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FJ45 Rock Crawler Project Update: Oops… Making Cool Parts And Then Having To Fix Them.
Anyone who has built a car, truck, motorcycle, or whatever has at some point or another built a part for their ride only to find that their perfectly designed part had a flaw that kept the next part...
Dakar 2022 Video Highlights: Stage 4 Was Full Of Flipping And Cartwheeling, Which Is Not The Way To Finish A Dakar Rally.
Stage 4 was tougher than a bunch of racers wanted, as several misjudged the terrain and found that when the front bumper find the ground at speed, and the rear tires are more than a couple feet off...
Job Done: Check Out This Second And Final Part Of The Big Compressor Restoration
Here’s the second and final part of the big compressor restoration we started to show you yesterday. Talk about awesome, this machine really is interesting. This video concentrates on the power...
DAKAR 2022: Stage 3 Highlights From The Sand! Things Are Getting Real Interesting And There Are Still 10 Days Of Racing Left!
Dakar 2022 is on and man is it already living up to its reputation of being one of the toughest races in the world. Famous racers and teams, well known for their prowess in the sand and on Dakar in...
FJ45 Rock Crawler Project: Headers And Exhaust, Rear Shock Mounts, And More!
Exhaust and more going together in this episode of the FJ45 Rock Crawler project, where nothing ever seems to go together without some cutting and welding, no matter what the plan. Check out the...
Top Tech: Emily and Aaron Take Care Of An Early Bronco Soft Top Install
It’s been a few years since I did a soft-top install on a Jeep, Bronco, or the like. The first one I ever installed was NOT a Bestop and while it worked for a 20 year old kid, it was never as...
Sand Fun Video: Ken Block’s Ultimate Sand Slayer Vs. 2000HP Wheelie Monster In The Dunes
Playing in the sand dunes is a favorite winter sport for many folks from the western states, and they can be found at places like Glamis during the holidays and every available weekend starting...
Dakar 2022: Stage 1 Extended Highlights From The World’s Longest And Most Famous Off-Road Rally
Dakar 2022 is on and man is it already living up to its reputation of being one of the toughest races in the world. Famous racers and teams, well known for their prowess in the sand and on Dakar in...
Show Video: Dino’s Git Down Part 2, The Coolest GM Truck Show In The Country?
Here’s video number 2 from Dino’s Git Down 2021! Dino’s Git Down originally started out as a group of friends getting together at Dino’s place with their trucks and over the years it...
Towing Shouldn’t Be A Drag: The Ridetech LevelTow Is About Comfort, Safety, Your Truck and Trailer’s Longevity
When it comes to towing, there are more forces at work invisibly on your truck and trailer than most people can comprehend. From what’s happening with the vehicle dynamics with the added load...
The Silent Treatment: This Video Of An Absolutely Mangled Diesel Engine Doesn’t Need Commentary
Sometimes no words are necessary, right? Take this short video for example. It shows one of the most thoroughly destroyed engines this side of the top fuel eliminator pits. Someone with a really keen...
Rock Racing Highlights: Tim Cameron Dominates The 2021 Rock Bouncing Series
Tim Cameron is a badass when it comes to two things. One, building badass rock bouncing rigs, and two, driving them flat out up some of the most insane hills in the country. If you haven’t seen...
Heavy Truck And Equipment Loading Fails, Saves, And Insane Stuff You Wouldn’t Believe If It Wasn’t On Video
OSHA would lose their minds if some of this stuff happened in the United States, but most of it doesn’t so it’s all good. LOL Okay so it’s not all good, but it sure is amazing to...
Truck Chassis Repair Like You Won’t Believe. Pulling, Pushing, And Heating Frame Rails From Pretzels To Straight.
These are some of the most bent up frame rails I’ve ever seen and the fact that they are on a large heavy duty makes it even more amazing. What will truly blow your mind though is the way this...