I Built A Budget Off-Road AMG Mercedes & Brutally Broke It Twice! DIY Fixed On the Trails! CARNAGE!
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In this video, I go on a 1-year adventure of brutally breaking my off-road AMG Mercedes and fixing it on the trails with my friends. This video is packed with mechanical repairs, carnage, adventure, and more so grab that beverage and snack and enjoy the show!
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Click Back to the future 4 trailer on TH-cam Alex. 🕖
It would be nice if you delivered to New Zealand.
Yo siendo tú vendo esa mercedes y el dinero lo uso para el D lorean 💪🏼
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OJ is an absolute beast. What a great friend you have there Alex!
He's the best!
I'm surprised oj didn't just pick up and hold the ml while Alex fixed it
I wish you would stop showing OJ on your videos, my girlfriend watches with me.
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Glad you didn’t lose your fingers when the car came down on the tire! Great video
It was so close!!
A little scary. Hope the wife doesn't see this.
that was too gd close!
That was always going to happen. I'm yelling move tour hand thankfully he heard me
Such a great father and son trip. Good times
Yes indeed, memories his boy will have for the rest of his life.
OJ is one cool cat. You're lucky to have him as a friend.
About 5 years ago I bought a 2008 w204 c220 and I've been doing the services myself. Thanks to you Alex...
I always thought that mercedes would be complicated to work on but man, I have been fortunate to learn how easy it is.. I've just recently had to pull a leaking injector. Replaced the copper seal, cleaned up the carbon and put it back in within an hour! I couldn't believe it as I thought I was fudged...
Thanks for all your videos over all these years...
JR ,Tavarish, goonzquad, samcrac ,vtuned , LST and so many others, amazing people. As good as it gets 😊
13:01 You’re an awesome problem solver, Alex. It’s little tips like this that keep me hooked on this channel. You could have easily had alternate careers in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering.
Nice one Alex - AMG performed really well- Great to see OJ again, what a cool dude that cat is.
OJ is definitely the best friend to have around-great sense of humour and a heck of a great fellow! Awesome video Alex, hope your son had an awesome time
Be safe brother. Almost lost your phalanges between the tyre and the wheel arch!! Great video.
1 hour of Legit on a saturday??my day just got better
I can hardly believe how well you did compared to all the purpose built vehicles! Great job, Alex!!
I always rebuild alternators for peanuts. It's usually either the bearings, the commutators or the regulator. The coils almost never go bad.
150amp alternator..
What a beast ...
Glad to see two people that mesh work together, my own life has daily drama and watching you guys relieves my day. First and foremost that's what's this is all about!
Wow the "bolt bottle jack" hack was really smart. Will definitely use that some day.
Dang OJ was putting in work lol
What's an SUV you want to build for off-roading or overlanding?
Build a off road mustang
Tahoe 🤌
Yeah, Tahoe will be nice overland project or some old Chevy
Definitely not a mercedes
Already did it with my 4Runner, and I'd do it again!
Time for a Legit Saturday!
Every Saturday is a Legit Saturday. He never misses
Alex, you can turn off the auto-central locking by holding the unlock button for 5-7 seconds with the key 'on' engine off. Quality mod for sure :P
It sounds like a pre 80's pinball machine in there!
Love the episodes with OJ.
I just think OJ is a natural problem solver...
@@stuartd9741 - He seems like a pretty quiet guy, but when he does say something, I tend to listen. Experience speaks volumes.
@@ThatGuysChannel4Whatever exactly.
You imagine that impressive workshop at FMU...
I drive an 08 ml350 daily and it got all the power i need after like 3k rpms. My brother uses it as a tow rig and i use it for my 12 minute drive to work everyday. 177k and still strong!
