4Runner Repair On Gold Bar Rim

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Жыл бұрын

A customer called about his 4runner with a broke axleshaft and a damaged front shock. The shop in California that built his rig managed to overnight us a new shock, so we got it and a new shaft and headed in to fix it. Once repaired and ready to go we soon realized that the other front axleshaft was also broken. We cut it out and left the 2 end pieces in place to retain the wheel bearing and the gear oil in the diff. We got it back to the shop and swapped in another new shaft. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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@DonAshcraft Жыл бұрын

Only a couple minutes in the video and I'm loving all the undercarriage and aftermarket suspension shots! So cool to learn about rock crawling and all the mods to go with it!

@careylogan7639 Жыл бұрын

I too love those undercarriage shots. Mike does a great job

@1abcrr1 Жыл бұрын

Rock crawlers are a different breed of off roader , they call a a pile if rocks. A. "Trail" there kinda nuts

@richardgray9491 Жыл бұрын

TrailMater has a freaking umbrella!! Just when you thought you saw all of Rorys tricks...

@flopeki Жыл бұрын

I also really appreciate filming entire process of repairs. It's amazing what he does out in the field.

@DonAshcraft Жыл бұрын

@@flopeki me too! I'm learning so much. @Richard Gray I know! Another surprise. And it sure makes sense in that Utah desert heat! I think my favorite tool to date is the articulating sand anchor! (Seen a few episodes ago) Just genius! No trees to anchor the winch in the desert sand dunes? No problem deploy the sand anchor. ⚓

@jacobmccammon4078 Жыл бұрын

I find it very enjoyable hearing your truck speak for most of the video. Hearing all the squeaks rips and chains makes me feel alive. NO MUSIC NEEDED.

@carlallen6281 Жыл бұрын

Mike takes some impressive videos from a different perspective that show much stress is on the equipment!

@marvicty Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how supple the leaf springs are. This rig is an engineering marvel

@Patrick.Weightman Жыл бұрын

People these days give 2 link such an unnecessarily bad rap. I swear people ride around once in something like an Isuzu NRR or some old clapped out square body and start spewing how leaf springs ride like hell with no exceptions I mean yeah it can absolutely be better - that's exactly why 4 link was invented and why suspension designs progressed - but there's definitely nothing wrong with it by default. It's anecdotal but my CJ7 is 2 link front and rear and rides MILES better than any other crawler I've personally rode in, both on and off road - I might even go out on a limb and say it's smoother driving than my daily driver 4Runner that's 20 years younger and with IFS+4 link.

@susansmith-franks684 Жыл бұрын

An umbrella. 🤣❤️ Once again, Rory, Mike and TM put the icing on the cake.

@Myhandle306 Жыл бұрын

I love how Rory keeps us on our toes with his posting schedule. Its even better when we don’t know it’s coming!

@lethargicmotorsport2025 Жыл бұрын

I like it that, with my schedule I have to just look for em when I get time myself.

@leonanderson4727 Жыл бұрын

Good camera shots and the camera guy sure knows what he is doing. I like seeing the under carriage in action. That retaining strap is an excellent way in preventing over exhertion of the springs.

@mes-offroadadventures Жыл бұрын

I use them on my JK to prevent the shock from bottoming out every time a wheel lifts.

@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605 Жыл бұрын

I agree Leon, Mike does some awesome camera work. Yeah Mike.

@calebstory5396 Жыл бұрын

I sure do love a proper manual transmission for off-road. You make it look so easy and smooth that everyone could believe it was an automatic!

@joshuazientara4452 Жыл бұрын

Guess that guy didn't get his good luck on the way in like you. Thanks for sharing.

@muthrfuqrjonz3530 Жыл бұрын

Rory, you have the best off road videos . Thanks for posting ! Wish you great success ! SLC 👌🏼

@bicross87 Жыл бұрын

the video side of it is getting better and better at every video ! That's so cool to watch, Rory and Mike !

