Also with regard to rear wheel size and the fact that it has steering, you need to take into consideration that Tesla has admitted that they have the rear steering amount (degrees of movement) set fairly low right now, but it's a tunable parameter they can change in software. They might open it up for more movement later, so larger tires might have an issue if Tesla sends out a software update.
Good video. I like authentic, objective stuff like this more than over-produced fanboy stuff. Thanks for posting so quickly. Looks like you’ve got good aftermarket ideas already in the pipeline.
Looks a lot like a Monroe and associates video well done. A little prep would have been nice like quicker moving of the lighting and having an aero guard removed to see the front suspension. But that will come as you do more of these videos. Well done. Great content.
To be fair, I’ve seen a lot of content of people whining about the negatives because they dislike Musk and it colors their entire world view. Nice to see a fair video.
$$$Air suspension $$$ OEM systems are so nice when there new. This thing’s going to be needing 5000-7000 in compressors and air shocks 8-12 yrs down the road . So many Cadillac Escalades that the owners parted with big money for the same style system.
Epically expensive and Musk could go to court to force you to only use Tesla approved. They are the Apple of BEVs Rip you off to work on it, and they are NOT providing diagnostic info like any car with a normal OBD2 interface has.
Wow, Ken Guyer? Ha ha, miss you - loved working with you, and sure could use your fabrication skills these day. We did some cool stuff back at SLP! email me at info@tsportline.com so we can connect!
Looks like that rear swaybar is a solid one. You didn't comment on that, but it would makes sense for the smaller rear one to be a solid design. I agree showing the rear bumper cap on was a miss. Are you guys going to make a hidden winch bumper for the front? A skid plate that also goes wide enough to become rocker protectors would be good too. Just so you are aware, aluminum skid plates stick to rocks. Steel ones slide over. For real world use, aluminum isn't usually worth the weight savings.
Battery tray will be aluminum. Stainless does a better job of skidding off rocks but gives a serious risk of galvanic corrosion hitting the battery case. It could have a thick plastic layer between but aluminum removes the risk. Don’t mix metals. Same issue arises if the thin aero plates are replaced with stainless steel. It can be used but will need plastic washers. Ideally glue them to the stainless so they don’t fall off during fitting.
A lot of trucks don't even have a rear sway bar, so it's no surprise that the rear is significantly smaller. Aluminium with a UHMW coating would probably work best for the skids (a common option among serious rock crawlers).
@@tareskisloki8579 those trucks without rear anti-sway bars also have leaf springs which resist roll (since they must twist to allow roll), so it's not a direct equivalent. I doubt you'll find a truck (or any vehicle) with an independent rear suspension and no rear bar, but I may be mistaken.
For a split second I thought, those rear brakes don't look too beefy. Then of course I had to smack myself. Doh!! This truck will have massive regen. Tesla brakes hardly get used at all.
@@boostav I suppose to some degree because it's so heavy and has enough torque to pull more. Those tie rods and ball joints don't exactly bring to my mind the word robust.
At the end of the day its a big crossover made for the odd unsealed road. its not going to be tough as a dedicated off roader with solid axels and leaf springs
Great walkthrough! Looking at the stock truck this is NOT meant to go off road other then gravel with no potholes at low speeds. Those pressed steel control arms with most likely spot welds, especially in the rear with how long they are (huge pressure/stress points) and total lack of under body protection would all crumple with a small rock. Also plastic bumpers? wow. Good news is, gives you guys huge opportunity for aftermarket! Needs bumpers, skid plates, new arms, tie rods, sway bars....
Very Interesting to see this close up after hearing all the hype. How many of these will actually see real life usage or end up as status symbols will be interesting. Keen to see one in the flesh if they ever hit Australian shores. Cheers for the video mate. Much appreciated.
Very useful, i was able to go up the colorado mountains in a awd model 3 where you saw nothing but awd trucks with big tires like this, the awd is amazing so i dont see how this would have any issues. No diff hanging etc.
Pretty decent breakdown. The drive by wire is a first for us and we make every Tesla steering column. The cybertruck column is very unique in many ways. Also there is a very good chance I touched the steering column in that particular vehicle as I was helping engineers get the line to be able to make them.
