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Are 40-inch tires the ultimate off-road upgrade, or have we completely lost our minds about tire size? JD is joined by Calvin from SRG Offroad, Keenan Campbell, and Andrew from Not in the Wild Overland to debate everything from 33s to 42s, sparked by Jeep's new 2027 Gladiator 35-Inch Tire Launch Edition. The crew gets into rock crawling, ground clearance, wheelbase, and whether driving skill can make up for smaller tires, sharing experiences from Sand Hollow, Moab, and Arizona. They also break down the real costs of bigger rubber, including axles, gearing, driveshafts, skid plates, beadlocks, and portal axles, along with the upgrades they regret making. Whether you're building a Jeep Wrangler, upgrading a Gladiator, or trying to decide if bigger really is better, this conversation might save you thousands—or convince you to buy those 40s anyway. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah East Rim Trail, Utah West Rim Trail, Utah John's Trail, Utah Double Sammy, Utah (including The Chute) Moab Area Trails, Utah Telegraph Line Trail, Arizona Backway to Crown King, Arizona Box Canyon, Florence, Arizona 🛠️ Gear and Tools Nitto Trail Grappler M/T Tires Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T Tires Fittipaldi Off Road Wheels and Beadlocks Adams Driveshaft 1350 Series for Jeep Gladiator MetalCloak Front Driveshaft Artec Industries Jeep Gladiator Axle Truss Package Portal Pros Jeep Wrangler JL Portal Axles 🚙 Community Shoutouts Andrew: Not in the Wild Overland (@notinthewildoverland) Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad (@srgoffroad) JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Jesse Haines Fabrication Keenan Campbell: AlphaFoxtrotJKU Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Portal Pros 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics 2027 Jeep Gladiator 35-Inch Tire Launch Edition — Jeep brings factory 35-inch tires, a suspension lift, upgraded gearing, and additional off-road hardware to the Gladiator. 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero Trail Hero Expeditions King of the Hammers SEMA Show Jeep Beach 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help more off-roaders discover The Trailhead by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: thetrailheadnetwork.com Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop The Trailhead Explore More Trails: TrailsOffroad Free Month of Starlink Service: Starlink Referral Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

Did Jeep just buy its way back into Moab's good graces? JD, Bryan, Calvin, and Nathan are back with a heated off-road news roundup, starting with Jeep's controversial $250,000 Moab sponsorship and what it really means for trail access. The crew tackles another Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator recall, questions whether the new JL-2A is anything more than an expensive nostalgia package, and debates rumors of a 2028 Jeep Scrambler that could shake up the off-road truck market. Plus, SEMA 2026 is expanding its footprint for overlanding, side-by-sides, and adventure gear, raising some big questions about where the industry is headed. Expect strong opinions, plenty of laughs, and absolutely no shortage of reasons to give Jeep a hard time. 📍 Trails and Destinations Moab Area Trails, Utah Hell's Revenge, Moab, Utah Hell's Gate – Hell's Revenge Obstacle Fins and Things, Moab, Utah Steel Bender, Moab, Utah Lion's Back, Moab, Utah – Historic Closed Obstacle Sand Hollow State Park, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools RotoPax Fuel and Water Containers TYRI Off-Road Lighting NOVSIGHT Off-Road LED Lights Starlink – Free Month of Service 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad Ian Johnson – Big Tire Garage JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiator TYRI Off-Road 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Jeep's Moab Partnership – Trail Stewardship and Responsible Recreation Commitments Moab City Council Sponsorship Agreement and Trail Access Concerns Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics Jeep Becomes the Official 4x4 of Moab in a $250,000 Sponsorship Deal – The crew questions how the money and five loaned Jeeps will be used and whether the agreement will do anything to rebuild trust with off-roaders. Jeep Recalls 641 Wranglers and Gladiators Over Potentially Dangerous Steel Wheels – Another recall creates plenty of opportunities for the guys to poke fun at Jeep's reliability. 2027 Jeep Wrangler JL-2A Celebrates the Original Civilian Jeep – The latest Twelve 4 Twelve special edition sparks a debate over heritage styling, decals, pricing, and whether Jeep's limited editions offer enough value. MotorTrend Reports a Potential 2028 Jeep Scrambler Return – A rumored two-door desert-running pickup with independent front suspension and a possible 392 V8 divides the panel over its practicality, price, and authenticity. SEMA Expands Its 2026 Show With a Dedicated Powersports and Adventure Lifestyle Section – Bryan shares his perspective as a SEMA participant while the crew debates growth in overlanding, aftermarket equipment, rooftop tents, and off-road vehicle builds. 