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Snail Trail 4x4 Offroad Podcast

Tyler and Jimmy: Off-Road Enthusiastswww.snailtrail4x4.com
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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575: KOH Theif

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...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 12 min

574: Botches Offroad Podcast talks Meshtastic

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 S...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 18 min

SnailMail: More Axle Talk Podcast

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...

Jan 31, 202539 min

573: Kermit Is Ready For KOH

Even though Tyler isn't going to King Of The Hammers (KOH) this year Kermit still is going to be a booth babe. Tyler spent some time this last week making sure the 4Runner is ready to go, he installed the new speaker bracket and put on some crazy neon green antenias onto the back of the rig. What do you think? Nilight 2PCS 4FT RGB LED Whip: Amazon Want to get some Tork Straps for yourself? This month Tork Strap has given us a special discount code for you the listeners. Use discount code "1515" ...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 3 min

572: King Of The Hammers Prep – Top 5 Things

Once a year down in Johnson Valley thousands of people come together to watch the badest off-road race of the year, King Of The Hammers. If you are thinking about going you should listen to this episode first so you don't miss out on anything. Tyler and Jimmy give their Top 5, things to do, things to bring, places to go, and some added random bonuses. King of the Hammers is the off-road racers' dream. Once a year down in Johnson Valley thousands of people come together to watch the baddest off-r...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 6 min

SnailMail: Marvel Mystery Oil Saves The Day

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Nick from Montana some cold weather gear Military Sleeping Bag: Amazon Caller 2: Nick from Montana tells us about the Bothy Bag Caller 3: Jason from Anderson Automotive Adventures talks about hypothermia and goosedown Caller 4: Wreck it Rob talks about snow wheeling with Kevin Caller 5: Wreck it Rob wants to sell his 22RE Caller 6: Rickard from Alanta thanks Jimmy and Tyler for there knologe of the 22RE and Overloaders Caller 7: Caller for Zac from OKC... Caller solv...

Jan 24, 202528 min

571: Winter Fun Festival 2025 – Cal4Wheel

The Snail Boys were quite busy this last week. It was the Assistant's Birthday so Jimmy had a ton of hunny-dos to get done and needed to chop some wood. While Tyler had some electrical issues on the 4Runner, he got it figured out before he had to attend Winter Fun Fest 2025. Want to get some Tork Straps for yourself? This month Tork Strap has given us a special discount code for you the listeners. Use discount code "1515" to get 15% Tork Strap products. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yok...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 33 min

570: Tork Strap – Dynamic Tension Strap

You have seen his viral videos about the Tork Straps not coming undone when he shashes a box with his head. Tyler and Jimmy get to talk to Grant the owner of Tork Strap, who shares his story about the invention of the newest way to tie down everything from your gear to your vehicle. Tork Straps are a dynamic tension strap that incorporates a spring under tension. The biggest benefit is that if something shifts while we are driving, it stays tight even when the other standard straps would now be ...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 2 min

SnailMail: 4×4 Trail Ratings

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Nick from Montana talks about search and rescue Caller 2: Zac from OKC talks about how he wants to turn his truck into a hybrid 4x4 Caller 3: Zac from OKC gives us a topic idea for Trail Ratings Caller 4: Alex from Botches Off-road Podcast clarifies the Carhartt apparel Caller 5 & 6: Wreck it Rob calls in to wish us Merry Christmas 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, le...

Jan 17, 202532 min

569: Thursday Lift

It's the first week back since Tyler and Jimmy have been on their holiday break and they have been up to no good. Tyler did a lot of work on Kermit checking off items right and left. All why Jimmy and Husmann went down to the Bay Area to get a two-post lift for the SnailShop. Want to get some Tork Straps for yourself? This month Tork Strap has given us a special discount code for you the listeners. Use discount code "1515" to get 15% Tork Strap products. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yo...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 13 min

568: Hopes And Dreams For 2025

Now that the baby is here and the house is nearly completed the boys find themselves itching to get out and go wheeling more often. Tyler and Jimmy discuss what their hopes and dreams are for 2025, including upcoming events, trail runs, and builds/maintenance for their vehicles. It looks like it's going to be a fun year. 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 ev...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 8 min

SnailMail: Fix A Toyota or Buy A Jeep

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Zac from OKC talks about how Oklahoma winters are vastly different from California Caller 2: Richard from Atlanta asks if he should convert a 93 2wd Pickup to a 4wd Caller 3: Ken from Wyoming tells us that sleeping bag ratings Caller 4: Unknow Name tells us about ISO rating for sleeping bags Caller 5: Ken from Wyoming corrects us about the end of the tape measure should move Caller 6: Justin from Chico tells us about the solution he did to solve the smog issue on a 2...

