A truck owner plans to cut his Nissan Titan in half to build a $30,000 earth roamer lookalike.
The episode is a live, on-the-street segment recorded at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, presented by Nissan with support from EGR, Banks, and Absoil. Hosts Sean Holman and Lightning interview various builders and industry figures on the sidewalk near the TORA (Trucking Off-Road Alliance) display. Ian Johnson explains his project to cut his high-mileage Nissan Titan in half for a dual railroad conversion, aiming to create an earth roamer-style vehicle at a fraction of the cost. Bon Gilmer from Rebel Off-Road details his white and orange Gladiator build, featuring a custom flatbed tray with removable sides and canopy, priced from $9,000 to $12,000. He also discusses a stretched two-door JL Jeep with a 114-inch wheelbase and a 500+ horsepower engine. Sarah Morrison talks about her Grenadier build named 'Magic Mushroom,' equipped with Agile Off-Road wheels, Eibach springs, and prototype Fox shocks, sharing a story about her partner Bernard from Leitner Design testing equipment. Dan Nelson represents Ernie's Custom Shop, showcasing a snowboarding-themed Gladiator with interchangeable tracks and a wasabi green accent wrap. The hosts meet Wilfred Eibach, who shares his 65-year history with Eibach Springs. Scott from Icon demonstrates their electronic suspension system with rebound adjustment and active control via a mobile app. Rick Wallen from Custom F'n Customs presents a heavily modified Mitsubishi Delica with a Cummins R2.8 engine swap, Hellcat transmission, and extensive aftermarket support, planning to traverse the Rubicon Trail. The episode concludes with promotional messages and credits.
