About Dirt & Trails

Hosts Eric Smart and Chris Reader take you on an offroad adventure, making the coolest offroad and overland trucks and SUV's imaginable.

Latest Dirt & Trails Episodes

Another Wild Nissan Concept
The Dirt & Trails team gets to work transforming a 2025 Nissan Armada into a wild SEMA concept.
Season 2  Episode 8
Another Wild Nissan Concept
Rolling Again: Suspension, Fuel, and Exhaust
The FJ60 Land Cruiser gets new wheels, custom suspension, an upgraded fuel system, and exhaust.
Season 2  Episode 6
Rolling Again: Suspension, Fuel, and Exhaust
Axles On, Powertrain In
The FJ60 engine bay is painted, rebuilt axles are in, and the powertrain is finally installed.
Season 2  Episode 5
Axles On, Powertrain In
The FJ60 Makeover Begins
We're transforming our 1987 FJ60 into a modern, affordable resto-mod daily driver.
Season 2  Episode 4
The FJ60 Makeover Begins
Rear Suspension Throwdown
Our 1969 Project Spartan Jeep gets custom exhaust, rear suspension, and body mounts.
Season 2  Episode 3
Rear Suspension Throwdown
Assembling Our Base
We fabricate a new cross member, mounting brackets, and install the transfer case on our 1969 Jeep Kaiser.
Season 2  Episode 2
Assembling Our Base
Lighting the Way Forward
Our 1969 Jeep M715 Project Spartan is getting a frame-up overhaul to look like a truck again.
Season 2  Episode 1
Lighting the Way Forward

Dirt & Trails Season 1 Episodes

Welcome to Dirt and Trails
Dirt & Trails kicks off with a 1987 Land Cruiser and a 1994 F-150, affectionately named Project Leadfoot.
Season 1  Episode 1
Welcome to Dirt and Trails
Project Leadfoot Gets A Lift Kit
Project Leadfoot gets a new roll cage, then upgrades to the lift, suspension, steering and brakes.
Season 1  Episode 2
Project Leadfoot Gets A Lift Kit
Kaiser Jeep Chaos
We tear down Project Spartan to rebuild it, but its surprisingly strong engine changes our plans.
Season 1  Episode 3
Kaiser Jeep Chaos
The Kaiser Gets a Roll Cage
Chris tests a new welder on Project Spartan's roll cage while Eric inspects the motor.
Season 1  Episode 4
The Kaiser Gets a Roll Cage
Project Leadfoot Gets a New Heart
Chris and Eric install a 600hp Ford 460 Big Block and Tremec TR4050 into Project Leadfoot.
Season 1  Episode 5
Project Leadfoot Gets a New Heart
Gauges, Wiring, and Welding Galore!
Eric and Chris overhaul Project Leadfoot's gauges, build transfer case bracing, and wire it up.
Season 1  Episode 6
Gauges, Wiring, and Welding Galore!
Exhausting Exhaust Systems
Eric measures Leadfoot's driveshafts; Chris preps the 600hp F-150 with new intake, exhaust, and fuel.
Season 1  Episode 7
Exhausting Exhaust Systems
Project Leadfoot is Complete
Our '94 Ford F-150 Leadfoot goes from pickup to beast with crazy mods, a trail shakedown, and a Bigfoot cameo.
Season 1  Episode 8
Project Leadfoot is Complete
Our 1960s Jeep is a Rust Bucket
Chris and Eric battle the truly insane rust in Project Spartan's '69 M715 Kaiser Jeep cab.
Season 1  Episode 9
Our 1960s Jeep is a Rust Bucket
Project Rapid Runner Introduction - SEMA Build Part 1
Chris and Eric are building the ultimate kayak vehicle, a Nissan Frontier Pro 4X, in one month.
Season 1  Episode 10
Project Rapid Runner Introduction - SEMA Build Part 1
Project Rapid Runner is Complete - SEMA Build Part 2
Under a tight deadline for SEMA, Chris and Eric are scrambling to finish their Nissan Frontier.
Season 1  Episode 11
Project Rapid Runner is Complete - SEMA Build Part 2
Axles, Tires and Turbo, Oh My!
Chris and Eric are tackling Project Spartan axles and turbocharging the Polaris UTV for off-road adventures.
Season 1  Episode 12
Axles, Tires and Turbo, Oh My!

Dirt & Trails Featured Projects

Nissan Rapid Runner
Nissan Rapid Runner
Leadfoot
Leadfoot

Dirt & Trails Builds

POWERNATION Studios and Nissan teamed up again to bring a bold new Armada Patrol concept to life for SEMA Show 2026. Built by Eric Smart and Brandon Romeo of “Dirt & Trails,” “Project Jungle Patrol” is a unique evolution of the Armada platform built to capture the spirit of exploration and the unexpected.
4 Episodes
Jungle Patrol
2025 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X for the ultimate kayak enthusiast
2 Episodes
Nissan Rapid Runner

Dirt & Trails TV Schedule

Week of Nov 2
The FJ60 Makeover Begins
The FJ60 Makeover Begins
Season 2, Episode 4
Week of Nov 9
Another Wild Nissan Concept
Another Wild Nissan Concept
Season 2, Episode 8