Please don’t ever run out off those drying towels I love it so much it really is a game changer
This was an amazing video Alex!!!Great footage of the impromptu repairs while out on the trail with whatever it takes to get back safe. What great memories made with the family off-roading. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for another great video! Love the content and I just bought some much wanted items off your website site, can’t wait to use them and also bought a few other items I’ve seen you use for automotive tools, thanks again!
OJ is a beast. what a great video with the trail fixing.
Saturday morning fun with Alex and a bit of mechanic work in between. ❤
New level of respect for you! Trail side repair! Smart move taking the trailer.
This is good stuff. Im always happy when i get the notification for the new upload and not many channels can keep my attention for more than 40 mins lol. Keep up the good work brother.
Glad you enjoy it!
Im no off-road fan but totally enjoyed this video. You should show the clean up of the ML (top and bottom) when you do the next video on it.
Alex and crew + Oj + father-son fun!? Great fun for a video and teaching lessons to youngsters yours and around the world to always aim for their dreams and aspirations and never quit!! Great show, thanks Alex and company!
Thank you for sharing family time!!
I think OJ needs to get an older X5 and turn it into an off roader to match your ML!
I miss my ML55.. Did amazing in the sand and on the trails out here in Vegas. My buddy ended up rolling it, and everything went downhill from there, lol😮😅
You consistently pump out excellent videos!
Keep at least 3 pieces of 1'x2"x8" in the back. A 3 gallon garden sprayer with water comes in handy for spraying off parts, hands, face, etc.
Nice Episode Alex!! Great that the transfer case didn't break this time around keep those videos coming man, we love them
Alex, trail hack for a bottle jack. Most cordless drills with a standard drill chuck will grip the extension rod that the tire tool turns. It can save you time effort and sweat when manually jacking especially in stages
Great job on the bush fix. Good thing OJ was with you.
OJ the man, Respect! Great content keep on keeping on!
Some great offroading video, you captured how difficult the terrain actually is.
It's about time you brought back this ML rig. I was really looking forward to seeing other videos with it. These vehicles have open difs, but the 4Matic system makes up for lockers.
Love the video
Was hoping for more DeLorean. Halloween is getting closer!
I'm working away!
I know you are lol! Just jonesing to see the completed product!
Same!
Me too!
It's funny I've never been a big Delorian fan but now anything else is almost disappointing.. can't wait to see it completed!
Hey Alex. Loving the channel. I really like your production quality of your videos. Keep up the great work 💪👍👍🍀🍀
I live in Canada.. Toronto to be exact and I'm currently on disability assistance so watching your channel and content let's me live vicariously through you. Being on fixed income is tough as well so doing builds etc isn't in the cards right now. I was wondering if you would be able to send a hat or some piece of LSC merchandise so I can rep your brand and channel up here in the great white north. Lol. If this is something that is doable please let me know. P.s I hate asking for hand-outs or charity but I figured I'd give it a shot. Thanks again for the great work.
oh so satisfying to se a off road car used for what was meant to do(actual off-roading) keep up the good work! love your channel!👍
Very strange about the nut, with lock tight etc. Shows how good the old castellated nut and split pin were. I know there was no option with this nut though. I Would LOVE to get round there with my old Land Rover Trialer, looked like great fun. I was an Off Road driving Instructor for Land Rover for just over 20 Years, the colour of your ML tells me you were going through the dirty water too fast, but then fast through the water is good fun. Otherwise you driving looked good. One piece of advice, when you have wheel spin going on, sometimes turning left and right about 1/4 turn quickly can throw the drive across the front axle finding a bit of available grip. You dont want huge amounts of revs on at the same time though 🙂
Another killer video!! Love it keep 'em coming!!!
U finally sold me on that drying towel. I got your sponsor ceramic coating kit too, about to coat my freshly painted LS swapped foxbody I did with my grandpa! Much love LSC.
Thanks Nick! You'll love it!
