[{"id":14408,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2025\/11\/06\/toyota-unveils-concept-utv\/","title":"Toyota Unveils Concept UTV","content":"Toyota pulled off a surprise revival of the Scion nameplate with a brand-new side-by-side off-road concept vehicle, the Scion 01. The concept was revealed this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this week. What makes this reveal significant is how far it strays from the original Scion identity\u2014and where Toyota appears to be aiming next.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14410\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Toyota has long been known for its trucks and SUVs. Photo: Toyota[\/caption]\r\n\r\nToyota has long been known for its trucks and SUVs, but venturing into the side-by-side (SxS) market places them head-to-head with established powersports players. Analysts say this could shake up the UTV\/side-by-side landscape.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_14412\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Photo: Toyota[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cAt Toyota, innovation drives us to explore new possibilities and redefine the future of mobility,\u201d said Mike Tripp, group vice president, Toyota Division Marketing. \u201cSEMA is the perfect venue to showcase how Toyota\u2019s powertrain diversity meets the needs of today while pushing the limits for tomorrow. Whether you choose gas, hybrid, electric, or hydrogen, Toyota vehicles prove that efficiency, performance and adventure are possible in every form.\u201d\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe Scion 01 is a purpose-built side-by-side concept developed by Toyota of North America engineers and features a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain (deriving from Toyota\u2019s truck lineup) paired with an electric motor. Toyota states the combined output exceeds 300 hp. Actual full specs of the concept have not been released by Toyota.","excerpt":"

Toyota pulled off a surprise revival of the Scion nameplate with a brand-new side-by-side off-road concept vehicle, the Scion 01. …<\/p>","date":"November 6, 2025 13:25","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25049806,"title":"SCION","slug":"scion"},{"id":25049807,"title":"SCION 01","slug":"scion-01"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25048379,"title":"toyota","slug":"toyota"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":8625,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2024\/01\/18\/ford-debuts-custom-electric-f-150-lightning-switchgear\/","title":"FORD Debuts Custom Electric F-150 Lightning SwitchGear","content":"FORD debuted a custom electric F-150 Lightning SwitchGear truck. The truck designed specifically for off-road is a prototype with collaboration from Vaughn Gittin Jr and his RTR FunHaver team. Inspiration from the truck came from the 2016 RTR Fun-Haver project truck.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\" \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \"\"\r\n\r\nThe truck has all of the off-road accessories one would come to expect on an extreme performance vehicle including Fox 3-inch internal bypass shocks. The bumpers were designed to improve approach and departure angles. The vehicle has a double-wishbone suspension at the front and multi-link independent suspension at the rear. There are rock rails, skid plat and limit straps. Inside, the seats feature a Recaro harness system.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe truck has NITTO Ridge Grappler 37-inch tires. Vaughn Gittin has been putting the F-150 Lightning Switchgear through its paces. Ford will have the truck on display at the upcoming King of the Hammers for an up-close look.\r\n\r\n\"\"","excerpt":"

