How to build homemade ATV tracks DIY

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  • Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024

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  • @charlieswearingen500
    @charlieswearingen500 4 года назад +11

    This could be applied to all kinds of jobs or recreation and add skis to the front axle for off-trail use. Good explanation and video, thanks...

  • @valsannavakode7115
    @valsannavakode7115 5 лет назад +9

    very interesting . I appreciate for the elaborate presentation in such a way that everyone will understand. Thanks for using english in explanation. Good

  • @asic60tx
    @asic60tx 6 лет назад +94

    Он улучшил проходимость, чтобы по накатонному ездить?

    • @user-zp4rb4us8m
      @user-zp4rb4us8m 5 лет назад +1

      хорошо ещё хоть не под горку!...

    • @user-xe5ez1lz7d
      @user-xe5ez1lz7d 5 лет назад +1

      По асфальту..)

    • @luborkloda8903
      @luborkloda8903 4 года назад

      He is afraid of Sweden police mafia :D If they catch him he would be fined. You know - Sweden. They are politicaly correct and tolerate murders and rapist but they are afraid to build simple all-terrain bike and try it outside.

    • @vasilydiovod4678
      @vasilydiovod4678 4 года назад

      Что бы не срывало зад, он же специально шипованную поставил

  • @keen9629
    @keen9629 4 года назад +26

    A cool idea but you don't need half tracks to ride down a groomed trail.

  • @николайнезнаенко
    @николайнезнаенко 5 лет назад +39

    Это как к вентилятору прикрепить ленту от видеомагнитофона- толку нет, зато шевелится

  • @easytrans
    @easytrans 6 лет назад +1

    That's quite cool, well thought out and a nice prototype, I'd add some scraper bar to remove /divert the snow buildup from the tyres running inside the tracks. But some cool ideas there great instructional gesture video too.

  • @AlfZiyat
    @AlfZiyat Год назад +2

    Здравствуйте. Как долго прослужила эта конструкция?

  • @roypatterson9910
    @roypatterson9910 6 лет назад +7

    You should reinforce the rack, because it's not made to have that kind of tension pulling and pushing on it, I wouldn't be surprised if it breaks after awhile.

  • @greggv8
    @greggv8 6 лет назад +2

    At the tread joins I'd use a pair of hinges, with the pin roll facing outwards into a gap or notches at the tread ends. Round all edges of the hinges so they don't cut the tires. Instead of a ratchet strap for tension, a length of ACME threaded rod and a nut would make a more robust adjustment. A grease zerk on the nut would keep it from rusting to the rod. A cargo box mounted to the tag axle would be useful.

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      Good idea👍. Thank's for watching.

  • @markjones6358
    @markjones6358 6 лет назад +6

    Minimalistic and well thought out. Way to go!
    Минималистский и хорошо продуманный. Путь к работе!

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      Thank you very much. And thank´s for watching

  • @PRSQUAD88
    @PRSQUAD88 6 лет назад +12

    That was awesome idea still I would have liked to see it going over Hills and bumps

    • @luketurco21
      @luketurco21 4 года назад

      I think it would have some trouble with that, I would think some short channel iron with snowmobile ice studs bolting them to the outside would make it work really well.

  • @roypatterson9910
    @roypatterson9910 6 лет назад +29

    You should have used a piece of tire on the inside to bolt the two tires together, because eventually those duct straps are going to break.

  • @Коткот-и6у
    @Коткот-и6у 6 лет назад +21

    При соединение покрышек там шарниры нужны, хотя бы дверные навесы как на шкафчиках, иначе переломает те пластины за полчаса

    • @госьтьютюба
      @госьтьютюба 4 года назад

      Он звеньями цепи с боку соединил покрышки.

  • @srdavis37
    @srdavis37 6 лет назад +1

    Wonderful! Ingenious! I already have a Polaris 6x6, but I see that I could make my own tracks for the rear wheels (without the welded frame). Thank you.

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад +2

      Thank you very much.
      yes you have an advantage everything is ready. just make the tracks. Put on the tracks with no air pressure in the rear wheels. Then pump air in the rear wheels to tension the tracks. Thank's for watching.

