Wow! Did ya'll see Paul walk over to that toolbox and immediately put his hand on a tape measure? No hunting around the shop for a couple of minutes looking for one. I guess receiving over a dozen of them as gifts from fans has made a difference.
@@DB-yj3qcit's kind of hard to tell but, Paul is a guy that knows where his feet are going to go when he walks, it's a virtue that comes from doing underground conduit for several years. Guys like us we bump our heads a lot though.
I spent about a year living with my grandparents when I was 14. At that time you could get a learners permit at 15, so that at 16 you could get a full drivers license. I helped my grandfather grow his garden, 7 acres, and plant 75 fruit trees. My grandfather had a '69 Dodge Adventurer truck. He gave me the truck for working in the garden all summer. During the summer I would work on the truck after everything else was done. It was so neat to drive my own truck when I got my license. It so happens that I learned to drive in the same truck when I was 10 & 11 when my grandparents lived in Louisiana. Watching you all do this work with the Kid reminds me of those times. She has precious memories for the rest of time. Abd you two are the greatest for giving them to her for her.
I'd love to see them Bob and dovetail the bed I think it would help it be even more capable, came out nice though great first crawler rig for him to get comfortable in. I think if he's going to crawl it a bunch a cage inside may make him a bit more confident when it starts getting tippy
I wouldnt worry about painting it, just get some VGG Patina clear coat and protect it. You dont even have to spray it, you can rub it on with paper towels. I think it would look good with a flat/satin clear.
Wheeling with the boys = priceless. Something tells me @FabRats and a @Coltbuildit episode would be fantastic. Two great, fun personalities. Thank you for bringing us along!
I am 57 and never stop learning! I work in commercial construction, have been for 30 years, find myself in crazy situations daily, and watching your channel not only makes me happy, but teaches me little thing here and there, but more importantly, reminds me to GO FOR IT! ;) Thank you for that! You help me to rage against the dying of the light! LOL!
Thank you for the visit today. Meeting Paul, Michelle, Sean, and Grandma was great...such a genuinely nice group of people. This has been on our bucket list. From the ones that finally put a pin in Nebraska 😊 ps..the Fab Rat Burger is delicious!
Seeing Paul all smiley about his new 42s and tires on the Yota was awesome!!! Also it was nice seeing the little fella out with dad, losing cash to his old bro! (He'll learn, in due time ha!). Finally wanted to add that seeing Jace wheeling looking a little less than confident reminded me completely of Clark Kent because I've now associated Jace with all his basketball highlights and his display of grace and athleticisms, with all those dunks! Seeing him laidback, reserve and just rock crawling made me consider if I didn't know of him and saw him out on the trails, I wouldn't have ever imagined he played basketball or be good at it, Haha, so the saying, never judge a book by its cover, certainly seems like a legit, valuable lesson to teach the little ones, as some of us adults occasionally need reminding of that!
Love the builds but its the family's interaction that makes this channel work. Doing road trip this summer, hoping to meet y'all as well as Merlin, Chad and Rory, all folks I watch constantly. Love y'all
Yes Paul, please paint it! Doesn't have to be fancy, we know it's gonna take a beating. Rattle-can would do. And your stickers would stand out better. Just one old man's opinion😉
The smile on Paul's face when he was just crawling up stuff he hasn't been able to go up WAS Priceless lol. Tires are everything and THEY LOOK AWESOME PAUL. Thanks for an Awesome video guy's can't wait for the next one.
04:24 you just made me so happy having removed that sticker off the tire and binned it. It always annoys me to watch people just drive new tire with the sticker. Sure it wears off quickly, but its remains become litter where they wear off at. Big deal ? Not really. But it is just so much nicer to remove them, in my opinion :)
Never bet against a Paul Cox build. The man knows his craft knows his hobby. I really enjoy how you interact with your boys family and your friends. Wholesome family videos I can sit back with my grandsons and watch. Long time viewer. My wife and I always look forward to your videos your builds and what’s next. Such a Respectful bunch of boys Michelle and Paul have raised. I’m a father of two sons now in there thirties it is always heartfelt watching a father and his sons work so closely. Much love and respect from London Ontario Canada.
Ive always noticed that Mike on Rory's channel runs huge tires on his old blazer and seems to crawl up easier than the other drivers that are with him. Sure seems those huge tires have made a difference on the FJ as well, good job Fabrats
Spent a couple of days with some old boys out of Yuma up at Parker with heavily built Jeeps on those Treps. I was amazed at how well those tires worked! Get used to flat spotted tires in the morning, but they smooth out in a bit. Cool how they grow at highway speeds. But, oh, the price!