FORD debuted a custom electric F-150 Lightning SwitchGear truck. The truck designed specifically for off-road is a prototype with collaboration …<\/p>","date":"January 18, 2024 11:55","categories":[{"id":25048544,"title":"Electric","slug":"electric"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"}],"tags":[{"id":25048073,"title":"electric","slug":"electric"},{"id":25049514,"title":"F-150 Lightning","slug":"f-150-lightning"},{"id":25047866,"title":"ford","slug":"ford"},{"id":25049510,"title":"Ford F-150","slug":"ford-f-150"},{"id":25049511,"title":"Fun Haver","slug":"fun-haver"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25049512,"title":"RTR","slug":"rtr"},{"id":25049513,"title":"SwitchGear","slug":"switchgear"},{"id":25048027,"title":"vaughn gittin jr","slug":"vaughn-gittin-jr"}]},{"id":4591,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/02\/15\/nissan-goes-retro-for-chicago-auto-show\/","title":"Nissan Goes Retro for Chicago Auto Show","content":"Nissan is bringing back a couple of popular designs of its trucks from the 1980\u2019s. The trucks are not full production trucks you can buy from the factory, merely concept vehicles by Nissan Design America.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nProject 72X is a modern take on one of Nissan\u2019s most popular trucks, the Datsun 720. The 720 was introduced in the fall of 1979 and became the first vehicle assembled by Nissan in the United States, rolling off the Smyrna, Tennessee Vehicle Assembly Plant in 1983. The truck was nicknamed \u201cLil Hustler\u201d as it was a bare-bones affordable truck designed for fun and marketed towards outdoor enthusiasts. Of course, racers loved it, modifying it for off-road races across the United States and Baja. The 2022 concept version features Pro-4X tires, a lift kit and adjustable upper suspension arms along with the signature sport bar behind the cab.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe Project Hardbody pays homage to one of Nissan\u2019s most iconic trucks ever, the D21 Hardbody. These trucks were also found at various Baja races entered in Class 7. The Hardbody won multiple championships. You can still find some of the original models racing at vintage events such as the NORRA Rally. The Chicago Auto Show concept model is built on a 2022 Frontier Crew Cab 4x4. It has a 3-inch lift kit with adjustable upper control arms.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe trucks will be on display at the Chicago Auto Show until February 21st<\/sup>.","excerpt":"

Nissan is bringing back a couple of popular designs of its trucks from the 1980\u2019s. The trucks are not full …<\/p>","date":"February 15, 2022 11:37","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"}],"tags":[{"id":25048750,"title":"72x","slug":"72x"},{"id":25048749,"title":"chicago auto show","slug":"chicago-auto-show"},{"id":25048526,"title":"concept","slug":"concept"},{"id":25048100,"title":"nissan","slug":"nissan"},{"id":25048388,"title":"nissan hardbody","slug":"nissan-hardbody"},{"id":25048748,"title":"nissan truck","slug":"nissan-truck"}]},{"id":4564,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2022\/02\/09\/new-colors-and-suspension-upgrades-announced-for-2022-rzr-pro-xp\/","title":"New Colors and Suspension Upgrades Announced for 2022 RZR Pro XP","content":"Polaris is upgrading the shock package on the RZR Pro XP line-up. The side-by-sides now come with FOX Position Sensitive Technology Shocks on both the sport and premium trim level models. The new shocks deliver improved bottoming out capability and bump control in harsh terrains. The new shocks are also easier to tune with adjustable cross over rings, updated shock valving and triple rate springs.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nPolaris is also adding three new colors. The colors include Ghost Gray for the RZR Pro XP Sport, Sunset Red for the RZR Pro XP Premium and Black Crystal for the Pro XP Ultimate.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\"","excerpt":"

Polaris is upgrading the shock package on the RZR Pro XP line-up. The side-by-sides now come with FOX Position Sensitive …<\/p>","date":"February 9, 2022 17:37","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"},{"id":25047652,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}],"tags":[{"id":25048739,"title":"2022 RZR Pro XP","slug":"2022-rzr-pro-xp"},{"id":25047789,"title":"fox shocks","slug":"fox-shocks"},{"id":25048741,"title":"fox suspension","slug":"fox-suspension"},{"id":25048740,"title":"new colors","slug":"new-colors"},{"id":25047711,"title":"polaris","slug":"polaris"},{"id":25047655,"title":"Side-by-Side","slug":"side-by-side"},{"id":25048742,"title":"upgrade","slug":"upgrade"},{"id":25047653,"title":"UTV","slug":"utv"}]},{"id":3814,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/11\/05\/tacozilla-brings-the-overland-to-sema\/","title":"TacoZilla Brings the Overland to SEMA","content":"Toyota debuted the \u201cTacoZilla\u201d this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is based on a Toyota TRD Sport Pickup truck. Built by Marty Schwerter and the Toyota Motorsports Garage team, the truck is all custom.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe camper cab has rounded edges that blend in with the truck. A large pop-up Lexan skylight provides ambient light and natural air circulation into the camper. The interior is fully insulated with full bathroom and hot water shower. There is a functioning stove and sink along with 3D printed table that can be converted to wall art or ample sleeping space.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe paint job brings back the old-school vintage yellow, orange and bronze lines. Fender flares and General Tire Grabbers were also added to the truck. In all, 2-inches of wheel clearance was added to the truck making it functional for overlanding.\r\n\r\n\"\"","excerpt":"

