Season 1
12 episodes · 2013
Heres the premier season of Xtreme Off Road, the number one how-to show for the hands-on 4x4 enthusiast. Host Ian Johnson kicks off the season by building the frame for a Lamborghini-inspired rock bouncer and it gets wilder from there. If youre on a budget, learn how to build an inexpensive trail rig, or create a one-of-a-kind hauler for your 4x4.
1Rock Bouncer
Ian builds a radical rock racer from scratch fabricating a Lambo-style chassis on his frame table.
2Dirt Cheap Fun Part 1
Ian finds and starts transforming a wasted junkyard Toyota pickup on a budget. The goal, from rebuilding the 4 banger to finished project - no more than $5k.
3Crawler Hauler
Ian announces project Crawler Hauler, an Isuzu flatbed that will haul 4x4s. He also installs a solid axle and 4 link rear to the "Dirt Cheap Fun Toyota and shows how to wire you garage for a 220V welder.
4Beefier T Case
How-to strengthen a transfer case and how-to install leaf springs, lift blocks and a throttle body EFI.
5Cummins Diesel Swap
Crawler Hauler gets Cummins diesel swap.
6Exo-Skeleton Cage
Ian shows how to layout, cut, bend and weld an exo-cage plus cheap paint tops and how-to install fiberglass fenders and hood.
7Dirt Cheap Locker Upgrade
Ian installs a new Eaton locker/spool plus new rear springs and LED off-road lights in this round Dirt Cheap Fun tech.
8How to Fab a Flat Bed
Ian shows how to layout and weld up a flat bed from scratch and he introduces a new low-buck off-road rally car project: "Hocus Focus"
9Rock Bouncer IBS Install
Big block "Rock Bouncer" gets high dollar internal bypass shock system while "Hocus Focus" gets a low-buck suspension.
10Crawler Hauler: 4 Link & Airbags
Ian stretches the wheelbase of "Crawler Hauler" with a custom 4 link rear suspension and air bags to lower the bed for loading.
11Project: Hocus Focus
Budget off-road Ford Focus project gets prepped for low-buck rally racing with an engine tuneup, intake, and brakes.
12Rock Bouncer Rolling
The Raging Bull Rock Bouncer goes off the frame-building jig and onto a set of 43" tires as we finish up fabrication on our 700+ HP beast!