Seasons & Episodes
What Is Dirt Every Day?
Finally, a show for all you dirt heads out there! Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Technical Editor Fred Williams introduce
Desert Proofing the Ford Raptor!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams up fits and outfits one of the coolest 4x4's on the market today, the F
Gettin' Dirty at 2013 King of the Hammers!
It's King of the Hammers time on this episode of Dirt Every Day! Fred Williams and his friend Rocky travel to Johnson Va
Meeting a 4x4 Legend: "The Ugly Jeep"
red Williams meets the Jeep that almost flunked him out of high school and sent him down the 4x4 road. Nicknamed "The Ug
Breaking in the 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser! Cheap Truck Challenge Part 1
After World War 2, Toyota began developing an off road vehicle and it eventually earned the name Land Cruiser. The Land
Modifying the 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser! Cheap Truck Challenge Part 2
Fred Williams gets dirty in his driveway, preparing the Toyota Land Cruiser for the Cheap Truck Challenge. He rips apart
2013 Cheap Truck Challenge! '93 Landcruiser vs '78 F-150 vs '89 Cherokee
When the crew from Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road buy low buck 4x4's and pit them against each other in the Arizona deser
Driveway DIY! Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Lift-Kit Install
We dirt-heads like 4-wheeling, but we also like modifying out 4x4's. On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams sh
Rock Crawling Jeeps Run the Moab Midnight Mustache Ride!
It's mustaches and rock crawling! The Moab Easter Jeep Safari is a great week long 4x4 event in Moab, Utah leading up to
From Sky to Shining Sea! Road Trippin a 1965 Dodge M37!
Fred Williams takes to the mountains of Mammoth in his 1965 Dodge M37 to try some snow wheeling away from the busy city.
Taking a Military Fire Truck Off Road!
Fred Williams heads to Fort Hunter Liggett to meet up with fireman Ken Hanna. Ken's ride is a 2011 Oshkosh Striker 3000
1929 Ford Model-A Off-Road Racer!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred heads deep into the woods of Pennsylvania and the Line Mountain 4-wheelers off r
Farming with a 1951 Willys CJ-3A and 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams dons his bib overalls and heads to the family farm in Pennsylvania to s
Part 1: Alabama Army Truck - Get It Runnin!
A few years back Fred Williams had an old Chevy Army truck that was stolen, so when he came across a deal on another '86
Part 2: Alabama Army Truck - Big Tires & Big Lifts Kits!
Fred Williams continues to work on the Alabama Army Truck with some big-time upgrades! He continues at Off-Road Connecti
Part 3: Alabama Army Truck - Supercharged Power on the Way!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred and the Off Road Connection crew decide it's time to seriously upgrade the power
Part 4: Alabama Army Truck - Mud Boggin!
Fred Williams says goodbye to the Alabama Army Truck with a mud bath. A few years back Fred had an old Chevy Army truck
Off-Road Camper Wars! Ford 4x4 Sportsmobile vs. Pace Arrow RV
Fred checks out the Sportsmobile 4x4 Ford Van. The Sportsmobile is great if backcountry exploring and camping are your f
2013 Ford F-250 Project Truck: The Ultimate Super Dirty!
Every year Petersen's 4-Wheel and Off-Road goes on a weeklong off-road adventure and builds a crazy 4x4 to lead the trip
1946 Willys Jeep vs. John Deer Gator
Fred Williams and his team of stunt drivers compare a 1946 Willys Jeep to a John Deere Gator to determine the best littl
Desert Racing in a Rented Off-Road Race Buggy!
If you've ever wanted to go Desert Racing and didn't know where to start we're here to help. Fred visits the Tahoe-Reno
Clampy the Rock Crawling 1986 Toyota Pickup!
