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Bent Motorsports Offroad specializes in offroad upgrades and customizaztion. We have also been known to dive into anything motorsports related. We discuss anything motorsports, from offroading and projects in the shop to our favorite builds or experiences in the world of motorsports.

David Beckett


    • Sep 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Bent Motorsports Podcast

    Drop Top Offroad Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 20:22


    A father and daughter's journey to race in King of the Hammers, an epic first and upcoming "Desert Dash" event in Ocotillo Wells and the usual trash talk. Get BENT!----For more information and to register for the Desert Dash on November 12, go to-Droptopoffroad.com----We are more than stoked for the event! Not only is it at one of our favorite places but we get to hang with our community and it's a multi-purpose event! KOH 4600 series race prep, helping support Disabled Veterans off-roading 501c3 Trail Therapy Offroad and to help fight human trafficking with King's Ransom. See you there!

    Death Wobble

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 19:16


    David and Jake discuss Death Wobble in a Jeep, what causes it and what to do about it. 

    Moab 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 60:47


    Come with us to Moab for the adventure of a lifetime! 

    SEMA 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 36:26


    We discuss all the fun had at SEMA this year. Some good some bad. Listen and see what we liked and disliked!

    Rubicon Recap 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 43:57


    We finally get off our butts and recap our trip to the Rubicon this year. 

    Lift Kits

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 53:05


    We discuss our personal projects and what you need to lift your Jeep for 35's

    SAS and Blown Engine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 70:46


    We finally get back behind the mic to discuss what we have been doing since August. Jake talks about his solid axle swap project and Russo tells us about his TJ Engine ventilation.

    Holcomb Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 50:17


    We talk about Ken's Transmission again!! The Jakes and James had plans so we improvised. We discuss our most recent trip to Holcomb Creek in Big Bear.

    John Bull & Boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 64:16


    We talk about or recent trip to the John Bull Trail and how Jake's first trip in the Lazy Lizard went. James is back and has stuff to say.

    JL Lift with Josh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 52:06


    We installed a lift kit for Josh on his Jeep JL. Then we talked about it and how we met on the trail.

    Sedona and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 50:42


    Kevin from Trail Therapy Offroad came by to say hi and we discuss our trip to Sedona to do some wheeling.

    Sydney Stevenson Got Overhauled and The Rebelle Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 43:56


    Our friend Sydney Stevenson runs through her recent Overhaulin' experience and tells us about The Rebelle Rally Race that she's running later this year.

    The T5 and a Camaro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 51:22


    The guys talk about the World Class T-5 Transmission and the Camaro they have in the shop.What they saw at SEMA this year and how to smoke a pork belly.

    Off The Grid Surplus & Trail Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 62:25


    Josh and Bobby from Off The Grid Surplus come by and introduce us to the hottest line of off road inspired clothing on the planet! Kevin from Trail Therapy also found his way to the shop today to let us know whats next in the effort to help Veterans and their families.

    Parking Lot Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 39:01


    The guys discuss how much fun it is to race in parking lots. Who knew!

    The guys talk again about things

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 49:24


    We go over an off-road trip we just had and discuss the car of the week. Listen and see what we think.

    Baja Designs Lasers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 60:10


    We talk to Brennan from Baja Designs about laser light technology and his passion for offroad trucks.

    The Guys Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 47:03


    We talk about whatever is on our mind today. Random flow of thoughts. What could go wrong?

    Rubicon Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 82:10


    Our trail episode from the Rubicon was a bit all over the map and lacked quality. So here we are now back at the shop recapping our adventure! Enjoy our stories.

    Rubicon Trail 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 35:42


    So we finally did the Rubicon Tail and it was epic! This podcast is from camp on the first night while we still had the energy to stay up and do some recording. Little rough due to having 11 people and only 6 mics. Hope you enjoy!

    Wheel Every Weekend is Back!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 64:13


    We welcome back Ian and Brittany from Wheel Every Weekend. As usual we go over all of our opinions on off road vehicles and people.

