Snail Trail 4x4 Offroad Podcast

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Tyler and Jimmy went to the Toyota Powered Meetup over the weekend, but Tyler was stuck working the MORRFlate Booth. Jimmy signed up to bring one of the RTI ramps to the event, and that meant he was stuck there for the entire time. He had a blast wandering around and networking, and talking to some old friends.

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Ian Johnson is a well-known face in the off-road world, with a long history of building insane rigs and teaching others how to do the same. He got his start hosting Xtreme 4×4 and now runs his own show, Build for Off Road, where he brings custom builds to life from his personal shop, Big Tire Garage. With decades of experience and a passion for fabrication, Ian’s one of the go-to guys when it comes to serious off-road know-how.

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Tyler returns from the Cruise Moab event alive, even after conquering Pritchett Canyon. But what everyone wants to hear is how Kermit the 2nd Gen 4Runner on the 4Wheel Underground suspension performed. Tyler tells us all about his trip and the good and bads about his 4Runner. Meanwhile, Jimmy stayed home and did a little work on Samantha by welding up a trailing arm

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Steven joins Jimmy on today’s SnailTrail4x4 Podcast. Steven is Operations & Outreach Coordinator, which covers a lot, and we get to hear about it on today’s podcast. The Toyota Jamboree has been happening since 2006 and might be the largest gathering of Toyotas in North America. There are a lot of fun activities happening this year, and we get to talk all about them.

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While Tyler is off playing in Moab, Jimmy calls in a local celebrity from the rover world. Rover Don joins Jimmy to not chat about Toyota on the Toyota Podcast. This week we talk about who Rover Don is, where he came from and how he got his love of Rovers.

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Tyler and Jimmy talk about how nice it is to have a 4Wheel Underground kit and have all the geometry already figured out for this 3-link suspension kit. There are so many small factors that go into a 3-link it especially when it’s a steering axle. The 4Wheel Underground kit has it figured out and all packaged for easy install.

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Tyler and Jimmy Partnered with Jagged X Offroad for the April Gift Box. The Snailboys are very excited to share what Jagged X Offroad was able to accomplish for this gift box. There are some fantastic items in the Gift Box, from a Medical Kit to a fancy Static Strap from Speed Strap

Major Items in Tyler’s Box:
Weavable Recovery Strap
Jagged X Offroad Basic First Aid Kit
MacV Tool

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Tyler plays a little game with Jimmy to see how smart he is. The main question is, how many off-road terms does Jimmy know? Tyler found a list of off-road terms from MotorTrend and ask Jimmy about some of them. Play along and see if you are smarter than Jimmy Monthly Discount Code with Devos Outdoor, Use snailtrail12 to get any or all of the Devos Outdoor ecosystem that you need for your camping lifestyle. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Nick from Montana confirms that with Age comes a Cage Caller 2 and 3: Richard from Alanta talks about the difference between Chrom and Steel Cages Caller 4: Austin from WA talks about Triangles Caller 5 and 6: Toyota Don tells us that the Racecar Rule Book is a good place to find info and requirements on how to build a roll cage Caller 7: Alex from Botches Off-Road talks about Drumming Island CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct...

Tyler and Jimmy catch up after they each had a fantastic weekend. Tyler went off with his family camping for his Birthday and he quickly learned that camping with a small kiddo is no easy task. While Jimmy got to play in the shop with Samantha as he continues to make progress. Want a Vanquish RC, Use our special discount Code: tylersbirthdayVanquish: Website, Instagram, YouTube Monthly Discount Code with Devos Outdoor, Use snailtrail12 to get any or all of the Devos Outdoor ecosystem that you need for your camping lifestyle. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are...

