Prerunner Guides

The History of the Prerunner: From Course Scouting to Cultural Icon Short version: The prerunner was born out of necessity. […]

2WD vs 4WD Prerunner: Which Setup Is Right for Your Build? Short answer: most classic prerunners are 2WD, and for […]

Prerunner vs Baja Bug vs Buggy: What’s the Difference? Short answer: A prerunner is a street-legal full-size or mid-size truck […]

The Best Truck to Build Into a Prerunner: An Honest Breakdown Short answer: the Ford Ranger is the most popular […]

What Is a Trophy Truck? The Fastest Class in Desert Racing A trophy truck is the fastest, most expensive, and […]

Are Prerunners Street Legal? The Straight Answer for Desert-Truck Builders Short answer: yes, most prerunners are street legal, and that’s […]

Long-travel suspension is a modified setup that dramatically increases how far a vehicle’s wheels can move up and down — […]

A prerunner is a street-legal, off-road-built truck used to scout and practice a race course (and, honestly, to have a […]

A prerunner build can run anywhere from about $5,000 on top of a truck you already own to $60,000+ for […]