Episodes
Oct. 28, 2024
550: Dream Trips With The Wives
The Secretary came up with a fun topic discussing our dream trips for the upcoming years. The Assistant and Jimmy were almost on the same page. At the same time, the Secretary and Tyler had completely different ideas. It is always a fun time to have the wives on the podcast sitting around talking about fun times… with some wine Have a business question? Want to learn more about business? Leave us a question on this Form and we will get to it on a future podcast. Click here to leave your questio...
Oct. 25, 2024
SnailMail: Business Chat with Jimmy and Tyler
This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Austin from WA (PNW.Crawler) tells us a lot about power steering Caller 2: Toyota Donny calls in with his conspiracy about land-grabbing Caller 3: Nick Gladerator on 21’s talks bout Ultimate Dana 60s have factory sensors Caller 4: Zac from OK tells us about a cool 2nd Gen 4Runner he saw at Coffee and Cars Caller 5: Tom from Clinking Beards Strong tells us about a PSA about working on his wife’s Tacoma Have a business question? Want to learn more about business?...
Oct. 24, 2024
549: Locke and Hinterhaus
The boys discuss some PSA style helicopter insurance info, some fun new technology with portable fridges, and then what they have been up to over the weekend! Jimmy got to learn all about leech lines and leech fields with sceptic tanks, and Tyler took the family up to the mountains and got to catch up with our friends at Locke and Hinterhaus. Amazon EcoFlow Portable Fridge with ice Maker: https://a.co/d/3xPVTf7 IronMan 4×4 Dual Zone Fridge: https://www.ironman4x4.com.au/products/65l-metal-campi...
Oct. 21, 2024
548: Flops On Barrett Lake Trail
Tyler tells us all about the first time he was able to leave overnight unsupervised. He and some friends went and wheeled the Barrett Lake Trail. The Trip was full of firsts, some first-timers, and the first time Tyler saw anyone flop on the trail. Meanwhile, Jimmy was dealing with his Septic System. Rubicon Soup Recipe: Click Here Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away s...
Oct. 17, 2024
547: Trail Advocacy Fundraisers & GiftBox
Tyler and Jimmy discuss the new Trail Advocacy Fundraisers program put on by Morrflate. These go hand in hand with the newest (Nov 2024) Gift Box. They included a custom, one-of-a-kind, Rubicon Trail slate round, and an MF trash bag. Both these items are a part of the Trail Advocacy Fundraiser. In addition, they made a donation to BlueRibbion Coilation on all the member’s behalf. MORRFLATE Trail Advocacy Fundraisers: Click Here REI Links Grantee Community Co-Op Information Want to win some Ti...
Oct. 14, 2024
546: Cantilever Suspension Talk With 4Wheel Underground
Brian from 4Wheel Underground joins Tyler and Jimmy this week to discuss his new Cantilever Suspension. There are lots of crazy math that goes into the design of a Cantilever Suspension and Brian talks about how he overcame the hurdles. He also talks about how he integrated the swaybar into the Cantilever Suspension design. Check out 4Wheel Underground’s Cantilever Rear Suspension Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews givea...
Oct. 11, 2024
SnailMail: Everyone Loves The Jeep Dana 44
This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Baily with Better Half Off-Road talks about more radio (boring) stuff Caller 2 & 3: Baily with Better Half Off-Road tells us about his first trip to KOH Caller 4: Brian from the Bay laughs at us saying that the Jeep is the best off-the-shelf rig Caller 5: Marty the mystery 44 guy tells lots of info about Dana 44s Caller 6: Marty the mystery 44 guy answers some questions about his tremec transmission CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you ...
Oct. 10, 2024
545: Samantha Is Going Wideeeeeee!
Well, someone had a full weekend! From family things, to poop things, to Clifford things, to changing up Samantha’s plans, to working more on some welding projects, Jimmy did it all! Meanwhile, Tyler went to a radio contest in the mountains near the Nevada border. Many radio waves were formed and shot across the globe, including one to Slovenia. Check in on all the action! Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winn...
Oct. 7, 2024
544: Rebelle Rally with #147 Dead Reckoning
Rebelle Rally team Dead Reckoning is made of Lani Trejo and Lisa DeLuca. These two ladies are participating in the longest rally in the United States. They discussed some of their strategies and different aspects of the event with Jimmy and Tyler. The Rebelle Rally is a women’s off-road navigation rally where they are not tested strictly by how fast they can go, but by how accurately they can navigate to specific points. Follow Dead Reckoning: Rebelle Rally Website, Instagram Want to win some T...
Oct. 4, 2024
SnailArmor: Jeep The Easy Button Of Off-roading
This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Brian from Flordia informs us about different cutting lubes Caller 2: Kevin Pool tells us about Tap Magic Caller 3: Donald likes our Rubicon History Episodes Caller 4 & 5: Tom from ClinkingBeardsStrong follows up with some Dana44 information Caller 6: Beer Craig has an idea of using a boom lift for offroading Caller 7: Toyota Don agreed with us for once! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever yo...
Oct. 3, 2024
543: Septic and USFS Woes
For having to cancel plans and have emergencies come up, the weekend had a lot going on! Jimmy found his septic tank! Unfortunately, he had to find his septic tank. He also got to play with a bunch of tiny trees. Meanwhile, Tyler had far too many medical emergencies for 1 weekend. Also, what is your take on the USFS notice eliminating all seasonal and part-time positions that are nonfire-related for FY 2025? What is that going to mean for our national forests next year???? Want to win some Tire...