Fred Williams takes you rock crawling in his 1986 Toyota pickup that he calls Clampy. Clampy is a rusted, battered and b
Volkswagen Baja Bugs! Starting an Off-Road Club with the Iconic Beetles
Fred Williams – “There are many episodes of Dirt Every Day that stand out to me. I love the 4wheeling with mom episo
1978 Texas Ranch Jeep Rescue!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, follow Fred Williams as he rescues an old ranch Jeep in Texas and gets it ready for s
1978 Ranch Jeep Adventure: From Texas to Pie Town!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred takes the Jeep CJ7 that was rescued from a Texas ranch in the last episode. Afte
2014 GMC Sierra: Travels with Batman, Baxter, and Lulu the Dogs!
After reading an old book about a man and his dog traveling around America Fred decides to go on his own adventure with
Motorhome Mashup Part 1: Building a Monster Go-Kart from a 1986 Pace Arrow!
Have you ever dreamed of building a giant go-kart powered by a Chevy 454 big block? On this episode of Dirt Every Day, F
Motorhome Mashup Part 2: Monster Go-Kart Challenge!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred picks up the pieces after the destruction in the last episode. Now, the real cha
Mayhem to Moab! Jeep TJ Build & Rock Crawl Adventure
Every year in Moab, Utah there is a week of off-roading awesomeness known as the Moab Easter Jeep Safari. On this episod
Southern Adventure with Mom in a Diesel Jeep JK!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams opts out of mailing the usual card and flowers for Mother's Day, and in
Cheap Truck Challenge Build with a '93 Chevy S10!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams tracks down a ’93 Chevy S10 for this year’s Cheap Truck Challenge p
2014 Cheap Truck Challenge! 93' S10 vs 95' Grand Cherokee vs 75' International
What happens when you take three low buck trucks driven by cheap truck drivers on an off road shoot out? You get Cheap T
Driveway Rescue of a 1950 Jeep CJ-3A!
When Fred buys a 1950's Willys Jeep CJ-3A that doesn’t run he knows just who to call: Director of Four Wheeler Network
1990 Dodge Diesel The Ultimate Adventure Tug Truck!
When the Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road team needed a truck to lead this year’s Ultimate Adventure they decided to st
Ballistic Bronco Machine Gun Install on a 1970 Ford Bronco!
In this episode, Fred Williams teams up with Recoil Magazine editor Iain Harrison to see what happens when they build a
1986 Chevy Alabama Army Truck: Transmission & Brake Upgrades!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, presented by 4 Wheel Parts, it’s the return of the Alabama Army Truck. The 1986 Che
1961 Willys Wagon Barn Find Fix-up!
Ever on the lookout for another project truck, Fred is constantly searching for old treasures. On this episode of Dirt E
Moab Jeep Axle Adventure
The annual Easter Jeep Safari is here again and Fred is prepping his orange Jeep for the event when he finds out about a
The Greatest Jeep Adventure Ever! Mark Smith & The Darien Gap
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Fred introduces you to Mark Smith, an adventurer who helpe
Surplus Army Truck Adventure
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Fred shows how you too can get behind the wheel of a milit
Border 2 Border! Epic American Road Trip in a Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by 4 Wheel Parts, Fred cuts a diagonal line across the lower 48 in an epic r
Mini Truck Mayhem, Return of the Dirtheads
When Dirthead Fred and Dirthead Dave revive their off road club, they run into a small glitch because they both have sol
Plymouth Road Runner Diesel Swap & 4x4 Conversion!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred and Dave build a post apocalyptic 4x4 muscle car - the Mad-Maxxis Off-RoadRunner
Ultimate Summer Camp Supercharged Jeep CJ Build
Every year we build a project vehicle to lead our week long off road trip called Ultimate Adventure. For this Dirt Every
2015 Cheap Truck Challenge '50 Willys Jeep vs '64 Dodge power Wagon vs Kia
When you take cheap 4x4’s on an overland adventure disaster is about to happen. On this Dirt Every Day Fred brings alo
All-New Jeep Renegade Conquers Black Bear Pass!
Fred teaches his buddy Joe to be a better Jeeper from behind the wheel of the new Jeep Renegade TrailHawk. They attempt
Mad Maxxis Off-Road Runner: 4x4 Muscle Car Desert Chase
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred and Dave finally get the Mad Maxxis OFF Road Runner out to the desert to find ou
Mud Slinging Hawaiian 4x4 Vacation with Tube Sock the Jeep
Ever wanted to go on a tropical vacation and bring your jeep? Well this time on Dirt Every Day Fred shows you how when h
Ranch Racing: 1967 Ford PreRunner vs 1989 Volkswagen Van!
