Seasons & Episodes
Hemi-Sphere
Premier episode: Ian and Jessi take a 2004 Dodge ¾ ton Hemi Ram and turn it into a monster of a street machine by insta
Hemi-Sphere Part 2
Part two of Project HemiSphere: Ian and Jessi take the Dodge out for a test run, then return it to the shop for a major
Fab Ford
Exclusive to Xtreme 4x4, Fabtech’s new 8” lift kit is installed on a ’05 Ford Super Duty, including a big wheel an
Project A.J.
The ultimate catalog jeep begins as “Project AJ,” an alloy jeep build using the ultimate in aftermarket parts. Plus
Ranger Resurrection
Project Ranger Resurrection kicks off. This 5 show project will transform a junk short box into a killer desert racer. P
Ranger Resurrection Part 2
Ranger Resurrection part two – Ian and Jessi fab up a cool desert racer – all from a wrecked Ford Ranger. Plus deser
Budget Jeep
Ian and Jessi turn an ’83 CJ into an affordable crawler on a budget. Plus a profile on Bob Chandler – the granddaddy
Budget Jeep Part 2
On this episode of Xtreme 4x4, Project AJ is back as the team does custom fab on their Ultimate Alloy Jeep. Plus, headin
Banks Cummins
Want serious power out of your diesel? Check out Ian and Jessi’s install of a Banks turbo kit on a 2005 Dodge Ram. SCO
Banks Cummins Part 2
Part two of our “Money in the Banks” Cummins diesel power upgrade. Ian and Jessi take this truck out to experience t
Banks Sidewinder Payoff
Boost and suspension come together when Ian and Jessi build and test a Baja-proven off-road race truck!
Project A.J. Part 3
Part III of Project AJ – Ian and Jessi’s ultimate aluminum Jeep build. In this episode, our Xtreme team tackle the d
Budget Jeep Continues
With half their $5000 budget spent, Ian and Jessi have some more cash to throw into their budget CJ. In this episode: br
Poison Spyder Buggy
How’s this for pressure. Ian and Jessi have two weeks to start and finish a competition rock crawler from scratch!...
Poison Spyder Buggy Part 2
Very little sleep has been had by our dynamic duo over the past week – as Project Poison Spyder nears completion! In t
Project A.J. Part 4
Project A.J. gets put back together - suspension, steering, wiring - this show is all about the details.
Ranger Resurrection Part 4
Project Ranger Resurrection looks nothing like it did when Jessi unearthed it from the bone-yard! It's time to wrap the
Project A.J. Part 5
From boxes of parts to the ultimate trail rig, Ian and Jessi are in the final stages of Project A.J.
Poison Spyder Buggy Part 3
Jessi and Ian are wired up as they hop back on Project Poison Spyder Buggy.
Project A.J. Payoff
Time for the ultimate payoff of the Budget Jeep and Alloy Jeep.
SubUrban Gorilla
Project SubUrban Gorilla begins as Ian and Jessi have finished building their buggies and need a tow rig to get them on
SubUrban Gorilla Part 2
Plans for the SubUrban Gorilla’s twin turbos are drawn and mocked into place.
Gorilla: Part 3
Xtreme jumps back on their PS rock rod, as well as revisit the SubUrban Gorilla tow monster!
F-150 Pre-Runner
A stock ½ ton is transformed into a trick Baja pre-runner at the Denver Truck Fest.
Gorilla: Part 4
It’s frame mods, cross members, suspension on SubUrban Gorilla turning an ’87 Suburban into a Hummer H1! Step-by-ste
Ranger Resurrection
Ever want to build and calculate for your own suspension on your rig? Xtreme walks you through it step by step. Spring r
Formula Toy Part One!
