Matt and Bruno give a Ford F-100 a complete suspension makeover using dropouts from two different vehicles, showing what it takes to get IFS and IRS from modern sports cars under an old truck.
This project kicks off with some basic building blocks like wiring and roll cage, steering, and more.
The owner of this Ram 2500 is looking to get his mobile mechanic business off the ground and he has asked for a little help; the guys outfit his truck with a safe place for his tools and everything he'll need to get the job done.
The Scrambler project the guys started earlier this year is back and ready for some more work. They get the body ready for paint and start placing the drivetrain, so when the body is off getting worked on, the chassis can continue being built.
The Bronco we are working on today already looks great, but we want to make it better with two things; we make the engine sound great and give it comforts not found on any convertible sport utility; then we play with some futuristic technology.
It is Matt and Bruno's turn to do some upgrades on Willie B's CJ-7 that will be headed out to California; working on the gears and axles, as well as giving it a custom set of bead locks.
This Tacoma is owned by an active family that loves the outdoors; we get it set up to carry more gear and ride a whole lot better; not only will it ride a lot better, but it will also sound a lot better when we are done with the exhaust.
A retired veteran with a pressure-washing business is tired of his C10's long warm ups and poor stopping power; we address both issues with a new intake and carb setup and a new brake system.
As a how-to show dedicated exclusively to trucks, 4x4s and SUVs, Truck U finds monster-truck expert Matt Steele and master mechanic Bruno Massel involved in hands-on projects crucial to serious off-roading and truck performance.
This two-door Jeep JL is the best deal out there for open-air cruising; we toss the hard top for an easy-to-use soft top and add some additional versatility to the doors, while also giving it a few more creature comforts for everyday use.
On this Comanche, we do some metalwork to the fenders, showing how you can run a larger tire; check out a throwback to the previous Comanches and see where they are now.
Truck U gets out of the shop and takes in the sights of the 2025 SEMA Show; we see what's new and what cool truck projects people have been working on for the past year.
Selecting the proper donor truck for a project; problem areas inside an engine.
Working on vehicles that get to live in an off-road paradise; two Can Am Maverick X3s get fixed and upgraded and a Ford Raptor gets new set of shocks to better handle the off-road track and getting to take them out and see how they do.
The 20th-anniversary Colorado product; the guys reveal and install the engine and transmission combination; then they upgrade the rear axle and experiment with a steering-knuckle swap up front.
The guys give a 1972 C10 more traction, more go and good looks.
Matt and Bruno fabricate a bed rack for an SXS and then outfit it with a roof top tent and all the needed accessories.
This truck was passed down to a family after they lost their father, who was known to always help a neighbor; the guys at Truck U build the truck the way their father always wanted it, starting with a lift kit and wheels, then adding accessories.
Matt and Bruno get first dibs on a Kia Telluride that is being built for TotalEnergie's SEMA booth; they put a lift, wheels and tires on it and add the ultimate overland and tailgate accessory.
This Gladiator goes all over the country, from dirt roads to highways. The owner wants to tackle some issues with blind spots, install a new, do-it-all radio head unit, and add a couple accessories that any road-tripping overland rig should have.
There are three vehicles from a family farm in the shop, and each one needs a little attention; from suspension to brakes, Matt and Bruno make sure these vehicles keep on operating smoothly and give a little advice on who shouldn't be operating them.
A Dodge Ram is in the shop with a body and engine combination; this truck gets a new timing chain and more; the guys put the final touches on the 20th-anniversary Colorado before taking it to the track to burn off some rubber.
A K10 is getting some attention after 20 years; first, the guys will get the engine running right with an EFI, then take care of some worn-out items and a few things the owner just doesn't like.
There are two different landscapes when it comes to off-roading East and West; builds may be similar.
Modern engine power outputs means drivers don't need a V-8 for moderate hauling; the guys outfit a V-6 Ram to tow more comfortably, with better oil cooling and stopping, plus a few items every truck should have knocked off its wish list.
A veteran who always helps others owns an orange TJ; the team returns the favor and get some things done that he had put off, and reinforce the body inside and out, and add some much-needed armor and recovery.
The owner of a C10 did nice work on his truck himself, but he ran out of time to finish the interior, wiring and some work on the drivetrain; Matt and Bruno pick up the slack and get his C10 closer to the finish line.
Ram trucks are a powerhouse in the world of towing, where reliability is key; one place they fall short is the transmission; Matt and Bruno do a deep dive into the 68RFE transmission and replace one with a new bullet-proofed transmission.
Today the focus is on the Ford Bronco; Matt and Bruno show some of the great options available to make a Bronco unique; they take a stock Outer Banks and make it stand out in a crowd with just a few common upgrades.
Jeep has been in a league of its own for many years, but that's not the case anymore; with new competition entering the field, Matt and Bruno show what makes the Jeep unique; they also touch up a Tahoe with rough paint for better resale.
Everything is getting more expensive, and the truck market has been hit hard; discussing how to protect an investment, plus some quick-and-easy upgrades; Bruno takes in the 2023 SEMA Show.
The crew gives gives a C10 a new slimmer look by cutting the fat; Bruno checks out the SEMA show; putting some final touches on the newly renovated shop.
Making a hard-to-find new Bronco easier to drive and giving it more style.
Fixing some worn components under the hood and chassis of a Ram truck; a C10 in need of a few final touches on the interior.
This Jeep is getting built to do exactly what it was designed for, and that's to hit the trails; make sure the drivetrain is up to the task, and give the owner some storage for out on the trails.
A Harley-Davidson Edition F-150 gets a full air-bag suspension.
A square-body C10 gets an upgrade with a one-piece window and a better fuel system with an EFI.
When sled pulling is life, a truck needs a little appearance and a lot of strength, so it can go the full distance.
The owner of this new snazzberry Gladiator just took delivery, and now he wants to make it his own; staring at it sitting in his driveway, he has made a wish list of parts, and the crew checks a few of those items off his list.
A Tacoma's owner wants it set up to go over rough terrain at high speeds; starting with an extreme suspension, the guys work the truck over to do one thing: go full speed through the desert.
The shop is once again filled with a backlog of projects; the guys tackle a death wobble on a Ford Super Duty, outfit a 4Runner for product training and finish off an F-150 project with a new bedliner.
New trucks are expensive, so the guys start with a reasonably priced, brand-new Ford Maverick; Lift, tires, bedcover, racks and more should get this Maverick overland ready.
Matt and Bruno work their magic on a Ford so the truck will sell faster at a dealership.
Matt and Bruno customize an alligator hunter's vehicle.