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred challenges his buddy Frank to an off-road race that results in standard Dirt Eve
Washington Wagoneer Rescue
Fred got his hands on another barn find Jeep, and this time it’s a 1972 Wagoneer that’s been parked for 13 years. Fr
Double Truck! The RANGEROVER Comes Alive
When Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle attempt to build one vehicle that can run all types of terrain, the results are ri
Ford F354 Monster Truck vs. Johnson Valley rocks
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle transform a 1993 Ford F-350 into the monster truck o
Bend to the Beach in a Buggy
Fred Williams and his friend Brian rescue a ’60s VW-based dune buggy in Oregon and attempt to drive it from Bend to th
Diesel Jeep Underwater!
Fred’s 1997 jeep Wrangler TJ affectionately known as Tubesock was in need of a new engine, and Fred wanted to recreate
Cheap Truck Challenge 2016: Budget Battle of the Beaters
Fred Williams and friends compete in buying, building, and abusing a pair of low-dollar 4x4s in the annual Cheap Truck C
Twin-Engine Off Road Cadillac Eldorado 4X4
Dirt Heads Fred Williams and Dave are headed to Palm Springs, California, for rest and relaxation after all of their adv
Alaskan Army Truck Adventure
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams calls in all his friends to help put his 1986 Chevy Army truck back tog
Diesel Jeeps vs. Gas Jeeps: From Underwater to in-the-Dirt
How does the Cummins Diesel Jeep Wrangler “Tubesock” compare to a gas-powered Jeep? On this episode of Dirt Every Da
Baja Surf and Turf Adventure
When the guys from Surfer magazine want to go surfing, there isn’t much that can dissuade them—and when those waves
Urban Wheeling at the Toledo Jeep Factory
When Fred Williams and Dave get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to go four-wheeling at the site of the 75-year-old Jeep fa
Snow Racing an Avalanche
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle drag a tired, old ’03 Chevy Avalanche out of the cobwebs and spruce it up for a north
Junkyard Jeepin’
In this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle enter a junkyard with a batte
Overlanding Minibike Mayhem
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle embark on an overlanding trip
Building a Tacoma for the Mint 400
The Toyota Tacoma has a huge following, and the latest version is making a splash amongst off-road enthusiasts, so when
Racing the Iconic Mint 400 in a Toyota
The Mint 400 is the Great American Off-Road Race, and in this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Wil
How to Swap a Barn-Find Willys Jeep Wagon Onto a Wrangler YJ Chassis
Fred Williams’ garage-find 1961 Willys Wagon has been sitting with bad brakes and a tired drivetrain ever since a prio
Army Surplus Humvee Built to Rockcrawl—Awesome or Awful?
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle are going to figure out if, w
Racing a Groovy ’70s Van in the Gambler 500
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle find a 1979 4x4 Dodge van and
Converting a Two-Wheel-Drive RAV4 to a 4WD RAV4 for Rockcrawling
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle take on the challenge of conv
How to Build a 4x4 in 48 Hours
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle start with a 94 Ford F-250 fr
Unimog Road Trip to Memphis
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle pick up a military Unimog in
UTV Fishing Trip to New Mexico
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle decide it’s time to take a
V-10 Budget Rock Bouncer Build! The Rock Viper
Big-horsepower, full-throttle rock bouncing is taking over the South faster than kudzu. On this episode of Dirt Every Da
Florida Mud Life on Tractor Tires
If you’re looking for mud, then Florida is the place to be, so on this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rac
We Build a 4x4 Winnebago Off-Roaderhome
The Dirt Heads return as Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle decide to build a four-wheel-drive motorhome on this episode o
First Jeep JL Wrangler on 42-Inch Tires!
