Matching Wheels and Tires for our Trailer
Our Dinoot J-Series trailer just got new rolling stock. I mean, I just got done with putting them on. Previously, we had 235/75/15 (29″) Kumho mud terrain tires that matched our…
Behold: Cranky (Project Jeep Cherokee)
I’ve long held the belief that a vehicle’s nickname manifests itself. It shouldn’t be forced or given prematurely. Well, we decided that our project Jeep Cherokee now has a nickname: Cranky.
Embrace Automotive Variety
Ford guys. Chevy guys. Truck guys. Lowrider guys. Drifters. Overlanders. Hot rodders. Jeepers. Big trucks. Micro cars. Many of these are opposites on the automotive spectrum, but they all share…
The Crankshaft Culture Jeep Cherokee Build Plan
Plans for our 2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) are starting to come together, and a multitude of parts are arriving. We’ve already got the awning and fridge from ARB and the rack…
2016 Volkswagen Golf R … In the Snow
A Volkswagen Golf R is fast. It’s AWD. And it’s in the snow. In Canada. Read the full review on Subcompact Culture.
The Struggle is Wheel: Why it’s so Hard to Choose Wheels
Admittedly, I’m particular about my wheel choices for our vehicles. And while I generally enjoy the process of finding a cool set of wheels, it’s almost agonizing trying to find a…
Meet The Crankshaft Culture Cherokee
New website, new project. While Crankshaft Culture will undoubtedly cover a host of vehicular topics, I thought we’d first introduce you to our Jeep Cherokee project vehicle. This is more…
Welcome to Crankshaft Culture
We love a good road trip. We love a good off-road trip. Adventure. Travel. We love a good race. Speed. Competition. We love cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Anything with a…
COMING SOON: Crankshaft Culture
Welcome to Crankshaft Culture. If it’s got a crankshaft, it’s part of the crankshaft culture. More to come soon, but until then, visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. #CRANKITUP
Guest Posts
The Most Overlooked Way to Lower the Cost of Car Ownership: Auto Loan Refinancing
Most drivers focus on fuel costs, maintenance, and insurance when thinking about what a car actually costs to own. The monthly loan payment often gets treated as a fixed number, something set at the dealership and left untouched for years. That assumption, however, is where a significant amount of money…
Why Precision Matters In Every Automotive Fabrication Project
Automotive fabrication is where creativity meets engineering. Whether building a custom hot rod, restoring a classic muscle car, or modifying an off-road vehicle, fabrication work demands attention to detail at every stage. The difference between a project that performs flawlessly and one that develops ongoing issues often comes down to…
Hurt on the Tools as a Casual: What Are Your Rights?
Spend enough time around workshops, detailing bays and tyre shops and you’ll meet plenty of people who work without a fixed roster. Weekend detailers chasing beer money, spanner hands brought in for the busy stretch, parts runners covering for a mate, apprentices grabbing whatever extra hours they can find. A…