MotorTrendMotorTrend
  • News

  • Reviews

  • Buyer's Guide

  • Videos

  • What's My Car Worth?

  • Events

  1. Home

  2. /
  3. Watch

  4. /
  5. 4x4 Garage: 2023 Toyota Tacoma Overland Build, Part 1

0:00 / 0:00

4x4 Garage: 2023 Toyota Tacoma Overland Build, Part 1

To kick off season 2 of 4x4 Garage, Christian Hazel and RealTruck upgrade a 2023 Toyota Tacoma that any overlanding enthusiast can do at home!

Related Videos

4x4 Garage host Christian Hazel returns to the Big Tire Garage to update the drivetrain behind the Cummins R2.8 before taking the saw to the body to stretch the TJ body to fit the custom chassis under the Jeep. While Ian cuts the Jeep frame in half AGAIN to replace the front half with a custom frame section and finally slinging the axles up under the Jeep.

15:29

4x4 Garage: Cummins Heritage Center Vehicle Builds, Part 2

Video created by Little Dot Studios.

18:25

Dirt Every Day | New Cheap Truck Challenges!

After adding some overland upgrades, Cody Busch takes the Ford Bronco to the 2023 Overland Adventure. We find some weak points on the trail so it’s back to Wood’s Offroad in San Marcos, CA where Christian Hazel and Johnny Wood add some final parts to make this Bronco a trail-capable overlander.

12:59

4x4 Garage: 1988 Ford Bronco Build, Part 3

The all-new Toyota Tacoma is here for world domination. These are five things to know about it right off the bat.

2:42

Five Things To Know About the 2024 Toyota Tacoma

Highlight of Gerber Custom Shop Knives and Multi-Tool Process

1:07

Christian Hazel Gerber Custom Center Drive Multi Tool

Exhaust and paint for the Ultimate Shop Truck

2:29

Exhaust and paint for the Ultimate Shop Truck

True, there are eight Tacoma trims. But only one stands out as our favorite.

0:38

2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look: What's the Best Tacoma Trim So Far?

TRD Sport, Limited, TRD Pro, and Trailhunter—what's the difference? We walk you through the new Tacoma's most exciting trims.

1:00

2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look: These Are the Most Exciting Toyota Tacoma Trims

Quick review on the Drive Shafts for the 2020 LRJ.

4:42

Quigley Custom Driveshafts on the 2020 Long Range Jeep - UA Build Part 20

This time Christian heads back east to Ian Johnsons Big Tire Garage for another ambitious project.  With two iconic Cummins powered vehicles needing a refresh, Christian and Ian make quick work of the worn our high mileage Jeep TJ that started the Cummins R2.8 Crate Engine program years ago saving it from the rust that is consuming the frame and body be beginning the process of turning the TJ into an LJ.

13:44

4x4 Garage: Cummins Heritage Center Vehicle Builds, Part 1

MotorTrend
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Newsletters
  • Automobile Magazine
  • MotorTrend
  • Truck Trend
  • Four Wheeler
  • Super Street
  • Lowrider
  • Advertise With Us
  • Reprints/Permissions
  • Hearst Autos
  • Car Comparison Tool
  • Car Research
  • Car Finder
  • Best SUVs
  • Best Sedans
  • Best Trucks
  • Best Hybrids
  • Best Electric Cars

Join Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletters to get the latest in car news and have editor curated stories sent directly to your inbox.

Explore Offerings

Hearst Autos

A Part of Hearst Digital Media

©2025 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Notice
  • CA Notice at Collection
  • Your CA Privacy Rights/Shine the Light
  • DAA Industry Opt Out
  • Terms of Use

Follow us