Love the video's and the trucks! That being said as a Dad who is in a 4x4 club, Paul please make them boys where there seat belts while the rig is moving....we don't always where a harness but always have our lap belts on when the truck is moving!! Keep up the great work!!
I was a Tech and Safety Inspector for 50 years. Raced my own buggy and won a championship. Been involved in race teams since I was 4 years old. Been playing offroad since 1965 when I got my 1st ride offroad in a VW buggy, a Burro with the guy who was the Chief of Tech for the original NORRA for the Mexican 1000. He crawled me up the face of a rocky hill above Willow Springs Raceway that I've never seen scaled by any other vehicle before or since. Been 4 wheelin in all sorts of vehicles from Jeeps to pickups with big blocks to you name it since the early 70s. In all that time I've seen vastly more serious injuries and deaths among the play crowd than among the racers. Spent some time driving a tow truck for a living. Saw a huge difference in results with belts vs no belts. I no longer have any sympathy for those who perish to Terminal Stupidity. I've seen people die in 4x4s when the guy with the camera had just walked past them they were going so slow. Low speed is no guarantee of safety., even though you feel safer than at speed. Going to Glamis? That's a dangerous place. I've heard a thousand times how the sand is soft, you can't get hurt on it. But of all the places I've been involved in motorsports Glamis is the most dangerous.
Well look at that at 19:30. He said walked right up it. In video before you spun wheels trying to get up it but these new tires actually "walked right up it" like nothin.. if I ever have somebody build me something considering I have some of the same skills as you do, I'd definitely would want you to build it, simply because I know you'll over build it and there would be room for bigger tires and possibly an engine like you did to the "yota"❤❤ them tires are like magic, if you can fit the biggest then do it!lmao it always seems to pay off going with a bigger set these days.. love the show and hope you guys have a wonderful weekend testing out the rigs more before the big showdown!❤❤❤❤
Paul DO NOT PAINT THE FJ Cruiser. It has become an iconic off road classic. Painting it would be like throwing a coat of latex paint on the Sistine Chapel.
I vote to leave the battle scars on the FJ just as they are without a snazzy paint job. Paul, I love how you teach your boys and Hunter the driving skills you have. These are priceless times and lessons.
The Dakota is a real beast for a mild build on smaller wheels. That bed gets bobbed and only that really radical high center like in the video will catch it out.
Hey Paul, how does it feel seeing your boy wheeling his own rig with you out on the trail? But then also having your other boy slinging the camera as well? As a father myself. I'd imagine that brings you the most joy nowadays!
Dont paint the FJ or any of the other builds. You painted the wrecker and your dont wanna get it dirty. You paint the FJ and you stop wheelin it. Love the channel👍
My gosh! My bride and I just had this conversation with our very mature, 23 YO daughter. I said "what the heck.does that even mean" she gave me low-down (normal slang for information) and I said " can't we just talk normal"! I'm with ya brother!
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24:31 jace is a rock Lander fan 🎉🎉🎉 me too lol 😝
I feel the same way about that dang slang!
NICE !!! 🤙🏾42’s 🤣😂😬Better Save up For More Broken Drive Line Parts 😳🔧
Hi Michelle, You're still not shipping Flag Poles, correct?
Got me a pair off the matco truck they are ok
Grayden low key trash talking Jase is funny. 😂
Jase will make him pay, Grayden will learn not to open mouth insert wallet.
What are brothers for.
Grayden is learning the dangers of betting.
Brotherly love haha
Hey Phil, What part of Bama? CULLMAN,AL HERE
Fab Rats deserves a million followers - come on folks lets help them out !
I think this is one of the best father
son‘s outing videos you guys have done
Your boys are fortunate to have a dad that spends fun times with them. So many young men would love to have an opportunity to go wheeling like that.
Graydon is a good kid, I have a son the same age. Good to see Paul out with his boys. Fun times wheelin !
I think you better put a roll cage/bar on the Dakota, he might need it.
I was just saying, I think if nothing else it may help him be more confident when things start to feel tippy.
Seat belts are apparently optional.
Graders is the best special guest! What a great kid!
Wow! Did ya'll see Paul walk over to that toolbox and immediately put his hand on a tape measure? No hunting around the shop for a couple of minutes looking for one. I guess receiving over a dozen of them as gifts from fans has made a difference.
40 + at last count...
Listeners opened the tap..!
