Moab is one of those places every off-roader wishes to visit one day. Tyler and Jimmy talk about the town, the surrounding area, and the trail’s high and low points. There is so much happening in and around Moab that it is difficult to remember everything. If you have a high Point that you enjoy please let us know. Additional Episodes about Moab 29…

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Desert Jordan from Vegas talks about organizing for a trail Caller 2: Desert Jordan called in to tell us about the Puppy Car Seat Belt (Link Below) Caller 3: Mr. Pool called to tell us about how he makes two hole-saws work Caller 4: Desert Jordan reminds us about how Tyler was having heater problems in ep 115 Caller 5: …

The heat is on! More overheating diagnostics on the 4runner, and some updates on the Samantha build! Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Send us old license plates: SnailTrail4x4 / MORRFlate 1065 National Dr, Suite 5, Sacramento, CA 95834 Want …

Tyle received a newsletter from BlueRibbon Coalition discussing all their current issues. He talks to Jimmy about what is happening and how you can support. Jimmy has a call to action to send him any or all organizations in your area that are fighting the good fight. He will create a page on the ST4x4 Website highlighting all these organizations so…

This Weeks Callers Caller 1 and 2: Zack from OK calls in to tell us about Stardew Valley and Top Thrills 2 Callers 3: Kevin, JDwheeler, called in to remind us to keep flappers separate. Caller 4: Lance not the company brings us an interesting topic about EVs Caller 5 and 6: Kevin, JDwheeler called in to talk about Tyler’s heating issues Caller 7: Z…

This last weekend was filled with all sorts of adventures! Tyler took his less than 4 month old son, Reid, out to Fordyce with some great friends. Jimmy went to the Ultra4 race at Prairie City, and got a lot of work done on Samantha. And then the boys went white water rafting! Come listen to all the fun! Please consider donating to our good friend …

There are many smaller trails in Northern California and Jimmy and Tyler talk about some of their favorites. They discuss the Gold Lakes area down to Niagra Rim with lots of trails in between. Most of these trails are in the Sierra Mountain range consisting of granite rock with high-elevation forest. Please consider donating to our good friend Sue …

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Nick, Gladiator on 28″, Called to correct us about some information from the slick rock podcast Caller 2 and 3: Zack from OKC called into talk about a previous episode and NARCAN Caller 4: Kevin Pool tells us about Camp Fire Permits and how its mainly California Caller 5: Dan from the PNW and the Avant podcast says he w…

Tyler played around on a tower and almost died in the heat, and to sharp objects, and to wasps while on a 20ft ladder. Jimmy messed up his welding table. What to do do fix it??? Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer gofundme.com/teamsuebun https://venmo.com/u/Bun-TrailWelder Walter Surface Technology week…

Nate talks to Jimmy and Tyler about this year’s OnX Off-Road Build Challenge. This year he is building a Jeep J10 pickup onto a Dodge Cummins rolling chassis. This is Nate’s second year in the challenge. Last year he made a highly custom Land Cruiser 80. They also talk about Nates new move to his house and the massive shop that he has. Go Vote for …

This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Tom up in Oregon talks about Tyler's electrical issueCaller 2: Doug from PA and Nicaragua has a possible solution for Tyler's overheating issueCaller 3: Lee from Cruisn2camp called in to ask us to go wheeling soonCaller 4: Nick from Montana to talk about the daily driver nonsenseCaller 5: Lance not the company wanted to…

Tyler and Jimmy had a fantastic Father's Day weekend. Tyler spent his time with the family while Jimmy finished up the welding table by breaking 3 drill bits. But he was able to finish the table and is very happy with the outcome. Then on Monday Jimmy helped his friend put a Dobinsons kit onto a 79 series Land Cruiser. Please consider donating to o…

Tyler and Jimmy talk to Lawless Corey about one of his favorite companies Walter Surface Technology. Walter Surface Technology is much more than some fancy grinding disks. We learn about everything from grinders to welding sprays, and more than one knowledge bomb was dropped about "consumables".Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bu…

Tyler and Jimmy were able to cover seven voicemails this week as they are on their ever persistent quest of trying to catch up on all the voicemails. Lots of random topics this week from some new and returning callers. It's always a blast to hear from you, keep them comingThis Weeks Callers Caller 1: Glen from Vergina phoned in to ask if his 80 cou…

Lots of Giveaways this week. Jimmy and Tyler had their first Walter Surface Technology winner, they finally rolled over 650 reviews, and the monthly May SnailSquad winner. There was also some talk about the SnailSquad Birthdays and 5 year members gifts. At the end, Jimmy talked about his trip to Shasta Lake and Tyler opened a gift from Karnage Weld…

Slick Rock and Deer Vally aren't just two additional off-road trails in the Sierra Nevadas. But they are some of the most fun trails to combine with one another. Each of these trails could very easily be done in a day and that is what makes them a fantastic weekend adventure when you put in an overnight. Watch SnailTrail4x4's YouTube videos on thes…

What does eating crow, torque, and clear coat all have in common? Nothing, but it's what Jimmy and Tyler discussed on this weeks episode of Snail Mail. Lots of random callers and they once thought that they might be able to catch up with all the feedback. Now they are quickly realizing that it might not be possible.This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Lanc…