  • @darinaanddavidmoto9097
    @darinaanddavidmoto9097 3 года назад +1

    good idea

  • @ShadowlordDio
    @ShadowlordDio 3 года назад +1

    can you test it crossing a little trench or over logs and other obstacles?? i want to see if it bends to the sides with suspension. thank you

  • @ЭдисонКоженский-ы3л
    @ЭдисонКоженский-ы3л 6 лет назад +93

    По такому снегу Я на самокате проеду

  • @MGszamanVlog
    @MGszamanVlog 4 года назад +1

    Hi, can I use part of your video to my compilation of the most interesting inventions ?

  • @jacrispy8802
    @jacrispy8802 6 лет назад

    I like the that there was no talking, only captions, so it is enjoyable for both languages

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      Thank you. And thank's for watching.

  • @lmcclellan
    @lmcclellan 4 года назад +2

    Split the tires down the length in the center of the tread and use rubber straps and bolts to bolt back together, this will create lateral treads the length of the "track" as well as leaving full height sidewalls to help prevent elements from entering the "roller" area of the tread. Then use vulcanizing rubber cement to glue a spliced innertube inside the resulting track to prevent tire damage from the mending bolts. Also you could add screw's to the tread of the track for added grip.

    • @chriswf
      @chriswf Год назад

      What's the benefit of the cuts down the length of the tire? I'm a little confused by that comment.

  • @denisgregoire2378
    @denisgregoire2378 3 года назад

    Great Idea and Video, I enjoyed the details and it gives me lot's of Ideas on how to modify the set up.

  • @houseslosttribe1351
    @houseslosttribe1351 5 лет назад +5

    Ingenuity ; I would prob weld an All thread in place of the Ratchet strap then Built a Cart platform for firewood fetching w chainsaw holder for on top or a Log skidder mod built off the tail end .
    To control any sway if that's an issue 2 strut cartridges can be welded in or coil over along the Bracing to axle .
    I will say what you have done thus far is Superb 🤓Noice 👍
    Cheap & Functional
    That's using ur Noggin 😆
    Thanks for Sharing ;
    Sharing is Caring
    Liked and Saved for others to find and a reminder of How to for myself ; I appreciate ur handy work

  • @DannyScheid
    @DannyScheid 10 месяцев назад

    Smart! So much surface area

  • @MichaelBasedow
    @MichaelBasedow 6 лет назад

    This is an awesome idea. It is easy to put on and take off once it is manufactured.

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you. Glad you liked it.

  • @marnielarocque9412
    @marnielarocque9412 4 года назад

    hello Jola sad to see so many disrespectful know it alls that have never done anything disrespect you, my friendly suggestion is to shorten your square tubing so that the trailing tire is only about 2in, or cm, so that will lower the leverage on your rack and shock assembly, then wrap something around the tires and this will give you the diameter of the tire you need to make your track from, also the square tubing used for idler wheels should be telescopic so you can add or lower the pressure on tracks will also allow you to change tires, tracks, and change track length if you change out tires used for tracks. Very cool idea, keep up the good work. PS i`m an old retired mechanic welder.

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  4 года назад

      Thanks Marnie. I have plans to continue my project that is not finished yet. I have renovated a house, and have not had time to complete the Atv tracks. I appreciate tips and tricks from creative people like you. It makes me happy.
      And to all the negativ people, they should read this. "Any idiot can criticize, condemn and complain. And most do".
      Anyway Marnie thanks again and a happy new year.

  • @brandonwagner4719
    @brandonwagner4719 3 года назад +1

    COOL

  • @noworriesmate8287
    @noworriesmate8287 6 лет назад +1

    Very very cool! I live in Michigan USA. I’m building one before winter !!! Thanks for sharing

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      Thank you for watching.

    • @JustAnOldMan
      @JustAnOldMan 6 лет назад +1

      I was born & raised in the U.P., those tracks won't get you anywhere without some deep cleats on them. Very inventive setup though.

  • @eddiewebb1966
    @eddiewebb1966 4 года назад +3

    You need to to go a little more faster. And drive threw some deeper snow to know if there going to work good or not . Don't be afraid to go a little faster and in deeper snow.