📅 Events and Resources SEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las Vegas Easter Jeep Safari 2027 – March 20–28, Moab, Utah Overland Expo Mountain West Overland Expo West Trail Hero 2026 📞 Get Involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help us reach our next milestone on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop The Trailhead Find your next adventure: Trails Offroad Trail Guides Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights – Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

The Trailhead crew's projects are getting a little out of hand! JD, Bryan, Calvin, and Nathan catch up on everything from new off-road lighting and roof rack installations to JD's return to East Rim, the trail where his yellow Jeep met its end. Bryan reveals just how close his outrageous school bus-themed Jeep build is to its SEMA debut, and whether this massive rock crawler will even fit in his garage. Meanwhile, Calvin shares his latest lighting upgrades, Nathan talks recovery gear and electrical mods, and the guys debate everything from Jeep Gladiator builds to the perfect garage setup. It's an hour of Jeep modifications, rock crawling stories, questionable financial decisions, and the kind of off-road banter you've come to expect from The Trailhead. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park / Sand Mountain, Utah East Rim Trail, Utah West Rim Lite Connector, Utah The Maze, Sand Hollow, Utah John's Trail, Sand Hollow, Utah Windrock Trail 51: Panther Rock, Tennessee 🛠️ Gear and Tools Sherpa Equipment Jeep Gladiator JT QDHD Roof Rack Cavalier Lighting Apex RGBW Laser Whips V2 Cavalier Lighting Off-Road LED Pod Lights American Adventure Lab Jeep JL/JT Cowl Accessory Brackets MORRFlate 12-Gang Power Panel Pro with Bluetooth Advance Adapters Atlas Transfer Case Crown Automotive Jeep CJ Light Master Kit 3W Jeep Gladiator All-Weather Floor Mats Rock Slide Engineering Gladiator Powered Step Sliders TruckClaws Emergency Tire Traction Devices Cricut Vinyl Cutting Machines TYRI Off-Road LED Lighting Starlink — Get a Free Month of Service with Our Referral 🚙 Community Shoutouts American Adventure Lab Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox / @init2buildit Calvin: SRG Offroad Cavalier Lighting Crown Automotive DC Structures JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Jennifer Pulda: SRG Offroad Keenan Campbell: AlphaFoxtrotJKU Nathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiator Sherpa Equipment Company TYRI Lighting 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) BlueRibbon Coalition 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero 2026 SEMA Show 2026 — November 3–6 Easter Jeep Safari 2027 — March 20–28 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion Detroit Auto Show 2027 Philadelphia Auto Show 2027 DC Structures Barndominium and Garage Kits 📞 Get Involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 and tell us about your Jeep build, your latest trail adventure, or anything else you think we should hear. We might play it on the show! Write a review! Help support The Trailhead by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit our website! thetrailheadnetwork.com Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More: Shop The Trailhead Find Your Next Adventure! Explore TrailsOffroad Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

JD went to Trail Hero with a his new Gladiator and came home with a story the crew will NEVER let him forget. But getting rescued by a Toyota was only the beginning. Between broken parts, questionable trail decisions, and a vendor show that left everyone asking questions, Trail Hero 2026 gave the crew plenty to talk about. JD, Calvin, Bryan, and Andrew share what really happened at Sand Hollow, what surprised them, and why some of the biggest conversations happened off the trail. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Landslide Trail, Utah East Rim Trail, Utah John's Trail, Utah Double Sammy, Utah Sand Dune Way / Top of the World Overlook, Sand Hollow Top of the World, Moab, Utah Yansing Gulch (Chinaman Gulch), Colorado 🛠️ Gear and Tools 3W AutoLife All-Weather Floor Mats — Jeep Gladiator U-POL RAPTOR Bed Liner Kit Misch 4x4 BigBoy Seat Extender Brackets — JL/JT ARB Air Compressors MORRFlate Portable Air Compressors EZ FLATE M.O.A.B. Air Compressor Thor's Lightning Strike Air Compressor RPM Steering — Heavy-Duty Jeep Steering Upgrade FOX 2.0 ATS Steering Stabilizer — Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT Carbon Offroad Winches DECKED Midsize Truck Drawer System Nitto Trail Grappler M/T Tires Z Automotive Tazer JL Mini WOLFBOX Dash Cameras Starlink Roam 🚙 Community Shoutouts Andrew: Not in the Wild Overland Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad Carbon Offroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Mike: JKTrlFnder Misch 4x4 RPM Steering TrailReady Bumpers 3W AutoLife WOLFBOX 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) 📰 News Topics No dedicated news segment in this recording. The crew's discussion focuses on firsthand observations from Trail Hero, including changing conditions along East Rim, the availability of replacement parts at the Trail Hero vendor show, and questions about sponsorships and accountability in the off-road industry. 