The Best Trail near Anchorage, Alaska | Driving Up to a Massive Glacier in a 1987 Suzuki Samurai

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2 жыл бұрын

The maiden voyage in my 1987 Suzuki Samurai, let's go check out Knik Glacier out the Jim Creek trail... oh and make sure to check out Clint's KZfaq channel here: kzfaq.info/love/AFS6Fjol45UyoeSA1c7vLg
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@bryanwahlstrom6300 2 жыл бұрын

This is without doubt one of the coolest, best produced Suzuki offroad videos in history. So hyped for you and can't wait for more of these... congrats brother, truly epic

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers man!

@goldensilverfox 2 жыл бұрын

Check your door sticker. Sammy only wants 25psi on the road & Will be way smoother & less bouncy with it. Thanks for another fun video.

@jessebellis478 2 жыл бұрын

Zukis for life! Bad ass zuki buggy rig !! Best off road rig in the world ! I've got a a white 1988 suzuki samurai with a white fiberglass hard top

@jimg7784 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Timmy, being from Texas I was a bit snow machined out, but hey, I get it, different strokes. Ready for some four wheeling. I have a 1978 CJ5 but always liked the looks of the Samurai’s. They kinda look like a mini FJ40, which I also love.

@bonniejohnson2383 2 жыл бұрын

Morning Tim! Love Mom 💃🏻💜

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Morning mom!

@jarredvelier3490 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that you are a driving instructor as your job.

@susanadams-wauro6716 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...such fun! Love the music u played when you guys were driving across Jim Creek...great tune!!

@marcusadams1927 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Clint and his love for Mayo. I’m so glad that was hinted in the video. Valley local here! 😂

@davep4610 2 жыл бұрын

Great video !

@2Morethings 2 жыл бұрын

I have an 86 samurai soft top and love the size I can go anywhere in it. Yours looks super nice; I'm going to Raptor Bed Liner mine yellow and black inside and out its key lime now

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@srqsup 2 жыл бұрын

That’s my back yard! We love fat tire biking and XC skiing out to the Knik Glacier. A truly incredible place.

@johnpeddicord4932 Жыл бұрын

Of course, Enjoyed as always

@blankczechz 4 ай бұрын

Oh man having owned an 87 soft top in iowa, the Samurai is an excellent vehicle. Except for the heater, which was woefully inadequate for the entire vehicle. Glad he had a half cab. Put a tracker engine in mine and it made a world of difference.

@erindunebuggy9772 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, looks like everybody's out and about this weekend. Am up on the Smith River again way up on top in my CRV RD 1 overland setup. More snow on the way! Love this Nomad life.....🌎🌞😎

@marianfrances4959 2 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness personified. 👌 And the music...👍😎🇨🇦🌲🔥💜🦅

@jonathanandtalley4391 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome I can see Timmy got a smile on his face taken his toy out for some great time. From fairbanks Ak

@michaeldomanski9352 3 ай бұрын

never had one of the Suzuki Samurai but i did have a Suzuki Sidekick just like the white one that your buddy is driving and i LOVED IT!!....I couldn't get the damn thing stuck anywhere and/or it just wouldn't DIE.....great vehicle!

@rickreese5794 2 жыл бұрын

Live it…

@laurastewart2418 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for friendly smiles and inspiration during challenging times😁

@ninjajack5568 2 жыл бұрын

Jim's creek? I love that glacier run!

@user-qg9tv2cv3u 5 ай бұрын

Perfect Life!

@jackierandall2230 2 жыл бұрын

Another fine video of great adventures in the last frontier.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@jackierandall2230 2 жыл бұрын

@@TruckHouseLife all of your adventures are outstanding..all of your videos are very nicely done .hope to meet you someday in person.our daughter and her significant other just moved up to homer to buy cabins to airbnb.once canada opens up we will on our way to help them spruce up the cabins and do some touristy stuff..have a great day and live everyday with you foot to the floor for every adventure you can do..

