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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HIGH FLYING FORMULA OFFROAD RACING FROM ICELAND! THIS IS HELLA 2026, COURSE 1 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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Engine Dyno Video: The New BTR Gen 3 Hemi Trinity Intake Makes HOW Much Power?! Full Dyno Results!

The guys and gals at Brian Tooley Racing never slow down when it comes to developing parts that make horsepower and we love them for it. Their Trinity line of intake manifolds have been setting the...

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NORRA Baja Livestream: The National Off-Road Racing Association Takes On The Mexican Desert May 1-7!

The National Off-Road Racing Association has been putting on races since 1967 and is known for their Baja race that is a little less hardcore than SCORE’s BAJA 1000. Not that the racing...

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The WTF? Files: Check Out This Beast – Part Dodge Magnum, Part Ford Ranger!

The Dodge Magnum station wagon did come with available all-wheel-drive from the factory, essentially Mercedes-Benz’s 4MATIC system. It was popular in places where snow is an actual concern, or...

The International Harvester Sightliner Definitely Fits In The WTF? Files, But Visibility Was Great!

(Words by Greg Rourke) From the WTF? files comes a truck International Harvester designated the ACO and ACOF series, better known as the International Harvester Sightliner.      First question...

The Sin City BMW 2002 X2 Is An Old School BMW With All Wheel Drive!

Take one of the coolest models of BMW ever made, and add all wheel drive, plus a set of Super Swampers, and you get something like the Sin City BMW built 2002 X2. And while its extreme looks are in...

If You Are Thinking About Rebuilding Your Own 4L80e Like We Are, Watch This

I’ve built automatic transmissions several times. My first was a PowerGlide, the easiest automatic ever, and I’ve also built TH350 and Th400, and a couple of 700r4’s. But I’ve...

This Square Body K20 Suburban Speaks To Us And Tells Us To Thrash It Off Road

We’re in love with the fact that this K20 Suburban has solid axles, rides on 37″ military issue Wranglers, and is just rough enough outside to make us happy and not afraid to drive it...

If You Were Choosing A $10,000 Tow Vehicle And Family Truckster, What Would It Be?

We are always drooling over Craigslist Finds and stuff we see at the swap meet. Crew cabs, duallys, vans, and step vans. It’s a sickness, I know, but one that I share with many of you guys and...

There Is Something About This G2500 Chevy Van That Just Speaks To Us

We don’t know why, but vans just turn our crank for some reason. It’s weird, but every since having the Car Junkie Dodge Van, a cool Dodge Van with Cragars, custom striping and lettering,...

This Vintage Alsport Three Wheeler Would Look Good Under The Tree

Check this out! If you haven’t ever seen an Alsport Trisport Three Wheeler, that doesn’t make you weird. It isn’t like everyone had them. But once you see one you’ll never...

We Want This Crew Cab Unimog For Christmas!

Don’t you? After all, a Unimog is one bad ass off-road machine and we think we would look great driving it around town as well. And this Crew Cab Unimog is outfitted for about anything you...

This 1940 Power-Horse Tractor Is One Of The Most Interesting Pieces of Bridge Technology We’ve Ever Seen

Today’s world of mechanized farming would lead you to believe that man has been ripping around in massive tractors and machinery for hundreds of years when that really is not the case. While...

More Insanity On The Tracks Of The United Kingdom: Coach Demolition Derby!

You know that stereotype of the proper Englishman, sipping Earl Grey tea, nibbling on a biscuit when they’re hungry, dressed in browns and tans and muted greens? Proper, professional, and a bit...

Good News! RideTech C10 SteetGRIP Now Shipping – Order Yours Today!

Well the day has arrived that classic C10 truck fans have been waiting for. RideTech is now shipping their StreetGRIP package for those trucks out the door so now is the time to get your hot little...

SEMA 2016: Here Are 10 Of The Most Interesting, Eye Catching, and Cool Off Road Rigs We Saw

One of the best things about SEMA is the fact that with every year and every show, the vehicles on display get more and more awesome and diverse. For a long time, SEMA was about hot rods and muscle...

Check Out The New Holley Pint Glasses! Great Hot Rodder Christmas Gift!

These Holley Pint Glasses are the perfect, and affordable, gift for Christmas. Any hot rodder, racer, or car geek is going to dig these and at less than $15 they are a steal for a Christmas gift. We...