Gage Goldberg gets a Ford Bronco Raptor and Bill starts to modify it.

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact SUV that’s designed to be practical for daily driving while still handling light adventures. It’s mentioned in the context of heading to hot springs, which fits its role as an easy-to-drive vehicle for road trips and carrying a small group and gear. The hosts also contrast it with larger trucks, reinforcing the idea of different vehicle sizes for different plans.

The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck built for hauling, towing, and everyday driving. It comes up in podcast travel talk because it’s a common choice for road trips and camping setups where you might want cargo space and a capable truck platform. The mention alongside Tacomas suggests the hosts are discussing parking trucks around a campsite.

The hosts frame the early ownership experience as a responsibility lesson rather than a pure performance goal. That’s why they emphasize safety first—especially for a powerful off-road vehicle where driver inputs can quickly lead to loss of traction or unsafe situations.

Magnaflow is an aftermarket exhaust brand known for performance and sound-focused mufflers and exhaust systems. When the hosts mention Magnaflow “hooking us up with the exhaust,” they’re talking about replacing or upgrading the Bronco’s factory exhaust to change sound and potentially flow characteristics.

“Wheels and tires” refers to the tire-and-rim package that strongly affects off-road grip, ride comfort, and how easily the vehicle can accelerate or brake. On an off-road truck like the Bronco, tire choice (tread pattern and compound) is often as important as engine power for traction.

“Trade it in” is when you give your current vehicle to the dealer as part of the purchase of a new one. The dealer applies a trade-in value to reduce what you pay out of pocket.

In this context, “upgrade to the Raptor” means moving from a standard Bronco to the higher-spec Raptor model rather than just adding a few accessories. It’s a major change in vehicle capability and price, typically involving a dealer deal or financing.

The F-150 refers to the Ford F-150 pickup line, which is known for offering many trim levels and options. In the podcast, it’s brought up in the context of paying to upgrade to a Raptor, which highlights how people weigh cost versus performance features. That makes it relevant to discussions about how much extra capability is worth the price.

“Place Performance Off Road” appears to be a local off-road shop in town that Cody owns. Shops like this typically specialize in suspension, tires, wheels, and other off-road modifications for trucks and SUVs.

Eibach is an aftermarket suspension brand, and “leveling” refers to raising the front of a truck/SUV to match the rear ride height. That changes stance and can improve clearance, but it may also affect alignment and tire wear if not set up correctly.

In car talk, “juice” is slang for added power—often via performance tuning, forced induction, or nitrous. Here it’s paired with “Like a Raptor on juice,” implying the TRX build will be boosted to make it dramatically quicker.

The Bronco is Ford’s rugged SUV line, built for off-road capability and outdoor use. The podcast mentions a “black on black Raptor Bronco,” which suggests a high-performance or heavily equipped Bronco variant being spotted at a dealership. That’s why it’s included—it's a notable example of a Bronco setup.

The Ford Bronco Raptor is a high-performance off-road version of the Bronco, built for serious trail use with upgraded suspension and off-road-focused tuning. In this segment, the hosts are talking about acquiring one through a dealer deal and then driving it back, which is why it’s the centerpiece car mention.

A trade-in is when you turn in your current vehicle to the dealer as part of the purchase price for a new or different car. The dealer credits the trade-in value, which can reduce the amount you pay out of pocket (though the exact numbers depend on the deal).

A key fob is the small remote you use to lock/unlock the car and often start it without inserting a traditional key. Many modern vehicles also use it for passive entry—when you’re close enough, the car can detect the fob.

PPF (paint protection film) is a clear protective layer applied to a vehicle’s paint to help prevent chips, scratches, and light abrasions. It’s commonly used on off-road and daily-driven trucks because road debris and brush can damage paint quickly.

The Ram TRX is a supercharged, high-horsepower pickup built for extreme off-road and straight-line performance. Here, it’s used as a comparison point—Clint follows in a TRX, and the host says it was a great truck and a definite upgrade from what Gage had.

Window tint is a film applied to glass to reduce visible light and heat entering the cabin. Enthusiasts often do it for comfort, glare reduction, and privacy, and it can also change the overall look of the vehicle.

“Rigid” here refers to Rigid Industries, a well-known brand of aftermarket off-road lighting. The host says the Bronco has significant lighting value, which is a common upgrade for night driving and trail visibility.

