I was thinking the same thing. I would've loved to see the expression on the people's faces they passed when they saw an 80s something Ford(?) hauling a brand new Ram out 😂. And good on that dude that saw what was happening and got out of the way 👍
That's an Aeronose Ford OBS, 92-97. The frame and body panels showed up in the late 70s early 80s. The 4wd one tons and above got a high pinion dana 60 and a sterling 10.5 among other options.
@@agentcrm Oh i agree, even a few years ago i had a 1974 full size chevy truck, ,parked next to Nissan, Toyota,Mazda,Ford ranger, I was in the little truck, everything grew to gigatic sizes
Man I love Shafer Trail. Took my Japanese mother in law down it a few years back, she was screaming and wetting the whole way down! Thanks for the memories, guys!
I’m no mechanic but it sounds like the throw out bearing is going out on it, you’re going to put a new clutch and pressure plate in there all at the same time go ahead and check out the rest of it! Centerforce makes a great setup, I have used it for years.
Gawd.. I spent years in one of those tow trucks.. Just watching that shifter beat on your knee brought back memories. Wait till you're rolling down the highway and it starts the Ford front end death wobble and the shifter cracks your knee cap! That is some fun right there!!
I've climbed those switchbacks once without a heart attack, but only barely. Imagine with a vehicle under tow, such a light front end and that much weight behind, and with that clutch. Amazing.
Although it isn't the same seeing all of the beautiful scenery in person it's still great in videos. Thanks for all the great shots Mike. Love the video's Rory keep them coming.
Yeah, that bouncy shift stick in an earlier scene looked familiar to me. I thought "I think there's going to be a transmission repair or upgrade in the near future." You confirmed my suspicion at the end. That sounds worse than my old Getrag did, by the time I got the truck to Montana to get it upgraded. By then, the only gear it would stay in, when I went from power to coasting, was direct.
I agree with Rory. That transmission noise is absolutely NOT normal. The good news is there are plenty of ZF-5 transmissions out there. Even if you find one from a small block truck or diesel truck, all you'd need to do is put the front part of your transmission's case on the back half of that other transmission. Might have to switch to diesel clutch disc if you're using the diesel trans though. There were 2 separate input shaft sizes.
Great shots of the playground. It probably is time for some bearings in that ole workhorse, but this time, she earned her keep. Thanks for sharing. Be well.
Still needs a little work on BIG D, but that is a no-brainer when it comes to the type of work you do. It's never ending to improve the equipment to do what you want it to do. And it gives you more content to do for ours viewing pleasures. LOL Great job as always guys.
Throwout bearing maybe? I was a little concerned with the shifter bouncing as much as it did as you slowly drove out of there. I am no mechanic though, lol. She did do the job well. Might need a little maintenance on the hydrolics as like you thought, shouldn't have had any trouble picking up the front of that truck. Still, Big "D" is makes an awesome addition to the fleet! Thank you for sharing
Yeah Big D to the rescue of the Dodge Ram. Big D recovered the vehicle and is going to need some TLC on the running gear like Rory said something isn't happy! Trail Mater Team will get it up to par and make a recovery truck out of it. Good video and love the scenery Mike ensures that we see it good!
I do love that truck. I love mine so much more with a 12 valve in it. I would suggest cutting the rear corners plum off the bed all the way back towards the rear tires. Then just plate the holes you created. The blue truck looks great so I have no doubt this one can be made nice as well. Mine gets 19 mpg running no faster than 60 mph. I also would recommend getting newer style slide ons and l arms that would stay level when lifting and even up a touch higher behind the tire instead of the ones that hang down like those. Those work yes but can be a bugger to get in and out when not on perfect level ground. the new style is easy to build as well. Nice truck.
Amazing views of the canyon, rocks, and river. Thanks Mike for the effort to show us the beauty of the canyons. Going to be some time spent under this truck for repairs.
