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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Our SEMA Show 2024 Coverage Continues! Check Out The Cool Stuff We Have Been Seeing At The Show!

We’ve got another gallery right here gang, and it is full of cool stuff. If you missed any of our previous photos, use the link below to see them all. We’re at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas...

Work Continues To Get A Custom Bed On The Two Front Jeep Project – Famous Jeep Revival For The Unreal Adventure, Part 2

Dave Chappelle is back at it and thrashing to get this whole Jeep rebuilt, converted, and maintained so that he can get it to the 2024 Unreal Adventure. By the way, the event is more than a days...

More SEMA Show 2024 Photo Coverage: Cars, Trucks, Customs, Hot Rods, Parts, And More From The SEMA Show In Las Vegas!

We’re at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas checking out all  of the greatness of the automotive aftermarket and one of the largest gatherings of automotive aftermarket professionals and...

Looking For A Custom Interior For Your Hot Rod? What If We Told You Etsy Was A Reasonable Option For DIY Builds?

(Words by Charles Wickam) If you’ve done any internet shopping looking for something inexpensive, and searched sites like Temu, Aliexpress, and Etsy, you probably question the quality of the...

Did Finnegan’s OBS Truck Get Finished In Time For SEMA? Will It Run? Will It Drive?

Finnegan’s OBS GMC will undoubtedly be a fun and cool ride, but will it run and drive and be ready to go at the SEMA Show? Or will it be a roller that just looks cool? There are plenty of those...

Gallery #3 From The Swap Meet And Car Corral At The AACA Fall Regional Meet at Hershey! Parts, Rides, And So Much More!

We’re back with more! This event is so huge and Grippo shot the hell out of it, so this is not our last gallery by a longshot. We have hundreds more photos to share from Joe Grippo’s trip...

SEMA Show 2024 Photo Coverage: We Share The Cars, Trucks, Customs, Hot Rods, Parts, And More From The SEMA Show In Las Vegas!

We’re at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas checking out all  of the greatness of the automotive aftermarket and one of the largest gatherings of automotive aftermarket professionals and...

Does This $19 Ratchet Prove That Premium Ratchets are a Waste of Money?! Let’s See.

We’ve talked about it a bunch here on BANGshift.com, and by it I mean cheap tools. I don’t have a big budget so I’m a bang for your buck kind of guy, like most of you out there....

Not Stock Photo Car Show Video: The Thorndale Car Show, Hot Rod Garage Texas Shop Tour – Local Car Show – Vintage Fords

John Jackson is back at it with another car show video, but in a rare situation. He actually had a day off on a weekend, which I can tell you from first hand experience, doesn’t happen very...

Gallery #2 Of Swap Meet And Car Corral Photos From The AACA Fall Regional Meet at Hershey!

We’ve got tons more photos to share from Joe Grippo’s trip to the Hershey AACA Fall Meet, and if you have missed any so far, we’ve got a link down below. This is one epic show and...

How To Replace The Door Glass And Manual Regulator On Your Squarebody. The Glass Is NOT All The Same Year To Year!

A squarebody is a squarebody, right? Well, there might be some differences that aren’t the ones you already know. Clearly the 1973-1980 trucks are different in body shape, trim, and grilles up...

Derek Bieri And Vice Grip Garage Are Giving Away This Yenko Tribute Chevy Nova Restomod! 6.0 LS, 4 Speed, And More!

Another bad ass car giveaway! The giveaways just keep getting bigger and better all the time, and with everyone seeming to get into the game, you have chances to win cars and more just by buying a...

Swap Meet And Car Corral Photos From The AACA Fall Regional Meet at Hershey! Gallery #1

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) By now you probably have seen the Iron Trap guys excellent video coverage of the massive AACA Fall Regional Meet at Hershey. But here I come anyway with a...

Wickam Thinks This Might Be The Best Road Trip Video On YouTube! Is He Full Of It? Or Is He Right?

(Words by Charles Wickam) I have to have one of the most random youtube feeds, and insane recommendations, because I could be watching a travel vlogger riding a freight train thru central America, a...