This Recovery Broke and Buried My 8x8 HEMTT!

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  • @HeavyDSparks
    @HeavyDSparks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

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    • @thatblack6.7cummins
      @thatblack6.7cummins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      May have to try this

    • @oscardickey645
      @oscardickey645 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thatblack6.7cummins 9

    • @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze
      @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Maybe this low T thing has something to do with so many people not knowing their "pronouns"? lol

    • @OffroadCpl
      @OffroadCpl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Heavy D needs a Chinook helicopter for recovery

    • @oldk4tz
      @oldk4tz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i wonder if anyone makes air lockers for the hemet axles.

  • @generalp63
    @generalp63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Y’all are a spectacular group of guys. Your “no trash in MY backyard” attitude is one to be copied and admired by more people in this country. Because of this I started doing the same thing around my own neighborhood in Ohio. I don’t have the equipment to recover and remove abandoned cars, but the day before yesterday I was thinking of y’all as I picked up boxes (7) of trash and old clothes that someone either tossed or lost out of their vehicle. Thanks so very much for all you do, and for the inspiration to get me to stop and clean up a mess someone else left on my road. Keep up the great work and keep your tremendously inspiring videos coming.

    • @kevinsworld.7086
      @kevinsworld.7086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Soooo true. That's a great compliment from you and honestly your attitude should be admired and copied by many!

    • @jerrys2745
      @jerrys2745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sad that here in America that we have so many people that just dump trash everywhere. As here in America we have land fills to properly dispose of this stuff. We are not like third world countries where land fills are not easily accessed.

  • @sandranokes7443
    @sandranokes7443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Thank goodness for Hunter. His energy is so positive, he is a benefit to the team. You all look like you love doing this. Like little boys all out for an adventure. And not just this time, but every time.

    • @mrm4400
      @mrm4400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I couldn't agree more. What a team! Hunter is an absolute jewel....amazing energy.

    • @-mike--m-9629
      @-mike--m-9629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Meth.....

    • @chriscanterbury8647
      @chriscanterbury8647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was thinking the same thing, hes a machine

    • @vihreelinja4743
      @vihreelinja4743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol he is the only one with skills

  • @pennyshumaker9402
    @pennyshumaker9402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    It's amazing how Hunter just does what needs to be done with no complaining. He rocks for Heavy D!

    • @bobt219
      @bobt219 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Having a cool boss makes it nice too! Heavy D keeps a cheer full outlook and demeanor even when things go sideways. I learned working in commercial aviation that "nothing is ever easy". Seems like every job takes twice as long as I think it should. My car is never fixed until I have pulled every tool out of the tool box. Lately I have figured out a way to save time fixing my car..... I open every drawer in my tool box then just kick it over spilling out every tool I own on the ground. Since implementing this practice my car and other projects are done in half the time! 🤪

    • @andrewprice6194
      @andrewprice6194 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a reason he left

    • @T.J-and-Soul
      @T.J-and-Soul 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@andrewprice6194yeah, he started his own youtube channel.

  • @uncleargyle2615
    @uncleargyle2615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    I admire your “don’t give up” attitude, regardless of any breakdowns that may occur! Your crew of guys are outstanding in their dedication, humour and skillsets! Keep up the excellent work!

    • @HotBoxnChevys
      @HotBoxnChevys 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Money will do that😏👍🏻

    • @schwanzmunster2503
      @schwanzmunster2503 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said!

    • @Frankie--da-fixer
      @Frankie--da-fixer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but seems to me Hunter does the most work lol

    • @petertheoneandonly9752
      @petertheoneandonly9752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think it's more "let's make my army of trucker simps do some extremely complex task for my personal entertainment/content/ip while I watch" . . . and yet here I am because manlyman has cool toys.

    • @christopherwagner5643
      @christopherwagner5643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He has a A++ for keep on mooving to get the job done

  • @scottmcguire9618
    @scottmcguire9618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    By far my new favorite TH-cam channel. I’m a disabled veteran that lives in Florida. I’m not as active as I used to be but now I can enjoy watching you guys having some crazy fun times. Would love a day with you guys just having fun. I miss the comradeship that I had in the military. You guys are great. Keep up the great work.

  • @2WheelKam
    @2WheelKam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Whoever edits these is my favorite. All the little pop culture clips inserted make the videos so much fun to watch.

  • @Rob-fj6iy
    @Rob-fj6iy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thank-you for sharing the work of our military vehicles. The main star in the this video is probable older then most of the people helping to get this vehicle into its bed. Also still making it look easy. I remember working on them over thirdly years ago , still a beast today. Thanks for putting a smile on my face (Operation desert shield through storm vet.).

    • @ghostinng274
      @ghostinng274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's actually awesome. Thank you for your service.

    • @TheVenom8343
      @TheVenom8343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rob, do these trucks not have lockers?

