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Snail Trail 4x4 Offroad Podcast

664 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 222 ratings

Wheel, 4×4, offroad, fabricate, camp, rock crawl, and overland along with Tyler and Jimmy as they discuss wheeling, Toyotas, fabricating, camping, survival tips, and the occasional Jeep and Bronco. You can also join us on youtube.com/snailtrail4x4

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399: Giving Away Yokohama Tires

May 18, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

We are giving away a set of four Yokohama Tires to a random winner for the review Giveaway. To be entered you need to leave a review on Apple Podcast. Once we reach 750 reviews one lucky winner will be chosen to win the set of tires. These can be any tire as long as it's not a race compound or a wheel diameter larger than 20". This includes our favorite X-AT and MT tires up to 40". We will also be giving away swag packs for every 50 reviews as we reach our goal of 750. We are currently at 523...

398: Ford Bronco Tech That Is Actually Usable

May 15, 2023 12:20 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Tyler discusses the new technology in the Ford Bronco that they used while out at Cruise Moab. We already covered our trip, and all the trails we went on, but we had some follow-up questions on all the new tech that is in the Bronco. We covered everything from the one peddle driving to using the tank turn. Tyler really enjoyed driving the Bronco in Moab, and he feels the new tech was pretty neat but might not be completely necessary. WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank you to everyone who ...

397: Tyler Got Certified To Use A Chainsaw (Scary)

May 11, 2023 12:20 - 5 MB

Tyler went and took a class on how to use your chainsaw. Besides the boring 9 hr classroom session it sounded like a very interesting course. He learned proper liming, bucking, and felling techniques. Now that he is certified he will be able to use a chainsaw in national forests whenever he is doing trail maintenance. We also announced the winners of the April giveaway. WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews over the past few years. We have finally ac...

396: Dumpster Fire Build with Dirt Lifestyle Nate

May 08, 2023 12:20 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Nate from the Dirt Lifestyle was invited to participate in a fun build-off by OnX Offroad. We discuss his new vehicle, build plans, and why he chooses that rig for the build challenge. There is also discussion about who is his competition, and what their builds are. There are also some quick talks about OnX vs Gaia. OnX Offroad Build Challenge: Click Here To Vote Follow Dirt Lifestyle Nate: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DirtLifestyle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dirtlifesty...

395: Star Wars VS The Rubicon Trail

May 04, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 70 MB

There are many iconic vehicles in Star Wars but do you think any of them could complete the Rubicon? Many of the vehicles are spaceships, but some of them are made for traveling over land and there are even fewer that have wheels. This was a lot of fun and you get to figure out who is the bigger nerd after Tyler and Jimmy are talking Star Wars. WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews over the past few years. We have finally achieved our goal of 500 Re...

394: Cruise Moab 2023 (Part B)

May 02, 2023 12:20 - 5 MB

After listening to Tyler's borning trails in the last episode now we get to some of the more exciting and fun trails that Jimmy went on... and Tyler on Friday. Thursday Jimmy joined Tour Guide Taco and some friends and went on Posien Spider, Friday was MORRFlate Metal Masher, and on Saturday Jimmy went on Rusty Nail. However, he almost didn't make it on Saturday because of some carnage. MORRFLate Pre-Sale of the TenSix™ PSI Pro™ - Claim Your Spot Now WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank yo...

394: Cruise Moab 2023 (Part A)

May 01, 2023 12:20 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Tyler and Jimmy had such a blast out at Cruise Moab this year. They were happy to be able to support the TLCA event and fundraiser. In this first half of the adventure covers Tyler and the Secretary's adventures on the two trails they went on in the new Ford Bronco. MORRFLate Pre-Sale of the TenSix™ PSI Pro™ - Claim Your Spot Now WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews over the past few years. We have finally achieved our goal of 500 Reviews on iTune...

