Building a Mid-Engine KEI Rock Crawler

Welcome to Episode 1 of the ultimate Frankenstein rock crawler build! In this video, I break down the plan for transforming a 2020 Vantage Primo KEI truck into an absolute beast on the trails. We’re stripping the truck completely down to just the cab and bed, ditching the stock unibody frame, and preparing for some heavy custom fabrication. The Master Plan for the Build: Chassis: 1974 Ford Courier frame swap Engine & Trans: Mid-mounted 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 from a 2007 Lexus ES350 + U660E automatic transmission Suspension: Custom front and rear 4-link setup Axles: Super Duty Dana 60 (Front) & 14-Bolt (Rear) Wheels and Tires: 17" Beadlocks and 42" TSL Super Swampers Today is all about getting to know the Vantage Primo and tearing it apart so we can start mocking up the frame and mid-engine layout. If you're into custom tube work, engine swaps, custom suspensions, and weird off-road builds, make sure to hit that Subscribe button to follow the build step-by-step! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Vision: 2020 Vantage Primo 1:51 - Walkaround & OEM Details 6:00 - Disassembly Begins 14:46 - What’s Next: Frame & Engine Placement #RockCrawler #KeiTruck #Fabrication #OffroadBuild #2GRFE #4Link #Dana60 #14Bolt #CustomTruck #EngineSwap