I was hoping we would get an answer as to why the underside rear of the truck has that large plastic box that makes the departure angle worse. You said there's nothing under it, so why is it there? Does it help with aero? 🤔
@@TSportline I figured, it's just a shame that it does reduce its departure angle, and it would have been nice if it actually had another purpose- that it wasn't just hollow. No, I guess if it increases the range, it's definitely still worth it
what is the air pressure port on the fender on the passenger side? is that simply for acess to suspention air for serviceing or is that the compressor option add on? that would be sick if this is a option you get a small doored fender and boom add on board air
Great tear down vid!! I would caution the placement on the lift, the COG of these CTs are more centered and you have it way too asymmetrically loaded to the rear.
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"These are the Tesla wheel nuts"... umm those are standard alloy-wheel nuts that are readily available from autoparts stores and also on other cars as well.
I had to laugh! They tried to think of everything. But the one thing they didn't anticipate: How much bigger tires can I put on it? There's still just a little bit of gap to bridge between the product development teams and the wide range of buyers they're seeking to attract.
@@davidmenasco5743maybe they know their market. How many people that are serious about trucks would go anywhere near this? The marketing can make wild claims just so the buyers can repeat them and say they're driving a serious truck with the risk of them trying to treat it like a serious truck.
Looks like a front suspension and tie rods from a Polaris side-by-side. Matts Off Road will be dragging a lot of these around. Will be interesting to see one burn and those stainless steel panels flying off once the Elmers glue holding them on unbonds.
ah just leave the dents and creases - it's a truck. I worry about dings in steel because of rust - with Stainless - just let it ding and crease - who cares.
There is the problem. With all the electronics in the PLASTIC fender flare, that crease would cause problems unless fixed. My truck has plenty of dents and dings with no plans to fix so that is not what I was talking about.@@mikesawyer1336
In my country we want the steering wheel on the right, is there a way to order from overseas can it be moved to the right hand drive? This is Fiji we drive on the left side of the road!
I see plenty of non-stainless steel metal parts down there that will be subject to rusting over time. Those who think they can use their CT as a boat in sea water like Elon has claimed, you better not try it.
No, the top is a bump-sensor. It's soft and flexible, and tells the pump to stop before any damage can occur. The top of the truck never touched/moved the sensor.
@@TSportline I plan to use this for heavy duty winter plaza work. Ploughing snow, need a winch for potential towing applications, and my intention is to buy a truck with the battery extender so winter range loss doesn’t affect my productivity. Given it’s an EV this could be lower cost to operate than an F-150. We have high voltage chargers there so refueling this EV will be easy. Hope you can come up with a solution for us. We need a fleet of these things.
@@NikoMoraKamu Probably, but Tesla's control arms feel like hardened plastic to me. They mass produce them very cheaply, we have hundreds of them sitting on the floor of the service center here.
Honestly I have been driving my model 3 for 4 years and over 110k miles so my biggest gripe is range and for me because I drive in the city so much that stop and go is a range killer any improvements in this area is much appreciated
@@michaelyounes29 The problem is the vehicle was already made "lightweight" to begin with. The model 3 has the most simplest design and everything on it is already lightweight as is. Only way to make "improvements" on the range is getting the long range version.
Calling city traffic a range killer debunks the claim that you own an EV and exposes that you didn't even do some research into the topic before writing your FUD story.
For me a real pickup truck must have a least 1 solid axel. The front suspension it's a joke, one ball joint on upper control arm. They supposed to put 2 separate strong control arms ,means 2 ball joints , in stead of triangle control arm !
Can you change the steering angle by hand with the vehicle powered off? (Imagining doing front driveline work where you move things to get access to bolts)
Undersprung, under-clearance and spec’d tolerances for on-paved driving, the steer elements of balljoints, tierods and swaybars will be owner-consumables. Ditto on brake rotors, pads and spindles on all four corners which will wear like chocolate oreos. In short - a showpony.
I agree with you on the suspension components, but as far as brakes are concerned, don't forget regen takes up most of the load and wear that typically needs to be accounted for on conventional vehicles.
It's the most made in the USA truck. It will pull an F350 down the road backwards until the f350 rims grind down to the axles before it has to charge. The regen brakes are going to keep the rotors cool. Chevy and other have made ball joints out of plastic. Sway bars usually do not need replaced. They do not wear.