    • @jstavene
      @jstavene 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheVenom8343 yes, interlock seems not working

    • @jstavene
      @jstavene 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      still being made recently

    • @lilcourtny08
      @lilcourtny08 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheVenom8343 some do, the trucks came in many different versions. Some where fuel trucks and he doesn't have the version that was a actual recovery vehicle. Not much you couldn't pull or recover from being stuck. Only time I ever saw one of the recovery vehicles stuck was trying to recover a bulldozer stuck in deep mud.

  • @kellyjohnston5648
    @kellyjohnston5648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love your videos. Being from a heavy haul trucking background and many years of off-road recovery’s/adventure I would say next time instead of alternating chains I think you would benefit front chaining up the front four steers and leave the rear naked if you only have four total chains. Utilizing the surface area in all one area might have made the difference in making it up without issue. All scenarios are different but that is my two cents. Great job on overcoming the challenges and getting the job done. Another great job!!

  • @chrisstrege9906
    @chrisstrege9906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how all your boys are completely fine with the long walk back to the mainland. You have a good group of friends man

  • @RealRickCox
    @RealRickCox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Suggestion: Have someone run the VIN number, locate the owner and dump that truck on their front lawn. That would be a fitting punishment for abandoning the vehicle on someone else's property.

    • @borivojetravica569
      @borivojetravica569 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What if the owner died?

    • @drkside7370
      @drkside7370 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or it was stolen....

    • @TheLikkinBranchRanch
      @TheLikkinBranchRanch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Or sold 5 times without being registered......

    • @nervouswreck392
      @nervouswreck392 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      OR 10‼️ YA✔️... Read more​@@TheLikkinBranchRanch

    • @HughJassole123
      @HughJassole123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Or if it became alive and was looking for a wild car to mate with and just as he was about to mount a wild 86 Mustang, he turned back into a non-sentient being?

  • @allpraisejah4919
    @allpraisejah4919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Hunter was the MVP on this recovery! Now he has two weeks of work on the HEMIT as a reward

    • @demonik01
      @demonik01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Hunter is 100% the MVP and probably not on just this recovery. HeavyD was probably staying warm drinking coffee and eating caviar crapes while he sent Hunter out to fix everything. 😂

    • @acjo8975
      @acjo8975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Every video I see him in he's kicking ass. Seems to be both an intelligent and hard worker. What a good friend to have!

    • @bustinyanutz4195
      @bustinyanutz4195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@acjo8975 employee

    • @undergoddess
      @undergoddess 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@demonik01 wasnt cavier, was tacos. lol if you watched enough heavyd by now lol

    • @thomassjogren5773
      @thomassjogren5773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In my humble opinion, Hunter always is. He seems to be a great mechanic, and a superfunny guy.

  • @edwardfrench6
    @edwardfrench6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The dedication, commitment and resolve of all at HeavyDSparks is Admirable! Thank you for sharing this upload with us!

  • @larryaulenbach4266
    @larryaulenbach4266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love it when things go sideways and you have to find a way around it to get the job done. You can do anything with the right attitude, tools, equipment and a ton of grit. You and your team have all of the above. Great recovery!👍

    • @larryaulenbach4266
      @larryaulenbach4266 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Omar Zahir I have not responded to the message or dialled the number via What’s App. Why would Heavy D not ask us to respond through TH-cam since this is where the video was posted. I had this happen back in early January as well on another video. I checked the area code attached to the What’s App numbers and they both showed as originating in Texas. Last time I checked Heavy D lives in Utah not Texas.

  • @wgrillojr
    @wgrillojr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    It seems like a heavy lift helicopter should be in your recovery vehicle arsenal since you can fly them and always end up in crazy recovery areas that the big rides have a hard time reaching.

    • @benjaminsmith6800
      @benjaminsmith6800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I think if he did that he would probably wind up losing a lot of money because cars really aren't that expensive if he's even able to scrap them and without a title or a mechanics lean and he shouldn't even be able to sell it in

    • @Lochlann13
      @Lochlann13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@benjaminsmith6800 True, but then again, they basically do this as a civic service, for free. And Dave has the hangar space and pilot's license already, so he wouldn't have the overhead cost most people do.

    • @samhutchins5890
      @samhutchins5890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@benjaminsmith6800 might make it back doing the vlogging. id be stoked to see a heavy lift helicopter or a video explaining why he doesn’t have one lol

    • @Chinothebambino
      @Chinothebambino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      The point of these recoveries is the content for TH-cam. Come in quick with a helicopter would get pretty boring really fast.

    • @Tannertraversed
      @Tannertraversed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Lochlann13 he mentioned in his last flying video that the helicopter he had flown was newer and he had something else that he couldn't reveal but maybe a HD copter.
      What you're saying about overhead doesn't make any sense, you always have it regardless if you have the license and hanger already. You pay bills every month to have a hanger and aviation license the overhead doesn't just disappear. Dave has what most people don't because he's willing to go further than most people ever will.

