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November 2014
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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.
October 2014
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You want to build your own tube buggy, but you don't have a garage full of fabrication gear. We've got a solution.
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Our F-150 build continues, with a massive front end upgrade: extended control arms, a re-geared IFS, and hardcore bypass shocks.
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The Ford Raptor earned its esteemed reputation with a powerful motor, topnotch suspension, and sleek styling lines. But high-tech comes at a high price. Our plan: take a 1997 F150, and design a rig to compete with the Raptor for half the cost!
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The rock crawler our viewers designed is complete! Today, we turn the final wrench on the Blog Buggy and take it on the tallest, toughest boulders we can find.
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Using our Blog Buggy as an example, we take you step-by-step through the process of 'skinning', or making body panels for a tube buggy.
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With a total project weight of 2500lbs as our goal, the completely redesigned Suzuki receives an ultra lightweight aluminium body. Plus, we add a stock hood and mildly-modified windshield frame, to help retain that Samurai look.
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The Grand Cherokee gets the last of its upgrades, and then our journey begins!
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The Blog Buggy returns - or at least its engine. You chose a 'vintage' 5.3L small block, but Ian has some plans to improve this junkyard find.
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Our expedition WJ receives heavy-duty bumpers, winch, and hydraulic steering.
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After its second rebuild, our Suzuki Samurai was almost perfect! But why stop at "almost"? The Sammy begins a new phase, with increased suspension travel and a lower center-of-gravity.
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We are rounding the corner on the Blog Buggy! The viewer's choice crawler gets hydraulic steering, seats, lights, and more.
September 2014
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Fresh out of the box, your shocks may perform at 80 percent of their potential. But finding that last 20 percent can make a huge difference.
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We begin our Jeep WJ Expedition project with updated suspension and axles. Plus, we take an expedition trailer on the trail.
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After a solid axle swap, upgraded engine and many other improvements, our dual-purpose Blazer is ready to roll! We'll test our rig's performance on the road and in the woods.
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The last time we wheeled the 1991 Toyota Xtra Cab at Mayhem Off-Road Park, mechanical failure cut our day short.
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The Blog Buggy build continues, based on the results of our viewer poll. We add a custom-fabricated engine guard, winch, gas tank, radiator and more!
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Although it's strong, precise, and versatile, TIG welding remains a mystery to many off-roaders. We take the guesswork out of TIG work, with detailed information for steel and aluminium welding.
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The belly of this beast is anything but soft! We upgrade the undercarriage of our dual-purpose Blazer with a stronger transfer case and stainless steel exhaust.
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Everything you need to know about the tough, reliable and affordable 14-bolt axle. We modify ours to increase ground clearance and reduce weight.
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