Ian, I've been a fan since the first episode of Xtreme 4x4 aired. Still enjoy watching you build awesome rigs, the way you talk and explain how everything works is amazing.
At first I was sad when you left Xtreme Off-Road, but seeing these new shows I can tell that you are definitely happier now. As always, you are doing amazing work and making fantastic content.
I’m glad you’ve taken more time on it than you originally intended. So many people these days are trying to pump out builds as fast as they possibly can, and don’t get me wrong a lot of them end up great! But there’s nothing wrong with taking a little more time on it and getting everything done exactly right the first time!
The first time turning the key and starting the engine on a build is the best feeling. The little extras on a build are worth it in the end even if they do add more time to the project, usually easier to incorporate while at the build stage, and no regret later thinking "I should have..."
You’re the guy I want to see take a 2011 to 2013 Suburban and make a triangular four link long travel setup, BUT keep the front suspension a ifs, only bulletproofed. There’s a million all aluminum Generation 4 LS based Chevy 4x4s with fully boxed frames out there needing more options than the standard heavy front axle swap. RCV makes cv axles for Chevy 1500s now. Be the first to make it so. Suburban’s are super popular for Overlanding now. Keep up the great content!! :)
Ian, it is a pleasure to watch you fabricate. I have been a fan since way back when you were working with Jesse on Xtreme. I love the "all skill, no drama" approach to your youtube videos. It is both rare and refreshing. I forgive the "bourbon segments" which are calculated drama. This should be called the no-kludge channel. I love Fab Rats and Matt's Off-Road Recovery, and to a much lesser extent Bleepin Jeep They make things that work... mostly, but make me cringe. Fab Rats less cringing than Matt, but still some. Bleepin Jeep has two strikes, drama for drama's sake, and questionable fabrication. In fact, most of the fabrication channels on the internet have more drama than skill. I find myself skipping ahead on most of a video, while I watch your's straight through, and then watch again. I love all of this build,, save the choice and weight of the diesel, and have watched each episode many times. Yeah, the diesel is unusual, just not my cup of tea. In aircraft, motorcycles and other vehicles, lightweight is king. For your viewing audience, taking longer is no big deal, just more episodes to enjoy. And I salute the desire to get it the way you want it, instead of arbitrarily fast. I once worked for a manufacturing manager that told me you have three competing goals in most things. Speed, Quality, and Low Cost. Pick any two and you can prevail, but never three. I'm glad you choose Quality. As for air filters, that airflow rating is for a completely clean filter, which isn't a bad assumption for on-road vehicles. But you want that airflow value, when the filter has seen 300 miles of dusty road. You can only get that with a bigger filter. Take care!
Ian, I share your enthusiasm.actually, I believe I'm more excited than even you. Thank you a ton for sharing this amazing build, I hope to put eyes on it when you launch. Bravo. Michael Hill in Va.
@@BigTireGarage its good to hear back from you .. hope to meet you some day .. might have to be by video . i am in NEW YORK 60 miles west of Buffalo NY
@@BigTireGarage is you plasma table a dry table and what size sheets can it hold . i am in western NEW YORK west of BUFFALO ,, other day was 10 deg's out only heat my shop when i am out there .. water table would freeze ,, plus what to do with old water from the table ? i get 4 x 8 feet sheets of metal ..
you do good work Ian, sorry for the bad comments I made in the comp. with Bleepin Jeep ,and Busted Wrench .I don't know what was going on in my head that day.
Ian, love watching your builds. But you need to be careful. I suspect that the MAF sensor is calibrated for a 3" pipe. You may have some metering concerns at higher throttle settings due to the higher air flow velocity with the 2" pipe that you put the MAF into. You will probably need to build the air filter and MAF into a 3" tube to get the engine to fuel correctly. Cheers.
