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PowerNation: Truck Tech

All Episodes 2014 - 2017
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  • 2014-01-05T05:00:00Z
  • 25m
  • 22h 30m (54 episodes)
  • United States
  • Reality, Special Interest
PowerNation brings to the viewer the latest automotive how-to from four specialist teams that demonstrate the latest techniqes, parts and tools in the automotive aftermarket. On "Truck Tech", you can get expert tech on how to restore, modify, customize and paint classic and late model 2- and 4-wheel drive pickups, sport trucks and SUVs.

92 episodes

Series Premiere

2014-01-05T05:00:00Z

1x01 4x4 Altitude

Series Premiere

1x01 4x4 Altitude

  • 2014-01-05T05:00:00Z25m

Installing a 4” suspension lift on a late model Tundra.

2014-01-12T05:00:00Z

1x02 Raptor & Tremor

1x02 Raptor & Tremor

  • 2014-01-12T05:00:00Z25m

Driving impressions & Ford Racing exhaust upgrade.

2014-01-19T05:00:00Z

1x03 Jeep Refresh

1x03 Jeep Refresh

  • 2014-01-19T05:00:00Z25m

Tired Cherokee gets sheet metal & broken rim repair.

2014-01-25T05:00:00Z

1x04 Jeep Facelift

1x04 Jeep Facelift

  • 2014-01-25T05:00:00Z25m

Paint matching and how to dye leather seats.

2014-02-02T05:00:00Z

1x05 Senior Silverado

1x05 Senior Silverado

  • 2014-02-02T05:00:00Z25m

From 260,000 mile work horse to sweet sport truck

2014-02-09T05:00:00Z

1x06 In the Weeds

1x06 In the Weeds

  • 2014-02-09T05:00:00Z25m

How to lower a half-ton Chevy front & rear.

2014-02-16T05:00:00Z

1x07 Sheet Metal Rods

1x07 Sheet Metal Rods

  • 2014-02-16T05:00:00Z25m

Fixing rusted doors, rockers & a new roll pan.

The 350 in our 260,000 mile Chevy gets yanked out and replaced with a 383 Stroker crate short block, hot cam and new EFI.

What you need to know about how to rebuild and upgrade GM's 4L60E four speed automatic overdrive transmission.

Failsafe tech on how-to swap in, and dial in a street performance automatic transmission and complete the driveline.

How-to man-up a Jeep Wrangler by plucking out the anemic 3.8L V6 and replacing it with a late model Hemi V8.

Tech details on completing a Jeep Hemi engine swap with how-to integrate new cooling, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems.

How-to lift our Hemi Jeep with mid-arm suspension and a Dana 44 front diff for more articulation and grip.

Low buck Chevy Sport Truck gets shake down on the street after converting from open diff to limited slip.

1x18 Hemi JK: Rock Ready

  • no air date25m

We complete our V8 Hemi Wrangler project making it trail ready with big brakes, rock sliders, bulletproof bumpers and tire carrier.

Hybrid six wheel Ford body/Dodge Cummins diesel rolls out of the shop for its maiden asphalt twisting payoff.

Truck Tech teams up with the guys from Engine Power to start a new project! They're pulling the drivetrain out of a 1997 Chevy S-10, adding a roll cage, and upgrading the brakes. Soon this truck will be ready for Engine Power's nitrous fed big block!

1x21 Hemi JK: Payoff

  • no air date25m

Hemi Jeep gets Dana 44s with air lockers then a payoff in the rough with off-road suspension designer Rusty Megois.

A '54 five window Chevy gets cooling system upgrade and team dyno tunes 75 extra ponies from EcoBoost V6.

Classic 1955 Ford pickup gets modern custom chassis to hold turbocharged Eco-Boost from a modern F150.

Season Premiere

2x01 Project Basket Case: Eco Boost

  • no air date25m

How to fabricate custom motor mounts to swap an Eco Boost V6 and Tremec 5 speed into a classic F100.