@@mr.zillasalt5924So tell me you didn't see the video of this vehicle getting stuck off-roading in snowy area while carrying a xmas tree in the bed. It had to be rescued a vehicle in Ford line of trucks. Its pretty much a show pony. Honestly I found it pretty sad that after all that trash talking that guy did, it was a competitor that helped it out. Just saying...
Thanks for publishing this video. It was a little rough but I know you don’t usually do these. With a little practice I’m sure you’ll make them look slick, no worries.
Unfortunate it wasn't designed to accept larger off-road tires, but I understand why it couldn't be a priority. Aftermarket skid plates and bumpers will be a necessity for anyone taking this off the pavement with any regularity. Those wheels aren't great (sorry). You might have to think outside the box and incorporate some geometric shapes to get something to look better than the OEM's. Anything that accentuates the round shape will probably stick out like a sore thumb on this.
That's why it's not a real truck Lol!!! It's just a Honda ridgeline with stainless steel body! Look at the suspensions of the Ford raptor for example they are made to accept much bigger wheels, much higher suspension travel..... this will never equal that!
@@carholic-sz3qv That's just silly. This thing wheels like a beast. The air suspension alone gives it a significant advantage to a Ford pickup off-road. Once you account for the difference of no drive train hanging, your Ford doesn't even qualify for the conversation.
Personally, I think it was a big miss to show the back with the plastic on. Lots of people are interested in seeing what is inside that lower lump because it was not there in the prototype.
@@TSportline Would prob require aftermarket upper a. Arms, but even then your running into the front end. Those really look close to the larger tire you could fit without serious work
Dont give elon idea, DRM on tires, they got bluetooth right there, Soon youll get a error message, car in limp mode because of non approved tires, please pay $4000 to enable unsupported tires functionality
I wouldn't call this a dissection but more of an inspection.
yes, first step...more coming!
nest episode, front wheel removal
Thanks for your input.
@@TSportline But nothing in the title indicates more episodes that actually are about dissecting the truck.
@@epicinator2372"first look"
That lift got me really nervous :D
Seriously though. His lift says it's rated for 10k, yet it was lifting this thing like it weighed 20k.
it works good!
@@lupavo1738i agree
That's just what they sound like. They have locks in them. His isn't a very high end lift either.
Time to buy a body-worn microphone.
Why would you choose to make a great video like this with out proper sound?
Honest question. Please answer.
Yes, was shot and posted in a rush - people anxious to see the content faster this time. 😂
hahaha you're a goober @@Manimal2191
If it’s worth recording it’s worth a close-mic 🙏
He's got no money left to buy one 😂
I have a feeling one of these is gonna catch on fire on the rubicon
Let's hope not!
Also with regard to rear wheel size and the fact that it has steering, you need to take into consideration that Tesla has admitted that they have the rear steering amount (degrees of movement) set fairly low right now, but it's a tunable parameter they can change in software. They might open it up for more movement later, so larger tires might have an issue if Tesla sends out a software update.
Lol, these fancy new vehicles are great but really a headache in alot of ways!
Good point!
I haven't put a massive amount of thought in it but I don't think tire size would effect rear steering
@@randylahey2242the larger the tire is, the less it is able to rotate before the inner edge of the tire will hit the inner fender etc.
My 1995 nissan skyline has rear wheel steering, its not new technology 😂
This truck could be in a remake of back to the future....😊
You could make a drinking game out of every time he says "pretty straightforward."
🍺🍺🍺🍺....🍺.......🍺 we wanted you to have a new game!
3:00 that screw on top of front tire looks like it prevents snow chain installation. It looks to be too close to make chains fit. YMMV
Also the proximity of the front inner wing will also kill the idea of snow chains. But an angle grinder may fix the bold issue ;)
Screw? 😂
Most put snow chains on the rear wheels.
Not an ideal winter vehicle in the mountains, climbing mountains in cold climates, and trying to stay warm is going to kill its range.
@@johntruongpictures If it's the 4x4 version then all wheels would need them or the traction control would get all upset
Good video. I like authentic, objective stuff like this more than over-produced fanboy stuff. Thanks for posting so quickly. Looks like you’ve got good aftermarket ideas already in the pipeline.