I hope you have better luck then I have trying to keep the R2.8 cool under load. Around town it’s fantastic! On the highway in the summer under a constant load is a different story. It’s never over heated or thrown a code because I watch it, but trying to keep up with traffic or pass a truck the temp climes fast! I went with a SPAL electric fan because the CFM was the highest I could find. I even went with a heavy duty radiator and it still climes fast. My next step is maybe moving the intercooler to let more air flow to the radiator. Best of luck, loving the videos
Interesting, where is "home" for you I know Trent Mcgee has his in PHX and I will ask him if has had any issues with heat in the summer. You could also look at an air to water intercooler to get more airflow across the radiator.
@@BigTireGarage I live in NJ but for the past two years I have taken it down to the Outer Banks (10 hour drive) at the end of August (super hot and humid). It honestly does fine at 65-70mph with 35s and 3:73 gears, but if I push it anything over that the temp will rise and keep rising until i get out of it. I recently added a deeration tank which allowed for more coolant, I think it helped a little but I still get uncomfortable with how quick the temp rises. Check out the R2.8 owners group on Facebook. It’s an issue others are having, some are trying to push their products saying their set up causes ZERO temp issues but I don’t quite believe them. I know an off-road vehicle doesn’t need to go 80mph on the highway, but the same issue occurs on long steep highway grades so you don’t have to be trying to be going fast for the issue to arise. I feel Cummins just set the ECM temp to low for the code. Thanks for the reply, I’m a huge fan and am honored to be swapping comments. P.S I still love the motor and would do it all over again even with this issue. Nothing is perfect and I’m cool with that.
I appreciate the video as I want a ac in my truck . One thing I a bit concerned about is the breather going back into the intake and the engine has cooled egr . I seen this in the vw tdi and the result is cooked intake after many miles of use . Would a catch can help here or what do you think . The ac line build was a good way to go . Never seen those . Nice fab skills also
Might be worth checking with cummins but I believe that welding the mass air flow sensor bung into a smaller diameter pipe will throw out the air flow reading the ECU gets, whether it will care or not I dont know but worth checking!
I can’t believe I haven’t watched this channel before. I’ve enjoyed seeing your rigs on ultimate adventure, and even more so here, behind the scenes. Just saw your appearance on the Dirt Lifestyle channel with the Willys, great stuff. I’m putting the same engine and trans in my 1973 Ford Bronco and these videos of your Willys really gave me some insight and tips. Sounds like your R2.8 is tuned, is that something that’s available to consumers or is it more of a custom, exclusive thing? Awesome work, I look forward to catching up on all your videos.
I have a question, My Auto shop teacher once said if you want to go off-road you need to fill your tires with helium instead of air to have your truck float across a river. I have been extremely concerned about this since my Freshman year and I am near fifty years old,my question is, could this work?
(My Random Brain: A before O or up you go.) Ian Johnson I was thinking about you lately. You used to be my shop teacher in highschool. Simpsons trivia to get out of class early.
@@BigTireGarage not a problem just have been wanting to see finished wagon. Would thought you would want to see first trail with it on your channel. Awesome build.
Any chance you you post a bunch of b roll footage of you working on your vehicles? I am building a vehicle and love learning tricks from experienced people. For instance on this episode your process of designing and building the radiator mounts may give myself or others some good ideas on how to tackle our own projects.
@@BigTireGarage i enjoy watching all the videos you release but I think there is so much more content of a more instructional value vs entertainment value that could come out of these projects. That has always been the problem with car shows on tv. There is no way to stuff enough info into 30 mins or an hour for people to really learn how to build some of the custom stuff.
Any issues with the R2.8, I'm looking at my upcoming project and have read there are issues that they over heat? What a great series on the Willys Wagon, awesome.
Hey Boss!! I know you use Tekton tools in your shop. Do you use their torque wrenches? Ive read different reviews on them. Give me your review. Thank you sir
Yes I do, and I would say they work great. They feel a little less like a tool truck version (unlike the rest of their tools) but they seem to be very accurate
I quit drinking 30 years ago and I loved a good bourbon. I quit because I was very anti-social when I drink. So for me it was the right choice. What type of bourbon is your favorite?
@@BigTireGarage On the positive side, I am a “self taught “ welder , haha! You’ve taught me so much about welding I guess I could say you have taught me to weld, you and UA-cam.
