The Tow Test and Frame Twister! - Top Truck Challenge 2015
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2015
- You know what a truck pull is, right? Well our tow test is way better: our track extends 150 feet, climbs 13 feet in elevation, and has a maximum angle of approximately 16 degrees. Each competitor’s rig is tethered to 5-ton 6x6 weighing in at over 36,000 pounds. Each competitor is allowed one pull, no time limit. This event grabs competitor’s full attention, because it’s the first event and has the potential to quickly weed out weak components.
Through the years, the Frame Twister has evolved, and for 2015 about half way into the course, competitors arrive at the infamous Squeeze Rock section facing boulders, the dogleg, and the dreaded log section. In case you’re wondering, the Frame Twister at Top Truck Challenge really has twisted vehicle frames over the years. It has also wasted driveshafts, destroyed tires, and thrashed suspensions. Each competitor is allowed 10 minutes to complete the Frame Twister course. Hey, you didn’t expect it to be a run-of-the-mill first day did you?
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I think my favorite part is the commentary from back and forth between the host and driver.
The Dan Osterhout one:
- "Alright Dan, that looked really smooth. I mean no stutter, no-n-no no stammer, no bounce whatsoever-almost. Were you pleased?"
- "Absolutely. 'Love the suspension."
- "It was awesome! It was nailed down, I-think-you-did-a-good-job."
- "*Assured Nod* Absolutely."
*Cricket-cricket-- Cricket*
Every year I think the same thing. " boy this is a badass competition... But man does this host suck".
Kinda the same with every motortrend event
Yeah he needs to do less talking... so annoying.
I agree... wanna punch that dude in the face!
agreed
To the announcer, cocaine is a hell of a drug.
+BiffBallbag
Yeah, this guy is pretty bad at announcing the event. Fred Williams from Dirt Every Day would be a lot more entertaining.
+toyomatt84 I think you mean "dirt every couple of months"
BiffBallbag Sadly, yeah. :( But, it even states on the MT Channel that it only airs so often.
+BiffBallbag Unfortunately he also has a magazine to run, so time is an issue. But always enjoy the episodes when they do show up.
+Stuka87 yeah I like them too, the title just makes me laugh
I love how in this year the rockwells are breaking like crazy. But the 14 bolts and Dana 60's are CHAMPS!!!!
Yang kesini sesudah nonton jejelogy mana suaranya
Proper trucks! I find this way more entertaining than the diesel power challenge.
Host: "He seems to be using a low gear.He's using the motor mostly"
Me: Face slaps and jumps out 3rd story window
Memes
How to be a top truck competitor this year...
1. Buy a Chevy
2. Make engine upgrades or don't it doesn't seem to matter.
3. Beef up the axles
4. Use the rest of the stock drive line so that way when it sees the slightest bit of stress it takes a dump
Seriously, are these the best trucks you could find motor trend? There are a couple rigs that stand out but, the majority of these trucks should of stayed at home; along with the announcer.
+RubiconJoey readers choose the trucks, these 10 had the most votes
+TheExtremeCube Did not know that. Either way, looks like a lot of carnage already.
RubiconJoey this is a blue collar DIY event bud. There's no strategy in spending top dollar on top of the line parts. Spend money on what's needed or fabricate it yourself... oh and bring lots of spares, It's all part of the fun. You are right though looks like the majority of readers are Chevy fans :/ lol
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wish you guys made them longer, i liked it when it was uploading each section with 20 minutes each section
It well be a video a day for the next week I believe
+Kaneikins they want you to buy the dvd
+hgghgguk i didnt even know there were dvd's, Australia doesnt get much American stuff... apart from hollywood :/
+hgghgguk yeah :( no thanks..
Kaneikinso
Major props to the guys running manual transmissions. That's insane!
I don't really even give a damn about trucks and offroading but I actually really like watching this every year. Good luck to the drivers!
10:03 that axle wrap tho
Nice profile picture
as a former mechanical designer of that specific axle type, I can tell you my guts twisted at the same rate as the mechanic when I saw the images! :-)
+Pierre-Yves Puech You were a mechanical designer for that series of axletech axles? *bows* Bravo! Now, lets get you and the fellas with Unimog together and build something NUTS for the off road community. :D
Looks like the guy needs a ladder bar lol
Was like watching a football players knee blow out
Top Blazer Challenge 2015!
yep
+nick conner Pretty much true.
pretty disappointed in the selection of trucks this year, almost the whole field is the same
yea when he attempted the truck pull and pretty much broke half of his truck, it was pretty pathetic.