Toyota debuted the \u201cTacoZilla\u201d this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is based on a Toyota …<\/p>","date":"November 5, 2021 13:15","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"}],"tags":[{"id":25048540,"title":"camper","slug":"camper"},{"id":25048538,"title":"overland","slug":"overland"},{"id":25048539,"title":"overlander","slug":"overlander"},{"id":25047891,"title":"SEMA","slug":"sema"},{"id":25048537,"title":"tacozilla","slug":"tacozilla"},{"id":25048379,"title":"toyota","slug":"toyota"},{"id":25048366,"title":"truck","slug":"truck"}]},{"id":3773,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/11\/01\/chevy-brings-beast-to-sema\/","title":"Chevy Brings Beast to SEMA","content":"The Chevy Beast concept is based around a modified Silverado chassis. Chevrolet is bringing this unique four-door vehicle to the SEMA show this week. The \u201cBeast\u201d takes the capability of Chevrolet Performance to the next level.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nDesigners and Engineers at Chevrolet started with a short-bed Silverado and heavily modified it. The frame was shortened even more and a 4130 chromoly tube frame structure was added for safety. Engineers built a long travel five link rear suspension for the Beast. The chassis was also widened for stable handling and driver control in off-road driving situations.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\n\u201cThere\u2019s nothing else like The Chevy Beast,\u201d says Jeff Trush, GM program manager, Pace Car and Specialty Show Vehicles. \u201cIt delivers a ton of performance and capability, which makes it adept at conquering rough terrain \u2014 and it flat-out flies in desert running.\u201d\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe Beast has a Chevrolet Performance LT4 crate engine with a supercharged V8 rated for 65 horsepower. Thirty-seven-inch tires are mounted to 20-inch beadlock wheels. The Beast also got a big brake kit upgrade from Chevrolet Performance. Inside there are a pair of 7-inch diagonal screens that monitor vehicle functions and performance. The Beast has Baja Designs LED lights, a couple of spare tires in the bed and a custom front grille.","excerpt":"

The Chevy Beast concept is based around a modified Silverado chassis. Chevrolet is bringing this unique four-door vehicle to the …<\/p>","date":"November 1, 2021 16:18","categories":[{"id":25047769,"title":"FEATURES","slug":"features"},{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"}],"tags":[{"id":25048527,"title":"beast","slug":"beast"},{"id":25048523,"title":"chevrolet","slug":"chevrolet"},{"id":25048525,"title":"chevrolet performance","slug":"chevrolet-performance"},{"id":25048524,"title":"chevy","slug":"chevy"},{"id":25048528,"title":"chevy beast","slug":"chevy-beast"},{"id":25048526,"title":"concept","slug":"concept"},{"id":25047632,"title":"off-road","slug":"off-road"},{"id":25047891,"title":"SEMA","slug":"sema"}]},{"id":3731,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/10\/30\/custom-mopar-vehicles-headed-to-sema\/","title":"Custom Mopar Vehicles Headed to SEMA","content":"Several custom Mopar vehicles are headed to SEMA. Included in the line-up is a Wrangler 4xe concept. The vehicle features a JPP 2-inch lift kit with FOX shocks, beadlock wheels and BF Goodrich KM3 37-inch tires. The Wrangler 4xe also has custom underbody rock lights and a Warn winch.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\"\r\n\r\nThe Jeep Wrangler Overlook Concept stretches a four-door Wrangler Sahara into a three-row off-roader. Jeep extended the Sahara and additional 12-inches to hold the extra seats. The vehicle also has a 2-inch lift kit with Black Rhino York wheels. A custom tailgate reinforcement system and oversized spare tire carrier modification kit enables a larger spare tire to be mounted.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe RAM TRX RexRuner concept starts out with a 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 engine churning out 702 horsepower and 650-lb ft of torque. The TRX RexRunner concept is painted in Ash Gray with blue accents. It has 14-inch TYRI rectangular LED lights that generate an exceptionally bright 4,300 lumens. Perfect for off-road driving. The Mopar bed extender flips inward for transporting tools and equipment.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\"\r\n\r\nOther vehicles include a Grand Cherokee Breckenridge Concept and RAM 1500 Outdoorsman Concept along with a Kaiser Jeep \u00a0M725 concept. The Kaiser Jeep is built around a 1967 military ambulance with a ton of customization. One thing of note on the vehicle, Jeep put a Mopar 392 Crate HEMI V-8 under the hood for maximum power.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\"","excerpt":"

