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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This 1975 Peterbilt Rig Rod Has A Big Block Chrysler Engine And Attitude For Days

Oh sweet mother of mercy! I have no qualms in telling anyone that will listen how much I love these big rig hot rod contraptions. The idea of taking a super tired old truck and chopping it down,...

These Folks Have Done It Right! Check Out This Insane RV!

We don’t even know what to say. This thing is so bad ass, and the fact that it’s self sufficient and off the grid in so many ways makes it even more awesome. You know how much of a freak...

With Only 60 Horsepower, Why Is This Flat Fender Willys CJ2A So Damn Cool?

With only 60 horsepower, this 1946 Willys CJ2A is probably one of the lowest with BangShift approval. And while we understand the allure of them from an American icon perspective, after all the MB...

What Do You Think Of The Samsung Safety Truck?

Have you seen the video of the Samsung Safety Truck yet? If the answer is no, don’t worry, it’s right here so you can answer the question after you watch it. If you have, get to...

This Is What Makes The Baja 500 And 1000 Crazy. Watch Ele Motorsports Start The Race

We’ve lived this, and yet the video still makes me cringe. The Baja 500 and 1000 starts are some of the craziest racing I’ve ever seen. In the video here, which shows the Ele Motorsports...

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Jet Hot’s 40 Premium High Temp Coating Colors Are All Right Here For You To See!

Jet Hot High Performance Coatings is at it again. Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, the company has developed 40 new premium colors for their high temperature coating line and this...

Ram To Offer 900 Foot-Pounds Of Torque With 2016 Heavy Duty Diesel – More Towing Capacity Warfare With Ford

(Photos: FCA US) The tow rating war that had been going on between Ford and Ram has been fairly quiet for a little bit. Ford decided to test to SAE J2807 towing specification and has kept claiming...

This Bobbed M923 Has A Ton Of Custom Work, A Luxo Interior, And Eight Foot Water Crossings Don’t Bother It

There are a shocking number of five ton trucks available for purchase these days through government surplus auctions. Most of them have pretty low miles and haven’t seen all that much use. They...

Bryce Menzies Baja 500 Pre-Runner Video Is Awesome

Bryce Menzies has become one of the stars of off-road racing, and we are so glad to see in this video that he not only knows how to handle a truck in extreme conditions, but also has a true love for...

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Watch Tom Meents Stick The Landing On A Monster Truck Double Backflip – This Is Crazy!

It was a busy week for monster truck racing legend Tom Meents. A couple of days ago we showed you the crazy video of Meents attempting a front flip in his monster truck (it supposedly did not count...

Watch Tom Meents Attempt (And Nearly Land) The First Monster Truck Front Flip Jump

(By Jason Mazzotta) – Tom Meents has forever been known as a wild man behind the wheel, from his early days in mud trucks throughout his time in the Maximum Destruction monster trucks and...

Vote For The Baja 1000 For The USA Today 10 Best!

We can’t believe it, but of 20 races around the world, the Baja 1000 is currently 2nd behind the Indy 500 in overall votes and just ahead of the Isle of Man TT which happened recently. We LOVE...

Throwback Thursday: SCORE Legend Parnelli Jones At Baja

When you hear the name Parnelli Jones, you either think Indy or Baja depending on your background. Of course he drove just about everything else, but in Baja he will always be known as one of the...

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Watch These Fabtech Jeeps Make Big Rocks Seem Like Nothing!

We’ve spent enough time on rock trails to know that the most mundane looking stuff can sometimes kick your ass. For example, the trail at Stoddard Wells called Pumpkin Eater. It’s a mix...

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