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.
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.
Under Pressure C10
S21 E8
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.
Boosted EcoBoost
S21 E9
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matt loves his Tundra, and when a friend recently picked up a new one, he handed it over to Matt to build it any way he wanted. From a lift and oversized wheels to tires and all the necessary accessories, they'll get this truck sitting just right.
The guys work on a Ram Power Wagon that lives on a farm, but farm life isn't always easy; they rebuild the front axle, so it can continue to do its duties down on a farm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diesel Drag Truck
S16 E4
Matt and Bruno bring in a purpose-built F-250 drag truck; it's making 40 lbs of boost and keeps losing intake boots and head gaskets; the guys will fix the problem with a wastegate and blow-off valve and watch it take a final pass.
Jeep Beast
S8 E6
Matt and Bruno's Jeep project moves along; they install a supercharger and a long-arm suspension to give it some life; the pair finish it up with a new exhaust and front bumper.
Build Stage CJ
S8 E7
Matt and Bruno do some custom fabrication to a build stage CJ 7. They also run new fuel lines and drop in a new fuel tank.
Fuel Delivery System
S8 E8
A lot can go wrong in a diesel truck's fuel delivery system; the team looks at stuck injectors and corroded lines, looking to solve the problems.
TJ Off Road Upgrade
S8 E10
Learning how to trick out and ramp up trucks, SUVs, Jeeps and 4x4s.
Can Am Fix
S8 E11
Learning how to trick out and ramp up trucks, SUVs, Jeeps and 4x4s.
Paint Shop Chevy
S8 E12
Learning how to trick out and ramp up trucks, SUVs, Jeeps and 4x4s.
Head Gasket Fail
S8 E13
Learning how to trick out and ramp up trucks, SUVs, Jeeps and 4x4s.