Several custom Mopar vehicles are headed to SEMA. Included in the line-up is a Wrangler 4xe concept. The vehicle features …<\/p>","date":"October 30, 2021 14:19","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"}],"tags":[{"id":25048514,"title":"4xe","slug":"4xe"},{"id":25048519,"title":"breckenridge concept","slug":"breckenridge-concept"},{"id":25048513,"title":"custom","slug":"custom"},{"id":25047787,"title":"jeep","slug":"jeep"},{"id":25048498,"title":"jeep 4xe","slug":"jeep-4xe"},{"id":25047786,"title":"jpp","slug":"jpp"},{"id":25048518,"title":"m725","slug":"m725"},{"id":25048512,"title":"mopar","slug":"mopar"},{"id":25048517,"title":"overlook concept","slug":"overlook-concept"},{"id":25048364,"title":"RAM","slug":"ram"},{"id":25048515,"title":"rexrunner","slug":"rexrunner"},{"id":25047891,"title":"SEMA","slug":"sema"},{"id":25048516,"title":"trx","slug":"trx"},{"id":25048499,"title":"wrangler","slug":"wrangler"}]},{"id":3686,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/10\/26\/bronco-mania-bronco-projects-take-over-at-sema\/","title":"BRONCO MANIA: Bronco Projects Take Over at SEMA","content":"The annual SEMA industry-only show is just days away in Las Vegas and it\u2019s no surprise several after-market companies will be showcasing Ford Bronco builds. Here are six builds that will appear at the show.\r\n\r\nVaughn Gittin Jr created a Bronco RTR dealer package concept based on his popular Fun-Runner off-road vehicles. The Fun-Runner Bronco features an Ultimate Dana 44 FDU front axle and performance intake system. The Bronco was customized with Gittin\u2019s custom long travel suspension, Fox Performance elite 2.5 coil overs, along with RTR Tech 6 forged bead-lock wheels and 37-inch off-road tires.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nBDS Suspension also has a Bronco build. Their build is based on a 2021 two-door Black Diamond series Bronco. The theme of the Bronco resembles an off-road first responder vehicle. BDS added their 4-inch UCA system with FOX 2.5 PES coil overs, BDS rear adjustable control arms and track bar\/sway bar disconnect. The Bronco also has CrawlTek Revolution bumpers with a recessed winch mount and recovery hooks. Finally, a modified half truck hardtop and CrawlTek slider steps complete the build.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nTucci Hot Rods built a quad-track snow adventure vehicle based on the 2021 four-door Badlands Bronco. The vehicle sits on 88-Series quad tracks perfect for sand and snow. The vehicle has a Ford accessories swing gate storage, flat snowboard rack and Yakima LockNLoad roof rack system. A Rigid light package WARN Zeon winch and retractable running boards were also added to the Bronco.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nSouthern California based LGE-CTS motorsports customized a four-door Outer Banks Bronco with their Baja Forged bumpers in the front and rear. They added an ICON Vehicle Dynamics 3.0 suspension lift. \u00a0Ford Performance parts off-road rock lights and a Ford Licensed Accessories tailgate folding table was added to the build. A JBL soundbar, premium interior organizer and under-floor safe was added to the interior.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nLGE-CTS also customized a Bronco Sport Badlands. The vehicle has tons of upgrades from Ford Performance parts that include a 2-inch suspension lift, rock sliders, off-road rock lights and fender flares. LGE-CTS wanted this Bronco to be capable on any trail adventure. A BORLA cat-back performance exhaust system enhance the exhaust note of the vehicle. An ICON and Hellwig suspension products were added to the build. Finally, a WARN VR EVO winch with Factor 55 hook help complete the build.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nCGS Products specializes in air intake and exhaust performance products. They updated a 2021 Bronco Sport Badlands with interior upgrades that include seat covers and a rear seat vault. On the outside an underbody light kit was added. The Bronco sits on Reserve Forged wheels and 17-inch Toyo Open Country all-terrain tires. The Bronco build also has Air Design fender flares and a rear spoiler along with Rigid A-pillar LED lights. The final design touch includes a custom red paint job.","excerpt":"

