We Put a Lift Kit on our $2000 Chinese Truck
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
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We put a lift kit on our $2000 Chang Li Chinese EV truck to make it a capable off-roader.
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This isn't the money pit we expected, but I kinda think its the Money Pit we secretly all want.
Secretly? Oh heck no! LOUDLY wanted!!
😂😂😂
Nah they should try a mini van like k car size isuzu or something
Buying cheap shit just for it to turn out twice as expensive in the end, while still being a cheap piece of junk, has to be the best kind of project out there
After 3 blown sab engines we lucky we gettin this lol
Their laughter at the truck’s incompetence was contagious.
*mr beast litterally just commented on my vid I came in the comments because I don’t know what to do I’m actually shaking* 😭
I mean, like... they really modified it and it's just stuff that no one would try but they did 😂😂😂
@@Jolzygrow up to begin with
@@Jolzy
1. No he didn't
2. Even if he did, who genuinely gives a f?
@@Jolzywe can see your comment history no he didn’t 🙄
Put a V8 hemi in the back
Dumbest idea ever.
do you only have bad things to say ?? 😂😂@@tyreleriqson1032
@@tyreleriqson1032It's perfect, I'm encouraged
The best idea so far
Lol it would fall apart
We need you guys to give this thing more power
that would be awesome
Tesla motor
Mo powah baby
@@BigG507gas engine with supercharger
Henry ruined the whole project by cutting the wiring
This truck just did more off roading than most trucks and SUV's will see in their lifetimes.
Cue the ubiquitous truck commercial music with the guy with the raspy voice talking about how tough it is.
@@GeneralChangOfDanangso tough that it'll drive even on the most pothole-ridden back streets.
thats why i prefer wagons 100x over suvs
Henry ruined the whole project by cutting the wiring
NOT true at all. where did you find that statement?
I love the cameraguy literally running alongside it not having any problem keeping up.
A lot of real offloading is slow. Slower than 1mph.
@@usonumabeach300what are they loading off then?😅
@@usonumabeach300 Are you saying that that wasn't real offroading? In a truck! 😮
@@Wazaarbazaarhe is chinese
Henry ruined the whole project by cutting the wiring
Im so invested i literally subbed just for this little truck please dont give up on the lil dude he came from a whole other country just to flourish into his true self 😭
Henry ruined the whole project by cutting the wiring
I'm so excited to see more of this little truck get better and better
I'm glad Jers $10k experiment on a $2k car is getting us more content. I'll be honest, it was sad to see all the hoops he had to jump through to get that glorified washing machine to Donut but it warms my heart to see you guys working on it.
“Working” is a bit overselling it.. more like thrashing it
Henry ruined the whole project by cutting the wiring
K swap it now !
@@wondergogon057 Imagine the kind of person who comments that over and over and over? I am imagining it right now. shivers
@@eriklarson9137God gives His toughest battles to His strongest soldiers
-someone
Henry is a force of chaos and his presence is always appreciated in these vids
but you should never leave him near power tools again
That was so frustrating. That dummy almost cost Donut the episode
Ruined the whole episode
@@AB0BA_69 shit happens. We all make mistakes. even retarded ones. and im sure the crew gave him shit for weeks.
@@AB0BA_69cry harder
@@wassupdummy Hi, Henry. Your incompetence cost Donut hundreds of dollars. I hope it comes out of your pay 😂
Hi. Im chinese. This vehecle is actually technically not car. In china some legal loophole allows vehicle like this be identified by law as electric bike, its just an electric bike that really looks like a truck. And because of it, it does not need license plate or driving license, and therefore very popular among people who cant bother with getting on
I have a few of comments here: (1) Many of the Changlis have an electric low gear, which you did not mention. Did you try that low gear? (2) You may be interested to know, these smaller trucks (and electric SUVs and cars; see Aliexpress) are used in China by the elderly (based on the conversation I have had with my Chinese friend at a factory there). These minis are used in contrast to motorcycles due to: the Chinese elderly population having a higher standard of living now days; the low(er) cost of these vehicles in China (under 10,000 yuan); and can come with heat and a/c which can keep a person out of the elements. Additionally, these mini vehicles are slightly safer versus a motorcycle. Sort of. I am not sure I would want to go faster than 40mph with that metal frame and body parts. That front bumper isn't going to do jack. (3) The engine you might want to consider is perhaps either a Predator 670cc or a Duromax 999cc. 22hp-35hp would be impressive gain in this little truck over the standard 5kw (or so) electric engine. There are people on UA-cam who have claimed the 670cc modified can get north of 40+hp (maybe more) with only a few mods (ie: Red Beard Garage). Since I would assume you are not using this truck for hauling, the pickup bed would be able to accommodate the engine and CVT transmission if needed, and you would have reverse, something a motorcycle engine would not give you. (4) Suzuki Samurai driveline components would work nicely for this application which could add 4x4 pretty easy. There are other routes as well, but you builders probably are already aware of them. Be seeing you.
