Wheel, 4×4, offroad, fabricate, camp, rock crawl, and overland along with Tyler and Jimmy as they discuss wheeling, Toyotas, fabricating, camping, survival tips, and the occasional Jeep and Bronco. You can also join us on youtube.com/snailtrail4x4
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This Week’s Callers Caller 1: Richard from Atlanta asks why we set the 30-minute time limit and thanks Max Caller 2: Rover Don calls for Richard Caller 3: Rubicon Trail Adventures Dave calls for Richard Caller 4: Chris Rea talks about KOH Air Control Caller 5: Wreck it Rob talks about trail ratings Caller 6 & 7: Wreck it Rob does a shout-out for hi…
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Tyler and Jimmy talk about their experiences with the first-ever MORRFlate Round Up. Tyler talks about why there was an MF Round Up in the first place and how he is trying to get the 25th anniversary of the Marlin Round UP. Jimmy tells his story of being sick and trying to meet up with everyone… but failing. Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.ru…
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640: Mean Street Racing #4663 – Chris Meneley
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Chris, the driver of #4663 Mean Street Racing, joins Jimmy and Tyler in the Snail Studio this week. Chris talks about where he grew up, how he met his co-driver, Jensen, BMX riding, and how they met again later in life in Paradise, CA. He talks about all the Toyota trucks and 4Runners he has had throughout the years and how the Mean Street Racing R…
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This Week’s Callers Caller 1: Nick from MT talks about summiting Mt. Lassen Caller 2: Unknown Caller says we need to be the SnailTrail Rating Podcast Caller 3: Unknown Caller talks about the Rally in the Ozarks, loves the podcast, and thanks to Morrflate. Caller 4: Uncle Werido compares camping vs glamping. Caller 5: Clint Conliff talks about Rig C…
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639: 25 Year Track Record Of How The Roadless Rule Has Failed
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Did you know that 14% of forest fires are not started by humans, but they account for 59% of the forest burned. Why is this, its because our forstest are not being taken care of correctly and where every we have roads its easier and faster for first responders to respond. The Roadless Rule is outdated and should be canceled; it doesn’t help anyone …
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638: Full Build vs Portals Whats Cheaper With Portal Pros
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Scott from Portal Pros joins the podcast to talk about what would be cheaper, a full build or a portal build? Scott tells us where he grew up, how he got into off-roading Jeeps, and what made him start a business with his best friend designing and building portals. With a price tag of $15,000, what would be cheaper, a full 1-ton axle swap build or …
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This Week’s Callers Caller 1: Richard from Atlanta asks about our health Caller 2: Zac from OKC tells us about his Great Cycling Challenge, 150 miles for $500 Support Zac: https://greatcyclechallenge.com/riders/ZacChamberlain Caller 3: Ken from WY, talks about trailer wiring Caller 4: Justin from Chico says he loves Lassen Caller 5: Justin from Chi…
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637: Feather River, Cantina, and Muel
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Lots happening this week. Jimmy recovered from Covid, and Tyler went out to his Grandfathers Homestead. The SnailBoys were able to come together for Cantina for the Con, an RTF fundraiser. Last bit of news is that Tyler has a fun announcement to make for the Snail Channel. Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/survey/ Yok…
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636: Mastering Instagram for Off-Roaders: Tips & Tricks with WanderTaco
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Jake, the man behind the esteemed Instagram page WanderTaco, joins Jimmy to discuss everything Instagram. They talk about Jake’s history and how he got into off-roading, and where the name WanderTaco came from. Jake talks about creating a community and being authentic in your posts. WanderTaco: Instagram, YouTube: Threads, WanderTaco LinkTree Wande…
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This Week’s Callers Caller 1: Beer Craig talks about trail ratings Caller 2: Richard from Atlanta continues the trail ratings talk Caller 3: Nick from MT says his dad wants to go wheeling. Can someone take him? Caller 4: So Cal Clint reports back about the Auburn Jeep Club Caller 5: Dana44 Marty does more Trail Talk Caller 6: Andrew from Utah talks…
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The Marines are coming for King of the Hammers. They want to take the airspace away from above Johnson Valley. Why is this a bad thing? Think about life flights, think about search and rescue using drones, or think about king of the hammers. We need to stop this from happening, and you can help. BlueRibbion Coalition: https://blueribboncoalition.or…
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634: Stellar Built Says Goodbye Mule
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Dimitri from Stellar Built joins the pod to give us a little catch-up on everything that is going on at the new shop. Stellar Built has now been in business for over 10 years, and they are always growing and morphing the company. For the longest time, they strictly focused on Toyota, but now they are branching out to work on everything from Jeeps t…
