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- wSerie
- TV Shows
- Xtreme 4x4
- Season 8
- Episode 11
Spring Rates 101 / Gorilla Run Hill Climb
Xtreme 4x4 - S8 - E11
Whether you're hammering through the desert, or crawling on the rocks, the correct spring rate helps your rig perform its best! We'll show you how to set up your ride. Plus: hard-hitting action from the Gorilla Run hill climb!
Xtreme 4x4: Season 8 - 19 Episode s
8x1 - 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, with increased suspension travel and a lower center-of-gravity thanks to a handmade double-rail frame.
8x2 - 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 expedition WJ receives heavy-duty bumpers, winch, and hydraulic steering. Plus: we visit the Dixie Run, a festival dedicated to the Jeep.
8x3 - 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 this junkyard find. Camshaft and valve train upgrades grab us 100 more ponies, but the real power comes from a custom turbo setup!
8x4 - 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 trip, complete with overnight camping. From hauling gear to the campsite-to handling rocky dirt roads and trails- our WJ does it all!
8x5 - Aluminum Samurai Part 2
With a total project weight of 2500 lbs. as our goal, the completely redesigned Suzuki receives an ultra lightweight aluminum body. Plus, we add a stock hood and mildly-modified windshield frame, to help retain that Samurai look.
8x6 - 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 for a tube buggy. We'll cover the correct materials to use, and show you the advantages of several metal cutting methods.
8x7 - 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 tallest, toughest boulders we can find. Plus: we outfit our Expedition WJ with a cost-conscious rooftop tent.
8x8 - 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 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!
8x9 - 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 shocks. Plus - 37" AT's for ground clearance and control. This rig's suspension will absorb anything the trail throws our way!
8x10 - 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 the starting line and provides the repair & recovery needed to cross the finish line. Plus, our TJ gets an easy roll cage upgrade.
8x11 - 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 its best! We'll show you how to set up your ride. Plus: hard-hitting action from the Gorilla Run hill climb!
8x12 - Chase Truck Part 2
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!
8x13 - 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 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.
8x14 - 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 the gear that you need to carry along on all trail trips. Plus: our Jeep TJ receives a full list of interior enhancements!
8x15 - 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 party with our aluminum-tubbed, turbocharged Samurai, to find out just how well our "Zuk" compares to the competition!
8x16 - 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-friendly junkyard find. Plus: a detailed breakdown of the major components of the Jeep Speed racer.
8x17 - 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'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.
8x18 - 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 chassis kit. With a welder and some basic tools, you can build a trail-ready tube chassis. Plus: insane hill-climb action!
8x19 - 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 driveline and suspension improvements handle the rocks and test our dual-purpose rig's body protection, too.