Building a Mercedes G-Wagon in 7 days [Filmed in 4K]

Published at : 13 Dec 2025

In 1979, Mercedes Benz crafted the beginning of one of the strongest legacies in off road history, the G-Wagon. While most of the world is aware of their true nature, they've been relegated in America as mall crawling status symbols. Follow along as I attempt to shed proper light on this amazing platform, taking this 2010 G550 and unleashing its true potential over an action-packed 7 day build.

Watch this G-Wagon go from stock to complete expedition vehicle in stunning 4K.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
04:23 Paint Correction
08:00 Camping/Overland/Remote Work Mods
10:55 Suspension, Wheels, Tires
15:07 Sound System
18:10 Final Thoughts


Links to anything covered in the video (in order of appearance):

Filming at Black Mountain Motorworks
https://www.blackmountainmotorworks.com/

Detailing
(Done by AWL Detailing: https://awl-detailing.square.site/)
Adams Polishes:
www.adamspolishes.com

Amber front turn signals
https://jackwagonoverlanding.com/products/oem-mercedes-orange-turn-signal-lights

LED tail lights
https://jackwagonoverlanding.com/products/led-tail-light-rear-turn-signal-sequential-turn-signal

Overlanding/Camping Equipment
GOBI Stealth Rack+Ladder
https://www.gobiracks.com/product/gobi-mercedes-g-wagon-stealth-rack/

Autohome Columbus Variant Rooftop Tent
https://www.autohomeus.com/products/columbus-roof-top-tent/columbus-variant/

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
https://www.goalzero.com/products/goal-zero-yeti-1500x-portable-power-station

Goal Zero Yeti Link Expansion Module
https://www.goalzero.com/products/yeti-link-expansion-module

ARB Zero 63 qt fridge
https://arbusa.com/portable-fridge-freezers/zero-fridge-freezer/

ARB 2500 black series awning
https://arbusa.com/tents-awnings-camping/awnings-accessories/

Suspension, Wheels Tires
(Done at TruAutomotive: https://truautomotive.com/)
Jackwagon Overlanding 4" Suspension:
https://jackwagonoverlanding.com/products/jwo-4-inch-100mm-lift-kit

Alpha Wheels Grenades 17x9"
https://alphaequipt.com/collections/wheels-proto/products/grenade

General Tire - Grabber X3 - 35x1250
https://bit.ly/3HBFT43

Soundystem
(Done at PDA Road Gear: https://pdaroadgear.com/)
Head unit:
https://bit.ly/3vVqkBe

Dash kit I used for head unit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HQ2ECY0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sub (misspoke in the video - it's an 8" not a 10"!)
https://bit.ly/3zQjBcS

Front Speakers:
https://bit.ly/3PeFN6f

Rear Speakers:
https://bit.ly/3QDjsAb

Sub amp:
https://bit.ly/3zPUlDy

Speaker amp:
https://bit.ly/3BWwbtK

Dash cam:
https://bit.ly/3doUjv3

Backup cam:
https://bit.ly/3paCLVW