Xtreme Off-Road Season 3 Episode 8 Suburban Survival

In this episode of Xtreme Off-Road, titled "Suburban Survival," host Ian Johnson and his team are tasked with turning a beaten-up suburban into a fully-equipped off-road machine. The suburban, which was once a comfortable family vehicle, has been left to rust and age in a field for years. Johnson sees this as an opportunity to turn the suburban into a vehicle that can go anywhere and do anything, no matter how extreme the terrain.

To start, Johnson takes the suburban to the shop to start the build. Once the suburban is on the lift, the team immediately begins taking it apart to see what they are working with. They remove the doors, windows, and any unneeded components to make the suburban lighter and more agile. They also install a roll cage to make the vehicle safer in case of an accident.

Next, the team gets to work on the suspension. They install new, heavy-duty shocks and struts to ensure the suburban can handle the toughest bumps and jumps. They also add new leaf springs to give the vehicle more ground clearance.

The team then turns its attention to the engine. They want a motor that can conquer anything, so they choose a diesel engine with plenty of horsepower and torque. They install a new transmission to handle the added power, as well as a custom exhaust to give the vehicle a more aggressive sound.

With the mechanical modifications complete, the team puts the suburban on the dyno to see how it performs. They are pleased with the results, but they know that the vehicle needs more than just raw power to be the ultimate off-roading machine.

To make the suburban truly unstoppable, the team begins to install accessories. They put on a new front bumper with a winch, as well as new rear bumpers to provide extra protection. They also add a set of rock sliders to protect the vehicle's underbelly during rough terrain. To handle the toughest environments, they install a set of massive mud tires that can handle anything the team throws at them.

Finally, the team installs a roof rack and a set of lights to make the suburban more practical and versatile. With these additions, the suburban is now ready for any adventure.

In the conclusion of the episode, Johnson and his team take the suburban out for a test run. The vehicle performs flawlessly, handling steep inclines and sharp turns with ease. The team takes the suburban through mud pits and over rocky terrain, and the vehicle never skips a beat. Overall, the suburban build was a success, and Johnson and his team proved that with a little creativity and some quality components, any vehicle can be transformed into an off-road monster.