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Cross Thread Off Road

Cross Thread Off Road

By Mitch Mohs

We are off roading enthusiast talking to experts about off-road trails, Off Road builds, Overlanding, new trails that are coming, and the general Off roading lifestyle.
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Ep 14. JK build party at the Zeus shop

Cross Thread Off RoadFeb 09, 2020

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Matt’s Bestop SEMA built Jeep!

Matt’s Bestop SEMA built Jeep!

Mitch sits down with Matt to discuss his built 2023 4xe Rubicon! And some valuable points in insurance!
Apr 27, 202327:07
Anti Rock Comparison. Rock Jock and Maxpeeding. Hi buck vs low buck.

Anti Rock Comparison. Rock Jock and Maxpeeding. Hi buck vs low buck.

Wade and Mitch talk about recent updates and compare Rock Jock and Maxpeeding anti rock systems.
Apr 05, 202301:00:56
Action item! Email some people to help save the B2B trail! Teasing new topics!

Action item! Email some people to help save the B2B trail! Teasing new topics!

New bill out there that is being discussed that would put a damper on our hobby. Also a teaser on future episodes
Mar 16, 202312:36
S3E2. SmugJ update. Tool find! Hunting success!

S3E2. SmugJ update. Tool find! Hunting success!

Wade and Mitch break down the TJR exit and SmugJ update! Tool find in the neighborhood?!?!
Jan 25, 202201:04:01
Hunting and the #SmugJ

Hunting and the #SmugJ

Where have we been!?!
Dec 03, 202148:30
Let’s build a deck for Colin! And the LSLJ! S2E21

Let’s build a deck for Colin! And the LSLJ! S2E21

I sit down with Butch and Kevin to discuss a great fundraising project they are a part of. Also I find all about how awesome the Corvette motor works in an LJ!
Oct 11, 202153:23
Updates from past guests! Ode to a TJ! J10 update! S2E20

Updates from past guests! Ode to a TJ! J10 update! S2E20

I catch up with a couple folks of been on my podcast in the past. One is a bit of a sad story the other is a work in progress.
Sep 29, 202138:53
ARB Compressor issue. Oil on floor! No Brakes!  Brewery meetup S2E19

ARB Compressor issue. Oil on floor! No Brakes! Brewery meetup S2E19

“Can Mitch Fix It?” I fix a few issues on my jeep that popped up! Also short recap and future episode previews from a jeep meet up at a brewery
Sep 21, 202128:03
VanVan Overland on the talk about their “VAN LIFE” builds! S2E18

VanVan Overland on the talk about their “VAN LIFE” builds! S2E18

Thomas and Cal from VanVan Overland are on to talk about their awesome builds.
Sep 09, 202141:24
Short Box Regular Cab!! Season 2 Ep17

Short Box Regular Cab!! Season 2 Ep17

I discuss my obsession with short box regular cab pick ups
Aug 30, 202128:38
A few topics. Odds and ends.

A few topics. Odds and ends.

Odds a d ends episode
Jul 31, 202122:56
Billy goes to Moab! Mitch hires people to fix his stuff.

Billy goes to Moab! Mitch hires people to fix his stuff.

Billy shares his story about his trip to Moab. The trip out/ off roading / trip back all have their own good stories!
Jul 18, 202101:12:35
JL 2.0 rental!?!? Forest fires and the Grand Canyon! Season 2 ep 14

JL 2.0 rental!?!? Forest fires and the Grand Canyon! Season 2 ep 14

I break down my trip to the Grand Canyon while in Jeep wrangler Turbo 2.0. Forest fires issues.
Jun 28, 202135:55
Trollhougen Carnage! We break stuff but not too bad!

Trollhougen Carnage! We break stuff but not too bad!

Season 2 Episode 13. Bunch of knuckleheads head to Dresser Wisconsin for a day of fun!
Jun 07, 202101:21:57
Should I cut my TJ in half? Cheaper than an LJ? TJ6 talk with Tommy!

Should I cut my TJ in half? Cheaper than an LJ? TJ6 talk with Tommy!

I talked to Tommy in Texas about his interesting project.
May 21, 202155:49
Loose wheel episode with our resident expert Kory!

Loose wheel episode with our resident expert Kory!

I catch up with my buddy Kory and talk about his very event full weekend!
Apr 25, 202151:38
Season 2 episode 10. I catch up with a brand new Jeeper and we discussed the how and why he got it.

Season 2 episode 10. I catch up with a brand new Jeeper and we discussed the how and why he got it.

I catch up with Elias and Kari to talk about their new Jeep. Also in the “Can Mitch fix it” segment I fill you in on some random things I worked on this week.
Apr 11, 202143:16
Smitty vs Rugged Ridge spare tire carriers. Hood Flutter Fixed! Random thoughts.

