Off Road Toolbox

Today we have a Special Guest on the Show—Dave Benz.  We talk with Dave a bit to let him know what all the options are out there, but the real thing is to get him to come over to the Jamily !!  Listen in to the crew go over the options and have a little fun. Want that discount to use from Tread Lightly?  Here is the link:  https://treadlightly.org/support/members/ The Tool of The Day… Stuck in FL...

Jeoff gets schooled about AWD and 4WD.  He does know stuff but this is all new technology and is becoming more common vehicles.  Listen in and enjoy this new information as we learn it right along with you.  The Tool of The Day… Stuck in FL SOS comes into play for us.  We do show prep on some of the Facebook pages and find somethings that we can learn from.  Listen in about this JL that shouldn't...

Today we dive in to the age-old question, "Will 37" tires fit on my Jeep?" We dive into that question and the things that you should think about if you're waning to do 37" tires.  Will they fit?  Maybe.  Will I need to modify the jeep?  Yes.  Tune in to hear what we come to at the end for a suggestion to be able to fit those 37" Tennis Shoes The Tool of The Day… Bronco and Pritchett Canyon?  Liste...

Talking some different axles.  Listen in to help you understand the axle under your rig- The Tool of The Day… Youngsters – do we need to say more?  Listen in to the new fads that are out there that the young generation is attempting. We where all there at one time of our life.  Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the tools.   Make sure to Favorite the show on your favo...

The team talks about the fun that was had out at the Offroad Experience.  Huge thank yous go out to the team, and super special thanks to Scott and Jay for building this years course.  And we cant forget our Executive Director Charlene paid the team a visit to the park. The Tool of The Day… not so much of a tool, but more of someone that panicked while going over an obstacle and did a soft flop of...

Bart, Producer Rob, and Jeoff talk about the vendors they visited during Jeep Beach 2023, some of the deals they worked, and just an overall discussion of the vendors.  There where a bunch of new vendors there with us this year… The Tool of The Day… Don't always believe which way your GPS will send you.  Hear our story of someone taken 30 miles out of their way to get to our position.  Listen in a...

Today show is about CMM.  We talk about what Who they are, what they do, and how their product will enhance your ride.  Both Bart and Jeoff use their product and love what they have..  Great Company to deal with customer service is top notch.  Listen in to what we have to say about CMM -   Website:  cmmoffroad.com The Tool of The Day… Its about another seasoned offroader makes a bit of a mistake a...

The Toolbox talks about our partners for Jeep Beach 2023 that are local to the Daytona area.  A couple are also found outside the Daytona area.  There are some interesting tidbits on a few of our partners, Tune in to find out.      The Tool of The Day… A young couple in an all-wheel drive CRV.. Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the tools.   Make sure to Favorite the...

Justin Mclean and Dane Garvik from Fox Factory stop by the event at the speedway and we get into the weeds about shocks/suspensions/general Jeep builds--and BOY DO THEY HAVE GREAT INFO.  This is a MUST listen for anyone looking to build a Jeep or even maintaining their Jeep.  Great to know before purchasing a new already built Jeep too.  You'll find yourself listening to this podcast multiple time...

Special guest Chris M (Offroad Director) Bart, Jeoff and Producer Rob talk a bit about cracker ranch.  Some new things will be coming to the Ranch this year, And fingers crossed that there will be more trails open for everyone!  Listen in and see what could be going on out there. The Tool of The Day… not so much a tool but a warning to those that are riding around Ocala and other forest systems  –...

Special guest Don Cox, Florida's Tread Lightly Coordinator and South East's own Program Manager Lowell Eckart – Lowell and Don fill in Bart, Jeoff, special Guest Chris and our own Producer Rob on what Tread Lightly is about.  Lots of Info on what they do, how they do it, and what you can do to help out and even become active in Tread Lightly.  The Tool of The Day… No tool this week,  But do contin...

Today Bart, Jeoff, special guest Chris and Producer Rob talk about one of Jeep Beaches Sponsor, General Tire.  We dive in to a bit of what General Tires is about and some of the long history of this company.  Did you know that the company also owns RKO Radio and Pictures from Howard Hughes?  Neither did we!  Listen in as we discuss the tire side of this company and what things they offer us for of...