The new Jeep JL Wrangler is the talk of the town, and when Fred Williams and the crew from Dynatrac get their hands on o
Junkyard Dune Machines: Radillac vs. Rescue Ranger
In an epic 4x4 rescue, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle head to Oregon to find a junkyard truck to take out on the dunes
Supercharged Snowmobile Truck
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle attempt to turn a 2007 Chevy
Woodchuck the Scratch-Built Wood Truck
When Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle find their old van derelict on a friend’s ranch, they decide to bring it to the
Roadtrippin’ a Race Truck
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, the Dirt-Heads learn that Yellowstone Off Road Racing is holdi
Backward Farm Truck Rescue
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle rescue a farm truck that’s
Return of the Rock Viper
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle head back to Alabama on this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack to redeem
Stock Trucks vs. the Rubicon Trail
The Rubicon Trail is the most famous 22-mile off-road trail in the world, and over the years the 4x4s that have attempte
$3K in 3 Days to Go Four-Wheeling
On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, the Dirt Heads find themselves in Pennsylvania with $3,000 to
Junkyard Jeep Gets 40s and Tons
The 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ that was rescued from a junkyard returns for bigger 1-ton axles and giant 40-inch tires. On th
Clampy Returns: 1,400-Mile Adventure in a Toyota Rockcrawler
Fred Williams’ 1986 Toyota rockcrawler Clampy has been sitting for about five years and it’s time for an adventure.
Episode 2
Most of the time Dirt Head Dave Chappelle has to go along with Fred Williams' crazy ideas, but on this episode of Dirt E
Episode 3
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle challenge the guys from Roadkill Garage (David Freib
Episode 4
The Dirt Heads want to go ice racing in Colorado, but they need a vehicle to race with first, and they find an all-wheel
Episode 5
On this episode of Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle bring back Cheap Truck Challenge, but this time it's
Episode 6
Not everyone has a driver's license, but that shouldn't keep you from enjoying the dirt, so on this episode of Dirt Ever
Episode 7
The Off-Roaderhome is a 1975 Winnebago Brave RV. When Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle first built the Off-Roaderhome, i
Episode 8
Sometimes you inherit a cool car to drive from your parents and sometimes you inherit mom's station wagon. On this episo
Episode 9
Driving your 4x4 into a pond, river, or lake isn't a good idea. But we're full of bad ideas, and on this episode of Dirt
Episode 10
When Fred Williams buys a wacky International Scout with a camper on top, it's time for the Dirt Heads to go on an adven
Episode 11
You've probably seen Tube Sock, our 1997 Jeep Wrangler, drive underwater, but can Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle make
Episode 12
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle wanted to show you how to build a rockcrawling truck in the driveway, so Chappelle foun
Episode 13
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle get their hands on a new Jeep Gladiator, the truck built for those looking for outdoor
Backyard Bronco Rescue
When Dave Chappelle brings home a crusty old Bronco, it's time for a backyard-to-trail adventure. Fred Williams and Dave
Humvee Rehash Version Two
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle built a Humvee a few years ago, and it was a lot of fun, but since then the guys have b
Return of the Dirt Cars!
The Mad Maxxis and Dirt Pacer are back. If you've been wondering where these two Trar's (truck-cars) have been, well, th
Dave's Second Surprise Build: The Ranchota
It's time once again for Dave Chappelle to surprise Fred William with a project build. This time Dave brings Fred to Lou
Indonesian Adventure
It's our 103rd episode. (We forgot to do something cool for our 100th, so we're going international for this one.) To ce
Trail-Built Truck (Built on the Trail)
The guys have always wondered if they could build a 4x4 on the trail. They figured it would give them more wheeling time
Choose Your Own Dirt Adventure
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle put the call out on social media to let Dirt Every Day, presented by Tire Rack, viewers
The Crusher-250 Goes Snow Crawling!