2x02 Custom 9" Rear Gear

  • no air date25m

How to build and hang a custom 9" Ford rear end and big brakes to handle turbocharged Eco Boost V6.

Turning a classic Chevy R10 into a street bruiser swapping in a Duramax diesel with Allison 6 speed automatic.

2x04 Wider is Better

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Custom shop tech on how-to widen pickup fenders to make room for fatter tires and still keep the classic look

How to transform an old Dodge Cummins work truck with new paint in a weekend for under $500 bucks

2015-03-08T05:00:00Z

2x06 Sonic Suspension

2x06 Sonic Suspension

  • 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z25m

Using microphones to detect suspension problems and how off-road suspensions are designed and tested.

How to box the frame of a Chevy 1500 to handle the extra power and torque of a modern Duramax diesel V8 engine.

2x08 Wrangler Re-do: 2WD to 4WD

  • 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z25m

Ryan lifts '07 Wrangler, converts it a to 4WD and installs an Advance Adapters under-drive crawl box

2x09 BigFoot Lives

  • no air date25m

After 23 years in retirement, original BigFoot monster truck comes alive with new transmission and blown engine

Ryan completes 4WD conversion with new Currie front axle, heavy-duty driveshafts and performance brakes

Ryan's F100 gets electronic control pack activating Eco Boost turbo V6, and a custom cats-only exhaust

Dual purpose '07 Jeep gets bolt-on performance upgrades, tuner, trail lighting and stainless steel exhaust

Ryan finishes his modified Jeep street/trail rig with a sport top and tests it out on the streets and the trails

R-10 with DuraMax diesel gets matching paint, a cowl hood, weld-in roll pan and new front end treatment

Team preps Frontier 4x4 for hunting with 6" lift, air locker, gears, 35" rubber and upgraded brakes.

2x16 Classic Chevy Hop Up

  • no air date25m

53 pickup with Stovebolt six gets dual carb intake, cast iron header, front disc brake kit and new hoops.

2015-12-26T05:00:00Z

2x17 Wild Frontier: Payoff

2x17 Wild Frontier: Payoff

  • 2015-12-26T05:00:00Z25m

Team adds GPS off-road mapping system to V6 Nissan and heads into the back country to prep for hunting season

We're timing the 235 straight 6 in our '53 3100 and repairing the weather worn paint before hitting the streets for a fun drive in our classic pickup.

2x19 NighTrain: Suspension

  • no air date25m

Team drops and levels Duramax diesel 1500 with 2"/4" lowering kit and swaps out anemic factory 10-bolt rear.

2015-10-31T04:00:00Z

2x20 F150 Wake Up

2x20 F150 Wake Up

  • 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z25m

Guys turn up the wick on a stock F150 EcoBoost adding 69 HP with a cold air kit, exhaust and tuner.

2015-11-07T05:00:00Z

2x21 Classic F100 Updates

2x21 Classic F100 Updates

  • 2015-11-07T05:00:00Z25m

Jeremy and LT prep cab for custom paint, install electric power steering and a custom gas tank.

2016-11-14T05:00:00Z

2x22 NighTrain: Fire Up

2x22 NighTrain: Fire Up

  • 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z25m

Guys fabricate intercooler plumbing, custom fuel lines and custom exhaust as we fire up our Duramax diesel.

2015-11-21T05:00:00Z

2x23 DIY Driveway Projects

2x23 DIY Driveway Projects

  • 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z25m

Team shows how to save big money by replacing your own CV axle bearings, water pump and AC condenser.