@bartpowers9972 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video thanks for doing it

@lucianaparma9555 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my oh my...you are getting wilder and wilder...😵😵😵...and at 10:30 pm 🤪🤪

@jimschulte351 2 жыл бұрын

This was totally freakin awesome. Got me all fired up for the day. We are preparing for a 1 month trip from Eastern PA. to Yellowstone, Moab and Grand Canyon. Can't wait. Thanks for the inspiration! You rock!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Nice man! Enjoy the road trip!

@daveneil3963 2 жыл бұрын

I think Samurais would be fun to build and drive, they are so light and small. I had a Land Cruiser with 33s and a 283 Chevy but no lockers, lots of fun. Then an 85 Toyota pick up with 33s and a TRD rear diff., lots of fun to, did put 488s in it and was about 10% under stock, lots of fun too! Now all I do is remember the good old days and go along with you, thanks.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

They're super fun, get yourself one;)

@sierrasandsunsets5499 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! I bring ziplock bags to pack snow or river water in for my back, when off roading, strap it to you with an ace bandage or ratchet strap 😂

@Ohnoohnoohno 2 жыл бұрын

love the day adventures that you share

@zeesoutdoorsadventures 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing trip.

@derekpaterson603 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the rip. Cool spot !

@kellyheath6293 2 жыл бұрын

Great job putting together this video. Really enjoyed it. Thanks

@hatchbacktaco9964 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos brotha. Keep up the good work. Also your intro music is so dope, I’ll catch myself humming that tune throughout the day all the time

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mane!

@ofgodandman7337 Жыл бұрын

Made that run in my Sami (87) many times! Working down in the lower 48 so it was great to watch your video. Bought another Sami down here in Georgia (88.5) hoping to bring it home with me...soon...

@codebreakakelley2916 2 жыл бұрын

Now thats a nice trail. One heck of a video dude

@alcatrazrider 2 жыл бұрын

Samurai gangsters

@Ohnoohnoohno 2 жыл бұрын

rad

@johnmueller1145 2 жыл бұрын

You Rock my friend!! Big John. cable wi

@traderryan713 2 жыл бұрын

That was badass!

@MattParris-ey9yg 5 ай бұрын

If you still don’t have washer, sprayers a good cheap fix is one of those 20 ounce plastic water bottles with a squirt top. Just roll down your window squirt water at your windshield with the wipers on.

@Lorelly5 2 жыл бұрын

Very awesome-

@terryvuylsteke2434 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Tim, was good to see a Tracker out there. I worked at the factory here in Canada that built those little tanks, they are a blast! Keep up the great content, and as always, Cheers from CANADA.

@axelportillo7558 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard they were sold under the GMC brand up there.

@ChromeArty Жыл бұрын

Double cheers from Canada 🍻

@JohnVanHare 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you’re always taking it to adventure level, I am impressed! Saw your link on a KZfaq post, didn’t even know you had merch, got a couple hoodies for the wife and I to help support your endeavors. We used to do some crazy stuff when we were younger. I followed her over a dam once on a kayak just to make sure she was alright. 😆

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Right on, cheers man! oh, and watch out for those dams;)

@lesabre1972 2 жыл бұрын

That was great man I would love to see that again hell ya.

@Beana10 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Loved seeing my son join you on the ride. He brought us to Jim Creek last year, cool place. Btw, Raisin Canes is the bomb.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

We had a good time!

@mobiltec 2 жыл бұрын

Yankum rope. $108 on amazon.

@sevenfifty1688 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know the samu till you buy one, such a sweet car, uncommon in Europe ! That was a Nice video Timmy ✌🏼

@rmontena4583 2 жыл бұрын

you can get the Jimny in the EU, right? Unfortunately not in the USofA :(

@WACONimages 2 жыл бұрын

Great Samurai! Love that dash! Use to have a Suzuki LJ80 with soft top + soft top doors too

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Cool:)

@davidmartin5179 Жыл бұрын

Wicked trip.

@bigblue1287 2 жыл бұрын

TIMMY GOOD MORNING TO YA from the North east!!

@summitdave8782 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh wow. My home town area. Been there a lot. Fun times

@jimg7784 2 жыл бұрын

Got a like.. loved it. Love that you work a job and still do KZfaq RESPECT.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Not easy but yup takes a lot of time!