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero 2026 — Official Event Schedule Trail Hero at Pecan Valley Resort — Pool Party and Event Information SEMA Show 2026 — November 3–6, Las Vegas Easter Jeep Safari — Red Rock 4-Wheelers Overland Expo 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop The Trailhead Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

Trail Hero 2026 is in the rearview mirror, and JD and Calvin are back from Sand Hollow with stories, opinions, and plenty of good-natured ribbing from the rest of the crew. JD shares how his first trip in the new Jeep Gladiator changed his approach to the build, while the guys trade early reactions to Trail Hero, including vendor row and event security. Meanwhile, Bryan is racing to finish his outrageous 1985 CJ-7 for SEMA, and Andrew joins the conversation with his HEMI-bound Gladiator and Rivian R1T. Between Jeep modifications, overlanding gear, ridiculous winch accessories, and an unexpectedly passionate debate about cooking hot dogs on the trail, this post–Trail Hero catch-up goes exactly where you'd expect The Trailhead to go: completely off the rails. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools Adams Driveshaft – Jeep Gladiator JT Front Driveshaft Advance Adapters – Atlas Transfer Cases Artec Industries – Jeep JL/JT Long Arm Suspension Bilstein B8 8100 Bypass Shocks Fox Tail Lights – Lighting Products MetalCloak – Gladiator 4.5" Game Changer Suspension Mopar – Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Steel Front Bumper Nemesis Industries – Jeep Gladiator Front Bumpers Nitto Recon Grappler A/T Tires Nostalgia – Four-Hot-Dog and Bun Pop-Up Toaster Oscar Mayer – Two-Slot Hot Dog and Bun Toaster Rock Krawler – Jeep Gladiator JT Rear Coil Spring Kit RockJock – Jeep Gladiator Lift Springs Super Pacific – X1 Overland Camper Tom Wood's – Gladiator Front Driveshaft Conversion TYRI Off-Road Lighting Wacky 4x4 – Custom Aluminum Winch Fairleads (Hot Lips, Wacky Ta-Ta's, Bull, Skull, Football, and Dog Bone) 3W AutoLife – Jeep Gladiator All-Weather Floor Mats 🚙 Community Shoutouts Andrew: Not In The Wild Overland (@notinthewildoverland) Bryan: Beatrice JKU / Init2BuildIt Calvin: SRG Offroad Eric and TYRI Off-Road JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Rich Klein – Trail Hero 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics SEMA 2026: Truck and Off-Road Brands Drive Innovation SEMA Expands the 2026 Show With a Dedicated Powersports Section Scout Motors' Direct-Sales Dispute With Volkswagen Dealers 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero 2026 – September 28–October 3, Hurricane, Utah SEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las Vegas, Nevada SEMA Membership Information Scout Motors – Terra Pickup and Traveler SUV 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help us get closer to our giveaway at 30 reviews! Write one here! Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Here Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

What happens when your totaled Jeep gets a second life—and your friends discover everything you left behind? JD, Bryan, Calvin, Joe, and Andrew are back with plenty of laughs, questionable decisions, and some off-road headlines that have everyone talking. From Scout's return and Hyundai's ambitious plans to the future of electric off-roading, the opinions are flying. But things really get interesting when the crew pulls back the curtain on sponsorships, SEMA builds, and the truth behind off-road influencers. It's an unfiltered conversation you won't want to miss! 