A little TLC , she'll be fine , I think I would look at the wheel lift it might need some love, it's great seeing you working with what you have it'll be fine
A long Truck recovered with a Long Truck on a narrow dirt road with tight switchbacks. A good job to test the Big D. As I noticed the lack of shifter knob on Big D, I also noted that a cool Aluminum Hurst T-Handle Shifter would have hammered a good-sized bruise in Rory's leg. Also, while cool-looking, those aluminum shifters get extremely warm when left in the sun all day. Work list from the Shakedown: Squeaky belt, Hydraulic Lift Cylinder inspection, Gearbox/Clutch.
I'm always impressed by these recoveries... you pull vehicles out of places where even a mountain goat would say.."naw, that's alright..you go ahead.." lol
For the front axle lift issue- have you thought about weight transfer ballast tanks??? One of the older bonneted trucks where I used to work had it (tends to be less of an issue with the cabovers that make up all the fleet now lol) had two water tanks in them (about 200-250L capacity each- about 50-55 gallons in yankish lol) one was in the body of the tow bed basically just in front of the rear axle, the other was a 'front bumper' basically a heavy duty steel 'push bumper'/winch mount that was also a large tank that ran the full width of the nose- and it had a pump that took about 3 mins to empty a tank- the center tank was kept full and the front one empty- but when you had 'front end lift' issues, turn the tap and flip the switch for the pump- a couple of minutes later you had an extra quarter of a tonne on the front axle...made a hell of a difference in that old F250 LOL- if you were getting too heavy with the water on board for really heavy tows and you were at the max weight limit for the truck- a major issue here- they have portable scales in many police cars, mermaids utes etc (weigh bridge inspectors in a 'truck'/ute)- you have the option of simply opening a tap and dumping the water out and gaining that quarter tonne of payload back!- it tended to not be an issue if you had it on the slings, but on the underlift it was a problem simply because of the longer 'arm length' the underlift needs (especially as many 4wds in Australia have bullbars etc on the font, means the underlift has to be run further out... meaning it is a longer 'lever' on the back of the towtruck... 😀
I am confident you will get Big D dialed in. Looks like your fleet is diverse enough to handle almost anything that is meant to be on those trails. Can't speak for what irresponsible people do with vehicles not meant to be on the trails. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely awesome job guys! All the way around AWESOME!! Rory, your driving skill just went from legendary proportions straight to mythical in my book!! Damn!!!! Yeah a second set of tires on the back will make quite a difference when it happens. I was chuckling as a previous owner of different sized Fords, they (the power steering assembly) complain loudly when even asked to turn lock to lock but they never fail to get it accomplished in my experience! (oh and NO, that sound of bearings or whatever aint normal! Last gasps of dying parts!! hahaha!)Kudos all around!!
Glad to see Big D working... on the otherhand, I'd find a 7.3idi and drop it in.. that would be an extra 400lbs on the front.. and in mud on the rim, yeah, might make a difference
I have. In old Fords! Lol. So I can easily see why everyone says it is "normal." Definitely not normal, not desirable, and pretty dicey for a heavy duty tow rig hauling on those hairy scary trails. Im sure Rory and crew will have it nice a smooth soon enough.
I made that comment way before he got on the highway, when he was towing the rig that shifter was going crazy I thought it was going to pop out of gear. Then the highway really told the story then it sounded like it was going to turn into shrapnel and take Rory's feet off! @@grannyt6819
I have a 88 3/4 ton with a 460 and five speed that kicks out of 3rd. When the 460s cam shaft broke at the timing gear I scraped the engine in hopes of something small block. I do not haul or wheel heavy I just want mileage the 460 was never made for. Sorry Rory I'll take my problems over yours Sir! Plus you have a hydraulic lift problem, folks we all need to go buy a T-shirt and a hat. "Fix My Fleet" 4 TRAIL MATER would be an idea for fundraising I'd buy. At least it'll show which of us truly support all you guys do. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey
If it goes quiet when you're on the throttle, check if the propshaft (driveline) is correctley timed before opening the transmission, i've had it a few times that it sounds like eather the transmission or diff is making a noise when there is no torque on the driveline but goes quiet under torque. I enjoy your videos, thanks.