Kicker is an aftermarket audio brand known for car stereos and speakers. The host mentions Kicker installing a several-thousand-dollar stereo system, highlighting a major value-add modification beyond just cosmetics.

Expel is a brand associated with paint protection film (PPF), a clear protective layer that helps guard against chips, scratches, and road debris. The host says the Bronco has the wrap from Expel, implying it’s been protected from everyday damage.

NIL stands for “Name, Image, and Likeness,” which refers to athletes being paid to promote brands. An NIL deal in this context means the Bronco/Raptor-related arrangement is part of a sponsorship/advertising agreement rather than a normal purchase or rental.

A stereo system in a car refers to the audio setup—typically including head unit, speakers, and often a subwoofer/amp. The hosts mention giving away the stereo system, which implies the audio components were part of the sponsored build and needed to be handled carefully.

Fender flares are extended body panels over the wheel openings. On off-road trucks like the Bronco Raptor, they help cover wider tires and suspension movement so debris and water are less likely to get thrown into the body.

“Raptor suspension” refers to the Bronco Raptor’s off-road suspension system, tuned for bigger impacts and more wheel travel than a standard Bronco. Suspension upgrades matter because they control how the tires stay in contact with the ground over bumps and uneven terrain.

“Frame and mounting points” are the structural areas where suspension and other components attach. The segment emphasizes that the Bronco Raptor’s upgrades aren’t just bolt-on parts—its frame/mounting points are modified so heavier-duty suspension pieces can be installed safely and effectively.

“Bolt on” describes parts that can be installed using existing mounting locations and hardware, rather than requiring major fabrication or structural changes. The hosts contrast this with the Raptor’s deeper modifications to the base structure.

A twin-turbo V6 uses two turbochargers to force more air into the engine, allowing it to make more power than a naturally aspirated V6 of the same size. Turbocharging also helps deliver stronger torque (pulling power) across a wider range of speeds, which matters for off-road acceleration and passing.

Ground clearance is the distance between the road surface and the lowest part of the vehicle. Higher ground clearance helps prevent the undercarriage from hitting rocks or ruts, which is a key advantage for off-road driving.

“Fso 125” appears to be a specific model reference mentioned in the podcast, likely tied to performance and safety discussion. The host notes it’s “up in the air a little bit more” and mentions a time around 12.5 seconds, which sounds like a performance measurement (often acceleration). It’s discussed as a vehicle that balances safety/ride height with measurable speed.

Off-roading refers to driving on unpaved or uneven surfaces like trails, rocks, mud, and sand. It typically demands suspension travel, traction, and durability beyond what’s needed for normal street driving.

Upper control arms are suspension links that locate the front wheels and control how they move through bumps and steering. Upgrading them on an off-road truck can improve alignment control and ride quality when the suspension is stressed by trails or larger tires.

An exhaust system routes engine gases out of the vehicle and can be tuned for sound and flow characteristics. In this segment, they’re discussing getting an exhaust for the Bronco Raptor as part of the build.

Camberg (as referenced by the hosts) is discussed as a suspension company, and the segment suggests it’s involved in the Bronco Raptor’s suspension parts. The mention also connects Camberg to Magnaflow via an acquisition.

Suspension components are the parts that control how a vehicle’s wheels move relative to the body. In off-road builds, swapping these parts can change ride height, wheel travel, and how the truck handles bumps and traction.

In suspension context, “geometry” refers to the measured angles and relationships between suspension parts and the wheel. When geometry changes, it can affect tire contact, steering feel, and how the truck handles under articulation and bumps.

“Travel” is how much the suspension can move—typically measured as wheel travel from full extension to full compression. More travel generally helps off-road vehicles keep tires in contact with uneven ground and fit larger tires without rubbing as easily.

“37s” is shorthand for 37-inch off-road tires. Larger tire diameter increases ground clearance and can improve obstacle clearance, but it also requires suspension and clearance work to avoid rubbing.

The Ford F-150 is referenced as the starting point for the Raptor lineup. In this context, it’s used to explain the evolution of Ford’s off-road “Raptor” concept across different truck platforms.

A “rock crawler” setup prioritizes slow-speed control, traction, and suspension articulation for climbing over rocks. The segment contrasts this with other Raptor models that are tuned for higher-speed desert-style driving.

“Baja racer type of suspension” refers to off-road race tuning associated with desert racing, where the vehicle needs to stay stable over repeated high-speed bumps. Compared with rock-crawling setups, this typically emphasizes control at speed and managing large, fast impacts.