Chris Rea joins the Snail Boys on this weeks episode to talk about his adventure down at KOH this year. The Ultra4 Escort was wrong seat for three racers this year, 4900 with Trent Robers, 4800 with Justin Hall, and 4400 with Shannon Campbell. Even though he went 0 for 3 this year there are some fantascic stories to be told. Chris Rea (Ultra4Escort): Instagram, Facebook Monthly Discount Code with Devos Outdoor, Use snailtrail12 to get any or all of the Devos Outdoor ecosystem that you need for your camping lifestyle. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Clint calls in to say thanks for the wonderful Ken Hower episode Caller 2: Reid, our stripper called to talk about garage organization Caller 3: Reid our stripper called back to talk about tools Caller 4: Beer Craig tells us about wheeling carts through a retirement home Caller 5: Beer Craig called back to say SMOR is Sourthern Missouri Offroad Ranch Caller 6: Uncle Pool gives some tool advice to Zac from OCK Caller 7: Richard from Alanta tells us to consider the footprint of your shop as space CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you...

Jimmy has officially started recording and working on Samantha. He and Hussman got the brackets on the front axle, and he started welding up the skidplate. This was all during a massive rainstorm where Jimmy was nice and dry, meanwhile, Tyler had it raining inside the Bronco Monthly Discount Code with Devos Outdoor, Use snailtrail12 to get any or all of the Devos Outdoor ecosystem that you need for your camping lifestyle. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give...

There are many great emergency communication systems out there, from the Garmin InReach, GMRS, Ham Radio, Cell Phones, Starlink, and a few more. But, what is the best incase of an emergency. Tyler and Jimmy discuss these the different systems that are available to the outdoor enthusiast and what you might consider taking with you. Garmin InReach: Check Today's PricingHandheld Ham Radio: Check Today's PricingMoble Ham Radio: Check Today's PricingGMRS Radio: Check Today's PricingStarlink Mini: Check Today's Pricing Monthly Discount Code with Devos Outdoor, use snailtrail12 to get any or all of the Devos Outdoor ecosystem that you need for...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Mr Australia - Charles calls in to tell us about buying Bull Bars Caller 2: What's your Name... Gives us some perfect feedback about Kenitic Straps Caller 3: Tom Rosa wants to go wheeling with Jimmy Caller 4 and 5: Nick from Montana talks about tire pressure Caller 6: Brad from San Diego gives good feedback on Trail Ratings Caller 7: Kevin Garrett talks about vehicle weight vs tire pressure CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about...

Tyler and Jimmy have two weeks of catching up to do. From Jimmy going to San Francisco to watch St. Motel at the Fillmore to the snailboys snow wheeling to Uncle Toms on the first week. The second week, Tyler went to Black Tie and Boots, and Jimmy stayed home and did a lot of yard work. There is also some exciting news about Oceano Dunes Monthly Discount Code with Devos Outdoor, use snailtrail12 to get any or all of the Devos Outdoor ecosystem that you need for your camping lifestyle. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama...

So many new products are being released by Devos Outdoor we figured we needed to get them on the podcast. The New LightRanger Ecosystem has grown a lot since we last had them on the podcast. There is now the new LightRanger mini, LightRanger 2000, and 4000. But each of these new lights has a specific purpose explains Devos. Devos Outdoor: Instagram, YouTube, Website Monthly Discount Code with Devos Outdoor, use snailtrail12 to get any or all of the Devos Outdoor ecosystem that you need for your camping lifestyle. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set...

Tyler and Jimmy play hooky from the podcasting studio and go snowwheeling. They decided to go to Uncle Tom's Cabin. They knew it was closed on weekdays but Tyler wanted to show it to Jimmy since he had never been there. Luck was on their side when the Cabin was open and Rance happened to be behind the bar. Rance is a long-time Uncle Tom's Cabin volunteer and a little bit of a historian buff. He was more than happy to tell the SnailBoys the story behind Tom Uncle Tom's Cabin: Facebook, Instagram, Visite El Dorado Monthly Discount Code with...