When the Dirt Heads buy a squashed Ford F-250, they decide to transform it into a rock crawler with the roof cut off. Bu
The Drag-Kota Sand Truck
This time on Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred and Dave wanted big power for the sand dunes, so they started w
Red Wagon Adventure
On this Dirt Every Day presented by Tire Rack, Fred and Dave decide to head to the hills and deliver supplies to a frien
Ultimate Avalanche Returns for Colorado Rock Crawling
This 2003 Chevy Avalanche has been through the wringer over the years, but it's time for one last adventure. This time o
The Jeep-Truck-Thing Adventure
The Dirt Every Day name comes from any adventure that involves an old 4x4 rescue and drive home. Fred Williams and Dave
Return of the Red Rubicon Chevy
When the Dirt Heads crossed the Rubicon trail, Dave Chappelle's red Chevy got hammered. So it's time to fix up the Chevy
Samurai Truck
The Dirt Heads decide to turn a little Suzuki Samurai into a pickup truck. After their adventure in Indonesia the year b
Cheap Truck Challenge: Overlanding Edition
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle are back with another Cheap Truck Challenge, and this time they will answer the age-old
Mini-Truck Mayhem
It's the return of two favorite mini-trucks, Fred Williams's Toyota, Clampy, and Dave Chappelle's Mazda, Maz-Grande. The
Range Rover Rescue
The great aluminum 4x4s from the UK have a reputation for being cranky and difficult, but the Dirt Heads are not about t
Cleaning Up With a Dumpster Truck
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle are big proponents of keeping trash off the trail and out of the woods. To help keep tr
V-10 Rock Viper Goes Mud Bogging
The V-10-powered rock bouncer the guys built in Alabama needs to come home, so they have it hauled home, where they tran
Fred's Surprise Build! (Isuzu NPR, Shhhhh)
In the past we have done Dave Chappelle's Surprise Build, but this time Fred Williams is going to surprise Dave with som
Fred's Red Ford Flatty Finally Finished
Fred Williams has been stalling on getting his red Ford GPW flatfender jeep finished and on the trail, and now it's down
The Great '80s Death Machine Misadventure
Dirt Every Day once attempted Bend to the Beach in a dune buggy. It was a flop, but now it's time for redemption. This t
The Swiss Armada
What does it take to be the perfect sand dune machine? The Dirt Heads have attempted to build sand machines before but h
But First There Were Tires
Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle find themselves in Idaho with no way home, and they have a set of 37-inch Mickey Thomps
4Runner on 40s (part one)
Everyone knows that if you want to put 40-inch tires on a Toyota, you need to cut out the independent front suspension (
4Runner on 40's on Fourdyce (part two)
In part one, the guys built a 2003 4Runner to clear 40-inch tires, and this time they head to the dirt to try it out. Th
Finishing Dave's Ford for Ultimate Adventure
Dave Chappelle has been working on a 1991 Ford F350 he calls Mom's Spaghetti, and he's running out of time to finish it
Dirt Heads return with Baja Bugs and Dunes
The first time Dave Chappelle joined Fred Williams on Dirt Every Day, they were taking Baja Bugs to the desert, but they
The M715 Gets Better-ish
The M715 drives like a sack of rocks on the road, so Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle haven't touched it much since the
Tiny Tires vs. Big Rocks
Do you really need big tires to run big rock trails? This time on Dirt Every Day, Fred Williams and Dave Chappelle outfi
Mini Moto Mayhem in Moab
The Dirt-Heads are back on two wheels, and this time they're in their favorite town of Moab. Dave is still trying to get
Snow-Running the Pond Scum 4Runner
It's the return of Pond Scum the 4Runner-and the 4Runner friends of Fred and Dave. The dirty green 4Runner the guys buil
The Monster Ranchota Crushes Cars
A few seasons back we built the Ranchota, part Toyota, part Ford Ranchero. But since then, it's sat collecting cobwebs.
K5 Blazer Rescue
Can you believe in over 130 episodes the Dirt-Heads have never built the iconic Chevy K5 Blazer? These trucks were super
Kansas Surprise
Everyone was surprised when we said we wanted to wheel in Kansas, but Fred and Dave had a plan. What they didn't have wa
Rockcrawlin', Bike-Haulin' Monster Van
Fred and Dave are gonna get in shape, and the most fun way to do that is mountain biking, but the climbing up the mounta
Colorado Crawling with Clampy and Maz-Grande
It's time for less wrenching and more wheeling, so Fred and Dave are off for a vacation with their mini trucks Clampy an
Bronco Truck
The new Bronco is taking the country by storm, and Fred and Dave got their hands on one. But how do the Dirt-Heads build
Dave Gets a Jeep
It's time for the Dirt-Heads to build a YJ for Dave, but boy did Dave drag home a doozie. They'll have to undo a fair bi