Episodes

Dec. 25, 2023

462: Christmas Gifts and Voicemails

Tyler and Jimmy tried to keep this a short episode but they failed. Four fun voicemails were discussed, Jimmy had a Rant, and Tyler had some updates on the 4Runner. Tyler also talked about the new Gen2 10.6 PSI Pros that finally arrived at the MORRFlate warehouse. The new stats on these compressors are outstanding. They also exchanged Christmas Gifts, wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you had a fun time with family and friends. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama ar...
Dec. 21, 2023

461: Top 10 Least Reliable Cars (News)

There are many different types of vehicles and many different models but can you guess what car, van, or truck was the least reliable in 2023? Tyler and Jimmy discussed the Consumer Reports 2023 article Top 10 Least Reliable Cars and some additional new articles that they found interesting. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews. Also, just like before we will be giving away swag packs at every 50 until we get...
Dec. 18, 2023

460: Lockers Before Lockers

There are many different types of lockers out there but what one is the best for you and your off-road vehicle. Tyler and Jimmy talk about everything from open to spools and the goods and the bads of each style of locker. Between the two of them they have had just about every option out there, and they talk about their personal experiences with the different style of lockers. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast rev...
Dec. 14, 2023

449: Sick 4Core

Jimmy was caught at home most of the week with a sick kiddo, but in the mean time he was able to do many little jobs around the house making it ready for new years. Tyler went up to the Uncle Toms Toy Drive with the Metal Cloak guys. Even though this 4Runner ran great on the trip he decided to install a four core radiator. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews. Also, just like before we will be giving away sw...
Dec. 11, 2023

458: 13 Safety Tips for the Off-Road Mechanic

Tyler and Jimmy love to work on their vehicles. They are not the type of people that like to have someone else do the work for them. After many years of working on their vehicle in the road, on the trail or even at the SnailTrail4x4 Shop they have never had to rush to the ER (hopefully I didn’t jenks it). Hopefully these safety tips will keep you safe as it has keep them. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews...
Dec. 7, 2023

457: HellaTrails Toy Drive

Tyler and Jimmy reminisce about the Rubicon Trip, and Jimmy tells a funny story about getting his oil pump primed before the trip. Jimmy tells us about his trip to the Hella Trails Toy Drive down at Bay Area. He was able to meet up with some old friends, and donate some toys to Toys for Tots. Meanwhile Tyler went to the coast for the Secretaries B-Day and maybe babymoon. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews....
Dec. 4, 2023

456: International View of The Rubicon

Tyler and Jimmy took their new friend Matt all the way though the Rubicon for the first time. This isn’t only Matt’s first time though the Rubicon, its actually his first time rock crawling in the USA as he is from New Zealand. Matt tells us about the off-roading scene in New Zealand, where its mainly driving on beaches and doing some mudding. He was extremely shocked at how the reduction gears worked and made rock crawling vastly more controlled. Tyler and Jimmy are extremely happy that they co...
Nov. 30, 2023

455: Oil Pump Problems & Trailer Supply Rant

The Turkey Day holiday just past and Tyler and Jimmy have been spending time their families, and haven’t been doing a lot of off-roading. They discuss working on their trucks, and the holiday season. Tyler is also doing some prep work for Baby Tyler Jr. Jimmy has been working on trying to keep the Assistant happy and get the HVAC fixed. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews. Also, just like before we will be ...
Nov. 27, 2023

454: Kermit Broke The DMV

Tyler has been working getting all the parts he needs for his new lance life, and he took Kermit to get smogged. Jimmy has been working on his house, no surprise, and he actually dug into the front end of Bobcat to find out what the issue was with all the leaky oil. Get in for the Bronco MORRFlate Group By: Reddit Sub Group Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews. Also, just like before we will be giving away s...
Nov. 23, 2023

453: Thanksgiving Special (Giving Thanks)

Tyler and Jimmy have many things to be thankful for but probably the number one item on the list is you, the listener. With out you we would not be hitting the big red record button week after week. We truly appreciate all the feedback, phone calls, and yes even the corrections. We wanted to dedicate this episode to giving thanks to you and sharing/reminding you off all the companies that have helped us along the way. P.S. I added a SnailTrail4x4 Discount Code 🙂 Want to win some Tires? Our fri...
Nov. 20, 2023

452: Off-Road & Overlanding Holiday Gift Guide with Budget Overland (2023)

Back once again is the annual Holiday Gift Guide. This year Tyler and Jimmy are joined by Benji from the Budget Overland Podcast. Benji brings a new look on some fun holiday gifts for the camper/overlander. Meanwhile, Tyler and Jimmy are always thinking on the same lines and stealing each others gift ideas. Under $25 Benji – Tool Roll Bag Benji – “Poop” Shovel Jimmy – GlueTread Adhesive 3-Pack Jimmy – Sea to Summit Bath Wipes Tyler – Consumables – 120 lbs ZipTies, Metal ZipTies, Grinding disks...
Nov. 16, 2023

451: Why You Should Air Down/How To Air Up

There are many reason you should air down when you go off-roading. Its not only easier on your vehicle but its also easier on you. Tyler and Jimmy discuss the topics of how to air down, what you should air down to, and how to air up after the trip. At the end they do lots of compressor talk. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews. Also, just like before we will be giving away swag packs at every 50 until we ge...
Nov. 13, 2023

450: Off-Roading/Camping with Kids (Baby Tyler Jr.)