Jan 10, 202539 min

567: Holiday Break Is Over

Tyler and Jimmy had a fantastic holiday break. They talked about all the fun they had, the parties that they went to, and the gifts they got. There are some wild twists to this year's holidays and you will never believe who got sick. 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...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 10 min

SnailMail: Inch-pounds are different than foot-pounds

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Zac from OKC tells us about his broken Tacoma Caller 2: Nick Gladiator on 25's tells Tyler that he can fit everything in the 4runner, just bring less. Caller 3: Zac from OKC goes more in-depth about how he broke his Tacoma (v6 10FE) Caller 4: Alex from Botchesoffroad asks about the difference between APRS and Meshtastic Caller 5: Zac from OKC talks about online video games and screen time Caller 6: Toyota Don Calls in to talk about C-Clip Axles CALL US AND LEAVE US A...

Jan 06, 202538 min

SnailMail: Hey Uncle Pool, Rob Has A Question!

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Reck-it-Rob says thanks and asks Uncle Pool a Question Caller 2: Tom ClinkinBeardsStrong asks more questions about his 22RET Caller 3: Kevin Pool reminds us about the Gutter Runner Soup Link to Gutter Runner Soup: Irate4x4Link to Rubicon Soup: SnailTrail4x4 Caller 4: Brian from the Bay comes with the idea of having someone review our daily tasks Caller 5: Chris Larson from Tahoe says he loves his Karnage Welder Caller 6: Zac from OKC gives us his 2 cents on Wag Bags ...

Dec 30, 202433 min

566: Cold Weather Clothes (How To Stay Warm)

Tyler and Jimmy follow up on their Cold Weather episodes with the different types of clothes you should have when you're out in the cold. They start off talking about ski/boarding clothes then move to layering. They had some great suggestions and some of them are listed below. Hand Warmers: HotSnaps, Rechargeable REI Clothing: Socks, Base Layer, Midlayer, Gloves, Waterproof Jacket, Waterproof Pants Balaclava: REI, Amazon Gaters: REI, Amazon Previous Cold Weather: 562: Budget Snow CampingAddition...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 8 min

SnailMail: Lifetime National Park Pass

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Kevin from Colorado simply called in to say thanks for the podcast Caller 2: Kevin from Colorado calls back to tell us about his Chevy Caller 3: Baily from Better Half Off-road gives Jimmy some advice about his septic tank Caller 4: Lance not the company called to check in and give thanks! Caller 5: Zack from SoCal gives some advice on lifetime National Park Pass Caller 6: Steve from BC gives a suggestion on a Truck Jack Tauler Jack Kit: https://brennans-garage.com/p...

Dec 20, 202434 min

565: Future Bronco Plans In The Works

There are many irons in the fire for Jimmy and Tyler from receiving Samantha parts to spontaneous buys for the Bronco. The Secretary is finally giving Tyler the go-ahead to upgrade the Bronco. now the Black hole of endless parts can commence. All the while Jimmy spent his Thursday doing RnD for SnailArmor. 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...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 5 min

564: Radial Dynamics Is Revolutionizing Off-Road Steering

Radial Dynamics (Eric Amato) is transforming off-road steering with innovative, durable solutions for better handling and performance. From rock crawling to overlanding, their expertise ensures smooth, controlled adventures. Not to mention the fantastic customer service. All the while Jimmy wanted to talk to Eric to learn about what was happening with his Power Steering on Bobcat. Radial Dynamics: Website, and Instagram Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires ...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 39 min

SnailMail: Minecraft to Overyellowstoning

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Alex from Botches offroad podcast talks to us about Minecraft Botches Offroad Podcast Caller 2: Richard from the wrong coast calls in to ask about safety tips for the driver Caller 3: Zac from OKC calls in with some Minecraft Tips Caller 4: Arron from Montana calls in to ask about the difference 8.4 and 8" Diffs Caller 5: Arron from Montana tells us about his business in Yellowstone Montana Overlanding CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you eve...