    Big Bear and Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 42:25


    We talk about our latest trip to Big Bear to do some wheeling and some parts we added to the Jeep that we didn't like so much.

    Gambler 500 SoCal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 82:39


    The Gamblers are back! Crazy episode with new mics. We do not like the mics we just bought! Ugh

    Shade Tree Mechanic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 43:42


    James becomes a shade tree mechanic and we discuss how to poop on the Rubicon Trail.

    Something about Chevys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 48:28


    We like to talk about mostly nothing but hidden in here are some small nuggets of information. Happy listening!

    King of the Hammers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 51:54


    We are on location for a special episode at The King of the Hammers! We discuss all we saw and let you know what we thought of the whole thing.

    MR2 Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 51:21


    We discuss the MR2 project and some Defender 110's. Find out what Grinds Jake's Gears and hear some tales from the track!

    Bavarian Bastards and KOH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 40:15


    Today we talk about our upcoming trip to King of the Hammers and Jake and James try to convince us that BMW's are the kind! We also discuss the unbreakable 6BT.

    SAS and Ivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 55:02


    Today at Bent Motorsports we discuss the Solid Axle Swap (SAS) option for your offroad project as well as have a visit from our used car friend Ivan. The gang is back together so don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes!

    The Cole and I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 19:26


    Cole Beckett. Once a twinkle in Davids eye, now a young man. A young man who rides dirtbikes and looks at... car stuff. A father and a son have a conversation about what is to come. It's a heart-breaker.

    Just the Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 61:45


    David talks to the Secret Offroad Club about some trail issues and they continue to talk about almost nothing important.

    The Old, And The New

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 54:35


    David invites the guys from the secret Offroad Club in for a chat. Find out what they drive and why. Say goodbye to the young guns .......... maybe.

    Exploder Tows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 45:29


    This week we talk about Jake's Explorer upgrades, the worth of a free car and how NOT to tow. Also we talk geography and what it means to the car world. Yes Fin's drive better than all of us. The shop is hot and so are we. Let's get physical!

    To Gamble Once More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 56:31


    Steph and Gibby are Back! We also replaced Jake with Kenneth Mitchell who takes sick photos and used to own a car that's faster than yours. It's a rowdy experience.

    Scott From Snap on Talks Rubicon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 78:03


    This week our special guest is Scott, the man we buy our tools from and a friend of the shop. Not only does the man provide us with excellent service and tools, he is also familiar with the Rubicon Trail. Listen in. Take notes. Laminate them.

    Just a Couple Of Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 56:41


    The boys wanted to catch up with each other this week. No solid topics, no agenda, just a couple of guys in the shop enjoying what brings us all together. There's talks of James' V8 powered rally car finally coming to fruition, Russo's LS swapped BMW is almost done, and everyone has something to say about race cars. Be a fly on the wall. This is what it's all about.

    Off The Lot. Off The Road.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 52:02


    Dave and the guys work on cars and trucks all day to get them ready for off or on road fun. This one is to celebrate the trucks that don't need any work. Buy em', beat em', drive em' to the grocery store. We talk about the best off the lot off roaders of all time. Years and years of study has gone into this one so get ready for some real nerd stuff, were talkin' chassis codes, axle models, transfer case designations. It's a hypothetical who's who of hot haulers.

    Much Ado About Alignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 51:03


    Thrust, Camber, Tow, Caster, Rake, what do they mean and what do they all do! It's a doozy to keep it all strait and that's the name of the game this week as the boys brake down the intricacies of alignment. Everyone takes a stab at describing their own audible draw erase boards and we let the cat out of the bag with the how to do your own home alignments and adjustments.

    Autocrossed Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 52:36


    Racing. What the heck would we even be doin' around here if we didn't talk about racing. Whether you're trying to get into it, you're a current participant, or you're a washed up ol' race car driver like David, there's a pole position for everyone in this one. How, when, where, what car, competitive or just for fun. This is something the guys could really beat to death. So they keep it short and simple. Just like their race lines.

