One of my favorite builds of all time plus if I remember correctly Kevin helped with the Fauxtina (I bought his book). Here’s a question - have you ever considered putting together an offroader’s bible … a compilation of all your knowledge and tips and tricks? As a former high school shop teacher I am sure you could put together a great guidebook.
@@BigTireGarage THe coolest thing about a paintjob like this is that it only gets better, crustier, and cooler as time goes by and it degrades. Repairs are forgiving too. :)
Ok here's a question for your next Q&A.....What is your daily driver and what do you use to tow your jeeps to different events when you go cross country??
Great video. You're the only guy I know that can say he's got a few quick things to do to a truck, and pull R&P, add gauges, swap radiator.. LOL. Just shows that having the right tools and know how can make shop work easier.
I haven't watch you in a very long time well since you had the show extreme 4x4 when I was growing up puddins fab shop is where I just found out aboot your channel can't wait to catch up on what you have going on can't wait to see what's new!!!!
Great video at the right time. I'm having Crane Axle build a 14 bolt housing for the front of my YJ. It's cheaper than what I can get the housings for. I'm interested on how the mechanical front locker works on the trails. I was always told it would be harder to turn around obstacles. Most of my riding is trails with a lot of trees. I actually bought the the leftovers of the same intake kit you bought on eBay for a third of the price of a complete kit and still have more than enough pieces to finish my air intake.
@@BigTireGarage another idea would be use a pair of 9.5 inch land cruiser axles under a rig! a build video with a standard 8' front would also be sweeeet
I loved the full-size Blazer you SAS’d so much I bought one myself. Got a drivers side drop axle from a Cherokee chief I want to put in it. Hopefully it’s wide enough as it’s in pieces now. I don’t want to go super high. You’re someone I’ve looked up to for a long time. A bit of a hero.
I must have missed it, but where are you headed? My son Cayson told me to tell you hello. I brought him out last time you came to Hot Spring ORV Park. Mohawk child, we skipped school that day. Yes, I let my child skip school to see his favorite TV show host. Moab, be safe. Weather has been kind of funky. I need one of those cans for my small chain saw...
Thought to myself, you could have plugged the ginormus whole to make it look factory, but what the hell. Let's cover it up 😊 What a wonderful world! (Just to complete it)
This truck inspired me to build one with my cj years ago when I first saw it. Unfortunately I got about half way through and haven’t been able to finish. One day it will look this cool though.
I have a TJ, fairly built, but no engine swap nor won-tons yet. This is Jeep goals. Always wanted to turn it into a truck. Only think I might do different would be aluminum flat bed, Oz ute style.
Love The Shop Truck! Man I'm old! Looked forward to all those Extreme shows! I'm really liking that Jerry can set-up! That would work great on my flatbed! Was that covered during the original build? Would like a little more info...
Ian when are you going to build a wicked Willy's wagon with Stacy David? I've grown up watching the both of you build some awesome ride's over the years. Can you please get with him and build one up before he retires. You 2 are the reason why I became a certified mobile diesel tech. I love what I do for a living. On the weekends I enjoy 4wheeling on the Rubicon jeep trail and Fordyce Jeep trail. Keep up the great work you guys are doing. Some day I'll see you out there on the trails. Merry Christmas Ian from my family to yours
Ian. Great channel!!! From a native South Dakota boy about your age, I see that you have a South Dakota license plate in your shop. Is there any significance to that? I also hope that you really enjoyed your time in the Black Hills during ultimate adventure. I don’t live there anymore, but I still make my way out there to go four wheeling and visit friends. Keep up the great work!
Hello, Have a question for you dealing with offroad parks. Have you seen and tried the Mammoth Trail at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Park. If not which vehicle would you bring for it?
Never really did one, I originally built this as part of Crawl Magazine....so there was some coverage there....but as for a full build video....does not exist.