  • @scottmcguire9618
    @scottmcguire9618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how Dave just goes with the flow no matter the situation. That’s a great quality in a person.
    He doesn’t seem to get mad and take it out on those around him.

  • @bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354
    @bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Can’t beat a hemmitt!! I remember several years ago while I was in the military, the ammo guys brought us a Hemmitt full of 4.2 mm mortar rounds down range in FT. Knox.. It was quitting time for them so they left the Hemmitt for us to unload. My Staff Sergeant asked the driver if he left the keys in it in case we needed to move it.. of course he did.. So we unloaded it, got the sides put back up and ate chow.. just as the sun went down, without saying a word to anyone, Staff Sergeant walks out to the Hemmitt fires it up… Then proceeds to do his damndest to cut the best doughnuts possible in such a big machine.. about half way around his first doughnut every single com-phone each of us had in our 113’s just ripped right out the back of or tracks.. as he finally starts getting it into a full spin, all you could see under the Hemmitt was our com-phones wrapping all around the driveshaft!! Freakin hilarious!! Next three hours were spent cutting all the com-wire from around the axles, driveshaft etc… great memories!! Thanks guys.. Stay blessed!!

    • @joshuaederer7883
      @joshuaederer7883 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then you know this is a GMT and not a HEMTT

    • @williamhargreaves2711
      @williamhargreaves2711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a M985A1 HEMTT, the MK 48 LVS of the Marines looks similar but is articulated.

  • @dogleg6669
    @dogleg6669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    There is a heavy rubber insert for those wheel & tires that are an internal bead locker. Pain in the rear to put in but worth the effort if you need to air down. Would suggest getting the axle interlock fixed too, not having lockers really hurt y'all on this one.

    • @JohnH20111
      @JohnH20111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      when you put that vehicle in Low 1 & engage the 8x8 axle interlock, all the power & torque from that Detroit Diesel gets split between all 8 tires
      i know from experience, & that motor has enough torque to snap the driveshafts and the u-joints

    • @troyleenewgent9013
      @troyleenewgent9013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yall are speaking spanish I swear. Its like a whole nother language.

    • @dogleg6669
      @dogleg6669 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@troyleenewgent9013 lol, I was an Army mechanic for 13 years lots of experience of them boys.

    • @larrybarger1077
      @larrybarger1077 ปีที่แล้ว

      M985 driver were ya?

    • @larrybarger1077
      @larrybarger1077 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnH20111 damn right you are. These guys are rookies.i was an. M985 driver in early 90s

  • @heatherm2324
    @heatherm2324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the second time I have watched this video. What I have come to understand is nothing is ever easy for you and your team. But you never give in, that is amazing.

  • @WhiteSoxNation08
    @WhiteSoxNation08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love your work ethic and how you surround yourself with guys with that same mind set but also know how to have fun while doing it. Those are admirable traits that seem to being going away in todays culture. Would love to check out your shop one day!

  • @shirleyporschatis105
    @shirleyporschatis105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Your slippery ice rink was hilarious just goes to show you can rescue anything Heavy D you and your crew are amazing!! Love to see your videos keep them coming!!!!

  • @ipoungames
    @ipoungames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shout out to whoever does your editing. I've watched almost every video now and I really enjoy the way the editor does things. Thanks for all you guys do. Really enjoyed binge watching all of your stuff.

  • @davidmcleod9892
    @davidmcleod9892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Good man in Hunter. Excellent attitude. Well done Fella! Watching for every next video. Thanks.

    • @davidmcleod9892
      @davidmcleod9892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds good. Address in UK though. Thank you.

  • @scottyveatch829
    @scottyveatch829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Well I have finally caught up with most of the recovery videos and I have one suggestion that has worked for me. You usually carry a welder, now I know they are cumbersome but sheets of 4by8 1/16 or possibly 1/18 steel can be chained or welded under what you are pulling and will help slide and float heavy objects. You guys are absolutely a blast to watch and I have done alot of similar recoveries. So it may help sometime. Can't wait for more!

    • @stuartd9741
      @stuartd9741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same.
      Build some skid plates. Curve them up at the end so as they don't dig in the ground happy days.
      It does seem sometimes they're trying a dead pull without completely clearing a smooth path to Winch out..
      I think this may be why they snap so many cables....
      Still all a learning curve good entertainment...

    • @hilbiliarkiboi1
      @hilbiliarkiboi1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ski is a four letter word

  • @allencunningham9615
    @allencunningham9615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I’d honestly love more Heavy D driving lessons. I knew the whole snow thing but it was still a cool little bit that I think you guys could do more often.

