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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eBay find: This 1949 Ford T6 Wrecker is Flathead Powered Perfection

When it comes to seeking and finding tow trucks on the internet, I probably do it far too often. I love seeing these trucks in all of their various forms. That being said, this one came as a complete...

This Bobcat Mounted Automatic Chainsaw and Log Splitter Is Gearhead Genius In Action (Video)

There are few things that I find cooler than attachments that run off of tractors and equipment. From the old belt driven stuff hanging off the back of Ford tractors to dig post holes, run small...

We Wish Chevrolet Had Built Half Ton Crew Cab Short Bed Trucks Like This One

Now you can walk into your Chevrolet dealer and buy a brand new half ton short bed crew cab truck. But you couldn’t in the square body era. And that sucked. Don’t get me wrong, we...

Bitchin’ Photos: The Origins of Mud Boggers, Swamp Buggies, and Monster Trucks?

We were tipped off to some simply awesome photos from the early 1950s that depict scenes we believe to show the earliest forms of mud bogging, swamp buggies, and monster trucks. Like doodlebugs on...

One Owner 1977 Chevrolet Dually With Only 62,000 Miles! We Want.

Admittedly, a standard cab dually is not the most functional truck you could possibly buy but they sure do look damn cool. This 1977 Chevrolet Dually in particular is not only 1970’s...

This 1978 Ford F-250 Is A Real Highboy! Part Freightliner, Part Show-Quality Truck, Together Is Perfect!

I honestly have no idea how long it’s been since I found a giant truck that is worthy of showcasing for the express purpose of causing Brian to make a noise that is a cross between an excited...

Video: This 1954 Ford F800 4×4 Marmon Herrington Van Pelt Fire Truck Is Original Paint, On Original Tires And Amazing!

This is less of a truck and more of a giant red unicorn. What you are looking at is a 1954 Ford F800 4×4 Marmon Herrington Van Pelt Fire Truck. That combination of words is so rare that you...

Mule City 300 Action Coverage: Crazy Mini-Rods, Unlimited Tractors, and More

(Photos by David Whealon) – Other than a day at the drag races, you are not going to see more mechanical diversity at a motorsports event than you are at a truck and tractor pull. Like drag...

Mule City 300 Pulling Action: More Engine Screaming, Dirt Chomping Action From North Carolina!

(Photos by David Whealon) – If you are thinking that we have had a ton of event coverage recently from Galot Motorsports Park you are right! After a comprehensive rebuild the track has hit the...

Ever Wonder What Happened To Marty McFly’s Toyota? Here’s The One Remaining Real Deal And It’s Wild Story!

It certainly beat having to borrow Dad’s ragged out, ready-to-die Nova, that’s for sure. Any fan of the Back to the Future franchise probably knows the ins, outs, and every tiny detail...

A Legend Crushes His Way Into The Sunset – Bigfoot Hero Jim Kramer Is Retiring

Growing up I rooted for the Boston Red Sox, I rooted for Bruce Allen, and I rooted for Jim Kramer. Kramer of course is the iconic driver of Bigfoot monster trucks and it has been announced the...

When The Mega Trucks Run Freestyle In Florida, Anything Goes…Flight Included!

We have to wonder: where is the line between a mega truck and a monster truck? Because from what we’ve been seeing from the South, the only two differences are tire sizes and a noticeable lack...

Pulling Coverage Insanity: The 3rd Annual Mule City 300 At Galot Motorsports Park

(Words and photos by David Whealon) – Holy Smokes!! When Galot Motorsports Park announced that they had 10 Grand National classes on the card for the 3rd Annual “Mule City 300” NTPA...

This 1957 Ford Tram Would Be Awesome! Hot Rod Tours? Food Truck?

We can think of a several things to do with this 1957 Ford Tram, but we’re pretty sure you’ll come up with some other ideas too. When I first saw this thing on Craigslist I though...