+Jordan Burgess Then you should have voted. These rigs are chosen by the readers. So its what the public wanted to see. :)
+Jordan Burgess Totally. The whole thing is the same. Pick a new course too! Ultimate adventure is better.
+Jordan Burgess Yeah kinda disappointed. I like my Bowties but this year got too stacked IMHO. Also a distinct lack of Jeeps (a first I believe). Love the Scout but dang.
+ExplosionWard9 yea there's always been a solid arrangement of different rigs. don't get me wrong, I love watching this, have been since it started. but I definitely am disappointed with this year. also been hoping that they would change up the course a bit. in my opinion ultimate adventure is better. always different.
Not even one Ford? I'm disappointed.
But I AM really diggin' that International (as always!) and that '70 Jimmy!
It's that time of the year again, I love it :D
Yippee at last!!!
I've been waiting months for this.
Love this series
i could watch this all day long!
Holy Diver! That was Awsome! Crud! Wow!
nothing to watch... then motortrend uploads a 20+ minute vid
thank you motortrend team, you beautiful people :)
wow this is the year of square body chevy huh?
vary nice
WHY IS THE HOST ALWAYS SHOUTING????!!? Jeez that's pretty annoying.
Glad to see that crazy watch is back again
That's awesome thumper was made in Colorado here in fort Collins at seneff transmissions and I helped work on it when I was 15
poor toyota :/ sounded like a 2jz in there :)
+Gerrit-Jan Bergwerf yeah the doop just gave it hell i and killed it he doesnt know how to tow u have to take it easy and get it roling 1st
It says 350 on the hood..
+diablo son That's no fun, who cares if the car breaks down? Just fix it.
+Gerrit-Jan Bergwerf +Jason Rayfield It does have a 7M-GTE & R154. Pretty unique.
Yeah, to bad he couldn't fix it for the second event
Being from hollister california I'm proud my 35k town has someone doing something with their lives. lol
That was awesome. Thanks for the content
Love these trucks and this competition
Felt a bit of pride when one of the Canadian boys destroyed this course
yeah I'm Canadian aswell
Blazium im Austalian
This made my day walking up feeling sick at 5 in the morning but then think here
wow, no ford or even dodge products this year; wow
Well Chevys and Toyotas are winning combinations, but I agree it's always fun to see all the different rigs. Hell is there even a jeep this year!?
+Tom Pree There is not much left of the original vehicle in these rigs. The engines are all Chrysler and GM.
+Tom Pree i am not a jeep fan, but please put a jeep in the video. even if it is a 2d cartoon drawn jeep with sound effects from a 6yr old.
Tom Pree Cummins?
Looks fun! Be safe out there.
other then the diesel power challenge. this is what i was waitting for!
What does the tow test have to do with wheeling, I've never got this test. It basically makes it so the low hp trucks cant win overall.
Thanks from the uk
awesome stuff and event!
I have wayyyyyyy to much mechanical sympathy to ever enjoy this sort of stuff. But it is entertaining none the less
this is why the off road scene is better than the car scenes, all built vehicles and you'll never see two that look alike!
Wow what a super cool video
Aww yeah before work!? Might have to even get a DVD this year if it's good.
It's finally here :D
Love the trucks
Purple Minion!!! :D I'm totally rooting for her!
Tough beasts
Yes. TTC is here again!
excelent video
hell ya we got some Berta boys in there
AMAZING !!!!!!
I love trucks.
are they auto gear boxes like drag transmissions with shorter ratios or are they stick shift?
needs more vehicle variety
Bowman really needs to put some 4 links on those real leafs. The torsion is going to wreck his drive train if he doesn't make that upgrade. Not to mention I'm going to say thats why he had to finish the frame twister event in 2 wheel drive.
Eric Kam is the hometown hero right now hahaha
I miss that huge red crew cab chevy from Oregon last year
Awesome!
K5 Blazer is so popular. I have 1985 myself.
woo go eric,, represent us canadians
+Paul hell yeah man, he nailed the frame twister like a boss.
medford oregon? sick! i'm currently 2 hours from there
Is this the like tournament all of the Chevys have to go to get to the real top truck challenge?
Nice!
What the purpose of having a disc brake setup on the driveshaft?
love all the GMs
I like the videos
arent there going to be any more top truck challenges?!
All the guys in the frame twister doing 15 min runs then buddy comes in and does it in 1min with a hurt motor 😂
OMG his blinker fluid bubbled!
