Prerunner Builds Archives - Socal Prerunner

OBS Chevy Long-Travel Suspension: What It Really Takes

July 26, 2026

The short answer: long-travel is the hard part of an OBS Chevy prerunner build. The 2WD C1500 uses a coil-spring […]

OBS Chevy Prerunner Fenders & Fiberglass Bedsides

July 26, 2026

The short answer: a wide-stance OBS Chevy prerunner runs fiberglass front fenders and bedsides in place of the steel, because […]

Roadster Shop’s All-Steel Chevy Colorado Prerunner (SEMA Build)

July 24, 2026

The Roadster Shop Chevy Colorado is one of the wildest prerunners ever built — and every panel of its widebody […]

Prerunner Fiberglass Fenders & Bedsides: The Real Guide

July 21, 2026

The short answer: prerunners swap steel fenders and bedsides for fiberglass because long-travel suspension pushes the wheels farther out and […]

Wings World Ford Ranger Prerunner: A System-by-System Build

July 21, 2026

This is a full walkthrough of a custom Ford Ranger prerunner built on the Wings World YouTube channel, a multi-part […]

A bright orange trophy truck with RPM Offroad branding in a workshop setting, surrounded by tools and equipment. A man wearing headphones and a camo cap smiling in the foreground. Text overlay reads "Inside Geiser Bros Trophy Truck Shop."

Geiser Bros Trophy Truck Shop: It all started with Prerunners

October 31, 2024

In the world of off-road adventures, prerunner trucks stand out as a thrilling blend of engineering prowess and creative customization. […]

Two off-road vehicles in a forest setting are shown side by side, illustrating a modification before and after. The vehicle on the left is unmodified while the vehicle on the right is heavily modified for off-roading with larger tires, lifted suspension, and additional gear like a roof rack and spare tire mounted on the back.

2022 Ford Bronco Badlands: A Two-Year Overland Prerunner Build

October 29, 2024

OFF THE GRIND spent two years turning a 2022 Ford Bronco Badlands (Sasquatch package) into a genuinely capable overland/prerunner rig, […]

Two people stand in front of a white truck with its hood open, surrounded by various car parts and accessories like tires, seats, and boxes labeled Dirt King and Powertrax. A large yellow banner above them reads "Complete Overhaul $30,000."

Transforming a Second-Generation Tacoma from Overland Rig to Prerunner

October 27, 2024

TacomaBeast took Dustin’s second-generation Toyota Tacoma, an already-built overland rig, and reworked it into a desert prerunner, chronicling the roughly […]

A modified Ford F100 truck with large off-road tires and a lifted suspension parked on a desert terrain. The truck features custom branding and decals, and the surrounding landscape consists of rugged, dry land with distant mountains.

1973 Ford F100 Prerunner: Classic Look with Modern Performance

October 26, 2024

At King of the Hammers in Johnson Valley, Larry Chen caught up with Alex and his 1973 Ford F100 luxury […]

$350,000 Big-Block Ford Ranger Prerunner: From Free Truck to Full Build

October 21, 2024

It started as a free old Ford Ranger handed over at a family dinner. Four and a half years later, […]