{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"713: Drink Responsibly","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/713-drink-responsibly","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/ins.blubrry.com/snail_trail_4x4/713-Drink.mp3","description":"\nTyler and Jimmy talk about their weeks. Tyler was joking about how we had a shit show of a weekend, but then Jimmy agreed with him. Jimmy then went on and explaid his weekend and how the Assistant had a wonderful time at a party. Tyler took over, telling everyone about what needs to get done on Fionia and Kermit. There is a lot of work that needs to happen before Rubithon.\nSnailTrail4x4 Discord: https://discord.gg/yFyFFkQbuyCome hang out with us on the SnailTrail4x4 Discord — it’s the easiest way to connect with Tyler and Jimmy directly, chat with fellow offroad enthusiasts, and get first access to Group Buys and Treasure Hunt token drops.\nMORRFlate Giveaway at 900 Reviews on Apple Podcast. 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If it’s not set right, the truck can vibrate and the drivetrain can wear faster, so people adjust the axle and related angles when they change parts."}},{"startTime":5894.8,"endTime":5900.0,"type":"term","title":"pinion","url":"/glossary/pinion","quote":"…So I'm going to have to rotate the axle and point the pinion in a different direction.","canonicalId":"term:pinion","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The pinion is the gear at the front of the differential that meshes with the ring gear to drive the axle. Pointing the pinion in a different direction is part of setting the drivetrain’s geometry so the driveshaft angle and gear engagement work smoothly under load.","simplifiedExplanation":"The pinion is a key gear inside the rear axle that transfers power to the wheels. Changing its direction helps the drivetrain line up so the truck drives smoothly and doesn’t wear parts as quickly."}},{"startTime":5948.7,"endTime":5960.0,"type":"term","title":"roto packs","url":"/glossary/roto-packs","quote":"…The gas cans called the roto packs. The roto packs are rubbing so bad on the rear door…","canonicalId":"term:roto-packs","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Roto packs are rotomolded jerry-can style fuel containers commonly used on off-road rigs. Because they’re mounted externally, they can shift or rub during suspension travel or when the rear swing-out moves, potentially wearing through the body or the container itself.","simplifiedExplanation":"Roto packs are fuel cans you mount on the outside of an off-road vehicle. If they’re positioned poorly or move while you drive, they can rub and eventually damage the truck’s metal or the cans."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Tyler","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Jimmy: Off-Road Enthusiasts","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/713-drink-responsibly/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}