393: Adventure to Cruise Moab

April 27, 2023 12:20 - 5 MB

Jimmy still had quite a few items to button up on Bobcat. There was still finalizing the steering, bleeding the hydraulic ram, installing the line lock, and tightening the wheels. Meanwhile, Tyler has already left and was out on his overland trip to Moab UT. Tyler and the Assistant had some fun and interesting stops along with way and he got to play with the new solar panel and electrical setup. WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews over the past few...

392: Off-Road vs Overlanding

April 24, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

What draws the line between the difference of Off-Roading versus Overlanding? The line is quite thin and to some, they probably mean the same thing. Today we discuss this topic with Benji from Budge Overland Podcast. He also runs the Budget Overland Facebook group with over 30,000 members. Make sure to check them out and listen. Budge Overland Website: https://www.budgetoverlandportal.com/ Budget Overland IG: https://www.instagram.com/budget_overland_official/ WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WIN...

391: Tyler’s Birthday Weekend

April 20, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

Tyler got the opportunity to go snow wheeling on his birthday weekend, and he got to do it in the Stellar Built Tacoma on Tracks. We discuss what it's like to go snow wheeling on tracks. Do you have to even worry about how deep the snow is? Could it be the overall answer to snow wheeling? Are the times you still want to have wheels? WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews over the past few years. We have finally achieved our goal of 500 Reviews on iTun...

390: TrailerLanding Logistics

April 17, 2023 12:20 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

The question is, Is planning for a multi-night overland trip different than base camping with the trailer? This is the first time Tyler is taking the Bronco and the Traile on a multi-night trip where he is changing his location every night. Typically he pulls the trailer to a camp spot and leaves it there as a base camping location. Hopefully, those batteries stay charged :) WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews over the past few years. We have final...

389: DC to DC Converter, Trailer Talk

April 13, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Tyler discusses everything that went into making the electrical work on the camping trailer. He goes in deep about how the electrical is connected, something about a DC converter, and some fancy panels on the roof. Meanwhile, Jimmy is still trying to put Bobcat together before the departure time for Moab. WE HAVE A WINNER FOR THE WINCH! Thank you to everyone who has submitted reviews over the past few years. We have finally achieved our goal of 500 Reviews on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! We now ca...

388: SummerShine Supply (Gift Box APR2023)

April 10, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

All of us drive dirty vehicles, you know it's true. In this month's gift box, we filled it with SummerShine Supply products to help you to get clean. We have now supplied you with everything you need to clean the inside and outside of your vehicles, and even some protectants to help you keep them clean. Massive thanks to Steve for taking the time out of his busy schedule to join us on the podcast and discuss his new adventure. Summershine Instagram Summershine YouTube SummerShine Supply D...

387: Blue Ribbon Coalition Stand On Sand Mountain

April 06, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 84 MB

The Blue Ribbon Coalition is a non-profit organization that works tirelessly to protect and preserve access to outdoor recreation on public lands throughout the United States. This is exactly why we asked Ben the Executive Director of BRC to join us on the podcast to discuss in depth what is happening out at Sand Hollow and the Sand Mountain general area. Check out Blue Ribbon Coalition: https://www.sharetrails.org/ Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Public Comment Stop the Sale of Sand Mountain! ...

386: ARC Badger Portable Stick Welder

April 03, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

The ARC Badger is a portable stick welder. Trail welders are becoming even more common these days, and Lone Pine Industries has a cool new system hitting the market. LPI has finally figured out how to make a small portable powerful stick welder for the trail by utilizing Lithium-ion batteries technology. Tyler and Jimmy like stick welders because it truly gives you an advantage for welding. Being able to carry various types of rods lets you be able to solve almost any problem you come across....

385: Is A Smaller Front Axle Bad?

March 30, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Tyler has finally cut the WMS for his Front axle, and it is going to be slightly smaller than the rear one. Is this a bad thing, is it wrong to run two different size axles? Meanwhile, Jimmy was working on Bobcat's rear suspension and rotating the steering box. There is still lots to do before Cruise Moab. Will he be ready before it's time to leave? WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the...

