Trailmater Down (Repairs And Upgrades)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- After dropping off a big ledge on a recovery earlier in the day, me and Mike noticed the shifters moving more than they should. We got out and looked to see the transmission adapter had snapped at the mounting pedestal. We realized it was still together and could be driven so we strapped it down and kept going on the recovery. The next day we decided to tear into it and start the repairs. Took a couple days as we jest kept fixing things we've been neglecting. Really happy with all the repairs and upgrades we got done. Once again she is all back together and back to work. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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Even the Mighty Trailmater needs some love once in awhile.
Some repairs are upgrades 👽
I really like the shop repair videos. Congratulations to Mike on his promotion to safety director for Moab Motorsports.
I love how when you break something, you assess the damage and make it more than twice as strong the second time so it won’t break again. Simple problems require simple solutions. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. If it is broke, use quarter inch plate and more welds :)
It shows how well built Trailmater actually is, because your not constantly doing repair work to it, after all the hard work that Trailmater gets put through.
Been to Moab twice with SxS from Gillette Wyoming. Love watching all the recoveries, with no drama or hyped suspense in videos. Thank you Rory and your awesome crew. Beautiful country! Can't wait to go back.
I'm always impressed by how well trailmater holds up under stress. It's built and maintained within an inch of the edge.. a fine balance of power, flexibility and weight distribution.. with a generous helping of driver skill.
Love your vids guys, keep em coming..
Rory, you guys are the GOATs of the off-road recover, others are building building building and you're like "We're ready"....lol
Rory, Mike and Shawn thanks for letting us be the fly on the wall. Always informative, entertaining and great Utah scenery!
This is the off road towing channel I enjoy best , thanks for taking the time to share what you do , learned and obviously love , shits awesome ! Those braces look mega beef 9000 👍🏻💪🏻
The best off road channel, by far. You get: off roading, recovering vehicles, repairing said vehicles in the field, building/repairing vehicles and guys having fun! Don’t get no better!
It's always good to see Trailmater get a little love.
Well said, with what it does every trip
SUCH a badass rig.
Very nice inventive upgrades.
I like the views through the welding helmet so we can actually see what you're doing instead of just a big flash that I keep telling myself, oh you shouldn't look at that and then I remember oh it's just on TV.
I love you guys, I'm a 53 yr old that broke his back then was diagnosed with the c word. Been following you from the beginning. I really enjoy living vicariously through you. Your my kinda people. Thanks.
Bless you
Bummer. Were ya vaxt?
Bummer. Were ya vaxt?
@@UberLummox like the phony ass vaccine is going to stop cancer???
@@haroldphipps3457 Oh right. Silly me. I thought the c work stood for Kovid. While were on the subject of initials, you get your new NFTs yet?
Mike and Tom Tom have to be two of the nicest people in the business. Also a shout out to, you know who, for putting up with Rory and driving the back up vehicle while Mike films.
How✋
Remember, this wasn't a drill 🔨
Always take your safety Mike with you ,you never know when you'll need one ! 👍🏻
Wow 150 views 2 minutes after posting. You have been ready for the tow truck Olympics for a long time. I think it will boil down to the skill of the operator and familiarity with the equipment. As a friend of mine says, you got this. Thanks for another great video.
The more of your videos I watch, the more I realize what genuine badasses you all are. Respect
Great use of the new drone filming! The updates and repairs to Trailmater right on point!
I really liked the drone footage as well. Amazed that Trailmater doesn't require maintenance more often after seeing where you take him!
Great set too!
Love that you include this, people forget if you use something regardless of maintenance and brand, stuff gets tired and breaks, even a toyota FJ 40 that's engineered for 300k miles for every little part will eventually suffer the same fate.
Nicholas Brandt I get the feeling you’re a fellow FJ40 owner
@@timbradley1249 no I got jeep issues, Jeepster, cj7, Cherokee xj, j10, I had a fj40 but it was to much a project for me sadly
@Nicholas Brandt I have my Dad’s 75’ . He bought it new. I got to drive it to high school my senior year in 86’. Been mine for 8 years now
Hey mike, Good on you to wear safety glasses! It's only a matter of time before you end up in the ER for a metal sliver in your eyeball. Once is enough to learn a lesson. Yeah, I learned the hard way.
I appreciated the view of the welding through the visor lens.
Holy smokes! You know that Matt and Paul are now redesigning furiously.
I sometimes think Rory goes out of his way to find the most difficult route for the Trail Mater. Best part is that the old Mater handles it with grace and finesse Gotta love it. LOL
It amazes me how solid your business plan is. After building an off road recovery wrecker you know every part and piece, and continue to come up with better, stronger upgrades. The equipment and skills you have makes MOAB off roading a better, safer sport.
I'm digging the drone shots. It gives a nice perspective. Great work, Mike.
I'll second that! Wasn't that Poison Spider?
I have just realised the Trail Mater slogan is one I first heard about 60 years ago - "The impossible we do straight away. Miracles take a little longer."
I really appreciate the time you guys spend in the shop and all the skills that you guys share with the viewers. Nothing like Trail tested. God bless you and your families Aloha and amen
G'day guys. Nice 👍 to see some maintenance being done to old Trailmater. I have been watching this channel for 12 month and the old truck is hardly stopped long enough
Glad to see Trail Matter getting some love. Hopefully, Rory's statement "Mike is an example of safety we should all adhere to" will happen. Mike is a great addition to the team; love his positive personality and focus on safety
Like a jockstrap on the trans mount.
Really looking forward to more drone footage. We don't always get to see how scary the terrain is. As for upgrades, add a turret and voila ! Mater Tank...
Can't believe Mike manages to hold on to the prop shaft and film the suspension moving. Top effort 👍 especially for the more health and safety conscious in the team! 😂
More of those close-up through helmet weld shots! So awesome.
Thanks for the helmet cam Mike, I've often wondered what you can see while welding.
Cool that you show the good, bad and the ugly. Trust me that Mike wears his PPE is wise thing. I have ringing in my ears 24/7. Luckily I have my eyes and fingers. Remember this, I know what it's like to be young. You guys don't know what it's like to be old. Love you all, still out there doin' it.
I'm going to remember that line because with age comes wisdom
I'm with Mike on the use of PPE. I wear safety glasses and ear protection just to WATCH your channel.
LOL
Good video Rory. Glad you did repairs long Trailmater. The 🌟 of the Show. 😆. Yea Rory. Your pretty good too. Stay safe.
what every guy wants to hear. That new part you are putting on your bad assed truck looks "cute"
The old shackles look better🙂
Thanks for the explanation on the transfer case! I jist have one question remaining on this build: why have lockable hubs at all? Why not just solid drive flanges? Is it just to protect the axle?
You can do it Mater get it get her get her done.👏🏽👏🏽🤷🏽♂️🤘🏾✋🏽✌🏽👍🏽🤙🏾💪🏽🙋🏽♂️😊😎.
Don't do what Matts recovery has one...dont sell Your soul to profit. YOU ARE THE KING for off-road recovery. Period. I love the beat up truck- function before form, always!. Your driving, on site repairs, and towing make you the top in your class to me. F##k that needless slf promotion sbit Mat is always slinging.
Excellent problem solving/strengthening. Based on 18:01, looks like a few cup holders might add driver comfort. As if that’s a thing
No disrespect intended but....if you going to prepare for the towtruck Olympics...dont forget the chairs and hammocks..and the big white ice chest full of refreshments..and set a rate for repairing other tow rig....you better bring lot of stickers to tag the rigs you fix or tow 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣
Awesome video Rory !
Getting really good at speaking to that damn camera, huh ?
Nice work, good narration.
Your talking more, and your doing good explaining of what your doing, keep it up !!
Thank you Mike for looking out for our safety
The only vehicle that I car about enough to watch someone fix is Mater. Most of us out here in viewer land have invested hours watching him/her do the impossible. So, when you give her love , we watch carefully to be sure you are treating her/him right! Great job!