I think you just might be onto something with your transmission bearing noise diagnosis , having rebuilt a few of those. I found it best to charge all the bearing at one time. After carefully inspecting everything inside the box plus the shift railes and detents . Replacing all warn parts. If you want it to last a long time and stay in gear . When I started working, most vehicles had manual transmission , warren hubs, or solid front hubs. Locking and limited-slip differentials were extremely were extremely rare. The first one was a Torrington no spin. It came out in 1941 for tandem axle trucks, mostly military .
Rory, has anyone suggested that you may have a tapered gear in the transmission that is badly worn? I drove a semi truck over 40 years ago that kept jumping out of gear and progressively got worse. After rebuilding the transmission twice we found a worn gear that held tight under acceleration but jumped out with less engine pressure.
Rory, that transmission noise is not normal, I agree with you on the fact that there's something not happy, I used a Ford wrecker with a snow plow in the winter in Maine ( lots of snow ❄️) lots of recovering vehicles by spring we were changing transmission, now I'm in South Carolina I don't have that problem, another 5 🌟 video as always God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer.
For some reason I was thinking that the old Ford wrecker was in really, really bad shape for some reason, but the driver side actually looks better than Ol'Blue, with just some locker, exhaust, tuneup, and maybe a bulldog tranny, that could be a very capable rig there,👍, has Mike always been such a captain-obvious, or is this a talent he's just now working on?, lol, just kidding Mike, you do great camera work buddy,😉👍, awesome video guys, and thanks for sharing.
I'm with you that stick didn't look happy under a load. It was on an episode of Dancing with the Stars...Will be a good option though when all sorted though my heart will always be leaning towards Trail Mater. Lol
I haven't watched this video yet, but I can tell you by the thumb nail, that Big D is going to suffer from electrical issues for the rest of its life now! 😂
Another recovery that went well, my experience with people who say that the weight is not too bad is that they don't know or are just saying something. I once had a 50-ton hydraulic jack during a repair along the highway sink about 8 centimeters into the asphalt. According to the truck driver, he was under the weight limit. With 2 extra 40-ton jacks we raised the front axle of the trailer off the ground . We replaced the broken wheel bearings. And after the trailer had been pulled far enough forward, we knocked the last jack out of the asphalt with a sledgehammer. So you see again that you cannot always count on the information provided by the customer Nice job.
Big D is amazing. With some TLC it'll be even more amazing. Wondering if it needs dually in the back like the other trucks? Also would love to know what kind of motor is in Big D?
Mount a downward facing backup camera on boom so you can see clearance between vehicles when you are transitioning to or from inclines and declines. I know it’s extra tech but having an extra eye might make it worthwhile.
That green body accent is too cool! Both of my vehicles are over 20 years old. My fix to weird noises is to remove my hearing aids. Sounds like a brand new vehicle!
When I see a tow job like this, I'm amazed at the capabilities of these trucks pulling thousands of pounds of dead weight up a steep incline. And not breaking down every single time!
Mike does a great job capturing the recovery action and all the scenery all at the same time. Editing is really good! Keep it coming!
Mike is also great with the sound effects.😅
Mike also do turistic description on diverse points of interest
He's awesome
Well said, he makes videos for great tourism, that canyon is great
What's the reason for only singles on the rear axle?
He's setting the bar pretty high!
Just the fact that you guys use all old equipment is amazing just shows how well made these trucks were back in the day
I was thinking the same thing. I would've loved to see the expression on the people's faces they passed when they saw an 80s something Ford(?) hauling a brand new Ram out 😂. And good on that dude that saw what was happening and got out of the way 👍
That's an Aeronose Ford OBS, 92-97. The frame and body panels showed up in the late 70s early 80s. The 4wd one tons and above got a high pinion dana 60 and a sterling 10.5 among other options.
No that's definitely not normal 🤔
@@guyderagisch4964 F-superduty got disc brake dana 80 rear. 250/350 got the 10.25 sterling rear
It takes balls to do what you guys do and the insane locations where you have to go.
More than this flatlander has forsure 😂😂😂
I aint got 'em and I never would go out on that road when I lived there! Lol.