384: Roof Top Tent vs Ground Tent

March 27, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

When is a good time to use a Roof Top Tent (RTT)? Should you rock crawl with one, are they suitable for multiple-day base camping trips or only good for long overland trips? Tyler and Jimmy discuss the ins and out of what tents they prefer and why they are on two different sides of the tent camping campfire. They both do like to hammock camping. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the dra...

383: Save Sand Hollow and Sand Mountain

March 23, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 104 MB

BLM is coming for Sand Hollow and neighboring areas. Now is the time to act even if you have never been to that area of the US this is an opportunity for you to help save some epic off-road trails. Make sure to check out utahpla.com for more information. We also discuss Kermit's axles, Bobcat's steering and rear suspension, transfer cases and Jimmy even has a Rant. Email and voice your opinion: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Additi...

382: You Will Get Stuck! Can You Get Yourself Out?

March 20, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

Jimmy lives by the rule of the buddy system, but Tyler doesn't. Tyler is one of those people that likes to go solo snow wheeling (snolo wheeling). This isn't the safest idea, but when you have the experience, the correct gear, and the off-road experience it isn't as dangerous as one thinks. You will get stuck, do you think you can get yourself out? Recovery/Packing Episodes and Blogs: 354: PREPPING FOR A SNOW RECOVERY 338: VEHICLE RECOVERY WITH FACTOR 55 EPISODE 64: 10 RECOVERY EQUIPME...

381: Bronco Talk #BBV

March 16, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Lots of actions happened this last week. There was RTF Black Tie and Boot, our good friend CJ's Wedding, some SnailArmor talk, and Tyler and the Secretary got their new Bronco. Tyler talks about how he will be taking the Bronco to Cruise Moab, but before he does he has some much-needed upgrades That may or may not include portals. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the drawing from thos...

380: Devos Outdoor Camp Lighting Ecosystem

March 13, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Devos Outdoor is pushing the limits of the camp lighting market. Their LightRanger LED Lantern changes the way we will camp in the future. We speak to CEO Spensor and Product Designer Rich about the Devos outdoor company. Discussing topics such as who they are, how did they start, and how did they make such a killer camping lantern. The LightRanger boasts some amazing stats, but what I really like is how tall the collapsible stand gets, and how it's above you and out of your eyes. Elevated l...

379: Jimmy Bows Down To Tyler

March 09, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

The Votes are in and Jimmy is now bowing down to Tyler and his skills of X-mas gift-giving. There was a small poll on the Facebook SnailSquad group and Tyler is running away with the votes. Besides the gifts, we have a lot of updates, some axle updates, and SnailArmor updates. Tyler's gift is above, and Jimmy's gift is below. Interested in being a tester on the new SnailArmor Panels? WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once...

378: From Jeep to Toyota KOH Finisher 4811

March 06, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

2nd Time is the charm? Driver Trent Roberts and co-driver Jason Berry attempted 2023 King of the Hammers for their second time and finished. We get to hear their story from where we left off last year after Trent wrecked the rear axle of the racecar. They talked about everything from fixing the racecar, to the limited prerunning they were able to do, to in-cab talks during the race, and how excited they were to finish that they forgot someone's name. Make sure to hear Trent Roberts's full st...

377: M.E.T. Parking Lot

March 02, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

Tyler joins the Gold Hills Posse up on Mormon Emigrant Trail (M.E.T.) to help teach people about the legal boundaries and turn around minivans that are simply following google. Jimmy Heads up north to McCloud with the family and almost gets snowed in. In addition at the end, we have some fun updates. Have an idea about what to do with the old Tacoma Panels please reach out to Jimmy at [email protected]. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iT...

376: Hull Mountain

February 27, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Jimmy went snow wheeling up Hull Mountain. Even though there was little snow, he still got denied by one drift that went directly to a steep side of the mountain. Hull Mountain is located in the Mendocino National Forest. This was the first time that we have ever been into that area and even though the off-roading wasn't difficult there were a lot of trails you could explore. Exploring the Mendocino Grand Circut would be a blast, maybe we will have to do this one day. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A ...