@chiefvilla3167 Жыл бұрын

Underdog to the rescue. You should put a cape on the top of Trail Mater.👍🏽🤙🏾🙋🏽‍♂️😊😎.

@dennisdain987 Жыл бұрын

Trail Mater gets a workout and takes it in stride. You own a masterful rig and your driving skills complement it well. You, Mike a Mater make a great team.

@tedfisk1211 Жыл бұрын

That was great, watching the under carriage of trail mater flex and move with the terrain. Good stuff. And it was interesting to watch you disassemble the runner and reassemble it, way out in the middle of nowhere. The content of your videos is great and getting better and of course, without the bs that you see on other YT.

@orangepickel2 Жыл бұрын

Like the way you have that umbrella stashed, in there so you can have some shade. Nothing is greater than an idea this time has come.

@TimTowell 11 ай бұрын

I love that Rory, Mike, and Sean seem to be on call constantly, and😢😢😮 Rory seems to have EVERYTHING loaded on his Tow Truck. This is my favorite channel on KZfaq, and they have made incredible improvements since the almost silent movies timeframe…. Keep up the great content guys…

@dougbourdo2589 Жыл бұрын

Ditto on Don's comments. Love the undercarriage & driveline video spots. Thanks Mike. Also love the throaty sound of that big block when the right foot gets heavy.

@fasx56 Жыл бұрын

Got to admire Lori and partner who are able and willing to go out in such hot weather to recover someone who is broke down. Having been raised in southern Utah which is always hot in summer I am sure helps when it comes to working in hot weather. You guys are worth your weight in gold when it comes to very difficult recoveries.

@fredfred4086 Жыл бұрын

Rory and Mike🙂

@theguccipilot Жыл бұрын

Mike, I like that you're trying out new camera angles. Rory, since Mater has everything under the sun for a recovery, what do you think about adding convenience options to her? For the summer, you could install a Mt Dew slurpee machine and in the winter, a hot cocoa machine. It'll be a hit, especailly for your daughter. I bet you that Matt and Paul never thought of that. You'd totally wrap up the King of the Wreckers title!

@belindakt Жыл бұрын

So that's where Mary Poppins umbrella went! Lolol great video guys- thanks for taking us along.....

@edchenal821 Жыл бұрын

The customer learned a lesson and the viewers also. Thanks Guys.

@sh-df1bb Жыл бұрын

we use the umbrellas as well doing asphalt work It's literally a lifesaver Thanks for sharing another great video

@jameslee-qt7sx Жыл бұрын

The way you drive before hitting obstacles made complete sense when you said "my oil field days". Not gonna be late for anything lol

@cojones8518 Жыл бұрын

OOOOOOoooh! Getting fancy with all the undercarriage shots and the slick editing. Good Job editor and Mike.

@i-_-am-_-g1467 Жыл бұрын

All of these camera angles! love it! specially the pedal cam!

@robgoffroad Жыл бұрын

Matt's new wrecker is going to have to be insane to be able to beat Trail Mater.

@cotton-Dave Жыл бұрын

RobG--Surely they must be counting on pulling a rabbit out of a hat? Only way I can see it happening.

@robertheinkel6225 Жыл бұрын

Depends on the terrain. The larger tires will get more ground clearance, so time will tell.

@robertquackenbush5547 Жыл бұрын

Mike gets some very good scenery in all the videos aswell

@gavinjayasmr Жыл бұрын

Rory, Mike And Mater. Excellent Camera Shots, Skills To Fix Any Problem, Telent To Make A Very Interesting Videos. Great To See All The Amazing Comments On This Channel ! 😉🚙

@shozdott Жыл бұрын

no drama needed , i rather like watching your channel more than the others tbh

@shozdott Жыл бұрын

shots of under carriage was fav part of video ty so much ,its rare

@msclecarcrzy Жыл бұрын

The umbrella trick works! I work in the hvac industry and always use one on rooftops. Helps a lot. Good job Mike on the camera shots and nice job Rory on the repair. You are the man! Those independent suspensions are as durable as a solid axle generally speaking. All can break thats for sure. Thanks for keeping it real Rory.