Ian and Jessi and the crew travel to West Sacramento, California to a trade school where top students in chassis fabrica
Cheap Jeep Part III Tranny Tech and W.E.ROCK Nationals
One of our more popular builds makes a return, this time for a junkyard transmission build and beefier transfer case. Ou
Toyota FJ60: "Saggin' Wagon" - Off Road Expo Give-a-way!
An old worn out Land Cruiser gets new life as Ian and Jessi begin project Saggin' Wagon. The project starts with new sus
Formula Toy Part II and Toy Payoff!
Ian and Jessi head back to West Sacramento where their Formula Toy rock crawler has been sitting in the lobby of the tra
SubUrban Gorilla: 1000 lbs of torque & Louisiana Mud Race!
The Ultimate Tow Rig makes a return after Ian and Jessi travel to Southern California to help build the ultimate power p
Cheap Jeep IV - Extreme Rock Racing!
To manual shift, or not to manual shift? That has been the question on the legitimacy of pulling the manual transmission
SubUrban Gorilla Gets Winched!
No, our customized monster didn't get towed away. Jessi and Ian show you how to install not one, but two winches using t
Project Saggin' Wagon Part II - W.E.ROCK Judges
Ian and Jessi grab the reciprocating saw and plasma cutter and back half their beat up Toyota FJ60. This trail runner pr
SubUrban Gorilla Part VII - Wiring
With the body and frame back from coating, Ian and Jessi wire their SubUrban Gorilla project, including hooking up acces
Shannon Campbell Crawler Build
UROC Pro National Champion Shannon Campbell dominates rock crawling competitions and now Ian & Jessi get to build Shanno
Project Saggin' Wagon Part III
The Toyota FJ60 returns to have the front roll cage constructed as well as adding fuel injection to the motor, plus exha
Ranger Resurrection Part VI
The desert bandit makes a return to the shop for interior finishing, dash, gauges, wiring and the suspension... all will
Ranger Resurrection Part VIII
It's been a year and a half in the making and today, their ultimate 4x4 Ranger will hit the dirt, after Ian and Jessi pl
Skyjacker F250 Project
We're going to recreate a special order vehicle only available to oil companies based in the Middle East. These rigs com
Xtreme Ultimate Trailer
You've seen Ian and Jessi build some wide off road buggies... an ultimate tow rig... what's missing? A trailer! 28 foot
Poison Spyder Finale
Call it your ultimate off road play toy the Poison Spyder rock rod hits the trail after it gets buttoned up. See Ian and
Jeep Speed Build
Ian and Jessi take a '95 Jeep Cherokee XJ and tear it down, then turn it into a spec class Baja racer. These buggies run
SubUrban Gorilla Part VIII
It started as an '87 Suburban farm truck and has slowly turned into an ultimate off road tow rig. Today the Gorilla hits
Best of Trails/Bloopers (CJ, AJ, Wyo-Crawler, Ranger Resurrection)
Highlights of our best and worst trail experiences, plus unseen footage behind the scenes, along with over two years wor
Bottom Drawer Buggy Part II - Ian Johnson Mud Racing / Smoke Run, PA
Custom tube chassis building and 350 small block mods with propane injection are featured in part two of Ian and Jessi's
Bottom Drawer Buggy Finale / CORR Carl Renezeder Profile - Chula Vista, CA
The Bottom Drawer Buggy is finished up in this episode and taken out on the trail. Tech includes custom 4 link design al