Love seeing diversity on the trails! As a pointer, you can air down your tires to around 15 psi for both better ride quality and much more traction off road (hard to tell what they were at on camera). And if you ever find yourself searching for scenic trails through KY give me a shout! My group goes out all the time and know some amazing places and fun trails
Alex, I gotta say that this is the best video you've uploaded. I like your videos, but this just this was just awesome. Watching you fix cars is one thing, but the smile on your face was priceless and the work you did to make this day with your son was outstanding.. OJ is awesome too. Do more of these videos brother. It really makes the content you produce that much better. Does OJ have his own channel? He seems like a solid individual, a person that you want as a friend.
OJ has his own channel fluid motor union..
@@stuartd9741 many thanks. He just got another subscriber.
Dude you and OJ always an awesome video perfect switch up!
You're awesome Alex! Oh and the hard to easy scale is ALWAYS 10 is Hardest! LOL. I just did the Voltage regulator on my E46 M3 and it was so much cheaper than doing a full Alternator swap! I think most if not all Bosch alternators have that as an option. Very cool. ROCK ON!
Hell Yeah! Sounds like fun! 👍🏻
That ML is a beast!! 😍
Something new, really is refreshing, videos are bangers at the minute 🔥👌🏼💯
Great movie! Pls do more off-road . Ur good in this!
YES!!! Needed my LSC fix. 🤙🏻🤟🏻
All things aside, Alex.. You say you're not even 40 yet (and boy I had a couple jokes come to mind, but instead) and look at how far you've come working as hard as you have. You made it to the boss of the Public Works mechanics over near or in Chicago (working on ALL the Chevy vehicles for the WHOLE place) AND NOW a few years of making and editing (tirelessly at that) videos, YOU are RETIRED from your day job for a couple years now, have a BEAUTIFUL wife and wonderful KIDS, you're making FANTASTIC content for the WORLD to see.. bro... you did it, a little guido (I'm italian too) from Chicago.. GREAT JOB ALEX!! Seriously man, you're my hero even though I'm now 45 :( Awesome work Alex, I hope you keep it up for years to come!!!!
I love the variety on this channel!! Best channel out there Alex!!
As a lifetime off-road guy, I highly recommend carrying a small chain saw and hedge trimmer with you. Something everyone used to do back in the day. Fallen trees and limbs, stuck in impossible positions, clearing up overgrown trails. Really makes a huge difference off road..
Or just phone heavy D sparks they'll make a pathway for you with their machinery...😆.
🤣@@stuartd9741
I've been watching older videos and I realized I don't care what car it is,I just really enjoy Alex working on cars and explaining what he's doing. One of the best quality channels on TH-cam.
Thanks Steve!!
This saved my saturday! been bored all day cause i've got nothing to do! this made me happy thanks!
Excellent video!!!! OJ saves the day, lol. I hope that you get the van sorted out. The ML ran when parked!!!!
"-This winch was a waste of time and money!"
Said nobody, ever, who's winched their vehicle unstuck in seconds.
Looks fun! Nice that you can repair your own equipment. I enjoyed the different content!
I toured the Mercedes plant in Alabama when it first opened like 20 years ago. They had this big open house event where you could test drive M Classes and they even had one of the Lost World Jurassic Park movie cars there. It was so cool.
Been waiting all morning brother. Also love the offroader videos.
Great repairs and tips for other Mercedes owners and potential owners.
Cool off-road trip and adventure, that motor on the ML is very stout.
This was WAYYYYYYYYYY BETTER than I thought it would be! You really ran the crap outta the ML
Bought 2 of those towells, they work soo good. The best towels I have purchased for car detailing.
Didn’t think I’d get a LegitStreetCars Movie today😂🍿
Fabulous content Alex, loved it. I used to own a 2000 ML 320, you're so right it'd be hopeless to try a 320 with all the mods on the 55AMG, the old V6 just too gutless. Keep moving forward with the AMG 55ML, it's a great concept and nowadays a "budget" 4X4. I'm wondering if diff locks are available for the ML Benz. Bet your young son had a great time with his cool Dad, kids love that stuff.
