2024 Alcan 5000 Rally Video Playlist is Live
Our 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally story continues! We made rally recap videos for each day of the 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally. You can find these short 1:30 vids on a…
Our 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero is Sold. Long Live the Ralli Tractor
The Ralli Tractor, our 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero XR-II, has left the building. Our first JDM SUV, which we purchased in Texas in 2018, has gone to another owner. He said…
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Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Well, we do and we’re asking for your support. OK, we’re just asking that you subscribe to the Crankshaft Culture YouTube channel…
Alcan 5000 Update: We Won Our Class In the INEOS Grenadier!
As you may know, we took an INEOS Grenadier on the winter 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally. Well, we won our class in the INEOS, edging out 16 other trucks and…
Vehicle Reliability: An Automobile Has To Earn My Trust.
When I get a new or new-to-me vehicle, it needs to earn my trust. I can’t hop in any car or truck and just assume it’s going to let me…
The Winter 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally is Almost Here
You know the song “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”? Well, it’s mid-February in our house and you can change that title to “It’s Beginning To Look A…
The Alcan 5000 Rally INEOS Grenadier is in Our Possession!
The 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally INEOS Grenadier is in our possession! We just picked up our 2024 Alcan 5000 INEOS Grenadier at RTGT INEOS Grenadier from Wilsonville, Oregon. The Grenadier…
Alcan 5000 INEOS Grenadier First Drive (Sorta)
In case you haven’t heard, we’re running the 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally in an INEOS Grenadier. We just picked the French-made 4×4 this weekend. So where’d we take the INEOS…
Top 5 Common Sense Tips For Selling A Used Car
I’ve bought and sold more cars, trucks, and SUVs than I’m willing to admit. I’d like to think I know how to effectively sell a car. However, it’s moderately appalling…
Our 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero XR-II (aka the Ralli Tractor) is For Sale
The time has come to part ways with our 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero XR-II, aka the Ralli Tractor. We bought this JDM, right-hand-drive rig stock in 2018 in Houston, TX, and…
Guest Posts
How to Make Friends in the Car Community When You’re New to Town
(Designed by Magnific) Moving to a new city can feel overwhelming, especially when you leave behind your social circle and familiar routines. If cars are your passion, though, you already have a powerful advantage: the car community is one of the most welcoming and connection-driven spaces out there. Whether you’re…
LED vs Pod Off-Road Lights: Which Is Better for Trails?
When it comes to upgrading your vehicle for off-road performance, lighting is one of the most impactful improvements you can make. But once you start exploring your options, you’ll quickly run into a common question: should you go with LED light bars or pod lights? Both options offer serious advantages,…
Driving Under Suspension: What It Means
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators links license suspensions and revocations to intoxicated driving, aggressive driving behavior, and repeated offenses. These measures become major enforcement tools for road safety. Millions of people struggle to survive with debt-related driving restrictions. With a suspended license, there are several challenges that individuals…