Episodes

Aug. 30, 2024

SnailMail: Always Make A Contract

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Mark tells us about a horrible experience he had with a shop/buddy building his vehicle Caller 2: Rover Donald asks Tyler where the SnailMail Podcast was while Jimmy was in Ireland Caller 3: Zach from Oklahoma tells us more details about his camper shell Caller 4: Montana Moose is convinced that you should buy axles over making them. Caller 5: Ben from Dover tells everyone to buy Ford axles Caller 6: Tom Clinking Beards Strong talks about budget build axles CA...
Aug. 29, 2024

533: Bronco Sport Rodeo Unveiled!

While Tyler is recovering from a head cold, Jimmy gets to spill all the beans about the new Bronco Sport! Aka the Subaru killer! Looking to get into a vehicle with great on road manners, and can do some mild offroading that does a fantastic job at getting you “into the wild”??? The new Bronco Sport may just be for you then! Check it out in this feature packed episode of Jimmy’s trip to Tennessee to check out Ford’s new unveiling! Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a se...
Aug. 26, 2024

532: Vegas To Reno Finishers With Wicks Family Racing

Racer Justin Wicks finishes the Vegas to Reno race for the first time. Tyler was able to catch up with him and discuss the last two years since we had him on the podcast. They covered a few KOH races and the most recent Vegas to Reno. Justin told them about the trials since the vehicle had an engine fire, and what changes were made to the racecar. Last Time Justin Wicks was on the Podcast: 264: Kris & Justin Wicks 4400 Ultra4 Team Justin Wicks: Instagram Justin (Ah-Z): Instagram Moruzzi Race Mo...
Aug. 23, 2024

SnailMail: No More AC, Zero Breeze All The Way

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Wreck it Rob asks everyone to go vote for his Rig in the High Desert Top Truck Challange, and Rockwell rear steer Caller 2: Lance, not the company called to ask where is the missing Snail Mail Episode Caller 3: Solve Function Lee called in to tell Tyler to use a Zero Breeze and not use AC Caller 4: Back Door Clint says thanks to Tyler for helping him source parts while he was on the Rubicon and to talk about the importance of Blue Ribbon Coalition. Caller 5: Zac...
Aug. 21, 2024

531: Jimmy Was Left Unsupervised

The snail boys get together and re-hash their weekends! Tyler got to hang out with family, work on his dad’s truck, and do a little more temperature testing on Kermit. While Jimmy got a free day to do Jimmy things! Which ended in violating a shopping cart. Check it out now! 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 r...
Aug. 19, 2024

530: BleepinJeep Jaguar OnX Build Challange

Matt from BleepinJeep joins Jimmy and Tyler to talk about his start on YouTube and the wild OnX Off-Road Build challenge. After winning last year’s build challenge with Colt, Matt decided to try and do something completely different. This year there is a car on top of a truck frame with some axles from a Toyota. OnX Off-Road Build Challange: Vote for Matt 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 bef...
Aug. 16, 2024

SnailMail: Swap Out The Fan Clutch Oil

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Solve Function Lee gives Tyler some good advice on his overheating issues Caller 2: Pike the Peak Andrew tells us that vlogs are great for people who can’t visit those spots Caller 3: Zack from Oklahoma has a different perspective on preserving areas and nature Caller 4, 5, and 6: Ford Man Matt called in to give us more information about the trail systems outside of Fresno. He is a wealth of knowledge in that general area. We’re super glad he called in. CALL US ...
Aug. 15, 2024

529: Camping with a 5 Month Old at Sierra Trek

Tyler took Reid and the secretary out “camping” in the Lance for Sierra Trek! Hear all about the trip, how Trek went, and even some chat about the Olympics! Meanwhile, Jimmy stayed home to work on Samantha and ended up with a whole list of Honey-Do’s instead. Fun times! 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 revie...
Aug. 12, 2024

528: Off-Road 4×4 Budget Build

A listener asked Tyler and Jimmy how he should build his Off-Road 4×4 Rig. He is just out of High School and needs to be budget friend but he understands that it’s an expensive hobby. Should he keep it simple and stock and wheel it or rip it completely apart and do the typical full widths and 40s? What would you do? Have additional suggestions for him: Instagram Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, l...
Aug. 9, 2024

SnailMail: Lexan Camper Shell

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Jordan in Las Vegas asks about Tyler’s Trailer Caller 2: Toyota Don calls in to talk about vehicles in Moab Caller 3: Kevin Pool wanted Jimmy to hide some Pucks in Ireland Caller 4 and 5: Zack From Oklahoma tells us about the Camper Shell he is building CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate you...
Aug. 8, 2024

527: Jimmy is Back!! And Tyler almost died… again.

Jimmy is back from Ireland and gives quick highlights of the trip. There will be another bonus episode coming out soon. Meanwhile, Tyler invaded Jeepers Jamboree with the 4Runner, and set up some radio stuff! And got poisoned in the process. 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 left on Apple P...
Aug. 5, 2024

526: Blue Ribbon Coalition & Chevron Deference

While Jimmy is off having a grand ol time in Ireland, Tyler sits down and talks with Ben from Blue Ribbon Coalition! Such a huge range of topics gets covered, from updates in the Gemini Bridges/Labrynth Rim area, to the wins in Idaho, Lake Powell, the resilience of nature, 30 by 30, talking about the photography on public lands dispute, and a huge new undertaking with Chevron Deference being overturned! Check it out on this part 2 of a lengthy, information rich 2 part series! Want to win some T...
Aug. 1, 2024

525: Blue Ribbon To The Moon!

