About Xtreme 4x4

Television's first series dedicated exclusively to showing how to fabricate hardcore trail rigs, sand buggies, lifted pickups and off-road vehicles. Xtreme 4x4 features high energy 4WD truck projects from start-to-finish plus extreme action off road events. Serious off road enthusiasts watch this TV show.

Xtreme 4x4 Season 4 Episodes

'94 Chevy S10 Truggy Part I
We transform a $750 dollar junker 1994 Chevy S10 into a hardcore 'truggy'.
Season 4  Episode 1
'94 Chevy S10 Truggy Part I
CORR Pro II Race Truck Part 5
The CORR Pro II race truck takes shape with a sleek Ford F-150 fiberglass body and a robust drivetrain.
Season 4  Episode 2
CORR Pro II Race Truck Part 5
Green Samurai Part III
We transform an 87 Suzuki Samurai into an eco-friendly, trail-ready warrior with veggie oil fuel conversion.
Season 4  Episode 3
Green Samurai Part III
Transfer Case 101
We explore the mechanics of various transfer cases for 4x4 vehicles. Plus we tackle Mayhem Hill in Viola, TN.
Season 4  Episode 4
Transfer Case 101
'94 Chevy S10 Truggy Part II
In Part 2 of the S10 build, we transform a mere frame into a high-end off-road show crawler.
Season 4  Episode 5
'94 Chevy S10 Truggy Part II
Turning A Nissan Pathfinder Into A Crew Truck Part I
We begin a unique project transforming a stock 1995 Nissan Pathfinder into a rugged, gear-toting crew truck.
Season 4  Episode 6
Turning A Nissan Pathfinder Into A Crew Truck Part I
Rebuilding A Salvaged Jeep TJ Into A Dual-Purpose Rig
We embark on a journey to transform a salvage Jeep TJ into a dual-purpose trail beast.
Season 4  Episode 7
Rebuilding A Salvaged Jeep TJ Into A Dual-Purpose Rig
Dual Purpose TJ Part II
We transform a 2003 Jeep TJ into a dual-purpose off-road beast while teaching welding and suspension tricks.
Season 4  Episode 8
Dual Purpose TJ Part II
Dual Purpose TJ Part III
Part III of transforming a standard 2003 Jeep TJ into an extreme rock-crawling powerhouse.
Season 4  Episode 9
Dual Purpose TJ Part III
Toyota Mini Truck Revisit - Trail Tips
We enhance our 1991 Toyota mini truck for off-roading by addressing driveline issues, and new safety measures.
Season 4  Episode 10
Toyota Mini Truck Revisit - Trail Tips
Mud Truck Part 1
We revamp an '87 Chevy pickup into a mud racer while exploring the Colorado Rockies' challenging trails.
Season 4  Episode 11
Mud Truck Part 1
Ultimate 1 Ton Work Truck - Rebuilding Together Charity
We transform a 2008 GMC 3500 Dually into an off-road truck to support Rebuilding Together's charity auction.
Season 4  Episode 12
Ultimate 1 Ton Work Truck - Rebuilding Together Charity
Make Your Own Bio Diesel - King of the Hammers
We explore creating biodiesel to save money on fuel and tackle the king of the Hammers race in the desert.
Season 4  Episode 13
Make Your Own Bio Diesel - King of the Hammers
CORR Pro 2 Race Truck Part VI - Finale. Off Road Expo Winners from Pomona
We showcase our Pro 2 race Jason Baldwin tribute truck, and talk with Off Road Expo winners Tim and Jessi.
Season 4  Episode 14
CORR Pro 2 Race Truck Part VI - Finale. Off Road Expo Winners from Pomona
Nissan Crew Truck Part II - Full Size Trail Ride from Colorado
We're transforming a Nissan Pathfinder into the ultimate street-legal off-road crew rig.
Season 4  Episode 15
Nissan Crew Truck Part II - Full Size Trail Ride from Colorado
Dual Purpose TJ Part IV - Mickey Thompson Tuff Truck Series
We tackle a 5.7L Hemi engine swap in our 2003 Jeep TJ for a 50-state legal off-road and street powerhouse.
Season 4  Episode 16
Dual Purpose TJ Part IV - Mickey Thompson Tuff Truck Series
Dual Purpose TJ Part V / Female Rock Crawler - Nicole Johnson
In part five of the Jeep TJ build, we get ready for extreme trails with resilience and reliability upgrades.
Season 4  Episode 17
Dual Purpose TJ Part V / Female Rock Crawler - Nicole Johnson
Mud Truck Part II - Best in the Desert / Terribles 250 from Primm, NV
We transform an '87 GMC pickup into a mud-bogging machine with a 588 c.in. engine and new transmission setup.
Season 4  Episode 18
Mud Truck Part II - Best in the Desert / Terribles 250 from Primm, NV
S-10 Truggy Part III
We enhance a S10 truck buggy with custom parts and explore a challenging trail in Moab, Utah.
Season 4  Episode 19
S-10 Truggy Part III
Fabrication Beginner to Advanced!
Ian uses 18 years of experience as a GM Technician, and custom builder to share his fabrication knowledge.
Season 4  Episode 20
Fabrication Beginner to Advanced!
Dual Purpose TJ Part VI - Payoff!
We transformed a 2003 Jeep TJ into the ultimate off-road beast equipped with a Hemi engine.
Season 4  Episode 21
Dual Purpose TJ Part VI - Payoff!
Jeep Scrambler Part I
We build a truly unique CJ8 Scrambler with limited tools in a simple two-car garage.
Season 4  Episode 22
Jeep Scrambler Part I
Xtreme 4x4 on the Trail
We relive our extreme 4x4 builds, from diesel tow monsters to veggie-powered samurais.
Season 4  Episode 23
Xtreme 4x4 on the Trail