Dec 13, 202432 min

563: Jimmy Comes Up Short

This week, Tyler tells us about all the updates on Kermit, and maybe the conclusion to his alternator problems. While Jimmy finishes the smaller welding table... is it too short or maybe just right for Jimmy? 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. Congratulati...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 7 min

562: Budget Snow Camping

Do you want to do more cold weather camping? Tyler and Jimmy talk about some budget friendly gear that you would want to have. They also give you some fantastic tips and tricks to level up your cold weather camping. 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. Congr...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 14 min

SnailMail: Screen Time For Kids Over Camping

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Logan calls in to defend Toyota C-Clip Axles Caller 2: Zac from OKC tells us about a huge mistake Caller 3 & 4: Mr. Pool calls back to tell us more about the viscosity of cutting oils Caller 5: Baily from Better-Half Off-Road tells us about a solution for a possible blown head gasket Caller 6: Nick Gladiator on 17" Wheels thanks us for having his wife on the Podcast and tells us she will be racing again next year in the Rebelle Rally. Follow Her: @team_ultimate_r...

Dec 06, 202446 min

561: Thanksgiving Kitchen Fire

They are back from the Thanksgiving Holiday, and Jimmy and Tyler have lots of updates to give. They talk about the FNGs and birthdays and even do some reviews. After all the housekeeping, they talk about their Thanksgiving where Tyler went to the snow with baby Reid for the first time, and Jimmy's wife, the Assistant, started an oven fire. 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...

Dec 05, 20241 hr 5 min

560: Should Tyler Add A Body Lift

Lots happening during the holidays. Tyler and Jimmy are trying to get their rigs working before it's too late. They need to get everything working before Winer Fun Fest and King Of The Hammers. Hopefully, everything will stay together for Cruise Moab this upcoming April. Only a few more days for the 15% discount code with DuroBumps. Use discount code SnailTrail4x4 to get 15% off sitewide. This discount ends December 3rd. Have a business question? Want to learn more about business? Leave us a que...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 16 min

SnailMail: Gatekeeping Feedback

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: BeerCraig talks about how stupid the Electoral College is Caller 2: Tom Rosa talks about his group and gatekeeping for new people on the trail Caller 3: Benji from MAO had an idea about adding stickers on people widows to help gatekeep them from going on harder trails Caller 4: Brian from South Flordia tells Tyler about the K and N oil filters for the Bronco Need some Bumpstops? For this month only there is a 15% off discount to DuroBumps. Just use the code SnailTria...

Nov 29, 202432 min

559: Thanks Givin’

Tyler and Jimmy tried to keep this episode short but there were simply too many people to thank. They ran down the entire year of people who gave donations to the podcast for the listeners in the form of monthly giveaways. January - RollerCam February - Coyote Enterprises March - WaganTech April - SnailTrail4x4 May - MORRFlate (AirHub) June - Walter Surface Technolgies (Tool Month) July - Ultimate9 August - Gearwrench September - Factor55 October - SnailTrail4x4 November - DuroBumps December - S...

Nov 28, 202445 min

558: Off-Road Hoilday Gift Guide 2024 With SolveFunciton

Another Year of the Off-roader's / Overlanders Holiday Gift Guide has a fantastic wrap-up. Lots of fun ideas this year, and many of them are different from years past. Just like the last few years we did under $25, under $50, under $100, and over $100 categories. Massive thanks to Lee from SolveFunction for joining us this year. Under $25 Good Camping Stake (Lee) Peak Freezedried Desserts (Tyler) Coffee, but he likes BeadLock Coffee (Jimmy) Coffee Bags (Tyler) Glue Tread Glue (Jimmy) Beanie (Lee...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 9 min

SnailMail: Therapeutic Recreation

This Weeks Callers Caller 1 & 2: Nick from Montana called to tell us about the Latta and being able to get outdoors even when disabled. Caller 3 & 4: John from Maryland tells us about his Cumming oil filter issues and a little trick he has for draining the oil Caller 5: Tom from Clinkingbeardsstrong asks us about 22re wiring harnesses and what the differences from the resisters Caller 6: Lance, not the company gives Jimmy some feedback about how to talk to his wife Need some Bumpstops? F...

Nov 22, 202430 min

557: Lithium Killed Tyler’s Alternator

Tyler was able to find some time and do a little work on Kermit. He had a few discussions with Premiere Power Welder and Dakota Lithium about what happened to his alternator. Could it be that the Lithium battery was able to accept too much power? Meanwhile, Jimmy and the Assistant went out to a fundraiser for the Mini-assistant's theater. Afterward, they went to a local speakeasy and had horrible service. Only a few more days for the 15% discount code with DuroBumps. Use discount code SnailTrail...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 13 min
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