The annual SEMA industry-only show is just days away in Las Vegas and it\u2019s no surprise several after-market companies will …<\/p>","date":"October 26, 2021 11:09","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"}],"tags":[{"id":25048508,"title":"bds suspension","slug":"bds-suspension"},{"id":25048504,"title":"BRONCO BADLANDS","slug":"bronco-badlands"},{"id":25048311,"title":"bronco sport","slug":"bronco-sport"},{"id":25048505,"title":"broncomania","slug":"broncomania"},{"id":25048509,"title":"cgs products","slug":"cgs-products"},{"id":25048076,"title":"ford bronco","slug":"ford-bronco"},{"id":25048507,"title":"lge-cts","slug":"lge-cts"},{"id":25047891,"title":"SEMA","slug":"sema"},{"id":25048506,"title":"vaughn","slug":"vaughn"}]},{"id":3652,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2021\/10\/20\/honda-ready-for-rally-racing\/","title":"Honda Ready for Rally Racing","content":"Honda has unveiled its 2022 Passport stage rally truck. The vehicle was built by the Honda Performance Development Maxxis Rally team. The 2022 Passport made its debut during the Lake Superior Rally in Michigan on October 15th<\/sup>. The team is made up of Honda associates, mainly engineers.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe 2022 Passport uses several key components already found on the vehicle including the 3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and the intelligent Variable Torque Management all-wheel-drive system. With existing components, engineers did not have to modify the suspension system for competition. They did an automatic transmission fluid cooler.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe fact that we didn\u2019t have to make any modifications to the 2022 Honda Passport\u2019s drivetrain or suspension for such punishing terrain and competition speaks volumes to the capability and performance that comes standard in the Passport,\u201d said Honda engineer and rally racer Chris Sladek.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe rally vehicle was also outfitted with racing seats, six-point harness, roll cage, fire suppression system and a rally computer along with in-car communications. Weight was shaved from the vehicle by removing rear seats and carpeting. The glass windows were also replaced with Lexan polycarbonate. Finally, a handbrake was added for maneuvering through tight corners.","excerpt":"