Thank you! We rushed it out, but figured most would want a look, over a well groomed video
Looks a lot like a Monroe and associates video well done. A little prep would have been nice like quicker moving of the lighting and having an aero guard removed to see the front suspension. But that will come as you do more of these videos. Well done. Great content.
I highly respect these 3rd party after sales beauty/utility add-on companies.
They give the car the personalization we wanted.
CHEERS!
oh wow had no idea the bumper covers were plastic.. the finishing on those is pretty convincing lol
youll be able to swap them for powder coated steel that will look stock
Probably helps with the infamous pedestrian impact... 🤷♂️
plastic for sure
on it!
I had the same thought
To be fair, I’ve seen a lot of content of people whining about the negatives because they dislike Musk and it colors their entire world view. Nice to see a fair video.
Thank you!
Aftermarket parts and services for the CT will be epic.
😊
$$$Air suspension $$$ OEM systems are so nice when there new. This thing’s going to be needing 5000-7000 in compressors and air shocks 8-12 yrs down the road . So many Cadillac Escalades that the owners parted with big money for the same style system.
Epically expensive and Musk could go to court to force you to only use Tesla approved. They are the Apple of BEVs Rip you off to work on it, and they are NOT providing diagnostic info like any car with a normal OBD2 interface has.
Yes, failures on this will be so expensive, and Tesla will not honor warranty if you did anything to it that Tesla did not install.@@JohnDiMartino
@@JohnDiMartinoremember, this is a Tesla, so it will need bag replacement in about a year if it is actually wheeled
Because this is a one speed transmission, any wheel diameter change will change the top speed and acceleration and efficiency.
Good points!
You guys are just knocking these out! Keep them coming.
Thanks! Will do!
Are you getting close to the Lift capacity with the Cibertruck? Im afraid shops are going to soon find out their lift/floor foundation was not enough.
Minor gripe: Sound quality. Can you get a lapel mic? Thanks
@@ralstm1major gripe, peanut shaped head poser in a polo
Mice, Rodent proof Interior ?? SW-Desert has this problem for vehicles ?
Good stuff Brian, looks like your doing well. -Ken "from the SLP days"
Wow, Ken Guyer? Ha ha, miss you - loved working with you, and sure could use your fabrication skills these day. We did some cool stuff back at SLP! email me at info@tsportline.com so we can connect!
Looks like that rear swaybar is a solid one. You didn't comment on that, but it would makes sense for the smaller rear one to be a solid design. I agree showing the rear bumper cap on was a miss. Are you guys going to make a hidden winch bumper for the front? A skid plate that also goes wide enough to become rocker protectors would be good too. Just so you are aware, aluminum skid plates stick to rocks. Steel ones slide over. For real world use, aluminum isn't usually worth the weight savings.
Yes, we'll cover more on another video. We were putting this back together for the customer, so had to rush a little bit.
Battery tray will be aluminum. Stainless does a better job of skidding off rocks but gives a serious risk of galvanic corrosion hitting the battery case. It could have a thick plastic layer between but aluminum removes the risk. Don’t mix metals.
Same issue arises if the thin aero plates are replaced with stainless steel. It can be used but will need plastic washers. Ideally glue them to the stainless so they don’t fall off during fitting.
A lot of trucks don't even have a rear sway bar, so it's no surprise that the rear is significantly smaller.
Aluminium with a UHMW coating would probably work best for the skids (a common option among serious rock crawlers).
Great look at parts us gearheads care about! Thanks!
@@tareskisloki8579 those trucks without rear anti-sway bars also have leaf springs which resist roll (since they must twist to allow roll), so it's not a direct equivalent. I doubt you'll find a truck (or any vehicle) with an independent rear suspension and no rear bar, but I may be mistaken.
suspension and brakes look like standard DOT for light duty trucks for North America.
Yes, looked fairly typical
It's basically a Honda Ridgeline powered by a electric power plant.
@@moabman6803 Far more capable than a Ridgeline, matter of fact more capable than the average 1/2 ton.
For a split second I thought, those rear brakes don't look too beefy. Then of course I had to smack myself. Doh!! This truck will have massive regen.
Tesla brakes hardly get used at all.