Gotta a question for you. This relates to driveshafts. So my jeep right now has stock size u joints front and rear but they are aftermarket adams driveshafts. How do you decide what size unjoint to have or what size is too small. Is it a bad idea to have a u joint be a “fuse” in the system and carry a spare driveshaft. Rather than break something like an axle/transfer case etc
Hi Ian. Love all your content on all your different media's. I'm building an Overlanding/Offroad rig using a 1948 Willys Overland truck. Don't have a box for it, but I have sourced an aluminum checkerplate flat deck off of a 90's Toyota Tacoma. Planning on constructing a removable Ausie style canopy with a roof top tent to camp with. Will be running a 97 Chevy 5.7l with a nv4500/NWF EcoBox/NP205 twin sticked combination. Axles are Dana 60 front and rear with passenger side housing (drop). Tires will be either 35" or 37" on Hummer H2 rims. My question to you is what chassis/suspension setup would you suggest I build under it? I've seen your vehicles like the Shop Truck, Lockjaw, the Overland Ramcharger, and the M715 you just put together for your buddy on Fourwheeler. Also am in love with your Willys Wagon. I'm looking for my best option for a 365 day/year daily driver that will be probably 70/30 on/off road. Help me out with some ideas. Would love to bring it down to some of the meets in the States when it is finished and show you it.
For simplicity on a rig like that....I would go for leaf springs all the way around.....simply to build, very reliable and for an overlanding rig you can't go wrong. If you wanted to get a little fancier....go for a three link front with coil springs
Thanks for the reply Ian. 3 link front end with coil springs would be like the Shop Truck setup correct? I'm using a passenger drop diff like the Shop Truck has. Who did you source for the spring and link brackets for that build?
Hey! Love the videos, but could you play with the volume a bit? Whenever the music kicks out, I have to turn up the volume to hear what you're saying, then the music kicks in again and the pictures start falling off the walls here. 😆
@@BigTireGarage Right on. Also, just want to mention that when I seen you on Ultimate Adventure for the first time, I immediately went and subscribed to your channel. Been a huge fan since I was a kid watching Xtreme 4x4.
I have a question for your q&a. How could a guy with experience become a “behind the scenes “ helper on four wheeler or a similar show? Like lucky costa was on hrg and overhaulin? Love your show and youtube!
A side question, have you ever wheeled in Oregon? If so where? Browns camp? Dunes? Or central Oregon rock crawling? If not would you be interested in doing a trip? May favorite episodes of DED where their wheeling trips to Oregon, especially the gambler episode (4X4 vans are my fav…long story)
Hey Ian, huge fan I wish one day I can meet you. I have a big question about my truck, it's a 2013 F350 crew cab 6.7 powerstroke my question is how can I make my truck turn sharper when it's in 4 wheel drive without it jumping and travel faster down the road in 4wheeldrive. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family
Speaking of axles, I have a Toyota pickup front solid axle with a slight bend in it that is throwing off my camber on one side (1.5 degree between spring perch and knuckle.) What's the best way to fix? I'd get an aftermarket housing but they are usually 3" wider or more and I want to retain stock width.
Not really, but I will bringing it in for another "refresh" soon after driving it for the eBay Motors shoot I fell back in love with it...so you will see some videos on it soon!!!
What's up with Season 4, Episode 9 on the Overlanding trailer? Each time I tried recording it on the MT Channel, via DirecTV, it's one of the other episodes. Did it get pulled for some reason?
Q: I've got a '48 '2A, very rough. I'm thinking to build 'cuz in SD many trails are limited to 62". You once did a 609 hybrid...would that support portals on a light rig?
Another question for your next Q&A what wheel size do you recommend for a 40"+ tire? I will be running bead locks and tons likely from a early 2000 Ford with disc brakes.
Ian Q and A question favorite truck build from the show called trucks that Kevin tetz and ryan shand built my question is whatever happened to rolling thunder the truck that Kevin tetz and Ryan shand built on trucks
Hey Ian love the show.. i was wondering if you've ever used a donaldson air intake canister for a rig? And how many cfm would i need to have for a chevy 6.0 LS intake. Not sure which one to get.
