Since Pimp My Ride aired on our screens, many producers have tried to emulate the show's success by hiring so-called automobile experts to recreate clunkers into cars that are a sight for sore eyes. A few shows have seen success, but most copied the concept from Pimp My Ride and didn't offer anything new. Then, Discovery decided to try its luck at the concept but with a slight twist. The result was a show called Diesel Brothers. The show is a Mormon version of Orange County Chopper, except that Heavy D and Diesel Dave don't build custom motorcycles; instead, they focus on diesel trucks.

The Diesel Brothers build some of the trucks as custom orders while assembling others merely for the challenge. The two businessmen operate out of Utah and are savvy custom car builders and social media personalities. The show has been on the air for three seasons, and their brand is growing. Besides assembling customized trucks, the Diesel Brothers play pranks on each other, perform stunts, and engage in any shenanigans they can think of that will spice up the show. Although the Diesel Brothers work hard and are a good bunch of guys that give away free customized trucks to their fans, they lead dark lives when the cameras stop rolling. Our list consists of details most fans don't know about the show.

25 Heavy D's Father Taught Him To Fake Seizures

Most of us have tried numerous tricks to get out of getting a ticket from the police. If you ask Heavy D's father how to do it, he'll inform you of the best strategy. Heavy D's father taught him to fake a seizure to get out of getting a ticket. Heavy D posted a video on Instagram in commemoration of his deceased father to thank dad for helping him get out of a sticky situation. Fans wondered if his dad was a good role model.

24 Production Team Recreated A Fire

In reality television, the producers will use any gimmick to highlight drama in the show. The production team at Diesel Brothers decided to recreate a fire when the cameras were off. "Truck cab on fire and spreading fast!" yelled Heavy D when he saw that the Duramax truck had caught fire while the cameras weren't rolling. According to Heavy D, "The recreation got out of hand." The fire was soon out of control, and they feared that the whole car would be up in flames. When you play with fire, you get burnt.

23 They Do Give Away Trucks

Although many people question if the trucks are free, the show does give away trucks. The truck giveaways aren't a con or a hoax, but fans have to enter the official sweepstakes to win.

If you think that the best strategy to win the diesel truck is by getting in touch with the guys via social media, you'd be wrong.

The place to visit is the Diesel Brothers website, which includes a 'how to enter' video. Although the team has made the entry steps obvious, fans still bombard the show's producers and cast to get a free truck.

22 The Stars Pranked Each Other On Set

To rank a prank, you have to determine the amount of inconvenience the person suffered. When someone steals your car, you've suffered a tremendous amount of inconvenience, not to mention financial loss. One of the favorite pranks that the cast likes to engage in is playing hide and seek with each other's trucks. The stars 'steal' the co-star's truck and pretend not to know anything about the deed. They've managed to hide trucks on top of shipping containers. Heavy D stated that 67% of the shenanigans they carry out don't air.

21 Heavy D's Beliefs Outraged Fans

Trying to please everybody is impossible. When you voice your opinion, it's inevitable that someone will disagree, especially when you've amassed a large following.

When Heavy D posted a video in Spanish looking for a painter, fans were outraged.

Numerous fans posted nasty comments about xenophobia. Heavy D was dismayed by the comments and posted a follow-up video and referred to the commentators as "mean behind the keyboard." Heavy D also stated that he hoped that the comments don't represent the belief of the majority of those in the U.S.

20 The Website Crashed For Two Weeks

Trying to adapt to newfound fame can be difficult. When the show experienced an abrupt surge in popularity, fans flooded the show's website, resulting in a crash for two weeks after the show premiered. Fans inundated Discovery's website for DieselSellerz Business, attempting to surf the Brothers' truck-selling page. Fans came across an error page or a blank screen. The problem persisted for two weeks, which angered fans who were unable to acquire information. The brothers should've expected the surge, considering they started their brand online.

19 Fans Buy Merchandise To Enter Truck Giveaways

One of the main reasons that the show has such a high following is that the brothers give away trucks to the audience. The brothers give away a rebuilt diesel truck with high power to one of its website followers.

Each month, the Diesel Brothers feature a creation on their website they made that they give away, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) doesn't deem it as a giveaway.

The FTC states that a contest is a scam if people have to pay money to enter a giveaway. Fans have to purchase an item from the Diesel Power lifestyle brand to qualify for a truck giveaway.

18 Three Entities Make Up The Company

The Diesel Brothers have focused on promotion since the beginning of their career. They use their website for most of the promotions. The brothers experienced a massive surge in their website viewership since they use that platform to give away free trucks and other merchandise. What most fans don't know is that their business split into three entities: Diesel Power, DieselSellerz, and Sparks Motors. The brothers named Sparks Motors after Heavy D's civilian moniker. Diesel Power is the odd entity as fans can purchase items such as beard growth stimulators and tactical pens.

17 The Dream Started On Social Media

While building the Diesel Brothers brand, Heavy D and Diesel Dave decided the best way to gain traction for the business was to use the internet. They use their website to market all of their merchandise and interact with fans. The website has been a great success for the brothers, but they also carefully built their social media presence. They released ads and videos of 'Diesel Trucks for Sale,' evolving into pranks and skits into their social media news feeds. The popularity of the show increased their social media following, and their website has had a massive surge in viewership.