Smitty vs Rugged Ridge spare tire carriers. Hood Flutter Fixed! Random thoughts.

Smitty versus rugged ridge spare tire carriers. Mitch fix a hood flutter. Garage space upgrade. Random thoughts
Mar 27, 202127:52
Should you clean your engine bay?

Should you clean your engine bay?

The short answer, yes if it’s really bad! In the end it’s up to you.
Mar 18, 202117:10
Off-road event recap! Video link in description.
Mar 11, 202139:28
Breaking news! New off-road business in Minnesota. JK vs JT!?! And Mitch fixes a couple things

Breaking news! New off-road business in Minnesota. JK vs JT!?! And Mitch fixes a couple things

Guided overland Adventure Tours!
Mar 03, 202147:34
Tailgate Hinge=The Eight Hour Wrestling Match

Tailgate Hinge=The Eight Hour Wrestling Match

I tackled a tailgate hinge replacement project to include a reinforced spare tire carrier. It turned into an eight hour wrestling match. I won!
Feb 25, 202131:45
Mitch’s build plan update! Finally doing something big! Terry Z update on his JL

Mitch’s build plan update! Finally doing something big! Terry Z update on his JL

Mitch details his plan for the TJ over the next couple months. I sit down with Terry to discuss the updates to his JL.
Feb 11, 202157:19
Brakes! Kids these days got it easy.

Brakes! Kids these days got it easy.

I break down the process of new drum brakes on my 2001 TJ. A couple CROSSTHREAD moments thrown in. Wade did 99% of the work but my 1% was pretty important!
Feb 02, 202130:17
Rusty Slider episode

Rusty Slider episode

I catch up with Wade on new rocker guard/sliders he put in his Jeep!
Jan 27, 202101:11:28
Season 2. 2021! Light off roading trip! Some  Jeep build planning

Season 2. 2021! Light off roading trip! Some Jeep build planning

CTOR heads to Elk River for some light off roading.
Jan 18, 202129:43
Ep 47. Tire changes and jumping battery

Ep 47. Tire changes and jumping battery

Story time and how not to change a tire.
Nov 16, 202027:26
Ep 46! Toys for Tots recap! Best way to start a camp fire and good food at events!

Ep 46! Toys for Tots recap! Best way to start a camp fire and good food at events!

Lots of toys and money raised at this years event. Fun times had by all!
Oct 22, 202041:12
Oleks Adventures! Jeep YouTube channel from our area!!!

Oleks Adventures! Jeep YouTube channel from our area!!!

I talk to Thomas and Courtney of Oleks Adventures! They just started a YouTube channel to capture their off road adventures in their LJ and JL. That’s right 2 Jeeps!
Oct 07, 202052:21
Ep 44! Toys for Tots Ride!

Ep 44! Toys for Tots Ride!

Toys for Tots
Sep 30, 202032:33
Gilbert recap: Let's Roll!

Gilbert recap: Let's Roll!

Gilbert recap with Brent. Camping, drinking, tents, cots vs air mattress. Off roading. 2H vs 4L. Let’s get Rolling!
Sep 24, 202042:03
Ep 42 Tool talk!

Ep 42 Tool talk!

Wade and I discuss tools you need to tools that are a dream to have!
Sep 17, 202001:23:33
Ep 41! J10 Rebuild with Kevin!

Ep 41! J10 Rebuild with Kevin!

Kevin has a passion for old Jeep pickups! Take a listen to hear about his rebuild on a 1977 Jeep J10!
Aug 28, 202041:08
Ep 40. TRX vs Raptor. And can Mitch fix it?!?

Ep 40. TRX vs Raptor. And can Mitch fix it?!?

I do some major engine work on my Honda. Lots of TRX talk.
Aug 21, 202032:07
Ep 39! 1 guy 3 jeeps! I talk the a fellow enthusiast who’s on his 3rd Jeep! Multiple 4 cylinders!

Ep 39! 1 guy 3 jeeps! I talk the a fellow enthusiast who’s on his 3rd Jeep! Multiple 4 cylinders!

Joey started out in SD then MN lives in CO! He’s had 2 explorers and 3 Jeeps.
Aug 13, 202043:23
Ep 38. Jeep Wrangler 4xe talk and why you should t be scared about it. Scott’s 1984 CJ7 is a done!

Ep 38. Jeep Wrangler 4xe talk and why you should t be scared about it. Scott’s 1984 CJ7 is a done!

I talk to a couple friends about something new and something old! First I discuss the jeep wrangler 4xe and the positive aspects of it by comparing it to a Chevy volt. Then I go old-school and talk to Scott about his 1984 Jeep CJ7 that he just completed.
Aug 03, 202038:54
Ep 37. What’s your first car? Piper joins me to discuss her LJ!