The Ford Ranger Raptor is another Raptor-badged off-road truck, but its suspension tuning is aimed at faster, open-terrain driving. Here, it’s described as being set up like a Baja-style race suspension—more about speed and stability over long stretches than slow rock crawling.

A four inch lift is a suspension modification that raises the vehicle’s ride height by about four inches. It’s commonly done on off-road trucks to fit larger tires and improve ground clearance.

“Arctic” here appears to be the name of a specific wrap or paint color scheme—white with light gray shades. Color names like this are common in wrap/finish catalogs to describe exact tones and patterns.

An X-Vel wrap refers to a branded vehicle wrap product used to change a car’s appearance. Vehicle wraps are typically vinyl films applied over the body panels for color/graphics and can be removed later.

“Bronze wheels” refers to aftermarket alloy wheels finished in a bronze color. Wheel color can strongly affect the overall look of a lifted off-road truck, especially when paired with larger tires.

Bigger tires typically mean increasing tire diameter and/or width to improve off-road traction and obstacle clearance. They can also alter on-road dynamics by changing gearing feel, steering response, ride comfort, and the vehicle’s overall grip characteristics.

On-road dynamics refers to how a vehicle behaves on pavement—things like steering response, ride stability, braking feel, and how it handles during cornering. Suspension lifts and larger tires can noticeably change these characteristics compared with stock setup.

An off-roader is a vehicle designed primarily for uneven terrain like dirt, rocks, mud, and sand. The key point here is whether the Bronco Raptor’s modifications (lift and bigger tires) make it only good off-road—or whether it still works well as a daily driver on pavement.

"Goat modes" refers to selectable driving modes on off-road vehicles that change how systems like throttle response, traction control, and drivetrain behavior react on different surfaces. The idea is to tailor the truck’s control strategy for crawling, sand, rocks, or higher-speed dirt driving.

A “rock climbing” section is an off-road obstacle course segment designed to test low-speed traction and vehicle control over uneven, high-friction surfaces. It typically emphasizes careful throttle use, suspension articulation, and stability management rather than straight-line speed.

An off-road driving school is a structured program where you learn and practice off-road techniques on prepared vehicles and terrain. This segment highlights that the vehicles are staged and prepped, and participants can switch drivers to increase drive time and reduce wear on their own cars.

“Prepped” vehicles are cars or trucks that have been set up ahead of time for a specific activity—here, off-road driving. The point is that the vehicles are ready to be driven hard, so you don’t have to thrash your own Bronco or Bronco Raptor.

The Dodge Challenger is a performance-focused muscle car built for straight-line speed and a dramatic driving experience. The podcast compares it to a Raptor-style vehicle to make a point about mismatched vehicle purposes—using a Challenger as an example of a car that doesn’t fit the “off-road truck” idea. That’s why it comes up in a conversation about choosing the right tool for the job.

“Bronco Afrodio” appears to be a branded event/experience tied to the Ford Bronco, likely involving driving demos or media-style sessions in different locations. In this segment, it’s used as a reference point for how they did a condensed version first and then a longer one later.

Monterey Car Week is a major annual automotive event in California that brings together car launches, auctions, and enthusiast activities. In this segment, it’s the backdrop for a conversation with Ford leadership and a subsequent road-trip plan.

“High speed” here is about off-road driving at higher velocities, which changes how the vehicle’s suspension and tires behave over washboard, jumps, and uneven surfaces. The “Raptor version” implies a more capable setup than a standard off-road ride, tuned for stability and control when you’re moving fast over rough terrain.

A rat rod style is an intentionally rough, worn, and “unfinished” look—often with visible patina, mismatched parts, and a general DIY vibe. It’s more about aesthetic attitude and craftsmanship than restoring a car to factory-new condition.

“Hiding the pipe” refers to routing an aftermarket pipe (commonly an intake, exhaust, or related plumbing) so it’s less visually obvious and protected from damage. Off-road builds often route these components higher or along safer paths to reduce the chance of hitting obstacles and to keep the engine bay/underbody looking clean.

“Held pressure” means the system maintained the applied pressure without leaks over time, which is a quick way to validate a plumbing or vacuum/boost-related install. For car modifications, pressure-holding is often used as a leak check before driving or running the system under load.

In this context, the garage height and layout determine how high the modified component can be routed. The hosts discuss fitting the setup into a typical garage clearance, including doing it at around an eight-foot height or along the walls.