Kelderman 2008 F250 Superduty / W.E.ROCK World Championship - Las Vegas
The first ever airbag kit for the '08 Super Duty is installed, along with a trick custom audio/video system to give you
FJ Cruiser I / Saggin' Wagon III - Casey Illinois Endurance Race
What is old is new again, when Ian and Jessi make a true trail truck out of the new Toyota FJ with 6 coil overs, beadloc
FJ Cruiser II Payoff / Saggin' Wagon IV - Tucson, AZ trails
Two decades apart, and vastly different our '85 Landcruiser and '07 FJ Cruiser are readied for the trail. See how full a
JK Wrangler Dual Build - Camp Jeep
This is a first, when our team builds the same truck twice - the new popular 4-door Jeep Wrangler! In stage 1, we turn a
Cheap Jeep Returns / Ultimate Axle Show! - Top Shop Challenge
Xtreme's most popular build to date - the Cheap Jeep (1982 Jeep CJ) returns. And the last remaining weak link is upgrade
CORR Pro II Trophy Truck Part 1 - Track Tech, Chula Vista, CA
Xtreme teams with the CORR series to build their own Pro II trophy truck! Tony Vanillo, America's premier builder provid
Jeep Speed II - Pro Truck Series: Staats Family
Ian and Jessi continue in part II to take their '95 Jeep Cherokee XJ and transform it into a spec class Baja racer. Thes
JK Stage II Payoff - Mud Racing: Young Guns vs. Old Timers
Jeep's new 4 door Wrangler gets part II of our makeover, followed by an Xtreme trail test at a local off road park. Plus
SubUrban Gorilla Part IX - Pro Truck Series Legend Rod Hall
The true finale of this ultimate trail/tow vehicle when our team buttons up the little things, then takes this beast and
CORR Pro II Trophy Truck - Part 2
The Pro 2 race truck build begins, as safety measures are discussed along with detailed roll cage design, gussets, and m
Rockwell Rebuild - Bottom Drawer Buggy Payoff 2
The Bottom Drawer Buggy gets new axles when dual Rockwells are shaved, reduction housings modified, and pinion brakes ar
CORR Pro II Trophy Truck - Part 3
The Pro 2 trophy truck gets its high-end suspension today, along with a full hydraulic steering setup. Plus we go throug
SubUrban Gorilla Part X - Tow/Trail/Recovery Payoff - Aussie W.E.ROCK
With the ultimate tow rig and trailer built, there's only one thing to do... test it on the highway, and on the trail! P
Hybrid 609 Axle Build - MOAB I
It's the latest idea in off road axles: combining the benefits of the Ford 9 inch and the strong Dana 60. Ian takes us t
Twin Toyota Part I - TUCSON II TRAIL DUST DAYS
In this unique build, our team will design and build a '91 Toyota mini truck for Xtreme off road capability. Solid axle
Twin Toyota Part II - Trail Payoff
Final installment of the '91 Toyota mini truck transformation into a off-road mini beast! SAS, new suspension, small blo
CORR Part IV - Extreme Rhino Racing
In part four of our CORR Pro II race truck project, we'll build up of our killer 700+ horsepower 434 small block. Plus,
Samurai Part I - W.E.ROCK III
Part one of our Suzuki Samurai tin top build, where a daily driver is transformed into a pint-sized hardcore 4x4. First
Samurai Part II - MOAB II
Part two of our Samurai build up includes tearing into the body big time! Now you can back-half a Suzuki and tube the re
Cheap Jeep Returns
One of our favorite budget projects returns for beefier axles. See how a Ford 9" and a Dana 44 turn a competent crawler
Dirt Sports Baja Charity Run Special!
