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John in the Desert
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2019
This stuff we do
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Adding a splash of Color to the Jeep
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A quick Video to add a little color to my Diesel Gladiator
Realistic Kinetic Energy Rope Forces
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John and Jamie test the forces involved in kinetic energy rope recoveries, demonstrating the high forces that are involved.
Not all ROLLER FAIRLEADS are created equal
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Not all ROLLER FAIRLEADS are created equal
CAMSO 4S1 Testing Day II in SUZUKI SAMURAI Snow Tracks
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CAMSO 4S1 Testing Day II in SUZUKI SAMURAI Snow Tracks
We finally found the MINE that has eluded us for too long
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Melissa and John set out to find this old mine that has eluded us more than once.
FOX SHOCK Steering Dampener for the BAJA Race G WAGON
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Replacing the Stock Mercedes Benz Steering Dampener with a FOX
How to Winch Your Rig Backwards
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This is a short video detailing a technique to winch backwards within a forward mounted winch.
Episode 4 Roll Cage, Vinyl Wrap, Suspension, Center Consul & More
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This video covers many more aspects of the Baja race G built.
Episode 3, Building a G Wagen to race BAJA
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Episode 3, Building a G Wagen to race BAJA
Episode 1, Building a G Wagen to race in BAJA
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Episode 1, Building a G Wagen to race in BAJA
2020 Search And Rescue Polaris Ranger 1000 Reveal Video
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2020 Search And Rescue Polaris Ranger 1000 Reveal Video
Building a Mercedes Benz G 500 to race Baja Episode #1
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Building a Mercedes Benz G 500 to race Baja Episode #1
Adding a cell phone BOOSTER to our Expedition Camper
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Adding a cell phone BOOSTER to our Expedition Camper
Unimog U500 DIY Expedition Camper Build
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Unimog U500 DIY Expedition Camper Build
thanks for sharing!
The Hawse pro is fine but there's no reason to re-invent the wheel except for aesthetics I guess, it's a low-profile roller. The fair lead rollers work just as good with synthetic line and I think the protruding roller fair leads actually look more aggressive, I like them.
I cannot argue with you. Your points are very valid. The biggest difference I see is in the fact that the rollers are made of a much harder material and will not gall like some of the typical rollers. Rough areas and abrasions on your rollers can lead to damage to the winch line. I am just happy that there are still people out there that are striving for the next best thing.
@@coyoteadventurejohnmarshal1774 Yes, cable will chew up the rollers but it's cable and since you're all about safety I doubt you recommend or use cable. Synthetic line won't harm a standard roller fair lead, I've been using this setup for 15 years, it's been fantastic! I'm glad to see that you pointed out the big misconception; can a roller fair lead be used with synthetic rope, yes! As you described, it's actually better, rollers = larger diameter, less friction. I have no doubt the Hawse fair lead roller is better; it looks solid, it better be for $389.69 VS $34.99 😉
My……🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 steering dampener ! 😂😂😂 u made my evening! Thx ! Good luck! Im gonna subscribe jajajaja
What was the weight of the loaded Gladiator used?
Q: based on your Baja experience, is the 4" lift vs portal axel the way to go?
I was going to ask if portals would be robust enough to use. The 4X4 squared uses portals and longer springs. LeTech makes the OEM, but there are brands from Eastern Europe that fit. Not sure which are stronger.
Do you recall how you extended the track bar? You mentioned cut and lengthen by 1/4 inch. Not sure how you would length, did you weld? I have the same issue after a 40mm lift but I instead looking at eurowise adjustable bar for the front. The rear looked challenging to modify.
Yes, I cut it and then machined an internal salad that would be inserted into the bar and welded into place.
I cut and internally sleeved the bar. I then filled the 1/4 gap with weld and ground the weld back smooth. I then drilled a hole through both sides and did rosebud welds to fill these holes. I then ground these welds flush as well.
Be nice to see a regular strap with the same parameters, does the shock load deliver higher peak force....
Good idea.
Does it shake anymore at 60mph or you still having the issue? Some people say after a year it comes back again
It’s all still good.
Hi John, great work and love the G. Wanted to ask you, what suspension setup have you used for G class? Didn’t see a video on it.
Awesome!
Thanks John.
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Awesome video, guys! Love the data! May have missed it, but what diameter of rope were you using?