While Jimmy is off having a grand ol time in Ireland, Tyler sits down and talks with Ben from Blue Ribbon Coalition! Such a huge range of topics gets covered, from updates in the Gemini Bridges/Labrynth Rim area, to the wins in Idaho, Lake Powell, the resilience of nature, 30 by 30, talking about the photography on public lands dispute, and a huge new undertaking with Chevron Deference being overturned! Check it out on this part 1 of a lengthy, information rich 2 part series! Want to win some T...
July 29, 2024

524: Shaver Lakes High Points

Tyler and Jimmy discuss the Shaver Lakes area. Shaver Lakes is located outside of Fresno up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There are many trails in this area including Brewer Lake, Red Lake, Mirror Lake, and even the Dusy Eursium Trail. Tyler has a lot of experience in this area as that is where he grew up, but Jimmy has only ever run Swap Lake Trail. 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...
July 26, 2024

SnailMail: Rubicon Dog

This Weeks Callers Text Message 1: Nick from Montana messaged us to share stupid tourists Caller 2: Kevin Pool called in to talk to us about our hidden pucks Caller 3: Nick Gladiator on 29 calls in about good online Caller 4: Ken from Wyoming tells us about no surprises Caller 5: Mat from South Flordia had an idea about a flat rate fee for taking photos on public lands Caller 6 and 7: Nick from Montana has a lot of feedback on a few past episodes Keeping your puppy safe while wheeling: Ch...
July 25, 2024

523: Rollercoasters and Whalebones

Jimmy went on an all out run around to 3 different amusement parks in SoCal and taught the mini assistant about rollercoasters. How many times did they go upsidedown in a day??? Meanwhile, Tyler took the family out to the Rubicon Trail on a hot day, with a hot 4runner. Overheating discussions continue! Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Send us old license plates: SnailTrail4x4 / MORRFla...
July 22, 2024

522: AMC Speed Pacer Colt Builds It OnX Off-Road Build Challange 2.0

Tyler and Jimmy talk to Colt from Colt Builts it YouTube channel. He discusses his past from growing up in an off-road family with his dad building Scouts to starting a family young. Growing up he tossed a few videos on YouTube before there were even monetization opportunities and they did quite well. His name grew when he was a part of BleepinJeep but he wanted to build more than Jeeps. Like this build for the OnX Off-road Build Challenge where he builds an AMC Pacer into a RockCrawlers go fast...
July 19, 2024

SnailMail: No More Photos In National Parks

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Wreck it Rob called to tell Tyler about adding a Green Tint to his Clear Coat Caller 2: Beer Craig gives us his trail review of Oklahoma Caller 3: Beer Craid tells us how you have to have an interesting life in fly-over states Caller 4: Tom Rosa called to tell Jason and Chris that the DF fab episode was excellent Caller 5: Oklahoma Zach tells us about his trip to a bunch of National Parks and his next project Caller 6: Tom Rosa gives us his opinion on some peop...
July 18, 2024

521: Camping with Jimmy!

Jimmy goes camping! But, over near the coast. While Tyler stayed home and worked on more overheating diagnostics. There’s a few big events and big trips coming up! Are you going to be at any of them??? Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Send us old license plates: SnailTrail4x4 / MORRFlate 1065 National Dr, Suite 5, Sacramento, CA 95834 Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama ar...
July 15, 2024

520: Moab High Points

Moab is one of those places every off-roader wishes to visit one day. Tyler and Jimmy talk about the town, the surrounding area, and the trail’s high and low points. There is so much happening in and around Moab that it is difficult to remember everything. If you have a high Point that you enjoy please let us know. Additional Episodes about Moab 293: MOAB HISTORY!! WITH DAN “THE LEGEND” MICK 335: BLUERIBBON COALITION FIGHTING TO SAVE MOAB 394: CRUISE MOAB 2023 (PART A) 394: CRUISE MOAB 2023 (P...
July 12, 2024

SnailMail: Ford Engine in a Samurai… 7.3L?

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Desert Jordan from Vegas talks about organizing for a trail Caller 2: Desert Jordan called in to tell us about the Puppy Car Seat Belt (Link Below) Caller 3: Mr. Pool called to tell us about how he makes two hole-saws work Caller 4: Desert Jordan reminds us about how Tyler was having heater problems in ep 115 Caller 5: Cordell called in to tell us about what he is doing with his Samari Caller 6: Rover Don called in to tell us that Rovers have a hard time on Hel...
July 11, 2024

519: NorCal Heat Wave!!

The heat is on! More overheating diagnostics on the 4runner, and some updates on the Samantha build! Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Send us old license plates: SnailTrail4x4 / MORRFlate 1065 National Dr, Suite 5, Sacramento, CA 95834 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 wi...
July 8, 2024

518: BlueRibbon Coalition Current Issues

Tyle received a newsletter from BlueRibbon Coalition discussing all their current issues. He talks to Jimmy about what is happening and how you can support. Jimmy has a call to action to send him any or all organizations in your area that are fighting the good fight. He will create a page on the ST4x4 Website highlighting all these organizations so you can find organizations near you to support, if you wish. BlueRibbon Coalition: sharetrails.org Please consider donating to our good friend Sue L...
July 5, 2024

SnailMail: Is Off-Roading Coming To An End?

This Weeks Callers Caller 1 and 2: Zack from OK calls in to tell us about Stardew Valley and Top Thrills 2 Callers 3: Kevin, JDwheeler, called in to remind us to keep flappers separate. Caller 4: Lance not the company brings us an interesting topic about EVs Caller 5 and 6: Kevin, JDwheeler called in to talk about Tyler’s heating issues Caller 7: Zack from OK tells us how many venomous snakes there are in OK and TX Caller 8: Rover Don phones in with a concern for Lee, Cruisin2Camp Caller ...