4x4 Off-Road UTV Build - START to FINISH

From start-to-finish homemade 4x4 off road utility vehicle build made from used front wheel drive car parts, homemade tube frame and other homemade parts needed to make a car work. The whole project was built over a span of one year.

This is the last part of a series of a four wheel drive utility vehicle build to lessen the work load on my trusty 2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA. This partially answers the question "Why?" but for those who want to ask "why don't you just buy a UTV instead of building one?" I just want to say - I'm not made of money. UTV-s are ridiculously expensive, even the car I drive around daily is worth less (not worthless though!), hell, it is even worth less than my 2002 Honda ATV.

"How much HP will it have?" - the 1.4 litre FWD Peugeot petrol engine I'm using has 55 kw and this will not change, but the torque is tripled via the BMW E39 differentials I'm using to transfer power to front and rear axles.

"It will be too heavy!" - this project just like the firewood processor project does not have to float. And a heavier vehicle will handle better anyway when hauling heavy loads.

All of this fabrication is done in my tiny homemade workshop.

Stay tuned for future videos! Thanks for watching!

#donndiy #homemade #4x4
Soundtrack:
Demon - JVNA (YouTube Audio Library)
Controlled Distress - Biz Baz Studio (YouTube Audio Library)
Burlesque Heartache - RKVC (YouTube Audio Library)

Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[danbilotto]

I have watched all the episodes and this is simply incredible, how much work, and a meticulous one, dedication, knowledge and passion, i'm sure also the work behind the scenes (video edit) is putted into this magnificient build. amazing.

[JustMe-mgvw]

The only thing I’d have done differently assuming I had your budget and skills is to have had the engine totally rebuilt before installation. You’ve put so much time money, and effort into this build! Great job!

[olddawgdreaming]

Looks great Donn, don’t forget the “loose nut” behind the steering wheel !!🤣. Thanks for sharing with us, enjoyed watching everyone of the videos on this project. Now I will brew a new pot of coffee ☕️ and get ready for the next ride. Totally awesome what you can do and not burn the barn down. Stay safe and keep having fun. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[jimbobzepher]

Thank you for sharing your project, I looked foward to your posts every week. (Sunday Evenings).
I am inspired to now at the age of 56 to see what i can be achieved in a humble shed.
Cheers from Australia.

[neillawson]

You know it's not just the many hours of skilled trial and error in the build but also the vision to see BMW axles and a small engine and turn them into an impressive and practical car. Well done!

[yodasbff]

I've watched this epic build from the beginning and enjoyed every single video 👍. Almost hate to see it finished, hope you have more builds for us in the future. Thanks for all your hard work 👍👍.

[gusbrameloah]

Donny I have watched this build from start to finish and all I can say is totally outstanding. Every inch is a professional build, my hat is off to you sir! I am a ASE master technician and have watched you take on things that I have seen seasond tech struggle with and never blink an eye. Once again great job!!!

[DanKoning]

Donn I'm glad I didn't find you from the beginning only b/c waiting for the next video to come out would be torture. This way I can watch each series in its entirety as time allows. Btw, you deserve every compliment found in these comments. The 4x4 trailer [where I started], and this build have been outstanding. *God bless.*

[sonovoxx]

Fabulous build! Followed every minute! Looking forward to te next one!

[punkbloater]

You did an amazing job on this one, a massive undertaking and it turned out to be a capable off-road vehicle…
Only one thing is missing, the CUPHOLDER! 😁

[kvsteve]

What other channels call Builds are just "put back together"s. THIS is a Build! A bespoke vehicle.

[elbekanal]

Ein hervorragendes Arbetstier mit sehr grossem Spassfaktor. Tolle Arbeit👍👍👍😊

[Uglymuggcaraudio]

Just wow. That's all I can say. I pray I had half your shop and skill. I know deep down I could build something like that. I just dont have the tools shop or financial backing right now. I just love finding channels like yours that just fill my mind with new info and ideas! Thank you for sharing us a peak into your creative mind!

[aserta]

Came out splendid my dude. Here's to you using it for years to come.

[billwindham]

You sir are a master fabricator. If there is an apocalypse, you will be a survivor because of your ability to make things by using old car parts. A great skill to have. Look forward to your new videos.

[broca]

This workshop is incredible and the knowledge displayed is amazing to watch. You sir are a genius!

[arandafotografia]

Buddy, this thing kept me watching your channel for months... This thing is the BEST diy vehicle i've seen.
We need more!

[РинатРахимов-ых]

Офигенно зажигательная штука получилась! Производители всяких там мелких вездеходов да квадриков нервно курят в сторонке! С меня 100500 лайков. Ах да, можно ж только один лайк.

[JayDay-vz]

I’m so impressed. I’m disappointed I watched a lot of tv shows to see how this can be done. Your video here made it simple . Ty

[hermannwiedmann]

Der Kandidat hat 110 von 100 Punkte,
Auch wenn das Lenkrad immer noch auf der falschen Seite ist
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