Honda has unveiled its 2022 Passport stage rally truck. The vehicle was built by the Honda Performance Development Maxxis Rally …<\/p>","date":"October 20, 2021 11:09","categories":[{"id":25047612,"title":"News","slug":"news"},{"id":25047953,"title":"Rally","slug":"rally"},{"id":25048477,"title":"Rides","slug":"rides"}],"tags":[{"id":25048479,"title":"2022 passport","slug":"2022-passport"},{"id":25047643,"title":"Honda","slug":"honda"},{"id":25048481,"title":"Honda Performance Development Maxxis Rally team","slug":"honda-performance-development-maxxis-rally-team"},{"id":25048480,"title":"Lake Superior Rally","slug":"lake-superior-rally"},{"id":25048478,"title":"passport","slug":"passport"},{"id":25047957,"title":"rally","slug":"rally"}]},{"id":4670,"permalink":"https:\/\/dirtsportsworld.com\/2020\/04\/02\/kendas-k5-blazer\/","title":"Kenda\u2019s K5 Blazer","content":"It\u2019s not often you come across a K5 Blazer build. They are out there, just like Kenda Tire\u2019s 1991 GMC K5 Blazer. Introduced in 1969, the K5 was the smallest SUV out of the GMC truck line. The final year of the K5 was 1991 before it was replaced by the Yukon. The K5 was built as a short-wheelbase vehicle with two and four-wheel drive options.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nKenda Regional Sales Manager, Mike Higgs spent years trying to find a K5 in just the right condition. His search came to an end in South Lake Tahoe when he found one. It had no issues starting and drove just fine. He paid the owner $1,000 for it. Higgs finally owned his K5 Blazer.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nJust like how every garage build normally starts, Higgs wanted to keep things simple. Change out the suspension, new wheels and tires along with adding a lighting package and some other small things. Of course, the more parts you add, soon the project turns into a full-blown build. That is exactly what happened with the Blazer.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\"\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\"\r\n\r\nHiggs started out with a custom 4130 chromoly race cage from Wicked Creations. Next a Wilco tailgate was added. Higgs went to Can-Back to design a custom pre-production soft-top. Baja Rack stepped in with a roof rack system and integrated adjustable light bar. After sitting in the garage for months, Higgs moved the Blazer to Mikey Vanden Huevel\u2019s race shop in Wisconsin. Vanden Huevel was between projects and agreed to work on the vehicle. Vanden Heuvel was taking on a build outside of his normal wheelhouse. This is where things went into full overdrive.\r\n\r\n\"\" \"\"\r\n\r\nVanden Huevel installed a customized carbon fiber dash for the interior from Fiberwerx . Higgs sourced a fiberglass body from McNeil racing. Adding all these parts increased the weight of the Blazer. New springs and suspension from Eibach were added to the Blazer along with Bilstein shocks to handle the increased load. The final weigh in came in at 5,600-lbs.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nThe new goal of the K5 Blazer was to make it as versatile as possible. Higgs could drive at high speeds in the deserts, or slow in rock crawling sections. The front hood assembly is all one piece and can be unbolted and removed when necessary. The fenders can also be removed with to bolts per side to turn the Blazer into a rock buggy. Higgs says for overlanding trips, he can add a rooftop tent. The Blazer has already proved itself on the desert terrain of the recent King of the Hammers.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nBUILD SHEET<\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\n1991 K5 Chevrolet Blazer\r\n\r\nPower Train<\/strong>\r\n\r\nGM DR525 LS3 6.2L Aluminum V8 Engine\r\n\r\nCBR Performance Products-Aluminum Radiator\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrive Train<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAutomatic Transmission Designs 4L80E, Differential\/Ring & Pinion Install\r\n\r\nReid Racing Super SH80 case\r\n\r\nFlying Dutchman Custom Dana 60 Front Axle W\/Reid Racing HD Dana 60\r\n\r\nFlying Dutchman Custom GM Corporate 14-bolt Rear Axle\r\n\r\nBrakes<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWilwood Brake System\r\n\r\nArizona Performance-Caliper Brackets\r\n\r\nSuspension<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFlying Dutchman Off-Road Designed 4 & 5 Link Coilover Solid Axle\r\n\r\nBilstein M9100 2.5\u201d Coil-Over Remote Reservoir & Bypass Remote Reservoir Shocks\r\n\r\nEibach Performance Suspension-Coil Springs\r\n\r\nSteering<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPSC Motorsports -2.5\u201d Full Hydraulic Dual Ram System\r\n\r\nExterior<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMcNeil Racing Fiberglass Conversion Fenders, Hood & Bedsides\r\n\r\nFlying Dutchman Off-Road Designed Front & Rear Pre-Runner Bumpers.\r\n\r\nWilco Off-Road Products-Custom Swing-Away Rear TireGate\r\n\r\nBajaRack Adventure Roof Rack\r\n\r\nCan-Back Convertible Soft Top\r\n\r\nLightforce Performance Lighting\r\n\r\nWarn Industries-Zeon 12-S Winch \u2022\r\n\r\nFreesprit Recreation High Country 63\u201d Premium Rooftop Tent \u2022\r\n\r\nInterior <\/strong>\r\n\r\nFiberwerks Off-Road Fiberglass-Navi Full-size Race\/Pre-Runner Dash \u2022 Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc.-WR13000 Auxiliary Heating System.\r\n\r\nARB On-Board High Performance 12V Air Compressor with 1 Gallon Forged Aluminum Air Tank.\r\n\r\nCorbeau Baja XRS Suspension Seats Front\r\n\r\nAim Sports- MGX 7\u201d TFT Competition Data Acquisition Dash\r\n\r\nLowrance HDS-12 Gen3 & HDS LIVE 7 Baja Touch Screen GPS\r\n\r\nRugged Radio-VHF Radio System","excerpt":"

