ARB Classic Series II Fridge Freezer Unboxing
We just picked up a brand-new ARB Classic Series II portable Fridge Freezer. This new fridge comes in a new color, but it also has new features such as Bluetooth…
Lifting the Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco RC Crawler
Spring is here and we survived the overblown Snowpacalypse in the Pacific Northwest. The weather is getting nicer with gorgeous sunshine, tolerable drizzles, and breezy cloudy days, which means it’s…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: ARB Single Portable Air Compressor
Having accessible air is a necessity when off-roading. Deflating tires is a must in order to allow for a comfortable off-tarmac ride and additional traction, and quick inflation offers up…
I Hate Replacing Gear Oil. Here are Tips to Make it Less Terrible.
One of my least favorite maintenance practices is having to replace the gear oil in a vehicle’s axles. It’s often smelly, messy, and an overall pain in the butt. So…
Top Truck Challenge 2019, 1:10 RC Edition
RC cars are a rabbit hole of wallet-emptying enjoyment. The hobby mimics 1:1 vehicle culture on a smaller scale, even down to the events. The Washington Remote Control Rock Crawlers,…
FACT: Older Vehicles Need More Repairs.
Vehicles from the 1980s and 1990s are starting to become popular projects, especially those older JDM or Euro cars and trucks that are now available for import to the U.S.…
Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: Cotopaxi Tarak Del Dia 20l Backpack
Over the years Andy and I have reviewed several products, whether it be via our sister site Subcompact Culture or here, we put each item through its paces. Since we’re…
1991 Pajero Updates and Upgrades
Back in November, 2018 we flew to Texas for the second time in 12 months to pick up yet another second-generation Mitsubishi Pajero. We drove it back from Austin without…
Headlight Heaven: Adding J.W. Speaker 8700 Evo 2 LED Lights
Back when we had the PDXJ, our 2001 Jeep Cherokee, one of the upgrades we made was replacing the OE headlights with J.W. Speaker LED headlamps. The headlights were a…
Vanlife Northwest’s Time Traveler’s 4×4 Van Run
Last Sunday was a time warp back to the early 1990s. OK, it also may have been the early 1990s in Japan, but it was a time warp nonetheless. Several…
Guest Posts
Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Colorado
According to NHTSA’s 2023 crash data, there were over 5.9 million police-reported crashes across the United States that year — and a significant portion of injured victims who pursued compensation ultimately received far less than their claims were worth, not because their cases were weak, but because of preventable missteps…
Why Hiring a Local Huntington Beach Car Accident Lawyer Matters
When a collision happens on Pacific Coast Highway during rush hour, the difference between adequate compensation and a settlement that falls short often comes down to one factor: whether your legal representation understands the specific dynamics of Orange County’s accident landscape. Local traffic patterns, regional insurance practices, and the nuances…
Common Mistakes That Can Hurt a Car Accident Case
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2023 data, motor vehicle crashes result in millions of injury-related incidents annually across the United States — yet a significant portion of those injured never recover the full compensation they’re entitled to. Not because their cases lacked merit, but because of decisions…