Dirt Every Day Extra

The 1990 Dodge truck we call the Tug Truck is pretty bare bones inside, but it still has essentials for an adventure. On this episode of Dirt Every Day Extra, Fred Williams discusses everything from the seats to the GPS.

Lots of folks ask Dave Chappelle and Fred Williams how they ended up hosting a show about trucks. The guys give a little insight on what type of education they got, and how it helped or hurt their current career.

When a viewer writes in about some transfer case issues in an FJ40 Land Cruiser, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle dive into what might be the cause and how to fix it.

Have you heard of a power take-off? On this episode of Dirt Every Day Extra, Dave Chappelle and Fred Williams explain how a power take-off (PTO) works, and throw around some ideas of what they would build incorporating a PTO.

When a Dirt Every Day Extra viewer wants to build a CJ-5 as an overlanding rig, the guys debate the best upgrades. Since a CJ-5 is a small 4x4, it wouldn't fit the norm for overlanding, but it could still be great.

The guys are in a new Jeep Gladiator answering a question about whether they do road trips. Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle discuss why they like to do them and what their dream truck road trip would be.

Fred and Dave share the most economical solution for divorced transfer cases, when viewers ask what to do.

Fred and Dave reveal what they like and dislike about tow rigs.

Fred and Dave reveal the best locations to four-wheel in America.

Fred and Dave drive around and reveal the best equipment to build for overlanding or car camping.

Fred and Dave discover if portal axles that offer ground clearance and additional gearing would work in a mud truck.

Fred and Dave contemplate what style of tires to endorse.

Dave reveals the different types of locking hubs and why the Yukon hubs are the best for his Chevy Dana 60 build.

Dave is need of a custom driveshaft for his upcoming project and enlists the help of Brian Stanton from Driveline Tech to discuss what he needs.

Fred and Dave venture to Hazzard Fab Worx to explore a Bronco project with a Coyote V8 engine swap. They debate with owner Luke Shulman why the Ford engine is the best for better power.

Fred and Dave are working on a project at Hazzard Fab Works and exploring other builds while there. They interview Luke Shulman about his own Jeep, a V8 powered CJ/YJ he uses to explore the northwest.

Fred and Dave interview Luke Shuman about rigs around the Hazzard Fab Worx shop. Then, they are introduced to a trail Jeep that transformed into a rock-racing rig for the Ultra 4 series and the King of Hammers.

Luke Shuman is custom building a high-speed, off-road Jeep with two wheel drive and Fred and Dave are eager to find out how.

Fred and Dave discover how a Dodge Command car is rebuilt and repowered and are drooling over the final product.

Updating Tube Sock and exploring the adventure it's been on the last five years.

Fred and Dave float Tube Sock across a river and discuss how it happened and what went wrong.

Tube Sock is in need of repairs after going against the ferry boat on the river.

Fred Williams repairs Tube Sock after its river adventure and reveals the issues that need attention.