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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Now Snap-On Copied Harbor Freight? A Better Ratcheting Wrench? Who Does It Better Though?

Well here’s one you don’t often see, Snap-On appears to have copied Harbor Freight’s ICON brand instead of the other way around like most folks usually think. I’m a fan of...

Brent at Halfass Kustoms Is Building a 1951 Ford Rat Rod. And He’s Doing It With A Zero Dollar Budget! Can He Pull It Off?

We love Brent’s drive and determination, but it may be his resourcefulness and creativity with used parts that impresses me most. I remember when I first started watching his channel, and he...

In the Aisles Podcast With Vice Grip Garage’s Derek Bieri And Special Guest Jared Pink From The Questionable Garage

You may not realize that Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage does a Podcast for the O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel, but he does and the guests have been pretty good so far. I’ve...

2 x 4 Riser Wheel Stands – Why Do Most Professional Builders Use Them In Their Shops? Why Not Something Else?

Whenever you walk into a fancy pro builder’s shop you’ll find cars and trucks sitting on wheel stands made of 2×4 lumber. Sometimes there are race ramp stands, sometimes other...

The BEST Professional Guide to Painting Wheels! There Are Simpler Ways, But If You Want To Paint Wheels Like A Pro, Then This Is How You Do It.

There are lots of ways to paint wheels, and you can do some really great stuff with rattle cans, but if you want to put the toughest and smoothest finish on a set of painted wheels, so they survive...

Does Loctite Thread Locker Work The Way You Think It Does? I Bet You Don’t Know THIS About Loctite! Real Testing Results

Blue and Red are the most common threadlockers that we all use on our hot rods and race cars. There are other colors, but the reality is that those are actually categorized as retaining compounds...

There Once Were Giants: This 1950s Video Showing Off The New Caterpillar D9 Shows The Beginning Of Massive Earthmovers

People who like big equipment know that the Caterpillar D9 tractor is one of the most well known, well developed, and widely used machines around the world. In this day and age of mega-giant...

New Junkyard Inventory! Check Out This 1979 Dodge 1/2 Ton 4X4 Shortbed Power Wagon 150! 360 Powered! Solid Truck!

Chad’s got some new inventory at the wrecking yard, and if you are looking for a solid Power Wagon project to start, then this one might be the right choice for you. It’s a solid truck, is 360...

Dave Chappelle Dirthead Shed Tire Reviews: Mud Terrains? All Terrains? What Works Best For What Application?

I’ve owned way more lowered 2wd vehicles than lifted 4×4 off-road rigs, but when I have had an off-road truck I most often like an aggressive tire. My favorite tire on my lifted 1992 Chevy...

This 1980s Caterpillar Promotional Video For The 785 Off-Highway Haul Truck Is EPIC – From Engine Building On Up!

My love for promotional sales videos is well known here. They provide a cool look inside different companies and products from the past and to me, they are fun to watch. None of them has been as fun...

Pat And Frankie Put A Godzilla Through It’s Paces: 600 Plus Horsepower Without Even Working Hard. Check Out The Easy Upgrades Right Here!

When Ford announced the Godzilla engine a few years ago, everyone was super excited about it, but then it seemed like it took forever for people to actually get their hands on them. That is NOT an...

The Accuracy of OIL LIFE Indicators REVEALED! How The Hell Can These Things Possibly Know? Oil Experts Tell Us If They Are Close To Right?

Oil change places hate them, dealerships love them, and yet the same people ignore them that used to ignore the sticker on their windshield that said an oil change was due at some future odometer...

Are Any Of These Budget Tool Sets Worth Buying? Which One Has Tools Worth Using And Is Actually A Good Value?

Smaller tool kits are handy as hell. Whether it is to have in the house for minor stuff, or to carry in your car or truck, having a small tool kit can be handy. I know that my mom has her own tool...

Finnegan’s One Day Engine Transformation! He Installs a Blower on his OBS Truck For More Power And More Burnout Grins.

Finnegan’s OBS GMC is going to be one sweet ride. Hell, it was awesome stock since it has almost no miles on it and was relatively untouched. There is no way I could have left it alone and not...