Never have really...the Jeep has a Louvered hood for heat so it gets a lot of fresh air....unless building an actual "snorkel" or running the intake into the passenger compartment this is how most off road rigs are
I really like to idea behind your race Jeep, been thinking about building one that I can use to wheel and then race at KOH EMC. Was wondering what would need to be done to make it eligible to race at KOH in the modified class, and what would need to be done to help it from cooking the trans like you did on UA?
To be Ultra 4 legal you just need to ditch the trailing arms in the back and move the shocks onto the axle. After A LOT of diagnoses the issue with the trans was due to a "questionable" rebuild and poor TC choice. I went through the trans before EJS last year and put the parts that were "supposed" to be installed by the rebuilder and set clutch pack clearance correctly....ever since then trans has been fine.....I would though would prefer to have a 4L80 in it though.
The only place to get a dog . Rescue dog are the best. They have lots of love to give and aren't afraid to show it. Also are you amazed with yourself on the builds that you have done? Also is there anything that you wish that you did that you won't ever do again ?
Here's a question for you do you still have your nissan titan with the cummins? If so how do you like it for towing and have you had any problems with it .I have a love hate relationship with my 2016 titan with the 5.0 cummins
My favorite build of all the ones Ian’s ever done. I’m a YJ guy saving parts to build one.
I love my YJ best jeep I have ever had
One of my favorite builds of all time plus if I remember correctly Kevin helped with the Fauxtina (I bought his book). Here’s a question - have you ever considered putting together an offroader’s bible … a compilation of all your knowledge and tips and tricks? As a former high school shop teacher I am sure you could put together a great guidebook.
Yes he did....I painted the "Base" colors and then Kevin did the final color and did the final Fauxtina sanding
@@BigTireGarage THe coolest thing about a paintjob like this is that it only gets better, crustier, and cooler as time goes by and it degrades. Repairs are forgiving too. :)
Cheerwine originally bottled in my State NC
Ok here's a question for your next Q&A.....What is your daily driver and what do you use to tow your jeeps to different events when you go cross country??
Enjoyed meeting you and that Jeep in Moab during the Jeep Jamboree!
One of the best!!! Between the shop truck and lockjaw it must be difficult to choose how to go to work in the morning….😂😂😂😂
Get a sticker of a missle for the storage can🤓
I love this truck! Can't get enough of seeing it!
Thanks, it is one of my favorites
Great video. You're the only guy I know that can say he's got a few quick things to do to a truck, and pull R&P, add gauges, swap radiator.. LOL. Just shows that having the right tools and know how can make shop work easier.
I haven't watch you in a very long time well since you had the show extreme 4x4 when I was growing up puddins fab shop is where I just found out aboot your channel can't wait to catch up on what you have going on can't wait to see what's new!!!!
Great video at the right time. I'm having Crane Axle build a 14 bolt housing for the front of my YJ. It's cheaper than what I can get the housings for. I'm interested on how the mechanical front locker works on the trails. I was always told it would be harder to turn around obstacles. Most of my riding is trails with a lot of trees. I actually bought the the leftovers of the same intake kit you bought on eBay for a third of the price of a complete kit and still have more than enough pieces to finish my air intake.
Been watching you build stuff since I was a kid. And that won't change. But if the music could wait until you're done talking, that would be awesome.
I remember you making a front 14 bolt on Extreme(many years ago). I would love to see you make another with real in-depth detail.
Cool idea!
@@BigTireGarage another idea would be use a pair of 9.5 inch land cruiser axles under a rig! a build video with a standard 8' front would also be sweeeet
I loved the full-size Blazer you SAS’d so much I bought one myself. Got a drivers side drop axle from a Cherokee chief I want to put in it. Hopefully it’s wide enough as it’s in pieces now. I don’t want to go super high. You’re someone I’ve looked up to for a long time. A bit of a hero.