In this special edition of Xtreme 4x4, Ian and Jessi take you to Baja California for the running of the 39th annual Baja
'94 Chevy S10 Truggy Part I
Ian and Jessi tear into their latest creation - a 1994 Chevy S10 turned hardcore 'truggy'. This $750 dollar junker will
CORR Pro II Race Truck Part 5
The CORR Pro II Race Truck is back in the Xtreme Shop to get fitted for the body panels, plumbing, wiring, and all key i
Green Samurai Part III
With the world going "green" the Xtreme Team is doing their part in the off road community by giving the Suzuki Samurai
Transfer Case 101
The heart of an off road 4x4 might be the engine but it's the transfer case that gets power to the axles! And with all t
'94 Chevy S10 Truggy Part II
Ultimate this?... Ultimate that! No baloney here! When Xtreme's Ian and Jessi say they are building an off road hybrid t
Turning A Nissan Pathfinder Into A Crew Truck Part I
In their first Nissan build ever, Ian and Jessi take a burned out Pathfinder, and turn it into a daily driver trail truc
Rebuilding A Salvaged Jeep TJ Into A Dual-Purpose Rig
When Jeep discontinued their popular TJ, it didn't discourage off roaders from gobbling up this multi use vehicle from u
Dual Purpose TJ Part II
The Jeep TJ is out of production, but that doesn't mean its out of the minds of 4 wheel enthusiasts! In part two of our
Dual Purpose TJ Part III
In Part III of our ultimate on road/off road TJ our build team continues their transformation of this wrecking yard Jeep
Toyota Mini Truck Revisit - Trail Tips
Our 1991 Toyota mini truck makes a return to the shop to beef up the gearing, improve the drive angles, upgrade the shaf
Mud Truck Part 1
Our '87 3/4 ton Chevy pick up gets torn down from the motor to the body panels, axles and transmission. This truck is en
Ultimate 1 Ton Work Truck - Rebuilding Together Charity
In conjunction with WD-40 Company, Xtreme 4x4 takes an '08 GMC 1 ton dually, and transforms it into the ultimate work tr
Make Your Own Bio Diesel - King of the Hammers
The thought of paying over $4.00 for diesel fuel has Ian and Jessi seeking a "green" alternative! The solution? We brew
CORR Pro 2 Race Truck Part VI - Finale. Off Road Expo Winners from Pomona
The time has come for our Championship Off Road Race truck to be plumbed, button-downed and readied for the track! We'll
Nissan Crew Truck Part II - Full Size Trail Ride from Colorado
In part two of this build, our Nissan Pathfinder is transformed into our TV Crew Viewfinder with new portal axles, leafs
Dual Purpose TJ Part IV - Mickey Thompson Tuff Truck Series
In part four of our 2003 TJ build, our scrap yard Jeep gets treated to a 5.7 liter 50 state legal Hemi engine swap! All
Dual Purpose TJ Part V / Female Rock Crawler - Nicole Johnson
In part five, the rest of the drive line in our dual purpose 2003 junkyard TJ is tended to, including transfer case, U j
Mud Truck Part II - Best in the Desert / Terribles 250 from Primm, NV
The term "go big or don't go" applies here when our Xtreme team shows off the monster motor for our 1st ever Mud Bogger!
S-10 Truggy Part III
One of our most over-the-top and most popular builds returns to the fabrication shop when our Xtreme team jumps back on
Fabrication Beginner to Advanced!
In this episode, host Ian Johnson takes his 18 years experience as a GM Technician, shop instructor, and custom truck bu
Dual Purpose TJ Part VI - Payoff!
The final installment of our junkyard TJ will recap this popular Jeep build up. From when it rolled into our shop as an
Jeep Scrambler Part I
This Jeep Scrambler is a bit longer, a bit different, but still a popular truck build for the Xtreme off-road crowd! Thi
Xtreme 4x4 on the Trail
This episode recaps our memorable trail rides and the off road trucks built on Xtreme 4x4 in 2008. Unique 4x4's like our
S10 Truggy Part IV - All Stock Rock Crawl Nationals from Hannibal, MO
S10 Truggy gets assembled with attention to every detail making this a hardcore performer and show stopper. Back from pa
CJ8 Scrambler Part II
Jeep Scrambler gets its tub, drivetrain, beadlocks and more all in a 2 car garage with simple tools. We'll install a dou
Mud Truck Part III, Mud Racing from Louisiana
800 horse mud dragster gets suspension, steering, full floating axles, then gets fired up! Our bogger also gets closer t
Buying a Used Buggy - Repairs and Upgrades
How to inspect a used truck/buggy and fix what needs repairing including cage redesign. We dust off our Poison Spyder bu
CJ8 Scrambler Part III, Brad Lovell Rock Crawl Champion.
