kind of transformation to it but my own style… Keep up Kickass content!!! also seen your in Washington also I’m in the eastern part….

[@tnguy9696]

one of your best videos so far

[@shawney123456]

That's good for another 50 years 👏 👍 😀 😊

[@its_j9331]

Wooow! To do what you just did man, speechless. Something I dream of doing one day 💯🤙

[@cp7463]

Absolutely stunning! Appreciate the hard work put in! You must really love cars to do such modifications. How much would it cost your customer to get this done? Just inquisitive...

[@edwinmedina4338]

I was about to ask for the front bumper and projectors lol, I just bought a silver 02 SR5 and already have peices on the way, wheels tires suspension. Looking for ideas and this build is exactly what I want haha

[@jsvallee567]

man ... you did an awsome job on this 4runner it look's better than a brand new one

[@rampagedingo]

The only missing peace here is the rear folding spare tire kit. It would make the 4runner look like a weekend warrior. But even so as it stands it looks and functions amazing. Hope you guys get many more reliable miles with it.

[@ericwoody22]

No, it needs commentating

[@benjamin4808]

I love those headlights! I need them on mine

[@jwesplayinify]

This man is talented! Wish I had the knowledge and resources to do this to my little 89 Toyota pickup.

[@mountnhome]

I have a '97 SR5 I am considering doing the same thing with. Still a good rig with 300k on the odometer, but a rather large bear committed suicide by stepping out in front of me, so the 'runner now needs some work on the front end. LOVED your bumper build!! Sagging in the rear also, as they all did, so I think it's getting a little lift as well.

[@christophermejia7871]

Honestly did not know you could spray water directly onto the engine and components like that 😮, great video !

[@squink182]

You are a true wizard Austin

[@romeocreanga7786]

Homie knows what he's doing 🤙🏻

[@localyz808]

Such a sick build , definitely the cleanest 4 runner i seen yet! I wish you lived closer to hawaii so i could pay you to do a transformation on my tacoma 😂

[@jagmasters7392]

Sweet ride! I really enjoyed the upgrade series of videos. Thank you👍🏽