@lstruggy Жыл бұрын

My life’s simple. I see Trail Mater videos and I smash the 💥👍🏽🆙

@tomhorner345 Жыл бұрын

Rory, yet again another fantastic video and repair job. Thanks to Mike for the roll over camera shot of the undercarriage of TrailMator. Thanks for being you and sharing your adventures.

@txquester9264 Жыл бұрын

Great shots on the trip in - especially liked the synchronized footwork and crawling.

@royyazzie6028 Жыл бұрын

Just too make sure it gets back to where it came from no matter what it is Rory will do the honor to get back safely 👍🙌

@justpain365 Жыл бұрын

I thought the umbrella was a Fantastic tool for the job!!! 🎆Great idea...💭ingenuity counts for 90% of things nowadays & it's Needed... As you... Proved..🌟👍 🌺🚬☕

@terrallputnam7979 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed seeing the rock crawling suspension at work.

@karlschwaber9568 Жыл бұрын

You were talking about the limits of IFS on another video, this is proof. You must know front ends better than just about anybody.

@westcoastislander6699 Жыл бұрын

Awesome good old fix 'em up job! Really enjoyed the Mike effort on all the "beauty" shots of the Trail Mater. Thank you!

@stevesshenanigans7358 Жыл бұрын

Love the extra effort in different shots!

@stephenpoe2037 Жыл бұрын

Another trail repair ! With success ! Your wrecker is a Billy Goat ! Thanks for Sharing !

@kevola5739 Жыл бұрын

Cooling the wrenches off and setting up the umbrella gave me a chuckle. I’m used to warming the tools up and blocking the wind.🇨🇦

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics Жыл бұрын

Sick drivetrain action footage 👌 That looks like a cushy dialed in setup... with leaf springs!

@SuperMontanamike Жыл бұрын

Best camera work ever on the workings of the suspension.....air bags, shock, leaf, hydraulic bump stops, limiter straps and some fancy foot work.....awesome stuff guys!!!

@whateveriwant3188 Жыл бұрын

Loved the shot of you feathering the clutch. Nice to see all the work you actually have to put into the off roading. Makes you realize it’s not as easy as it looks from the outside.

@akalksander9184 Жыл бұрын

Smart move to chop the shaft & leave the ends in place to keep oil from leaking.

@jqworks Жыл бұрын

Love the camera work with the suspension on the drive in. Awesome to watch.

@philiparmstrong6401 Жыл бұрын

Sick camera and edit work! Finally a gearhead point of view. Props

@DesertRunner9875 Жыл бұрын

Great video like always, Gotta love those tera flex bump stops

@gbackman1 Жыл бұрын

great camera work mike. Trail Mater, rocks, hot, what a rig.

@levergun Жыл бұрын

"If it's leaking you know it still has fluid in it" said every British bike owner ever. Nice job Rory and Mike.

@mikebougher3731 Жыл бұрын

Same goes for Harleys

@888johnmac Жыл бұрын

Lol , and every Land Rover owner

@61rampy65 Жыл бұрын

I own Corvairs. Same thing here.

@REDMAN298 Жыл бұрын

same goes for helicopters

@ethanpicken6992 Жыл бұрын

"Ain't no oil under it, ain't no oil in it"

@rodmrc5863 Жыл бұрын

mike is a beast with the undershots, overshots. Just amazing. And props to the editor. Rory don´t need complements, he already know he´s the GOAT

@johnme7049 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I can't believe how dedicated to his job Mike is. Hanging off the bed of the truck to get those great undercarriage shots! lol Seriously though the videography is just getting better all the time. (Not saying it wasn't good before but always improving)

@Kyle-ev4fk Жыл бұрын

I charge by the hour, I didn't think you wanted me to take my time! Hilarious.

@michpich6319 Жыл бұрын

Flamin incredible Rory/Mike...the level of know-how, experience and just plain savvy to effect trail mandated fixes is outa this world. I don't believe there'll be more than 5 or 10 blokes in the country that could bring to the table what you do, or more importantly, if they do, could they do it with the same flair, speed and economy that you display. Respect...much respect!