That truck is a sexy beast! Love the engine choice, though someday I'd love to build an OM606 or similar. Perhaps down the road we might see the 2.8 built out. Dunno if you have time to watch YT videos yourself, but Dirt Lifestyle might interest you. Lots of custom fabrication, lots of dirt rigs.
Good videos, I have watched you for years here and on TV. I have a UA-cam question, I notice you don’t show subscribers. Have you always done that? And do you think it helps your channel. Asking for our channel.
Man...I HAVE to know... When Jessi looked straight into the camera and said "After we get back from the break, I'm gonna teach you how to mount your wench". Did you guys get the joke, or did the writers put one over on you?
Ian, I've been a fan since the first episode of Xtreme 4x4 aired. Still enjoy watching you build awesome rigs, the way you talk and explain how everything works is amazing.
I appreciate that!
It comes down to what you can see and then create out of your mind and fabricate it. it's called art and some people just have it...
"Could probably work on the Comanchee..."
Yes, Ian, yes you could.
ha ha I hear ya
I love watching and listening to you build. I’d like to think I’ve learned some things. Thanks
Glad to hear it!
At first I was sad when you left Xtreme Off-Road, but seeing these new shows I can tell that you are definitely happier now. As always, you are doing amazing work and making fantastic content.
I’m glad you’ve taken more time on it than you originally intended. So many people these days are trying to pump out builds as fast as they possibly can, and don’t get me wrong a lot of them end up great! But there’s nothing wrong with taking a little more time on it and getting everything done exactly right the first time!
There is always that list of "should of done" on any project....but in this case not on this truck
I’m so glad i found your you tube channel. No homo but i loved watching you on extreme 4x4. You actually explain everything when you build.
Thanks for watching
Congratulations Ian!The sound of that Cummins was awesome!👍👍
i shouldnt have watched this and listened to that diesel purr. now i want one in my cj6...
Very cool Ian. Awesome to have you back on a platform I can see what you have going from. (Other than announcing the KOH)
I'm glad you decided to make videos again I grew up watching you and Jesse all extreme 4x4. Watching those shows was got me into working on vehicles
The first time turning the key and starting the engine on a build is the best feeling.
The little extras on a build are worth it in the end even if they do add more time to the project, usually easier to incorporate while at the build stage, and no regret later thinking "I should have..."
I don’t off-road but I learn a hell of a lot watching/listening to you . Thanks from beautiful BC
I appreciate that thanks for watching
This is going to be one cool ride when you get done 👍👍🇨🇱
Hell yeah it will be
congrats on getting it running! Always such a good feeling step!
I agree I have a love/hate relationship with that initial fire up
Well done Ian! This is a fun series and the Wagon is going to be amazing when complete. I hope to get to see it in person someday!
Fingers crossed!
You’re the guy I want to see take a 2011 to 2013 Suburban and make a triangular four link long travel setup, BUT keep the front suspension a ifs, only bulletproofed. There’s a million all aluminum Generation 4 LS based Chevy 4x4s with fully boxed frames out there needing more options than the standard heavy front axle swap. RCV makes cv axles for Chevy 1500s now. Be the first to make it so. Suburban’s are super popular for Overlanding now. Keep up the great content!! :)
Thanks for the latest update. After watching you work makes me want to buy a welder and learn how to weld!
Go for it!
really really really want to 2.8L swap something, some day. Really cool man!
Ian, it is a pleasure to watch you fabricate. I have been a fan since way back when you were working with Jesse on Xtreme. I love the "all skill, no drama" approach to your youtube videos. It is both rare and refreshing. I forgive the "bourbon segments" which are calculated drama.
This should be called the no-kludge channel. I love Fab Rats and Matt's Off-Road Recovery, and to a much lesser extent Bleepin Jeep They make things that work... mostly, but make me cringe. Fab Rats less cringing than Matt, but still some. Bleepin Jeep has two strikes, drama for drama's sake, and questionable fabrication. In fact, most of the fabrication channels on the internet have more drama than skill. I find myself skipping ahead on most of a video, while I watch your's straight through, and then watch again.