    • @kevinafrank104
      @kevinafrank104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perhaps he could make some training videos. Seriously I want my kids to see this as they are learning to drive. (Goodness knows they don’t always listen to me.)

    • @leighsayers2628
      @leighsayers2628 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's just a wreck ..a shell ..we would pick it up here in Australia with a fork lift truck..

  • @chriscanterbury8647
    @chriscanterbury8647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome how you guys are putting all your equiptment and man power together to help everyone out and clean everything up. You said it well at the end, help people, clean the environment and make cool content. Im on board for it all and i do a little of that myself when needed like everyone should. If everyone gets behind it, it could be endless. Good work boys

  • @jeffro8373
    @jeffro8373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I appreciate all the hard work you and your crew do!!! I hope everyone has a great day!!!

  • @coryjones4710
    @coryjones4710 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just want to say I really respect you all you guys have got a lot of heart and obviously can catch the eye of the American public I just want to say thank you for all that you do you guys have my love support and respect

  • @davidkacs6933
    @davidkacs6933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your video production is getting better and better every time! Hilarious clips and ffw timing makes a 45 mn video seem like 20! Keep it up guys

  • @8jt
    @8jt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Hey guys watching from Pennsylvania here. I love your videos, they have great energy and you guys have lots of drive. Im only 28, hut after a back injury and surgery in 2016 I haven't been able to do many of the things I enjoy due to pain. But your videos give me the drive to get out and do the things I love and keep pushing on even with all of the pain. Keep up the great content. I hope to get the chance to meet you one day or help out on a recovery. :)

    • @jeffreed2112
      @jeffreed2112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here from PA , Back injury and 2 operations later. small world

    • @steveaguinaga3821
      @steveaguinaga3821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I said no to the surgery. Living with it and know my limitations. I know just where you're coming from.

    • @michaelkleshinski8210
      @michaelkleshinski8210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Keep pushing. Disabled at age 27, find your limits, scale back a little, keep moving.

    • @robertkertes385
      @robertkertes385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Unfortunately not from PA but I am right next door to you guys in New Jersey. I'm 44 years old going on 45 and may believe me I know all about back injuries. I hurt my back thoracic spine is all herniated my cervical spine is all bulging my lumbar is completely destroyed my facet joints are squashed I have phenomenal narrowing of the spinal canal also have sciatica down both sides left and right have to go for double knee replacements and also had a heart attack in 2019 which was the Widowmaker 2% survival rate. Keep on pushing you can do it I do it every day I'm in severe pain I have no feeling in my feet my fall over to keep on going man. I say to myself there's always somebody out there worse than I am and that's what gets me going every day and keeps me going every day. If any of you guys need to talk or have nasty thoughts in your head please reach out to me don't ever hesitate I'm here to help anybody that I can I've lost too many people that sucks I don't need to lose any more even though I don't know you we're all family

    • @Hiller5150
      @Hiller5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m in Ohio at 31 I can tell you you have to know your limitations, I have 2 disks in my lower back that are rotated from being a mechanic for 10 year professionally 17 years total and sciatica in my right side and Carpel tunnel in both wrist , just keep pushing and tell your self this a body in motion stays in motion, a body at rest stays at rest . There will come a day you can’t /won’t wanna move anymore that’s when you get surgery until then just keep pushing even if stuff takes longer then it use too still accomplish what you wanna do. Also diet and exercise help with the pain and good sleep

  • @dingodestroys5185
    @dingodestroys5185 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was a 91B in the army and I’ve worked on all the military vehicles you own. Its funny watching them brake on you all the time because that’s what they do.
    I did recovery in the army too. Between recovery any fixing all the redlined vehicles, we never had a slow day.

  • @timburk6097
    @timburk6097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I admire you’re willingness to spend your time and money cleaning up after thoughtless humans! Thank you.

    • @RZRMINERBDR
      @RZRMINERBDR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but taking it to a landfill? Why not scrap it out and recycle the metal?

  • @jonathandyer8028
    @jonathandyer8028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Its crazy to me how the EPA came after you even though ya'll seem to do more to keep the state clean than the EPA itself. Utah is my all time favorite state I've driven through in my trucking career and Im happy that you take this kind of stuff so seriously.

    • @Woodie-xq1ew
      @Woodie-xq1ew 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You explained it right there, they are doing a better job of keeping the state clean than the EPA. the EPA can’t have heavyD showing them up and making them seem like the useless money sucking morons that they are

  • @johnpullman3227
    @johnpullman3227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having a loyal crew with a sense of humor makes the job so much easier. I enjoy the well edited videos. I have a suggestion as far as playing in the snow. Since you seem to have an unlimited budget for machinery, get a used logging skidder or 2 with a good set of tire chains. Skidders have miles of cable on powerful winches and are designed specifically for pulling huge loads over rough terrain in deep snow and mud. If it was to have an old Detroit 2 cycle so much the better. There would be great sound effects.