@@boostav I suppose to some degree because it's so heavy and has enough torque to pull more. Those tie rods and ball joints don't exactly bring to my mind the word robust.
Maybe next time you do an inspection, prep your team, have things set up, and cut out the time the lift is moving. Cool to see the underside tho.
That's the plan! We wanted to share this quick as a start!
Luxury car
Ha yes
I would worry about cracking the front and rear castings, they look very thin in places. How would you repair this?
I thought the same thing, abit of salt and corrosion there will cause havoc, leta hope they choose the right alloy.
Short answer, you don’t. -Autobody tech
Another auto body tech here. Buying new parts to replace stuff is the only way.
Another auto body tech here. Buying new parts to replace stuff is the only way.
Another auto body tech here. Buying new parts to replace stuff is the only way.
Just waiting on these to hit Moab, Utah 😂
Lets go!
The suspension looks less robust than I was expecting...
“Looks”
Love the plastic aero panels 😂 what could go wrong..
At the end of the day its a big crossover made for the odd unsealed road. its not going to be tough as a dedicated off roader with solid axels and leaf springs
It was interesting to see, looks a lot like Model S / X
Especially the rear spindles. A lot of leverage on those short spindles
I definitely wouldn't take it off-roading
we will see!
Very cool, I think this is the first video yet to have the car on a lift and take some stuff apart.
Surprised the lift could hoist that turd.
thanks
Do you have a video of you taking the black piece on the sides off? I need to run wire for my rock lights in that
Tesla should use its cameras to recognize when people are keying the car and send a jolt to them through those panels ⚡️
That aldready exists its called sentry mode...
Bro, you can't key the HFS (stainless), unless you use a diamond.
@@jed2049shit! my key broke. 😂
yes
That bolt above the front tire will cause snow chains to hit it?
yes, that would worry me
Do we have any idea if the mountings near the front hooks will be able to accommodate a snowplow rack ?
Why?
@@lenardgor I thought it was obvious... To install a snowplow! The rack goes on the truck, the plow goes on the rack.
Yes, seems to be the strongest accessible point in the front,
@@TSportline Hi great video, are we talking Front hitch mount?
Great walkthrough! Looking at the stock truck this is NOT meant to go off road other then gravel with no potholes at low speeds. Those pressed steel control arms with most likely spot welds, especially in the rear with how long they are (huge pressure/stress points) and total lack of under body protection would all crumple with a small rock. Also plastic bumpers? wow. Good news is, gives you guys huge opportunity for aftermarket! Needs bumpers, skid plates, new arms, tie rods, sway bars....
So just like every 4x4 on the market that costs under 80k
Crazy to have no armor on a vehicle you market as off road capable
coming soon! we are working on a kit
What was up with that weird shuffle at the start?
Ha ha, who knows - funny though!
Very Interesting to see this close up after hearing all the hype. How many of these will actually see real life usage or end up as status symbols will be interesting. Keen to see one in the flesh if they ever hit Australian shores. Cheers for the video mate. Much appreciated.
Thanks!
Very useful, i was able to go up the colorado mountains in a awd model 3 where you saw nothing but awd trucks with big tires like this, the awd is amazing so i dont see how this would have any issues. No diff hanging etc.
Pretty decent breakdown. The drive by wire is a first for us and we make every Tesla steering column. The cybertruck column is very unique in many ways. Also there is a very good chance I touched the steering column in that particular vehicle as I was helping engineers get the line to be able to make them.
Thanks!
All I can think about is hitting a giant mud hole and losing the ability to steer
Looks like a urinal even wrapped in black , wow ❤
oof!
I've seen urinals with more shape to them. Probably made more solid too and have self cleaning.
I was hoping we would get an answer as to why the underside rear of the truck has that large plastic box that makes the departure angle worse. You said there's nothing under it, so why is it there? Does it help with aero? 🤔
It's an aero feature, but its mostly empty
@@TSportline I figured, it's just a shame that it does reduce its departure angle, and it would have been nice if it actually had another purpose- that it wasn't just hollow. No, I guess if it increases the range, it's definitely still worth it
what is the air pressure port on the fender on the passenger side? is that simply for acess to suspention air for serviceing or is that the compressor option add on? that would be sick if this is a option you get a small doored fender and boom add on board air
We suspect it is for service, like if the main compressor dies.