    • @calebbaltus
      @calebbaltus 4 года назад

      You always want it deeper and faster don’t you

    • @eddiewebb1966
      @eddiewebb1966 4 года назад

      ha ha ha ha now thats funny

  • @EZoutAtSecond
    @EZoutAtSecond 5 лет назад

    I like it...but...what was the purpose in the build...or was it just to kill time and material...I had tracks on my vehicle...and a 105 mm cannon...50 cal and 7.62 machine gun...and a few other toys...LOL nice job...!!!

  • @bobekltz400
    @bobekltz400 6 лет назад +5

    Na sniegu dwojka i ogien :)

  • @coachgeo
    @coachgeo Год назад

    did this make it go slower? was thinking about tracking a thing I have ..... got me thinking about gear ratio..... like did tracks change that? would think the tire would act like a Planetary gear and the track act like a ring gear making it slower.... but with more ugga ugga lol

  • @mdk2066
    @mdk2066 3 года назад

    Very ingenious solution, but to drive through 2" of Snow?

  • @Asstorbel
    @Asstorbel 6 лет назад +28

    Конструкция конечно прикольная но смысла в ней, как мне кажется, нет.

  • @dirtrider88
    @dirtrider88 5 лет назад +6

    a regular quad with 4wd would have preformed just as well. heck even 2wd with half decent tires would have handled that snow just as well.

  • @siamsurf
    @siamsurf 4 года назад

    Nice idea, but if he'd go through deep snow, the tracks would fill up making the tracks come off. That's why you don't find side skirts on tracks...

  • @gobigorgohomeproductions458
    @gobigorgohomeproductions458 5 лет назад +19

    Lol went down a drive way.:.: we wanna see you blast through the snow then we will build one...

  • @OscarTissue
    @OscarTissue 6 лет назад

    AWESOME AND GENIUS IDEA
    just 1 thing is wrong: the direction of rotation on the tread on the snow tires. Should be opposite, check the marked arrows on sides of tyres, but maybe u cuted it out ;p

    • @insane_ravenger1558
      @insane_ravenger1558 6 лет назад

      either way works, the angles in the tires help to disperse water at speed, so you dont hydroplane as easy, as you can see, he wont be going very fast on these lol

  • @TheMdvorak
    @TheMdvorak 3 года назад

    would it make sense to add a bit of weight to far back axle to get more even distribution of weight along new track?

  • @michaelblock4397
    @michaelblock4397 5 лет назад +1

    Sweet with translation love it. You are good! Wish you had my tools, you could really do nice work.I don’t even want to do this but I was mesmerized. if that cargo rack can handle the strain sweet, if if don’t work still sweet! What is this helping you with? Stop the front end from sinking that would be powerful.

  • @Aeronautyczny
    @Aeronautyczny 6 лет назад +18

    testowane w miejscu gdzie gąsienice nie są potrzebne , dobrze by było pokazać ze faktycznie działają w większym sniegu i porównać je do normalnych kół

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      This is a first test. I am still developing. I have a video on my channel using the tracks with my 150cc ATV in 40cm snow. I will update with videos on the tracks next winter. Thank's for watching

    • @Qbanek
      @Qbanek 6 лет назад

      jak to totalnie po chuju nie przydatny pomysł jest, nie wiem co autor myślał że to będzie robić

  • @garvinhooper
    @garvinhooper 3 года назад

    once the tracks get too much snow inside they will not stay on,we used to cut holes every so far apart with a hole saw and staggered so they would clean the snow while traveling,we built the same thing years ago using tractor tires on pickup truck,use wo master cylinders for help steering

  • @stormrider8236
    @stormrider8236 3 года назад

    Thanks for posting the video and the English subtitles! A cracking design concept, I like some of your ideas, not sure about the long term prospects for the track joining system, since making the video can you comment on how well they have lasted. Thanks once again. SR

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  3 года назад +1

      Hello since I built those I have not had time to test them for a longer period. So the anser is that I don't now. But thank's for watching.

  • @angelonicassio7131
    @angelonicassio7131 4 года назад

    But does it actually offer improved Traction? The back ones aren't under the vehicle. it is already 4x4...