  • @5280ryan
    @5280ryan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The WTF count was higher on this video than any other HeavyD video I've ever seen. Nice job guys. Especially Hunter - getting under there in the snow for the emergency repair....what a team player!

  • @mikeznel6048
    @mikeznel6048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    You'd think being 8x8 they would be hard to get stuck but they get stuck going up a slight incline on wet grass lol. They're good trucks though.

    • @vVBrownieVv
      @vVBrownieVv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Why though? Are they just to heavy? Are the tires of these things not grippy enough? It surely cant be a lack of power, can it?

    • @brandonm6052
      @brandonm6052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      In a scenario like this the tires are too open and unsiped. A hair better than a tractor tire which is worthless in these conditions. A winter tire is usually designed to be fill the sipes with snow to be used as snow on snow traction

    • @rhydtuned
      @rhydtuned 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No locking diffs.. Tatra813 for the win lol

    • @Kooliosis1999
      @Kooliosis1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s almost like a rollagon, too much surface area to put enough pressure down on the ground, best to have a pretty good balance between weight and surface area for grip

    • @daddyphatsax304
      @daddyphatsax304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@vVBrownieVv Its in part because of the style of suspension they are built with. It just has some limitations on the articulation of each wheel in relation to the others. It is meant to have more than say an 18 wheeler...but anything that big and meant to carry as much weight as a HEMTT...is going to have it's limitations. Its a badass rig either way...they were pushing it to it's limits for sure.

  • @timothyrill3825
    @timothyrill3825 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Knowledge is power! Never give up Dave. You are the best at everything and your people are well trained. The world needs you Dave and Thank you for sharing this video......never give up.😊

  • @chadgreen7026
    @chadgreen7026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Still amazed at the turn around in the hemtt…Great thing you all do with the clean up and recovery’s!

  • @Sjoerd0234
    @Sjoerd0234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    When you’re so addicted to Heavy D’s vids that you instant watch them after 16seconds uploaded😂

  • @amandahealey9564
    @amandahealey9564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love how you guys try and clean up so many wreaks that dirt up our beautiful earth and have a blast doing lol . You guys rock. I love to see what you guys will get up to next

  • @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C
    @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My brother Tim retired not too long ago as a master tow operator and we feel as you do that those who just abandon their junk and cars are despicable.

  • @biglyrikent
    @biglyrikent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how you guys have figured out a way to get your work done and film and make it entertaining keep up the good work

  • @pennypackmtb2542
    @pennypackmtb2542 ปีที่แล้ว

    What you recovery, TH-cam guys do for the environment and stranded people deserves so much more credit then you get. Especial when you do it for those reasons. I love the "Can Do" and never even thinking about giving up. This is what is so captivating with your videos. The only problem I have with you all, is Pennsylvania is a long way away, or this old Vet, (former Medic/Engineer) would give you all a hand. We had M88 ARVs!

  • @Blackjack_focus_st3
    @Blackjack_focus_st3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Best recovery channel on the planet... great job guys

    • @lazyblazer
      @lazyblazer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't let Matt see this comment

    • @CORNDODGER
      @CORNDODGER 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think MATTS OFFROAD IS PRETTY DAMN GOOD

    • @Blackjack_focus_st3
      @Blackjack_focus_st3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CORNDODGER it's good but to me these guys have always been my favorite and heavy d has way cooler toys.. not saying Matt's ain't good cause it is.. diesel brothers are on another level tho

  • @Jboost412
    @Jboost412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is a video I can definitely appreciate it reminds of all the times I have to tell people who don’t regularly deal with ice you can have 8wd ice is still ice & has to be treated accordingly….for some reason people think “I have 4wd no problem” 😆 chains really help to bite in so you can go or more importantly stop & not have your rig just slide away from the road/trail great job as always!

  • @gloriajohn490
    @gloriajohn490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so happy you knew what to do and you didn't panick. Love watching all your shows. Never a dull moment by far.

  • @shawnfox8002
    @shawnfox8002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That was a expensive recovery but well worth it love the teamwork it makes the dream work.

  • @madmanmarsh
    @madmanmarsh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Give your video editor a raise. He does a great job making the videos funny and even more entertaining. Everyone keep up the great work

  • @charlesbrown9411
    @charlesbrown9411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another awesome video !! When I was in the Illinois Nationals Guard we drove the M35 6×6 Military Truck we were able to control the air pressure from the cab , very convenient for air pressure changes !! I LOVE YOUR CHANNELL

  • @jeffneal1569
    @jeffneal1569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    never saw a bunch of dudes so happy and getting along in my life great crew and good show😛

  • @adamshank7711
    @adamshank7711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Having a crappie day at work so I stopped to watch your video always makes me smile

  • @JJPHAT777
    @JJPHAT777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way you guys persevere in the face of what seems insurmountable odds is amazing and inspiring!