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Toyota pulled off a surprise revival of the Scion nameplate with a brand-new side-by-side off-road concept vehicle, the Scion 01. …

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\n", "content_text": "Toyota pulled off a surprise revival of the Scion nameplate with a brand-new side-by-side off-road concept vehicle, the Scion 01. …The post Toyota Unveils Concept UTV appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2025-11-06T13:25:34-08:00", "date_modified": "2025-11-06T13:25:34-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "SCION", "SCION 01", "Side-by-Side", "toyota", "UTV", "News", "Rides" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=8625", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2024/01/18/ford-debuts-custom-electric-f-150-lightning-switchgear/", "title": "FORD Debuts Custom Electric F-150 Lightning SwitchGear", "content_html": "

FORD debuted a custom electric F-150 Lightning SwitchGear truck. The truck designed specifically for off-road is a prototype with collaboration …

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Nissan is bringing back a couple of popular designs of its trucks from the 1980\u2019s. The trucks are not full …

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Polaris is upgrading the shock package on the RZR Pro XP line-up. The side-by-sides now come with FOX Position Sensitive …

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Toyota debuted the \u201cTacoZilla\u201d this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is based on a Toyota …

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The Chevy Beast concept is based around a modified Silverado chassis. Chevrolet is bringing this unique four-door vehicle to the …

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\n", "content_text": "The Chevy Beast concept is based around a modified Silverado chassis. Chevrolet is bringing this unique four-door vehicle to the …The post Chevy Brings Beast to SEMA appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2021-11-01T16:18:15-07:00", "date_modified": "2021-11-01T16:18:15-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "beast", "chevrolet", "chevrolet performance", "chevy", "chevy beast", "concept", "off-road", "SEMA", "FEATURES", "News", "Rides" ] }, { "id": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/?p=3731", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/2021/10/30/custom-mopar-vehicles-headed-to-sema/", "title": "Custom Mopar Vehicles Headed to SEMA", "content_html": "

Several custom Mopar vehicles are headed to SEMA. Included in the line-up is a Wrangler 4xe concept. The vehicle features …

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The annual SEMA industry-only show is just days away in Las Vegas and it\u2019s no surprise several after-market companies will …

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Honda has unveiled its 2022 Passport stage rally truck. The vehicle was built by the Honda Performance Development Maxxis Rally …

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It\u2019s not often you come across a K5 Blazer build. They are out there, just like Kenda Tire\u2019s 1991 GMC …

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\n", "content_text": "It\u2019s not often you come across a K5 Blazer build. They are out there, just like Kenda Tire\u2019s 1991 GMC …The post Kenda\u2019s K5 Blazer appeared first on DirtSportsWorld.", "date_published": "2020-04-02T00:28:08-07:00", "date_modified": "2022-02-21T00:53:03-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "DirtSportsWorld Staff", "url": "https://dirtsportsworld.com/author/dirtsportsworld/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4817be88e351e2814fd215f4b782a136e8119efccfc1eafde273c56619cf08f5?s=512&d=identicon&r=g" }, "tags": [ "Blazer", "Chevrolet Blazer", "chevy", "Feature Build", "K5", "Kenda", "Mike Higgs", "SUV", "FEATURES", "Rides" ] } ] }