I love all of this build,, save the choice and weight of the diesel, and have watched each episode many times. Yeah, the diesel is unusual, just not my cup of tea. In aircraft, motorcycles and other vehicles, lightweight is king.
For your viewing audience, taking longer is no big deal, just more episodes to enjoy. And I salute the desire to get it the way you want it, instead of arbitrarily fast. I once worked for a manufacturing manager that told me you have three competing goals in most things. Speed, Quality, and Low Cost. Pick any two and you can prevail, but never three. I'm glad you choose Quality.
As for air filters, that airflow rating is for a completely clean filter, which isn't a bad assumption for on-road vehicles. But you want that airflow value, when the filter has seen 300 miles of dusty road. You can only get that with a bigger filter.
Take care!
Can’t wait for this build to be finished. Going to be one sick ride. Definitely a dream build I would like to have.
You and me both!
Sh!t yeah .!!! Can’t wait to see this rig on the trail.....
Just saw you and this rig on @Dirt Lifestyle. I was way too excited to see you out there wheeling.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Ian, I share your enthusiasm.actually, I believe I'm more excited than even you.
Thank you a ton for sharing this amazing build, I hope to put eyes on it when you launch.
Bravo.
Michael Hill in Va.
Thanks for watching glad you enjoy it
Felt awesome hearing start.
I agree with that it sounds so gooooood
Thanks for uploading your build as always they are awesome. Great Job!
Love this project!
What a build.👊
Very tidy. That vintage air system is awesome.
It really is! I will use these systems on more projects in the future
Awesome build like it
I'm glad you like it
keep up the great builds .. i am hoping i get a plasma table some day ...might need to win the lottery ..keep the videos coming ,
They are so awesome to have
@@BigTireGarage its good to hear back from you .. hope to meet you some day .. might have to be by video . i am in NEW YORK 60 miles west of Buffalo NY
@@BigTireGarage is you plasma table a dry table and what size sheets can it hold . i am in western NEW YORK west of BUFFALO ,, other day was 10 deg's out only heat my shop when i am out there .. water table would freeze ,, plus what to do with old water from the table ? i get 4 x 8 feet sheets of metal ..
you do good work Ian, sorry for the bad comments I made in the comp. with Bleepin Jeep ,and Busted Wrench .I don't know what was going on in my head that day.
All good...I like to bust peoples chops on there too sometimes
@@BigTireGarage thank you
Very nice ..Wagon gonna look and be bad ass .. enjoy yr show and yr workmanship..
Thanks
Ian, love watching your builds. But you need to be careful. I suspect that the MAF sensor is calibrated for a 3" pipe. You may have some metering concerns at higher throttle settings due to the higher air flow velocity with the 2" pipe that you put the MAF into. You will probably need to build the air filter and MAF into a 3" tube to get the engine to fuel correctly. Cheers.
The engine does a MAF airflow calibration.......once that is done it learns the flow rate of your existing intake system
Did you ever send the network a thank you letter? 😂
Epic stuff Ian
Love it! 💪🏼👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
Love this project.
Thanks...super proud of this one for sure
@@BigTireGarage really seems more like a labor of love. Thanks for sharing the journey with us.
Looks good to me like your work man
I appreciate it
I hope you have better luck then I have trying to keep the R2.8 cool under load. Around town it’s fantastic! On the highway in the summer under a constant load is a different story. It’s never over heated or thrown a code because I watch it, but trying to keep up with traffic or pass a truck the temp climes fast! I went with a SPAL electric fan because the CFM was the highest I could find. I even went with a heavy duty radiator and it still climes fast. My next step is maybe moving the intercooler to let more air flow to the radiator. Best of luck, loving the videos
Interesting, where is "home" for you I know Trent Mcgee has his in PHX and I will ask him if has had any issues with heat in the summer. You could also look at an air to water intercooler to get more airflow across the radiator.