Nadie haría en su sano juicio las modificaciones que mencionas. En primer lugar porque es un vehículo económico y para un uso determinado, no valdría la pena porque esa carrocería y metales no soportarían más de lo que tiene, esa estructura fue diseñada solo para uso dentro de espacios cerrados y controlados...
You should put an industrial brushed motor in it! They’re much easier to wire, and usually pretty cheap in comparison to a real EV brushless motor. Plus they’re a bit loud, which would fit in on the cheap Chang-Li
That would be great to see!
Won’t that have major overheating issues?
@@jasonfazio8212add cooling like fans
I think they should put a ICE in it.
@@shashanksarode2456nahhh, that would melt, hehe
I think Jerry’s growth on this channel has been one of my favorite things to watch.
Definitely
Henry ruined the whole project by cutting the wiring
@@wondergogon057 exactly, i don't know how the hell he found himself working on the chang li on an important video, like who the hell is he.
I had to chuckle when he said he failed geometry class because AFAIK he has an engineering degree. My engineering program had a three-semester mechanics course that was 90% geometry and 10% integrals.
@@ZACKARDO Nobody, including Jerry who has an engineering degree, would have expected the entire fucking wiring harness to run through that spot directly behind the fog light. Either Henry is just a producer who has no clue of cars who just got told "cut that off" or he is somebody who does know cars who made a mistake that anybody could have made. That *I* could have made.
Either way, you need to calm down.
Im a welder and my dream is to build something for these guys!!! Love what you do keep it up
Def would like to see how you guys would do in trying to keep it electric while making it more powerful. Would be an interesting challenge to see.
When they mess around with the Changli, I immediately click on it because I know immediately that it will be pure comedy and insane to watch. 10/10 man.
Also I can claim the title of the first person the leave a comment on the Donut Racing Show on Apple Podcasts
@@swetanksisodia8298 60 years later:
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@@swetanksisodia8298 Oof.
Zach: Complains about the welding. Also Zach: Performs an equally bad welding job as replacement. Yikesss
@@Ava-qe4qe weirdchamp. entire youtube channel is so bizarre to me.
These are the kinda donut videos I like, where they explain and show how things are put together on a car/ toy car.
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Repent to the devil “you shall be judged for the sins of pushing your horrible beliefs on innocent, non tainted souls, for that I’ll take your soul” The Ruins 666
@@brodywilcox7652bloody brilliant mate
@@brodywilcox7652 it seems that some wealthy christian american group has a network of bots that randomly post their crap under all videos. Report these bots as spam.
Henry ruined the whole project by cutting the wiring
Nice build
The editing and production of these videos has become next level recently! Keep it up Donut 👍
Jerry "sending" that thing over 3 inch bumps was frickin hilarious
I would absolutely love to see a massive power upgrade and revisit this videos off-road testing and some on road testing
come on jarred, what is that profile picture man. what are you doing?
Do furries off road?
maybe overclock the motor with larger controller?
Using all Chinese "performance" parts
Loona pfp go crazy 😂
WE NEED A SERIES ON UPGRADING THIS AMAZING TRUCK
You’re watching it homie
We need a whole channel dedicated to just pimping out this truck, testing it, breaking it, and rebuilding it.
