He had me at 4” body lift. That’s when I realized the quote “half assed” fits into this equation. But those -77 off-sets were another giveaway and for the 1st time it’s “whole assed”. That’s when the term “mall crawler” comes into play.
I'm not a mechanic by any means but it seems to me he got water in his transmission breather tube and blew it. I looked on the forums and guys who do serious off roadng with these rigs will extend the breather tubes for the transmission, both axles and transfer case. Hate that it happened. Maybe while he's getting that fixed he can also get a proper wheel/tire setup. That wheel bearing would have likely lasted a bit longer if he was on 40x13.5 tires (which is the usual tire size when someone says they're "running 40s") on a 17 or 18" rim rather than the 24s he has on there. Needs a less aggressive offset, too. Right now it has the look of a mall crawler. Regardless of whether that's what it is, that's what it _looks_ like.
Believe it or not he bought this truck just as it sits now. He didn't do any of the mods himself. 😂 He had an issue with the transmission not too long ago. Had it repaired and it's apparently still under warranty. We'll see... hopefully they don't see the video 😂😂
What you saw pouring out of that dodge was what you used to see in the older frontiers radiator overflow called smod- strawberry milkshake of death. When the faulty factory radiators gave out, Like Mine did. I got lucky and salvaged it though.
Well fun was had and lessons learned! There is alot more to off-roading than tires and a lift especially if you want to go in deep water. I made lots of mistakes and had to learn the hard way how to build a truck to perform well and put breather hoses on everything! Extreme offset rims are very hard on bearings as well! I feel bad for him because that's not a cheap fix!
Hey brother we are going up this weekend. Planning citrus tomorrow and hard rock Saturday. Would love to go run some trails with you. Zr2 Colorado and Tacoma going.
That definitely sounds like fun. My truck has been down for a couple weeks. Still too old drive only and my wife’s gonna be out of town this weekend so I got the kiddos. Next time y’all go, keep me posted. I definitely want to!
@@4wdAdventurz Hey, I know I’m getting ahead of myself but when will your truck get the Titan swap? I’ve been a subscriber ever since your truck was stock it’s crazy to see the transformation!
@@TheZR2Kid i’m actually gonna have a whole video on that process next week. There’s a lot of options for the Titan Swap so I spent almost a week or so just trying to figure out which way I wanted to go. I have it all laid out now so we’re just waiting on the parts to come in.
I use to wheel with a dude that had a properly built dodge 1500; D60s, which were a bolt-in from the 1-ton, with f/r detroit tru-tracks and 37” super swampers. It was a beast and surprisingly capable.
Wish I had video of this truck climbing a nearly impossible rock face that several Jeeps rolled on. I also remember him driving over some burned out abandoned cars. Lol
That’s a big bill and all because he wasn’t familiar with the truck limits. Yes you can probably get through the water if you speed into it 10 times, no you didn’t relocate your tranny breathers and 150lb wheels will do that to your bearings!
@@4wdAdventurz Mine has some short stubby goretex type vents on the transmission and transfer case which should allow air in and out, but not water hopefully. I have extended my axle vents up quite a bit now (probably 48” minimum), but haven’t extended up the transmission and transfer case. The transfer case vent is 34.5” from the ground on my current setup and the transmission is 38.5” from the ground.
Jesus those 40s make 35s look small. Well hopefully he can get his truck up and running right without it costing a ton. This is why I’d never do that with my vehicle. I only have one vehicle and I just couldn’t risk it. Also truck parts are pricey just to go out there and break stuff. It’s super fun but not worth it in my opinion.
from my understanding, he’s fixing the axle tonight and the transmission had this issue before so it’s still technically under warranty. He should be up and running shortly. he’s got a 2023 raptor. So the Dodge is just the play toy.
