Episodes

We did an interview with the 3 amigos from the Trail Chasers! This is a tiny snippet of our time with them. If you want to hear the full episode, go check out episode 146 over on The Trail Chasers channel!

Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about Cal4Wheel’s Vehicle Safety Requirements. Are they a good idea? Should they be more strict? Less strict? And how many of them do we actually follow?? ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST Surviveware First Aid Kit: Check Today’s Price! Tire Plug Kit – 100pcs: Check Today’s Price! Brake Line Lock: Check Today’s Price! Episode 136 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and s...

Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about offroading Strawberry Pass, 3.4 swap updates, tool setups on trail, and more! ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST GearWrench QuadBox SAE Wrenches: Check Today’s Price! GearWrench QuadBox Metric Wrenches: Check Today’s Price! Rugged Tools Titan Deluxe Bag: Check Today’s Price! Episode 135 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for s...

Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about dB gain, wavelengths, the rule of 300, NMOs vs studs, and other super nerdy antenna things! ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST Tram 1180 Dual Band Antenna: Check Today’s Prices Nagoya Magnetic Mount Dual Band Antenna: Check Today’s Prices NMO Coax: Check Today’s Prices SWR Meter VHF/UHF: Check Today’s Prices Larson Base Loaded TriBand Antenna: Check Today’s Prices Episode 134 is brought to you by all of our p...

Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about playing with 3rd members and axle shafts, exploring the wonderful downtowns of nothing California, and how Tyler helped give people a clean sweep. ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE PODCAST Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500w: Check Todays Prices’s ARB Fridge: Check Todays Prices’s ARB FRidge Cover: Check Todays Prices’s Worlds Fastest Indian: IMDB Fifty/Fifty Brewery: Eclipse Beer Episode 133 is brought to ...

Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about all sorts of off roading terms! Do you know what an Ackerman Angle is? What about KERR? Or the literal definition of Center Of Gravity????? Play along and see who wins! Episode 132 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community...

Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about literally almost everything, and yet pretty much nothing. They need to go wheeling… Episode 131 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community! Thank you to all of those that support us! We wouldn’t be able to do it without you...

Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk with Dmitriy from StellarBuilt. How did he get into 4x4ing? What projects has he had, and what is he currently working on? Find out now! Episode 130 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community! Thank you to all of those that suppo...

Please take 30 seconds to sign the petition to re-open Oceano Dunes. Thank you!!! https://www.change.org/p/california-state-parks-gavin-newsom-dr-penny-borenstein-open-oceano-dunes-for-ohv-and-camping Join Tyler and Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss WTHHWBUT! Some welding projects, some truck projects, Bobcat woes, and an update on Oceano Dunes! Hit that play button! Episode 129 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop b...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss some things you maybe didn’t know that you needed for surviving in an emergency situation in the wild! Do you know the rule of 3s? Communications: BaoFeng UV82hp 2 Pack /w Extended Batteries Hiking Whistle Hiking Mirror and Compass Combo Water: LifeStraw LifeStraw Bottle Iodine Water Purification Tablets Heat: Magnesium Flint & Steel Fire Steel Food: Mountain House 10 Person Beef Stroganoff Episode 128 is brough...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss all sorts of things including, but not limited to, listener corrections, dangle angles, and blue teeth! Episode 127 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community! Thank you to all of those that support us! We wouldn’t be able to do ...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss some things you maybe didn’t know that you needed. From fridges and power, to dishes and chainsaws! Rockland like a pro! Tyler’s Fancy Chair: Check it on Amazon! Tyler’s Fancy Table: Check it on Amazon! The Jackery 500wh 12v Battery: Check it on Amazon! Cast Iron Set: Check it on Amazon! ARB Classic II Series Fridge: Check it on Amazon! Episode 126 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make ...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss California shutting down all the parks and not allowing any sort of fires while you’re outside. Even though they are shutting down camping due to fires, we even have new fires starting up, and one of them is right near the world-famous rubicon. But on some positive news, Jimmy did get to go camping before the shutdowns and he also bought a tow trailer. Check out Public Lands Hate You: Instagram #recreateresponsi...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss geotagging. Should influencers stop geotagging places in their posts? Or should influencers take more of a responsibility to educate people about recreating responsibly? Episode 124 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community! Tha...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they discuss what is happening with Bobcats steering, and what the actual corporate was, meanwhile Tyler goes off camping leaving Bobcat broken. Episode 123 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community! Thank you to all of those that support us...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they answer listeners Ham Radio questions. From How to use, to discussing different types we answer them all here on SnailTrail4x4 Podcast (Ham Radio Edition). Suggested Ham Radios: TYT TH-7800 50W Dual Band Ham Radio: Check Today’s Price Icom IC-2730A Dual Band VHF/UHF 50W Ham Radio: Check Today’s Price Yaesu FTM-400DR/XDR Dual-Band 50W Ham Radio: Check Today’s Price *Many times prices are cheaper on Ham Radio Outlet Episod...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about what’s going on with Kermit, and Jimmy’s 9 hour trek through Strawberry Pass. Episode 121 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community! Thank you to all of those that support us! We wouldn’t be able to do it without you guys (an...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, and Perry on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about a few of the new products that are being released by Bestline Racing. We talk about the differences between a catalyst and an additive and how using both can drastically help your engine. Episode 120 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and t...

Join Tyler and Jimmy on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about crashing the Wheeling Wine and Whiskey “Sierra Trek” at Meadow Lake. A little bit of wheeling, a little bit of fireball, and a little bit of the buggylife. Listen Now! Episode 119 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community! ...

Join Tyler and Jimmy on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk with Don and Greg about electricity and Rovers. Don gives us a lesson and some corrections in electricity 101 and Greg discusses there upcoming Rovicon Event. Episode 118 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Aways, Gift Boxes, and the SnailTrail4x4 Community! Thank you to al...

Join Tyler and Jimmy on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about Tyler’s engine problems, and what the next steps might be. We can definitely use your help to try and figure out what our next steps would be. Both Tyler and I went to the Fordyce work party and we helped maintain the trail by moving lots of rocks. There was a massive mud puddle right after the 3rd River Crossing and we needed to fill it in with rocks so that the water run off doesn’t cause more problems. ...

Join Tyler and Jimmy on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about how alternators work, charge your battery, and run your vehicle. We also discuss all the nifty tools you might need to work on the electrical components on your rig. Some of the electrical tools we discuss within the episode: Multimeter: Check Today’s Price Voltage Tester: Check Today’s Price Wire Cutter/strippers: Check Today’s Price Wire Cutters: Check Today’s Price Wire Crimper: Check Today’s Price T-Tap...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, The Secretary, The Assistant, The Intern, and Beer Andy on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk the adventures to the Undisclosed Location, what they diagnosis about Tyler’s 4Runner, rafting with the intern, and of course, we have been day drinking. If your lady is looking for a way to pee with the guys then you should check out the pStyle. The Assistant rates it a 5 out of 5 Episode 115 is brought to you by all of our peeps over at patreon.com! Make su...

Join Tyler and Jimmy on today’s episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast, as they talk about the shocking facts of electricity. We wanted to give a Basic Electrical 101 information and discuss some of the positives and negatives of this invisible power that runs our rigs. In this episode, you can learn more about the different battery and the ones you should use in an offroading rig, how to determine what wire size you should be using, and how water ties this all together. Episode 114 is brought to...