    Restoration Rhetoric - Eps. 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018 64:03


    Dave and the boys have all kinds of things to yammer on about in this one. What is the definition of a restoration? Get some insight on common problems, where to start, and how much will it cost? Heads up, it's gonna be your wallet, your time, or your sanity.

    Wheel Every Weekend With Brittany and Ian!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2018 59:37


    Ian and Brittany of Wheel Every Weekend tell us their best trail stories and we talk about what it's like to build, own, and maintain a Tacoma on 1-tons and 40's. These two wheel harder than you. They wheel harder than us for sure. Everyone, step your game up.

    Coulda Had A V8 With Martin From Monster Miata

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 65:55


    We sit down with Martin from Moster Miata and discuss V8 swaps. It's a good time.

    Bent Podcast #009 - Off-Road Clubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2018 72:36


    This week we talk Off Road clubs with our guests Robert, Julian, and David. These guys run some of the local Off-Road clubs and if you're trying to get into Off-Roading or you've been looking for a group to do some trail rides with. you're gonna want to hear what these guys have to say. Updates on the boys projects and some teasers coming at you for new content! Give it a listen. You're stuck in traffic anyway.

    Baja 1000 History - Bent Podcast #008

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 58:44


    The guys try their best to tell you the history of the Baja 1000 Off-Road Race and some of the icons and technology their-within. It gets a little sideways, but lets be honest, you came here to be entertained.

    Its Gonna Be Lit - With Brennan Scully Of Baja Designs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 68:24


    Brennan Scully of Baja Designs is our special guest this week! We talk new products, the future of lighting your truck with freakin' lasers man, and Brennan's personal projects. Also, Tierra Del Sol and some upcoming media from Bent Motorsports. Russo has a little update on his LS1 swap, Jake talks crap, and James still likes Rally. Consistency is key people.

    Always Be Gamblin - The Gambler 500

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2018 71:29


    BENT Motorsports talks about not racing with our special guests Stephanie and Gibby, heads of the beer-centric Sothern California Chapter of the Gambler 500. The vehicles are 500 dollars-ish, first place is for losers, and the trophy goes to the people who "get it" the most. Listen in to find out how to enter the event and how bowling balls and black diamonds might factor into your first Gambler 500 experience. https://www.facebook.com/groups/gambler500socal/permalink/1805260123127179/ https://www.instagram.com/gambler500socal/

    Tech The Halls!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2018 54:21


    Good tech in this ones boys. The guys talk Cut and Turns, Centrifugal Force (aka the weight of things that spin) and how hunting for horse power is a game of losses, not gains. Daves mysterious champion race car driver wife makes an appearance and you get to learn why dave won't ride in a race car with her any more. its all good fun.

    inFORUMation And How Not To Buy An LS1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 46:12


    Dave and the guys delve into the murky waters of online forum searching and discuss the intricacies of obtaining your information from a bunch of goons behind keyboards. Russo puts his foolhardy money on a used LS1 and your learn how to obtain a little more than he on your next used motor purchase. Also, more bad jokes.

    BENT Podcast #003 - Past Loves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 69:19


    This week Dave Beckett and The Boys discuss the plethora of cars they have owned, touching on past loves, terminal headaches, and the one that got away. The guys also give some tech tips on wiring for the uninitiated. James buys a car and gives some insight of what to expect when braving the auction block. Take a listen.

    Off-Topic Off-Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2017 60:09


    Today the guys at Bent Motorsports discuss budget and dream builds, their favorite and least favorite parts of off roading, as well as some things to look forward to. It's a grab-bag of banter and bull. You decide whats what.

    SEMA 2017 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 46:56


    We recap our visit to the SEMA convention this year. What we saw and what we thought was cool or not so cool.

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