Tyler and Jimmy went down to beautiful Clovis California to attend Marlin Crawler's Celebration Of Life event. There was a good turnout with some well know people in the industry attending. The cemorny was quite fun and there were lots of great stories about Marlin. After the main event, there was a truck show out in the sparkling with many Toyota …

This month is Tool Month. Follow along all month for your chance to win many great prizes. Tyler and Jimmy discuss Tyler's favorite trail. Tyler loves this trail so much that he had the middle name of his child named after this trail. Barrett Lake trail is a fun in and out trail with a few obstacles. But it is only open for a few months a year so i…

Tyler and Jimmy listen to your voice mails and this week they were all about episode 502 - should you have a daily driver. Lots of different opinions and thoughts on this topic and they thought it was fun to hear your views on the topics. This Weeks Callers Caller 1: Nick Gladiator on 29s calls in to ask the boys about their opinion on how he shoul…

Tyler and Jimmy discuss what they did over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. Jimmy went out of town with his entire family and spent the weekend at Bodega Bay. They relaxed by the beach, flew a kite, dug some holes, and went on a hike. Tyler actually got some work done on his rig and discovered some new heating issues.Please consider donating to ou…

The Fordyce Creek Trail is one of the hardest trails in Northern California and Tyler and Jimmy talk about their favorite points of the trail. With steep inclines, rocky passages, and beautiful alpine landscapes, it's a popular destination for outdoor adventure. Fordyce Creek adds to the charm, winding through the wilderness and offering opportunit…

This week we have 24 voicemails and there is no way Tyler and Jimmy will get through them all in one week. That said they did get through a good chunk of them on this episode trying to get caught up. This week callers are from all over the United States and are talking about many different topics. This is one of the reasons Jimmy and Tyler love the…

Tyler and Jimmy play catchup and find out what each other has been up to over the past week. Jimmy did a lot of work cleaning the shop and getting ready to work on Samantha. In the mix of all that he also installed the Bay Area Metal Fab (BAMF) Rock Sliders onto Charlotte the Tacoma. Tyler was able to get free for a day from work and from baby Reid…

There are many amazing key points to the Rubicon Trail that aren't crazy obstacles. Tyler and Jimmy discuss some of the features that make the Rubicon the gem it truly is. From reasons why they enjoy going out onto the trail to some of the history that is just too cool not to share with people. The Rubicon Trial truly is a one-of-a-kind life high p…

So many voicemails and not enough time. Tyler and Jimmy are loving this new segment where we get to hear from you, the listener. Call the hotline and leave them a message and you will hear it on a future Snail Mail episode. All you got to do is call 916-345-4744This Weeks CallersCaller 1-3: Zach from Okahloma called in to talk about his heater issu…

It's been a long time since Tyler and Jimmy have spoken with our good friends over at the Total Off-road Podcast. Steve and Mike were happy to jump on the line and join them for some fun random discussions. They all spoke about everything from offroading to milk, with a little bit of Toyota bashing and a lot of discussion about their own vehicles.P…

This week Tyler and Jimmy discuss the true question on when should you have a daily driver? Is there a point at which your off-road rig is mainly for off-roading and not made for the day-to-day tasks? When does that point happen and why time of daily driver should you get?Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Ca…

Many random callers this week but the one semi-common topic they all had was that they were happy to hear Tyler's voice again. Once again thanks for the continued feedback and support, please keep calling in!This Weeks CallersCaller 1 - Clint called in to talk about Ultra 4 Rigs weight and Red CardsCaller 2 - Tom gives us a breakdown of how he buil…

Tyler and Jimmy talk about how much fun the 500th Episode Live Stream was, and how much they enjoyed seeing all your pretty faces. Then Tyler spoke about going wine tasting. Jimmy also went wine tasting while he was out at the Boonville beer festival where he never found Blake.Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fig…

Wow, Jimmy and Tyler are shocked that they have made it 5 years and 500 episodes. They couldn't have done it without you, and they want to celebrate with you. You can Join Jimmy and Tyler live tonight where they will be hosting a live stream podcast talking about the past few years and giving some big thank you. You will be able to find them on Mic…

A bunch of different topics were covered in this week's SnailMail episode. Everything from Hummer to Jimny's. We are enjoying this new segment and we hope you are also. If you have any questions or feedback please feel free to call in.This Weeks CallersCaller 1 - Chris Paul called in to talk to us about Throdal Contolars and how they are great for …

Tyler and Jimmy have a bit of catching up to do. Tyle talks about a few news articles and the new MORRFlates product that is being released, the AirHub. The AirHub will automatically stop deflating or inflating your tires at your desired pressure. Jimmy talks about his trip into the Nevada desert with the Hi-Landers 4wd Club to see some wild horses…

Me-So Customs talks to Jimmy about how he got started in the Tacoma market. From his start wrenching with his father to working at a 12-volt car audio shop Stuart has always been into modifying vehicles. As soon as he got a Toyota Tacoma he decided that it needed some slight updates and he took it upon himself to make the changes. His first officia…