I must have missed it, but where are you headed? My son Cayson told me to tell you hello. I brought him out last time you came to Hot Spring ORV Park. Mohawk child, we skipped school that day. Yes, I let my child skip school to see his favorite TV show host.
Moab, be safe. Weather has been kind of funky. I need one of those cans for my small chain saw...
Thought to myself, you could have plugged the ginormus whole to make it look factory, but what the hell. Let's cover it up 😊 What a wonderful world! (Just to complete it)
This truck inspired me to build one with my cj years ago when I first saw it. Unfortunately I got about half way through and haven’t been able to finish. One day it will look this cool though.
I have a TJ, fairly built, but no engine swap nor won-tons yet. This is Jeep goals. Always wanted to turn it into a truck. Only think I might do different would be aluminum flat bed, Oz ute style.
That would be cool
Frig. I love yj. And that is quite the build.
Aqualu, right here in my hometown..
Man if I ever win the lottery I'll let you go hog wild on my 68 F100 4X4 short box. Love your work!
Love The Shop Truck! Man I'm old! Looked forward to all those Extreme shows! I'm really liking that Jerry can set-up! That would work great on my flatbed! Was that covered during the original build? Would like a little more info...
That fuel tank filler is a sweet setup.
I got excited thinking you were gonna sell it.
I thought the exact same thing lol. Damnit...
Yeah....sort of mean to click bait it....but I don't sell my rigs
Well it worked! Lol
Ian when are you going to build a wicked Willy's wagon with Stacy David? I've grown up watching the both of you build some awesome ride's over the years. Can you please get with him and build one up before he retires. You 2 are the reason why I became a certified mobile diesel tech. I love what I do for a living. On the weekends I enjoy 4wheeling on the Rubicon jeep trail and Fordyce Jeep trail. Keep up the great work you guys are doing. Some day I'll see you out there on the trails. Merry Christmas Ian from my family to yours
Awesome to hear!!!
Love the rig, why are more people using Hydro boost instead of vacuum assist?
Did you run rtv on the threads on them adjuster/seals? oil will seep past it if you dont. great vids man!
Love it. What frame did you use and what's the wheelbase?
Ian. Great channel!!! From a native South Dakota boy about your age, I see that you have a South Dakota license plate in your shop. Is there any significance to that? I also hope that you really enjoyed your time in the Black Hills during ultimate adventure. I don’t live there anymore, but I still make my way out there to go four wheeling and visit friends. Keep up the great work!
It was a gift from Colt when I used his shop to fix my Race LJ during UA
Cool. Thanks for the reply!
Have you ever tried portal boxes on your axels? Like werewolf?
Hello, Have a question for you dealing with offroad parks. Have you seen and tried the Mammoth Trail at Anthracite Offroad Adventure Park. If not which vehicle would you bring for it?
Cool Truck
Thanks, I really like it as well
I wish I could get out of bed not have to do anything with my hair . Lucky dog! Thanks
Where's the build video for the Shop Truck!? Sorry I missed it.
Never really did one, I originally built this as part of Crawl Magazine....so there was some coverage there....but as for a full build video....does not exist.
Gotta a question for you. This relates to driveshafts. So my jeep right now has stock size u joints front and rear but they are aftermarket adams driveshafts. How do you decide what size unjoint to have or what size is too small. Is it a bad idea to have a u joint be a “fuse” in the system and carry a spare driveshaft. Rather than break something like an axle/transfer case etc
Hi Ian.
Love all your content on all your different media's.
I'm building an Overlanding/Offroad rig using a 1948 Willys Overland truck. Don't have a box for it, but I have sourced an aluminum checkerplate flat deck off of a 90's Toyota Tacoma. Planning on constructing a removable Ausie style canopy with a roof top tent to camp with. Will be running a 97 Chevy 5.7l with a nv4500/NWF EcoBox/NP205 twin sticked combination. Axles are Dana 60 front and rear with passenger side housing (drop). Tires will be either 35" or 37" on Hummer H2 rims.