Great job 😊 bro
Would have been really nice to show us that there was no lock to lock rubbing on the larger diameter shock and also whether or not there was a noticeable improvement on tracking and steering stability… I have replaced that steering stabilizer twice already in the 15 years. I’ve owned my 03’ G-500. was told by several people that you would have to use a spacer kit in order for a larger diameter steering dampener. Please do an update video/reply. Thanks 🙏
How does it drive with the lift ? Is it comfortable? Can you use it for day to day ?
What size wheels and tires? Great content
I have run both 35” and 37” tires on 17” wheels but I prefer the 35” tires.
Thanks for the quick reply. With this 4.5" lift kit you did + larger wheels and tires do you think it's a comfortable day to day car. I noticed your wife's car is stock .. which drives better?
Brother you are a true craftsman. You can do it all. Truly the most professional best build I've ever seen on here. Excellent build and video!!
Thank you. I do the best I can.
Well done guys! I've been off-roading for 26 years and this was very useful information to know. Before seeing this I would have thought that there might be on occasions a need for hitting speeds of maybe 10 mph at least. I now see that going over probably 6 mph will never be needed. Luckily my rope is also 1 ⅛" thick too. I never foresee using it to pull out more than a 1 ton truck.
Kinetic rope is the best! I'm using Miolle brand kinetic rope, worked like a charm. Nice hi-vis color makes it easy to see and, more importantly, stay clear of during the snatch. Seems very well made and robust. I definitely recommend this kinetic rope. Worth my money 👌👌👌
That's a interesting version 🤔. What your thoughts on yankum house the totally removes the hook
Think of a fishing line. Does it make scenes to by the line with the hook pre attached? Or purchase the line and then the replaceable soft shackles as needed. Also, remember that the soft shackle do not work in all applications. Occasionally we still need the added durability of a screw pin bow shackle. Such as if the only attachment points have sharp edges. My point is simple. I prefer options in my rigging. I hope I understood your question.
looks good, but build quality? as the ends look like plastic, hope just covers not the frame of the unit, but at $400.USD ea i will stick to a normal roller fair-lead. but then i like wire rope. in decades i have never had.. or seen one break. heck never even heard of one breaking. (except on u-tube) but like everything else maintenance is key. who out there uses a old damaged syn rope?
I appreciate your words and understand you perspective. However, the quality is absolutely top notch aerospace quality and absolutely no plastic. Thanks for your comments.
At $370.00 I think I’ll pass.
Nice common sense review!
Great Video and information. Love to meet up and do more testing with you.
Kinetic energy should increase to the square of the speed (quadratically, not exponentially) so your linear plot looks great!
Absolutely, The numbers were very linear so are it’s make them very predictable at any speed. Thanks 😊
Great data ... and good advice ... thanks for running this test and reporting the results. What diameter and length of rope did you use? I'm guessing 7/8" diameter and 30 foot length. Would love to see the difference in load created by a different length of kinetic rope ... suspect that a shorter rope will create less load at each speed. If so, then the 20 foot ropes could safely use a little more speed than 5mph. Most of us are recovering with Jeeps, but it would be interesting to see what loads a heavier vehicle could produce ... that would be a difficult data point to obtain because of speed control.
I used a 7/8 rope in this test. Thanks for the kind words.
Those load numbers have to get crazy with a heavier truck, even at those speeds
Regardless though, now that we have a metaphorical measuring stick, with a heavier truck, just start at a lower speed. Most heavier trucks have larger engines with more torque so if someone follows his instructions, and initially just tries a straight traction pull, most 3/4 and 1 ton trucks have the weight (traction) and torque to just straight pull the vehicle out without needing momentum.
Excellent video. But let me hop on my soapbox for a second. For anyone looking at a recovery strap, make sure it is made of NYLON if you are doing a dynamic recovery. I've seen too many people with straps that are advertised as "recovery" straps, but are made of Poly/Silk, or poly, or polyester. The thing to remember is the ONLY material appropriate for a dynamic recovery is nylon. Anything else doesn't have enough stretch and will give much higher shock loads. I'd love to see you repeat this video with a polyester strap and show how much higher the loads are.
Quite right!
Thank you.
Seriously interesting. Well done for not just hating and showing nicely.
I can confirm all the info they provided And second their opinions
Thank you
Great advice. Start slow, and keep everyone away from the blight of the line of pull.
Great data set boys! Well done.
Loving this educational video. Hope you will do more of these. That was a real eye opener and a learning experience. Thanks John and Jaime
Was pondering just coming up from the bottom., through the aluminum ? Thoughts appreciated ! 👍
Ok, I pondered this and did go that way for a couple of reasons. First off, there was the mattress on the bottom. It is true that there is enough room to fit a duct past the edge of the mattress. However, I felt that if I were to move around in the night I would en up tossing my sleeping bag or something over the duct and blocking it. Because of this, I decided to mount the vent high up and out of the danger zone of me blocking it in my sleep. Hope this helps. John. Please like and subscribe🤞
@@johninthedesert2632 thanks for your answer sir ! 👍
Can you do this with the truck on the floor? or is necessary to have it lifted?
On the floor will work just fine.
Great job,thank you sir ! 👍
Beautiful !
It’s definitely a nice fair lead. I’m wondering if you put a bur in the metal roller from the eye you have on the end there if that could cut or damage your line. Probably a better idea to hook it to something instead of leaving it there to bang against it as you go down the trail.
I’m not sure what hook you are referring to. If it was the ones sitting on the back of my golf cart those were only there for demonstration. However, if you watch till the end of the video you can see that I do not run a hook. I have the factor £.55 style and lube that has a rubber back. This gets pulled all the way into the Winch. You never want to leave exposed line out of your fairlead. Where it goes around the final sharp turn will always be a weak point in your line. Thank you for your questions and I hope this helps to answer it. If you watch the video again he will see what I am talking about.
Love what u do I remember having a 2001 range rover it's identical as the g wagon watching u from Jamaica do u have to get anlignment after changing those out
Liked and subscribed! Great video, thanks.
Looks like a great product! Thanks for showing it
Would love to see more G Wagen content, please
We will be racing the g wagen once again in the upcoming Baja 500 in June. We will try to capture some good video and post it if possible.
So glad to see someone doing this to a G Wagen. All I want is an expedition version but can't afford one at the moment. Wife won't let me do anything to hers. Subscribed
OK, I have only just watched the opening credits so far and am duly impressed! THE best of any I've seen on YT. Now on to watch the rest of it.
Thank you. I do understand the sound quality is Horrible but the full content is there. Two years condensed into 56 minutes. Thank you for your kind words
Where exactly is 10 mile canyon? I’ve been to Moab a few times but I have not heard of that canyon.
The trail head is near Dripping Springs. North of Moab.
All I can say is "NICE"...
Looks like 2 redirects and a 2 to 1 pull. The only mechanical advantage is the pulley on the Jeep with 2 lines acting on it? Which is still enough to overcome the forward pull.
Was just going to comment on that. Mechanical advantage is only gained by pulleys that move with the system. Stationary pulleys are changes of direction.
Exactly correct. 👍
Nice work! What springs do you use?
Old Man Emu.
@@johninthedesert2632 Thank you! How does they show themself? Smoother than regular springs or not while moving at washboard, speed bumps and so on? I have Fox shocks and regular springs, the suspension is ok but is a stiff at such kind of bumps even at softest settings of shocks
The spring rate is very similar but with additional travel it will seem a little bit smoother. Also, remember, there is no way to eliminate the jarring effects of wash boards. Drive them slow, drive them safe.
@@johninthedesert2632 Thank you for advice! In fact the washboar effects annoys me mostly at speeds between 30 and 80, so I have either move at very slow speed (that is not good for long distance washboard) or at quite fast speed for such bad surface =D. And now I'm thinking what to do: add spacers to enlarge shock travel (In fact Fox shocks are calculated for Gwagens lifted up to 2"); replace stock springs with lifted ones (OME, Dobinsons, ORC etc) or tune shocks with other valve... What should I do?)
I also have 2.5 silicone spring spacers giving my vehicle a total of 4.5 inches of lift. For this, I went to King shark and had a custom set of shocks made. Very expensive and I was never very happy with them. I raced the g wagen in the Baja 1000 and the only thing that failed was the King Shocks. I am now rebuilding them and making some of the parts for them myself. Wish me luck, I will be racing again in this year’s Baja 500.
Would you recommend this item? Was it better than factory? I’m looking to do lift kit and this at the same time. Thanks great video.
Not 100% sure because I’ve never had a good oem stabilizer. I just know that this fox is doing great. I also did a 4.5” lift on the G.
@@johninthedesert2632 thank k you for the quick response. I’m looking to do that lift as well. Do you have a source to purchase those parts ? Thank you
I have seen a lot of rigs on youtube but this is my favorite. You have a gift. You should be designing for the industry. Thanks for sharing.