I won't say I am as good as rory but I do my best and have done some of the things I have seen him do except I live in Pennsylvania so different terrain and weather I just wish I had some way to get a business going better than I have
We DO need more, but we won't get them after grinding them through TODAY'S public school system. They're crankin' out testosterone-free, non-offending, know-nothing milquetoasts, for the most part.
I’ve seen a shit show on camera when Rory is there. Say the skyline job. Every know it all shuts right up the sec he takes over. You gotta let a pro be a pro. His guys too. When things are on the edge you gotta trust someone. And for wheeling it’s team TM.
@@tonygates6651Find a mentor. Reach out to guys like Rory around the country. They aren’t hard to find. Doesn’t matter how old you are there is always someone that knows more than you. And that’s ok. Finding a mentor in the business might help you. Good luck.
@@tonygates6651Yea thats gotta be tough in PA. There isn't a lot of options for offroading full size vehicles. At least in SE PA. I'd love to get out more. But only options around me are rausch creek or aoaa. Which are 3hrs away
That was very impressive, kudos to Captain Caveman! Seriously, those guys are inspiring. And Rory shouldn't be upset, I'll paraphrase Paul and Matt; "It's what we do, we build it, we use it until something breaks. Then we look at it, try to figure it out and fix it better. And keep going until something else breaks, and repeat the process.". That, and you guys can't buy ready-made rigs for what you have to do.
Said it before and I'm saying it again, Blue is absolutely terrifying. I just can't get over the things it can do and the places it goes. A truly special vehicle.
That was an awesome trial repair. I have never seen a sector shaft welded back together. Ole Blue did as good as it could on the rocks. Trail Mater is the rock lizard king. Great video!!
Rory is pure legend. Repairing a sector shaft on the trail (while barefoot) and willing to show us why he does things the way he does to the detriment to his rigs. And his driving and spotting skills!
@@Duettoholger I don't even like to weld without pant legs that fit over my boots. If I am sitting and there is a gap between the boots and the pant leg, I WILL get a red hot BB in my boot.
As I watch Mike walking and filming the trail, I realized....He works for Google Earth and is getting the footage to support an 18 Wheeler re-route out of Milwaukee....Great adaption and execution. Thanks!
The couch chair welders who will rant about the welding of these hard metal parts should go to the Pakistani Truck channel and watch men weld together anything that is metal and broken using very basic equipment.
When you're going on an expedition journey you want to have your Pakistani mechanic on tap. What they do is nutz. I watch the extremes between Abom79 and Pakistani Truck as a reference.
And there was I poised to add a comment about you saying when you first started using Ol' Blue that it was not intended to do Trailmater stuff and here you are doing just that with Ol' Blue, when at the end I find that you were actually proving your point, shame the truck was damaged in the process but you can fix it. Thanks. From a type 1 diabetic.
You can't argue with experience. One day y'all should print out all the negative and smarter than you comments and use them in a campfire. Thanks for another awesome video.
I'm amazed that the welded drop-chain bumper addition Rory put on Ol Blue is as straight as it is considering the rocks it has been dealt. Rory does awesome work 👍
love it that roy doesent like auto matic yet every thin he has is auto except trailmater and doesent like tow bars yet he uses them all the time love your channel keep it up
It was just a matter of time before the wide body fenders took a hit. It's a work truck as Rory stated at the beginning of the video. And it proved to do just that. It clocked in, went to work, didn't ask for a bandaid, and got the job done. Now it needs a little shave and back to work it goes putting in time. Enough said. Great job guys. Ain't none better than the Trailmater team.
Mikes thumb twitching while Rory is beating on that steering arm made me laugh sooo hard. Sorry about the fender Rory.... but you gotta crack an egg to make an omelet.
Not gonna lie. Seeing that fender crumple hurt my soul. But I'm sure Howlin' Wolf can make it good as new. Enjoy watching all of you guys out there. Thanks for the videos.
oil quench instead of water... Rory is the man when it comes to repairs. The team here is the best for offroad recovery period.. no bs click bait Oh look at me bs like the others at all... Love it!!!