375: OG Axle Talk Podcast with Greg Bakken

February 23, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Catching up with our old friend Greg from the High Sierra 4x4 podcast, the self-proclaimed OG Axle Talk Podcast. Greg hasn't been on the mic for a few years, but he has had a lot of changes happening in his lift. He sold the HS4x4 Jeep, got a minivan, now has two kids, and then missed out on 4x4ing so he bought an LJ. Now we get to discuss how he is going to build this Jeep to meet his current family needs. Want to get ahold of Greg Bakkan from High Sierra 4x4 Podcast, you can find him on In...

374: Tyler’s Ultra4 KOH Update

February 20, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Tyler went down to the Ultra4 King of the Hammers event here in 2023. He discusses his trip of a week down on the dusty lake bed. There was lots of racing, radio tech, and even the listener's run. It was a great week, and he even bought a Starlink. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the drawing from those 500 reviews! At 300, 350, 400, and 450 reviews, we will do giveaways for some fun s...

373: Rubicon and Jimmy’s Life Update

February 16, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

The Rubicon is open, but the question now is how do we prevent the closure from ever happening again? There was a meeting that Tyler attended where there were some very important people that are discussing options from legally binding rules to actually making a small government agency. From there we go straight into some dirty talk from Jimmy. If you have suggestions or any insights feel free to reach out to us or to RTF. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a...

372: Ultra4 Nissan Racecar 4500

February 13, 2023 12:20 - 2 hours - 115 MB

There are many vehicles you would think to Ultra4 race at King of the Hammers, and a Nissan probably isn't at the top of that list. However, Brady and Nestor for some reason took on the challenge of bringing a Nissan Xterra that is highly modified out to Ultra4 and putting it in the 4500 class and race. Tyler got to interview them about their exciting story of being a part of the king of the hammers rookie class, discussed their build plans, travels to the lake bed, and of course overall race...

371: Toyota Buggy Build with Hustlenutz

February 09, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

From a 1985 Toyota pickup to a custom-made Toyota Buggy, Jason Husmann can build it all. We discuss his past and reminisce on the good old days. Jason and Jimmy have known each other since high school (20+ Years) and have grown wrenching, fabricating, and offroading. We discuss the past builds, basic offroading that we did years ago, and what current changes are happening to the Surenity buggy. You can find Jason on Instagram at hustlenutz if you have any additional questions about life or h...

370: Tyler and Jimmy Like To Grind Hard

February 06, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Lawless Corey joins us to discuss his new role and all the fun new tools he has to offer. Today we are discussing the finer points of Grinding. How to determine the proper grinding wheels, cut disks, or flapper wheels. There are many attributes to consider when buying the proper consumable for your grinder. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the drawing from those 500 reviews! At 300, 35...

369: Snow Wheeling On Tracks

February 02, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

When it comes to snow wheeling, are bigger tires always the answer? Wrong, Tracks are the way to go. Tyler was able to go out snow wheeling with Stellar Built and their Tacoma on Tracks. Tyler is only a little Gelous. The boys also cover many other topics in this episode from Oceano Dunes to electronic parking brakes. California Four Wheel Drive Association (CAL4WHEEL)February 13, 20238120 36th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824 WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a r...

368: Headed To KOH? Bring this!

January 30, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Heading down to King of the Hammers? Don't forget to pack these items. Jimmy and Tyler have been going down to KOH since 2018. Though it is not an exceptionally long time they have learned a few things on their trips. They are hoping to pass along some of their wisdom to you. Chapstick/sunscreen Googles Baby wipes Sun protection for your head (not a hat) Downloaded GPS map Welder Easy way to get around the lake bed Day cooler Headlamp/flashlight Firewood Ham radio / GMRS radio Tie...