@@BigTireGarage I live in NJ but for the past two years I have taken it down to the Outer Banks (10 hour drive) at the end of August (super hot and humid). It honestly does fine at 65-70mph with 35s and 3:73 gears, but if I push it anything over that the temp will rise and keep rising until i get out of it. I recently added a deeration tank which allowed for more coolant, I think it helped a little but I still get uncomfortable with how quick the temp rises. Check out the R2.8 owners group on Facebook. It’s an issue others are having, some are trying to push their products saying their set up causes ZERO temp issues but I don’t quite believe them. I know an off-road vehicle doesn’t need to go 80mph on the highway, but the same issue occurs on long steep highway grades so you don’t have to be trying to be going fast for the issue to arise. I feel Cummins just set the ECM temp to low for the code. Thanks for the reply, I’m a huge fan and am honored to be swapping comments.
P.S I still love the motor and would do it all over again even with this issue. Nothing is perfect and I’m cool with that.
Now that is Awsome!!!
Thanks
Very nice
Thanks
Ian, I love the Willys wagon. When is the next video coming out? Thanks Ian.
Working on it
I appreciate the video as I want a ac in my truck . One thing I a bit concerned about is the breather going back into the intake and the engine has cooled egr . I seen this in the vw tdi and the result is cooked intake after many miles of use . Would a catch can help here or what do you think . The ac line build was a good way to go . Never seen those . Nice fab skills also
Might be worth checking with cummins but I believe that welding the mass air flow sensor bung into a smaller diameter pipe will throw out the air flow reading the ECU gets, whether it will care or not I dont know but worth checking!
Once the engine is fully plumbed and running you go through a Mass Air Meter flow test to calibrate it to your intake system
@@BigTireGarage ah ok, with it being a pre made part I though they would have calibrated it for the 3" bore is all
I can’t believe I haven’t watched this channel before. I’ve enjoyed seeing your rigs on ultimate adventure, and even more so here, behind the scenes. Just saw your appearance on the Dirt Lifestyle channel with the Willys, great stuff. I’m putting the same engine and trans in my 1973 Ford Bronco and these videos of your Willys really gave me some insight and tips. Sounds like your R2.8 is tuned, is that something that’s available to consumers or is it more of a custom, exclusive thing? Awesome work, I look forward to catching up on all your videos.
My 2.8 is running just as it comes from Cummins I LOVE it
@@BigTireGarage oh my mistake. That’s awesome!
What happened to the tandem axle suburban you were building on that other show?
Any problems with the PQY gas cap? I read reviews saying the plastic swells and you can't get it off.
not yet.....that might be an issue with gasoline, but not Diesel not sure.
I have a question, My Auto shop teacher once said if you want to go off-road you need to fill your tires with helium instead of air to have your truck float across a river. I have been extremely concerned about this since my Freshman year and I am near fifty years old,my question is, could this work?
(My Random Brain: A before O or up you go.) Ian Johnson I was thinking about you lately. You used to be my shop teacher in highschool. Simpsons trivia to get out of class early.
Man that is a flashback for sure
Where did you get the fuel hose that goes from the filler neck to the tank? It looks like the same one I need for my motor home
Its a Gates filler hose alone with some light gauge steel tubing that I had in the shop bought it at my local parts store
@@BigTireGarage I don’t suppose you have a gates part number, or application
I have to see the finished product on another channel?
are you referring to Nates channel? Why would it be a big deal if he posts a video with the truck in it?
@@BigTireGarage not a problem just have been wanting to see finished wagon. Would thought you would want to see first trail with it on your channel. Awesome build.
So nice it'll be a garage queen. LOL
I don't think it will be a garage queen, but it will be treated WAY better than my other rigs
Ну прическа у тебя....отпад
Awesome!!!!
I wish you would have finished the suburban the six wheeled one you were building on power Nation
I tried to get them from the production company when I was "retired" but they wouldn't sell em to me
That's to bad I knew it was going to be awesome. That's for that comment love your work
When does the next show come out. ??