😂😂😂. i’m not sure how that lift came about. My buddy bought the truck as it sits. Didn’t do anything to it. The previous owner put everything on the truck. Again, not sure why he thought that was the best route. 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
@@4wdAdventurz yeah man it sucks. but even for a play toy man, if you are doing this crazy fix after one wheeling, it is not worth it. I have a play toy and I take care if him because if it breaks I will need to fix it and I wont be able to play until it is done. I was wheeling on my daily until I save up to buy a play toy. nice channel man, Love how you explain the car specs every time before the video start.. Are you central Florida, we might be hitting ocala this Saturday if you want to join. it is a mixed group, jeeps and I drive a 1999 4runner.
@@SergioCabreraGari thanks for watching buddy. I appreciate it . yeah, I’m in the Ocala area. i’m pretty booked up between personal stuff and videos for the channel for the next month or so but if you head over to our Facebook group (link in the description) anytime we go for a ride I normally post on there and if you’re available, you’re always welcome
@@4wdAdventurz ohh cool. will check it out, Im from South Florida Miami, area. I just that I haven't seen any video on your channel with a 3rd gen 4runner and you are always looking for different brands and cars to show it up. will check the group... keep it up.
That’s why autos suck I’ve flushed more th350 727 autos off road if your in deep water now a little Mexico story. Some time in Mexico. A 727 got swamped bad someone got like 6-7 gallons of transmission fluid flushed it found the only 3 transmission filters from 2 stores.I learned a pump on a 727 had to atleast 1/2 to a gallon. Next morning drove it fine. Shifted fine
Autos don't suck. Not relocating breathers so that water doesn't get in sucks. Dodge/ram hasn't used the 722 in decades and they run ZF 8speeds now like the one in this video. My point is that autos are not the same that you remember
There worse today I’ve ran the vent up you still have issues your at mercy of your pan gasket. Next worry to address your transmission cooler lines. I would wrap tape around the rubber n metal plus a granny trans sounds awesome
@@dang5553 they are better today. Never had an issue with a newer trans, but I've had countless encounters with older ones and personally had 3 transmissions go out. Never a problem from the 2010s and up. I've been a mechanic over 10 years and was a roush tech. This ain't the 70s no more. And so what if it's a 66rfe, it's still better then a 722. I've had 700r4s and 4l60s crap out l, I've had 4t60 have issues, I've had 5r55e with problems. And no, not saying they are perfect, don't twist it. I'm saying they are for better today then they were.
No way I'd be doing that, that was deep! Great video.
He had me at 4” body lift. That’s when I realized the quote “half assed” fits into this equation. But those -77 off-sets were another giveaway and for the 1st time it’s “whole assed”. That’s when the term “mall crawler” comes into play.
hard to call something a mall crawler when it drives through 6 foot of mud and water lol
The Frontiers looked like little baby trucks next to that Ram lol. At least he made it through the water. That was impressive!
We were definitely the baby trucks! 😂😂
sorry if I missed it but where is this? almost looks like citrus out near Ocala
yep. It’s citrus.
@@4wdAdventurz thought It looked rather familiar haha good stuff bro keep it up
I'm not a mechanic by any means but it seems to me he got water in his transmission breather tube and blew it. I looked on the forums and guys who do serious off roadng with these rigs will extend the breather tubes for the transmission, both axles and transfer case. Hate that it happened. Maybe while he's getting that fixed he can also get a proper wheel/tire setup. That wheel bearing would have likely lasted a bit longer if he was on 40x13.5 tires (which is the usual tire size when someone says they're "running 40s") on a 17 or 18" rim rather than the 24s he has on there. Needs a less aggressive offset, too. Right now it has the look of a mall crawler. Regardless of whether that's what it is, that's what it _looks_ like.
Believe it or not he bought this truck just as it sits now. He didn't do any of the mods himself. 😂 He had an issue with the transmission not too long ago. Had it repaired and it's apparently still under warranty. We'll see... hopefully they don't see the video 😂😂
I take it you guys aren't buddies lol @4wdAdventurz
What you saw pouring out of that dodge was what you used to see in the older frontiers radiator overflow called smod- strawberry milkshake of death. When the faulty factory radiators gave out, Like Mine did. I got lucky and salvaged it though.