There isn't much difference between summer and winter recoveries, except for the amount of gear you should bring with you. During the summer, there is significantly more traction compared to winter. This means that you need to have more equipment in order to better position yourself for a successful recovery. Recovery Equipment: https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/episode-64-10-recovery-equipment-essentials/ Our 13 Suggested Items for Winter Recovery: Awarness Cloths Tire Deflation Winch Rated Recovery Points Soft Shackels Kenitc Strap Static Strap Coms Chain Saw Pully Winch Extention Bonus: Bring A Friend Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Brian from NC calls in to tell us there are people who care on the East Coast Caller 2: Brian from NC tells us he heard of us from Benji's Podcast Boondocktaverlak - Counldn't find you Caller 3: Austin from SoCal tells Tyler that his 22re is still in the garage Caller 4: Axles from Botches Offroad says he really liked Ken's interview, and it gives him hope for some of the trails that are getting taken away in his area. Caller 5: Toyota Don calls to say his wife's daily driver is a Range Rover Caller 6 Dan from Avant...

Tyler and Jimmy worked on a YouTube Video. Shocking, I know... Is Jimmy going to start up again??? They did a review of the Coyote Deflators compared to some knock off china versions, and there is a massive difference. It was also Baby Reid's birthday, and Jimmy went to the cabin with his family. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 until we get to the main giveaway. All reviews need to be left on...

Jimmy was approached by a listener to do an interview for their college public speaking class. The topic was Off-Road safety and Roll Cages. After talking to the listener, Jimmy thought this would be a fun topic for the podcast and a great way to share. The listeners' main questions were. What is the importance of a roll cage? Have you ever rolled over? If you did, did the roll cage help? Should you wear harnesses? Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Justin from Chico called to tell us about the Peligreen Jeep Trail SnailTrial4x4 Video: Exploring the Ishi Wilderness (Failing the Peligreen Jeep Trail) Caller 2 & 4: Just from Chico tells about a trip in his jeep and talks about trail ratings Caller 5: Tamarack Trevor calls to talk to Tyler about Meshtastic Caller 6: Tamarack Trevor calls back to talk about winning the DuroBumps CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how...

The Snail Boys weekends this week were taken up with family and friends. Tyler went to help his family move, and Jimmy went to help his friend paint his house. However, Tyler does circle it around with some offroad news, from a Barrett Lake Update to some interesting news about California Wild Fires. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 until we get to the main giveaway. All reviews need to be left on Apple...

Tyler gave his presentation on Tire Managment. This is the presentation that he gave at the Cal4 Wheel convention. In his presentation, he talks about Deflating, Inflating, things that can go wrong, and debating spare tires. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 until we get to the main giveaway. All reviews need to be left on Apple Podcast to be entered. Congratulations to TannerIsCooler for winning the 550 reviews swag pack. 1986Toyota4x4Pickup won 650...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Zac from OKC tells us about his tool storage without a garage space Caller 2: Narly Marly gives tips and tricks on how to organize your garage space Caller 3: Toyota Don calls in to say no Toyotas at his place Caller 4: Zac from OKC responds and says he doesn't know what Smoor is Caller 5: Toyota Don calls to say he really liked episode 579 with Ken Hower Caller 6: Uncle Pool asks people to respond if they are in a club or Cal4wheel Caller 7: Uncle Pool has a question about drivelines CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL...

The Snail Boys have much catching up to do since they didn't give an update last week. Tyler got a vasectomy after he went to the Cal4wheel event and gave a presentation on tire management. Jimmy went to look at a willys with Husman, bought a t-100 axle, bought a teardrop trailer, helped a buddy paint his house, and got Clifford stuck in a ditch. It has been a good two weeks. BlueRibbon Coalition: Website, Instagram Lithium Battery: Amazon Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews...