Ep 37. What’s your first car? Piper joins me to discuss her LJ!

My first car was a Buick Century. Not my plan. Piper’s is an LJ!
Jul 27, 202042:46
Ep 36. Bronco talk! 392 Hemi in a Jeep. Competition!!!

Ep 36. Bronco talk! 392 Hemi in a Jeep. Competition!!!

Why Jeep people should like the Bronco talk!
Jul 19, 202029:20
Ep 35. Seven Slot Posse, 1945 CJ2A with Corvette power and Bronco news!

Ep 35. Seven Slot Posse, 1945 CJ2A with Corvette power and Bronco news!

Kirk Ross and his story about his 1945 CJ2A with a Corvette engine! New bronco news. Just some thoughts on what might be and why it might be great for Jeep!
Jul 13, 202001:00:49
Ep 34! RPM and Apple Valley farms.

Ep 34! RPM and Apple Valley farms.

Brad fills us in on one of his favorite wheeling weekends and places. Father’s Day at Apple Valley Farms! And I fixed something on my brother in laws Jeep!
Jul 05, 202050:08
Ep 33! Jeep stories with my brother in law!

Ep 33! Jeep stories with my brother in law!

I talk to one of the guys who got me into Jeeps! We share a couple good stories about off roading mishaps.
Jun 29, 202049:19
Ep 32. Fixing the Hinge issue all Jeeps! Don’t strip the TORX!

Ep 32. Fixing the Hinge issue all Jeeps! Don’t strip the TORX!

Rusty hinges are a common issue on Jeeps. You could take off and paint or replace with Stainless Steel!
Jun 14, 202030:50
Ep 31. Jacob is back with a a rescuer mission and giant tree on a Jeep stories

Ep 31. Jacob is back with a a rescuer mission and giant tree on a Jeep stories

Jacob tells us about a rescue mission for 5 Hunters and his giant Christmas trees!
Jun 07, 202033:14
Ep 30! Not a Jeep episode. Nissan Xterra overlander buildout. Some more YJ talk sprinkled in.

Ep 30! Not a Jeep episode. Nissan Xterra overlander buildout. Some more YJ talk sprinkled in.

I talk to an old HIgh School band mate who I keep randomly meeting. This time we meet on a trail build day and had a chance to catch up. Turns out he also is into off roading!
May 31, 202001:01:35
Ep 29. New private land off-road and camping area coming soon! Hear about that and Jacob Q!

Ep 29. New private land off-road and camping area coming soon! Hear about that and Jacob Q!

I talked to a listener named Jacob who invited me out to his private land. They are making some fun beginner trails that are challenging in the snow. He has some plans for camping as well. Hear all about it and how Jacob’s life was shaped by hard work and family.
May 24, 202055:50
Ep 28 MN4WDA Angela H Tread Lightly. Technical Challenges. LROC

Ep 28 MN4WDA Angela H Tread Lightly. Technical Challenges. LROC

Angela is back discussing the national Tread Lightly organization. We also discuss LROC a ladies off road club. We do have a few technical challenges but that’s life! I will fill you in on my latest blinker adventure
May 18, 202038:08
Ep 27. Update from MN4WDA rep Morgan. Mitch’s fav little upgrades.

Ep 27. Update from MN4WDA rep Morgan. Mitch’s fav little upgrades.

Morgan gives us an update on the MN4WDA from trails and elections. I get into my favorite little upgrades from phone holders, security box/trunks and hi-lift jack storage.
May 10, 202036:11
Ep 26. Mrs Cross Thread is back with some stories on learning to drive a stick, hiking and Apple

Ep 26. Mrs Cross Thread is back with some stories on learning to drive a stick, hiking and Apple

I talk to Mrs. Cross Thread about her high school and college ride which was a stick shift. We also talked about the hiking trails we discovered right by our house. I review the Appleton Minnesota ORV Park.
May 03, 202036:26
Episode 25. CJ rebuilder Scott R on the phone.

Episode 25. CJ rebuilder Scott R on the phone.

I talk to my buddy Scott who I met while buying a locker from him! He rebuilds classic CJ’s. Take a listen to here his passion for the classic off roader.
Apr 26, 202048:45
Ep 24. Modified off roader rules and “Losing the Way” documentary talk with Cole Sprauge.

Ep 24. Modified off roader rules and “Losing the Way” documentary talk with Cole Sprauge.

https://lacrossetribune.com/houstonconews/lifestyles/ask-a-minnesota-trooper-rules-for-modified-trucks/article_3bbc2784-1757-598d-8be4-94e557b485d7.html https://watch.amazon.com/detail?asin=B07ZDL1JBL&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web
Apr 19, 202052:24