  • @chuckhembree6101
    @chuckhembree6101 5 лет назад +5

    It sounds to me like it has added a lot of load to the engine

  • @TrailMaker2
    @TrailMaker2 5 лет назад

    Cool idea, but try putting sharp bolts on that big track that you ve made and try putting weight on the back so that you will have more grip

  • @rogerwalsberg
    @rogerwalsberg 4 года назад +3

    Great place for a box in the rear for hauling firewood n stuff.

  • @Erated78
    @Erated78 6 лет назад

    Brilliant design, simple and well thought out. However, I don't know why you'd need it.... for improved traction in snow perhaps? Once the snow gets to the depth in your demo I'll fire up my snowmobile. Cheers

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      I am gonna try to convert my little 150cc ATV to a snowmobile for the kids. I sold my real snowmobile last year. Thank´s for watching.

  • @big6316
    @big6316 7 месяцев назад

    I would think that an ATV would be plenty capable in snow with just 4 tires, is there some gain from doing this?

  • @Hammerjockeyrepair
    @Hammerjockeyrepair 6 лет назад +5

    I use old tires for plenty of projects. I never need more than a plain knife to cut the sidewall, and then sawzall to cut the steelbelts in 5 seconds !

    • @atvheads
      @atvheads 5 лет назад

      These tires are probably reinforced with steel wire.

    • @houseslosttribe1351
      @houseslosttribe1351 5 лет назад

      Careful w a cut off wheel ; I have a 4" Scar & miss my artery by 1 cm
      The built in Clutch Failed 😔

  • @littlebull8881
    @littlebull8881 5 лет назад

    Great intuitivnes, what is the ATV like in deep snow with your build

  • @lw1419
    @lw1419 6 лет назад +1

    Jill, love your projects, you always do a great job. Thx so much for sharing. Wink

  • @flyingtjar007
    @flyingtjar007 6 лет назад

    simple yet effective design. Have you thought of making use of the extra space you now have on your ATV, either a seat or some sort of cargo holder. it would double as more weight over the drive wheels(tracks) and more capacity for the vehicle.

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      Hello and thank's. Yes i have plans to build a cargo holder when I get the time. Thank's for watching.

  • @hansvanwyk5740
    @hansvanwyk5740 5 лет назад

    Does this actually help with the traction of the vehicle? Is the vehicle better off-road with the added track?

    • @spartangamer5850
      @spartangamer5850 5 лет назад

      VAAL24 - Hans van Wyk I dont really think will help that much cuz there is no weight in the track unlike an actual track meant for atv’s when most of the weight is on the actual track and not the wheel but it might help for like hill climbing or a wheelie bar

  • @guntars5281
    @guntars5281 6 лет назад +1

    cool idea. now i just need an ATV :D

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад +1

      Thank you for watching

  • @joewoodchuck3824
    @joewoodchuck3824 6 лет назад

    Nice concept and design. I hope we can see updates.

  • @АндрейЛолов-я7о
    @АндрейЛолов-я7о 5 лет назад +2

    не думал что так всё будет элементарно - отличный проэкт мини гусянки - лайк)

  • @cm5838
    @cm5838 3 года назад

    I would think that would alter the gear ratio between the front and rear causing differential damage.

  • @clintonshort5781
    @clintonshort5781 Год назад

    Jigsaw with acrylic blade works well!
    Not sure how to translate to German.

  • @ДмитрийЕжов-г5п
    @ДмитрийЕжов-г5п 4 года назад +6

    Потраченное время, он и без них хорошо едет по накатанке, где испытания в пухляке, всё это дело при нагрузке разлетится нах..й

  • @michael1234144
    @michael1234144 3 года назад

    Your Tracks were backwards! You cut up directional winters.

  • @habitzklaus2297
    @habitzklaus2297 5 лет назад +1

    Bravo....

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  5 лет назад

      Thak you very much.

  • @garettpatria
    @garettpatria 3 года назад

    Brilliant!

  • @carlolarussa5415
    @carlolarussa5415 3 года назад

    Are you driving in 2 or 4 wheel drive ?