I can't say any more eloquently than anyone else: (so, I'll just be LOUDER) JUST WHEN I THINK, "THEY CAN'T TOP THAT..." WELL, Y'ALL DO TOP IT, WITH STYLE! RORY,MIKE, AND SHAWN, YOU BUILD AND OPERATE (AND ARE) ABSOLUTE MONSTERS!!!!! I FOR ONE AM SO GLAD THAT Y'ALL ARE IN THIS WORLD.
That was an awesome demonstration of what can be accomplished on the trail, both the repair and taking Ol' Blue down into the nastiness. Your explanations of why you do what you do should be self-evident by just watching and learning but the keyboard warriors just can't help themselves, they seem to think they are, somehow, more experienced even though you guys show them twice a week you can make it happen no matter what. Though if it weren't for them, we wouldn't get all the why's and why not's, so I guess they are useful idiots after all! Thanks for all the great content!
This video just cements the fact Rory is who you want to call when you need any type of recovery/fix. He and his team, his vehicles and filming are remarkable! Well done sirs!
Hi Rory and Mike and Shawn I really love your show I will always praying 🙏 for you so you will 🙏 be safe ok and please 🙏 be careful out there ok 🙏 can you do more new show for all of us please we will be waiting for you ok I have been watching your as soon you come on ok you have a wonderful day and have a good night and day ok love Lorilee xoxoxoxox
It's great to see two of the most real people on RUclips , without a doubt, people will be talking about U2 in the future when you're both long gone I'm just lucky to be here in real time to see it !🤙
I'm impressed.........again..........you super creative people are certainly encouraging! Beautiful photography of the countryside! Thumbs up and keep up the good work this is with a heartfelt thank you. I, as an old guy, along with your barefoot uncle, am proud of you. Take care! (next time I arc weld I will be barefoot in honor of your uncle Barefoot Dan!!)
Rory now you've taken Old Blue out and bashed it on some rocks, you need to keep with the theme Trail Mater and Thumper aka Old Blue. Great video some good technical trails
A next to unbelievable welding feat where the truly unbelievable thing is the beauty of the landscape. So the combined beauty of that job and that landscape brings fascination to a new level…
That plan is Crazy! Crazy enough that it just might work! It's worth a try. If it's successful, you drive it out. If it's not successful you know for next time it's not worth the time. Either way, you gather important information.
Another amazing ride and repair and recovery for the Trailmater crew! We're "recovered SXS" folks who switched to a JK and understand how folks just want to "ride Moab" and don't even get maps or use OnX Offroad or the printed trail guides like the Fun Treks series, and oh, how much trouble you can get into, especially if you're using topographic maps or don't take the time to get out of the vehicle to read signs, check the trail ahead, or understand that some trails are out and backs that make those easy downhill steps into huge ledges on the return. I turned around on one trail that looked good on the National Geographic Moab Trail map, but other than a sign with a Jeep logo on it, you couldn't tell what kind of obstacles existed, so I walked the 1st line of stacked boulders in a v-notch wash, realized I had no cellphone coverage, we were by ourselves in a SXS with only 32" tires, and we're 70+ years old....turned around and tried another trail where survival was more guaranteed! 😁Thanks, Rory & Mike & Shawn for helping people not only survive the experience, but perhaps learn something and educate those watching for when they come visit!
I still don't understand risking Blue and the Buggy to prove a point to a few ignorant people that will still not understand what you tell and show them. I Love the vehicles and you guys and I hate it when they are damaged when it is an accident but to just prove a point? You work hard to make your money and maintain what you have and accidents do happen. That is a part of the game. Sorry. Just an old man rattling his mind. Thanks for what you do. Be Safe and have a Great Day!
He didn't damage Ole Blugreen on purpose. Maybe he was intending to show the struggle that is using a tow bar off road, but the rock was it's own little accident which could have happened if he used the same rigging as Trailmater.
@@truracer20 Read what I said again. NO where did I say that he did it on purpose! I said Risking it! He did NOT do it on purpose! He would NEVER do it on purpose unless it was something that was going to get repaired or replaced already and even then I doubt that he would do it with intent! I am not completely without understanding!
