Car Guy Confessions With Jeff Smith – Bangshift’s Chad Reynolds and LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant Steal The Show!

This one was really fun. Our friends Marcel and Jason, the guys behind Auto Revolution and their Car Guy Confessions, Influence and Impact, and several other podcasts, invited me and our friend...

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How Much Horsepower Does An Engine Driven Cooling Fan Really Take From Your Engine?

We tested alternators, engine driven fans, and other accessories on the dyno years ago and I can tell you that most of the accessories on the front of your engine take very little power to turn under...

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HIGH FLYING FORMULA OFFROAD RACING FROM ICELAND’s HELLA 2026! COURSE 2 RACING ACTION

If you are new around there then you might not know that we seriously dig Formula Off-Road racing here at BANGshift.com. This is high flying, loud, and intense racing that involves what look to be...

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Why Is Torx So Bad And So Good At The Same Time? Testing Torx Bits And Explaining How They REALLY Work.

Anyone that works on cars and trucks is familiar with Torx fasteners and bits, as are anyone who’s done any DIY, deck, fence, or construction projects in recent years. There are some big...

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FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: Custom Fender Flares Built For Punishment! Truly Custom Fabrication.

Shannon is back at the fab work on the FJ40, with the rear bumper done, it’s time for fender flares. But these aren’t just any flares, as they will tie into the bumper out back for...

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Marketplace Find: This Survivor 1985 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Is Big Block Powered Gold! Big Block, TH400, 3.73, And 68K miles!

Wow what a score this one will be for someone. With less than 70,000 miles on the odometer, and interior and paint that look near mint, this big block 2500 Suburban will make a great family cruiser...

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Custom Land Rover Discovery Feature Video: Ian Johnson Builds A Land Rover Like You’d Never Expect

Ian Johnson is one of those guys that you almost never find behind the wheel of anything “average”. He’s more likely to be driving something with some rock rash and personality. So...

Ultimate Flap Disc Test: CGW And Warrior Face The Extreme Grinder Test Rig To See Which One Survives Best In Round 7.

A couple days ago we shared the video from Fireball Tool where Jason was building the ultimate grinding disc test rig in preparation for the ultimate grinding wheel test we’ve ever seen. And now it...

How To Install Freeze Plugs At Home: Squarebody Stuff Gets Started On Their 454 Big Block Chevy For Project Creampuff.

If you have never built an engine at home, then you might want to check this out! We’re following along as Chad from Squarebody Stuff starts the 454 build for his project truck they call...

Drive All The Way ACROSS THE USA in a 1941 ARMY JEEP with Péwé and Freiburger! What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

We recently shared the video of Freiburger and Pewe getting this 1941 Army Jeep running after sitting for nearly 40 years. The plan was for David and Rick to get in and drive this sucker 2,500 miles...

Unreal Adventure Part 6: Epic Views and Mountain Passes in Colorado Are The Perfect Backdrop For The Trails!

The Unreal Adventure has been epic so far, with great videos and stories all along the way. There is no way I can miss this one in the future, because it is just too good. In fact, I talked to Trent...

Happy Holley Days End Of The Year Sale Ends Today! Big Deals On The Brands You Love! Intakes, Exhaust, EFI, Ignition, Brakes, Resto Parts, And More.

Happy Holley Days are on, and their Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have been great. But Happy Holley Days End of the Year Sale is gone tonight! When the sale ends, so do their biggest deals of...

Halfass Kustoms $0 1951 Ford Rat Rod Project: Cutting Up A Functional Set Of Headers To Make Less Functional Headers

Well, he’s back at it and rolling on with the zero dollar budget rod build. It’s looking like a real truck, and it’s even got an engine in it now! But if this thing is going to be more than...

Inside with TMI – Winner Of The Best Custom Truck TMI Trim Award At The 2024 SEMA Show – Earl Brignac’s 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

A few years ago, a small group of people came together to create an awards program for those vehicles with amazing interiors at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Our friends Marcel, Jason, and Ross...

Street Weekend 2 The Movie! Here Is The Movie From The 2024 Edition Of The UK’s Only Drag & Drive!

It seems like there is a Drag and Drive event in every state now, and even in Canada, Australia, and Sweden. But what about the U.K.? I mean you can drive across the whole country in a matter of...

Who Makes The Best Adjustable Wrench? Testing Viewer Suggestions And More To Find Out Which Ones Suck

Adjustable wrench, crescent wrench, or monkey wrench, whatever you call them they are a staple in the toolbox of anyone who considers themselves handy at home. If you are the average car guy or girl,...

How To Do A Big Back Window Conversion On A C10 Chevy Pickup: Step by Step – Here’s How To Do It On An Already Finished Truck.

Early C10 trucks were available in a small back window model, or optionally a big back window. The higher trim level trucks were typically available with the big back window and they have been a...

Kevin Tetz Is Giving The Vice Grip Garage OBS A Flawless Paintjob: Or Is It Even Possible To Make This Truck Look That Good?

What kind of magic does it take to make a paint job really stand out, so that the finished project actually looks flawless? Is that even possible with today’s paints? Is it realistic? In order...

Ian Johnson’s Custom Off Road “Towverlander” Build: Like A Cheap Earthroamer Anyone Could Build!

For off-road fans who love expedition vehicles, there is nothing that compares to the Turtle Expedition and their series of Ford trucks that were built for extreme conditions, long term off-roading,...

Merry Christmas! We Hope You Enjoy Christmas With Family And Friends, And That Santa Brings You Lots Of Parts!

On behalf of the Reynolds family, along with our amazing BangShift.com sponsors, I’d like to wish all of our friends and readers a very Merry Christmas. We also send a hearty Season’s...