Episodes

This last weekend was filled with all sorts of adventures! Tyler took his less than 4 month old son, Reid, out to Fordyce with some great friends. Jimmy went to the Ultra4 race at Prairie City, and got a lot of work done on Samantha. And then the boys went white water rafting! Come listen to all the fun! Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Walter Surface Technology weekly winners Week 1 ...

There are many smaller trails in Northern California and Jimmy and Tyler talk about some of their favorites. They discuss the Gold Lakes area down to Niagra Rim with lots of trails in between. Most of these trails are in the Sierra Mountain range consisting of granite rock with high-elevation forest. Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Walter Surface Technology weekly winners Week 1 for ...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Nick, Gladiator on 28″, Called to correct us about some information from the slick rock podcast Caller 2 and 3: Zack from OKC called into talk about a previous episode and NARCAN Caller 4: Kevin Pool tells us about Camp Fire Permits and how its mainly California Caller 5: Dan from the PNW and the Avant podcast says he wants us on his show Caller 6: Ben from Dover says adding the Power Steering fluid to the Radiator will make the cooling worse for the 4Runner, an...

Tyler played around on a tower and almost died in the heat, and to sharp objects, and to wasps while on a 20ft ladder. Jimmy messed up his welding table. What to do do fix it??? Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Walter Surface Technology weekly winners Week 1 for the Rail-Mate – ciinthya_23 Week 2 for Variety Pack of Consumables -Beardylockss, Meak_Off_Road, Tylerlopez4223, King_Of_Th...

Nate talks to Jimmy and Tyler about this year’s OnX Off-Road Build Challenge. This year he is building a Jeep J10 pickup onto a Dodge Cummins rolling chassis. This is Nate’s second year in the challenge. Last year he made a highly custom Land Cruiser 80. They also talk about Nates new move to his house and the massive shop that he has. Go Vote for Nate: OnX Offroad Build Challenge Podcasts with Nate from Dirtlifestyle 170: DIRT LIFESTYLE NATE & MAX POWELL AT KOH!! 269: HARBOR FREIGHT WITH MAXX...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Tom up in Oregon talks about Tyler’s electrical issue Caller 2: Doug from PA and Nicaragua has a possible solution for Tyler’s overheating issue Caller 3: Lee from Cruisn2camp called in to ask us to go wheeling soon Caller 4: Nick from Montana to talk about the daily driver nonsense Caller 5: Lance not the company wanted to know about the vehicle requirements for Barrett Lake Caller 6: Zack not from OK talks about the Hybrid Ram Charge Caller 7: Dave from Rubi...

Tyler and Jimmy had a fantastic Father’s Day weekend. Tyler spent his time with the family while Jimmy finished up the welding table by breaking 3 drill bits. But he was able to finish the table and is very happy with the outcome. Then on Monday Jimmy helped his friend put a Dobinsons kit onto a 79 series Land Cruiser. Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Walter Surface Technology weekly w...

Tyler and Jimmy talk to Lawless Corey about one of his favorite companies Walter Surface Technology. Walter Surface Technology is much more than some fancy grinding disks. We learn about everything from grinders to welding sprays, and more than one knowledge bomb was dropped about “consumables”. Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Walter Surface Technology weekly winners Week 1 for the R...

Tyler and Jimmy were able to cover seven voicemails this week as they are on their ever persistent quest of trying to catch up on all the voicemails. Lots of random topics this week from some new and returning callers. It’s always a blast to hear from you, keep them coming This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Glen from Vergina phoned in to ask if his 80 could make it to the Rubicon Springs Caller 2: Reid our favorite stripper called in to talk more about Tyler’s clear coat Caller 3: Zach from Oklaho...

Lots of Giveaways this week. Jimmy and Tyler had their first Walter Surface Technology winner, they finally rolled over 650 reviews, and the monthly May SnailSquad winner. There was also some talk about the SnailSquad Birthdays and 5 year members gifts. At the end, Jimmy talked about his trip to Shasta Lake and Tyler opened a gift from Karnage Welders. Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder ...

Slick Rock and Deer Vally aren’t just two additional off-road trails in the Sierra Nevadas. But they are some of the most fun trails to combine with one another. Each of these trails could very easily be done in a day and that is what makes them a fantastic weekend adventure when you put in an overnight. Watch SnailTrail4x4’s YouTube videos on these Trails Exploring Slick Rock 4×4 Trail with PowerTank Deer Valley Jeep Trail with PowerTank Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bu...

What does eating crow, torque, and clear coat all have in common? Nothing, but it’s what Jimmy and Tyler discussed on this weeks episode of Snail Mail. Lots of random callers and they once thought that they might be able to catch up with all the feedback. Now they are quickly realizing that it might not be possible. This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Lance not the company called in to talk about how much torque his semi might have Caller 2: Ryan from Boise called in to talk about receiving company ...