"2 car garage" theme continues with Scrambler Part III, axles, lockers, exhaust, gauges, wiring and more! Our 100% custo
'69 International Scout Part 1
This classic truck is turned into a modern dual-purpose rig with V-8 swap, lift, rear 4 link and more. International Har
Suspension 101 - Rock Racing
How to choose a custom suspension, building a double triangulated 4 link, plus rock racing from Jellico, TN. Choosing th
CJ 8 Scrambler Part IV Dual Fuel
The small block V8 roars with a dual fuel gas/propane set up in our custom hybrid Jeep Scrambler. This kit is perfect fo
'69 International Scout Part II
Classic truck returns with step-by-step gear install, teardown of stock V8, plus introduce flex fuel conv. They were sai
Mud Truck Part IV - The Science of a Mud Track!
Last day in the shop for our '87 3/4 ton Chevy with 588 big block super stock Mud Bogger! So much power was made by the
S10 Truggy Part V
Green Envy is what we're calling our truck/buggy combo, in this episode custom dash, audio and more. Full custom, way ov
'69 International Scout Part III - W.E.Rock Geo Tracker
America's 1st SUV the IH Scout continues its modern transformation, keeping a "cornbinder" at heart. The 345 V8 we snagg
Budget Buggy Part I
How to create your own ultimate fab shop by spending money on tools instead of parts. We'll re-outfit our budget garage
Budget Buggy Part II - King of Hammers Preview
It's Part 2 of our first ever single-seat buggy build. 3 link suspension front/rear, coilover shocks, junkyard Toyota ax
Xtreme 4x4 King of the Hammers Special!
93 drivers, 7 hardcore trails, and 80 miles of unforgiving desert make for an unbelievable rock race. Ian takes us to Jo
S10 Truggy Finale/Payoff
After 18 months, our $750 S10 cab has been morphed into a one-of-a-kind Toxic Truggy. Steering Rockwell axles front & re
'69 International Scout Part IV "Roll Cage Tech" Rock Racing Profile: Levi Shirley
The Scout 800A gets a roll cage today. Everything from design, which material to choose along with bending, cutting, not
Towing 101
Built your trail rig, but are now tired of borrowing your buddy's trailer every weekend? Everything you need to know abo
Budget Buggy Part III - Steering Front/Rear Axles
Our Budget Buggy returns to our small fabrication shop for Part 3, when the single seater gets two Toyota steering axles
CJ8 Scrambler Part V - Payoff!
Our hybrid Scrambler project began in '08, and today the hard work pays off. We'll travel to the Scrambler Owners Associ
'69 International Scout Part V - Transmission & Winch Rebuild
Our popular Scout returns to the shop for two popular rebuilds. Why throw away a used transmission and pulling winch whe
Budget TJ Part 1
What can you do with a wrecking yard TJ and a bunch of new & used parts? Find out when our "Tricked out TJ" begins with
Remote Control Rock Crawler Build!
The hottest thing in off-roading is a mini version of itself! We'll build three different radio controlled rock buggies.