Season Premiere

3x01 Project Basket Case Fire Up & NighTrain Plumbing

  • 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z25m

Firing an EcoBoost in bare chassis & custom plumb a Duramax cooling system

The ’55 F100 is assembled and body worked for paint

Our 2013 Ram half-ton gasser gets a supercharger & high flow exhaust, plus hammer/dolly body tips

Diesel NighTrain hits the strip for a smokin' payoff & cam swap and tune of our '10 Silverado "Project White Noize"

Lowering kits are installed on two half ton pick-ups. A 2013 Ram gets a 2/4 drop and a 2010 Silverado 4/6 drop

2016-02-20T05:00:00Z

3x06 Hemi Hauler Payoff

3x06 Hemi Hauler Payoff

  • 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z25m

After major intake upgrades, lowering kit and more the ’13 Ram is back for stereo upgrades, lights and payoff

2016-04-24T04:00:00Z

3x07 ’71 C-10 Part 1

3x07 ’71 C-10 Part 1

  • 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z25m

A classic C-10 is introduced and treated to air suspension on all four corners

2016-07-03T04:00:00Z

3x08 JK Wrangler Upgrades

3x08 JK Wrangler Upgrades

  • 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z25m

A boring 4 door Jeep is turned into a dual purpose fun wagon with lift, performance tune, exhaust and more

2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

3x09 Project C-10 - Reassembly

3x09 Project C-10 - Reassembly

  • 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z25m

This classic pickup returns for custom brakes, fuel system plus cab repair

Our Ecoboost-powered ’55 F100 gets a custom-fabricated intercooler and the frame is treated to a full-on paint job.

3x11 White Noize Drivetrain Upgrades

  • 2016-05-15T04:00:00Z25m

Our Ecoboost-powered ’55 F100 gets a custom-fabricated intercooler and the frame is treated to a full-on paint job.

Our sleeper Silverado is awakened with the addition of a turbocharger, four-inch exhaust and more.

3x13 Painting Project Basket Case

  • 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z25m

Team assembles the chassis for our classic F-100, which then gets custom paint

Our Jeep gets LED's before hitting the trail, and Jeremy uses his custom paint skills to add a unique color treatment to the pick-up's wood bed

Basket case is wired bumper to bumper while the Chevy C10 is plumbed and given a custom cutout exhaust.

'Classic C10 Chevy gets treated to rust repair, painted firewall before prepping for paint as a fully assembled truck.

How to turn junkyard bucket seats into show-quality upholstery for our F100. Plus how low-cost sheet metal can transform your old pick up bed

3x18 71 C10 Interior & Bed Assembly

  • 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z25m

Our C10 Chevy gets bed assembled, cut open for exhaust and a fresh interior. Plus relocating the gas filler by shaving the factory hole.

Fail an emissions test? Quick fixes to get you passed. Plus our C10 gets painted to look old with fauxtina treatment.

A chopped top begs for a custom cut windshield, Glass Guy Chicago will show us how it's done. Plus the rest of truck is assembled before the big payoff and auction.

2016-10-02T04:00:00Z

3x21 C10 Gets Fired Up

3x21 C10 Gets Fired Up

  • 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z25m

Our '71 C10 goes through final assembly and fire up, plus how to turn a vintage Cadillax bench into a tuck and roll couch for your man-cave

2016-10-23T04:00:00Z

3x22 Ram Jam

3x22 Ram Jam

  • 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z25m

Our '01 Ram is back for leveling kit and brake upgrades, plus how to turn a vintage Cadillac bench into a tuck and roll couch for your man-cave

2016-10-30T04:00:00Z

3x23 F100 Finale

3x23 F100 Finale

  • 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z25m

The '55 F100 gets its virgin shakedown run, then we'll trailer her to Louisville's Mecum Auction where she hits the sale block to the highest bidder.

Season Premiere

2017-01-08T05:00:00Z

4x01 Classic C-10 Dyno & Track Test

Season Premiere

4x01 Classic C-10 Dyno & Track Test

  • 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z25m

Team wraps up its classic C-10 build, then pays it off at NCM Motorsports Park.

2017-01-22T05:00:00Z

4x02 Workahauler F-150

4x02 Workahauler F-150

  • 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z25m

How to build a real work truck from a late-model F-150. Also, how to blend paint on a repaired fender.

2017-01-29T05:00:00Z

4x03 Suspension Overhaul

4x03 Suspension Overhaul

  • 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z25m

Upgrading the suspension, wheels and tires on our Workahauler F-150, plus how to buy a used truck.