  • @johntucker803
    @johntucker803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the videos, teamwork and enthusiasm! I always get a good laugh and learn something. To get out of some of those slick spots in the future might I suggest... Learn how to do a Detroit slingshot brother (not with chains, just air down). As you know, those trucks can store a ton of torque in their drive line. It's a power brake without spinning out. Half throttle while holding the left foot on the brake (yeah it's a tight fit with the column lol). You will feel the truck torque load. Hammer down and when the throttle pedal hits the floor let off the brake. Stay in the throttle until you are on top. I'm asking you brother... please don't use the crane for winching. Your luck will run out and the boom and/or cylinders are bent or torqued and you can't stow the crane. I'm not telling you what to do with your own toy but I've seen this happen many times over and it's not a fun or cheap fix. Any way, thanks again for taking us along with you on all the adventures. Stay safe.

  • @johnraygun9868
    @johnraygun9868 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i seen a Korean guy take a HEMTT head on while riding a Moped in 1999 while i was stationed over there, made a mess, dont know why people dont respect large rigs and it seems like for each one nature weeds 2 more are born. great job gentlemen

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a pic of a motorcyclist that took a header into a semi...accident scene pic, just see from his shoulders down, hanging from the grill of the truck...yikes

    • @spencergeorgefsj4981
      @spencergeorgefsj4981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrmotofy wait what

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@spencergeorgefsj4981 Uh I got a pic like I said

    • @spencergeorgefsj4981
      @spencergeorgefsj4981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrmotofy that's spooky

  • @MustangMike256
    @MustangMike256 ปีที่แล้ว

    1 thing you need is the run flat ring that go inside the tire so you can deflate them and air them up with no issue. But where you went wrong with the starting fluid is fold the air hose to pinch it off then spray the either and light it. As soon as you light it let go of the hose. The air leaking out is just blowing the vapor from the either out which is what does the trick. Also warm up the can if you are able so you have more vapor than liquid. Trust me I have been changing tires on equipment for 39 years including military trucks.

  • @sethhaltom8004
    @sethhaltom8004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Definitely need to see a hmtt on tracks. That would be badass dude!

    • @lucassvedlund3851
      @lucassvedlund3851 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wouldn't that be hard to do since all wheels turn?

    • @sethhaltom8004
      @sethhaltom8004 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lucassvedlund3851 you would probably have to do independent tracks for the front cause of the steering but I think they could do one track for both axles in the back

    • @JohnH20111
      @JohnH20111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      wouldn’t work, because of the double front axles
      the only one close would be an Mk42 USMC HEMTT

  • @ScottClevelandmi
    @ScottClevelandmi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don’t get the abandon vehicle thing. Don’t you guys have metal salvage yards in your area? Wouldn’t it be the same amount of effort to take it to a salvage yard and sell for a few dollars of scrap metal as it would be to dump in the woods?

  • @kundrew1990
    @kundrew1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cant believe how a simple recovery, turns into this kind of entertainment, Im hooked lol. Thanks for the vids.

  • @rjapplebottom7045
    @rjapplebottom7045 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Stuck or not, it’s always a good time when you get the HEMTT out! Thanks for blessing us with another recover upload!

  • @DR-UTAH
    @DR-UTAH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I always enjoy these videos they are so entertaining Good job guys

  • @DanaBasiliere-BTVREALTOR
    @DanaBasiliere-BTVREALTOR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heavy D.. Love watching you guys play with the big boys toys and do recoveries. You guys are cool. You don't trash the environment either. You clean up junk cars.

  • @jamarie1972
    @jamarie1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    7 minutes after release and nearly 4K viewings.
    Well done all of you great content as usual.

  • @seanzyw.2603
    @seanzyw.2603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Well Heavy D looks like you're going to have to come back up there in the summertime and fix that road that you guys tore all up.
    I got to say great content thanks for the share brother

  • @dewuknowofHyMn
    @dewuknowofHyMn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have watched you
    😁😀 Heavy D for a long time ....
    Love watching all ya'lls escapades.....😂

  • @daveh143
    @daveh143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys should make a video with Demo Ranch and/or Matt’s Off-road Recovery

    • @BettaLandscaping
      @BettaLandscaping 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @jk01red
      @jk01red 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I knew someone would have already recommended Matt’s Off Road Recovery. I noticed one of Heavy Ds guys was at Robby Layton’s shop so maybe we’re on to something.