Maybe it's for "pressurizing" the battery pack before you go "boating".
@@dlux703That can be done from the main screen without manual mechanical work.
Someone buy this guy a flashlight for Christmas
ha ha, yes please!
I imagine an all wheel alignment is always needed after hitting some rust belt pot holes
Which is fairly easy just by looking at this, there's only toe adjustments here.
It doesn't need it. It's meant for offroad
ha ha
Those body lines and gaps look awesome
THAT WRAP THOUGH!!! 👌👌👌👌
Yes!
Great video!! 👏👏👏 Munro would LOVE to touch this Cybertruck! 🤤🤤🤤
Munro will have one soon enough.
@@richardkule9384Yes, I thought that he was going to be the first 😉
thanks!
Great tear down vid!! I would caution the placement on the lift, the COG of these CTs are more centered and you have it way too asymmetrically loaded to the rear.
good point!
Interesting point
What kind of watch you wearing? And tell us about those bracelets you wearing.
Ha, nice...the details! Watch is a Garmin Fénix smart watch, titanium - I love it, best runner/multi-sport watch ever. The bracelet is David Yurman, gift from my wife
FYI the thing he calls a radar is actually a Bluetooth antenna for Phone Key.
Gotcha, thanks for the correction!
The one on the front bumper? That does look like the radar from the FCC registration...
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Ha ha, gave up on the hair and concern about it decades ago. Let's go, hair optional! ha ha
Thanks for touring us around the tesla truck I already subscribed want to see more videos like these
Thanks for the sub!
"These are the Tesla wheel nuts"... umm those are standard alloy-wheel nuts that are readily available from autoparts stores and also on other cars as well.
Well, they are unique in that Tesla uses a wider taper than most. No magic, but wider than most all other lugs.
Man! that bolt right above the tire.
yes, gotta space out a wheel to clear
I had to laugh! They tried to think of everything. But the one thing they didn't anticipate: How much bigger tires can I put on it?
There's still just a little bit of gap to bridge between the product development teams and the wide range of buyers they're seeking to attract.
@@davidmenasco5743maybe they know their market.
How many people that are serious about trucks would go anywhere near this?
The marketing can make wild claims just so the buyers can repeat them and say they're driving a serious truck with the risk of them trying to treat it like a serious truck.
What 20 x 9.0 spec offset are you guys running on the wheels?
Looks like a front suspension and tie rods from a Polaris side-by-side. Matts Off Road will be dragging a lot of these around. Will be interesting to see one burn and those stainless steel panels flying off once the Elmers glue holding them on unbonds.
🤣🤣
will be interesting
Rory will have some epic comments too😁
I'm seeing some portals being awesome! Like weld portals
Did you just hit the lift cross bar with the top of the truck?
no, ha ha
I've been waiting for this for 4 years!
Nice!
I love those Tire aero cover design ❤
Awesome, we love to hear that!
I wonder if Callahan will make Brake Pads for it !.
Tommy is working on those.
Very helpful
thanks!
Ohh man dis baby gonna raise some hell. Elon what have you given us 😎🏆💯
💪🏼
Oops, accidentally crease the rear fender flare --- $6000 repair. Like the rear tail lights of the Ford truck with all the sensors - $3500 each.
ah just leave the dents and creases - it's a truck. I worry about dings in steel because of rust - with Stainless - just let it ding and crease - who cares.
There is the problem. With all the electronics in the PLASTIC fender flare, that crease would cause problems unless fixed. My truck has plenty of dents and dings with no plans to fix so that is not what I was talking about.@@mikesawyer1336
wont be cheap!
Is all load on the lower control arms and not the upper? So beefier lower control arms makes it better for off road.
That wiring was tiny. Jumping up to 48v was smart.
It really is, nice to see
Yes, there are so many 48v accessories out there, probably billions of choices🤣
@@BigEightiesNewWave there are no billions of choices
In my country we want the steering wheel on the right, is there a way to order from overseas can it be moved to the right hand drive? This is Fiji we drive on the left side of the road!
We will see!