The views are killer today Mike. Thanks Rory you have tons going on. You rock!!!🤗💚
Big D will add a lot of capabilities to your fleet when you get the bugs worked out. Great job on it’s 1st recovery.
Ford fan here, way to go Big D!
Love seeing the fleet grow and develop for every type of job! you guys are awesome
That RAM was heavy. Can't wait to see what upgrades Big D is going to get . Definitely the right tool for that job
Well said, was pretty bad the wheel lift needed help from the winch to pick up a half ton truckbut he got the job done
@@jeffclark2725 Look at the size of the RAM compared to the Ford. The new trucks are just bulky and heavy.
@@agentcrm Oh i agree, even a few years ago i had a 1974 full size chevy truck, ,parked next to Nissan, Toyota,Mazda,Ford ranger, I was in the little truck, everything grew to gigatic sizes
@@jeffclark2725 That Ram must have a big block diesel engine in it. Look how it lifted the front of Big D.
@@jeffclark2725 Yep. My 97 F-150 is about the same size as a Toyota Tacoma of this gen.
That was some professional switchbacking. Well done, Rory! 😁🤟
Man I love Shafer Trail. Took my Japanese mother in law down it a few years back, she was screaming and wetting the whole way down! Thanks for the memories, guys!
CoolsturyBruh
I’m no mechanic but it sounds like the throw out bearing is going out on it, you’re going to put a new clutch and pressure plate in there all at the same time go ahead and check out the rest of it! Centerforce makes a great setup, I have used it for years.
Sounds like a little TLC will help Big D. Great day and beautiful scenery! Thanks for taking us along!
As usual the scenery is magnificent and Rory and Mikes recovery skills are top notch and keep us coming back for more.
Gawd.. I spent years in one of those tow trucks.. Just watching that shifter beat on your knee brought back memories. Wait till you're rolling down the highway and it starts the Ford front end death wobble and the shifter cracks your knee cap! That is some fun right there!!
You have to share some pictures of that clutch disc and the unhappy parts from the transmission. Great video. Thanks
I've climbed those switchbacks once without a heart attack, but only barely. Imagine with a vehicle under tow, such a light front end and that much weight behind, and with that clutch. Amazing.
As always Mike took some great scenery shots!
Although it isn't the same seeing all of the beautiful scenery in person it's still great in videos. Thanks for all the great shots Mike. Love the video's Rory keep them coming.
Mike's play by play is great.😊
Love seeing wing windows. Big D is awesome.
Yeah, that bouncy shift stick in an earlier scene looked familiar to me. I thought "I think there's going to be a transmission repair or upgrade in the near future." You confirmed my suspicion at the end. That sounds worse than my old Getrag did, by the time I got the truck to Montana to get it upgraded. By then, the only gear it would stay in, when I went from power to coasting, was direct.
Rory is always so unflappable and knows what to do in every situation .
That was impressive guys...can't wait to see the build up on Big D and all the improvements you will implement!
Another great job Rory! Thanks for taking us along.
Another fantastic vid Guys, it's going to be interesting watching Big D and Blue develop as you go along.
I agree with Rory. That transmission noise is absolutely NOT normal. The good news is there are plenty of ZF-5 transmissions out there. Even if you find one from a small block truck or diesel truck, all you'd need to do is put the front part of your transmission's case on the back half of that other transmission. Might have to switch to diesel clutch disc if you're using the diesel trans though. There were 2 separate input shaft sizes.
Great shots of the playground. It probably is time for some bearings in that ole workhorse, but this time, she earned her keep. Thanks for sharing. Be well.
Great job, guys. I think that Big D could use a light bar like Trail Mater.
In time, In time
Still needs a little work on BIG D, but that is a no-brainer when it comes to the type of work you do. It's never ending to improve the equipment to do what you want it to do. And it gives you more content to do for ours viewing pleasures. LOL Great job as always guys.
I know this is just another day at the office for you guys, but the driver skill that you show running these trails is amazing
Ford and Trail Mater team for the win, heck of a first tow, great job ! Stay safe and healthy !!
Throwout bearing maybe? I was a little concerned with the shifter bouncing as much as it did as you slowly drove out of there. I am no mechanic though, lol. She did do the job well. Might need a little maintenance on the hydrolics as like you thought, shouldn't have had any trouble picking up the front of that truck. Still, Big "D" is makes an awesome addition to the fleet! Thank you for sharing
Awesome scenery today. Great addition to fleet.
Usual spectacular scenery we have come to expect from the Trail Mater channel!
Yeah Big D to the rescue of the Dodge Ram. Big D recovered the vehicle and is going to need some TLC on the running gear like Rory said something isn't happy! Trail Mater Team will get it up to par and make a recovery truck out of it. Good video and love the scenery Mike ensures that we see it good!
"I know you guys can't see much. But, neither can I" Thanks for the chuckle, Mike!
Check the hyd pump on big D. Could be on the way out or something simple as a plugged filter.
Your truck can haul Rory. Awesome camera work Mike. Fun times in Moab.
I do love that truck. I love mine so much more with a 12 valve in it. I would suggest cutting the rear corners plum off the bed all the way back towards the rear tires. Then just plate the holes you created. The blue truck looks great so I have no doubt this one can be made nice as well. Mine gets 19 mpg running no faster than 60 mph. I also would recommend getting newer style slide ons and l arms that would stay level when lifting and even up a touch higher behind the tire instead of the ones that hang down like those. Those work yes but can be a bugger to get in and out when not on perfect level ground. the new style is easy to build as well. Nice truck.
A BIG thank you for taking us along. Great view.
Amazing views of the canyon, rocks, and river. Thanks Mike for the effort to show us the beauty of the canyons.
Going to be some time spent under this truck for repairs.
A little TLC , she'll be fine , I think I would look at the wheel lift it might need some love, it's great seeing you working with what you have it'll be fine
Rory is a true master at handling the Big D
Mikey sure do got a pretty smile 😊
Bearing going out on the counter shaft. Love your videos . Keep up the good work. 😎✌
A long Truck recovered with a Long Truck on a narrow dirt road with tight switchbacks. A good job to test the Big D.
As I noticed the lack of shifter knob on Big D, I also noted that a cool Aluminum Hurst T-Handle Shifter would have hammered a good-sized bruise in Rory's leg.
Also, while cool-looking, those aluminum shifters get extremely warm when left in the sun all day.
Work list from the Shakedown: Squeaky belt, Hydraulic Lift Cylinder inspection, Gearbox/Clutch.
I'm always impressed by these recoveries... you pull vehicles out of places where even a mountain goat would say.."naw, that's alright..you go ahead.." lol
Love the vibrating "leg massager" gear stick 😂💪
Great Show. That Dodge 1500 appeared to be a lot heavier than the customer owned up to. Good luck on the transmission re-build.
Mike's motorcycle noises made me chuckle.
If you work on the trans, maybe add a cue ball to the shifter.
For the front axle lift issue- have you thought about weight transfer ballast tanks??? One of the older bonneted trucks where I used to work had it (tends to be less of an issue with the cabovers that make up all the fleet now lol) had two water tanks in them (about 200-250L capacity each- about 50-55 gallons in yankish lol) one was in the body of the tow bed basically just in front of the rear axle, the other was a 'front bumper' basically a heavy duty steel 'push bumper'/winch mount that was also a large tank that ran the full width of the nose- and it had a pump that took about 3 mins to empty a tank- the center tank was kept full and the front one empty- but when you had 'front end lift' issues, turn the tap and flip the switch for the pump- a couple of minutes later you had an extra quarter of a tonne on the front axle...made a hell of a difference in that old F250 LOL- if you were getting too heavy with the water on board for really heavy tows and you were at the max weight limit for the truck- a major issue here- they have portable scales in many police cars, mermaids utes etc (weigh bridge inspectors in a 'truck'/ute)- you have the option of simply opening a tap and dumping the water out and gaining that quarter tonne of payload back!- it tended to not be an issue if you had it on the slings, but on the underlift it was a problem simply because of the longer 'arm length' the underlift needs (especially as many 4wds in Australia have bullbars etc on the font, means the underlift has to be run further out... meaning it is a longer 'lever' on the back of the towtruck... 😀
I am confident you will get Big D dialed in. Looks like your fleet is diverse enough to handle almost anything that is meant to be on those trails. Can't speak for what irresponsible people do with vehicles not meant to be on the trails. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely awesome job guys! All the way around AWESOME!! Rory, your driving skill just went from legendary proportions straight to mythical in my book!! Damn!!!! Yeah a second set of tires on the back will make quite a difference when it happens. I was chuckling as a previous owner of different sized Fords, they (the power steering assembly) complain loudly when even asked to turn lock to lock but they never fail to get it accomplished in my experience! (oh and NO, that sound of bearings or whatever aint normal! Last gasps of dying parts!! hahaha!)Kudos all around!!
I'm guessing that transmission oil is either shiny or missing!
Shiny is my assumption@@danielbremner7805
Big D proved herself as far as im concerned. That was serious power to tow a vehicle up wide rim. 👍👍👍
Right on Big D,just needs a little work and then it will be a great part of the fleet. Thank you Mike for the great filming.
Glad to see Big D working... on the otherhand, I'd find a 7.3idi and drop it in.. that would be an extra 400lbs on the front.. and in mud on the rim, yeah, might make a difference
I've never seen a shifter shake that violently!
I have. In old Fords! Lol. So I can easily see why everyone says it is "normal."
Definitely not normal, not desirable, and pretty dicey for a heavy duty tow rig hauling on those hairy scary trails.
Im sure Rory and crew will have it nice a smooth soon enough.
I made that comment way before he got on the highway, when he was towing the rig that shifter was going crazy I thought it was going to pop out of gear. Then the highway really told the story then it sounded like it was going to turn into shrapnel and take Rory's feet off! @@grannyt6819
Oh sure it was Big Ds maiden voyage so to speak had to expect some issues I'm sure they can find another trans easily enough.@@grannyt6819
Go the Big D go the Ford! Great to see Rory’s confident demeanour .Man knows his job!Keep rockin!
Man you guys have nerves of steel, another great show.
What a place to work
THanks for the ride! YOU GUYS HAVE THE BEST TEAM,FR9M WORKING TOGETHER TO PHOTOGRAPHY!
that was one heavy vehicle. You can see the weight on the rear tires in the way they are flattened
I have a 88 3/4 ton with a 460 and five speed that kicks out of 3rd. When the 460s cam shaft broke at the timing gear I scraped the engine in hopes of something small block. I do not haul or wheel heavy I just want mileage the 460 was never made for. Sorry Rory I'll take my problems over yours Sir! Plus you have a hydraulic lift problem, folks we all need to go buy a T-shirt and a hat. "Fix My Fleet" 4 TRAIL MATER would be an idea for fundraising I'd buy. At least it'll show which of us truly support all you guys do.
You are in my prayers
Hoka Hey
If it goes quiet when you're on the throttle, check if the propshaft (driveline) is correctley timed before opening the transmission, i've had it a few times that it sounds like eather the transmission or diff is making a noise when there is no torque on the driveline but goes quiet under torque.
I enjoy your videos, thanks.
That is one heavy truck, as usual Rory and his team get it done.
Ever find out why that truck seemed so heavy? Great video guys!
Probably brought his house with him.
Thanks for the entertainment tonight.
Another great recovery guys, Mike got some exercise again on that one lol... he does a great job getting the content 👏 👌
The views are fantastic !!! And Great recoverys
Man those new chompers look great, I did the same thing and I think it's worth every dollar.
I think you just might be onto something with your transmission bearing noise diagnosis , having rebuilt a few of those. I found it best to charge all the bearing at one time. After carefully inspecting everything inside the box plus the shift railes and detents . Replacing all warn parts. If you want it to last a long time and stay in gear . When I started working, most vehicles had manual transmission , warren hubs, or solid front hubs. Locking and limited-slip differentials were extremely were extremely rare. The first one was a Torrington no spin. It came out in 1941 for tandem axle trucks, mostly military .