Just awesome! Came for more back to the future references(time travel reference) stayed for the awesome fix it content!
I like these project videos with detailed work and tips/tricks a lot more
I was doing this in the summer of 1984 with a brand new Bronco II Eddie Bauer edition. A buddy of mine got one for hs graduation. His dad was a Ford exec like many in the Detroit suburb I lived in. The place that we did all the off roading is now filled with homes.
I’m impressed by the capability of your ML 50. Great trail fix.
You guys kicked boy!❤ Glad the ML made it through!!
Coincidentally, I stumbled on your channel a few years back looking for info on replacing the alternator on my wife's GLK350. Who knew you'd be my favorite vlogger...
sweet trail fix, props on that. The ML is way more capable than I wouldve thought
Whew! So many close calls with your digits! 😊 Keep those thumbs outside of the steering wheel when off-roading to be safe. 🤘🏻
I got my throat clearing from my grandfather. When I was young I would imitate him and get a great laugh from family! CANADIAN SUPERMAN APPROVES
AJ is your angel, he always is looking at you. 💪
Four wheeling is always a great time - especially when trail repairs manage to get you back home. This is definitely making me want to buy a rig and get back out on the trails again!
Great job, you just busted a nut on the ML. Glad that was all. That some serious off roading. The alternator was huge.
Lol I have a 2007 GL450 with what I believe is a loose/wobbly transfer case chain and was about to "youtube" how to change it....but now seeing this, I am pretty sure it's a not much different process, right? 😄. Thanks Alex, great video again. Vlad
P.S. Curious what website did you use to order the "wrong" chain?
Thanks for my favorite Saturday show 😄
YaY! Love watching your videos every Saturday morning! Can't wait til the next Delorean vid
*** - Love the long vids... thanks!
Nice to see you guys up in Droummond. Im up there all the time, If yall ever wanna get out more and see more of Droummond, I can assist with that. Most of the beauty of Droummond is located off the island, via boat to another island. Fossile Ledge is also a great trail to test your 4 wheeler lightly. Just about any lifted 2wd or stock 4x4 will make it.
Alex another interesting video Don't know how you do all this work across multiple projects. I liked the self advert on the drying towel Towel Which makes me want to pass on a huge vehicle drying tip. I have taken to using my 750cfm Ryobi leaf bower to dry off my cars. no streaks and really fast just make sure the ground is clean around the car 🙂 then finish with one of your towels.
i love seeing all of your videos just keep it up
I took the LS1 W124 to Mesa Cars & Coffee this morning so I am just now getting to watching todays video!
Why is it your vehicle is the only one that looks used? COMPLETELY covered in mud top to bottom! Some carnage but made a trail repair and made it back to the trailer! Sounds like a great trip!
Great stuff thanks. The truck took a beating but hung in there
Hey Alex, love the ML 55 and it's great to see you off roading it. But it definitely needs an aftermarket exhaust fitted so we can hear that beautiful engine sing lol😂
Keep up the great content 👏
Off-road adventures and auto repair together in 1 video!! Yes!!!
My Land Cruiser transfer case doesn’t hold a ton of gear oil, but I’m a nut about changing it I probably do it at least 2 times a year. Same with the transmission fluid, I used to never change mine but it’s so easy with a drain plug I do it all the time. always looks new now but I still do it.
Living your best life…. Love it ❤️
I had my alternator die at the racetrack, bought one from a guy for 20 bucks and it charged, but got about halfway home and it started making a noise like bolts being thrown against the side of a metal shed above 2500rpm. Made it home ok, but when I felt it by hand it definitely had a slightly crunchy feel to it, whereas my good spare was 100% smooth.
Even with the nut splitting on that control arm, would say this was sucessful redemption arc for the ml55 amg build!!! glad to have been part of it!
You have got to make a montage of all the bloopers into one long video 😂 They're always so funny