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah – Trail Hero Riding Area 🛠️ Gear and Tools RotopaX 2-Gallon Diesel Container 2015 Jeep Wrangler JK 2-Door WeatherTech FloorLiners Z Automotive Tazer JL Mini Nitto Trail Grappler M/T Tires Super Pacific X1 Truck Camper America's Most Wanted 4x4 – Gladiator HEMI Conversion Package 🚙 Community Shoutouts Andrew – First-time guest and Jeep Gladiator owner Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad Jeff – New owner rebuilding JD's salvaged yellow JK JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Joe – Automotive instructor and fellow wheeler Mike: JKTrlFnder Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Not in the Wild – Fellow wheeler with a Rivian, Gladiator, and kei truck Will – Mr. Carnage, Carnage Motorsports 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics 🔥 Scout Motors Reveals Mountainside and Trail-Ready Traveler Concepts – Two approaches to Scout's upcoming SUV, from refined styling to serious off-road equipment. The group debates whether the Traveler looks too much like a Rivian or Range Rover. Scout Traveler Production Plans and Harvester Range Extender – Scout's anticipated 2028 production, the appeal of a gasoline range extender, and the frustration of waiting for a vehicle that's still years away. Slate Truck – Could a Simple Electric Pickup Change Off-Roading? – JD sees potential for Slate's customizable electric truck to become an accessible entry point for electric off-roading. 🔥 Hyundai Boulder Concept Challenges Traditional Off-Road SUVs – Hyundai's body-on-frame concept features 37-inch tires, unusual cargo access, and aggressive styling aimed at the Wrangler and Bronco market. Hyundai's New Body-on-Frame Platform and Midsize Pickup Plans – Hyundai's plans for an American-market pickup raise questions about whether a production off-road SUV could follow. 🔥 Hyundai and Kia Patent a Magnetic Modular Hardtop System – The crew questions whether magnets can actually make hardtop installation easier. Hyundai CRATER Concept Explores a Different Kind of Off-Road Vehicle – From unconventional styling and lighting to the interior and practical trail features, the group picks apart Hyundai's futuristic design. 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero 2026 – September 28–October 3, Utah SEMA Show 2026 – November 3–6, Las Vegas 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts |Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

The Trailhead is back for Season 5, and JD has some big news to share with Bryan, Calvin, and Joe! After a year of major life changes, a wild recovery at Trail Hero, and an insurance decision that officially ended the road for his beloved yellow Jeep Wrangler JK, JD finally reveals what he bought to replace it. The crew wastes absolutely no time roasting his new rig, debating everything from 33-inch tires and suspension upgrades to winch bumpers, off-road lighting, and whether he really needs 40s. JD shares why he passed on the Ford Bronco, what his CarMax buying experience was like, and the embarrassing mistake he made on his first trail ride with the new rig. Plus, the guys start throwing out names for it, leaving one very important question for the Trailheads: What should JD call it? 📍 Trails and Destinations John's Trail, Sand Mountain OHV Area, Utah Slaughterhouse Road (Slaughterhouse Gulch), Colorado 🛠️ Gear and Tools Falken Wildpeak Off-Road Tires TYRI Offroad LED Lighting Rock Slide Engineering Gladiator Step Sliders RPM Steering & Suspension 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin: SRG Offroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Joe: Mechanic_JK Keenan Campbell: AlphaFoxtrotJKU Matt's Off Road Recovery Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator RPM Steering & Suspension 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA) BlueRibbon Coalition 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero 2026 Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) SEMA Show 2026 CarMax MaxCare Extended Service Plans Trails Offroad 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help support The Trailhead by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear (Shirts & More): Shop Here Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

Recorded at the start of July 2026, this episode catches JD at a very specific moment: the yellow JK had been declared a loss, the insurance process was still playing out, and nobody knew what would replace it. JD is joined by Bryan, Joe, Calvin, and Keenan to work through the options—from a Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon to a Jeep Gladiator JT—and what makes sense for a future focused more on camping and overlanding without giving up the ability to hit harder trails like Sand Hollow. The crew debates the 3.6L versus EcoDiesel, rooftop tents versus off-road trailers, JK simplicity versus the newer JL platform, suspension, tire size, build strategy, and whether JD has finally outgrown the two-door Jeep life. More importantly, they dig into how you should actually approach an off-road build when you get the rare chance to start over from scratch. We held this episode until now because the replacement-Jeep saga finally has a completion arc—making it a chance to go back to the moment before anyone knew how the story would end. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools — Podcast Version Alpine i509-WRA-JK 9-inch Restyle Receiver LinksWell Wrangler JL / Gladiator JT T-Style XL Radio Stinger HEIGH10+ Jeep Wrangler JK Radio System Rockford Fosgate Car Speakers KICKER Jeep Wrangler Audio Upgrade System Overland Vehicle Systems Roof Top Tents 23ZERO Roof Top Tents Thule Roof Top Tents Old Man Emu Jeep JK Coil Springs Air Lift 1000 Load-Leveling Air Springs Rock Krawler 3.5-inch Adventure Mid-Arm JL Suspension RPM JL Wrangler 3.5-inch Ultimate Aluminum Mid-Arm Lift Kit REDARC Rogue RedVision Power Management System Victron Orion XS DC-DC Battery Charger Timbren 3,500-lb HD Axle-Less Trailer Suspension Nitto Trail Grappler M/T Harker Outdoors Jeep Gladiator Camper TYRI Off-Road LED Lighting 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox / @init2buildit Calvin: SRG Offroad / @srgoffroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Joe: Mechanic_JK Keenan Campbell: @alphafoxtrotjku 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics No dedicated news segment this time—the Jeep replacement discussion took over the show. 📅 Events and Resources Overland Expo West Trails Offroad 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear: Shirts & More Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD and Calvin are joined by Kerry Garrison of Trail Traveler to talk about Rosetta Maps, a camping resource tool Kerry built after getting fed up with outdated, inaccurate, and sometimes illegal dispersed camping information. Rosetta Maps brings dispersed camping, campgrounds, public-land data, weather, wildfire information, GPX tracks, and other trip-planning tools into one place. The conversation gets into how Kerry is trying to keep bad data out of the system, how Rosetta Maps works alongside tools like Trails Offroad, Gaia GPS, and onX, and why he doesn’t see it as another navigation app. They also talk about government data accuracy, MVUM information, user submissions, private campsites, and what Kerry wants to build next. If you’ve ever planned an overlanding or camping trip and wondered why it takes so many different apps, this episode is for you. 📍 Trails and Destinations The Black Hills, South Dakota Flat Tops, Colorado Adams Lake, Colorado – Flat Tops Crescent Lake, Colorado – Flat Tops Loch Lomond, Colorado Gordon Gulch, Colorado Upper Geneva Creek, Colorado 🛠️ Gear and Tools RosettaMaps Trails Offroad Gaia GPS onX Offroad iOverlander The Dyrt Campendium AllTrails Watch Duty Garmin BaseCamp Google Maps Starlink 🚙 Community Shoutouts Calvin: SRG Offroad JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Kerry Garrison the Trail Traveler 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Tread Lightly! Leave No Trace U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map Data BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics RosettaMaps Launch Expanded Forest Service MVUM Data and Vehicle Class Information 📅 Events and Resources RosettaMaps – Camping and Public-Land Planning RosettaMaps Free & Pro Plans Trail Traveler Recreation.gov U.S. Forest Service MVUM Data National Weather Service 📞 Get Involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Review The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit The Trailhead Network: TheTrailheadNetwork.com Trailhead Gear – Shirts & More: Trailhead Shop Rosetta Maps: Get 20% off a Pro subscription with code TRAILHEAD — RosettaMaps Pricing TYRI Offroad Lights: Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off — TYRI Lights

JD sits down with Ryan Stoangi of Combat Off Road to talk about how more than 20 years of building Jeeps and working in off-road retail led him to start making his own parts. Ryan breaks down Combat’s focus on durable, repairable Jeep accessories, including their hood latches, armored taillights, fenders, and inner fenders, and why he believes in sticking to what the company does well. They also talk about choosing quality parts, supporting local 4x4 shops, and figuring out what you actually want from your Jeep before spending thousands building it. Plus, Ryan and JD take on gatekeeping in the off-road community and why helping new wheelers learn is important to keeping the sport growing. 📍 Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Double Sammy, Utah Moab Area Trails, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools Combat Off Road Off-the-Turnbuckle Hood Latches (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road Tail Gunner Tail Lights (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road Full Assault Aluminum Fenders (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road Max Flow Front Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road MORF Rear Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road) Rock Krawler Long-Arm Suspension Systems (Rock Krawler) RockJock AntiRock Sway Bar Systems (RockJock 4x4) Revolution Gear & Axle JL/JT Gear Packages (Revolution Gear) RCV Performance Jeep JL/JT Axle Shafts (RCV Performance) RPM Steering & Suspension (RPM Steering) Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 Tires (Milestar Tires) Rockford Fosgate Jeep Audio Kits (Rockford Fosgate) Stinger Jeep Head Units (Stinger) 🚙 Community