Aired: 03/22/2010 | Views: 3,729 | Comment
Our 800 horse mud monster finally sees its first mud hole. We'll recap this project from early beginnings as a '87 3/4 ton Chevy, to it's transformation into a open-header floor masher. Plus we'll look at the importance of the spotter... (18:04)
We ready our rig’s drivetrain for hardcore wheeling, including an upgraded Turbo 400 transmission, and an NP205 transfer case with enhanced low-range capability for steep hills. Plus: a look at the latest in powdercoating technology!
Aired: 03/9/2013
It’s down to the details on our “buggy in a box” build! 42” tires, air struts, and full hydraulic steering bring our crawler closer to the trail. Plus: what’s the perfect wedding gift for a wheelin’ husband? Find out, on this week’s Driveway Rescue.
Aired: 03/2/2013
We outfit our Toyota for adventure, with solar battery panels, a rooftop tent, serious body protection…all the items that make an expedition vehicle, an expedition vehicle! Plus: a trip to Moab, for the Easter Jeep Safari.
Aired: 02/23/2013
Our budget-friendly, ready-made rock crawler project continues, with a 5.3L salvage yard engine and link suspension. Plus: start-to-finish coverage from the SETTC, one of the most demanding hill climb events around!
Aired: 02/16/2013
We’re rebuilding our Toyota Tacoma from the ground up, making it a 100% self-contained expedition vehicle. The foundation: a comprehensive suspension upgrade, including a solid front axle, heavy duty leaf springs, and all-terrain tires.
Aired: 02/9/2013
After the engine in our diesel rig pulled almost 1,000 HP on the dyno, we realized we had too much truck for the trail! So we’re turning it into a hardcore mud buggy! And, we’ll help a viewer upgrade his driveline in our first “Driveway Rescue”!
Aired: 01/26/2013
Our F-150 update rolls on, with a supercharged 5.4L bringing the boom! We’ll update the electronics to handle our V-8, and reuse some key components to save money. Plus: high-stakes racing at the East Coast King of the Hammers Qualifier!
Aired: 01/19/2013
Our “tube chassis in a box” needs some axles! Using only basic hand tools and a welder, we’ll fabricate a wicked front axle from two bargain junkyard housings. Plus: we visit Hudlow Axle, to get some handmade shafts for our custom creation.
Aired: 01/12/2013
Our five-stage TJ build is complete, and we’re ready to get out of the shop for a while! We’ll find out how well our driveline and suspension improvements handle the rocks… and test our dual-purpose rig’s body protection, too.
Aired: 12/15/2012
You want to build your own tube buggy, but you don’t have a garage full of fabrication gear. We’ve got a solution: a DIY chassis kit. With a welder and some basic tools, you can build a trail-ready tube chassis. Plus: insane hill-climb action!
Aired: 12/8/2012
We’ve upgraded our F-150 to handle and accelerate like the Raptor, but it still LOOKS like an old pickup truck. We’ve got a plan to take care of that! Plus: the finishing touch on our TJ project… suspension seats for long days on the rocks.
Aired: 11/10/2012
To perform like a Raptor, our F-150 needs a stronger engine. Today, we’ll bottle up some Lightning, with a budget-friendly junkyard find. Plus: a detailed breakdown of the major components of the Jeep Speed racer.
Aired: 10/20/2012
Each year, hundreds of devoted Suzuki fans gather at the Zuwharrie Trail Ride in North Carolina. We crash the party with our aluminum-tubbed, turbocharged Samurai, to find out just how well our ‘Zuk’ compares to the competition!
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When you’re stranded on the trail, the phrase most commonly heard is, “I wish I would’ve brought…” We examine the gear that you need to carry along on all trail trips. Plus: Undercarriage protection for our Jeep TJ.
Aired: 09/22/2012
“Do it Yourself” is the phrase of the day for our aluminum-bodied Samurai: hand-built doors, a custom cooling system, and a two-tone paint job will make our ‘Zuk’ stand out in the crowd! Plus: a complete suspension and driveline upgrade for our Jeep TJ.
Aired: 09/8/2012
Our 2500 HD chase truck project continues, with power-adders for the engine: a cold air kit, methanol injection system, programmer, and more. Once it’s fully loaded, we’ll test the Chevy’s abilities in the passing lane!
Aired: 08/25/2012