It still amazes me how many people enter competitions like this that have done nothing to limit axle-wrap. The smart guys were running four-links all around. The other guys are not worth mentioning, since they never should have signed up for this in the first place.
any link to the k10 headlights? those LEDs look sick lol
why do they do straight for wheel spin? isnt that kind of contra intuitive?
Are they not allowed to adjust tire pressure?
i like this
That Cummins pulled pretty hard.
GO OREGON!!!!!!!!! Medford is closests to my town
I hope my rig makes it in some day.
nice shirt DAN
Oye! Four Wheeler! Whats with the little snippet at the end of the TTC segment in the publication saying TTC is no more!?!?
It's a crying shame these competitors couldn't afford some big tires!!!
I'm don't really pull towards a particular brand vehicle, but a Chevy truck seems to be the perfect platform to build any type of rig on
I live in town. Some of the rigs that go in there on a random day would shame many of the trucks that get selected to compete.
I wouldn't doubt it, some of these rigs don't look built very well. I'm not sure what the engine rules are, but forced induction would make the tow test a breeze
@@westonharby165
" ABOUT THE TOW TEST:
This is the only event in TTC’s seven-event repertoire that doesn’t require mud bogging, rockcrawling, or deep water navigation. Nonetheless, this kickoff event instills fear in competitors because it has the potential to annihilate weak components. The Tow Test is like a truck pull that drank a case of energy drinks. It takes place on a dirt hill that climbs approximately 13 feet in elevation over its 150-foot length and it has a maximum angle of approximately 16 degrees. Each competitor’s rig was fastened to a 36,000-pound cement mixer and each competitor was allowed one pull. There was no time limit and a pull was completed when forward momentum ceased or the front axle of the cement mixer crossed the finish line. This event favors heavy rigs with big power and grippy tires."
@@xmo552 yet none of the competitors have blown big blocks?
@@westonharby165 ikr but ttc 2013 trucks are well built
10:03 where do you fou go without bar links man??
I've never seen axle wrap like that at 10:03... how do his leafs not snap?!?!
We're was the purple Chevy in the pull?
Hmm, quite a number of fellow Canadians this time round.
Did that first guy in the tow challenge (Jason) remind anyone else of Turbo Yoda?
12:00 I mean yeah! CRUD!
I can't view past the 0:52 second mark. On both my wifi and mobile network.
woo M'urica
Year of the Blazer.
woohoo. another week of TTC
I'm pumped
and it must also be a week long GM commercial with the amount of GM rigs
where is the new roadkill?
This Friday apparently.
+Rangerover matt They seem to do one when they feel like it lol.
Tho, it's clear it's many gears within gears ...
If I was a Dodge guy I would enjoy the MT shoes more...
next episode is gonna be a 50s ford truck of some kind, and the 2 episodes before the hellcat swap which was awesome for everyone, where all chevy powered anyways. #justsaying
why are you telling us about past episodes? #justsaying
Because I was #justsaying to the other guy that in my opinion there hasn't been *that* much dodge sponsorship.
Jesus this interviewer/host is annoying (his screaming and ruining the audio). Also, a compressor on the mic would've been nice so the audio didn't peak all over the place because of his awful screaming.
+halsoy EVERY.SINGLE.YEAR. Just imagine how much better would be this series if they used a competent but not goofy host. And some goddam compressors on the mic.
***** Just the compressor would make a big difference. And it's not like it's breaking the bank to get one either.
lol do you think someone in charge of reading the comment secticon is like "fuck this hatters" and thats the reason constructive criticism never was heard... all this years?
I mean they should know by now right?
+Charlie H. Murillo i hate hats too.
tigerpr0n Sorry bad english me no first languaje. Butt seriously... fuck fedora hats man
Can't i pay and get all the episodes right now?
Lol at the moron in the Toyota. Should've known better after seeing everyone make a smooth start before putting their foot to the floor. Looks like he just dumped the clutch and went for it... Destroyed either transfercase like he said, gearbox, diffs or something else.
+Rick te Kronnie
Yeah, what a freaking moron.
i thought the same thing. lol
Can I do this in my stock XJ?
The park is open year round
The culverts and tires look like they were given that idea from a Scale RC crawler course.
Cody Ogden to
I can't watch the video!!!! it says lost connection
Is that a Can Am Commander at 16:20?
I would have run tractor tires filled with water or just fill the ones they have on there with water to give them more weight I also would have loaded the rig with every jack and gas can I could fit they cant get the power to the ground very well.