Rory and Mike u guys are awesome I want to thank you for what you do recovering vehicles and doing amazing trail repairs always looking forward to the next recovery or trail repair and a day of fun
Only you do, what you do, the way you do it and you do it better than most! Like a boss! Keep it up and thanks for the PSA's! Those are super important and like that sign shows, easy to miss if you get too excited to hit the trail instead of taking the time to fully read the sign. It happens.
Rory, by golly I have to say it. That is one bad ass wrecker. And I think it's fantastic the way you and the crew protect the trails even the hazmat sand in the grease rag. I live in Indiana will never be able to get out there to see it. But you are preserving it for others. You and your crew are a special breed of good people.
Old Blue did great but it isn't Trail Madder. Great job fixing the Jeep instead of hauling it out in the bad condition. Great job Mike you're a great camera man and a great one to drive out of a bad situation.
That was certainly an amazing repair! I would never have thought you could avoid building up weld in the splined area that would keep the Pitman arm from going on, but you certainly did it! And 7018 is my favorite welding rod, too. I like it in 3/32" diameter!
Honestly I didn't think old blue would ever take Trail Mator place anyways because trail motor is just a mean off road machine and seems to do dang good on the road also
The people you rescued are my in-laws. They were singing your praises! Thank you for rescuing them and Otis! (the Jeep) 💙💙💙
Rory is a true master of reversing a disaster. People like this are truely amazing. We need more people like him and the men who work with him!!😁
I won't say I am as good as rory but I do my best and have done some of the things I have seen him do except I live in Pennsylvania so different terrain and weather I just wish I had some way to get a business going better than I have
We DO need more, but we won't get them after grinding them through TODAY'S public school system.
They're crankin' out testosterone-free, non-offending, know-nothing milquetoasts, for the most part.
I’ve seen a shit show on camera when Rory is there. Say the skyline job. Every know it all shuts right up the sec he takes over. You gotta let a pro be a pro. His guys too. When things are on the edge you gotta trust someone. And for wheeling it’s team TM.
@@tonygates6651Find a mentor. Reach out to guys like Rory around the country. They aren’t hard to find. Doesn’t matter how old you are there is always someone that knows more than you. And that’s ok. Finding a mentor in the business might help you. Good luck.
@@tonygates6651Yea thats gotta be tough in PA. There isn't a lot of options for offroading full size vehicles. At least in SE PA. I'd love to get out more. But only options around me are rausch creek or aoaa. Which are 3hrs away
More of a man than I will ever be. Welding a sector shaft on top of a tire on Kane Creek with no shoes. I salute you, Sir.
That was very impressive, kudos to Captain Caveman! Seriously, those guys are inspiring. And Rory shouldn't be upset, I'll paraphrase Paul and Matt; "It's what we do, we build it, we use it until something breaks. Then we look at it, try to figure it out and fix it better. And keep going until something else breaks, and repeat the process.".
That, and you guys can't buy ready-made rigs for what you have to do.
Should have taken his shirt off, also. Then it would have been perfect.
Thank You Rory for putting your equipment in harms way to show those who do not know the ways of Rory.
The nay sayers ! Shhh ut up !
Said it before and I'm saying it again, Blue is absolutely terrifying. I just can't get over the things it can do and the places it goes. A truly special vehicle.
"Mike is simply pulling that Jeep with the winch cable wtih one hand, no problem. Much stronger than he looks." totally cracked me up.
Screw the “impossible” repair, Mike pulling that jeep one handed is what’s really amazing
Who needs a wrecker when you've got Mike?😂😂😂
You know when to hit the like button on a Trailmater clip? The millisecond it starts because you already know it will be a great one 👍
That was an awesome trial repair. I have never seen a sector shaft welded back together. Ole Blue did as good as it could on the rocks. Trail Mater is the rock lizard king. Great video!!
And that sector shaft could last forever but it's strictly a trail fix. You couldn't drive it on the road for liability reasons.
Rory is pure legend. Repairing a sector shaft on the trail (while barefoot) and willing to show us why he does things the way he does to the detriment to his rigs. And his driving and spotting skills!
