Matt Grably - Author

Matt Grabli – About The Author

Matt Grabli is a professional mechanic, experienced off-roader, writer and founder of Offroadium. Worked as a general automotive mechanic, parts specialist at Auto Zone, and aftermarket performance product consultant at Real Truck, before shifting focus to writing and digital content creation.

Matt Grabli and a Mercedes G class off road rig

My story

Like many, my passion for cars stems from my father. From a young age, I would linger with him in the garage, watching him fixing and maintaining cars into the late hours. Car magazines showcasing beautiful vehicles captivated me far more than books or cartoons ever could. This blossomed into an addiction where I would eagerly spend my pocket money on the latest issue of Car & Driver. This influenced my decision to pursue a career in automotive field.

Like many car enthusiasts in the early 2010s, “stance” and “street scene” dominated my interests, with websites like StanceNation and SpeedHunters as my biggest influences. However, after completing my street stance build, I realized my prized car, into which I had invested significant time and resources, was no longer fully drivable. The stiff suspension and inability to clear speed bumps limited where I could go, even road trips were unrealistic due to ride discomfort.

It was around then that I turned to off-road vehicles. Despite working with client trucks and Jeeps previously, I had not appreciated how well these vehicles aligned with my goals and lifestyle. They satisfied nearly everything on my wish list (except perhaps gas mileage) and opened new roads and destinations through enhanced capabilities versus the limitations of my previous build. I could apply my creativity, knowledge, and experience to improve drivability rather than hinder it.

This opened an exciting new world, from local camping to cross-state expeditions on scenic trails. Events like King of the Hammers and Overland Expo exposed me to the mature, side of automotive culture. My passion for vehicle modification, technical experience, writing skills, and interactions with owners of customized off-road rigs have inspired me to share my knowledge with like-minded enthusiasts on Offroadium.com

Matt's Posts

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Red Toyota Land Cruiser 70 overlander with winch Escape 9500lbs

Red Toyota Land Cruiser 70 SWB For Overland Adventures

The sight of a classic bright red Toyota Land Cruiser cruising down an off-road trail…

Mercedes ML W163 off road build with tubular prerunner style bumper and a winch

Lifted Mercedes ML 500 W163 Off Road Build

Are you an offroad enthusiast with a love for aging European luxury crossovers? While these…

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Old School Chevy K5 Blazer PreRunner with Long Travel Suspension

Old School Chevy K5 Blazer PreRunner with Long Travel Suspension

With so many late model trucks serving prerunner duty these days, it’s refreshing to see…

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Lifted Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk on 33s Modified for Overland Expeditions

Lifted Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk WK2 Overland Off Road Build on 33s

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a well-rounded SUV, a true crossover that can do whatever…

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Jeep Comanche Prerunner build with KC Gravity Pro LED light bar

Lifted Jeep Comanche MJ Pioneer Off road Build With LS swap & 37”s

This 1990 Jeep Comanche is no ordinary pickup truck. With extensive modifications to the drivetrain,…

Honda CRV off road build with 34" 285/75R17 BF Goodrich T/A KO2 tires

Honda CRV Off Road Build on 34 Inch Tires and 7.5″ Lift

Honda's CRV has long been a popular platform for tuners and modifiers in the off-road…
Toyota Tacoma Off Road Build - 5 Examples overland ready rig

Toyota Tacoma Off Road Build – What Works Best In Owners Experience

The rugged Toyota Tacoma is like a blank canvas for off-road customization. Its solid rear…

1973 Squarebody Chevy K30 Crew Cab on 38s Prerunner

Lifted Squarebody Chevy K30 Crew Cab on 38s With a Prerunner Kick

There’s something cool in square body Chevy trucks that makes them desirable even today. For…

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Unimog 404 specs, prices in USA, history and detailed review

Custom Unimog 404 Off Road Rig on the US Streets

This rugged, customized off-road machine seen in the photos is a Unimog 404S military truck.…

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LIFTED MITSUBISHI PAJERO 3RD GENERATION OFF-ROADING IN THE MOUNTAINS

Lifted 3rd Gen Mitsubishi Montero Off Road Build

Today on Offroadium.com, we have an awesome lifted 3rd Gen Mitsubishi Montero off road build,…