Henry ruined the whole project by cutting the wiring
AND SHOWING IT TO MATT
LS swap. 2jz perhaps. Boat motor. Ford ranger it.
Easily the best auto duo on YT. So hilarious!. We need you guys to give this thing more power.
This is turning into a giant power wheels and I'm all for it.
If you want to keep it electric you could probably use an Emrax 228 motor. They have plenty of power for something that small and are extremely light. A lot of FSAE teams use them for their cars.
Or hell just swap in a predator engine
Ben nye the science guy
They should use a Zero motorcyle engine imo.
Yeah, my first thought with the new tires was not enough power to run them.
What about providing more voltage to the Motor
You guys are going to make this a mid engine truck. I feel it in my bones.
Mid engine Cummins swap with Westen Champlin anyone? Lol
MID ENGINE TRUCK MID ENGINE TRUCK MID ENGINE TRUCK MID ENGINE TRUCK MID ENGINE TRUCK MID ENGINE TRUCK MID ENGINE TRUCK
@@failmuffin69 and then have whistlindiesel test its durability
Mid engine ?? Its electric truck where did the electric engine come from....never seen one before have you ??
@@hankyspanky1987 ever heard of a swap
A whole series on this truck would be amazing
THE GENIUS THAT CUT THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSED CHAOS. THANKS ALOT
Jobe and Jer have the best chemistry lmao these guys are always hilarious when they do a video together!
I think a Hayabusa engine is a fantastic idea. What about putting an AWD drivetrain in as well?
We should install 6 suron motors!!
*mr beast litterally just commented on my vid I came in the comments because I don’t know what to do I’m actually shaking* 😭
@@Jolzyalright bro
@@Jolzyparasocial rat
pretty sure even a Briggs & Stratton utility engine would be an improvement. a Hayabusa engine would probably be too much for the truck's weight, but AWD would work around that pretty well.
Y'all are like two kiddos who just got their first mini electric jeep riding around your parents dirt driveway 😂😂 I love it, just pure innocent joy!
Jerry laughing makes this video!!😂😂😂
That truck still a better off-roader than those phony mall crawlers and bro-dozers that cost 70k and above
Exactly 🤣👍
Mall crawlers are the worst man! I have an 01 Legacy wagon that ECS in Windsor Locks CT helped me build that’s got a 3.6L swap from a newer Outback and we twin turboed it, coilovers, Brembo’s, Turbo XS boost controller and BOV’s, AEM ecu, etc. it’s on RPF1’s and semi slicks. At our local mall at one point a mall crawler idiot and his 12 year old girlfriend were laughing at me calling me “Tokyo Drift” as I’m Korean and drive a very riced out car. The difference being that I go to Maple Valley routinely for track days and have legitimately been going to various tracks for years to not only network but become a better driver. Where as the man child with the mall crawler hasn’t ever been off road unless you count the the planters between parking lots at the mall
You can tell its a true offroader by how jerry-rigged and jank it is by the end
did you watch the whole video?
*mr beast litterally just commented on my vid I came in the comments because I don’t know what to do I’m actually shaking* 😭
A sports bike engine would be dope af, 1000cc+. Keep up the good work guys!!
The honda valkyrie 😏
Search tuk tuk with busa engine.. mad crazy.. if they crash in video.. they will be like squashed tinned tuna.
Eh I kinda wanna see them keep it electric, tho idk much about electric mods...
They won't do it, they are the importer of record and they signed an EPA vehicle compliance form to get it in. Its also in california. If they run it by any of their lawyers they will have a conniption.
I wonder if china makes combustion engine versions? Maybe import rules and everything would be even more expensive and difficult/impossible.
😂😂😂 you two off roading in the beginning was hilarious
You need to add more challenges to donut like top gear. It’ll take donut to the next level.
I'll say that one of the positive and negative power leads is plugged in the place of the other causing the drive and reverse to be inverted in control signals and once you find and switch them around the controls should be fixed (make sure to mark/engrave the wires[write which wires are for what] properly so it is easy to find them in the future).
Was typing this then found the comment! Probably is something simple like this.
