Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
We're giving you guys a little inside look on what we currently have going on in the shop. There's always something cool going on around here.
[00:00:24] – Machining & Parts: A look at the Haas lathe and mill where aluminum weld pucks and Crane Axle castings are machined.
[00:01:10] – 7075 Aluminum Links: An overview of the high-grade American aluminum used for custom suspension links.
[00:01:41] – Jeep CJ Chassis: A completed chassis and cage setup designed to allow easy removal and replacement of a CJ body.
[00:02:41] – Don Ryan’s "Ultimate Trail Machine": A detailed look at the California-bound buggy featuring four-wheel steering and bypass shocks.
[00:03:14] – Texas 4-Seat Revolution 2.0: Final assembly of a family-style trail rig with a Mass Motorsports 416 and 14-bolt axles.
[00:04:13] – The "Transfer Case Fight": A real-world look at the team troubleshooting a planetary range box issue on a current build.
[00:05:03] – New Jeep JL Project: A brief glimpse at a brand-new orange Jeep JL fresh off the lot for a custom build.
[00:06:03] – The Pro-Touring LJ Build: A deep dive into the Jeep LJ chassis designed to retain the factory top, doors, and A/C.
wideopendesign.com
We're giving you guys a little inside look on what we currently have going on in the shop. There's always something cool going on around here.
[00:00:24] – Machining & Parts: A look at the Haas lathe and mill where aluminum weld pucks and Crane Axle castings are machined.
[00:01:10] – 7075 Aluminum Links: An overview of the high-grade American aluminum used for custom suspension links.
[00:01:41] – Jeep CJ Chassis: A completed chassis and cage setup designed to allow easy removal and replacement of a CJ body.
[00:02:41] – Don Ryan’s "Ultimate Trail Machine": A detailed look at the California-bound buggy featuring four-wheel steering and bypass shocks.
[00:03:14] – Texas 4-Seat Revolution 2.0: Final assembly of a family-style trail rig with a Mass Motorsports 416 and 14-bolt axles.
[00:04:13] – The "Transfer Case Fight": A real-world look at the team troubleshooting a planetary range box issue on a current build.
[00:05:03] – New Jeep JL Project: A brief glimpse at a brand-new orange Jeep JL fresh off the lot for a custom build.
[00:06:03] – The Pro-Touring LJ Build: A deep dive into the Jeep LJ chassis designed to retain the factory top, doors, and A/C.
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![Whiskey Digger Rock Crawler Custom Build- OwnerInterview - Wide Open Design
Brad Scoggins Revolution 2.0 4-Seater is officially finished. After years of wheeling highly modified trail rigs, Brad was ready to move into a full custom buggy platform built for long-term reliability, comfort, and serious trail performance.
This custom Revolution chassis build features:
√ Mast Motorsports 416
√ TH400 Transmission
√ Atlas Transfer Case
√ Crane 14-Bolt Axles
√ Magnum Knuckles
√ PSC Hydraulic Steering
√ Radflo Suspension
√ 7075 Aluminum Links
√ Super Swamper SX Tires
One of the coolest parts of this buggy is the retro-inspired gold color combination paired with satin clear-coated panels that give the entire build a unique old-school feel. This thing turned out awesome and was built to be wheeled hard for years to come.
#WideOpenDesign #RockCrawler #RevolutionChassis #TubeChassis #CraneAxle #Radflo #OffRoadFabrication #Ultra4 #TrailRig #WIDEOPENLIFE
See Whiskey Diggers photo gallery and spec info at:
https://wideopendesign.com/blogs/custom-builds/whiskey-digger-a-dream-build-seven-years-in-the-making
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After nearly a decade of anticipation, Brad Scoggins finally traded his magazine-featured 4Runner for a turnkey masterpiece: the Whiskey Digger [03:16]. This build is a masterclass in long-term reliability and high-performance trail riding. At its heart lies a Mast Motorsports 416 engine, selected for its forged rotating assembly and ready-to-run dyno-tuned reliability [05:12]. To handle that power, we equipped the rig with a rock-solid PTC Turbo 400 transmission and an Atlas transfer case—a choice made for both its legendary durability and the peace of mind that comes with a company that will be around for decades [06:27]. From the Radflo shocks tuned for 7 inches of up-travel [11:42] to the custom 14-bolt axles with Magnum knuckles [09:31], every decision was made to ensure that a trip to Moab is about the trails, not the repairs. Whiskey Digger Rock Crawler Custom Build- OwnerInterview - Wide Open Design](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Y8BuGKMoxUo/mqdefault.jpg)




![Projects in the Shop Update at Wide Open Design
Currently, weve got quite a few cool projects going on in the shop. We are fortunate to be able to work on a whole spectrum of builds from Jeeps to Buggies. Check out this video to get a glimpse into what weve got going on.
The Moab to Mexico Jeep LJ [01:17]: This custom LJ is built on our LJ chassis with an Aqualu aluminum tub and features a raised-and-rolled flare design for maximum up-travel [03:10]. Outfitted with Crane 14-bolt axles, Radflo 3-inch bypasses, and a custom-actuated light bar [02:46], this rig is designed to pre-run for desert race teams or dominate Moabs technical rock sections.
The 50-Inch Mega Rock Bouncer [07:55]: This Rock Bouncer X chassis features massive 50 tires on 2.5-ton Rockwell axles [09:05]. Despite the giant tires, we’ve maintained a low center of gravity with only a 24-inch belly height [09:47], ensuring it can crawl through big rock boulder fields with ease.
The CJ-7 Update [13:56]: We are currently giving a long-term customers CJ-7 a modern foundation without losing its original lines [15:04]. By mounting his existing RamJet 350 and Dana 60/70 axles onto one of our modern chassis, we are reusing the components he already knows and loves.
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