Rubicon Trail Foundations former President Ken Hower joins Jimmy and Tyler to discuss the Reroute happening on the Rubicon. He explains why the reroute is happening around Miller Creek drop-off, and how the hill side can just slide away. Explains how the National Parks got a grant to help make this happen, and how an off-roader is going to build the bypass and add some fun obstacles. Maybe the most important part is he talks about how the Rubicon is not going to lose its RS2477 status. RTF: Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Rubicon Trail Foundation - Reroute Videos:President Message...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Toyota Don tells us about Carhartt Caller 2: Uncle Pool says yes to snow wheeling with Wreck It Rob Caller 3: Brady from Camacho Motorsports gives us an update for Ultra4 and a new announcement Caller 4: Zac from OKC gives us an update of his truck Caller 5: Zac from OKC talks about Minecraft sounds Tyler needs to add to his horn Caller 6 and 7: Nathan from Pittsburgh calls in to give us more information about Meshtastic Caller 8: Amish Joe tells everyone to check out One Eye Customs Caller 9: Amish Joe asks how to balance tires CALL US AND LEAVE...

Ken Hower former Rubicon Trail Foundation president joins Tyler and Jimmy to talk about how the Rubicon Trail is never going to be closed again. Ken brings a lot of backstories to the podcast talking about RS244, easements, and talking about how he was in the court office back in 2012 (and how important that was). He also tells us the story of how Howers Hole was coined. RTF: Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Ambulance Hill: History of the Rubicon - Episode 4 - Ambulance Hill SnailTrail4x4 Podcast: 448: Big Rich Klein Is Everything Off-RoadRick Kline Podcast: RTF President, Ken Hower, on Episode 147 ...

In this episode of SnailTrail4x4, Tyler and Jimmy dive into exciting giveaways, off-road adventures, and their featured guest from Dirt King. They discuss suspension innovation, the growth of Dirt King, and how off-road enthusiasts can get the most out of their builds. Dustin (one of DK's owners) talks about how Dirt King started, how they eventually found their niche, and what separates them from the industry today. One fact that Jimmy and Tyler really liked to hear is that they test each and every part before it goes out the door. Konrad from Trailco also joined the podcast to...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Richard from Atlanta called in to ask Zac a Question Caller 3: Tom from clinkenbeard_strong tells us about the history of Rovers Rovers After Dark: Instagram Caller 4: Clint talks about Trail Ratings and Walt Disney Caller 5: Chris Rae Ultra4escort tells Jimmy to add a 50 gal tank in Clifford Caller 6: Zac from OKC talks about mistletoe. CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep...

It was a crazy weekend for Tyler and Jimmy and the one thing they didn't really do was watch King of the Hammers. Jimmy broke himself and took the family to a Super Bowl party, where Tyler got invited to go snowwheeling when he didn't have Kermit. All that said they have a fantastic update about Barrett Lake. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 until we get to the main giveaway. All reviews need...

Tyler and Jimmy discuss tips and tricks to organize your garage or workspace. Organizing your garage for fabrication starts with an efficient workspace layout, ensuring tools, materials, and workbenches are easily accessible. Utilize wall-mounted storage, pegboards, and rolling carts to keep essential tools within reach while maximizing floor space. Finally, implement a dedicated materials area for metal, fasteners, and consumables, keeping your shop clean, safe, and ready for any project Sumner Jack: Amazon Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will...

Tyler didn't have a lot happening this week, as all of his vehicles are down at KOH. However, Jimmy was able to get some work done on Charlotte the Tacoma. He changed the oil and plugged one of the tires. But the boys are keeping up with KOH and all the crazy wild stories coming from Social Media and friends. King Of The Hammers: YouTube (Live) Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 until we...

Alex from Botches Off-Road Podcast joins Tyler and Jimmy this week to talk about radios. But, before they get there they have to ask Alex about Botches off-road Podcast. Who are they, where did they come from, and do they like Toyota's or Jeep's more, and of course then need to talk about Turkeys. Botches Offroad Podcast: Instagram, Podcast, Cindy Pope Episode Learn more about Meshtastic: Website Check out the Radio Chatter card game: Website Northology Adventure: Website Want to get some Tork Straps for yourself? This month Tork Strap has given us a special discount code for you the...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Austin from Washington calls in to leave a voicemail Caller 2: Olof from GHP calls in to talk about axles for a t-100 Caller 3: Nick from Montana calls in with a bad joke Caller 4: Wreck it Rob comments on Cliffords Flashers Caller 5: Portal Don asks Tyler about Antennas CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air...