From the Chairlift
Opinion, rants, and first principles — the kind of thinking Walt does on a chairlift ride or standing in the Blue River at dawn. Industry trends, bad advice he's seen lately, the philosophy behind the wrenching.
What Year Jeep Grand Cherokee to Avoid: A Shop Owner's Used-Buying Guide
What year jeep grand cherokee to avoid? Learn which model years deserve caution, what to inspect, and how to price repai...
You Don't Need a Winch. You Need a Shovel and a Friend With a Tow Strap.
A 20-year off-road mechanic explains why most truck owners don't need a winch. He breaks down the cost, weight, and elec...
The Phone Call I Get Most Often 'My Truck Is Shaking'
A mechanic's diagnostic flowchart for truck shaking issues. Covers when it shakes, where it shakes, and when it started....
Stop Telling People to 'Just Get a Lift Kit.' That's Not Advice. That's a $2,000 Invoice.
A mechanic breaks down the real cost of a lift kit—$3,300 to $4,900 with downstream parts and labor. He explains when a ...
The 5 Mods I've Removed From More Trucks Than I've Installed
A 20-year off-road mechanic lists the five modifications he's removed from more trucks than he's installed: budget lift ...
Why This Blog Exists (and Why I'm Not on YouTube)
This is the launch manifesto for The Truck Table blog, written by Walt Grady, a 20-year off-road shop owner in Silvertho...