  • @philliptoone
    @philliptoone 5 лет назад

    Mounting that spring to the cargo rack will not allow enough pressure to be placed on the rear wheels to make it worth it.

  • @jessefields2225
    @jessefields2225 6 лет назад

    Wow it can drive on flat ground with hardly any snow

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад +2

      Wow yet another comment that does not perform any function.

  • @waymoresoutlaw195
    @waymoresoutlaw195 5 лет назад +1

    Add a rack for extra hauling and you'll have the perfect machine

  • @sanych9848
    @sanych9848 6 лет назад +19

    очень сомнительное приспособление, и вряд ли жизнеспособное. 1. на самую заднюю ось нагрузка 0, думаю что вывесить авт за зад , просто поломает эту хлипкую конструкцию. 2. передние колеса в снегу ваще не АЙС , как минимум лыжи.
    афтор, проедь по снегу в 50 см... я прям вижу как этот прецеп отваливается....

  • @x-ray6067
    @x-ray6067 5 лет назад +1

    Автор видимо уже за кадром заехал в сугроб снега..
    Покрышки в снегу внутри..и видимо эффект >0

  • @vitalik1785
    @vitalik1785 6 лет назад +3

    Не знал, что на квадроцикле такие мощные багажники, что выдерживают удары тележки.

  • @demonrathunter
    @demonrathunter 6 лет назад

    couldn't it make it up and down the driveway before?? it looks like you did a good job but for what??

  • @Барс-э8г
    @Барс-э8г 5 лет назад +1

    Гениально!

  • @DavidRamirez-fe5dd
    @DavidRamirez-fe5dd 4 года назад +3

    Unless it works in deep snow , a complete waste of time

  • @user-nr4ti4vn3m
    @user-nr4ti4vn3m 4 года назад +1

    Да ничего там не изменилось ,центр тяжести впереди.Думаю не шибко он по снегу пойдет.

  • @muskykiiller
    @muskykiiller 6 лет назад

    Sweet build but a kids 2 wheel drive 50cc atv could drive threw the snow you were testing it in , should of tested it in a foot or more of snow

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад +1

      If you search my channel I have a video when driving in 40cm snow with my 150cc ATV

  • @justjustin7382
    @justjustin7382 5 лет назад

    Very Cool.....This would be great for ice fishing here in Canada

  • @4freedomnow887
    @4freedomnow887 6 лет назад

    put bolts through the tred like studs would give it a ton of traction

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      Yes your right there. But in loose snow they will be no good. I think I will try to make lugs. Thank´s for watching

  • @luddechamp
    @luddechamp 5 лет назад

    Bra gjort

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  5 лет назад

      Tack tack.

  • @mironidnepr1488kharkiv
    @mironidnepr1488kharkiv 5 лет назад +2

    все хорошо. но как можно так тупонуть и направленность резину перепутать. и как поживает заниа назависима подвеска? работает?

  • @tylerpripps4969
    @tylerpripps4969 4 года назад

    Red Green would be proud

  • @jasonngviva
    @jasonngviva 6 лет назад +1

    genius!

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад

      Thank you, and thank´s for watching

  • @mikal7359
    @mikal7359 4 года назад

    Jättebra

  • @ОхотавКалмыкии-з1щ
    @ОхотавКалмыкии-з1щ 5 лет назад +1

    По такому снегу я и на велосипеде проеду,понятно что проходимость должна повыситься в разы так покажите ,а не ездите тамгде и ребёнок пройдет.

  • @just1lifexx11
    @just1lifexx11 5 лет назад

    super clever..

  • @antonjansson706
    @antonjansson706 5 лет назад

    Totalt värdelöst! Och fjädringen sitter på pakethållaren haha!

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  5 лет назад

      Haha ja du har ju en själv så du vet ju.

    • @antonjansson706
      @antonjansson706 5 лет назад

      @@Jola76 ser väl på filmen var den sitter

    • @antonjansson706
      @antonjansson706 5 лет назад

      Funkar den bra i en halvmeter lössnö? Tror den funkar bättre utan detta värdelösa drivband eller?

