JK Southern Style Buggy -- Part 2
4 June 2026Ian builds out monster axles to handle the kind of abuse only 40-inch tires can dish out; sparks fly as he cuts and clears the inner fender wells, making room for all that rubber and travel.
Ian builds out monster axles to handle the kind of abuse only 40-inch tires can dish out; sparks fly as he cuts and clears the inner fender wells, making room for all that rubber and travel.
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Ian builds out monster axles to handle the kind of abuse only 40-inch tires can dish out; sparks fly as he cuts and clears the inner fender wells, making room for all that rubber and travel.
Ian transforms a Factory Five Racing XTF test mule into a hardcore support rig for the Build for Off Road Adventure Ride; he starts by breathing life into the engine and then it's all about strength and control.
If it has wheels and goes off road, Ian Johnson will work on it! He takes you along for the do it yourself ride, as we tackle everything from simple bolt-ons to full-on fabrication.
The Build for Off Road Adventure Ride continues as Ian and the crew head into the legendary Johnson Valley, home of the world-famous King of the Hammers. The team takes on the brutal Sledgehammer Trail, then faces the infamous Backdoor Trail.
Ian teams up with friends and industry partners for the 2025 Adventure Ride.
Ian completes wiring on a modified C10 and prepares for a dyno run; he upgrades the transmission, radiator and other components to manage increased power.
Ian dives into one of his favorite body styles, a low-center-of-gravity crawler. This TJ build keeps lift to a minimum while running massive 40-inch tires on JT axles. Making it all work takes plenty of welding, clever fabrication, and ingenuity.
Ian wraps up the JK Buggy with powerful off-road lighting, durable protective flooring, a custom infotainment system, and one-of-a-kind exhaust; with the build complete, there's only one thing left to do: put it to the test.
Ian transforms a Factory Five Racing XTF test mule into a hardcore support rig for the Build for Off Road Adventure Ride; he starts by breathing life into the engine and then it's all about strength and control.
Ian builds out monster axles to handle the kind of abuse only 40-inch tires can dish out; sparks fly as he cuts and clears the inner fender wells, making room for all that rubber and travel.
How do you prep your offroad vehicles for their next trip? That's what Ian is going to show you today. He's getting his LJ buggy, which has been on the trails for almost seven years, ready for an end-of-your-off-road adventure.
A sunbaked Jeep JK tub is reborn as a no-holds-barred, Southern-style throwdown buggy; Ian begins with a custom chassis to cradle massive axles, long-tube suspension and towering 40-inch tires; all backed by big horsepower.
If it has wheels and goes off road, Ian Johnson will work on it! He takes you along for the do it yourself ride, as we tackle everything from simple bolt-ons to full-on fabrication.
If it has wheels and goes off road, Ian Johnson will work on it; taking you along for the do-it-yourself ride, as we tackle everything from simple bolt-ons to full-on fabrication.
Ian dives into one of his favorite body styles, a low-center-of-gravity crawler. This TJ build keeps lift to a minimum while running massive 40-inch tires on JT axles. Making it all work takes plenty of welding, clever fabrication, and ingenuity.
Ian wraps up the JK Buggy with powerful off-road lighting, durable protective flooring, a custom infotainment system, and one-of-a-kind exhaust; with the build complete, there's only one thing left to do: put it to the test.
Ian teams up with friends and industry partners for the 2025 Adventure Ride.
Ian completes wiring on a modified C10 and prepares for a dyno run; he upgrades the transmission, radiator and other components to manage increased power.
The Build for Off Road Adventure Ride continues as Ian and the crew head into the legendary Johnson Valley, home of the world-famous King of the Hammers. The team takes on the brutal Sledgehammer Trail, then faces the infamous Backdoor Trail.
Ian and the crew shift gears and head toward Kingman, Arizona, for fresh landscapes, breathtaking views, and a new kind of off-road experience steeped in American history. After a few stops, they finish the adventure at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
If it has wheels and goes off-road, Ian Johnson will work on it; taking you along for the do-it-yourself ride, as we tackle everything from simple bolt-ons to full-on fabrication.
How do you prep your off-road vehicles for their next trip? That's what Ian is going to show you today. He's getting his LJ buggy, which has been on the trails for almost seven years, ready for an end-of-year off-road adventure.
A sunbaked Jeep JK tub is reborn as a no-holds-barred, Southern-style throwdown buggy; Ian begins with a custom chassis to cradle massive axles, long-tube suspension and towering 40-inch tires; all backed by big horsepower.
Ian takes a bare Jeep Gladiator bed and turns it into the ultimate overlanding trailer! Starting with a rugged kit tube frame, Ian welds in an arsenal of custom accessories built for adventure, then lays down a killer paint job to match his custom Jeep.