Sept. 30, 2024
542: Justin From Factor 55 Myth Busts Common Recovery Strategies
Justin from Factor 55 and Warn Industries joins Tyler and Jimmy on the podcast to discuss new products coming out from Factor 55 and debunk some common recovery myths. Justin tells us about their new Hammer Strap designed specifically for recovering in the rocks, and the Happer Loop which is made for speedy recoveries using the F55 ultra hook. They all conclude the episode with some fun myth-busting discussions that might change your thoughts on recoveries. Factor 55: Instagram, Facebook, Websi...
Sept. 27, 2024
SnailMail: Axle, Driveshafts, and Kiddos
This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Mr. No Name tells us about Dana44 axles and some upgrades Caller 2: Nick from Montana responds that he doesn’t matter so his wife can do what she wants Caller 3: John from Maryland calls in to tell us how he solved the problem of working with a little one Caller 4: Zac from Oklahoma tells us that if you drive a 2wd it makes you a better driver Caller 5: Mr. Pool Noodle complains about his 22re Caller 6: Mr. Pool Noodle talks about the lower center of gravity C...
Sept. 26, 2024
541: Jimmy Finally Completed Hell Hole
The Hell Hole Trail isn’t extremely difficult but there is one section that is really hard. Jimmy claims it is as difficult as the hardest part on little sluice on the Rubicon Trail. He wheeled down to this section five years ago but had to turn around due to time and the buddy he was with wasn’t going to make it any further. Now he has finally returned to conquer the trail and explore the beautiful creek at the end. Jimmy also had a fun rant. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are...
Sept. 23, 2024
540: Whats Better An Older Rig Or A New Vehicle For Offroading
What are the advantages of getting a new vehicle versus getting an older rig when you are going to make an off-road monster? When and what makes it worth it to get a newer capable rig over getting an older one that might need some more custom work? Are the cookie-cutter builds good enough? Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 until we get to the main...
Sept. 20, 2024
SnailMail: Ham Radio Repeaters to Communicating with your wife
This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Reid our favorite stripper called in to tell use about his Paypal name Brian Caller 2: Montana Nick called in all the way from Greece to talk about the Bronco Sport Caller 3 and 4: Lance not the company called to give feedback on how to deal with your significant other when you want to work in the shop and they have other plans Caller 5: Kevin “Noodle” Pool tells us how he communicates with his wife so he can work in the shop Caller 6: Baily asked about Ham Radi...
Sept. 19, 2024
539: Is There Any Wheeling In Sight For the Snail Boys??
Both Tyler and Jimmy had family stuff going on the past weekend. Jimmy had a bounce house water slide that wore out all the kids, and Tyler got moving on baby proofing the house since Reid is now mobile. Plus updates on the gift boxes and give aways currently going on, and some listener license plates! Fun stuff! Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 ...
Sept. 16, 2024
538: Breif History of RTF and Cantina For The Con
Tyler gives a brief history lesson on how the Cantina for the Con started. The Cantina pretty much forced the start of the Rubicon Trail Foundation and brought about lots of great work for the trail. Because of the huge success the event has had it actually got too large for the Spillway where it used to be hosted. A few years later after a short Cantina break, they found a new spot for the event on the private land of Robbs Resort. Robbs Resort: Website, Instagram, Facebook Rubicon Trail Found...
Sept. 13, 2024
SnailMail: Tap Extractors, We All Need One
This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Zac from Oklahoma called to tell us his Alt went out and how it took additional days Caller 2: Zac from Oklahoma asked for donation help for a Monthly Bike challenge he is doing Support Zac Here: Great Cycle Challange USA Caller 3: Kevin Pool tells Tyler and Jimmy about a special tool called a Tap Extractor Caller 4: Brian from South Flordia tells the boys about a special tool called a Tap Extractor and lube Caller 5: Pike the Peek reminded Jimmy about Gabby Do...
Sept. 12, 2024
537: Cantina For The Con!
Some fun stuff going on last weekend! Jimmy got to designate weekly time to work on Samantha!! Samantha build is off and running now!! Tyler went to Cantina For The Con and got to be the emcee for the day. And the pumpkin spice coffee talk has also begun! Tune in now! Check out Lance Not The Company’s New Blog: Almost Offroad Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag pa...
Sept. 9, 2024
536: Are Dana 44 Axles Good?
More axle talk and this time were focusing on Dana 44. Is the Dana 44 an overlooked Axle? Is it too weak? can it handle 40s? How does it compare to the Toyota mini truck axle? These are all questions Tyler and Jimmy answer on this weeks campfire discussion. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 until we get to the main giveaway. All reviews need to be...
Sept. 6, 2024
SnailMail: Leveraging Your Time For Value
This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Tom Clinking Beards Strong calls back to clarify his previous message Caller 2: Brian from the Bay leveraging your time for value Caller 3: Brian from the Bay responded about how to check the battery voltage Caller 4: Nick Gladiator on 28s dedicated one hour a day to work on the truck Caller 5: Ken from Wyoming talks about keeping trails open for handicapped people CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say w...
Sept. 5, 2024
535: The Boys Need Some Dude Counseling
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Did you get to go out and enjoy the “end of summer” holiday? Tyler ended up with a cold got to do some family stuff. While Jimmy ended up remodeling a bathroom with his long weekend. Which begs the question… When do dads get to have time to do guy stuff? Join in as they hash it out in today’s episode! Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag pa...
Sept. 2, 2024
534: Rudys Adventer and Design OnX Off-Road Build Challange
Today Rudy from Rudys Adventure and Design joins the podcast to discuss his creation for the OnX Off-Road Build Challenge. This year it seems that most challengers are thinking outside the box on their challenge build and Rudy is following suit. Rudy is building a one-of-a-kind custom build that we have never seen before. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs ...