Parts You Should Never Have to Replace | Waypoints | Ep 150

JD sits down with Ryan Stoangi of Combat Off Road to talk about how more than 20 years of building Jeeps and working in off-road retail led him to start making his own parts. Ryan breaks down Combat’s focus on durable, repairable Jeep accessories, including their hood latches, armored taillights, fenders, and inner fenders, and why he believes in sticking to what the company does well. They also talk about choosing quality parts, supporting local 4x4 shops, and figuring out what you actually want from your Jeep before spending thousands building it. Plus, Ryan and JD take on gatekeeping in the off-road community and why helping new wheelers learn is important to keeping the sport growing.📍 Trails and DestinationsSand Hollow State Park, UtahDouble Sammy, UtahMoab Area Trails, Utah🛠️ Gear and ToolsCombat Off Road Off-the-Turnbuckle Hood Latches (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road Tail Gunner Tail Lights (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road Full Assault Aluminum Fenders (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road Max Flow Front Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road MORF Rear Inner Fender Liners (Combat Off Road)Rock Krawler Long-Arm Suspension Systems (Rock Krawler)RockJock AntiRock Sway Bar Systems (RockJock 4x4)Revolution Gear & Axle JL/JT Gear Packages (Revolution Gear)RCV Performance Jeep JL/JT Axle Shafts (RCV Performance)RPM Steering & Suspension (RPM Steering)Milestar Patagonia M/T-02 Tires (Milestar Tires)Rockford Fosgate Jeep Audio Kits (Rockford Fosgate)Stinger Jeep Head Units (Stinger)🚙 Community ShoutoutsCombat Off Road: @combat.offroad (Instagram)JD: MeAndMyYellowJKRyan Stoangi: @ryanstoangi (Instagram)Synergy Manufacturing: @synergymfg (Instagram)TMR Customs: @tmrcustoms (Instagram)🌎 Advocacy & ConservationUtah Public Lands AllianceBlueRibbon Coalition📰 News Topics🔥 Jeep Concept Vehicles — including the Wrangler ANVIL 715 — Ryan talks about Combat Off Road hood latches appearing on three official Jeep concepts over three consecutive years, including the Low Down, Bug Out 4xe, and ANVIL. (jeep)📅 Events and ResourcesCombat Off Road Installation Instructions (Combat Off Road)Combat Off Road YouTube: @Combat.Offroad (YouTube)Keystone Automotive BIG Show (Keystone Automotive BIG Show)SEMA Show (SEMA Show)Toledo Jeep Fest (Toledo Jeep® Fest)Trail Hero (The Trail Hero)📞 Get involved!Leave us a voicemail! Call 719-408-0132 to be featured on the show.Write a review!Follow us on Instagram! @thetrailheadpodcastVisit The Trailhead NetworkTrailhead Gear — Shirts & MoreDiscounts for Trailheads!TYRI Offroad Lights — Use code TRAILHEAD15 for 15% off.