  • @OneStepHomestead
    @OneStepHomestead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    when you end up spinning out on an icy hill like that put it in reverse and try not to lock up the brakes and just try and give enough throttle to keep traction yet not go any faster than you have to. It seems wrong to do but trust me ... it helps you keep your ability to steer and helps keep from shinning up your tire tracks any more than you have to in a hill. in my 16yrs of hauling oversized off-road heavy haul, I've got a few more close calls than I care to remember going downhill backward with over 200k lbs behind me. The first winter I was lucky to have a few seasoned drivers teach me that and it has saved me many times.
    As for spinning, you are right but the biggest reason you don't want to spin with chains and let it hop is it is torture on your drive train. each hop of the tire basically slaps the gears inside your axles back and forth on each other and makes it easy to strip and snap gears. Imagine everything turning one-way and then in a blink of an eye, every gear forced the opposite way but many times back and forth at once. it makes it very easy to find out how expensive rear end and transmission parts cost.

  • @Sam-qt1rj
    @Sam-qt1rj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm from Harrisburg Pennsylvania I watched your seasons on discovery and follow you on TH-cam I loved the show and I like all your videos on here I check all the time for new builds and give aways you do your crew is amazing I'm a country boy clear from the mountains of northern Pennsylvania I'm proud you guys support the US military ranks I'm glad I found your crew just exploring my Roku in 2018

  • @billy3114
    @billy3114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I should be doing school but Id rather watch this

  • @leslyetorres7394
    @leslyetorres7394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You all make a great team!!
    Everyone has an important part in the video!! Really good team!!
    My respect !!

  • @profhortsunlover1536
    @profhortsunlover1536 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are gonna LOVE your 50's.
    Menopause happens to everyone at age 50, it frees up time and energy for hobbies!

  • @thenavypemberton
    @thenavypemberton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love watching what ya'll do! Entertaining and educational.

  • @pamelaremel7477
    @pamelaremel7477 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This one kept me in stitches, the flashbacks, fast forwards & a few moments later are hilarious! Add in the goofy music & voila, instant entertainment! Kudos to your editing person/s!!!

  • @carryledwards
    @carryledwards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm really enjoying the channel. I never thought the recovery of vehicles would be interesting, but it is. Were the bones you found at the bottom of the mine belong to the Powell lady who was missing and murdered? Great job. You guys never give up your amazing!

  • @sebastianschroeder5863
    @sebastianschroeder5863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So hyped for another recovery.

    • @tomroy5355
      @tomroy5355 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That 5 ton wrecker would have been the best bet. HMMTs aren't meant for deep snow

  • @coryjones4710
    @coryjones4710 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey guys want to say I really love and respect your videos you guys remind me of me and my buddies from back in California I love to watch thanks a lot

  • @Nerodexo
    @Nerodexo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That man who edits the videos🙌pure gold with constant content,action,lots of memes and vibes. Liking this channel a lot and long time Fan from Estonia!

  • @sinexityyy
    @sinexityyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Imagine 8x8 tracks on that thing 😂👀 would look pretty damn sick

    • @brandonm6052
      @brandonm6052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m thinking use the track layout design of a new holland 4wd articulated tractor

    • @sinexityyy
      @sinexityyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brandonm6052that would be cool i hope someone renders a cool image of a hemtt with tracks if not ima have to do a sloppy render job myself or just cut an paste tracks over an image lol

    • @brandonm6052
      @brandonm6052 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sinexityyy The biggest real world problem is then it would then have LESS "compaction" to borrow from my ag field. The reason we use tracks is to have less psi to the soil, , putting tracks on this HEMTT would likely make it worse off for this specific scenario. Again, we would end up with a tractor lug and they are just absolutely trash in a slick condition like this. However, maybe it could've drove through some fresh snow to the side if the incline wasn't too great. I agree with a previous poster and nominate a Chinook helicopter to be added to the fleet.

  • @dennishill676
    @dennishill676 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hats off to the video editor. how you can condense two days into 45 minute while making a good story is amazing!

  • @JohnRoberts71
    @JohnRoberts71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great content thanks for sharing

  • @billy3114
    @billy3114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Let's go

  • @dieseldabz7104
    @dieseldabz7104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some day soon I may pack up and move out that way man. If I do would love to meet you in the process, would also love working for a guy like you as well. I was trained on and operated my own HEMTT while in the Army for several years and every video you do with it makes me smile and miss it even more. Unfortunately most of my family has passed away now, my son's older and my sister married and has her own life and family. So it's kinda just me as recently lost my best friend, my Boxer... I'm utterly lost in life and don't feel I've found my purpose or am living up to my potential.

  • @Grokroot
    @Grokroot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The problem is using that tiny HEMTT to recover a huge Jeep Cherokee, you should use a bigger truck like a Terex 33-19, and save the HEMTT for smaller jobs like recovering Bicycles. :)

  • @jonjohnson3027
    @jonjohnson3027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always fun when the biggest rig in the neighborhood gets stuck.
    Done the walk of shame myself. Got a 4-wheeler stuck in a mudhole. Walked back to the shop, got the boss. Drove a bigger tractor out there, managed to get that stuck, too. We both did the walk of shame.