@craigluhr7243 Жыл бұрын

Great camera work. That's some kinda bad ass suspension. Rory knows those trails like the back of his hand.

@jvchavez789 Жыл бұрын

Amazing car knowledge delivered with calmness, and the heat. Wow! I enjoy your channel.

@DeanF Жыл бұрын

What a team! Love watching talent and ingenuity.

@dennispalmer6007 Жыл бұрын

The different camera shots especially the under carriage and foot work shots are excellent. The content has always been great, but now the camera and editing are the best out there. Well at least the channels I watch.

@thomasbradley4868 Жыл бұрын

#1Driver that is the sweetest ride on KZfaq just listen too it roar !!!!!

@robertparishsr.7955 Жыл бұрын

Excellent trial repair for a customer with more money than brains! I loved the camera shots of your suspension!!!!

@johnfryman4428 Жыл бұрын

Ride in was straight up Mad Max. Old Wrecker Rules !

@Grokroot Жыл бұрын

This is what happens when you send a Toyota to do a Jeeps job. Love the video, keep up the good work Rory!

@MexicoPescadoro Жыл бұрын

Rory, Toyota guy here. Depending on the "over" width of that LT kit by Total Chaos, more than likely those are actually Tundra/Sequoia axles that alleviate the CV angle problem you described. If those were stock arms I "might" agree with you. Toyota sway bar limits the suspension to about 5 or so inches of usable travel. Without sway bar connected it's 7 or 8. Btw! Love those camera angles of your truck working. Especially the bump stop shots! Fuck yea!!!!!!!!!

@TwoFeatherChannel Жыл бұрын

@1:04 look at the roostertail of dust from the driverside rear tire, pure power

@anthonylee2099 Жыл бұрын

Great scenic drive to the recovery site. Great off road repair. Yeah, too back he didn’t say the other side was broken. On to the next. 🤙😎

@milcommguy5927 Жыл бұрын

I like the more repair less ride in out videos, thanks.

@taylormade710 Жыл бұрын

if there was ever a trophy for best purpose build truck trail mater has to be at the top of the list.

@gunnertramel8914 Жыл бұрын

You’re the only person I know on KZfaq that does beautiful camera work I really like underneath the truck while it’s running that’s so cool I’ve never seen under a truck lol it’s going down the road like to see more !!

@IanM18 Жыл бұрын

Loving the views of Mater's undercarriage. Rory, you make it look easy, but it's obvious how much is involved in every rescue you do. Mike does an excellent job and seems to pre-empt your every move. You both have great humour (humor?) and every video is a joy to watch. Long may you prosper.

@brettnipps7205 Жыл бұрын

Great filming Mike 👍👍👍

@mrtp1758 Жыл бұрын

Love you 2. A blend of mad max, MacGyver and the A-Team

@skeetermcswagger0U812 Жыл бұрын

Those frame mounted camera chassis shots are suspenseful enough for their own video!!!

@stig7657 Жыл бұрын

Luv the undercarriage shots AND the sound of that v8 ....What a ripper sound. The close up camera work while fixing the forerunner...HANDY CAM lovely........ALWAYS always luv your driving skills.Rory is getting really relaxed with the camera around. And Mike cant leave you out, your camera work is stellar.

@derekpirie9188 Жыл бұрын

Having followed Trail Mater for some time, it is only now that I see that Trail Mater is a manual shift. Rory, how many clutch and pressure plates have you changed over the life of Trail Mater. Trail Mater is genuine ''Old School'' leaf spring, still getting good flex. The 4Runner equally a good vehicle. Owner must change the front and rear bumpers to give more clearance.

@chrisslky7018 Жыл бұрын

Love the underside cams! Great shots! +3 Sarcasm. Almost too much subtlety. Ha haa Total Chaos. Appropriate.

@maxironpaw Жыл бұрын

Each video is better than the last. The undercarriage shots were awesome. That's what we want to see.