Ah, a Rory "now you know" moment AND Mike's poetry. Priceless 😂
Uncle Dan was a good man, who took a stand against shoes and won
how do I find even the smallest splinter of metal in my shop - just go in with no shoes on - it never fails! lol
@@Duettoholger I don't even like to weld without pant legs that fit over my boots. If I am sitting and there is a gap between the boots and the pant leg, I WILL get a red hot BB in my boot.
A little Tap, Tap, Tap
@@Fix_It_Again_Tony no boots no problem.
Was Uncle Dan from India? None of those welders in India wear anything but sandals!😮
The glare off those feet! 😎👍🏼😂
As I watch Mike walking and filming the trail, I realized....He works for Google Earth and is getting the footage to support an 18 Wheeler re-route out of Milwaukee....Great adaption and execution. Thanks!
Lol ! Its not a conspiracy, its true yall . Wait for it .
Which is similar to the old Motor Carrier’s Atlas. Shall we call him Alternate Route Mike?
The couch chair welders who will rant about the welding of these hard metal parts should go to the Pakistani Truck channel and watch men weld together anything that is metal and broken using very basic equipment.
When you're going on an expedition journey you want to have your Pakistani mechanic on tap. What they do is nutz. I watch the extremes between Abom79 and Pakistani Truck as a reference.
They are amazing, no doubt about it!
Hate to see Blue get torn up. Built Trail Mater for a reason. Great entertainment.
My thumb was also twitching hard Mike! Lol
The sun reflecting off those white feet was hurting my eyes
That was good, The timing of him walking in front was perfect . And he was pulling it with one hand Amazing ✓
videos like this show why rory, mike and shawn are just simply the best recovery team. plus they do it with a smile, no sweat.
And there was I poised to add a comment about you saying when you first started using Ol' Blue that it was not intended to do Trailmater stuff and here you are doing just that with Ol' Blue, when at the end I find that you were actually proving your point, shame the truck was damaged in the process but you can fix it. Thanks. From a type 1 diabetic.
Thank you for explaining things and how they work. It’s nice to see a group of people who care about their job and enjoy it.
You can't argue with experience. One day y'all should print out all the negative and smarter than you comments and use them in a campfire. Thanks for another awesome video.
I'm amazed that the welded drop-chain bumper addition Rory put on Ol Blue is as straight as it is considering the rocks it has been dealt. Rory does awesome work 👍
Before now, I have never seen a sector shaft welded back together... Xcellent! Outstanding bevel job. That will be tough. Sweet weld.
Excellent video and demonstration of the functionalities of Ol' Blue, and Trailmater in the context of the job you do... and do well.
They’ll bring you a blanket. 😂 best and worst line of the video
Rory--the stunt pilot of the tow truck world.
love it that roy doesent like auto matic yet every thin he has is auto except trailmater and doesent like tow bars yet he uses them all the time love your channel keep it up
Rory, king of "Field Repairs".
Ha! Richie From Boston long-time-no-see! Great WORK MEN. KEEP ITUP! Strength! GODsp33d!
It was just a matter of time before the wide body fenders took a hit. It's a work truck as Rory stated at the beginning of the video. And it proved to do just that. It clocked in, went to work, didn't ask for a bandaid, and got the job done. Now it needs a little shave and back to work it goes putting in time. Enough said. Great job guys. Ain't none better than the Trailmater team.
Rory wheelin Ol Blue is awesome to see 😊 It is great to see Rory demonstrate the reasons of the different trucks 🍻
look at the bird , a diamond bill rockpecker😂
Say hi to Ritchie for me. His Ritchie From Boston channel was one of my go to channels many years ago.
Sorry to see the damage but you are a trooper for making a teaching moment out of it. Mike's one man winching is now burnt into my mind!
Mikes thumb twitching while Rory is beating on that steering arm made me laugh sooo hard. Sorry about the fender Rory.... but you gotta crack an egg to make an omelet.
Rory doing his teaching trailrepair201class again never gets old watching rory teach trail repar101 class
Off Road Rembrandt!
What else can you say
The desert is his canvas!
As long as old blue is pulling the wheels up off the ground and just pulling with the back axles was cool as heck .
Never get tired of listening to that motor. For Rory, its not an impossible repair!