My question to you is what chassis/suspension setup would you suggest I build under it? I've seen your vehicles like the Shop Truck, Lockjaw, the Overland Ramcharger, and the M715 you just put together for your buddy on Fourwheeler. Also am in love with your Willys Wagon. I'm looking for my best option for a 365 day/year daily driver that will be probably 70/30 on/off road.
Help me out with some ideas.
Would love to bring it down to some of the meets in the States when it is finished and show you it.
For simplicity on a rig like that....I would go for leaf springs all the way around.....simply to build, very reliable and for an overlanding rig you can't go wrong. If you wanted to get a little fancier....go for a three link front with coil springs
Thanks for the reply Ian.
3 link front end with coil springs would be like the Shop Truck setup correct?
I'm using a passenger drop diff like the Shop Truck has. Who did you source for the spring and link brackets for that build?
Love your videos! One suggestion- your voice audio is much softer than the music. Any chance you could make them the same level?
Noted!
Hey! Love the videos, but could you play with the volume a bit? Whenever the music kicks out, I have to turn up the volume to hear what you're saying, then the music kicks in again and the pictures start falling off the walls here. 😆
Noted!
@@BigTireGarage Right on. Also, just want to mention that when I seen you on Ultimate Adventure for the first time, I immediately went and subscribed to your channel. Been a huge fan since I was a kid watching Xtreme 4x4.
I have a question for your q&a. How could a guy with experience become a “behind the scenes “ helper on four wheeler or a similar show? Like lucky costa was on hrg and overhaulin? Love your show and youtube!
A side question, have you ever wheeled in Oregon? If so where? Browns camp? Dunes? Or central Oregon rock crawling? If not would you be interested in doing a trip? May favorite episodes of DED where their wheeling trips to Oregon, especially the gambler episode (4X4 vans are my fav…long story)
Hey Ian, wondering where you purchased the gauges from. I have a 79 cj5 with 3/4 ton axles and 37's and need some gauges. Those look awesome I think.
On eBayMotors.let me see if I can find a link for them
My favorite build
Hey Ian, huge fan I wish one day I can meet you. I have a big question about my truck, it's a 2013 F350 crew cab 6.7 powerstroke my question is how can I make my truck turn sharper when it's in 4 wheel drive without it jumping and travel faster down the road in 4wheeldrive. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family
Love the video, but music is way too loud and could not hear your comments when you first started working on the shop truck.
Noted!
Speaking of axles, I have a Toyota pickup front solid axle with a slight bend in it that is throwing off my camber on one side (1.5 degree between spring perch and knuckle.) What's the best way to fix? I'd get an aftermarket housing but they are usually 3" wider or more and I want to retain stock width.
I see an aoaa sticker on the windshield, did you ever wheel there? That’s my home park
Yep, during ultimate adventure 2018...great park
Got a question. If there was one rig you have built since extreme 4x4 what would it be and why
Is that gearhead coffee any good? I wonder that every time I watch your videos on here.
I really like it......the Gear Oil is my favorite
What a the wheelbase on the shop truck?
Any videos or anything on the buildup of this rig? Did not see anything on your channel.
Not really, but I will bringing it in for another "refresh" soon after driving it for the eBay Motors shoot I fell back in love with it...so you will see some videos on it soon!!!
I’d love to see what you did on the frame with this one. With the brute kit NLA, my only option is to stretch the frame myself.
What's up with Season 4, Episode 9 on the Overlanding trailer? Each time I tried recording it on the MT Channel, via DirecTV, it's one of the other episodes. Did it get pulled for some reason?
No idea...I know the name on that ep is messed up because I did not build an overlanding yrailer
Q: I've got a '48 '2A, very rough. I'm thinking to build 'cuz in SD many trails are limited to 62".
You once did a 609 hybrid...would that support portals on a light rig?
Do you have a preferred angle that works for setting up a coil over suspension
Bro got that Wayne static hair
What ever happened to the old shop truck you did on 4Wheeler???