How do you take your kids camping? Are there special tricks that you have to make camping with kids easier? We listen to the feedback that you wrote in to give Tyler and his family about how to go off-roading and camping with a baby. We were able to get the Secretary, Assistant and Mini Assistant to join us to talk about your feed back. We discussed many topics from infants off-roading, car seats and what to bring for your child to help make them and you happy while in the outdoors. Thanks to ev...
Nov. 9, 2023

449: SEMA & Birthday Weekend

Tyler tells us about his time off in Las Vegas attending the SEMA event. He tells us about how extremely disappointed he was in the event, and how low the attendance seamed to be. All while Jimmy was out wine tasting in Fair Play, CA. The Assistant and Jimmy went to a some new winery’s and spent the night at a fun B&B. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews. Also, just like before we will be giving away swag p...
Nov. 6, 2023

448: Big Rich Klein Is Everything Off-Road

Big Rich Klein not only telling the stories of the Off-roaders hall of fame on his podcast but he is also making history pushing the limits of the W.E.Rocks Competition rock crawling. Tyler and Jimmy knew of Big Rich, knew he was sorta a local boy, and knew some of the things that he has done. But, they had no idea all the things he does. Big Rich is living the dream by living the rock crawler lifestyle. Get in contact with Big Rich, Website, W.E.Rocks, Conversations with Big Rich Podcast, 4Low...
Nov. 2, 2023

447: Rubicon Octoberfest

Every year Tyler’s Club the Mad Hatters does a late October run out on the Rubicon, and every year there seams to be wild weather. The last few years we have had rain, and snow. This year they had crazy winds and bitter cold nights. The wind was so bad this year that the group chose to leave a night early. Jimmy and the Assistant tried to join them but Bobcat had a massive mechanical failure. Mad Hatters 4×4 Club: Website Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set o...
Oct. 30, 2023

446: New Goodies for the New Toyota Tundra with Ironman 4×4

Ironman 4×4 is coming out with new goodies for the new 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra. Tyler and Jimmy speak with Luke CEO of Ironman 4×4 America about the new suspension and armor coming out for the 3rd Gen Toyota Tundra. In the discussion we also learn that they have so many additional products in the near future for this truck and others, along with dare we say it the Ford lineup. Follow Ironman 4×4: Website, Instagram, YouTube Check out their new tundra suspension: Foam Cell Pro 2.5″ Suspension Lift...
Oct. 26, 2023

445: Tyler Gets A Visit By A Peace Officer

Tyler is always up to no good especially when he gets a visit by a peace officer at his house. Though he was doing nothing more then changing the oil in his rigs. Meanwhile Jimmy took a family trip to Ikea to look for some of the items they may need for the new house, and the trip took around 7 hours. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast reviews. Also, just like before we will be giving away swag packs at every 50 u...
Oct. 23, 2023

444: Proof Syrups (Oct. Gift Box)

This last Giftbox of the year is whiskey themed and we partnered up with Proof Syrups. Proof Syrups makes fantastic cocktail mixers. They strive to keep every drink extremely easy to make, add some of your favorite whiskey and some proof syrup and you have a wonderful drink. But that isn’t all that in the box, make sure to listen to find out everything, and maybe you would want to join us for the next Gift Box. Proof Syrup: Website, Instagram, and YouTube Want to win some Tires? Our friends ove...
Oct. 19, 2023

443: Barrett Lake Round Dos

Tyler and Jimmy were supposed to go off-roading at Barrett Lake this last weekend but Jimmy felt bad leaving the Assistant at home with still so much to do on the house. Jimmy stayed home and got a lot of work done on the house, and Tyler went off with some good friends/co-workers to Barrett Lake. This time he took some hard lines and really tested the 4Runner. Mean while Jimmy got stung by wasps. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at...
Oct. 16, 2023

442: Jimmy’s Verbal Dump

This week on Jimmy’s Verbal Dump he tells us all about the move out of the old house and into his childhood home. Along with the issues of the dinning room table and the mini assistants bed. He also did some work on Bobcat as it has a leaky inner axle seal. All of the leaky nasty soup out of the knuckle is getting all over the brakes and needs to be replaced as well. There is some slight discussion on what is going to happen with 4wd Samantha. But Jimmy did end up going to an off-road event. He ...
Oct. 12, 2023

441: Tyler Attends Trail Hero For The First Time

Tyler got a few new toys before he left to San Hallow to attend Trail Hero. While he was there he meet up with some old friends and shockingly was able to make some new friends. Even when him and AH-Z were wearing bright neon green suites for the gala. Tyler is also still learning about how wide his new axles are and tried to squeeze between a sandstone wall and a Jeep and lost. Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner at 750 Apple Podcast ...
Oct. 9, 2023

440: 1/3 Of The Trails In Moab GONE! (Blue Ribbon Coalition)

Tyler sits down with Ben Burr from Blue Ribbon Coalition to discuss the 317 miles of trails we lost out in Moab. The discuss what happened, and why the trails got voted to be close. They also talk about what needs to be done to prevent this from happening in the future and how Blue Ribbon Coalition is going to fight back to get these trails reopened. Blue Ribbon Coalition: Website, Instagram, YouTube Want to win some Tires? Our friends over at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the winner...
Oct. 5, 2023

439: BAMF Saving The Off-Road Community (Again)

Jerry from Bay Area Metal Fab (BAMF) is stepping up once again and saving the off-road community. A few years ago when Pelfrey Built when under and hosed everyone that had orders. BAMF whet in and bought the entire Wearhouse and tried to give the bumpers back to the people who were left high and dry. That was a few years ago, but today we are in the middle of the same situation with Vagabond Outdoors completely disappearing and leaving customers with out any answers. BAMF is once again coming up...