Ian Johnson gets his hands on an XTF test mule from Factory Five Racing, an off-road-ready truck platform designed for serious performance. Factory Five has some ideas to make the test rig more offroad capable, and Ian’s going to help. Since the plan is to use the truck as a support vehicle for the Build for Off Road Adventure Ride, it needs to be equipped to handle some pretty punishing environs.
Ian starts by addressing the heart of the build: the powerplant. Ian is looking at different engine options and may even consider adding a supercharger to get more boost and horsepower to the lightweight chassis, ensuring it can handle the toughest terrain easily.
Next up is safety and chassis reinforcement. Ian fabricates and installs a full roll cage, ensuring the truck is race-ready and meets off-road racing standards. With high-speed desert runs in mind, he fine-tunes the chassis for durability and handling, ensuring the XTF can take on any challenge.
No off-road race truck is complete without the right gearing, so Ian upgrades the differentials to optimize power delivery. Whether it's rock crawling or high-speed desert blasting, the correct gear ratio will make all the difference in keeping this truck competitive.
Braking is just as critical as power, so Ian installs a full brake upgrade to ensure the XTF has the stopping power needed for aggressive off-road driving. By the end of the episode, the Factory Five XTF goes from a test mule to a high-powered, race-ready machine, ready to dominate any terrain.
Ian's Parts List
- Engine
- Gears
- Roll Cage
- Off Road Seats
- Shocks
- LED Taillights
- Tires
- Wheels
- Radiator & Fans
- Supercharger
- Injectors
- Coil Packs
- Exhaust Kit
- Infotainment screen
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