Snail Trail 4x4 Offroad Podcast

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/ Instagram -   / hotmetalfab   YouTube -    / @ho...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1 & 2: Beer Craig has some compressor questions Caller 3: Rover Don has some 614 safety feedback Caller 4: Richard from Atlanta asks how do people go from East to West to wheel? Caller 5: Richard from Atlanta says Jeep Life bothers me Caller 6: Richard from Atlanta has some vehicle battery questions CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!...

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://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/survey/ Yokohama Ti...

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://blueribboncoalition.org/ Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.rub...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: SoCal Clint talks about how much Poop he saw on the Rubicon Trail Caller 2: SoCal Clint talks shit on the Auburn Jeep Club Caller 3: SoCal Clint apologizes for 3 messages Caller 4: Richard from Atlanta asks what the deal is with Jeeps, Toyotas, and Fords vs Rovers Caller 5: Richard from Atlanta asks about wheeling in AZ CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to h...

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://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/survey/ Yokohama T...

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: Website: https://www.floridatrailteamchallenge.com/...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Richard from Atlanta talks about how we are all wrong with Trail Ratings Caller 2: Richard from Atlanta calls to remind us about tools Caller 3: Richard from Atlanta gives us his final thoughts Caller 4: Our Local Stripper Reid talks about toasted Cheeze-Its Caller 5: Alex from Botches Off-Road talks about Bear Spray Caller 6: Justin from Chico corrects Jimmy on Cummin...

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 Winners! Congratulations to A13XMONT, who won a set...

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 Trail to help air everyone up as they were leavin...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Wreck-it-Rob tells everyone to come out to the Medicino Fair, where he will be showing off the Mega-Green MFn Mud Truck Caller 2: Keith from Evolved Racing gives Uncle Pools some feedback and tells Jimmy about the temperature sensor location Caller 3: Keith from Evolved Racing gives Uncle Pool some AC Advice Caller 4: Dan from Advants Podcast asks why we aren't LS'ing...

The Assistant and Mini Assistant join Jimmy on this week's podcast. They discuss their trip to the Undisclosed Location. The Assistant talks about how important it is to have a camp toilet, the Mini Assistant tells everyone how crazy of a driver Jimmy is, and Jimmy talks about how cold the water is... but he still got in. Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/survey/ Yok...

Jimmy and Tyler are falling so far behind that they are publishing a special SnailMail episode in an attempt to catch up on Voicemails. Hopefully, they can roll through them today. Caller 1: Frank Gillespie tells Tyler he is a Holiday Inn ExpressCaller 2: Frank Gillespie talks about Mike Lee's ProposalCaller 3: Wreck It Rob talks about trail ratingsCaller 4: Kevin from Colorado calls out Zac and a...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Zac from OKC calls to tell everyone about McNellies Bar Caller 2: Zac from OKC talks about white water rafting Caller 3: Zac from OKC tell us about the licence plates he sent Caller 4: Lance, not the company, thanks us for the safety tips Caller 5: Lance, not the company, CRAP IG Response 6: Brian Moffett reminds everyone to keep their hands inside Caller 7: Kevin from...

Tyler went camping for the annual Madhatter's Summer Picnic at Icehouse Resort. He took the Ford and the Lance for the night but didn't do any wheeling. Jimmy has had a crazy week with the Assistant dragging him to two amazing concerts, and he dragged the Assistant to the State fair and Sac Republic soccer game. Reminder: Sign up for the Rubicon AAT work project at the event page below. OnX is don...

Last round of the Would You Rather questions that have been sent in by the listeners. This round featured many random and fun questions, with some of the questions focusing on K-Trucks. Tyler and Jimmy have limited knowledge about K-Trucks, but it was sure fun answering them and thinking about what might be possible. Photo credit to the Peck Brothers for their awesome looking K-Truck. Reminder: Si...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Butt Dial Brian says he doesn't like Toasted Cheese-Its Caller 2: Zac from OKC give us an update on wheels Caller 3: Alex from Botches off-road talks to us about packouts and packing per season. Caller 4: Alex from Botches off-road continues the conversation on trail ratings and drivers' experience Caller 5: Tarron says he has started anger management Caller 6: Nick fr...

Tyler tells everyone about all the small things that he fixed on Kermit. Hopefully, with the fix, Kermit will stop leaking. Jimmy is home from Hawaii, and he talks about how much fun the family had on the island. Jimmy also tells everyone about a new blog that he and the Assistant are starting for all their travels. Follow along with JAE's Jaunts: Instagram, Facebook, and WebsiteReminder: Sign up...

Tyler sits down and chats with Brian from 4Wheel Underground about all the goodies they have been launching. From in house heims (cartridge and regular!), to NO UPCHARGE aluminum links, to being able to order whatever you want a la carte and website updates.... its a lot to go through with a LOT of really awesome updates for the company and people looking to build suspensions. Reminder, sign up fo...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: BigTX Travis puts on his tinfoil hat Caller 2: Richard from Atlanta calls about shop tools Caller 3: Alex from Botches Off-road likes the trailer talk Caller 4: Rover Don says Happy Father's Day Caller 5: Mr. Annomaos says no fireworks on the Rubicon. CALL US AND LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL!!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask...

Tyler tells everyone about the official restart of the Adop-A-Trail. There was a meeting with the El Dorado County, Friends of the Rubicon, Rubicon Trail Foundation, and any or all Adopt-A-Trail members that wanted to join. They met at Ellis Creek and talked about the new maintenance shed. Tyler then tells us about everything that is going on with his section and how OnX Off-Road is really steppin...

Tyler tells us all about his trip out on the Rubicon for the Toyota Land Cruiser Association Rubithon event. He catches everyone up with all the work on Kermit that needed to get done before his trip. And tells us about all the karnage that happens on the 4Runner Mini Truck run... most of it was mainly his. Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/survey/ Yokohama Tire Winn...

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Brian Boondock Hamerloc tells us about bringing a cat into the house Caller 2: Brian calls back to say it was June 6th Caller 3: Florida Frank says he is William Ekc Caller 4: Florida Frank says he is willing to hide tokens Caller 5: Rover Don says Radios are magic Caller 6: Zac from OKC said he is sending us a package Caller 7: Jeremy from SoCal says we are overthinki...

Tyler and Jimmy were both out on the Rubicon this last weekend, but they were not wheeling together. As a matter of fact, they didn't even see each other. This is Jimmy's report of his weekend meeting up with friends from Colorado and wheeling into Buck and wheeling the RTF Granite Loop. Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation.org/survey/ Trail Revival Project by onX Offroad +...

Tyler and Jimmy were able to catch up even though they were not together. Tyler was out at the TLCA Rubithon event, being lazy at the Rubicon Springs while Jimmy was already home from the event. Tyler gives everyone some firsthand knowledge of what is going on during the event, from the RC Rock Crawling competition to the Winching Class. Take the Survey from RTF: https://www.rubicontrailfoundation...