Shoutouts Combat Off Road: @combat.offroad (Instagram) JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Ryan Stoangi: @ryanstoangi (Instagram) Synergy Manufacturing: @synergymfg (Instagram) TMR Customs: @tmrcustoms (Instagram) 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Utah Public Lands Alliance BlueRibbon Coalition 📰 News Topics 🔥 Jeep Concept Vehicles — including the Wrangler ANVIL 715 — Ryan talks about Combat Off Road hood latches appearing on three official Jeep concepts over three consecutive years, including the Low Down, Bug Out 4xe, and ANVIL. (jeep) 📅 Events and Resources Combat Off Road Installation Instructions (Combat Off Road) Combat Off Road YouTube: @Combat.Offroad (YouTube) Keystone Automotive BIG Show (Keystone Automotive BIG Show) SEMA Show (SEMA Show) Toledo Jeep Fest (Toledo Jeep® Fest) Trail Hero (The Trail Hero) 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

JD closes out the Trail Hero Expedition Spotlights series with Nathaniel and Susan Savka of Team Danger Zone, the first-time overlanders who became the inaugural Trail Hero Expeditions champions by just 16 seconds. They unpack their 2020 Jeep Gladiator overland build, rooftop tent camping lessons, lightning-fast tire change, MORRFlate four-tire inflation challenge, and the teamwork that carried them through Pine Valley, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Sand Hollow rock crawling. The conversation goes far deeper than competition as Susan openly discusses experiencing a severe panic attack on the route, while the family explains why autism awareness, mental health advocacy, and making the off-road community welcoming for children like Johnny Danger matter more than any trophy. From Johnny learning new words and initiating an unforgettable hug to borrowed gear, unexpected friendships, and a victory cheeseburger covered in ketchup, this episode is equal parts family overlanding adventure, honest vulnerability, and classic Trailhead chaos. Listen for the story behind Team Danger Zone’s 16-second victory—and why Susan may now be the family member pushing hardest to return to Utah. 📍 Trails and Destinations Pine Valley Recreation Area, Utah Zion National Park, Utah Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania Gemini Bridges, Moab, Utah 🛠️ Gear and Tools Team Danger Zone’s 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport Kenda Klever M/T2 Tires — 37x13.50R20 TRUKD T Series 12.5-Inch Bed Rack Outland Motorworks Yonder Rooftop Tent MORRFlate TenSix PSI Pro Compressor MORRFlate Air Hub MORRFlate Quad+ 155-Inch Hose Kit Colby Valve Emergency Tire Valves 🚙 Community Shoutouts Adventure Lab: Brit Mansell and James Vest Epic Adventure Duo: Steve Botkin and Katie Burton Fran’s JL Adventures: Fran Adler Glen Plake JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Little Rich: Rich Klein III Nathan the Unpaid Intern aka MudhornGladiator SRG Offroad: Calvin and Jennifer Pulda Team Danger Zone: Nathaniel, Susan, and Johnny Danger Team GenRight Offroad: Brian Ritchie and Jeff Hesse Team Larger Than Life: Joe Belk and Bill Ode Team Number 2: Jason DeArmond and Aaron Wedeking Wheeling Up-Right Western PA 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation Autism4x4 BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance 📅 Events and Resources Trail Hero Expeditions Season One Trail Hero Trail Hero X on SPEED SPORT 1 Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival Team Danger Zone Official Profile 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Leave one on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear — Shirts and More: Shop Here Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.

JD sits down with Dan DuBose from Motobilt for a deeper look at the person behind one of the most recognized names in Jeep armor, off-road fabrication, and the sport itself. Dan walks through his early days building bumpers because he could not afford to buy them, the Blue Torch FabWorks era, his reality TV detour, and the long road to building Motobilt into a serious Made-in-USA manufacturing operation. The conversation hits Jeep Wrangler mods, rock crawler builds, Sand Hollow, BILTCON, off-road business lessons, and why quality parts matter when you are actually using your rig. Dan also talks about family, burnout, a major health wake-up call, and the difference between building a product catalog and building a company that can support real people. If you care about Jeep armor, off-road fabrication, rock crawling, or the humans behind the brands we trust on the trail, this one is worth the listen. 📍Trails and Destinations Sand Hollow State Park, Utah Moab Area Trails, Utah Chokecherry Canyon / Glade Run Recreation Area, Farmington, New Mexico San Joll, Arizona — Transcript unclear; confirm spelling/location before adding a link. 