2017-02-19T05:00:00Z

4x04 SuperMax Shrink

4x04 SuperMax Shrink

  • 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z25m

GM never offered a short box Duramax. So we take an '03 and chop the frame for the smaller bed. Plus the payoff of Project Workahauler F-150.

2017-02-26T05:00:00Z

4x05 Project Preview

4x05 Project Preview

  • 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z25m

The guys give a sneak peak at projects for the upcoming season, along with showing how to start a barn find that has been sitting for a long time.

2017-03-19T04:00:00Z

4x06 SuperMax Stage 1 Upgrades

4x06 SuperMax Stage 1 Upgrades

  • 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z25m

Our '03 Duramax is back for stage one performance enhancements including intake and exhaust upgrades. Plus fixing a bad body repair.

We introduce our '89 Blazer with a raucous trail ride to show capabilities of Chevy's full size 4x4 in stock form. Then we bring it back, tear it down, and begin building the ultimate trail/show fun truck.

Buyer beware! Hidden rust is discovered under the paint of our diesel Silverado. We get this truck one step closer to paint by repairing cab corners and showing how to replace rocker panels.

4x09 Identity Crisis Engine & Trans

  • 2017-04-30T04:00:00Z25m

Our '67 El Camino project begins with teardown for paint prep. Plus, a beefy 6 liter LQ4 truck engine built on Engine Power gets dropped in along with turbo 350 racing trans.

4x10 Identity Crisis Custom Paint

  • 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z25m

Step by step how-to design and laydown a show quality paint job. Techniques include metal flake, ghost flames, fades and a way to create water droplet fx.

The '89 Blazer gets stripped to bare metal for repair, and our SuperMax Silverado is treated to front suspension & fuel delivery upgrades, plus performance brakes.

4x12 Identity Crisis Reassembly

  • 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z25m

The '67 El Camino give-away, now dressed in custom paint, gets re-assembled, including new bumpers and chrome trim. Plus new interior, 3" exhaust, and HiJacker air shock install.

We roll up our sleeves and get to work on our '30 Model A Ford with quick disassembly and the build up of a crate chassis including axles, suspension, springs, shocks, links and I-beam front end.

In preparation of Stage II, our shortened Silverado HD gets a new paint job and heavy duty steering that will eventually handle 1000 horsepower.

Restoration of our 89 Blazer continues by stripping the frame bare and repairing the damage. Plus junkyard how-to as the guys go searching for axles.

'Our '30 Model A cab and bed is removed from its 87 year old frame. Then the build can begin by putting the cab on the new frame, along with firewall modifications.

Our '89 blazer frame is back from powdercoat where it can be turned into a rolling chassis with suspension, rebuilt junkyard axle, wheels and tires.

With the 6.6L Duramax pulled out, we delve into the inner workings of a diesel engine and build more power with upgraded components.

Our Blazer chassis gets its big block and trans inside the frame rails, and the SuperMax Silverado LB7 is fully dressed with turbo, charge and intake pipes.

SuperMax Silverado gets a beefy transmission along with exhaust and suspension upgrades to finish up the Stage 2 upgrades.

2017-10-15T04:00:00Z

4x21 Klassy K5 Axle Rebuild

4x21 Klassy K5 Axle Rebuild

  • 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z25m

The '89 Blazer 4x4 returns for lockers in the rear - and new gearing up front, along with steering upgrades

2017-11-05T04:00:00Z

4x22 SuperMax Drag Strip Prep

4x22 SuperMax Drag Strip Prep

  • 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z25m

Our Stage 2 Silverado gets a final once-over in preparation for Engine Power's BBQ & Burnouts exhibition on the drag strip. Plus how to prep and paint plastic.

2017-11-19T05:00:00Z

4x23 SuperMax Payoff

4x23 SuperMax Payoff

  • 2017-11-19T05:00:00Z25m

The stage 2 shortbed Silverado HD gets a custom tune and dyno run. Plus we'll put the Duramax and new turbo upgrades through its paces on the street and strip during BBQ & Burnouts.

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