Ian begins assembly of a custom LJ chassis and builds a full Jeep out of a pile of metal tubs. Then he adds front and rear axles with cut to length control arms, and finishes off the build with coil over suspension.
The chassis on the Jeep JL has been powder coated, so now it's time for final assembly. Ian will bolt everything in place and fabricate the body panels just in time to send it all to paint.
Larger tires on an off road rig usually mean broken axles. A 1989 Dodge Ram Charger is in the shop, and Ian shows how to swap out a semi float axle for the more desirable full float axle.
The buggy is nearly finished. Its back from paint and all that remains is wiring, plumbing, install the body panels, and the interior. When he's done, we are ready to hit the trails in our custom Jeep LJ.
Ian doesn't want to fix a beat up Polaris XP 900. He wants to turn it into a completely different rig. He decides to stretch the side by side and add longer suspension for more travel, but that's just the beginning.
With the drive train and suspension done, its now time to focus on what well need to stay safe on the trails. Ian customizes a roll cage, installs the drivers seat, and adds some tunes.
An '80s Ramcharger is back in the shop for an engine swap. The owner wants a gas-powered Hemi, so Ian swaps the old, tired engine for one from a local junkyard.
Proper weight distribution is essential out on the trails, but sometimes it's hard to know what can be moved and how to do it safely. Ian explains what to look out for to tackle the trails without getting stuck.
Ian goes on an adventure with some of his buddies. They hit a few off road parks nearby, make some roadside repairs, and end the trip with some Tennessee whiskey.