@AloneIsntLonely 8 ай бұрын

Awesome adventures Timmy!! I love it!! I watch your videos everyday as much as i can and they have helped me soooo much with my anxiety. I feel so relaxed and happy watching your content, itching for more. The scenery alone is just so beautiful. I really want to come up and viaot when you get your newest project built for sure! Can i go ahead and book!?! 😊

@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855 10 ай бұрын

I remember those vehicles from when I was a snot nose !

@TruckHouseLife 10 ай бұрын

lol

@rvoverland01 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome on the trail rig if I had my jeep Here in Happy Valley Alaska I would consider on staying here I can now see how you love this place my every day view I wake up to is the ring of fire. And 1.8 th of mile away from the Happy valley falls

@richardvalitalo3670 2 жыл бұрын

Yanking with a winch cable will break the winch ! I use a 30 foot braided rope that stretches. Fun trip!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

It was bound stuck/pinched wrap so he was trying to jerk it loose lol.

@Sackmatters 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love knik glacier.

@DB1Journeys Жыл бұрын

Just picked up a 1988 Sammy. My second one. I had one brand new in 1986. This 1988 has the big tires, already lifted, looks great, great shape, but drives like hell on the road.

@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын

Right on!

@Mr-DeeRock 2 жыл бұрын

your videos are getting alot better as you go! great job buddy keep up the good work

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@MyAlaska12 2 жыл бұрын

It was cool seeing your version and Admins version of this trip

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yup it was fun rallying with ole Clint haha!

@samuraiszn Жыл бұрын

You guys know how to have a good time! We should link up sometime soon and do some wheelin'

@wilsonmello9091 2 жыл бұрын

Eu tenho um samurai 92 teto alto, e um samurai mesmo. Não perde nada pra esses jeepes novos.

@pierreleblanc5361 2 жыл бұрын

Really like this video. You did pretty good driving and filming or drone filming at the same time.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@RavensEyeOffroad Жыл бұрын

Great drones shots! Looks cold haha

@allover4309 2 жыл бұрын

Holy moly Don't bounce up and catch your head on those rack bolts poking down inside like little daggers!

@allover4309 2 жыл бұрын

I never post safety comments but my cranium is having sympathy pains!

@loganwinger9223 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a blast. That Sammi is about as clean as you can find them. But you really should cut and cover those bolts in your headline before you perforate your skull on them.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

lol

@RollForever88 2 жыл бұрын

Sick video! Gotta love Canes, it’s the shit!

@southernrockiesselfreliance 2 жыл бұрын

Man, as another fellow Texan, I do enough wheeling for myself I absolutely DIG the snowmobiling and it’s a definite goal for me to get in that game.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Do it!

@equestrianalways6132 2 жыл бұрын

Well that made my back hurt just watching you lol. Beadlock rims and 6psi will make it a softer ride on coil springs . I just travel slow in my zuk ,my back is fubar too

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yup my back is still out from that ride lol.

@nakazul1 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel with this video. Nice chilled video. Would have loved to watch many more hours of Samurai adventures. just sas you sold it, oh well.

@rslover65 9 ай бұрын

Nice vid. Actually bought one of these. Picking it up today.

@TruckHouseLife 9 ай бұрын

NICE!

@ACnoMo 2 жыл бұрын

Makes me want to restore my 87 Samurai thanks!

@jameshowey9958 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I lived in AK in the 90s and wheeler that trail a lot. I have an aluminum dash kinda like yours on my built Grand Cherokee and the reflection was so bad on the windshield I had to paint it flat black. Dig the Sammi

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@amerkel08 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't see you add breathers to your Sami. If you did good, if not you should change diff/trans/tcase fluid after all this water. Sami's are notorious for sucking water with stock breathers. I used to get milkshake outta mine everytime I did stuff like this before putting on breathers.

@scroob72 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should have a Rugged Radio system so you can talk with each other. You can use it on your sleds too if you get the walkies.

@user-iw4oy7yk1j 4 ай бұрын

Looks like so much for that looks like so much fun I love to four wheel😊😊😂😂

@TonyChin226 2 жыл бұрын

You know the best recovery tool for a group of Suzukis is a buddy in a jeep…😆

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

lol Jeep is a 4 letter word in the Samurai world.