'69 International Scout Part VI - Springs, Brake, Fuel System
Our IH Scout build continues with exhaust, fuel system, & new suspension. Smaller coil springs are in order to lower the
Budget Buggy Part IV - Custom Paint with Aerosol Cans & Re-Assembly
Our Budget Buggy returns for reassembly. How to get a custom paint job with rattle cans. Plus a winch, fuel cell and a s
'69 International Scout Part VII - Wiring Basics, Gauges, Schematics, Troubleshooting
Wiring a truck can be a daunting task. Ian breaks it down from layout, schematic diagrams, to actual wiring of our IH Sc
MIG Welding 101 Different Machines, Set Up's and Techniques / America's Top Trails Part 2
MIG welding basics: What machine to buy? How to set one up properly, gas & wire choice? And what is the best technique f
Building a Bobbed Deuce from a Military 6x6
33 years ago, it was a 2 ton US Military workhorse. We rescued this M530C fire truck from the scrap yard and found it co
Mud Truck Part V - Recap and Dirty Payoff
Our 800 horse mud monster finally sees its first mud hole. We'll recap this project from early beginnings as a '87 3/4 t
Adding 4 Link Suspension to a Bobbed Deuce
Our Military 6x6 is now a huge 4x4 and gets airbags and link suspension. We flip the rear hubs to match the front wheelb
Budget TJ Jeep Part II
How to build custom width axles for a multipurpose TJ, allowing for bigger brakes, wheels, and tires. Goodbye Dana 30's,
Loctite "Nominate a Hero" UTV Giveaway
We upgrade an '07 Yamaha 660 Rhino from top to bottom with aftermarket upgrades, including long travel suspension, perfo
Diesel Buggy Part 1 - Step by Step Design.
We'll take raw tube, an idea, and a 6.6 liter turbo diesel Duramax and build one cool off road buggy, and take you thru
'69 International Scout Part VI - E85 Tune - Plus Street and Trail Payoff!
Our Scout is buttoned up in this final episode. Fuel injection pros show us how to tune the EFI on our 345 small block,
Budget TJ Jeep Part III
Our daily driver weekend wheeler Jeep gets more goodies with great how-to tips. 231 transfer case upgrades, custom exhau
Bobbed Deuce: Big Truck on a Little Trail
The transformation of our military fire truck to a real daily driver weekend wheeler is complete. Full DIY low buck pain
Aluminum Welding
One way to craft your own custom radiators, shrouds, dash panels is by welding aluminum. Alloy welding explained includi
Toyota Mini Part 4 - Custom Axles & Suspension
Improving the drive angles and shafts wasn't enough to make our '91 Yota "Xtreme worthy!" We ditched the solid Toyota ax
Toyota Mini Part 5 - Questions and Answers
Whether you build a full custom crawler, or a Jeep on the cheap, details can make or break your fun rig on the trail. Ba
Budget TJ Part IV - Finale
Our tricked out TJ gets axles, air lockers, cold air kit, and tuner, then gets trailered to the off road park for an ina
Diesel Buggy Part 2 - Dixie Trail Run
Our rolled tube diesel buggy is back for 20 beads for our 54's. Plus step-by-step how-to create a custom width Rockwell
Supercharged JK Part 1
Jeep never could have imagined how inventive the aftermarket would be regarding the popular 4-door Jeep Wrangler JK. And
Supercharged JK Part 2
Our 2010 Wrangler JK is back for 4-link suspension, cage, bumpers, wheels and tires. Plus we'll travel to Rainbow City,
Diesel Buggy Part 3
The Curvy buggy returns for more fabrication before powder coating. Great how-to mounting tips for engine, seats, fuel c
The LS Series Engines for Off Road
The GM small block was transformed in 1997 with the introduction of the LS1. Since then hundreds of thousands of these h
Fuel Saving Street Truck Start to Finish
The 1500 series Dodge goes from an 8 mpg guzzler, to a respectable 16 mpg daily driver, weekend wheeler. And along the w
Diesel Buggy Part 4 - Suspension, Steering
Ian and Chris adapt an IFS cantilevered racing style suspension to our curvy buggy with custom fabrication on the Rockwe
Nissan Crew Truck Part Three
Sitting almost 3 years, the portal axles are out, Dana 44 and Chryslers are in! Our Pathfinder is transformed from shop
Full Size Blazer Part One
In 1988, when GM redesigned their pickups and SUV's to a more rounded-style, and for a more comfortable ride, a lot was
Supercharged JK Part 3
Our stock JK is Xtreme worthy after we add body protection, speed sensor mod, snorkel and more. Then we'll see just how
Diesel Buggy Part 5
With an "over the top" project like our Curvy Buggy, why settle for stock diesel performance? We tear apart our 6.6L Dur
Full Size Blazer Part 2
From "maller" to "crawler!" Our '94 full size Chevy Blazer is transformed into a hardcore trail truck with beefy bumpers
Full Size Blazer Part 3, Low Dollar Wheeler 2
Our Low Dollar Wheeler Cherokee is back for tips on an easy no-cost locker. Plus our Blazer gets an engine rebuild, plus
Green Samurai Returns!