@MadMathMike Жыл бұрын

Even with the updated rigs that Paul and Matt are putting together, my money is still on you for the tow-truck Olympics! 👍

@willsmitherman688 Жыл бұрын

Part of me was hoping the umbrella was raised and lowered, installed and uninstalled, stored and removed from storage with a 3/4 inch wrench! Absolutely love the ingenuity used to stay cooler when working on cars in the hot sun! Thanks again Rory for taking us out on the trail and giving us just a glimpse at the hard work you do in such a beautiful workplace!

@damonwheeler7538 Жыл бұрын

Lesson of the day, if you are going to remove the sway bar, make sure you put straps on to keep from over extending. At least it looks like they have "some" upgrades on it. It was cool hearing Mater running at higher RPM's. Sounded mean over the sound system

@the-vangs Жыл бұрын

Hey that's the 4runner you was telling me about lol. Thanks again for the repair on the 80 and for the conversation.

@richardbaxter3886 5 ай бұрын

Enjoying watching the older videos

@ronneidert Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine the number of miles you guys have on those trails. I really appreciate the effort Mike puts in to the camera angles and 'constant' attention to what's going on to get it captured! It is a lot of fun to watch Rory and Mike run thee truck and trails, then work together to repair a broken rig quickly and efficiently. Thank you for taking us along and doing such good work.

@cliffsangelsphotography Жыл бұрын

Those cameras angles are intense. Love seeing all the components at work. I know it's been said before, but now I need to watch Matt's videos just to cool off and de-stress😅

@dakotasanford4374 Жыл бұрын

I must say I love how Rory talks and explains what's up as he's going where some others spent 15 minute just talking then do the recovery n talk some more

@terrylembke8100 Жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention this yesterday. Your Mater is like a Swiss army knife on wheels . LOL I think that is cool , set up the way you want and need it . I wouldn't be surprised if you and Mike don't pull out a BBQ and a couple of steaks . LOL HAVE A GREAT DAY GUYS, YOUR AWESOME. Terry

@leighvrooman2824 Жыл бұрын

All the comforts of home. You lacked an easy chair to go with the umbrella. I see the wrecker has to have a little tender care - leaks can lead to major repairs. Sure takes a beating and keeps on ticking.

@platypus1926 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Rory. Trail Mater has everything. I'm waiting on the video where you pull up to a customer and open up a taco bar while you fix their car. Thanks for sharing!

@jeepindave5464 Жыл бұрын

Big block power! Rory get a milwaukee m18 battery fan. It's a life saver!

@henrycarlson7514 Жыл бұрын

Interesting , Thank You. Another fine example of a REAL master tek in action with his trusty steed

@lwclark Жыл бұрын

Look at you guys with the pedal box camera! You keep reading comments and taking suggestions and you're in danger of becoming my favorite youtube channel.

@Fix_It_Again_Tony Жыл бұрын

You are killing it, Rory.

@crsuperman1 Жыл бұрын

Holy smokes you outdid yourself 10 times over this video the camera work was amazing all those videos of the suspension moving and twisting and all of them working together helps me the idiot understand why you have all these different parts and pieces and what do they do I really enjoyed the video and suspension and that cool GoPro from under the truck who's stuck that to the bottom of the vehicle LOL awesome awesome guys thank you

@roballenroballen Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the all the undercarriage, suspension, driveline and trail shots. Keep em' coming!

@bradley-eblesisor Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you sir and Mike and all the rest of the team for all the hard work and effort it takes to show us how you do what you do. Nothing is ever easy at 105°. Humidity or not.

@johnnyadams1755 Жыл бұрын

At least it's a dry heat😅😅😅

@domingorodriguez3077 Жыл бұрын

dude mike's having a good old time, he brings good energy

@richard9436 Жыл бұрын

I liked the clutch work shot, I've been curious.

@plunder1956 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I see Trail Mater just camber over utterly bonkers rocks & articulate itself like that it makes me happier. It looks crazy, but it does the impossible every day. What a wonderful machine.