Shop Talk: Vehicle Builds, Gear, How To's, DIY

Shop Talk: Vehicle Builds, Gear, How To's, DIY

ShopTalks are bite-size videos designed to show you the happenings in the X Overland shop! Get an insider's peek at truck builds, commonly asked questions, and behind-the-scenes footage as we work to get our trucks ready for our next filming and overlanding adventure.

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Shop Talk: Vehicle Builds, Gear, How To's, DIY
  • The Easy Way to Winterize your Camper or Truck

    If you need to winterize your overlanding or camping set up? Look no further!

    Today we are going to winterize a Four Wheel Camper Hawk, Patriot Camper X3 Trailer, and our 2021 Tacoma Build.

    Products used in this video:
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  • Ultimate Heater Upgrade for Your Overland Build

    Winter is coming and it is time to update the heater in Clay's Four Wheel Camper!

    Webasto is our go-to heater option for our cold weather builds in the fleet. Due to its fuel consumption and capabilities at higher altitudes, we chose the EVO 40 for this install.

    Are you looking to get away from...

  • Do These Things after Your Next Overland Trip

    Atigun is due for some maintenance after a summer of fun!

    While Atigun stayed home from the Africa Expedition, we still kept her busy around the western US. Now that summer is coming to a close and the team is back, it is time to hammer through some of the maintenance that we generally do after ...

  • What Happened to Our Gladiator Build?

    One of our most capable overland builds to date, Odin, came by the X Hangar for a build update!

    Scott, Odin's new owner, has been making some amazing changes to the build including a new motor, new axles, and other quality of life adjustments.

    Odin and Scott have been touring around the USA for...

  • XOVERLAND Garage Sale | 406 Cruisers Meet Up

    Garage Sale anyone?

    We loved hosting 406 Cruisers for a meet up/garage sale at the Hangar! So many rad overland builds that you don't want to miss.

    406 Cruisers is a local Toyota Land Cruiser Association chapter that spans the entire state of Montana. If you are local and looking for a cool gro...

  • How to Install a Cell Phone Booster

    Cell phone boosters are a tool that have become popular in the overlanding space due to their simplicity and ability to utilize an existing service that you pay for, your phone.

    The WeBoost Drive Reach Overland is made with overlanders in mind! The all-new mounting system gives endless options ...

  • 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Impressions

    The all-new 2024 Land Cruiser is here and the team is on-site to check things out! This new vehicle was built from the ground up with the heritage of the Land Cruiser in mind.

    Featuring a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that delivers 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of t...

  • No More Bumpy Rides for Tanner!

    Tanner's 5th Gen 4Runner goes on the lift for a new suspension set up!

    The all new CDEV option allows for us to control the dampening and rebound of the suspension on the fly from your phone!

    Join us as Tanner shares how he installs this suspension as well as tips and tricks on how to do insta...

  • How We Renovated our Shop

    It is time for a Hangar Face-Lift! Organization in the shop has become increasingly difficult with more vehicles and team members and that is where Levrack comes in. New storage shelves made us reconsider where we keep all of our gear and equipment and how we store it in the shop. While everythin...

  • The 2023 Sequoia Build Finale!

    The final stage of our 2023 Sequoia build - electrical. While the exterior of the vehicle looks wrapped up, we still need to wire up the brain and some final components for it to be ready for its upcoming Africa Expedition. The REDARC Rogue TVMS system is perfect for people looking to manage the ...

  • Is There A Perfect Overlanding Rig? Which Rig Would You Choose?

    Picking a vehicle for your overlanding plans is one of the hardest decisions when getting started. SUV? Truck? Motorcycle? The options are endless. We are here to share some knowledge after building more than 20 vehicles that we have used to travel the world.

    Which option is your favorite? Drop...

  • Building an Overland Storage System for our 2023 Sequoia with Goose Gear

    Join Tanner and the team at SEMA 2022 where Simba and Orion were featured in Toyota's Booth!

    Have you ever wondered what it takes to make Goose Gear storages systems? Brian Fulton shows Tanner around the headquarters in Huntington Beach, California before the 2023 Sequoia makes its way home to ...

