Crankshaft Culture on the Off Road Podcast
Both Mercedes and I had the pleasure of appearing on the Off Road Podcast last month, and we’re just getting around to sharing this out.
Crankshaft Chronicles: Josh and Elise’s 2012 Toyota Tacoma
Toyotas have long been admired as preferred vehicles for anyone looking to travel long distances over a variety of terrain. Their vehicles, such as the iconic Land Cruiser, or versatile Tacoma,…
Delicas Unite! A Crankshaft Culture Gathering in Oregon
Last weekend Andy and I hosted a gathering of Mitsubishi Delica owners from all over the Pacific Northwest. Local folks from Portland and Delica owners from as far away as…
We Bought a 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero … And Drove it From Houston to Portland
Sometimes you have to go out of your way to get what you want. And by “out of the way,” I mean traveling 3,386 miles. Well, we wanted a 1992…
Crankshaft Chronicles: Eric’s 2014 Subaru Forester
Subaru’s cars have long been known for their AWD prowess, foul-weather capability, and storied rally racing history. However, more and more owners are taking these vehicles and transforming them into…
Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon Walk-Around
The Jeep Wrangler is a legend. That almost goes without saying. So when Jeep goes to redesign the Wrangler, they need to get it right. Behold, the all-new Jeep Wrangler…
Recommended Route: Racetrack Valley, Lippincott Pass, Saline Valley Roads
Do you love the scenic and remote splendors the US has to offer? Do fashion your time around roads or regions that captivate you? Surfaces that keep you interested or…
Gear Review: ARB 2500MM Aluminum Awning
Andy and I have been long-time ARB fans. From their rear air locker and on-board compressor in our 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ, to their awnings or 47-qt. fridge, ARB produces…
Gear Review: Tembo Tusk Adventure Skottle
When you think of camp cooking setups, what do envision? Do you think of the two-burner Coleman stove you inherited from your grandpa, or the heavy cast iron pots and…
A Walkaround of Our Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon
The Mitsubishi Delica is still quite a rarity in the United States. Every time we stop somewhere we get a ton of questions about the van. Those inquiries range from…
Guest Posts
Why Vehicle Size Matters More in City Traffic Than Drivers Realize
City driving has a way of making every vehicle feel larger than it looks on paper. A compact car can vanish beside a delivery van. An older sedan can lose its view of the road behind a tall SUV. A bus pulling away from the curb can shift the pace…
What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and How Does It Work?
According to a 2025 Insurance Research Council study, 15.4 percent of drivers in 2023 were uninsured, which works out to be more than one in seven drivers. Most states were displaying trends of high uninsured motorist rates from 2017 to 2023. When a driver who is to blame for an…
What Are DUI Laws for Underage Drivers?
3.7% of licensed drivers in the United States are teenagers, but they have accident rates that are nearly three times higher than drivers aged 21 years and older. Drivers under the age of 21 are responsible for a substantial number of alcohol-related accidents. DUI laws for underage individuals are much…