Not gonna lie. Seeing that fender crumple hurt my soul. But I'm sure Howlin' Wolf can make it good as new. Enjoy watching all of you guys out there. Thanks for the videos.
Never gets old 👍🇺🇸🙏
oil quench instead of water... Rory is the man when it comes to repairs. The team here is the best for offroad recovery period.. no bs click bait Oh look at me bs like the others at all... Love it!!!
That rock broke your fender and my heart at the same time.
I can't say any more eloquently than anyone else: (so, I'll just be LOUDER) JUST WHEN I THINK, "THEY CAN'T TOP THAT..." WELL, Y'ALL DO TOP IT, WITH STYLE! RORY,MIKE, AND SHAWN, YOU BUILD AND OPERATE (AND ARE) ABSOLUTE MONSTERS!!!!! I FOR ONE AM SO GLAD THAT Y'ALL ARE IN THIS WORLD.
That was an awesome demonstration of what can be accomplished on the trail, both the repair and taking Ol' Blue down into the nastiness. Your explanations of why you do what you do should be self-evident by just watching and learning but the keyboard warriors just can't help themselves, they seem to think they are, somehow, more experienced even though you guys show them twice a week you can make it happen no matter what. Though if it weren't for them, we wouldn't get all the why's and why not's, so I guess they are useful idiots after all! Thanks for all the great content!
Rainbow :D You are awesome! I dont rock crawl or drive a jeep but I can't get enough of your channel and awesome team!
Or should you say Trail Mater is going everywhere. Broken Jeep? Need repair? Trail Mater will soon be there. keep on keeping on brother, we love you.
This channel has popularized the front wheel dig. I now see complete newbies trying it,
Sorry to see blue get damaged, but that was impressive how well it was handling those rocks.
Rory is the man. Long live the king of Moab!
Shout out to howling wolf he did do a great job on your paint
That one camera gives the shot such an 80's look I love it!
The legend grows every week
This video just cements the fact Rory is who you want to call when you need any type of recovery/fix. He and his team, his vehicles and filming are remarkable! Well done sirs!
Hi Rory and Mike and Shawn I really love your show I will always praying 🙏 for you so you will 🙏 be safe ok and please 🙏 be careful out there ok 🙏 can you do more new show for all of us please we will be waiting for you ok I have been watching your as soon you come on ok you have a wonderful day and have a good night and day ok love Lorilee xoxoxoxox
You're my boy blue. You can dooo it 😊
A bag of rags?! You guys are full of surprises.
That LJ is an absolute BEAUTY
Hi Richie 👋🇷🇴
It's great to see two of the most real people on RUclips , without a doubt, people will be talking about U2 in the future when you're both long gone I'm just lucky to be here in real time to see it !🤙
I'm impressed.........again..........you super creative people are certainly encouraging! Beautiful photography of the countryside! Thumbs up and keep up the good work this is with a heartfelt thank you. I, as an old guy, along with your barefoot uncle, am proud of you. Take care! (next time I arc weld I will be barefoot in honor of your uncle Barefoot Dan!!)
Betting you put a smile on Uncle Dans face!
Rory makes Cool Hand Luke look like a hot head. Even though he damaged his equipment he kept his cool.
Nobody does it better and few equal Rory's rock work. Amazing.
Trailmater and Blue! What a team!
Rory now you've taken Old Blue out and bashed it on some rocks, you need to keep with the theme Trail Mater and Thumper aka Old Blue.
Great video some good technical trails
Lovin Ol Blue man....awesome truck.
A next to unbelievable welding feat where the truly unbelievable thing is the beauty of the landscape. So the combined beauty of that job and that landscape brings fascination to a new level…
Trail Mater is a beast.
Mikes “They’ll bring you a blanket” comment was classic. 😂 Awesome video
That plan is Crazy! Crazy enough that it just might work! It's worth a try. If it's successful, you drive it out. If it's not successful you know for next time it's not worth the time. Either way, you gather important information.
