Gearz Episodes: The Knuckle Buster

The Knuckle Buster

Season: 3 | Episode: 1

Today on GearZ, Stacey takes a well worn, '73 Chevy pickup that was left for dead in the late 80's, and starts bringing it back to life by upgrading the suspension and brakes. Not only is this a project that most anybody can do, but it is the start of a three part series of the major steps that are involved in rebuilding a vehicle. With the way the economy is and the price of new vehicles today, this show demonstrates that there is a better option than buying something new... bust your own knuckles and build it yourself! Then Stacey sits down with off-road racing legend Ivan Stewart to find out what makes him "the Ironman".

Products Used in this Episode

Product Vendor
3" & 4" Suspension Drop DJM SUSPENSION
Compressed Air System Pattons, Inc.
Copper Hammered spray paint RUST-OLEUM
Dagger Wheels (18x8 Front; 20x10 Rear) BILLET SPECIALTIES, INC.
Front brake system STAINLESS STEEL BRAKES CORP.
Hand, Power, & Pneumatic Tools CORNWELL TOOLS
Lubricant WD-40
NT420S (255/50 Front; 285/50 Rear) NITTO TIRES
Rear Brake Conversion STAINLESS STEEL BRAKES CORP.
SP3 Penetrating Oil COMMANDER CHASSIS LLC.

Episode Segments

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The Knuckle Buster [S3 Ep.1-1]
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The Knuckle Buster [S3 Ep.1-2]
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The Knuckle Buster [S3 Ep.1-3]
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Ivan Stewart - "The Iron Man" [S3 Ep.1-4]
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What Are You Workin' On - Senior Dragster Series [S3 Ep.1-5]