I see plenty of non-stainless steel metal parts down there that will be subject to rusting over time. Those who think they can use their CT as a boat in sea water like Elon has claimed, you better not try it.
we will see!
like that this video wasn't planned at all, raw footage of basics. and can see dudes thoughts
Thanks for watching! Was for sure raw
5:10 OMG you just damaged the roof with the extra push up!
Relax, that’s not true. That wire with foam around it is a height sensor, the rack won’t go higher.
No, the top is a bump-sensor. It's soft and flexible, and tells the pump to stop before any damage can occur. The top of the truck never touched/moved the sensor.
ha ha, roof is fine. Nothing touched.
Will this truck accommodate a winch and potential for snow ploughing ?
Maybe, need to figure out a battery / power solution
@@TSportline I plan to use this for heavy duty winter plaza work. Ploughing snow, need a winch for potential towing applications, and my intention is to buy a truck with the battery extender so winter range loss doesn’t affect my productivity. Given it’s an EV this could be lower cost to operate than an F-150. We have high voltage chargers there so refueling this EV will be easy. Hope you can come up with a solution for us. We need a fleet of these things.
Sweet wheels
Thanks!
Brian always rocks at explaining everything. Great video!
I appreciate that!
I can’t wait to see all your videos too 👍🏻🎥
Lol
Are rear upper and lower control arms stamped steel?
they look stamped to me
@@NikoMoraKamu Probably, but Tesla's control arms feel like hardened plastic to me. They mass produce them very cheaply, we have hundreds of them sitting on the floor of the service center here.
yes
Holy crap it's huge
Quite large, yes
I love when vehicles are easy to lift. I feel like companies are making it harder and harder. Looking at you Ford.
this one is easy to jack up / lift
After market is gonna have a field day with this thing.
Working on it!
I don’t think that’s “radar elements” up front. Probably crash sensors. I think Cybertruck is vision only.
It's a Bluetooth antenna for Phone Key.
Auto Pilot Radar
Honestly I have been driving my model 3 for 4 years and over 110k miles so my biggest gripe is range and for me because I drive in the city so much that stop and go is a range killer any improvements in this area is much appreciated
I'd be interested to see how lightweight you could make a model 3 if money was no object and how this improves range.
@@michaelyounes29 The problem is the vehicle was already made "lightweight" to begin with. The model 3 has the most simplest design and everything on it is already lightweight as is. Only way to make "improvements" on the range is getting the long range version.
Calling city traffic a range killer debunks the claim that you own an EV and exposes that you didn't even do some research into the topic before writing your FUD story.
interesting
Umm how would stop and go traffic affect an ev at all? It should use even less battery because the motor is being engaged less often.
this is awesome... Munro-like review! love it!
A bit different, but timely and well done.
thanks!
Do you think lift kits are going to be available
We are working on this. With the air suspension, a good bit of testing is required to validate.
For me a real pickup truck must have a least 1 solid axel. The front suspension it's a joke, one ball joint on upper control arm. They supposed to put 2 separate strong control arms ,means 2 ball joints , in stead of triangle control arm !
No solid axles here ha ha
Yep, like calling a Honda Ridgeline a truck- it’s FWD😅
Can you change the steering angle by hand with the vehicle powered off? (Imagining doing front driveline work where you move things to get access to bolts)
i really hope that the lift hes using can hold the cybertruck weight without issues lmao
If it doesn’t he has about 7,000 pounds of futuristic truck on his head
It did look a bit unstable to be honest!
Boingboing...
It looked like he hit the CT’s roof on the crossbar..
It is the lightest EV truck of all of them, so I wouldn't worry.
this is a greatly appreciated review !
Thanks for watching!
The aftermarkcet to fix these shortcomings is going to be interesting
Very bad to almost impossible you mean!
yes
Awesome, thanks for this, great info.
thanks!
Undersprung, under-clearance and spec’d tolerances for on-paved driving, the steer elements of balljoints, tierods and swaybars will be owner-consumables. Ditto on brake rotors, pads and spindles on all four corners which will wear like chocolate oreos. In short - a showpony.
I agree with you on the suspension components, but as far as brakes are concerned, don't forget regen takes up most of the load and wear that typically needs to be accounted for on conventional vehicles.
It's the most made in the USA truck. It will pull an F350 down the road backwards until the f350 rims grind down to the axles before it has to charge. The regen brakes are going to keep the rotors cool.
