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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Make It Kustom Cab Over Ramp Truck: Maiden Voyage Issues, Some Get Fixed, Others Not So Much, Lets Road Trip This Thing 4500 km!

When things aren’t going right, you just go all in right? That’s what Brent and Karl are doing on the ramp truck! It’s got some issues, but they think they can fix them in the...

Cordless Impact Drive Testing: The Torque This Delivers Might Shock You! DeWALT’s New Quiet Hydraulic DCF870 vs M18 Surge

These are impact drivers, not impact guns/wrenches. These are the type that most folks would consider at home on a construction site, home DIYers toolbox, and the like. But this new DeWalt might...

Influence and Impact – Automotive TV Show History Part 2: Gas Monkey, Roadkill, Celebrity Cars, And More!

Here’s Part 2 of the Car Guy TV Shows edition of Influence and Impact. Check out what the boys have to say about Gas Monkey, Roadkill, Celebrity Cars, and More. Jason and Marcel are no...

Metal Shaping Video: Khaos Design Continues This Epic Project By Rebuilding The Front Roof Section Before Giving It A Chop!

The Khaos Design Stout build is something truly special because literally every piece of sheet metal is being customized in some way, shape, or form.  The talent being shown in this series is also...

Our Final Gallery Of Action Photos, And Views From The Pits, From The Southern Showdown Tractor Pulls At The North Carolina State Fair

We’ve got our final gallery of tractor pulling photos from David Whealon right here, from the North Carolina State Fair’s Southern Showdown event. If you have never been to a tractor pull...

Watching This Lego Technic Logging Truck Assemble Itself In Stop Motion Is Oddly Satisfying

Legos are among the coolest toys for kids and they have been for decades. From building the kits that the company sells to simply working with a bucket of parts to make something unique and all your...

We’ve Got Photos From The Hershey AACA Eastern Region Fall Swap Meet’s RM Sotheby’s Auction And Man Was It Full Of Cool!

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) One of the more interesting extracurricular activities available to the Hershey AACA Eastern Region Fall Meet attendees, is the RM Sotheby’s Auction. Held for over...

Newbern Is Visiting Some Cool Junkyards, But One Of Them Is Full Of Tri-Five Chevy’s You Can Buy!

If I was a rich man I would own soooooo much junk. And by junk, I mean amazing, awesome, sexy old iron that either needs to just hang out and look awesome, or maybe get a chance to get built some...

Featured Product: ADS Mesa 2.5 Series Shocks – Built Tough for Every Trail!

If you are looking for a new set of shocks for your truck or SUV, and want increased performance without breaking the bank, then these new MESA 2.5 Series shocks from ADS are the answer. These shocks...

Dirthead Dave Is Cutting The Front Off A Jeep! Well, One Of The Fronts Anyway – Famous Jeep Revival For The Unreal Adventure, Part 1.

If you have been a follower of 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine for a jillion years, then you probably remember a lot of their project builds over the years like I do. But one of their more famous...

Gallery #4 From The Invasion Car Show On The Street Of Deep Ellum Texas: Hot Rods, Customs, And More Packed The Streets!

We were on site in Dallas this weekend for the Deep Ellum Invasion Car Show and had a really good time. It’s not a huge show, but because of the fact that they take over two streets in Deep...

More Action Photos, And Views From The Pits, From The Southern Showdown Tractor Pulls At The North Carolina State Fair

We’ve got more tractor pulling photos from David Whealon, but this time they are from the North Carolina State Fair’s Southern Showdown event. If you have never been to a tractor pull and...

Halfass Kustoms $0 1951 Ford Rat Rod Project: The Engine Is In And Now It’s Time For Steering And Brakes!

Well, he’s back at it and rolling on with the zero dollar budget rod build. It’s looking like a real truck, and it’s even got an engine in it now! But if this thing is going to be...

Classic Tractor Video: In 1973 White Hired USAC To Run A Showdown Between Tractor Brands – This Is Awesome

When it comes to brand loyalty, farmers and tractor owners tend to make the average pickup driver look like a wet noodle. Many farming families have stuck with the same brand of machine for...