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
  • EP18: 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...

  • EP17: 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...

  • EP16: 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...

  • EP15: 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...

  • EP14: 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...

  • EP13: 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...

  • EP12: 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...

  • EP11: 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...

  • EP10: 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...

  • EP09: 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...

  • EP08: 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 ...

  • EP07: 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...

  • EP04: Rebuilding a 2018 Toyota Tundra Suspension

    Ever wondered how to un-install your suspension and/or send in your suspension for a rebuild? In this week's Shop Talk, Tanner shows you how to take off the Tundra shocks and gives a few quick tips to help the process. The 3rd Gen 4Runner is also in need of some re-tuning on its set up so he send...

  • EP03: Changing the Oil in Our 2015 4Runner

    Join Tanner for an oil change on the Expedition Overland Toyota 4Runner! He goes through each step on how to do this yourself, rebuilding the oil filter, and some quick tips he's learned along the way. He tops it off with a new synthetic oil we are trying out from Pennzoil and this overland built...

  • EP02: Radios, Communications, & Sat Phones for Overland Travel

    Join Clay as he does a quick dive into all the ways Expedition Overland uses our comms and satellite phones! From CB radios, GMRS, and Ham radios, he gives a quick overview of how these perform differently. Clay then chats through satellite phone communications and why it's a good idea to have on...

  • EP01: Changing a Tacoma Leaf Pack in a 2016 Tacoma

    Welcome to Shop Talk! This series covers all of the happenings inside the X Overland Shop (or hangar). With so many truck builds to maintain, its never a dull moment. In this first episode, Tanner dives into replacing the rear leaf pack on the X Overland Toyota Tacoma as well as swaps out the tra...