Rugged Ridge Build

Season 1

MotorTrend and Rugged Ridge partner with Ian Johnson to build a hardcore off-road 100% custom Jeep JK. Ian customizes the Jeep for the trail by stretching the body, does a 40% rear-seat delete, adds Bushwacker flares and more!

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S1 E1 - Rugged Ridge Build - Episode 1
August 11, 2022
9min
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Ian Johnson customizes a 2013 Jeep for Rugged Ridge for MotorTrend's Ultimate Adventure. Every vehicle Ian builds is completely custom. During the first episode he cuts the frame and stretches the body.
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S1 E2 - Rugged Ridge Build - Episode 2
August 11, 2022
12min
7+
On episode 2 of the Rugged Ridge build for MotorTrend's Ultimate Adventure, Ian Johnson installs a long-arm superlift kit onto the frame, a Dana 44 front axle and Hawk brakes!
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S1 E3 - Rugged Ridge Build - Episode 3
August 11, 2022
8min
7+
The Rugged Ridge Jeep really comes together when Ian adds Bushwhacker fender flares, designs a creative sleeping space for himself, and adds corner armor. Then the finished "Javalanche" heads out to the start of the Ultimate Adventure.
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