Let's be honest for a moment. The only reason the Tow Truck Olympics is even a thing, is to try and match TM. Been there done that and carry a car out while holding himself together with his own winches! There really is no topping that! 🏆
It would be interesting to know how much weight the truck adds every year.
Everyone has to have a bit of a Celebration Dinner every now and again even TM.
You guys got the tow truck Olympics in the bag.
Thanks for showing this stuff. It's all good mate!
you guys rock. Nice to see some drone shots as well.
Rory, trailmater is the best and it is a beast! I will bet you win the contest with the other wreckers! You enjoy teaching and giving proper instructions on how and why you do what you do! Thanks!
Awesome Mike thanks I have never seen tig welding through the sheikh and trial .mater hard at work needs time to heal
Know how I know this is the best off road recovery channel? Cause it is and everyone says so. Stay safe 🙏 you guys. Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad and How 🤔 ❤️
I wish your shop was closer. Had some major issues with shops work its been real impossible to find a good shop. You give me hope!
…Mater the only vehicle that can hold itself together with itself!
Super Flexxy Frame By now , it’s getting Gusseted , Rory got all that WW-2 Stamp Forging Machinery or Turn of the Century Last Century
Awesome it's shop time with Rory and Friends. Weekdays Monday 7: 00pm Pacific.
You guys have the koolest jobs. Great video
I watch all of Matt’s off-road recovery, fab rats and have recently started watching your channel too. It would seem that of the three channels, you’ve got all the big boy tools and fab necessities, why don’t you do more fab videos?!?
He used to run a fab shop, i think hes closed down to do RUclips full time now thought. 😊
You always amazed me how you do recoveries and trail repairs. The trailmater is a very capable vehicle and Rory you know how to make the Trail Mater do what others could not even if they were using it.
EXPERIENCE!
This tow truck is so capable of doing so many obstacles I love it!!!!
Pretty Kool getting ready to win 🏆 the tow truck Olympic
Exceptional content as always. Love the way you dropped those dimes on those welds🙌🏾
It's cool how trailmater can fix itself good enough to get the job done.
"Trailmater needs to be ready for the tow truck Olympics......... and it is!" Rory you always make me laugh!
8:42 I did a similar thing today, I cut the plastic from a RAM 10" tablet mount down to an 8" with my Dremmel tool so it would fit into my overhead mount in our Jeep. I like the tablet for navigation and other overlanding tools. Way less dramatic but we do have adventures in the Canadian wilderness, regardless of weather. (this is sarcasm)
I can't believe that Rory broke the post-apocalyptic Beast from the Wastelands....not for long though...It has Risen Again 😁
From Lloyd Downunder,, !!!You guys are and always will be the best,, Ive watched all your content and what you do is awsome,, hav'n fun while doing a very tricky and vital service, THANKYOU.👍🏁🏁🏁
Thx for explaining how the transfer box works. Much appreciated.
Rory ur Allway's thinking 🤔Different Angle's means More Correct Pulling point's for Winching , Plus u make Mater much Stronger with less stress !! Ur Math teacher was right 🤭 !!! Happy Trails to ualll !!!
This is funny! I can't believe you actually posted this . . . Lol . . . I'm sending this to my kids and grandkids.
Trailmater gets used and abused all the time. She definitely deserves all the Upgrades . It looks good..Great Video..
Quit diggin around Rory! Haha, youre the Tow Truck Olympics future gold medalist, no question. Great stuff!
I like Matt and Paul but Trail Mater.....Has a special place in my heart! Rory, I hope you and your crew win the tow truck Olympics! Your guys and you are truly the MASTERS of OFF ROAD RECOVERY! Hands down THE BEST!
02:40 Rory pulling cars uphill, that they possibly couldn't do themselves.
Awesome upgrades. Thanks for educating me. When I build my square body I can see the weak and strong points. Thank you.