16 Fans Bombarded The Producers

While watching the show, you can lose yourself in a reverie of living the diesel lifestyle of owning one of the trucks that appear on the show. To show appreciation for the support, the Diesel Brothers created an initiative called "DieselSellerz" to give free trucks to their fans.

Thousands of fans have badgered the producers and stars of the show, begging them to get a truck.

Most fans leave comments on social media, stating their story that'll make them worthy of a free truck. Some fans are persistent and don't leave the producers alone.

15 They Spent Two Years Doing Mormon Missionary Work

One of the aspects of the show that the producers haven't made blatantly obvious is that Heavy D and Diesel Dave practice the Mormon religion. Before becoming reality television stars, Diesel Dave and Heavy D were called to spread the church's teachings. The two gentlemen worked as missionaries in South America and Portugal for two years to spread the word of their church. They returned to rekindle their passion for building trucks. Besides being religious and being truck lovers, the two guys consider themselves family men.

14 Some Fan Requests Are Heartbreaking

Many fans have requested a free truck from the Diesel Brothers. When you log onto Discovery's website and surf to the DieselSellerz Business page, you'll find numerous comments from fans commenting why they're worthy of a free truck. Some of the comments are inspirational, while others are heartbreaking. The comments from fans include a handyman asking for a truck to keep his business operational and a wife requesting a truck for her husband, who broke his back on the job. Although many of the stories are heartbreaking, these posts often get lost in the flood of negative comments.

13 It's Not All Fun and Games

Playing pranks on each other is what the Diesel Brothers are known for and has helped them to keep their show on the air. Heavy D and Diesel Dave get along well and have a lot of fun working together. Most viewers will get the impression that all they do is have fun and mess around. But actually, while they do have fun, they also work just as hard, if not harder. They run a successful business but with help from others since their celebrity status propelled the business to new heights. When not filming, Diesel Brothers are hands-on in their business.

12 Fans Accused Them Of Using Foreign Parts

With so many U.S. companies using foreign suppliers, those in the U.S. have insisted that businesses use local suppliers in support of economic growth. The Diesel Brothers are proud of their heritage and use the U.S. flag on most of the apparel they sell on their website.

Fans were outraged when they noticed that the Diesel Brothers acquired a line of tires called "Patriot Tires," which are manufactured in Taiwan.

The fans debated about Taiwan being part of China. Heavy D stated that Federal Tyres produces the tires in Taiwan and has an impeccable record.

11 They Sold Aftermarket Exhaust Systems

The Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment stated that the Diesel Brothers are contravening environmental regulations in the cleanest state in the U.S. One of the activities that the brothers are involved in is the sale of aftermarket exhaust systems. The exhaust systems are designed to bypass the existing pollution-regulation parts of vehicles to release smoke from the vehicle's exhaust pipe. They also sold parts designed to bypass a vehicle's pollution-reduction systems to make their emissions look awesome. The Diesel Brothers are businessmen after all.

10 The Show Teaches Mechanical Science

Besides the pranks and the free truck giveaways, one of the appealing factors of the show is the knowledge that Diesel Brothers possess about diesel engines. The brothers don't present science lessons in a mundane manner; instead, they incorporate their knowledge into the show while customizing a vehicle. The brothers offer valuable insight into the history of diesel engines and what not to do when you're working on a diesel truck. The brothers incorporate diagrams and graphics to make the lessons simple, fun, and interesting.

9 The Show Boosted Their Income

Most of us think that being on television means that you're rich and famous. While that may be true for Hollywood stars, it's not always the case for reality television stars. The Diesel Brothers get paid for hosting the show, but the exposure they got from the show boosted their business income. The celebrity status helped to get numerous clients through their doors, as customers begged the brothers to customize their trucks. The success of the show also helped drive fans to their website to purchase the Diesel Brothers merchandise.

8 Redbeard Is A Family Man

Heavy D and Diesel Dave are the show's main stars, but Redbeard is the glue that keeps everything together. He ensures that the pranks don't get out of control and acts as a mediator in many situations. Besides keeping Heavy D and Diesel Dave under control, Redbeard is responsible for overseeing the entire business. When he's not handling the key matters of the business, he's a responsible family man. Redbeard claims he has a beautiful wife and four children. He makes sure that he has time in his schedule to spend with his family.

7 Doctors In Utah Sued Them

The Diesel Brothers never claimed to be environmentalists and may have to pay the price for that.

The Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment (UPHE) claimed that the brothers had polluted the air with their projects.

UPHE stated that it's aware that diesel-tuning shops have helped customers with rolling coal. UPHE, alleging that the brothers contributed to the pollution problem by altering emission regulation components on their trucks, sued the Diesel Brothers. The brothers called the lawsuit "overly broad." The brothers feel that the doctors targeted them, as they're celebrities.

6 Fans Accused Them Of Illegal Activities

The popularity of the show garnered the Diesel Brothers a fanbase they hadn't expected. Pleasing everybody can be a challenge that not even the Diesel Brothers can beat. Fans accused the brothers of obtaining labor and parts illegally on the comments section of their website. No evidence exists that the allegations are true. Heavy D posted videos in advocacy of immigrant labor and refining the immigration process in the U.S. The Diesel Brothers haven't been charged with obtaining parts illegally through any channels, and proof of such doesn't seem to exist.