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SnailMail: How Should We Deal With Spotify
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This Week's CallersCaller 1: Alex from Botches off-road says to never buy rusty trucksCaller 2: Ken from WY asks people from WY to send the SnailBoys Licence PlatesCaller 3: Rover Don talks about Disco Stew's V8 SwapCaller 4: Nick from MT gives insight on how to quickly solve problemsCaller 5: Nick from MT says swapping to an LS, full widths, and 4…
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Tyler and Jimmy discuss their fun week activities. Jimmy did quite a lot of little projects, from helping the Theater to working on the garden fence. But the main project he did was to install a new Head Unit in Charlotte. Tyler finished up the 4Runner and did some small chores, but tells us about a new axle option. There is now a Drop Out 3rd Memb…
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Brad from Hot Metal Fab joins the SnailBoys this week to talk about everything under the sun. Brad tells them how he got started with fabrication, why he builds bumpers and sliders, and what direction the company is heading towards in the next few years. He also drops a bombshell about a new product.Hot Metal Fab: Website - https://hotmetalfab.com/…
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This Weeks CallersCaller 1 & 2: Beer Craig has some compressor questionsCaller 3: Rover Don has some 614 safety feedbackCaller 4: Richard from Atlanta asks how do people go from East to West to wheel?Caller 5: Richard from Atlanta says Jeep Life bothers meCaller 6: Richard from Atlanta has some vehicle battery questionsCALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEM…
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Jimmy talks about his last trip of summer camping with Tayler the Trailer. He and the family went to a small campground outside Nevada City and had some fun Lake Time. Tyler, on the other hand, got elbows deep into Kermit. He pulled out the motor and started working on the crossover pipe and many other small jobs. Take the Survey from RTF: https://…
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630: What Has BRC Done With Their New Lawyer
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Tyler gives everyone a good update on what the BlueRibbon Coalition has been working with their new lawyer. As you are all aware, BRC faces numerous challenges, and its new staff lawyer is making a significant contribution. The Snailboys share details about all the activities they've been involved in. BlueRibbon Coalition: https://blueribboncoaliti…
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This Weeks CallersCaller 1: SoCal Clint talks about how much Poop he saw on the Rubicon TrailCaller 2: SoCal Clint talks shit on the Auburn Jeep ClubCaller 3: SoCal Clint apologizes for 3 messagesCaller 4: Richard from Atlanta asks what the deal is with Jeeps, Toyotas, and Fords vs RoversCaller 5: Richard from Atlanta asks about wheeling in AZCALL …
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Tyler and Jimmy went in different direction this last weekend, and they tell us their stories of their adventures. Tyler went up to Sierra Trek and did some work and some relaxing camping. Jimmy went with his family up to Lassen Volcanic National Park, and showed off the odd mud boiling pools to the mini assistant.Take the Survey from RTF: https://…
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Marc joins Tyler and Jimmy to discuss the Florida Trail Team Challenge. An all-new type of challenge that we have never seen before. The off-road teams compete in 45 different challenges, from first aid to navigation and so much more. Spots this year are already filled, but the adventure is yet to begin.Connect with Florida Trail Team Challenge: We…
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SnailMail: Harber Freight vs MOORFlate Air Compressor
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This Weeks CallersCaller 1: Richard from Atlanta talks about how we are all wrong with Trail RatingsCaller 2: Richard from Atlanta calls to remind us about toolsCaller 3: Richard from Atlanta gives us his final thoughtsCaller 4: Our Local Stripper Reid talks about toasted Cheeze-ItsCaller 5: Alex from Botches Off-Road talks about Bear SprayCaller 6…
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627: Teardrop Trailer Repair And Repeater Setup
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Jimmy talks about how drunk he got after doing set work for the Theater, and then he wasted a day of yard work. Tyler talks about how little work he did because it got too hot. But the two of them went on a small road trip to install a repeater for Sierra Trek.Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/survey/Yokohama Tire Win…
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Tyler tells us all about his Rubicon Work Party and how much work they got done to help maintain the Rubicon Trail. There were about 24 people who showed up, and they got the work done in about 3 hours. OnX Off-Road also gave a ton of swag and two Ego 18" Chainsaws for giveaway items. Then Tyler had to drive around to the Tahoma side of the Rubicon…
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This Weeks CallersCaller 1: Wreck-it-Rob tells everyone to come out to the Medicino Fair, where he will be showing off the Mega-Green MFn Mud TruckCaller 2: Keith from Evolved Racing gives Uncle Pools some feedback and tells Jimmy about the temperature sensor locationCaller 3: Keith from Evolved Racing gives Uncle Pool some AC AdviceCaller 4: Dan f…
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