🛠️We bought a $500 truck and are transforming it into a desert racing machine.
💪Upgrading the suspension to handle the rough desert terrain and provide better traction.
🔧Installing new components and making necessary modifications to ensure the truck's durability.
🏁Preparing for an epic 500-mile race through the deserts of Mexico.
💥Witness the impressive transformation of a 30-year-old truck into a powerful racing machine.
How much did the truck and upgrades cost?
—We bought the truck for $500 and spent around $177,000 on high-end suspension components and other upgrades.
What are the key challenges in this build?
—One of the challenges is fabricating and installing the new suspension components. We also need to ensure that the truck can handle the extreme desert conditions.
Why did you choose an ibeam front suspension?
—The ibeam suspension provides excellent contact between the tires and the ground, even in extreme off-road conditions. It offers more travel and better handling for desert racing.
What are the benefits of longer ibeams?
—Longer ibeams provide increased suspension travel, allowing the truck to handle whoops and jumps with ease. They improve traction and power delivery in off-road situations.
What modifications are you making to the truck?
—We are installing new suspension components, including rear shocks, bump stops, and leaf springs. We are also fabricating and welding custom mounts and braces.
00:02We bought a $500 truck and are preparing it for an epic desert race.
00:19Upgrading the suspension to handle the rough desert terrain.
01:03Purchasing high-end suspension components and necessary materials.
02:23Challenges of installing the new suspension components.
03:32Explaining the ibeam front suspension and its advantages for off-roading.
06:54Fabricating and welding custom mounts and braces.
08:52Installing the new front ibeams and achieving the desired wheel position.
10:07Installing the new rear suspension components and adjusting for the desired ride height.
