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Truck Tech gives expert tech on how to restore, modify, customize and paint classic and late model 2- and 4-wheel drive pickups, sport trucks and SUVS.

Truck Tech Season 2 Episodes

Project Basket Case: Eco Boost
How to fabricate custom motor mounts to swap an Eco Boost V6 and Tremec 5 speed into a classic F100.
Project Basket Case: Eco Boost
Season 2, Episode 1
Custom 9" Rear Gear
How to build and hang a custom 9" Ford rear end and big brakes to handle turbocharged Eco Boost V6.
Custom 9" Rear Gear
Season 2, Episode 2
Project NighTrain - Diesel Swap
Turning a classic Chevy R10 into a street bruiser swapping in a Duramax diesel with Allison 6 speed automatic.
Project NighTrain - Diesel Swap
Season 2, Episode 3
Wider is Better
Custom shop tech on how-to widen pickup fenders to make room for fatter tires and still keep the classic look
Wider is Better
Season 2, Episode 4
Ultra Cheap Paint Job
How to transform an old Dodge Cummins work truck with new paint in a weekend for under $500 bucks
Ultra Cheap Paint Job
Season 2, Episode 5
Sonic Suspension
Using microphones to detect suspension problems and how off-road suspensions are designed and tested
Sonic Suspension
Season 2, Episode 6
Project NighTrain - Boxing The Frame
How to box the frame of a Chevy 1500 to handle the extra power and torque of a modern Duramax diesel V8 engine
Project NighTrain - Boxing The Frame
Season 2, Episode 7
Wrangler Re-do: 2WD to 4WD
Ryan lifts '07 Wrangler, converts it a to 4WD and installs an Advance Adapters under-drive crawl box
Wrangler Re-do: 2WD to 4WD
Season 2, Episode 8
The Original BigFoot Lives!
After 23 years in retirement, original BigFoot monster truck comes alive.
The Original BigFoot Lives!
Season 2, Episode 9
Wrangler Re-do: Axles
Ryan completes 4WD conversion with new Currie front axle, heavy-duty driveshafts and performance brakes
Wrangler Re-do: Axles
Season 2, Episode 10
F100 Basket Case: Spark
Ryan's F100 gets electronic control pack activating Eco Boost turbo V6, and a custom cats-only exhaust
F100 Basket Case: Spark
Season 2, Episode 11
Wrangler Re-do: Performance
Dual purpose '07 Jeep gets bolt-on performance upgrades, tuner, trail lighting and stainless steel exhaust
Wrangler Re-do: Performance
Season 2, Episode 12
Wrangler Re-do: Payoff
Ryan finishes his modified Jeep street/trail rig with a sport top.
Wrangler Re-do: Payoff
Season 2, Episode 13
Project NighTrain: Paint Matching
R-10 with DuraMax diesel gets matching paint, a cowl hood, weld-in roll pan and new front end treatment
Project NighTrain: Paint Matching
Season 2, Episode 14
Project: Wild Frontier
Team preps Frontier 4x4 for hunting with 6" lift, air locker, gears, 35" rubber and upgraded brakes.
Project: Wild Frontier
Season 2, Episode 15
Classic Chevy Hop Up
53 pickup with Stovebolt six gets dual carb intake, cast iron header, front disc brake kit and new hoops.
Classic Chevy Hop Up
Season 2, Episode 16
Wild Frontier: Payoff
Team adds GPS off-road mapping system to V6 Nissan and heads into the back country to prep for hunting season
Wild Frontier: Payoff
Season 2, Episode 17
Classic Chevy Paint Repair & Payoff
We're timing the 235 straight 6 in our '53 3100 and repairing the weather worn paint before hitting the streets for a fun drive in our classic pickup.
Classic Chevy Paint Repair & Payoff
Season 2, Episode 18
NighTrain: Suspension
Team drops and levels Duramax diesel 1500 with 2"/4" lowering kit and swaps out anemic factory 10-bolt rear.
NighTrain: Suspension
Season 2, Episode 19
F150 Wake Up
Guys turn up the wick on a stock F150 EcoBoost adding 69 HP with a cold air kit, exhaust and tuner.
F150 Wake Up
Season 2, Episode 20
Classic F100 Updates
Jeremy and LT prep cab for custom paint, install electric power steering and a custom gas tank.
Classic F100 Updates
Season 2, Episode 21
NighTrain: Fire Up
Guys fabricate intercooler plumbing, custom fuel lines and custom exhaust as we fire up our Duramax diesel.
NighTrain: Fire Up
Season 2, Episode 22
DIY Driveway Projects
Team shows how to save big money by replacing your own CV axle bearings, water pump and AC condenser.
DIY Driveway Projects
Season 2, Episode 23

Truck Tech Builds

2014 Silverado Giveaway Truck
Sea Foam Truck Tech Sweepstakes
2 Episodes
1965 C10
Lo 'N Slow
10 Episodes
1988 K1500
Red Tide
6 Episodes
The '67 El Camino give-away, now dressed in custom paint, gets re-assembled, including new bumpers and chrome trim.
Identity Crisis (El Camino)
3 Episodes
We introduce our '89 Blazer with a raucous trail ride to show capabilities of Chevy's full size 4x4 in stock form.
Klassy K5 (Blazer)
12 Episodes
We roll up our sleeves and get to work on our '30 Model A Ford with quick disassembly and the build up of a crate chassis including axles, suspension, springs, shocks, links and I-beam front end.
Model A
8 Episodes
GM never offered a short box Duramax. So we take an '03 and chop the frame for the smaller bed.
SuperMax (Duramax)
8 Episodes
How to build a real work truck from a late-model F-150. Also, how to blend paint on a repaired fender.
Workahauler F150
3 Episodes
The Truck Tech shop takes on a '71 C10 and gives it a complete refresh!
Fauxtina '71 C10
8 Episodes
After major intake upgrades, lowering kit and more the ’13 Ram is back for stereo upgrades, lights and payoff
Project Hemi-Hauler
2 Episodes
Team preps Frontier 4x4 for hunting with 6" lift, air locker, gears, 35" rubber and upgraded brakes.
Project Wild Frontier
2 Episodes
They lift a '07 Wrangler, convert it a to 4WD and install an Advance Adapters under-drive crawl box
Wrangler Re-Do
4 Episodes
Turning a classic Chevy R10 into a street bruiser swapping in a Duramax diesel with Allison 6 speed automatic.
Project Nightrain
7 Episodes
Our third new project of the season will result in a diesel tow rig by combining both old and new, Ford and Dodge. A modern Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel Powered chassis and a classic 1970's Ford 4 door Crew Cab body for a "modern" tow rig and a vintage look.
Super Dually
14 Episodes
How-to lift our Hemi Jeep with mid-arm suspension and a Dana 44 front diff for more articulation and grip.
Hemi JK
5 Episodes
The guys start their next classic build finding a disassembled '55 F100. They save cash and time reviving this abandoned project.
Project Basket Case
14 Episodes
Team starts turning a 260,000 mile 1993 Chevy work horse into sweet sport truck by servicing and upgrading worn out brakes, steering, charging system and more!
'93 Chevy Silverado "Senior Silverado"
9 Episodes
Refurbing a tired AWD Cherokee with sheet metal dent repair, redyeing seats and welding a broken aluminum wheel.
'04 Jeep Grand Cherokee "Tired Cherokee"
3 Episodes