Welcome to Episode 33, in this episode we talk about Spiderweb Shade. Hear the story of this remarkable partner starting with an idea, and growing to a very cool product for all jeeps.  Listen in to the benefits of a Spiderweb Shade.  Don't forget to join them for the annual party on the beach – with the Shade Brigade.  www.spiderwebshade.com The Tool of The Day… A driver that for some reason deci...

Today we talk about one of one of our Major Partners that us the Official Communication Device with Jeep Beach, Rugged Radio - www.ruggedradios.com   -  Having talked about comms in a past episode ( Episode 8)  but we dive a bit deeper in to what Rugged Radios has to offer and who they are.  We used the Rugged Radios (hand held) out at the cracker ranch and though out the speedway during the event...

This episode Bart, Jeoff and Producer Rob become more educated on how to care for their rigs.  Our Special Guest and Partner of Jeep Beach, Destin2shine.com with the owner (Diego) coming in and talking to us about the new technology of products to protect your paint and interior.  They had some important news that they announced with us, and it was huge.  The Tool of The Day… Not so much our stand...

Tuners for the newer Jeeps is almost a requirement once you start Lifting, larger tires, and other things.  We talk about a few different brands and what they have to offer.   Tuners have many different options and some even give you fun things to do with your rig. The Tool of The Day… Todays tool is a PSA.  You hope that when you have work done on the rig that the person that is doing the work do...

Today we talk about fenders.  Just how many strings is on yours?  Nope wrong subject, not a musical podcast.  There are a few things that you should think about if your building a rig and are thinking about upgrading those fenders.  We talk a few Pros and Cons.  The Tool of The Day was a patron, turned volunteer that tried to skip across the pod at Cracker Ranch.  Not a tool in the way of bad, but...

This episode the guys talk about things to think about for going out on the trail with a group of people.  You hope that the person that is being your trail boss thinks about things that will help keep the group together, and safe.  But things do fall though the cracks when going out for a trail ride.  Our Tool of The Day… Involved a Trail Boss and the Tail Gunner. Listen in and try not to make th...

With the past events that have been going on, we wanted to see and thing of things to help you survive a major catastrophe.  What would you do if some one took out the power grid in your area?  Or a freak Tornado?  Do you have the ability to stay off the grid for a few days? The Tool of The Day… a youngster building a rig went on the cheap with some of the things he was buying and it will cost him...

Today we discuss what Tread Lightly is all about, and how it will benefit you and others.  Did you know you could take a class about what to do and not to do while on the trail .. for FREE !   There are a few perks that goes with being a member. The Tool of The Day… A school board employee try's to deliver a l generator for a project at school and you guessed it.. got stuck.  Don't be afraid to li...

Today we dive into the world of pulleys.  Listen to the guys talk about the different types, the pluses and minus of different type.  What do those little lines on most split pullies mean??  We have your answers and much more.  The Tool of The Day… A person in a leadership position thinks he knows more than a person that teaches how to use a winch... Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes...

This episode we go back into the subject of the High Lift Jack a bit deeper than we did in a prior show.  Listen to the different things that your able to do with the High Lift Jack.  We will say, GET TRAINING with someone on using this tool.  Please don't just buy it and start using it.  They don't call this thing the widow maker for nutin!  The Tool of The Day… This is about an instructor tool t...

Over the River and Through the woods we went, now we are stuck and no one is coming for a bit.  Now what do you do?  Listen in on things that are suggested to have in your vehicle all the time.  The supplies will change a bit for the season, but these are things to think about.  The Tool of The Day… Think Winter time, GPS went haywire, husband and wife… Tune in to find out what happed.  Or better...

Sitting around the Fire Pit, Red Rankin and Jerry Strickland, Directors of the Infield Obstacle course stop by the show to talk about the upcoming infield build and other news for the O Course.  We will say that the Mr. Smiths taught them well.  There were many things that they (Red and Jerry) couldn't confirm or deny.  The Tool of the Day – Jerry fills us in on the tool that didn't listen to spot...

The off road crew talks about things that could hurt you out in the wild.  Anything from certain plants to bugs and animals.  We have info post up on the Facebook page.  The Tool of The Day… Yeaaaa that didn't work out for him too well.. Listen in and try not to make the same mistakes by learning from the "tools".   Make sure to Favorite the show on your favorite podcast platform.  Like / follow o...