Oh yeah!? Dang. I haven’t checked in with you yet to see the progress on that tranny. I’ll keep you posted.
Crazy how absolutely inverse your trails are from ours out west. Two different standards of gnar lol
that’s why going anywhere outside of Florida is like driving on Mars. Everything is so different. 😂
Genuine question. Is the point of going rwd just to see if the truck can do it? Like why not just stay 4wd the whole time
Well fun was had and lessons learned! There is alot more to off-roading than tires and a lift especially if you want to go in deep water. I made lots of mistakes and had to learn the hard way how to build a truck to perform well and put breather hoses on everything! Extreme offset rims are very hard on bearings as well! I feel bad for him because that's not a cheap fix!
don’t feel bad for him. He has a 2023 raptor at home. He’s doing just fine. 😂😂
Believe it or not, he actually bought the truck just like it is.
@@4wdAdventurz Nobody said off roading is a cheap hobby. Why I don't do it and only watch you guys LOL
@@midlifecrisis7888 glad I can help 😂
Hey brother we are going up this weekend. Planning citrus tomorrow and hard rock Saturday. Would love to go run some trails with you. Zr2 Colorado and Tacoma going.
That definitely sounds like fun. My truck has been down for a couple weeks. Still too old drive only and my wife’s gonna be out of town this weekend so I got the kiddos.
Next time y’all go, keep me posted. I definitely want to!
@@4wdAdventurz Damn to bad. Would love to run some trails with you upthere
THAT THING IS MASSIVE! 😳😲😅
Yeah she's a big girl, for sure
@@4wdAdventurz Hey, I know I’m getting ahead of myself but when will your truck get the Titan swap? I’ve been a subscriber ever since your truck was stock it’s crazy to see the transformation!
@@TheZR2Kid i’m actually gonna have a whole video on that process next week. There’s a lot of options for the Titan Swap so I spent almost a week or so just trying to figure out which way I wanted to go. I have it all laid out now so we’re just waiting on the parts to come in.
@@4wdAdventurz Awesome, I can’t wait!
I use to wheel with a dude that had a properly built dodge 1500; D60s, which were a bolt-in from the 1-ton, with f/r detroit tru-tracks and 37” super swampers. It was a beast and surprisingly capable.
Dang. Sounds like a beast. I bet it was fun!
Wish I had video of this truck climbing a nearly impossible rock face that several Jeeps rolled on. I also remember him driving over some burned out abandoned cars. Lol
Do you guys ever cruise Richloam?
Yes! it’s been a few months since I’ve been there. But yes, we go there couple times a year at least.
That’s a big bill and all because he wasn’t familiar with the truck limits. Yes you can probably get through the water if you speed into it 10 times, no you didn’t relocate your tranny breathers and 150lb wheels will do that to your bearings!
😂😂😂 he definitely knows the limits. This truck is just a play toy. From my understanding it’s already fixed and ready to go again..
Ouch. Do you know what kind of transmission air vents that he had on the truck?
I don’t. I would imagine whatever comes stock.
@@4wdAdventurz Mine has some short stubby goretex type vents on the transmission and transfer case which should allow air in and out, but not water hopefully. I have extended my axle vents up quite a bit now (probably 48” minimum), but haven’t extended up the transmission and transfer case. The transfer case vent is 34.5” from the ground on my current setup and the transmission is 38.5” from the ground.
Nah do it for my entertainment 😂. Confirmed boat if she floats
Waters always bad news. It gets in to everything! Blew up and new motor once cuz it sucked in water and took out the main bearings 😢
Buddy I was shocked no water got in the intake (that we know of )😂.
Man that’s a bummer. Pay to play I guess.
392 Hemi! Take some of that turbo boys.
There's not a single turbo in the video...
