Episodes

Electric or manual windows, door locks, AC, heated seats, 2 door vs 4 door, and more things to consider!! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss what Jimmy is looking for in a family off road rig. What options is he considering, and which lavender soft top machines is he considering on installing? 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...

US Forest Service California Wide Shut Down, New off road suspension for the 3rd Gen Tacoma, and new Subaru STI seats for the 4Runner! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss whether the statewide shutdown of the USFS is a good thing, or a bad thing. Fires are wreaking havoc, what does it mean for off roading and 4×4 recreation? 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 ...

Pro Active vehicle security cameras, vehicle tracking, home security, and drone software?!! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about a home and vehicle security system from Vivint that Tyler has been using for the past 2-3 months. Feedback on the system, price point of it, features, and a couple of drawbacks. 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 d...

Caldor Fire, Dixie Fire, USFS Labor Day Recreation shut down, and digital e fan control boxes!! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about some fire updates, the loss of an amazing person, and how to get creative with a wet suit. Please consider helping out Rob’s family through the GoFundMe link below. https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-robb-gutzman-memorial-fund WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/App...

Wheels, Rims, Tires, Date Codes, Cross Threading, and Star Patterns!! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about their different strategies for changing wheels and tires. Maybe you have heard of all of these tips and tricks, maybe you haven’t, maybe you have some to add! Check it out! 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 50...

Sierra Trek! 4×4, Rock Crawling, Fordyce Trail, Radios, and Helicopters!!!! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about their LONGGG weekend at the California 4 Wheel Drive Association’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Sierra Trek! Live bands, amazing food, great trail runs, and lots of memories. Check it out! 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 Rubicon Trail History! Mark Smith, Chappie, Sierra Nevada Phillips, Rubicon Springs, and Bigler Lake?! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk with John Arenz and Merlin about the history of the Rubicon Trail. So many topics and legendary Rubicon Trail names, places, and people. What more do you want to know about the trail? Let us know and we will have these 2 back on!! WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review ...

Fordyce, Meadow Lake, 4×4, Rock Crawling, Ham Radios, and Carnage!! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about the weekend’s adventures including what it’s like wheeling in ash clouds, and prepping radios for off road events, and how many things Tyler broke on a trip that wasn’t supposed to be about wheeling… 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 ...

Rubicon, Fordyce, Barrett Lake are some fantastic off-road trails! But, what makes any off-road trail great? Join Jimmy, CJ, and the Assistant, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about what makes off-road trails great. This is a fun discussion topic with this group because we have the Assistant who is a noob when it comes to off-roading and CJ who has been “jeeping” for over 20 years. WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTun...

Leaf Spring Bushings, Lego Land Adventures, New Doors, and Fork Lifts! Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about some fun stuff from the previous week. Jimmy went galavating around LegoLand, while Tyler got some work done on Kermit and bought a fork lift! 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, ...

3rd Gen Toyota Tacomas, and Ian from Wheel Every Weekend! Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk with Ian from Wheel Every Weekend. Ian has some cool happenings going on, from security fasteners, to LH bolts, to builds, shock tuning and suspension nerding! 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! CALL US AND LEAVE U...

Tacoma Powered, 4Runner Powered, broken tie rods, flailing fender flares, and more with Juan and Juan! Join Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as he talks with Juan number One, and The Only Juan about how they got started building these brands, how they did it in just 10 months, and where they are heading for the future. A little hint… it is all about the off roading community! WE ARE GIVING AWAY A WINCH! All you have to do to enter is leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podc...

What do Toyota Tundra 10.5″ Third Members, Dana 60 35 spline unit bearings, and Spidertrax knuckles, and Diamonds all have in common?? ! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about bringing back the Bakken, 4 Wheel Parts, and some burly axles for Kermit! 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! CALL US AND LEAVE US...

4×4 Tacoma Powered and 4Runner Powered Meet up & NorCal Rock Racing! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about Jimmy’s weekend hanging out with race car drivers at the NorCal Rock Races, and then the MASSIVE turn out for the Tacoma Powered and 4Runner Powered meetup at Denios in Roseville! 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 th...

Automotive 4×4 Tools, Fires in California, and Take Popsicles Camping! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about updates for tool month! We also have 2 winners for June’s Patron Giveaway. And how do you take popsicles camping??? 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! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want...

Automotive 4×4 Tools, X-Core sockets, 11 in 1 Ratcheting Screwdrivers! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about some new tool offerings from GearWrench! Also, say goodbye to Allan… 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! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and...

Here is a little bonus episode for you about the Assistant and my honeymoon trip to Belize (we kept it PG). We discuss the travel, and how easy it was to get to Belize. We talk about how wonderful the country is and why so many X-Pats are moving there. We also bring you along with the great time we had at the Belizian Dreams Hotel and their wonderful excursions. If you were ever thinking about going to Belize I would highly say do it. I truly feel that Belize is the easiest international countr...

4×4 and 4WD Trail Maintenance, The Rubicon Trail, Barrett Lake Jeep Trail, and Pete Cate. Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about keeping trails open for off roaders! Also some bad decisions from an industry regional manager… Listen now! 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! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!...

Tacoma Transmission Drops, Clutches, and How To Reach Stubborn Bolts. Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about a few industry updates, digging into Charlotte’s clutch, and redoing some brakes on a Honda CRV! Check out part 2 tomorrow! 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! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! ...

Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they sit down and talk with John and Jody Hultsman! These two are super active doers in their regular lives, and then go racing together for vacations! There is no better embodiment of “finding your fun” than the Hultsmans. Check out their story and listen now! 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...

Happy 4th of July!!!! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about Tyler’s trip to Rubithon! Some fun builds, trail carnage, being “those guys in the crowd”, and most of all, being the best trail crew at the event! Listen now! 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! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to h...

Happy 4th of July!!!! Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about the extreme offroad segment that is gaining competition and “traction” (pun intended!). Ford vs Jeep!! But did Jeep really win this time??? Find out our thoughts and listen now! Show Notes: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36819159/jeeps-wrangler-rubicon-xtreme-recon-package-goes-sasquatch-hunting/ https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-jeep-wrangler-xtreme-recon-package-first-look-re...

Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about getting into Yosemite to tie the knot! Someone nerded out a little over videography stuff with the videographer… 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! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask...

Join Jimmy and Tyler, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they bring back the Axle Talk Podcast!! New axles are on the horizon for Kermit, and there are far too many options. But luckily, we are getting narrowed down! Hit that listen button to hear what Tyler has come up with. 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! CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOIC...