How Does a Super-Wide High-Performance Tire End Up Here?
Here’s one of those things that only gearheads would probably notice, but like … how? How does a super-wide high-performance tire end up in the gutter like this? This isn’t…
Team Truck Melanoma Raises Skin Cancer Awareness, One Gearhead At A Time
At Crankshaft Culture, we say we’re United By Horsepower; we’re all gearheads no matter what we drive or ride. The power of this bond can be seen in some very…
Our New-To-Us On-Roader: 2005 Subaru Forester XT
For 23 years, we had a sporty on-road car of some sort. While sporty didn’t necessarily mean fast, it always meant upgraded suspension and stickier tires at a minimum. Whether…
Taking a Track-Prepped Minivan on a 30,000-Mile Racing Journey Across America
Zac Caldwell and his track-prepped minivan—a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan to be exact—will set out in February on an 11-month marathon of grassroots racing with an extremely lofty goal and…
10 Days, 10 Reels, 5,000+ Miles: An Alcan 5000 Rally Recap
It’s exactly two months to the day of the winter Alcan 5000 Rally start line. Andy and I are partnering with INEOS Automotive to drive their Grenadier Trialmaster 4×4 for…
The Crankshaft Culture ‘Not Another Holiday Gift Guide’ Gift Guide
Holiday gift guides can be great ways for people to find that just-right gift for their special someone. They can also be useless shill pieces aimed at bringing in traffic…
New Crankshaft Culture eBay Store
We’re switching things up in the swag department, and would like to introduce our new Crankshaft Culture eBay store!
Photos from Subiefest Texas 2023: Grand Prairie, TX
Texas was all-new for the Subiefest series, and we weren’t sure what to expect. But Subiefest Texas 2023 ended up having some super clean builds, wild rides, and awesome people.
Announcement: Crankshaft Culture to Pilot an INEOS Grenadier in the Upcoming 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally
We’ve got big news! Andy and I are partnering with INEOS Automotive to drive their Grenadier Trialmaster 4×4 for the winter 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally! The start line is less…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: AO Coolers Carbon Series 36 Pack Cooler Review
Words by Andy Lilienthal; photos by Mercedes Lilienthal When we got our first ARB fridge/freezer, I said if I ever needed to use a cooler again it’d be too soon.…
Guest Posts
Cheap Car Insurance Without Deposit in 2026: How to Get $0 Down Coverage
Quick answer: Can you really get cheap car insurance with no deposit? Let’s cut through the noise. In 2026, “cheap car insurance without deposit” doesn’t mean you walk away with free coverage. What it actually means is you’re not paying an extra upfront fee beyond your first payment. Every legitimate…
4 Modern Safety Features Manufacturers Must Include in Their Cars
Buying a car today is not just about looks, speed, or fuel efficiency anymore. Safety has become one of the biggest priorities for drivers across the world. You expect your vehicle to protect you, your passengers, and even others on the road. Modern technology has made that expectation more realistic…
Car Culture Without Borders: How Enthusiasts Move Their Vehicles Across the Country
Car culture has never been confined to one place. What once revolved around local meets and regional scenes has expanded into something far more connected. Enthusiasts now buy, sell, and showcase vehicles across states, sometimes across the entire country. A build that starts in one city might be finished in…