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 😂
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..
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.
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
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!
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.
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
@@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 - 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.
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 😂
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!
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.
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.
...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!👍🌞❤
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 ! 👍
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!
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.
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...
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
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 ❤️
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.”
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.
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.
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😀
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.
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 !
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 😂
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?
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.
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….
The most craziest, detailed, relaxing transformation I’ve ever watched.
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 😂
Amen 🙏🏼
What a transformation
Modification of the front and rear fenders to match the bumpers would be fire 🔥 too.
Agree!🤙🏽
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..
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.
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
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!
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!
One of the best 4Runners I've ever seen. The wheels and tires look so mean!!! Sick as always!!!
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.
Thanks man! I’m excited to finish the Tacoma too!
You make it look easy, I watched the whole thing and love the simplicity of your technique
Glad to see you are recovering quickly. Advantage of being young and healthy!
Love your builds man! They're always giving me inspiration for mine.
End result is insanely great, but the whole process is also super relaxing and satisfying to watch. Thanks for this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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
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.
Thanks!
@@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.
@@mynameisray keep hating from your stock minivan
@@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.
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 😂
Hard work always works. Super clean build, keep it up.
Can’t get enough of these vids
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!
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.
Nice! Been waiting on this video. Love the CAD (cardboard aided design) work on the front bumper.
Man these builds are awesome. I would buy this off you in a heart beat
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.
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.
This is no doubt a sickass build and transformation on a 4runner
Respect from Poland dude. Great work.
I have such a soft spot for 4Runners this came out beautiful thank you for sharing that gave me goosebumps the whole time watching.
Dude this is sick, I am trying to upgrade my 4runner and this, it just blows my mind, it does not even take long.
...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!👍🌞❤
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.
Nice!!! 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runners are some of the best and thanks for sharing how you and your wife made the transformation wonderful!
No Doubt! You are extremely hardworking and passionate. Keep the spirit bro! Regards from Africa
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 ! 👍
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!
These skills are un matched…
Just one man? Crazy stuff 🤝
Sick! Picked up a 99 sr5 4x4. In dark green, tires and wheels are on the way now
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.
Thank you I appreciate that!
Holy smokes, the most badass transformation of the year!
Greetings from a brazilian in Chile, buddy!
Damn, this is awesome.
That front bumper is so clean. Love it
Thank you!!
If I could have a 4 runner this would be the one ,even over a jeep Cherokee build. Nice work!
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.
Thank you so much 😀
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...
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
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 ❤️
Thank you!!
Liked as soon as thr carpets came out.
Subscribed when the bumper was replaced.
I loved the Bumper part, You are an Artist man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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.”
👌👌
The headlight trick, whoa, I had no idea. Great build!
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.
No, it needs commentating
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
I’m getting ready to build a 2000 4 runner so thank you for the videos.
Dude that's so sick! my dream to have one like that one day!
This is next level! Awesome work and good job filming it. Beautiful! Love my 3g4r
Thanks a lot!
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.
Thank you!!
I want this car sooooo bad. Hope the wife loves more than I do
Excellent work. Watching the front bumper being built was mesmerizing.
Thanks 👍
I think this dude has mastered all the trades.
The builds are nice man good job, I like how you paint all your builds.
Definitely my favorite build of this channel
Awesome … absolutely my heart beat ride for many years … thanks for the memories … in spirit, armand
Nice work man. Looks great.
That little fender bender looked like a great excuse to full build to REAL off road status!
one of your best videos so far
Another great job. You are talented my friend. Darlington, South Carolina
Oh sure why not let my affinity for runners grow even more😍
Very nice, that front bumper came out great
Austin gives us the chill pill we all need ..
Thank you goat
Thank you!!!
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😀
Homie knows what he's doing 🤙🏻
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.
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
What a beautiful build 👏💯🩶
Man, you're so badass.
I wish I could be that skillful.
Nice build clean and simple
Wooow! To do what you just did man, speechless. Something I dream of doing one day 💯🤙
Dude you are bad ass, I enjoy watching the work you do customizing Toyota’s.
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!
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 !
Easily one of the cleanest 4runners out there!
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 😂
Top tier content and craftsmanship
Bumper came out looking good!
This tire makes whole body look good .
great job on one of the greatest vehicles ever made
Brah. You make it look so easy. That runner is 🍒
Man, thing of beauty. Very nice 👍🏽 my son also likes it
That turned out so sweet!!
Nice job and you should be proud of your work quality … best of luck and happy motoring 👍
Turned out very clean lookin!! I've always loved that body style!! Well done 👏 👏
Welders always come through when you need em good work guy
Something about them 3rdgems. Got a 97 runner and man do i wish it looked this bad ass😮💨🔥
You are a true wizard Austin
Wow! Fantastic washing! I liked a lot! Glauber - Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Honestly did not know you could spray water directly onto the engine and components like that 😮, great video !
All that needs is a nice sound system and you'll be the coolest kid on your block
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?
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.
I love those headlights! I need them on mine
Beautiful work!!!!!! Great vid
This dude is a goat, amazing work and great video production
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….
That's good for another 50 years 👏 👍 😀 😊
Outstanding work and result !!! :)
This is the most reliable 4x4 SUV such a superb machine