  • Getting the Sequoia SEMA Ready! Armor, Wrap, and Rooftop Tent

    The name is revealed in Part 2 of the Sequoia build along with a list of upgrades as the team works to get this build ready for the SEMA Auto Show! First, Tanner's DIY skills come in handy as he utilizes the bottle jack mounting space in the rear for a custom electrical solution.

    Next up, the Se...

  • 2023 Sequoia - Suspension, Tires, and First Thoughts

    In this episode of Shop Talk, we’re beginning our newest build: a 2023 Toyota Sequoia Limited featuring a TRD Off-Road Package and the all-new IFORCE MAX Hybrid Engine!🤯

    Join Tanner as we take Toyota’s next generation of Sequoia from bone stock to the beginnings of an overlanding beast rolling o...

  • Putting the Final Touches on our 2022 Tundra Build

    Join us for the final installment of our 3rd gen, 2022 Tundra, full-size, overland truck-build series! Tanner puts the finishing touches on Orion with final interior installs such as the Goose Gear cabinetry, Webasto heater, and the ever-important charging ports, before taking our newest build ou...

  • What is a Battery Management System & How Do You Install One?

    t exactly is a battery management system and what does it do? Ever wonder how to install a Redvision by REDARC Battery Manager? Look no further than this next episode of Shop Talk! X Overland team member and expert truck builder, Ryan Connelly, crushes the install of the REDARC system into the Al...

  • Down to the Wire - Tundra Get's Comms & Lights!

    The 2022 Toyota Tundra build is coming along and it's time to dive into all things wiring! Tanner and Ryan give some great tips on the 'dark arts' of electrical wiring as they install the Icom Radio, Rigid Lightbar, and fog lights. Tanner also installs a breaker switch that can be flipped to prot...

  • Our Tacoma Gets A Makeover - Alu-Cab, Goose Gear Storage, & A Heater

    In this packed episode of Shop Talk, Raven, our 2020 3rd Gen Tacoma, gets a massive, overland, lifestyle system makeover featuring an Alu-Cab Canopy Camper, custom Goose Gear cabinetry, and a Webasto heater. Goose Gear owner/founder, Brian Fulton, is on hand to oversee this first-ever install and...

  • The Tundra Transforms - Alu-Cab, Bumpers, Roof Rack, & Lights

    Watch as this full-size Tundra truck build goes to the next level with a new Alu-Cab Canopy Camper system, a prototype front bumper made by CBI Fabrication, and a Prinsu roof rack with our signature Alu boxes, and Rigid lightbar! It's all hands on deck, even Cyrus hops in to help with the install...

  • Power Brake Upgrade on 2021 Tacoma

    What is one of the most overlooked yet extremely important parts of an overlanding vehicle build when it comes to safety and performance? The brakes. Find out exactly why and what a braking system upgrade looks like when we install a set of Dakar-proven Power Brakes in our Tacoma, Atigun. Shop wi...

  • Why Swap Out Stock Suspension? | New Tundra Build, Stage 1

    In Stage 1 of our 2022 Tundra Build, this 4th gen Tundra gets “completely transformed” at Dark Horse Customs! Clay explains the need for an overlanding suspension upgrade and how this modification done right can positively affect the performance of any vehicle. And who knew an OEM 80 Series Landc...

  • 2022 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra Overland Build Begins

    It's time for the newest X Overland truck build! In this episode of Shop Talk, our new 2022 Toyota Tundra tires hit the ground, and Clay, Tanner, and the rest of the X Overland build team spring into action! It’s off to SCS Wraps where something new is waiting to be installed on this new full-siz...

  • Prepping for a One Night Trip in the Montana Spring

    Shop Talk is back! Join us for a 'behind the scenes' look into all the happenings around the Expedition Overland shop. The crew is dusting off the trucks from the winter and breaking in some new crew members for a one night, shake down, Montana spring camping adventure. Learn about some tips for ...

  • Clay Explains all the REDARC Things!

    We get quite a few questions about Redarc and all of their power management systems, so, this week's Shop Talk is all about that! Clay does his best to explain the differences between the BCDC, Manager30, Redvision systems, and how to choose what you may need to run your fridge, air compressor, e...