Chevy and other have made ball joints out of plastic. Sway bars usually do not need replaced. They do not wear.
In other words, exactly what 99% of truck owners need.
@@mr.zillasalt5924So tell me you didn't see the video of this vehicle getting stuck off-roading in snowy area while carrying a xmas tree in the bed. It had to be rescued a vehicle in Ford line of trucks. Its pretty much a show pony. Honestly I found it pretty sad that after all that trash talking that guy did, it was a competitor that helped it out. Just saying...
No ball joints are made of plastic. An f350 can tow more than this.
Love the black
us too!
Thanks for publishing this video. It was a little rough but I know you don’t usually do these. With a little practice I’m sure you’ll make them look slick, no worries.
Glad it was helpful! We rushed a bit, figured everyone was more interested in getting the info instead of waiting for a better video
Are there mounting provisions for a goose ball hitch in the bed?
Dont see that!
Awesome info video. Please come out with any and all accessories you can make in order to improve the vehicle
will do!
This is a great inspection video.
Glad you think so!
Yes, wheel spacers, always a good idea.
Doable, for sure! Just need to be mindful of when this lowers, that fender clearance matters.
I want 5" lifts for CT and 32" Rock wheels.
don’t spacers have issues such as durability, and extra stress on bearings etc.?
@@bartwaggoner2000 Yes, they do and affects alignment to a degree. I was actually being sarcastic in original comment.
@@bartwaggoner2000 Have also seen them shear off wheel studs.
I'm more impressed when they took it in the woods with just a little snow and it had to be pulled out with a ford !
ha ha
Unfortunate it wasn't designed to accept larger off-road tires, but I understand why it couldn't be a priority. Aftermarket skid plates and bumpers will be a necessity for anyone taking this off the pavement with any regularity. Those wheels aren't great (sorry). You might have to think outside the box and incorporate some geometric shapes to get something to look better than the OEM's. Anything that accentuates the round shape will probably stick out like a sore thumb on this.
Agreed, we are working on various upgrades like you mentioned! Our Rivian lineup (EV Sportline) was good experience in prep for this!
That's why it's not a real truck Lol!!! It's just a Honda ridgeline with stainless steel body! Look at the suspensions of the Ford raptor for example they are made to accept much bigger wheels, much higher suspension travel..... this will never equal that!
@@carholic-sz3qv That's just silly. This thing wheels like a beast. The air suspension alone gives it a significant advantage to a Ford pickup off-road. Once you account for the difference of no drive train hanging, your Ford doesn't even qualify for the conversation.
This suspension doesn't look much different than a standard soccer mom SUV setup.
@@AlexMousavi That time your mom hit some ice and slid off the road driving you to work makes you an expert on the subject in your mind?
So I’ll assume there won’t be a snow plow mount for these “trucks”?
Well, it's doable - maybe not easy
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. There are lots of weak points in this grotesque monster.
Why watch?
maybe, we will see
I’m just here to look at the new Falken’s 🤙🏻
Personally, I think it was a big miss to show the back with the plastic on. Lots of people are interested in seeing what is inside that lower lump because it was not there in the prototype.
We didn't confirm, we need to play around with the settings next
Just guess but isn’t that the in-bed storage compartment much like the honda ridgeline?
Like Munro said, this is not really an exoskeleton like they claimed it would be.
It has some exoskeleton to it, the panels are flat for sure and no rolled edges. it's unique.
@@TSportline Rolled edges ! they are just bent on a press brake.
Looks like you could grind an inch of that bolt off. Then could fit a 295 65r20 that is it.
Should fit without grinding, it's less than an inch in diameter between that and the stock 285/65 R20
There will be ways, aftermarket loves these challenges ha ha
@@TSportline Would prob require aftermarket upper a. Arms, but even then your running into the front end. Those really look close to the larger tire you could fit without serious work
Where did they get the design inspiration from? Toddlers sketchbook?
Elon!
I'm surprised they even let the tire come off without plugging in a computer to restart the computer lol
ha ha
Dont give elon idea, DRM on tires, they got bluetooth right there, Soon youll get a error message, car in limp mode because of non approved tires, please pay $4000 to enable unsupported tires functionality
@@stephenfazekas5054 sounds like your giving out the ideas lol