FourWheeler
Off-road vehicle enthusiast Ian Johnson works on everything from upgrading a daily driving Jeep, to building a custom tube chassis rock crawler; he also shows how to tackle automobile concerns from "bolt-ons" to full fabrication.
Jeepster Commando
S5 E1
Ian doesn't like spending money on new trucks, so he just builds what he wants; today, he starts working on a custom frame to sit under a classic Jeepster Commando and outfits the suspension, along with getting new one-ton axles underneath.
Jeepster Commando Part 2
S5 E2
The Jeepster project is back, and Ian wants to focus on some of the drivetrain components; he pulls out a 3.5-liter Ecoboost engine and a 6-R-80 transmission from a Ford Expedition to help the old Jeep drive like a more modern one.
SmartRunner
S5 E3
Ian finds a way to install a new suspension and massive tires under a Smart car to turn it into a desert pre-runner.
Custom Scout
S5 E4
Ian loves the old International Scout body, but doesn't like the chassis underneath; he finds the right donor Scout body and fits it on a Jeep JK frame, with some modifications.
Solid Axle Conversion
S5 E5
Ian finds a way to get 40-inch tires under a Toyota FJ by cutting out all of the stock suspension and installing a solid-axle conversion.
Braptor Part 1
S5 E6
The new Bronco Raptor is expensive, so Ian is going to build his own; he takes an '80s box-style Bronco and adds a wider fiberglass body kit front and rear to give this classic Bronco a modern Raptor look.
Braptor Part 2
S5 E7
The body of the Bronco/Raptor project has been mocked up, and today Ian builds a custom chassis to go underneath; this will not be a standard tube chassis; this will be a plate-style chassis with a twin I-beam setup.
Silverado Shop Truck
S5 E9
Ian brings in a Silverado for bumper and suspension upgrades, showing the difference between a lift kit and a suspension kit; he cuts out the stock crossmembers, installs a drop bracket for the front differential, and bolts on new tires and wheels.
Adventure Ride - Moab
S5 E10
If it has wheels and goes off road, Ian Johnson will work on it. From upgrading daily drivers to building a custom tube-chassis rock crawler, he takes you along on a do-it-yourself ride that tackles any kind of job.
Bomber Fab Pt. 1
S4 E1
Ian turns a stack of tubes into a shorter trail chassis and adds new axles.
Bomber Fab Pt. 2
S4 E2
Ian adds a motor and transmission to the build before turning to the axles.
Military Jeep Chassis Swap
S4 E3
Ian brings in a 1968 M715 to make it more reliable.
Budget Build TJ
S4 E4
Since a TJ can be had for under 10K, Ian shows how to buy a Jeep on a budget and outfit it with everything needed to hit the rocks and still have money left over.
Budget Build TJ Part 2
S4 E6
The Budget TJ gets some more parts, including suspension and bumpers.
New Bronco
S4 E7
For the first time, Ian brings in the brand-new Bronco for some chop, cut and rebuild; he goes far to take a new platform truck and make it custom.
Yota Engine Swap
S4 E8
The Toyota Ian transformed last year is back for an engine swap.
Overlanding Trailer
S4 E9
Ian takes a tag-along trailer and adds what he needs to live off the grid.
Hot Springs
S4 E10
Ian's latest off-road adventure takes him to the Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas.
All-Aluminum Defender Part 1
S3 E1
Ian starts work on an all-aluminum Defender that has a Jeep JK chassis.
All-Aluminum Defender Part 2
S3 E2
Ian installs more of the Defender's drivetrain, plus wheels and tires.
Short Bed Gladiator
S3 E3
Ian creates his own short bed Jeep Gladiator by transforming a Jeep JK.
Tow-Overlander-Home
S3 E4
Ian modifies a 1998 Chevy T6500 for towing, overlanding and motorhoming.
Gambler 500 Build and Rally
S3 E6
Ian gets a cheap Mercedes 300D ready for a local Gambler 500 rally.
Box-Style Bronco
S3 E7
Ian pays homage to the very cool box-style Bronco of the past.