367: Snow Welding

January 26, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

4x4 Toyota Tyler went out on Fordyce to fix a broken Jeep. It had a busted axle housing from a recent snow-wheeling adventure. Tyler and some of the Grassvalley 4-wheelers did some amazing jimmy-rigging to align the axle so that Tyler could weld it up and get the jeep off the trail safely. Meanwhile, Jimmy was playing with radios and building sledding hills for the kids. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 r...

366: KOH To-Do List

January 23, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

First time going to KOH? Tyler and Jimmy have made a list of 15 items that everyone should do while they are down at King of the Hammers. This list doesn't have a specific order just a list of fun activities to adventures that we enjoy during the King of the Hammers visits. It might not be possible to actually complete all of these items in just one trip, but if you like challenges then let me know if it's possible. Race day morning 4400 Find a fun spot to watch a difficult obstacle Walk ...

King Of The Hammers Shit Show (Bonus)

January 20, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 105 MB

It's finally being released, the crazy drunk fest from King of the Hammers last year. This recording was done when we had not one, not two, not three, but four podcasts in the same spot. We had Trail Chasers, Cruisn 2 Camp, Wheeling Wine and Whiskey, and us all in one Motor Home. This recording got off the rails quickly but it is absolutely hilarious. Take it at what it is, a bunch of guys getting together after drinking a ton and then trying to record a podcast. Tyler and Jimmy would like to...

365: Deep Snow at Winter Fun Fest 2023

January 19, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Exploring the endless deep snow up at Winter Fun Fest 2023. Winter Fun Fest happened every year and it has vendors, a bar, dancing outstanding food, a massive raffle, and we get to go play in the snow. First and foremost the event is a fundraiser for . Tyler and Jimmy went on two snow runs over the course of the event. While they were out playing in the snow they found a Bronco in need of some help. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple ...

364: Rubicon Trail Is Closed

January 16, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

The iconic Rubicon Trail is colosed. After what has been deemed an illegal closer done by El Dorado County Parks and Rec. The Board of Supervisors has retroactively approved the closer due to their granted power because of the county's State of Emergency. Now making the Rubicon Trail is closed for the next 60 to 120 days. If you want to help prevent this from happening here are the names, emails, and phone numbers of El Dorado County's Board of Supervisors John [email protected]...

363: Snow Wheeling with Stellar Built

January 12, 2023 16:34 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

Tyler goes snow wheeling and plays with different pressures for his 40 in Yokohama Geolander MT Tires. He finds a great PSI to run and it's much loser than you would guess. Meanwhile, Jimmy stays at home and is fixing Bobcat getting it ready for the Winter Fun Fest Event, and is destroying a master bathroom. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the drawing from those 500 reviews! At 300, 3...

362: Winter Maintenance Checklist

January 09, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Winter maintenance checklist for your off-road vehicle to help you prevent breakage. Lots of little tips and tricks in today's episode as we talk about tasks that should be performed before the winter snow wheeling season. Everything from axle maintenance to packing snacks in a dedicated winter bag. Many Moons ago we did a similar episode and if you enjoyed this one make sure to check out EP 144: ARE YOU READY FOR SNOW WHEELING? 4WD IN THE SNOW! 303 Products Aerospace Protectant (296 ml) -...

361: License Plate Distress

January 05, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Rubicon is closed, Ken Block passed away, and there is a cyclone off the coast of California, and that is only the first few days of the new year. This year is starting off rough but hopefully, this podcast will help bring some cheer into the new year. As this is the first time we sat down in a few weeks and we are getting back to the normal schedule for a Thursday's WTHHWBUT. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach...

360: A Year In Review (Top 10)

January 02, 2023 12:20 - 2 hours - 113 MB

A 360 Spin through the year 2022 as we push forward into 2023. We are sharing some of the highlights from our Top Ten episodes from 2022. These episodes were not specifically the most downloaded but some episodes, but they really meant something to Tyler and Jimmy. The episodes are placed in release date order. 266: CONSIDER THESE THINGS WHEN SEEKING KOH OR 4×4 SPONSORSHIPS! 271: KOH RESCUE RUNNER & TOUR GUIDE JIMMY 286: BUN TRAIL WELDER! \ 288: THE UNIMOG PODCAST W/ KARNAGE WELDER! \ 290:...