Lots of great callers this week and thanks to everyone calling in. Tyler and Jimmy are having a blast answering your questions and maybe even getting a little schooled themselves. This week they answered four voicemails.This Weeks CallersCaller 1 - Brian from New York has a question about Hybrid Tires Caller 2 - Lance called in to tell us about the…

Jimmy and Tyler are back at it and they are playing full catch-up. Jimmy was out at Cruise Moab helping Lee from Cruising Two Camp put his rig on its wheels. Tyler sold his Grandmpa's Preis and went to MetalCloak Skills Day. They also discussed the Sue Lee Bun Benifit.Please consider donating to our good friend Sue Lee Bun and help her fight Cancer…

Kyle and Duane drove all the way down to meet up with us at the RubiTracks Invitational from British Columbia, Canada. They had some fun stories of their trips down the California and drove some interesting rigs (Jeeps). Jeepin' Jimmy was excited to chat with them and learn more about their rigs and their travels.Kyle - highgroundbynightfall: Insta…

Day two of Cruise Moab was very exciting with Lee and friends going to off-road the Steel Bender Trail, and Jimmy and Paul attacked Pritchett Canyon. There was fun times on both trails and Lee and Jimmy talk about them. Both stories have a possible roll over fear.Send us old license plates:SnailTrail4x4 / MORRFlate1065 National Dr, Suite 5, Sacrame…

Day one of Cruise Moab was fantastic. Jimmy, Lee and some friends did the trail Kane Creek. Jimmy was the only one of our group that has done the trail before. Jimmy and Lee talk about the day and all the fun random experience that happened. Like, Lee not making it to vehicle inspection, a 100 series with a Tundra back window, and running into Stel…

Jimmy had a chance to take Kermit out on the RubiTrack for the RubiTracks Invitational. While Jimmy was at the event he got to catch up with Scott the owner of RubiTracks. Jimmy asked Scott about the history of the company, how he came up with the design, and if he has always had a love for offroading. Little did Jimmy know that it was a Canadian c…

Tyler and Jimmy are back at it, we were able to get together and record a Snail Mail episode. This week they covered five phone calls but they are from two people. Phone CallsCaller 1, 2, and 3 - Zach from Oklahoma called in to talk to us about his Coolent issues. Tyler and Jimmy are trying to help him figure out why he doesn't have any heat inside…

Tyler joins Jimmy this week giving us a sneak peek into his daddy's life. Tyler talks about his new baby boy Reid and how he and the Secretary are surviving. They even went to the NorCal Rock races this last week. Meanwhile, Jimmy took Kermit up to the snow and joined five other guys for the first Rubitracks Invitationals. Send us old license plate…

Does off-roading a 1/10 Scale RC Crawler make you a better off-roader? Brandon from Vanquish Products says yes. Jimmy talks to Brandon about how Vanquish Products got their start, how they got into the RC world, and what type of RC Crawler Accessories they make. They dive into the deep of how RC suspension is similar to your rig's suspension. They …

Jimmy talks about some offroading tips and tricks and why you should carry freeze-dried foods in your rig at all times. The main reason is that in case of an emergency. There are many reasons you could be stranded out in the wilderness and having extra food is never a bad thing. Freeze-dried foods have come a long way in the last few years and they…

Benji joins Jimmy this week to talk about how his new offroading podcast the New Found Overland Podcast. They talk about why he stopped the old one, and what gave him motivation to start again. The New Found Overland podcast is going to have some new features and video aspects that the old one didn't have. Benji and Jimmy do have some in-the-weeds …

I know you have been there… Trying to decide if you wanted to use the hand warmers or save them for another day, well now you don't have to. Jimmy shares his love of hand warmers, but just any hand warmers. He loves the Hot SnapZ brand primarily because they are reusable. Once you get a few of these you never have to worry about whether you should …

JD from the Trailhead Podcast joins Jimmy on this week's episode of the SnailTrail4x4 Podcast. They discuss what it was like growing up in Chicago and how he got his start in off-roading. Why JD moved to Colorado, how he started writing for Trails Off-road, and how that all fell into line for him to start his own podcast.The Trailhead Network: Webs…

SnailTrail4x4 Product Tribute is brought to you by MORRFlate 10.6 PSI Pro. Jimmy talks about the highlights of this beast of an air compressor and why it has such a high-duty cycle. MORRFlate made some smart decisions when they were redesigning this air compressor and figuring out ways to disperse the heat. Not to mention the best feature is settin…

Alex from Wagan Tech joined Tyler and Jimmy this week to discuss their new Lithium Cube power stations. The new EX5 and EX18 are packed with new features from different connections to better-designed creature comforts. Jimmy is really excited about the UPS feature on the EX18 allowing him to use the Lithium Cube daily in the house to save his compu…

Jimmy replaces Tyler this week with the Assistant. The two of them were about to attend the Rubicon Trail Foundation fundraiser Black Tie and Boots. It was a fantastic event, with great food, and a massive raffle. They had to leave early because Jimmy had some college mates coming over to spend the night because there was a chainsaw party happening…