Mini Yota Part 1
S3 E8
Ian turns a factory two-door Toyota Tacoma into the perfect off-road truck.
Mini Yota Part 2
S3 E9
Ian's Tacoma project begins to take on a vintage 4Runner look.
Four Wheeler Adventure (KAT)
S3 E10
Ian takes the All-Aluminum Defender on the Kentucky Adventure Trail.
Sami Engine Swap
S2 E1
Ian brings back the Suzuki Samurai, this time for an old-fashioned engine swap; he's going to take out the mechanical four-cylinder diesel VW engine and upgrade it with a common rail VW diesel.
LJ Buggy Update
S2 E2
Ian's LJ Buggy has seen plenty of rocks and off-road tracks, and he already knows how to improve the vehicle. He rebuilds a dash, adds headlights, and redoes the steering and exhaust.
JK Stretch Part 1
S2 E3
A look at what it takes to upgrade anything with wheels.
JK Stretch Part 2
S2 E4
The JK stretch project is back from the body shop and is ready for an all-new suspension and axles; Ian will get some Dana 60s under the rig with 40-inch tires and see how it performs by hitting some rock hills.
Tow Overlander
S2 E5
Ian wants his Nissan Titan to tow his new Tracker side by side, so he needs to outfit it for towing; he bolts some off-road parts onto the side by side.
Camping RamCharger
S2 E6
The RamCharger is ready for the trail with a new engine and drivetrain, but it needs to be outfitted for overlanding, so Ian builds out the interior for camping, adds a solar panel roof rack and builds a custom front bumper.
Shop Truck Pt. 1
S2 E7
Ian needs a new FourWheeler shop truck, but he doesn't just buy new trucks, he builds them; he'll tear down a two-door Dodge Dakota and turn it into a custom tools-carrying monster.
Shop Truck Pt. 3
S2 E9
Ian finds the perfect service platform for a truck. Later, he finishes the design with a custom paint job.
The Ultimate Adventure
S2 E10
Ian gets invited to ride in the 2020 Ultimate Adventure, where he and a group of off-road enthusiasts drive thousands of miles on-road and off-road, hitting the back roads and trails of America from Montana to Wyoming.
Custom LJ Buggy Part 1
S1 E1
Ian begins assembly of a custom LJ chassis and builds a full Jeep out of a pile of metal tubs before he adds front and rear axles with cut-to-length control arms, and finishes off the build with coil-over suspension.
Custom LJ Buggy Part 2
S1 E2
The custom Jeep JL gets a drivetrain after Ian finds a junkyard LS engine to install, later he fabricates the exhaust.
Full Float vs. Semi-Float Axle
S1 E4
Larger tires on an off-road rig usually mean broken axles; a 1989 Dodge Ram Charger is in the shop; Ian shows how to swap out a semi-float axle for the more desirable full-float axle.
Custom LJ Buggy, Part 4 - Final Assembly
S1 E5
The crew works on wiring, plumbing, body panel installation and the interior on the buggy; Ian hits the trails in a custom Jeep LJ.
Stretched Side by Side
S1 E6
Ian doesn't want to fix a beat-up Polaris XP 900. He wants to turn it into a completely different rig. He decides to stretch the side by side and add longer suspension for more travel, but that's just the beginning.
Stretched Side by Side, Part 2
S1 E7
The crew focuses on what the Polaris will need to stay safe on the trails; Ian customizes a roll cage, installs the driver's seat and adds some tunes.
Engine Swap
S1 E8
An '80s Ramcharger is back in the shop for an engine swap; the owner wants a gas-powered Hemi, so Ian swaps the old, tired engine for one from a local junkyard.
Moving Weight
S1 E9
Ian moves weight around on a Samurai to get more squat in the rear end, shifting the radiator and fuel cell and changing the rear end suspension geometry to help this rig better handle the rocks.
Four Wheeler Adventure
S1 E10
Ian goes on an adventure with some of his buddies, hitting a few off-road parks nearby, making some roadside repairs, and ending the trip with some Tennessee whiskey.