Still have it.....its on the list to get done
Got a hair cut between the last 2 episodes... Nice...
Ian what is your best and worst wheeling trip story's that you have been in the past?
What happened to the honda powered single seater?
Another question for your next Q&A what wheel size do you recommend for a 40"+ tire?
I will be running bead locks and tons likely from a early 2000 Ford with disc brakes.
17x9.5 or 10
Is there a build series on the shop truck
There is not...
@@BigTireGarage well darn it anyways. Wish there was
Ian Q and A question favorite truck build from the show called trucks that Kevin tetz and ryan shand built my question is whatever happened to rolling thunder the truck that Kevin tetz and Ryan shand built on trucks
Hey Ian love the show.. i was wondering if you've ever used a donaldson air intake canister for a rig? And how many cfm would i need to have for a chevy 6.0 LS intake. Not sure which one to get.
I have not....I have built my own that is similar and just put a come filter in it
You ever used SpeedHut gauges? They would have been perfect for this
I have seen them....and like them. Maybe for the next project
@@BigTireGarage I found them 10yrs ago and they are the only gauges I have used since then. I particularly love the big combo gauges and gps speedos
Link to the intake tube kit? I have the cheapo aluminum one for LS truck and I’d like to move it away from the headers and radiator.
NVM frick! It’s $428… 😂
Could the leaky axle seal come from the fact that there are bot axles in the front diff?
What do you mean "bot" axles
So apparently you don't have any issues with the air filter being open and in the engine bay? Not a cold air intake setup?
Never have really...the Jeep has a Louvered hood for heat so it gets a lot of fresh air....unless building an actual "snorkel" or running the intake into the passenger compartment this is how most off road rigs are
@@BigTireGarage Well I won't worry about my Liberty having the same setup. Filter is where the stock filter housing was
I really like to idea behind your race Jeep, been thinking about building one that I can use to wheel and then race at KOH EMC. Was wondering what would need to be done to make it eligible to race at KOH in the modified class, and what would need to be done to help it from cooking the trans like you did on UA?
To be Ultra 4 legal you just need to ditch the trailing arms in the back and move the shocks onto the axle. After A LOT of diagnoses the issue with the trans was due to a "questionable" rebuild and poor TC choice. I went through the trans before EJS last year and put the parts that were "supposed" to be installed by the rebuilder and set clutch pack clearance correctly....ever since then trans has been fine.....I would though would prefer to have a 4L80 in it though.
@@BigTireGarage Would it be difficult to add mechanical steering if I wanted to run 4500 modified class, or should I just go 4800 legends?
The only place to get a dog . Rescue dog are the best. They have lots of love to give and aren't afraid to show it. Also are you amazed with yourself on the builds that you have done? Also is there anything that you wish that you did that you won't ever do again ?
She is the best dog!!!
do you have the suburban gorilla?
What hard top do you have on this? Looks shorter than the gr8 truck tops
It is the Gr8 Tops top.....but not the one they use for the Jeep LJ conversion....it is a Scrambler top I believe
Interesting to use a glass cheerwine bottle as a puke tank
Yeah...it just won't break!!
Whats the wheelbase of the shop truck?
Like 120 something
You said you have a Turbo 400 and it won’t let you go 80. What would be a better option for dual highway and off-road abuse?
Probably a 4L80E. Still strong plus OD.
80
Here's a question for you do you still have your nissan titan with the cummins? If so how do you like it for towing and have you had any problems with it .I have a love hate relationship with my 2016 titan with the 5.0 cummins
That question is in a QandA coming up soon
Would a Gear Vendors overdrive let you do 80?
Would be easier to swap in a 4L80
If I bring you Timmies K cups from Ajax Ont, Can I have some stickers?
Yep and yep
Cheerwine>Nuka Cola
Hello 👋👋👋 how are u 🙂
What burr do you use to trim your hair?
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@@BigTireGarage nice✌
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