Rory, has anyone suggested that you may have a tapered gear in the transmission that is badly worn? I drove a semi truck over 40 years ago that kept jumping out of gear and progressively got worse. After rebuilding the transmission twice we found a worn gear that held tight under acceleration but jumped out with less engine pressure.
Rory, that transmission noise is not normal, I agree with you on the fact that there's something not happy, I used a Ford wrecker with a snow plow in the winter in Maine ( lots of snow ❄️) lots of recovering vehicles by spring we were changing transmission, now I'm in South Carolina I don't have that problem, another 5 🌟 video as always God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer.
For some reason I was thinking that the old Ford wrecker was in really, really bad shape for some reason, but the driver side actually looks better than Ol'Blue, with just some locker, exhaust, tuneup, and maybe a bulldog tranny, that could be a very capable rig there,👍, has Mike always been such a captain-obvious, or is this a talent he's just now working on?, lol, just kidding Mike, you do great camera work buddy,😉👍, awesome video guys, and thanks for sharing.
I'm with you that stick didn't look happy under a load. It was on an episode of Dancing with the Stars...Will be a good option though when all sorted though my heart will always be leaning towards Trail Mater. Lol
That looked like a frustrating recovery
Great job ! That road is not for the faint of heart !
I haven't watched this video yet, but I can tell you by the thumb nail, that Big D is going to suffer from electrical issues for the rest of its life now! 😂
Another recovery that went well, my experience with people who say that the weight is not too bad is that they don't know or are just saying something. I once had a 50-ton hydraulic jack during a repair along the highway sink about 8 centimeters into the asphalt. According to the truck driver, he was under the weight limit. With 2 extra 40-ton jacks we raised the front axle of the trailer off the ground . We replaced the broken wheel bearings. And after the trailer had been pulled far enough forward, we knocked the last jack out of the asphalt with a sledgehammer. So you see again that you cannot always count on the information provided by the customer
Nice job.
Big D is amazing. With some TLC it'll be even more amazing. Wondering if it needs dually in the back like the other trucks? Also would love to know what kind of motor is in Big D?
It had dual street tires but looks like he's put off-road tires on it. Might not have had enough room for dual off-road without modifications.
The Ol ZF 5 speed is ready to Blow out bigtime.
Mount a downward facing backup camera on boom so you can see clearance between vehicles when you are transitioning to or from inclines and declines. I know it’s extra tech but having an extra eye might make it worthwhile.
Beautiful scenery. Thanks Mike!
That green body accent is too cool!
Both of my vehicles are over 20 years old. My fix to weird noises is to remove my hearing aids. Sounds like a brand new vehicle!
I know Rory was nervous on this trip! A bit tight and heavy! 👏 Great job 👏
Amazing country, and refreshing to see the lack of ego with other drivers on the trail.
Glad to see that Big D got some new shoes. Hope you can find some new dual wheels a clutch and maybe transmission for it soon.
So many switchbacks!! Big D did awesome!
Big D + Big job= Big win for the Trail Mater crew and viewers. Well done!
It's nice to see big d in acction can wait to see some vids on upgrades thanks for sharing
I bet that view never gets old! Im happy to see you're new truck is getting some real action! Thats a Job Well done! 👏
When I see a tow job like this, I'm amazed at the capabilities of these trucks pulling thousands of pounds of dead weight up a steep incline. And not breaking down every single time!
Great recovery for big D, Guess you need to do some repairs to him before the next recovery. I think throwout bearing is gone.
Yeppers that transmission sounds like it's about to check out 🤠. Not good 😜. Thanks 👍 for sharing.
Beautiful video. Big D is a awesome rig!.
Man the views were incredible and intimidating! The looks over the rim had me shaking in my boots--if I were wearing boots!! That was something else!!
Love the scenery and the recoveries!
Rory, nice clutch slipping from Low to first gear, like a master!! I learned stick on a flat bed F350 working as a teenager doing hardwood floor.
Fix or Repair D. I could not tell if you had the truck idled up, but that would makes the hydraulics work better. Nice recovery and oh, what a view.
Beautiful scenery!!!
thanks for another great video! hugs from Belgium.