Mike is a Fine Example of Safety.
Wear your PPE.
Love your Videos
Hmm. Off-road Wrecker Olympics? I thoroughly enjoy Matt and Paul and what they do, but you, Rory, and Trailmater understand each other. Your “technique” operating her is like she’s an extension of your right arm. You and she will be hard to beat. Mikey and Sean are like having a couple of extra big toes. Nobody can compete with that! Thank you.
It is not remarkable to me that TRAILMATER is down. What’s incredible is that it is not down more often. Front wheel digs, bouncing over rocks and dragging 6,000 lb rigs out of canyons over frame twisting trails is hell on metal.
So many uses for those many winches! Designed by the department of redundancy department.
Nice! Every day is an adventure for you guys. And as if you don’t get enough, you go out in the back yard and play. 😀And the scenery shots are great as always!
Wow, now even educating the viewers on historical periods of history! The Bar-oke period! LMAO, AWESOME! Thanks again for another fine share of your adventures.
Great video as always! Love Mater getting a spa day.......hope you addresses that axle/hub.....didn't hear you mention it at the end of video 😂😂 Have a great day
Years back I was working at a Hollywood Studio in the FX Shop, my friend was over at the Apex Grinder and I overheard the Department head say to him " Do you like working here---where are your Safety Glasses". Just a thought for you all, and Happy Holidays!!
Just browsing locker options for my '89 F-350's Rear 80 and front trunnion 60, close out the tab and BOOM! Look what's waiting for me to watch! 🤔
It's like they know.. 😆
Mike, It's not the SIZE of the hook... Also I keep seeing these ads saying that if it's BENT like a hook it's bad so you may want to get that checked. I dunno...
Shawn has the 'Dew', Mike has the don't, Rory has the Get outta my way! :D Love you guys, Give Lilli a hug for me and God Bless you all.
You guys seriously need to get a Frito Lay sponsorship going... I bought some Mountain Dew and Doritos after this...
Another great vid...love watching you repair and fab stuff as much as the recoveries.
So, client didn't want to be filmed....must have been out for a joyride in Dad's rig without permission?
🤣🤣🤣 that is the most Hillbilly Redneck repair I have ever seen 🤣
But it works and that's why he'll win the tow truck Olympics 👍🏼🏁
School is always in session when Moab Motorsports is on the trail. If you ain't breaking it, you ain't using it. And Mater gets used. Like seeing you work on the winner of the Tow Truck Olympics. Tried, True and Tested everyday.
I tried searching on line but couldn't find all of the specs on Trailmater. What gears, transfer case, and transmission are you running. I know in the video you said a GM transfer case. I am guessing 205. Anyway, cool truck. Thanks
Wow! Seriously serious! Needed repairs. Rory and Michael done did all them repairs themselves for sure. That's skills men and lady types.
Brilliant vid as usual. Those Snap on spanner shifters are tops, here in the U.K. snap on tools are horrendously expensive around £80:00 GBP Just over $99 U.S that's without tax or post and packing.
So glad you said what you did about the Smittybilt X2O winch. I purchased one for my 2022 Gladiator with some apprehension but now feel confident that I made the right purchase.
Trailmater is having a bit of Spa time, Manicured and a bit of Botox filler
with a little bit of Electric Glue
Great video
I'm sure this must have been asked before but if it has, I've not seen it. Considering how often you guys leave a whole lot of rubber on those rocks, how often do you find yourselves having to replace tires?
I think I remember seeing him saying if all goes well he gets about a year a set
Absolutely love these videos. I like how you’re so detailed on how it works and why it works the way it does. For those people who want to do the type of thing that you’re doing makes it easier for them to learn how.
Only thing that’s missing is your little camera girl lol
Imagine taking your vanilla truck round to the local carwash and finding the awesome Trail Mater there!!
My first winch was a 8k smittybuilt and it would do everything my 12k badlands will do.
#trailmater the Gooney bird was in Ohio back in 1958, and has now migrated to Utah 64 years later