Tyler and Jimmy went down to beautiful Clovis California to attend Marlin Crawler’s Celebration Of Life event. There was a good turnout with some well know people in the industry attending. The cemorny was quite fun and there were lots of great stories about Marlin. After the main event, there was a truck show out in the sparkling with many Toyota rock crawlers. Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-Tra...

This month is Tool Month. Follow along all month for your chance to win many great prizes. Tyler and Jimmy discuss Tyler’s favorite trail. Tyler loves this trail so much that he had the middle name of his child named after this trail. Barrett Lake trail is a fun in and out trail with a few obstacles. But it is only open for a few months a year so it’s really difficult to get onto this trail. Check out SnailTrail4x4 Trip on Barrett Lake Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and...

Tyler and Jimmy listen to your voice mails and this week they were all about episode 502 – should you have a daily driver. Lots of different opinions and thoughts on this topic and they thought it was fun to hear your views on the topics. This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Nick Gladiator on 29s calls in to ask the boys about their opinion on how he should build his rigs Caller 2: Nick tells us about his daily driver Chevy Tahoe options Caller 3: Zack from OKC calls in to talk about his daily drive...

Tyler and Jimmy discuss what they did over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. Jimmy went out of town with his entire family and spent the weekend at Bodega Bay. They relaxed by the beach, flew a kite, dug some holes, and went on a hike. Tyler actually got some work done on his rig and discovered some new heating issues. 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: SnailT...

The Fordyce Creek Trail is one of the hardest trails in Northern California and Tyler and Jimmy talk about their favorite points of the trail. With steep inclines, rocky passages, and beautiful alpine landscapes, it’s a popular destination for outdoor adventure. Fordyce Creek adds to the charm, winding through the wilderness and offering opportunities for fishing and relaxation. There are many fun obstacles but there are also a lot of high points to see and do while you’re traveling the trail. ...

This week we have 24 voicemails and there is no way Tyler and Jimmy will get through them all in one week. That said they did get through a good chunk of them on this episode trying to get caught up. This week callers are from all over the United States and are talking about many different topics. This is one of the reasons Jimmy and Tyler love the SnailMail segment because it’s so random This Weeks Callers Caller 1: No Name, Calls in to tell us about the trail Obstacles on Behind the Rocks C...

Tyler and Jimmy play catchup and find out what each other has been up to over the past week. Jimmy did a lot of work cleaning the shop and getting ready to work on Samantha. In the mix of all that he also installed the Bay Area Metal Fab (BAMF) Rock Sliders onto Charlotte the Tacoma. Tyler was able to get free for a day from work and from baby Reid and he went up to test out the new MORRFlate AirHub at the rubicon. Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cance...

There are many amazing key points to the Rubicon Trail that aren’t crazy obstacles. Tyler and Jimmy discuss some of the features that make the Rubicon the gem it truly is. From reasons why they enjoy going out onto the trail to some of the history that is just too cool not to share with people. The Rubicon Trial truly is a one-of-a-kind life high point. Check out these other Rubicon Episodes: 220: THE RUBICON TRAIL HISTORY WITH JOHN ARENZ & MERLIN!! 306: PLANNING A RUBICON TRIP?? 344: RUBICON ...

So many voicemails and not enough time. Tyler and Jimmy are loving this new segment where we get to hear from you, the listener. Call the hotline and leave them a message and you will hear it on a future Snail Mail episode. All you got to do is call 916-345-4744 This Weeks Callers Caller 1-3: Zach from Okahloma called in to talk about his heater issues that might be solved Caller 4: Reid tells us that you can cuss as much as you want as long as the kiddo is under 2 years old Caller 5-6: Just...

It’s been a long time since Tyler and Jimmy have spoken with our good friends over at the Total Off-road Podcast. Steve and Mike were happy to jump on the line and join them for some fun random discussions. They all spoke about everything from offroading to milk, with a little bit of Toyota bashing and a lot of discussion about their own vehicles. 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 ...

This week Tyler and Jimmy discuss the true question on when should you have a daily driver? Is there a point at which your off-road rig is mainly for off-roading and not made for the day-to-day tasks? When does that point happen and why time of daily driver should you get? 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, ...

Many random callers this week but the one semi-common topic they all had was that they were happy to hear Tyler’s voice again. Once again thanks for the continued feedback and support, please keep calling in! This Weeks Callers Caller 1 – Clint called in to talk about Ultra 4 Rigs weight and Red Cards Caller 2 – Tom gives us a breakdown of how he built his Jeep with Toyota Parts and why. Caller 3 – Nick (Gladiator on 29s) tells Tyler how it’s common to have a small amount of connection with ...