North West Toys was founded in 2012 after Don decided to do a V8 swap in his ’94 4Runner (he was tired of replacing head gaskets on the 3.0) and also wanted more yet still reliable power. However, like many of us, he is loyal to Toyota. Then Toyota introduced the aluminum four-liter 1UZ-FE V8. This engine was reliable and powerful, and it was a Toyota! Unfortunately, no one was making the needed parts, so he gathered measurements and tools and built them all himself, and NWT was born. Since then, we have created and designed our parts lineup and built relationships with the best manufacturers and suppliers to provide as many quality, hard-to-find parts as possible for your Toyota needs.

In 2024, Devin, owner of Wolfe’s Fabrications, became Hawaii's exclusive North West Toys dealer. After doing 20+ 5VZ swaps, Devin UZ-ed his truck and became a full UZ believer. He ran into trouble with non-NWT parts and now uses NWT kits on all conversions. Devin and Don's partnership grew, ultimately leading to Don passing on the business to Devin and his sister, Robyn. This brother-sister duo grew up wrenching, and NWT is now a family legacy.

At NWT, we strive to provide the best service, the hard-to-find parts, and the best selection of parts for your diesel, 1UZ, 2UZ, and 3UZ applications. From suspension and solid-axle swaps to drivetrain and high-performance, you might find someone cheaper, but you won’t find anyone better! Cheap overseas and knock-off parts that don’t fit, wear out, or break are not the kind of parts you want and certainly are not the kind of parts we want to provide for you.