Yeah, he's probably tripping over them now. 😂
@@DB-yj3qcit's kind of hard to tell but, Paul is a guy that knows where his feet are going to go when he walks, it's a virtue that comes from doing underground conduit for several years. Guys like us we bump our heads a lot though.
I spent about a year living with my grandparents when I was 14. At that time you could get a learners permit at 15, so that at 16 you could get a full drivers license.
I helped my grandfather grow his garden, 7 acres, and plant 75 fruit trees.
My grandfather had a '69 Dodge Adventurer truck. He gave me the truck for working in the garden all summer.
During the summer I would work on the truck after everything else was done. It was so neat to drive my own truck when I got my license.
It so happens that I learned to drive in the same truck when I was 10 & 11 when my grandparents lived in Louisiana.
Watching you all do this work with the Kid reminds me of those times.
She has precious memories for the rest of time. Abd you two are the greatest for giving them to her for her.
Clear coat only. It’s iconic.
VGG Shine Juice.
Agree!
Yep. Paint jobs are for posers.
1:50, agreed, this new generation is special for sure
That Dakota is very capable. Love the FJ with the Wheels and bigger tires
The Dakota looks amazing & wheels great . & not everyone has them , different.
I'd love to see them Bob and dovetail the bed I think it would help it be even more capable, came out nice though great first crawler rig for him to get comfortable in. I think if he's going to crawl it a bunch a cage inside may make him a bit more confident when it starts getting tippy
I wouldnt worry about painting it, just get some VGG Patina clear coat and protect it. You dont even have to spray it, you can rub it on with paper towels. I think it would look good with a flat/satin clear.
Flat would look amazing!! I love spraying flat clear over my fab work instead of covering up the natural beauty with paint.
Props to your junior cameraman. He did not miss a shot. Well done lad. Hunter, you may have some competition!
FYI Grader’s has been a camera man longer than Hunter so there’s that…..
Wheeling with the boys = priceless. Something tells me @FabRats and a @Coltbuildit episode would be fantastic. Two great, fun personalities. Thank you for bringing us along!
Anything involving Paul and Rory has got to be good....can't wait for that vid..!!!
Graders is the best special guest!
Graders is a good little cameraman 😮him low key trash talking his brother was hilarious😂😂 the yota on 42s looks mean and awesome ❤❤❤
That FJ looks great on 42’s, Paul
What he said 👏
Looks like a Rzr two seater on 35s! All tire.
Hey Jason that rig you have is AWESOME I LOVE IT and I’m 67 years old lol very cool 😎
Size does matter eh!!!!! For tires
Good camera work and commentary Graders! Chase you will be a crawler in no time .
The Grader Man's commentary is Gold 😂
Greyden gets the shots even though it'll cost him all the money😂
He’s priceless! Super smart kid.
I am 57 and never stop learning! I work in commercial construction, have been for 30 years, find myself in crazy situations daily, and watching your channel not only makes me happy, but teaches me little thing here and there, but more importantly, reminds me to GO FOR IT! ;) Thank you for that! You help me to rage against the dying of the light! LOL!
The stuff gets fun when you get older. Oh and 57 aint that old man.
One of your best programs in my opinion. The interaction that you have with your two boys is priceless.
Grader’s “thats for you comment”😂 had me dieing. Oh the brotherly love they have! Love to see it
I was impressed with the Dakota, well done.
Nothing better than wheeling with your boys. 💪❤️👍🏼
Your kiddos are so lucky to have a dad like you. These are memories that will last forever!
It’s really awesome that you take your kids every time you can. I wish they could go out and do what we did when we were young. 😉
Sean needs his own offroad rig, Paul i think yall should get him something nice for all he does for the shop!
I think they should do a nice squarebody build for a Sean Rig.
@@caseyrenner7024 Yessir, i mean its only fair everyone has a rig even Ben got one
Wheeling with the boys…priceless!!
Family. That's what makes the cool parts really cool.
Thank you for the visit today. Meeting Paul, Michelle, Sean, and Grandma was great...such a genuinely nice group of people. This has been on our bucket list. From the ones that finally put a pin in Nebraska 😊 ps..the Fab Rat Burger is delicious!
That Dakota did awesome!!!
Great job teaching Dad . You are truly a roll model for your boys .
The FJ45 is now BIG FOOT! It looks sharp ! Hell yes !
I'm looking forward to the Glamis videos, I have not been there in some time. Good fun there!
I think Paul got a dose of "Tire Envy" at 24 Hell and Back. These tires didn't just change the game, it made the old game obsolete.
Tires and rims make every right. From muscle cars to rock crawlers!! Love them.
Seeing Paul all smiley about his new 42s and tires on the Yota was awesome!!! Also it was nice seeing the little fella out with dad, losing cash to his old bro! (He'll learn, in due time ha!). Finally wanted to add that seeing Jace wheeling looking a little less than confident reminded me completely of Clark Kent because I've now associated Jace with all his basketball highlights and his display of grace and athleticisms, with all those dunks! Seeing him laidback, reserve and just rock crawling made me consider if I didn't know of him and saw him out on the trails, I wouldn't have ever imagined he played basketball or be good at it, Haha, so the saying, never judge a book by its cover, certainly seems like a legit, valuable lesson to teach the little ones, as some of us adults occasionally need reminding of that!
You've got some great boys there Paul. They are a tribute to pretty good parenting.
Ryan Liggett at beadlock market place is the man. Any wheel or tire needs for any vehicle he can get you sorted
Thanks man!
Love the builds but its the family's interaction that makes this channel work. Doing road trip this summer, hoping to meet y'all as well as Merlin, Chad and Rory, all folks I watch constantly. Love y'all
The old Dakota did pretty darn good 👍
You turned the beast into a killer beast. Jace did a good job with his Dakota.
Smiles per miles was very high on this trip. It's great to see all thr teachable moments and kids that listen. Keep up the good work!!!
This was one of my fav FabRat videos. Love the new 42s on the Yota.
Sandrail work is all related it all goes hand in hand! Any video fabrats puts out is gold!
Yes Paul, please paint it! Doesn't have to be fancy, we know it's gonna take a beating. Rattle-can would do. And your stickers would stand out better. Just one old man's opinion😉
The smile on Paul's face when he was just crawling up stuff he hasn't been able to go up WAS Priceless lol. Tires are everything and THEY LOOK AWESOME PAUL. Thanks for an Awesome video guy's can't wait for the next one.
04:24 you just made me so happy having removed that sticker off the tire and binned it. It always annoys me to watch people just drive new tire with the sticker. Sure it wears off quickly, but its remains become litter where they wear off at. Big deal ? Not really. But it is just so much nicer to remove them, in my opinion :)
FJ is even more of a beast now ! The Dakota also did awesome
by far my favorite rig on youtube. total dream rig.
I really dig the not painted thing. It proves a thing doesn’t have to be perfect to enjoy it.
Good to see you teaching your kids how to wheel their vehicle
That little dodge is bad. Jace was all smiles😂. ❤❤
Grayden seems to be growing up to be a fine respectable young man. He’ll do neat stuff.
Never bet against a Paul Cox build. The man knows his craft knows his hobby. I really enjoy how you interact with your boys family and your friends. Wholesome family videos I can sit back with my grandsons and watch. Long time viewer. My wife and I always look forward to your videos your builds and what’s next. Such a Respectful bunch of boys Michelle and Paul have raised. I’m a father of two sons now in there thirties it is always heartfelt watching a father and his sons work so closely. Much love and respect from London Ontario Canada.
Was gonna mention that Grader man should better than betting against his dad-built stuff.
4:15 a rare sighting of Paul using a torque wrench
Great video , don't forget to make yourself a socket to stay with the rig to undo the tyres.
That FJ looks killer with those tires and wheels.
Grades did some fantastic cam work. Jace is building confidence. Great day out, dad and sons...thx
Grayden makes a great camera op, love the sly little commentary that goes along with his work. Taking a leaf out of hunters book there 😂❤
I also have a rubometer with high mileage on it 😂. Paul is hilarious w the fire works. The FJ lookd awesome
Ive always noticed that Mike on Rory's channel runs huge tires on his old blazer and seems to crawl up easier than the other drivers that are with him. Sure seems those huge tires have made a difference on the FJ as well, good job Fabrats
Shiny paint causes stress! We love it the way it is, one of a kind!❤
Spent a couple of days with some old boys out of Yuma up at Parker with heavily built Jeeps on those Treps.
I was amazed at how well those tires worked!
Get used to flat spotted tires in the morning, but they smooth out in a bit.
Cool how they grow at highway speeds.
But, oh, the price!
Yes on the price... I looked into a set back when they started selling them and I wasn't looking at that large of sizes. 😢
The Land Cruiser brings back alot of memories of when I use to cruise around in one with my grandfather
Some great quality time together. Great to see.
Grayden did great. Love the smack talk too.
Good day wheeling with your boys. Only thing missing is Landon.
Almost looked like Jace needed his Brown pants a couple times. nice driving to both of you! and those new tires are BEASTS!
Love the video's and the trucks! That being said as a Dad who is in a 4x4 club, Paul please make them boys where there seat belts while the rig is moving....we don't always where a harness but always have our lap belts on when the truck is moving!! Keep up the great work!!
I was a Tech and Safety Inspector for 50 years. Raced my own buggy and won a championship. Been involved in race teams since I was 4 years old. Been playing offroad since 1965 when I got my 1st ride offroad in a VW buggy, a Burro with the guy who was the Chief of Tech for the original NORRA for the Mexican 1000. He crawled me up the face of a rocky hill above Willow Springs Raceway that I've never seen scaled by any other vehicle before or since. Been 4 wheelin in all sorts of vehicles from Jeeps to pickups with big blocks to you name it since the early 70s. In all that time I've seen vastly more serious injuries and deaths among the play crowd than among the racers. Spent some time driving a tow truck for a living. Saw a huge difference in results with belts vs no belts. I no longer have any sympathy for those who perish to Terminal Stupidity. I've seen people die in 4x4s when the guy with the camera had just walked past them they were going so slow. Low speed is no guarantee of safety., even though you feel safer than at speed. Going to Glamis? That's a dangerous place. I've heard a thousand times how the sand is soft, you can't get hurt on it. But of all the places I've been involved in motorsports Glamis is the most dangerous.
Well look at that at 19:30. He said walked right up it. In video before you spun wheels trying to get up it but these new tires actually "walked right up it" like nothin.. if I ever have somebody build me something considering I have some of the same skills as you do, I'd definitely would want you to build it, simply because I know you'll over build it and there would be room for bigger tires and possibly an engine like you did to the "yota"❤❤ them tires are like magic, if you can fit the biggest then do it!lmao it always seems to pay off going with a bigger set these days.. love the show and hope you guys have a wonderful weekend testing out the rigs more before the big showdown!❤❤❤❤
Paul DO NOT PAINT THE FJ Cruiser. It has become an iconic off road classic. Painting it would be like throwing a coat of latex paint on the Sistine Chapel.
I vote to leave the battle scars on the FJ just as they are without a snazzy paint job. Paul, I love how you teach your boys and Hunter the driving skills you have. These are priceless times and lessons.
Good morning everyone and thumbs UP to Fab Rats!
Both vehicles did an awesome job rock crawling today. The Dacoda is impressive for it's being almost stalk.
A nice overland rack and tent on that Dakota could make it real nice for some of those longer 4X trips
That's awesome. Training the kids. Proud dad moment
Don't you dare paint the FJ
Totally agree about giving the Dakota more departure angle
The 42’s look great!!! The Mickeys are really gonna look AWESOME!!!
Watching Grayden grow up before my eyes makes me miss when my kids were little!
So many things to comment on, but I will limit it to this….
Hands down the best Grader cam we have ever seen!
I love to see your youngest in a video. He always has something funny to say.
Both vehicles that FJ and that little Dakota really did awesome out there.
The Dakota is a real beast for a mild build on smaller wheels. That bed gets bobbed and only that really radical high center like in the video will catch it out.
Hey Paul, how does it feel seeing your boy wheeling his own rig with you out on the trail? But then also having your other boy slinging the camera as well? As a father myself. I'd imagine that brings you the most joy nowadays!
The FJ is now officially a Beast!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
That pickup proved it’s ready for some wheeling 😊
Dont paint the FJ or any of the other builds. You painted the wrecker and your dont wanna get it dirty. You paint the FJ and you stop wheelin it. Love the channel👍
Dakota looked good and the FJ w/ 42s .... a beast! Nice job FabRats team!
Grayden did a great job running the camera, running to the top of the hills to get the shots is dedication.
I love to see the old Dakotas working. I have had 5 Dakotas. 2 1st generation 2 2nd generation and I currently have a 3 generation V8.
Cream with a white roof would look good, here in New Zealand they are commonly called a Landcruiser & that factory colour is a classic.
You’re an awesome father Paul. Enjoy the videos, thank you
Super cool to see you out there with your boys, The FJ looks MINT!!!!
Paul has to be in his glory with those boy's following in his tracks😊😊. This channel Rocks !!
My gosh! My bride and I just had this conversation with our very mature, 23 YO daughter. I said "what the heck.does that even mean" she gave me low-down (normal slang for information) and I said " can't we just talk normal"!
I'm with ya brother!
Nice driving Jace!