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 F-350 isn't new to the shop; the turbo was rebuilt a few years ago, but not all of the parts were replaced; the turbo is acting up, so it's getting replaced with a completely new one; then some issues with the interior get addressed.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Old vs. New GMC
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Matt and Bruno have a pair of old and new GMC trucks; the older GMC gets an updated interior with new paint and new panels, while the 2015 GMC gets decked out with an all new storage system.