Working on it right now
I love the willys wagon. Yours is gonna be sick.
Any chance you you post a bunch of b roll footage of you working on your vehicles? I am building a vehicle and love learning tricks from experienced people. For instance on this episode your process of designing and building the radiator mounts may give myself or others some good ideas on how to tackle our own projects.
I could probably put together a video on just that
@@BigTireGarage i enjoy watching all the videos you release but I think there is so much more content of a more instructional value vs entertainment value that could come out of these projects. That has always been the problem with car shows on tv. There is no way to stuff enough info into 30 mins or an hour for people to really learn how to build some of the custom stuff.
What is the weight of the willys wagon vs a JKU? Loaded down? Does the 2.8 keep up ok?
4300 lbs all in....it works great
why do i keep hearing that the engine runs hot? i really want to buy one but people keep saying it overheats? not using a good cooler?
No issues at all with mine driven it a bunch
@@BigTireGarage ok thanks bud
Did Ian get a case of the "while I'm in theres"?
I always do...but most of the time I just "leave it" and plan on doing it sometime in the future....but not this time.
In the best of ways!!!
You make it look EZ!
Ain't nothing but work
Any issues with the R2.8, I'm looking at my upcoming project and have read there are issues that they over heat? What a great series on the Willys Wagon, awesome.
I rode with a bunch of them on this years Ultimate Adventure....and if anything I think they run cool
I want one for my Tj.
Is this the same as a 4bt?
No this is a new common rail engine offered directly from Cummins
@@BigTireGarage sweet!
Hey Boss!! I know you use Tekton tools in your shop. Do you use their torque wrenches? Ive read different reviews on them. Give me your review. Thank you sir
Yes I do, and I would say they work great. They feel a little less like a tool truck version (unlike the rest of their tools) but they seem to be very accurate
We havent had a new episode in 2 months whats going on???
Working......have three in edit right now
Ian should do an episode on him doing his hair.
Soy seguidor de usted pero no hablo inglés, me gustaría que lo doblen al español, gracias!!!
Why did you stop uploading?
Working
I quit drinking 30 years ago and I loved a good bourbon. I quit because I was very anti-social when I drink. So for me it was the right choice. What type of bourbon is your favorite?
I like them all TBH, but when winter time comes along I like to switch it up to Rye...because of its spicy warmth
Are you finished with that thing yet? What’s up? It’s been two months?
Getting super close....had to do some "work" so it has been a minute. Will get a video up this week or next
@@BigTireGarage On the positive side, I am a “self taught “ welder , haha! You’ve taught me so much about welding I guess I could say you have taught me to weld, you and UA-cam.
That truck is a sexy beast! Love the engine choice, though someday I'd love to build an OM606 or similar. Perhaps down the road we might see the 2.8 built out.
Dunno if you have time to watch YT videos yourself, but Dirt Lifestyle might interest you. Lots of custom fabrication, lots of dirt rigs.
I know Nate very well....I like his stuff a lot
I consider him the next level above the level of excellence....
👍💯
🍻👍
Good videos, I have watched you for years here and on TV. I have a UA-cam question, I notice you don’t show subscribers. Have you always done that? And do you think it helps your channel. Asking for our channel.
Thank you for all the great videos. But I need to dump You Tube. Hope to see you on one of the more freedom friendly channels.
No worries! We have many other ways for you to watch
I always wonder and it's none of my business but there's part of him that she lives in I can see it and I hope you understands what I'm saying.......
Man...I HAVE to know...
When Jessi looked straight into the camera and said "After we get back from the break, I'm gonna teach you how to mount your wench".
Did you guys get the joke, or did the writers put one over on you?
Well I wrote every single word on that show....so I am pretty sure I got it
Your liver is saying work on the Jeep Please.
All in moderation my friend
Fakest first fireup ever.
I didn't say it was the first fireup....the first fireup is on my IG
You need to drop the booze segments. This takes away so much credibility. This is an otherwise great video series.
how do you figure? I always enjoy a good glass of Bourbon after a milestone like firing the engie for the first time!!!!