The Green Samurai fun buggy returns for a list of drivetrain upgrades, including new gears, lockers, axle housings and m
14-Bolt Axle 101 / Low Dollar Wheeler Part 3
Everything you need to know about the tough, reliable (and affordable!) 14-bolt axle. We modify ours to increase ground
Full-Size Blazer Part IV / Low Dollar Wheeler Part 4
The belly of this beast is anything but soft! We upgrade the undercarriage of our dual-purpose Blazer with a stronger tr
Tig Welding 101
Although it's strong, precise, and versatile, TIG welding remains a mystery to many off-roaders. We take the guesswork o
Blog Buggy Part 1
Viewer designed, Xtreme built! Thousands of viewers took the online poll to help us build our new buggy. Starting with a
Blog Buggy Part 2 / Low Dollar Wheeler 5
Your wish is our command! The Blog Buggy continues, based on the results of our viewer poll. We add a custom-fabricated
Toyota Mini Truck on the Rocks
The last time we wheeled the 1991 Toyota Xtra Cab at Mayhem Off-Road Park, mechanical failure cut our day short. Today w
Full Size Blazer Trail Ride
After a solid axle swap, upgraded engine, and many other improvements, our dual-purpose Blazer is ready to roll! We'll t
Low Dollar Wheeler Off-Road
The goal: turn a worn-out Jeep Cherokee into a capable trail rig. The budget: $5,000! With one eye on the pocketbook, an
Expedition Jeep Grand Cherokee Part I
Expedition trucks travel to some truly remote and scenic places, carrying all the provisions for food, water, and shelte
Shock Tuning 101
Fresh out of the box, your shocks may perform at 80% of their potentional. But finding that last 20% can make a huge dif
Blog Buggy Part 3
We are rounding the corner on the Blog Buggy! The viewer's choice crawler gets hydraulic steering, seats, lights, and mo
Aluminum Samurai Part I
After its second rebuild, our Suzuki Samurai was almost perfect! But why stop at "almost"? The Sammy begins a new phase,
Expedition Jeep Grand Cherokee Part 2
Expedition travelers journey well off the beaten path, searching for adventure in the far corners of the world. Our expe
Blog Buggy Part 4
The Blog Buggy returns-or at least its engine! You chose a "vintage" 5.3L small block, but Ian has some plans to improve
Expedition Jeep Grand Cherokee Part 3
The Grand Cherokee gets the last of its upgrades, and then our journey begins! We take our Jeep on a weekend wheeling tr
Aluminum Samurai Part 2
With a total project weight of 2500 lbs. as our goal, the completely redesigned Suzuki receives an ultra lightweight alu
Blog Buggy Part 5
Using our Blog Buggy as an example, we take you step-by-step through the process of "skinning", or making body panels fo
Blog Buggy Part 6
The rock crawler our viewers designed is complete! Today, we turn the final wrench on the Blog Buggy, and take it on the
Half-Price Raptor Part 1 / Jeep TJ Part 1
The Ford Raptor earned its esteemed reputation with a powerful motor, top-notch suspension, and sleek styling lines. But
Half-Price Raptor Part 2
Our F-150 build continues, with a massive front end upgrade: extended control arms, a re-geared IFS, and hardcore bypass
Chase Truck Part 1 / Jeep TJ Part 2
The race car gets all the glory, but the chase truck does the heavy lifting! We focus on the rig that hauls the racer to
Spring Rates 101 / Gorilla Run Hill Climb
Whether you're hammering through the desert, or crawling on the rocks, the correct spring rate helps your rig perform it
Chase Truck Part 2