🛠️ Gear and Tools Motobilt Jeep Bumpers, Armor, Suspension, and DIY Builder Parts Motobilt MB1000 Stubby Front Bumper for Jeep YJ / TJ / LJ Motobilt YJ Unlimited Stretch Products Motobilt 15" Stretch Back Half Frame Kit for Jeep YJ Motobilt Tomahawk Black Label Frame Chop Bumper Motobilt Steel Rear Corner Armor w/ Round Taillight Holes for Jeep JKU Motobilt Corner Armor with Tail Light System for Jeep JK 2 Door Motobilt High Clearance Front Inner Fenders for Jeep JL / JLU / JT AMADA Fiber Laser Cutting Systems Bystronic Fiber Laser Cutting Mitsubishi Fiber Laser Cutting Solutions Voortman Profile CNC Processing Machines 🚙 Community Shoutouts Aaron: SkidsTheLJ Anvil Industrial Group Blue Torch FabWorks Dan DuBose Ghetto Bob Hunter DuBose JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Matt Hotch Motobilt Pope & Randi: JemandtheMisfit Rob “Bender” Park 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics BILTCON Series 1 at Sand Hollow Motobilt Tomahawk Black Label Edition Motobilt YJ Unlimited Stretch Product Line 📅 Events and Resources BILTCON Series 1 FABTECH 2026 Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion 2026 Trail Hero 2026 Great American Crawl SEMA Show 2026 Mickey Thompson Tires Motobilt YouTube Channel Drive Shaft TV Series Monster Garage 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help more Trailheads find the show — Write one here Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: www.thetrailheadnetwork.com Trailhead Gear: Shirts & More Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD is joined by Angela Rickerson, the Seattle-based driver behind Ronda Rhino, for a conversation about Jeep life, Rebelle Rally, Pacific Northwest rock crawling, and the messy, rewarding path into off-roading. Angela shares how a 2017 two-door Jeep Wrangler went from “cool preschool drop-off rig” to a heavily built desert rally and rock crawling machine. The episode digs into Rebelle Rally endurance, sponsorship realities, stunt driving, DirtFish-style rally training, Jeep clubs, women in off-road, and why good spotting beats “just send it” every single time. If you’re into Jeep Wrangler builds, women off-roaders, rally driving, rock crawling, or just finding your people on the trail, this one is absolutely worth the ride. 📍Trails and Destinations Washington Off-Road TrailsBest Offroad Trails near Rainier, WashingtonEvans Creek / Trail #519, WashingtonRampart Range Road, Colorado 🛠️ Gear and Tools Jeep WranglerMotobilt Jeep JK/JKU PartsK&N FiltersKC HiLiTES Off-Road LightsPirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus TiresDometic Electric CoolersDynatrac Jeep JK Axle AssembliesDana 44 Front Crate AxleFOX Motorsports Shocks 🚙 Community Shoutouts Action Driving CollectiveAngela Rickerson: Ronda RhinoBailey CampbellDirtFish Rally SchoolEmily MillerJD: MeAndMyYellowJKMichael GrahamOlympia JeepRebelle RallyRiley Harshman and Ryan Weisenfeld: Trail CoinsRyan Weisenfeld: OLYJKShelby Hall Off-RoadTrails Offroad 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon CoalitionRampart Range Motorized Management CommitteeTrails Preservation Alliance📅 Events and Resources Rebelle RallyDouble A Rally / Team 102DirtFish Rally SchoolAction Driving CollectiveKing of the HammersTrail Hero Expeditions 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review! Help the show grow by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit the Site: The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear: Shirts & MorePlan your next trail: Trails OffroadDiscounts for Trailheads!Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% offCredits Host: JD MarshallVideo Editing: Steve BogueGuests: Angela Rickerson

JD is joined by Bryan, Calvin, Nathan, along with Chris Bailey and Joey Seavolt, for a focused Trailhead roundtable on Right to Repair, Jeep mods, vehicle data access, DIY wrenching, and the future of aftermarket parts. The crew connects the John Deere repair fight to what off-roaders are already seeing with locked-down ECUs, security gateway modules, subscription features, Tazer/JScan workarounds, and newer Jeep systems that make simple modifications feel way more complicated than they should. Joey brings the repair-shop perspective, Chris talks about the value of older, more mechanical Jeeps, and the whole panel digs into what happens when vehicle ownership starts feeling more like a software license. 🔥 From the REPAIR Act and SEMA’s Warrior Right to Repair push to the simple act of teaching kids how to change oil, this one is about keeping the garage, the driveway, and the trail alive for the next generation. 