Another amazing ride and repair and recovery for the Trailmater crew! We're "recovered SXS" folks who switched to a JK and understand how folks just want to "ride Moab" and don't even get maps or use OnX Offroad or the printed trail guides like the Fun Treks series, and oh, how much trouble you can get into, especially if you're using topographic maps or don't take the time to get out of the vehicle to read signs, check the trail ahead, or understand that some trails are out and backs that make those easy downhill steps into huge ledges on the return. I turned around on one trail that looked good on the National Geographic Moab Trail map, but other than a sign with a Jeep logo on it, you couldn't tell what kind of obstacles existed, so I walked the 1st line of stacked boulders in a v-notch wash, realized I had no cellphone coverage, we were by ourselves in a SXS with only 32" tires, and we're 70+ years old....turned around and tried another trail where survival was more guaranteed! 😁Thanks, Rory & Mike & Shawn for helping people not only survive the experience, but perhaps learn something and educate those watching for when they come visit!
Rory’s driving is unparalleled
Again Rory and crew shows you can fix things that can’t be fixed. Fantastic job to all.
I still don't understand risking Blue and the Buggy to prove a point to a few ignorant people that will still not understand what you tell and show them. I Love the vehicles and you guys and I hate it when they are damaged when it is an accident but to just prove a point? You work hard to make your money and maintain what you have and accidents do happen. That is a part of the game. Sorry. Just an old man rattling his mind. Thanks for what you do. Be Safe and have a Great Day!
He didn't damage Ole Blugreen on purpose. Maybe he was intending to show the struggle that is using a tow bar off road, but the rock was it's own little accident which could have happened if he used the same rigging as Trailmater.
@@truracer20 Read what I said again. NO where did I say that he did it on purpose! I said Risking it! He did NOT do it on purpose! He would NEVER do it on purpose unless it was something that was going to get repaired or replaced already and even then I doubt that he would do it with intent! I am not completely without understanding!
Going way back Richie introduced Trail mater to U Tube he also has a good channel
“You just made that brittle!” “Eh. Probably”. 😆
I remember when Rory started on Blue. I knew both of them were Beasts!
Rory and Mike u guys are awesome I want to thank you for what you do recovering vehicles and doing amazing trail repairs always looking forward to the next recovery or trail repair and a day of fun
The long distance shots were cool!
Rory is the true trail repair master and Ole Blue is a true work horse!
It was hard to see the fender damage, my eyes were still blinded by the flash of white feet 🙂 glad you have the spare fenders.
Only you do, what you do, the way you do it and you do it better than most!
Like a boss! Keep it up and thanks for the PSA's! Those are super important and like that sign shows, easy to miss if you get too excited to hit the trail instead of taking the time to fully read the sign. It happens.
Rory is a real nice guy
Rock and Roll Boss.
The Lord Bless you and yours
Old blue has the heart beat of a champion
Rory you are the man for trail fixes
Tis' but a scratch. It can all be fixed. Ol'e Blue is a beast. Nice trail repair.
So, coming from a military heavy wrecker background, I wondered why the ridged closeup tow bar and you explained it. Thanks 🙏
Sorry about the damage to Old Blue. Great trail repair, though.
Nice welding job.
April showers bring May flowers and May flowers bring June bugs, which bring Minnesota walleyes to my frying pan. ;)
Rory, by golly I have to say it. That is one bad ass wrecker. And I think it's fantastic the way you and the crew protect the trails even the hazmat sand in the grease rag. I live in Indiana will never be able to get out there to see it. But you are preserving it for others. You and your crew are a special breed of good people.
Old Blue did great but it isn't Trail Madder. Great job fixing the Jeep instead of hauling it out in the bad condition. Great job Mike you're a great camera man and a great one to drive out of a bad situation.
Thanks guys, I was bumming out about damaging Ol'Blue.
Well that is until Rory showed us ...
Great video, thanks for the ride.
Love to see Ritchie from Boston… Jailbreak
That was certainly an amazing repair! I would never have thought you could avoid building up weld in the splined area that would keep the Pitman arm from going on, but you certainly did it! And 7018 is my favorite welding rod, too. I like it in 3/32" diameter!
Honestly I didn't think old blue would ever take Trail Mator place anyways because trail motor is just a mean off road machine and seems to do dang good on the road also