@IFGoebel 2 жыл бұрын

I once used my 1991 Wrangler to pull a State Snowplow truck out in Bent Mountain, VA...then got stuck myself and they pulled me out. True story.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

nice haha

@Sholti Жыл бұрын

I've watched your videos a few times over the past year. I especially like Your Samurai content. Thought I'd comment after seeing this video. It'd be cool to wheel with you (and Kevin) my Samurai isn't white (LOL) but mostly street legal. I hope to have it on the road again this winter. Thanks for the content!

@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын

sold mine early this year, didn't want to but had to do some stuff to the truck

@rmontena4583 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, tho' not adventuresome as you, I enjoy that you take us along and while you like to have fun, you're also not STOOPID :) Rich

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@kayakchrispy 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 47 and have hurt my back at 13 , 26 , 34, last year and the last time last month I’m still recovering…

@kondeallan8709 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry bro quick recovery

@notoriouslyfunky4706 Жыл бұрын

I am absolutely loving this video, incredible stuff thank you for sharing, but one huge detail about the story when you were 16, was the bus driver driving a bus or a personal vehicle? feel like the difference would be you alive right now but I thought I'd ask lol.

@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын

driving a school bus

@danieldvir6927 2 жыл бұрын

put a lockright loocker and you good to go

@CTMadModz 2 жыл бұрын

finally... this was an awesome trip!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

We'll do it again... prob on another trail though lol.

@CTMadModz 2 жыл бұрын

@@TruckHouseLife eska falls, king river, Eureka….. OOORRRRRRR an epic adventure on the Denali Hwy 🤔😵🤩

@Ktm083-pu9lj 10 ай бұрын

Towing backwards is a good way too f up your diff.

@jiminalaska 2 жыл бұрын

Went there on our 4 wheelers last week, quite a trip, I bet your back was killed , its a rough trail and your suspension is probably not soft. Almost lost a 4 wheeler crossing Jim Creek

@rickreese5794 2 жыл бұрын

GR8 tunes too…

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yup my back was out lol.

@JB50713 2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about not having signals, just put some BMW badges on it!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

lol

@JB50713 2 жыл бұрын

You need a magnetic camera holder.

@rods907 2 жыл бұрын

There’s been a lot of vehicles and utv’s swamped in Jim’s creek. I don’t like riding out there the silt is bad on breaks and bearing 🤷🏼‍♂️

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yup I drowned a Honda Rancher in there back in 2007, had to pull the plugs and shoot water out of the engine lol.

@robjonas9047 5 ай бұрын

Great vid! What motor is in your Samurai?

@lucianaparma9555 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Timmy catching up down here...there are like 375 new videos!! 😵🗣️ Greetings from the South 🇺🇾

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Get to watchin;)

@lucianaparma9555 2 жыл бұрын

@@TruckHouseLife Oh yes!!

@Thatsamuraiguy63 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video man, question for you what drone did you use to film this?

@2Morethings 2 жыл бұрын

I got the 6.5 gears its 186% lower in low and 20% low in high gear im doing the all disk brake conversion on it and doing shackles drops from dr.z

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Nice man!

@allengonzalez3253 2 жыл бұрын

So cool man can't wait to hit trails withy jimny how big is the lift on the Sammy?

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, about 6 inches though.

@evoxzxc6678 6 ай бұрын

must be nice to have a working speedometer lol

@monpotecreux2411 2 жыл бұрын

Were you able to traverse from the Knik to Girdwood? I've looked at that on a map and it seems possible. Like a bigger E traverse. Either way, awesome that you tried.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Almost!

@lesabre1972 2 жыл бұрын

hope you have extra fuel with you.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

nope haha

@McSpeedAlaskanAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly where is the trailhead you went in on? Is that the one past the normal Jim creek park parking lot or somehow off the old Glenn? Wish I been able to make that run with you. Last time I was there the ice on the lake at the glacier was a lot bigger. I parked on one of them! Anyway I’ll catch up with you out there eventually.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what it's called?

@MyBacon92 Жыл бұрын

I want to get a tin top Samurai 1.0 but its like 7 hours away. Will it make it back home once I buy it? We are planning to take the highway back home..