  • @ikke6432
    @ikke6432 4 года назад

    Классная идея, только выхлопа от него - нуль. Во первых увеличил нагрузку на мотор. Во вторых - если ездить по глубокому снегу, то через 10 метров новые "колёса" забьются снегом и в таком режиме через сколько выйдет из строя мотр/сцепление? И долго останутся "колёса" на нужном месте?

  • @dougcooper2415
    @dougcooper2415 3 года назад

    A GROOMED TRAIL AT 2 mph ??

  • @newwavepressure6478
    @newwavepressure6478 6 лет назад

    U should put spikes around the hole tire ud get mad grip

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад +1

      Hello. I got some ideas. I will continue later this year. Thank's for watching.

  • @ВалерийМаркевич-н3т
    @ВалерийМаркевич-н3т 4 года назад +4

    Болты по боковинам сожрут пневмо шины очень быстро.

    • @pozostools
      @pozostools 4 года назад

      На сколько я понимаю, там болты мебельные, с плоской головкой. Ничего страшного не произойдет. На долго хватит.

  • @АлександрПетров-ы2п4к

    Вот такие идиоты изобретатели так же делаю дороги в России,ему макарек так 100% может это сабьянин )))

  •  6 лет назад

    Awesome work!

  • @БаринНепьющий
    @БаринНепьющий 6 лет назад +9

    Тьфу на тебя! По такой дороге-то я и босиком пробежать смогу. На фиг столько сил потратил на излишества к квадрику? Он и без этих излишеств проедет зимой там, где захочешь. Тем более, что снега почти нет.

    • @Jola76
      @Jola76  6 лет назад +1

      we had 90cm of snow at most this Winter. I don´t know if you russians Think that is much or not? Thanks for watching.

  • @tonyhinshaw4440
    @tonyhinshaw4440 5 лет назад +1

    Put that in some real snow for a test. My old 2x4 would go through that little bit of snow.

  • @user-yw6ds6ed4x
    @user-yw6ds6ed4x 4 года назад +1

    Как долго прослужат такие гусеници???

  • @АлексейЧупров-у5ю
    @АлексейЧупров-у5ю 4 года назад +1

    Сделал, чтобы ездить по дороге? Я на велике езжу каждый день и дороги часто бывают гораздо хуже.

  • @Dziaru
    @Dziaru 6 лет назад +15

    Lepiej byś przyczepke zrobił większy pożytek był by z niej.

    • @user-xc3dc8ho9n
      @user-xc3dc8ho9n 6 лет назад

      Шаб

    • @10kunegunda
      @10kunegunda 5 лет назад

      A skąd wiesz, że nie ma już przyczepki? Teraz postanowił ulepszyć jeszcze swojego quada. Zresztą pomysł wydaje się bardzo dobry - popatrz na ten filmik jeszcze raz i ucz się od naprawdę lepszych! Korzystaj zamiast pyskować niemądrze.
      Co najwyżej można byłoby się przyczepić do mało agresywnego bieżnika! Na śnieg nie jest on dobry - co zresztą widać w pewnym momencie filmiku, jak gostek musiał zsiąść i pomóc quadowi wygrzebać się z niezbyt głębokiej zaspy na zakręcie.
      No i łączenie dwóch gumowych elementów każdej z gąsienic zwykłymi śrubami wydaje się być niezbyt udanym pomysłem.

    • @user-rn6nw9lx8z
      @user-rn6nw9lx8z 5 лет назад

      Dziaru1988 го

  • @pilotazhnik6724
    @pilotazhnik6724 5 лет назад

    За идею - лайк,а на практике пользы -ноль,снег сырой и липкий,набьётся внутрь гусянки и будет проскальзывать или вообще слетит,короче непродуманная система.

  • @ВалерийБус
    @ВалерийБус 5 лет назад +2

    лыжи поставь на перёд и по сугробу покажи. идея хрошая, но пластины гнутся сломаются.

  • @megatroll4224
    @megatroll4224 6 лет назад

    nice airplane you got yhere bud

  • @kellygraham4086
    @kellygraham4086 5 лет назад +1

    Sawzall, useful for removing the tires.

  • @timeless6964
    @timeless6964 Год назад

    Climb a Hill??