Man, I love how when you were driving around over the bumps in the dirt that from the outside it doesn’t look that bad from the inside you just see Zack flying around 😂😂
Give this thing more power baby
Need more of this series
That power control in the passenger seat is so sketchy 😂😂 I love watching your videos they are so entertaining to watch.
at 2:18 jobe is turning into the frontman of a heavy metal band!
Tip for those Prius pedals, they are all the same pinout (I think) AND they share their function and pinout with a number of manufacturer's pedals like Subaru. You can go get one from a junkyard from a gen 2 Prius and use it np.
Whatever motor you put in it, I'm all for it!!
I love Jeremiah laughing hysterically as Joe hangs on for dear life
dafinitely
Jeremiah’s laughing at the beginning was contagious for sure! Keep up the good work guys!
left wheel spin marks on the dirt... impressive 2:52
really enjoy this video... really fun to watch
I love the dynamic of Jerry and Jobey
I love that not only did you guys show your mistake with the harness, but showed the proper way to fix it 👍👍
They didn’t fix it tho 😂
@@blakeog2034 i mean...... ssshhhhh!!! Lmfaooo
They did fix the Harness! They had just blown something else a pedal or whatever.
Most automakers wont let you fix it the way they did. Crimp connectors are now preferred over soldering.
Soldering is not the correct way to fix it. Aerospace demands crimps because they're more robust to vibration and corrosion.
0:45 better statement "we already
Took it out on the sidewalk "
The best thing about this video is seeing Jerry Cracking up and Jobe seriously thinking he is going to die in that little trash can! lol
Jerry is dying… not from the truck but from laughter!😂
I love the sketch upgrade of the electric truck at 0:15 with a gas can and a snorkel. It makes as much sense as using this thing as an off roader
I want that chapter where they install a coyote engine, an ls3 or a hemi in that troka 🤣🤣
From the outside of the truck, these two look like a couple of toddlers trying to go off road with their Walmart Power Wheels.
Lol 😂❤😂❤😂
Love it!!!! Can’t wait to see whats next.
You guys need to keep putting money into this little beast!! I know if you modified this thing enough it would become a legendary truck for car/truck community 🤘
Fr
Put a giant turbo on it
The new version has a much much bigger and better bed, rated for 1700 lbs / 750 kg, which is 500 lbs more than the version shown here. It has a far better clearance as well. With the new bed, it is a really, really compelling choice.
I love how you guys always try your best to do any work on any car with the utmost love and care.... and if it doesn't work it's the most "real mechanic stuff" the world has ever seen
lmaooo bro i was dying, i love this show so much
you guys need to upgrade more to the truck like: battery ,electric motor, it will make it much faster and stronger
I don't often laugh out loud alone in my house while watching a yt video. You guys having a blast radiates out immediately with the content
So down for more of this series! Hayabusa swap would be hilarious, but I think a bigger electric motor would also be very entertaining.
Good Job!! This is the most hilarious video that I've seen on UA-cam ever!!!😆
Loved this episode
I think you guys should stick a Harbor Freight Predator 670 engine in there. Down the road you can add some performance parts to it to beef it up. You should be able to get a few more episodes out of it that way.
i just commented a similar thing i think it would be a good idea
that would be sick, maybe get Grind Hard Plumbing Co too turbo or supercharge it eventually.
@@bigjoe3434 I was thinking the same thing. That thing is small enough you could pull the drivetrain out from under a 4x4 ATV or small SBS. Pair that with the 670 and a turbo and you'd have one smokin' little rig.
You guys definitely need to do some sort of small engine swap on this thing. It could be a lot of fun with some more power. Start small and work your way up to like a hyabusa motor
Some kind of 2-stroke is a good starting point. Maybe borrow the engine out of the 3-wheeler?
props to whoever picks the music, went hard
Later thought, you guys have to fix her so she's the support truck for the Ranger during the Norra 500 you'll race... 🤔😁
I hate that the entire harness was cut, and it became a two man control truck.
Would've loved to see what it could do without that problem.