📍Trails and Destinations Death Row Rock Crawl Trail, Montrose, Colorado Moab Area Trails 🛠️ Gear and Tools BFGoodrich Tires BORLA Exhaust Systems Chilton Repair Manuals FRAM Oil Filters Jeep Wrangler MOAB 392 Maxxis RAZR MT Competition Tires OBD JScan Snap-on Diagnostic Tools TYRI Off-Road Lights Z Automotive Security Gateway Bypass Module Z Automotive Tazer JL Mini 🚙 Community Shoutouts Bryan: Beatrice JKU the Lunchbox Calvin & Jennifer: SRG Offroad Charlie: Just 4 Fun Motorsports Chris Bailey: Stretch_It_JK JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Joey Seavolt: iNerd Repair LLC Matt & Cara: Ozark Overland Adventures Nathan the unpaid intern aka MudhornGladiator Steve Bogue: MCGVR10 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition REPAIR Act SEMA Federal Right to Repair SEMA Warrior Right to Repair Act The Repair Association Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics Colorado Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment EPA Advances Farmers’ Right to Repair Their Own Equipment FTC and States Sue Deere & Company Over Repair Restrictions John Deere Agrees to $99 Million Right-to-Repair Settlement REPAIR Act — H.R. 1566 / S. 1379 SEMA Backs Warrior Right to Repair Act DJI Drone Security and Policy Debate 📅 Events and Resources Repair Act Action Center SEMA Warrior Right to Repair Campaign The Trailhead Network Trails Offroad Affiliate Link 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Help us keep growing The Trailhead on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcast Visit the Site: The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear Shirts & More: Shop The Trailhead Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad Discounts for Trailheads! TYRI Off-Road Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off

JD is joined by Ben Burr from Blue Ribbon Coalition for a straight-up land access scoreboard on the fights shaping the future of motorized recreation. Ben breaks down the rescission of the BLM Public Lands Rule, the Roadless Rule fight, Moab route reassessments, the San Rafael Swell, WEMO closures in the Western Mojave Desert, and why the minimization criteria could become a serious threat to OHV access nationwide. They also talk about local advocacy groups, fieldwork, the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act, and why off-roaders need to submit meaningful comments instead of assuming someone else has it covered. If you care about public land access, trail closures, Jeep trails, overlanding, OHV routes, or keeping backcountry roads open for people who cannot simply hike in, this episode is one to share. 📍Trails and Destinations Moab Area Trails, Utah Labyrinth Rims / Gemini Bridges Travel Management Area, Utah San Rafael Swell, Utah Henry Mountains Road, Utah Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah Western Mojave Desert / WEMO Route Network, California Chuckwalla National Monument, California Rock Springs Field Office, Wyoming Colorado Roadless Areas 🛠️ Gear and Tools BlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes 2026 Polaris RZR PRO S 4 ChatGPT — discussed as a tool for helping regular users understand agency documents and land-use legal language. 🚙 Community Shoutouts Ben Burr: BlueRibbon Coalition Chad Dixon: Trails Preservation Alliance JD: MeAndMyYellowJK Simone Griffin: BlueRibbon Coalition 🌎 Advocacy & Conservation BlueRibbon Coalition BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center Operation Accessible Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act CORE – Keep Trails Open Trails Preservation Alliance Utah Public Lands Alliance 📰 News Topics BLM Rescinds the Public Lands Rule Timeline: BRC’s 3-Year Fight to Rescind the BLM Public Lands Rule The Public Lands Rule Is a Public Lands Sell-Off The Roadless Rule Rescission USDA Accepting Comments on Roadless Rule Rescission Support the Grand Reopening of Our Off-Road Trails in Moab How To Submit Meaningful Moab Comments to Reopen Closed Trails BLM Proposes Reopening Closed OHV Routes in San Rafael Swell & Desert WEMO Trail Closures: 2,200 OHV Miles Closed in the Western Mojave Desert Minimization Criteria Overreach and the Closure of 2,200 Miles of Routes in the Mojave Desert WEMO Plan BRC Files Intervention in Ninth Circuit Appeal of WEMO Closures WEMO: Minimization Criteria — An Endless Standard How Ancient Nixon-Era Executive Orders Close Public Land Access Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act Re-Introduced in Congress Lee, Curtis Introduce Outdoor ADA Alongside Measures to Keep Roads Open for Americans with Disabilities How the Environmental Movement Lost Its Power 📅 Events and Resources BlueRibbon Coalition SxS Sweepstakes BlueRibbon Coalition Individual Memberships BlueRibbon Coalition Donate BlueRibbon Coalition Action Center WEMO Trail Closures: Take Action BLM West Mojave Route Network Project Executive Order 11644 – Use of Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands Executive Order 11989 – Off-Road Vehicles on Public Lands 📞 Get involved! Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show. Write a review! Follow us on Instagram! Visit The Trailhead Network Trailhead Gear — Shirts & More Plan your next trail with Trails Offroad Discounts for Trailheads! Tyri Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off Credits Host: JD Marshall Video Editing: Steve Bogue Guest: Ben Burr