Episodes

4×4 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 revi...

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 the ...

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 ap...

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 Pod...

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 Hidahl bosone@edcgov.us 530-621-5...

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, 350,...

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) – Chec...

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 50...

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: TRAI...

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 450...

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 Rainproof ...

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 4×4 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 the...

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 more...

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 iTun...

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 4×4 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 RE...

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 450 ...

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) OBD ...

Making sure to say a special thank you to all of you out there. We keep this episode super short as we all are spending time with our families and giving thanks to those around us. Massive thanks to those who have been with us throughout the years, all our sponsors, families, and friends, and of course you our loyal followers. 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 re...

We have invited back our significant others to join us in discussing some listener’s questions. We cover everything from their distaste for off-roading to why Tyler still has his bronco scheduled. It’s always fun to have the Assistant and Secretary on and they bring out a side of us that isn’t really shown on the podcast. If you happen to dislike the questions that were presented please feel free to write us anytime and we will cover your question. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do...

So many new items coming down the pipeline before Christmas and into Q1 of 2023. Tyler and Jimmy discuss new products, adventures, and partnerships that they have been working on for some time now. We also do a little axle talk and discuss some beer along the way. ASAP Episode 350 is coming quickly and we created a form so you can ask us, or the Assistant and/or Secretary questions. The link to the form is here… google form. It will only take a second to fill out. Feel free to point these quest...

Brian from 4Wheel Underground joins us to discuss the vast world of suspensions. We discuss the differences between a 3-link suspension, a 4-link suspension, and a radius arm suspension. What are the pros and cons of each type, and what you should choose for your off-road rig. 4Wheel Underground specializes in link kits for your Toyota off-road rig. They have many different applications that will work with your vehicle and axle combination. They also supply custom-tuned coil overs to match your...

Tyler talks about his fantastic trip to Las Vegas for the SEMA show 2022. He didn’t find the Trail Chasers this year but he did find the Toyota TrailHunter and the new Sequoia which he fell in love with. Tyler even teased that he might ditch his Bronco order and get the new Sequoia instead. Along with SEMA Tyler and the Sectary went out on the town and stumbled into a few speakeasies. Episode 350 is coming quickly and we created a form so you can ask us, or the Assistant and/or Secretary questi...

What is more important the diameter of your tire or the amount of articulation you have in your suspension? If you have larger tires you might not need as much suspension because those massive tires will catch before smaller ones will. However, if you have an obscene amount of suspension travel then you might be able to get away with smaller tires as your suspension can get your tires to connect anywhere. Episode 350 is coming quickly and we created a form so you can ask us, or the Assistant an...

Is the Fastest Woman on Earth video documentary worth watching? This week Tyler and Jimmy discuss a few different videos and talk about the Documentary of Jessi Combs trying to break the world record for the fastest woman land speed record. We also talk about Terry Madden’s response to the video’s release. We also discuss what we were up to this last weekend where Jimmy was up building a deck at his buddy’s cabin and Tyler was finishing the bar at his house. Terry L. Madden (@terry_madden) talk...