Me too, a little disappointed since I was hoping in the future they would take this thing to the next level on some silly trails but without control of both the throttle and steering, its dangerous and probably out of the picture
It's better this way
@@james48228 its fixable tho
@@james48228did you watch until the end? They’re planning to engine/motor swap it
Yeah and it wasn't even James that cut it lol 😆😆 total waste of money since they couldn't find compatible parts to fix the pedal
I absolutely LOST IT with the inside view of that truck! I was trying to guess whether Jeremiah and Zach were going to get banged to pieces, or die laughing first. I had tears down my cheeks and everything, hilarious, great episode!
Why were you CRYING? Nothing about this video was sad. I felt upset more than anything else.
@@GardenGuy1943 Um... yeeeeah, it was my deep sadness that overcame me. It must have been me empathizing with the truck, travelling all that way across the ocean, just to be laughed at.
$2000 China trucks are VERY SERIOUS, after all.
@@GardenGuy1943you okay Dean?
@@jergarmar i know it can be tuff, hang in there!
@@christianmccombs1913 THANKS MAN 👍
"Let's see if we can do it in reverse."
"Naturally" 😂
love these types of vdeos loved th honda one too and especially love hilow
I love this please keep building this thing. This is the kind of content I miss, Builds are always exciting.
converting the truck to gasoline powered would be one heck of a improvment
Oh my - putting a nasty big motor in that thing would be hilarious and probably very unsafe.
@@giiiddyup L S S W A P nah i'm joking but old engine from civic that they have would be monster in such a tiny car
Why convert to gas? Just drop a Plaid drivetrain in there. Plenty of power.
@@ColinFoxcheaper to put an icu in it
@@ColinFox bc funny noise straight pipe hood stack quadruple compound turbo ls superscharged engine go kaboom haha
Grind Hard Plumbing is taking theirs Cheng Li to the next level...with more power baby!
I have a pickman classic with a 4in lift, swapped the controller and battery to overvolt the motor with a constant 10kw at 90v with about 300ah of lithium. Great little truck but with the mods ran me around 20k and top speed is 60mph
A QS180 motor would possibly be a great swap, if there's enough clearance on the existing axle to handle it.
Also, build your own battery from high-grade surplus LFP cells, bought from someone like Battery Hookup!
I wouldn't be surprised if Battery Hookup throws some free cells your way. (I have no affiliation with them, by the way).
Congrats you guys are now Certified Chang Li Mechanics.
this thing just makes everyone laugh so much for no reason, its cute n spunky lil oversized powerwheels for big kids
This was freaking wild. This car is like a buffer looking golf cart.
Something like a Zero motorcycle motor would be great choice for the truck. Compact and has a lot of power compared to the stock motor. Rich Rebuilds proved with his Rat Rod that this setup is powerful enough to do burnouts
You should look into hub motors. You could do a 4 wheel drive setup with those and potentially reuse the battery.
If you decide to go for a combustion engine swap I say go for a twin turbo harbor frieght predator.
all of this ^^^
This is the right idea
This is the best video I have ever seen, my stomach is killling me from laughing so hard.
If you have to have a motor, I would look for one from an electric pallet jack, or forklift. The guys at the channel Cars & Cameras could give advice on putting an engine together, they are sponsored by Go Power Sports, and know other people who might be able to help.
The donut Buddy cops are back and I'm here for it
I love how the truck is creaking like the damn titanic is breaking apart as it goes over these small ass little bumps 🤣
7:10 I loved the cumbia song in the background 😂
It would be cool to see a complete overhaul/rebuild of one of these trucks.
Thats why we subscribe to Donut, they put all there time and effort to making awesome car videos
You guys need to buy another one, or two and do a high/lo truck challenge with these hahahah
Tht things a freaking go cart!
Another highly entertaining episide
I'm not gonna lie, the efforts they took to get the car back up and running after the wiring harness got cut was worth enough for me to say that this is the best video they've ever produced
the production value on these videos is getting absolutely insane
Unlike the production value of that truck :D
U should make that the official Dunut mobile, and get it wrapped.😂
Please keep building this thing
being apart of the donut team must be so much fun! Jerm and Zach were having the time of their lives during “testing” 😂🤣
@@Landon-si5xcI'd rather blow myself up.
This is the kind of stuff that makes donut media such a good UA-cam channel👌
More Chang Li! Moooore
New part of this better come out asap