Rip the ram 🐏 this is why I hate mud 😂😭
No escaping it here in FL. Lol.
ram and the driver are beasts . that was awesome
Ouch
Jesus those 40s make 35s look small. Well hopefully he can get his truck up and running right without it costing a ton. This is why I’d never do that with my vehicle. I only have one vehicle and I just couldn’t risk it. Also truck parts are pricey just to go out there and break stuff. It’s super fun but not worth it in my opinion.
from my understanding, he’s fixing the axle tonight and the transmission had this issue before so it’s still technically under warranty. He should be up and running shortly. he’s got a 2023 raptor. So the Dodge is just the play toy.
much more affordable to watch others break their stuff on youtube lol
😂😂 100%
@@crapshack9175 😂😂 very true! I live vicariously through these guys on UA-cam.
Honestly that applies to all vehicles though.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Since when is 4" of body lift included in 11" of lift? Hope it ain't hurt too bad.
😂😂😂. i’m not sure how that lift came about. My buddy bought the truck as it sits. Didn’t do anything to it. The previous owner put everything on the truck. Again, not sure why he thought that was the best route. 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
That was on hell of a drive! Tool a toll on the transmission but a win is a win!
bro, after the second attempt i would advise him not to do it. this could have been avoided. fck.
Lol. I mean I would’ve called it after the first attempt. It’s not as every day driver, just a play toy. He already has most of it fixed.
@@4wdAdventurz yeah man it sucks. but even for a play toy man, if you are doing this crazy fix after one wheeling, it is not worth it. I have a play toy and I take care if him because if it breaks I will need to fix it and I wont be able to play until it is done.
I was wheeling on my daily until I save up to buy a play toy.
nice channel man, Love how you explain the car specs every time before the video start..
Are you central Florida, we might be hitting ocala this Saturday if you want to join. it is a mixed group, jeeps and I drive a 1999 4runner.
@@SergioCabreraGari thanks for watching buddy. I appreciate it . yeah, I’m in the Ocala area. i’m pretty booked up between personal stuff and videos for the channel for the next month or so but if you head over to our Facebook group (link in the description) anytime we go for a ride I normally post on there and if you’re available, you’re always welcome
@@4wdAdventurz ohh cool. will check it out, Im from South Florida Miami, area. I just that I haven't seen any video on your channel with a 3rd gen 4runner and you are always looking for different brands and cars to show it up.
will check the group... keep it up.
@@SergioCabreraGari yeah man! There are a few folks in that FB group in you're (general ) area..
You should put even smaller rubber bands on that dodge. Awful look
😂😂😂😂 eh. To each their own..
Mud is ok. But water is a bad thing.
Another victim to the Green Hole 😅
I was surprised he made it all the way through being how full as it was. But the green hole got its revenge, in the end. 😂
That’s why autos suck I’ve flushed more th350 727 autos off road if your in deep water now a little Mexico story. Some time in Mexico. A 727 got swamped bad someone got like 6-7 gallons of transmission fluid flushed it found the only 3 transmission filters from 2 stores.I learned a pump on a 727 had to atleast 1/2 to a gallon. Next morning drove it fine. Shifted fine
😂😂 "someone"
Autos don't suck. Not relocating breathers so that water doesn't get in sucks.
Dodge/ram hasn't used the 722 in decades and they run ZF 8speeds now like the one in this video.
My point is that autos are not the same that you remember
There worse today I’ve ran the vent up you still have issues your at mercy of your pan gasket. Next worry to address your transmission cooler lines. I would wrap tape around the rubber n metal plus a granny trans sounds awesome
That was a 16 ram 2500 that has a 66RFE not the German 8 speed HP75
@@dang5553 they are better today. Never had an issue with a newer trans, but I've had countless encounters with older ones and personally had 3 transmissions go out. Never a problem from the 2010s and up.
I've been a mechanic over 10 years and was a roush tech. This ain't the 70s no more.
And so what if it's a 66rfe, it's still better then a 722. I've had 700r4s and 4l60s crap out l, I've had 4t60 have issues, I've had 5r55e with problems.
And no, not saying they are perfect, don't twist it. I'm saying they are for better today then they were.