Our 2500 HD chase truck project continues, with power-adders for the engine: a cold air kit, methanol injection system,
Aluminum Samurai Part 3 / Jeep TJ Part 3
Do it yourself is the phrase of the day for our aluminum-bodied Samurai: hand-built doors, a custom cooling system, and
Essential Trail Gear and Tips / Jeep TJ Part 4
When you're stranded on the trail, the phrase most commonly heard is: "I wish I would've brought.." Today, we examine th
Aluminum Samurai Part 4: Zuwharrie Trail Ride
Each year, hundreds of devoted Suzuki fans gather at the Zuwharrie Trail Ride in North Carolina. This time, we crash the
Half-Price Raptor Part 3 / Jeep Speed Up Close
To perform like a Raptor, our F-150 needs a stronger engine. Today, we'll bottle up some Lightning, with a budget-friend
Half-Price Raptor Part 4 / Jeep TJ Part 5
OK, we've upgraded our F-150 to handle and accelerate like the Raptor, but it still LOOKS like an old pickup truck. We'v
2-Car Garage Crawler Part 1 / Inside the Rock Crawler
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
Jeep TJ: On the Road, In the Rocks!
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 dri
2-Car Garage Crawler Part 2 / Hudlow Axles
Our "tube chassis in a box" needs some axles! Using only basic hand tools and a welder, we'll fabricate a wicked front a
Half-Price Raptor Part 5 / KOH Qualifier
Our F-150 update rolls on, with a supercharged 5.4L bringing the boom! We'll update the electronics to handle our V-8 an
Diesel Buggy Part 6 / Driveway Rescue Project 1
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!
Trekking Tacoma Part 1
We're rebuilding our Toyota Tacoma from the ground up, making it a 100% self-contained expedition vehicle. The foundatio
2-Car Garage Crawler Part 3 / Southeast Tough Truck Challenge
Our budget-friendly, ready-made rock crawler project continues, with a 5.3L salvage yard engine and link suspension. Plu
Trekking Tacoma Part 2 / Easter Jeep Safari
We outfit our Toyota for adventure, with solar battery panels, a rooftop tent, serious body protection -all the items th
2-Car Garage Crawler Part 4 / Driveway Rescue Project 2
It's down to the details on our "buggy in a box" build! 42" tires, air struts, and full hydraulic steering bring our cra
2-Car Garage Crawler Part 5 / Streetwerkz Powder Coating
We ready our rig's drivetrain for hardcore wheeling, including an upgraded Turbo 400 transmission, and an NP205 transfer
Trekking Tacoma Part 3
Our expedition-ready Tacoma receives an air compressor, heated shower, and more...but what can this rig handle on the tr
2-Car Garage Crawler Part 6 / Driveway Rescue Project 3
Final assembly of our buggy-in-a-box begins with gears and lockers, high-steer knuckles, and all the essential off-road
Project: MF JK Part 1
With a plethora of aftermarket upgrades available, the Jeep JK has tons of hardcore off-road potential! We upgrade ours
Project: MF JK Part 2
Now that our JK's got the parts to perform, we'll give it rugged good looks: a sleek, gunmetal finish, suspension seats,
The Xtreme 4x4 Mail Bag
You've got questions - we've got answers! Today we scour through our viewer emails and give you info to keep your projec
2-Car Garage Crawler Part 7 / Driveway Rescue 4
If you plan to conquer steep hills, you need the right rig! Today on Xtreme 4x4, our Two-Car Garage Crawler gets twin-st
Rod Jeep Part 1
The paint is worn, and there's a thin layer of surface rust on the body. It was totaled in a wreck. But there's a HEMI i
Short Course RC Cars / Dirt Riot Moab
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