  • @shannamontgomery7116
    @shannamontgomery7116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you guys are out helping clean up our mountains. Nothing worse then seeing people's junk left behind.

  • @52ponybike
    @52ponybike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1. It's much MORE slippery on snow and ice when it's melting. 2. Polaris vehicles (NOT snowmobiles!) are job security for mechanics. Same with Arctic Cat. Now you know.

  • @ibew1533
    @ibew1533 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    With this model truck, I believe in placing the transfer case in low engages eight-wheel drive. Then the axle interlock on the dash uses all eight tires to drive. A little late to be helpful this time, but it is a common theme with the 8x8 trucks and your HET.

  • @jamieseagraves2985
    @jamieseagraves2985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In 12 years with the army driving and turning wrenches I saw maybe only one time we busted a yoke on a hemtt like that. I was actually surprised ya didn’t bust that winch. We were never allowed to use them cause they put out a memo that the winch was junk, it’s mounted on one side of the frame, outside the frame rails, and was really not rated for what they needed to be. I think like 20k and I think empty a hemtt weighed in at like 40k. Nice recovery and field fixing. 👍🏼

  • @dannypayne8150
    @dannypayne8150 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still addicted my new friend. You have the most amazing videos I’ve seen and clean language and all having a good time. Haven’t seen a boring video yet.

  • @ksiss8616
    @ksiss8616 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hunter is one hard ass working dude, u wouldn't think it looken at him but he is usually all smiles n gets his hands dirty in every aspect of recovering

  • @fredio54
    @fredio54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By FAR the funniest video on this channel. 10 out of ten gor the comedians and editors. XXOO

  • @Scaff42
    @Scaff42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    HEMMT Wreckers M984, M984.A1, and on are so much better. 60k Main Winch. 14k Crane and a 25k self-recovery wench. Unfortunately, the self-recovery winch is not supposed to be used for self-recovery because the truck weights too much for it. The problem with the self-recovery winch, is being mounted on the side has a tendency to bend the frame, this also applies to cargo HEMMTs as well. But using for other vehicle recovery is ok depending on their weight. I like your video's keep them coming. I operated one for almost twenty years.

  • @carlstanoyevic3070
    @carlstanoyevic3070 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need some of those cris cross chains that have Adirondack patterns they work really well. Great Heavy D. You all are great Americans !!!

  • @riliwi
    @riliwi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Heavy D I was a grader operator for 30 years and put my chains on and off more times than i care to say. When putting chains on yopur crosslink hooks should be put on so the sharp ends of the u hook are away from the tires. If not they work against the tire and put nasty holes in them.those big tires are not cheep and holes in the sidewall destroy the tires. Just some wisdom from one who has seen that kind of carnage !!

  • @VegasUndergroundcade
    @VegasUndergroundcade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need a quad track skidder wirh the grapple on the back . Back up grab it and go .

  • @tekabaraarobati8302
    @tekabaraarobati8302 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You clapped like the boys crew when they perform a dance in our country...The last time i watched the Boys crew was when I was teacher at St Joseph college on the outer island of Abaiang...While watching your video you reminded me of their dance..Thank you

  • @Horsewomann
    @Horsewomann 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really wish y’all would have been around in 1979 when my family got stuck in Utah on a Sunday with a broken Airstream trailer. It took 3 days before we could find someone to help us and by then my dad had taken a hatchet to the tire lug nuts that had been welded on. I was 7 at the time and remember how mad dad was that no one would stop to help out our young family. My sister was 5.

  • @karlk6860
    @karlk6860 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never seen an M977 break a U-joint before, that would be a pain in the shop fixing that let alone in the snow YUCK! The truck does have 8 wheel diff locks on it its located on you drive selector switch its the last setting. Those 8V92 sure do sing a sweet tune guys. I love these trucks in 3 color NATO Woodland mine is desert tan and I just havent had a year to devote to painting it the correct color! Thanks for posting!

  • @roberthodge7802
    @roberthodge7802 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We call that freeze/thaw surface of the unplowed snowpack "greased owl " the MOST slippery time of the day here in the shady valleys of Colorado from October to June. Now you really know that patience and procrastination might be symbiotic behavior. Older and wiser, no one got hurt, excellent warning to others seeing what can happen with equipment on snow. Do carry on.

  • @destinationyeahya4404
    @destinationyeahya4404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This series is simply the best culmination or resilience, perseverance, good people with amazing skills, knowledge and equipment doing something that not only inspires but ultimately focuses on trying to assist other people. Regardless of the evidence outcomes, Heavy D and the team deserve respect for these amazing efforts. Well done!!!!! 👍

  • @the_paul_ferrante
    @the_paul_ferrante ปีที่แล้ว

    I drove these for 2 years in the Army and don't see how you got this stuck. Those things are beasts! I pulled tanks out with it!