Xtreme 4x4 Builds

This 2013 Jeep JK just begs for heavy duty upgrades! We make it trail-ready with 3" of lift, complete body armor, Magnaflow exhaust, and more!
2 Episodes
'13 Jeep JK "Magnaflow JK"
When one of our viewers took us for a ride in his wobbly, lifted Jeep TJ, we told him we'd take a look at it. What he doesn't know is we're rebuilding it from the ground up, with trail-tested suspension, a powerful straight-six 4.0L and more!
4 Episodes
Team Built TJ
This 1999 Toyota Tacoma can be a very capable expedition rig with some planning and the right upgrades.
3 Episodes
'99 Toyota "Trekking Tacoma"
With only a welder and some common shop tools, we put together a buggy built in a 2-car garage setup.
6 Episodes
2-Car Garage Crawler
Xtreme 4x4 changes its boring 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD into a chase truck to support desert racing!
2 Episodes
'07 Chevy 2500HD Silverado "Chase Truck"
So you want the performance of the Ford Raptor, without the price? Xtreme 4x4, designs a 1997 Ford F-150 that competes with the Raptor...at half the cost!
5 Episodes
'97 Ford F-150 "Half-Price Raptor"
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!
5 Episodes
Half-Price Raptor
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.
4 Episodes
Aluminum Samurai
Some hardcore offroad upgrades transformed our 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee into an Expedition SUV... ready for long-distance adventures!
3 Episodes
'03 Jeep "Expedition" Grand Cherokee
We chose the chassis, but you choose the rest! From engine to axles, suspension to stereo-we fill our rig with parts voted on by our viewers!
6 Episodes
Blog Buggy Project
Our Low Dollar Wheeler Cherokee is back for tips on an easy no-cost locker.
5 Episodes
Low Dollar Wheeler
In 1988, when GM redesigned their pickups and SUV's to a more rounded-style, and for a more comfortable ride, a lot was lost in the wheeling department! We take a full-size Blazer, and rip out the independent front suspension for a D60 solid axle swap.
5 Episodes
Full Size Blazer
We'll take raw tube, an idea, and a 6.6 liter turbo diesel Duramax and build one cool off road buggy, and take you thru the process of how to design from scratch. We'll turn a rough sketch into mechanical drawings and start bending and notching.
6 Episodes
Diesel Buggy
Our Military 6x6 is now a huge 4x4 and gets airbags and link suspension. We flip the rear hubs to match the front wheelbase, relocate the battery box, and finish up our 100% fabricated pick up bed.
3 Episodes
Military 6X6 Bobbed Deuce
Jeep never could have imagined how inventive the aftermarket would be regarding the popular 4-door Jeep Wrangler JK. Ours gets a supercharger, new gearing and heavy duty axles.
3 Episodes
Supercharged JK
What can you do with a wrecking yard TJ and a bunch of new & used parts? Find out when our "Tricked out TJ" begins with body protection, suspension, wheels & tires.
4 Episodes
Budget TJ
How to create your own ultimate fab shop by spending money on tools instead of parts.
4 Episodes
Budget Buggy
Xtreme 4x4 takes this classic 1969 International Scout and turns it into a modern dual purpose rig.
8 Episodes
'69 International Scout 4x4
This will be the start of a very inexpensive project truck that most enthusiasts can do in their own garage. And to prove it, we're putting away our fancy cold saws and tube benders, and will create our own two car garage inside our Xtreme shop with minimal tools but with all the drive and desire you guys have at home for your projects!
6 Episodes
CJ8 Scrambler
Our '87 3/4 ton Chevy pick up gets torn down from the motor to the body panels, axles and transmission. This truck is entirely stripped as our build team begins the transformation from a weekend hauler into a hardcore mud bog truck!
5 Episodes
Mud Truck
Xtreme 4x4 started out with a wrecked 2003 TJ and ended up with the ultimate trail rig!
6 Episodes
'03 "Dual Purpose" Jeep TJ
This $750 dollar junker will be the ultimate off road play toy! Custom tube frame, extended fenders, and a monster 502 horse powerplant
7 Episodes
S10 Truggy
Xtreme 4x4 goes green with their 1985 Suzuki Samurai build, converting a diesel burner to run on French fry grease!
8 Episodes
'85 Suzuki Samurai
In this unique build, our team will design and build a '91 Toyota mini truck for Xtreme off road capability.
7 Episodes
Toyota Mini
Xtreme teams with the CORR series to build their own Pro II trophy truck!
5 Episodes
Trophy Truck
Custom tube chassis building and 350 small block mods with propane injection are featured in part two of Ian and Jessi's trail rig that's built almost entirely from used parts lying around the Tech Center.
3 Episodes
Bottom Drawer Buggy
Ian and Jessi and the crew travel to West Sacramento, California to a trade school where top students in chassis fabrication get the opportunity of a life time: build a competition rock crawler on TV from scratch!
2 Episodes
Formula Toy
The desert bandit makes a return to the shop for interior finishing, dash, gauges, wiring and the suspension... all will come together
3 Episodes
Ranger Resurection
An old worn out Land Cruiser gets new life as Ian and Jessi begin project Saggin' Wagon. The project starts with new suspension.
5 Episodes
Project Saggin' Wagon
It started out as an old 1987 Suburban farm truck and has turned into the ultimate off road tow rig that can go and tow almost anything, anywhere!
10 Episodes
'87 Chevy "SubUrban Gorilla"
One of our more popular builds makes a return, this time for a junkyard transmission build and beefier transfer case
4 Episodes
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