359: Multi-Person Snow Recovery

December 26, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

We are discussing the multi-person snow recovery that happened up at Wentworth Springs. There were eight vehicles stuck for three days after a massive snowstorm passed through California. Tyler was one of the people who was organizing the massive recovery process to help save the grateful eight. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the drawing from those 500 reviews! At 300, 350, 400, and...

358: How To Find And Use Repeaters

December 19, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 110 MB

What truly makes Ham Radio a superior system are the Repeaters. How do you connect to a repeater so that it can relay our message to the world? One good way is to get the Repeterbook.com app and it will tell you about all the repeaters around you. However, you still need to know 4 major facts so you can import them into your radio. This is what we are discussing today. Baofeng BF-F8HP (UV-5R 3rd Gen) - Check Today's Prices 15.6-Inch Antenna VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) - Check Today's Prices Rainp...

357: A Snowy Trip To Uncle Tom’s Cabin

December 15, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 95.2 MB

Uncle Tom's Cabin is a fantastic place to stop while you're on your way to the Rubicon Trail. This iconic destination has had many famous visitors through the years, but this adventure was for a Jeepherders 4x4 Club's Toy Drive. Tyler went up in the early morning to donate some toys for kids in need. When the event started to get busy they decided to continue out towards the rubicon and play in the snow while the storm came in. Meanwhile, Jimmy went in the opposite direction. He went down to ...

356: Tire Talk with Yokohama Tires

December 12, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 106 MB

What goes into making a quality off-roading tire? We sit down with Yokohama Tires to discuss everything from the inner bead to the outer tread patterns. Yokohama started making tires in Japan in 1917. Now over 100 years later they are known around the world as a superior tire company. They make all types of tires from the ones on my mother's minivan to some of the most extreme off-road tires on the market. Check out Yokohama Tires and chase your adventure. If you are interested in learning ...

355: Lady Owned Toyota Toy Drive

December 08, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 98.8 MB

The Lady Owned Toyota's Toy Drive was rainy wet and cold this year. But, that didn't Jimmy and many others from coming out and having a good time. Lots of presents were given, and there were many raffle prizes including MORRFlate and SnailArmor. Meanwhile, Tyler was off spending time with the Secretary for her birthday. They headed up towards the Arnald area and went wine tasting, and played lots of card games. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on i...

354: Prepping For A Snow Recovery

December 05, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Having great recovery gear is not everything when you are doing a snow recovery. It's also just as important to have a great plan, good camping gear/cloths and to prepare you and your vehicle for the adventure ahead. Tyler is one of the admin for the NorCal 4x4 Rescue™ Facebook page where they offer help to anyone that needs it and has gone out on countless recoveries. Jimmy and Tyler discuss the process that Tyler goes though to prepair for a snow vehicle recovery. GLACIER GIRL: THE 5-MONTH...

353: Dum, Dum, Dum… Another Clutch Bites The Dust

December 01, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 121 MB

This week Jimmy is trying to figure out what power tool system to go with and he is mainly looking at Milwaukee vs Makita. Meanwhile, Tyler destroyed a clutch in only a matter of a few months and we discuss what he found about having a ceramic clutch in a street rig. News Flash its wasn't good. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! Once we reach 500 reviews, we will do the drawing from those 500 reviews! At 300, 350, 400, and 4...

352: Off Road Holiday Gift Guide (2022)

November 28, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

What would you like for Christmas? This is always one of the hardest questions to answer. Hopefully, we can help you out a little with some of our gift ideas for the 2022 calendar year. Tyler and I chose four categories, Under $25, Under $50, Under $100, and Unlimited also we tossed in a few bonus items. Under $25 A gift card to an auto parts store SnailTrail4x4 Magnetic Drink Holder ShadyRays Sunglasses Consumables - Check out our friends at Empire Abrasives (Snailtrail4x4 for 10% off) ...

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