Tooling Out Big D

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7 ай бұрын

Finally getting around to putting tools and rigging out Big D so it's ready to go whenever. Then we had a couple recoveries up in the snow. One an SUV had slid off the road into a large rock. So we pulled it out and put it on the trailer and hauled it to the shop. Then a ranch truck way out in Beef Basin had a fuel filter housing break so we went in and wheel lifted it out and got it back down to the ranch for repairs. Then we installed 2 Apex winches on the back of Big D to have an electric option along with the hydraulic winches already on it. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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@jeffstirling2904 7 ай бұрын

Rorys a good one. He fabricated up something for me for free on a Sunday long before he was on KZfaq. Saved my trip. Thank you

@mudfun3703 7 ай бұрын

I would have to agree with that statement. Extremely on a recent trip where ended up in Moab ended up with vehicle. problems. I called up Rory's number. Listen to the recording that said we no longer work on vehicles only do off road. Recoveries didn't leave a message. Because I didn't have an off road recovery and in not too terribly long. My phone starts raining and I look down and who's numbers on it. Call just to make sure everything was good. Gave me some good advice very grateful.

@jimwebb9328 7 ай бұрын

I think part of what makes the photography great on this channel is that Mike is not originally from Moab so he still notices when the scenery is spectacular and shares it with us. Someone born and raised in southern Utah might not even notice the scenery because it's been that way his whole life and doesn't seem special.

@jennifergonzales3164 7 ай бұрын

Do you know where he is from?

@jimwebb9328 7 ай бұрын

@@jennifergonzales3164 Wisconsin, I believe.

@lethargicmotorsport2025 7 ай бұрын

Good point.

@robertquackenbush5547 7 ай бұрын

The humor between Shawn Mike and rory makes for a good show 😂😂😂

@johnpaulfletcher8655 7 ай бұрын

Mike’s humor always makes me laugh. “I’m gonna hide … behind these gas cans.”

@mduduzikhoza8244 7 ай бұрын

UUID’s

@61rampy65 7 ай бұрын

"Even tho there is a shower of sparks 2 feet away, I'll be safe here".

@JeagerTank 7 ай бұрын

The pause after "They were squirters" is classic.

@markreetz1001 7 ай бұрын

Safety first!!

@dougbourdo2589 7 ай бұрын

Yeah. Ever notice how many workshops seem to store their Oxy/Acetylene cylinders right next to the Bench Grinder?

@massminer2343 7 ай бұрын

Mike brings a certain "you can tell its an aspen because of the way it is" enegery to the show that i appreciate

@supacheef1 7 ай бұрын

Neat!

@Scrambler85 7 ай бұрын

Mike should know we appreciate the effort he puts into getting the video capture 👍.

@bigdogford1 7 ай бұрын

As a ford guy seeing big d out there working makes me happy, but definitely seems like it needs lots of love after a hard life, and maybe not the best maintenance

@garyinman5400 7 ай бұрын

As another Food man I love seeing Big D out with Rory. I think he likes it enough to provide the car it needs from here forward, seeing how Big D has prover his value to the team.

@simpledj509chromo7 6 ай бұрын

I'm not really partial to any of the big three when it comes to classics. The first real job I worked with taxes deducted had an 89' F-350 with a 460 and no one wanted to drive it because it always broke down. They didn't know how to drive an old truck. I drove it as much as I could during the two summers I worked there and it never left me stranded once. Gem of an old truck, though it needed quite a bit of TLC to get it healthy again. Jim the old mechanic at the place kept getting on me about stealing his oil and tranny fluid to keep that old girl running.

@richardthomas1743 7 ай бұрын

LOL @ Mike finding a safe place to hide from the flying sparks, "Behind the Gasoline cans" at 18:34 , LOL 👍💣😁

@homegrownson 7 ай бұрын

Always admired someone willing & Able to repair vehicles on the Road or way off road and few do it as well as the Trail Mater crew

@servoskulljacob7728 7 ай бұрын

Farmers, Fabricators, and Recovery Artists. Best things on youtube. Thanks for the fun and normal videos.

@P52Ranch 7 ай бұрын

Wildlife sightings (deer tracks) and scenery observations by Mike along with some talented rear steer. Way to go.

@kenmurray4232 7 ай бұрын

Nice to see Big D doing the job you got it for. The scenery never gets dull, forever changing with the seasons. Nice recoveries done again. Thanks for sharing.

@michaelwpaulin4876 7 ай бұрын

So Rory, as a life time Ford Truck Guy I am glad to see that you and Robby both are warming up to your Ford Off Road Wreckers. I grew up in several different Ford Trucks and they always performed their jobs. This is another great Video. Mikes camera work is Spot On. Utah scenery is just as beautiful when you are going backwards. I was surprised to see you pulling that SUV sideways up grade by the aluminum wheels, I never thought about them being that strong.. we learn a lot from everyone’s videos.. Keep up the good work guys, Stay Safe out there.. MWP Cosby Tn

@its_me_JZ 7 ай бұрын

😂 Rory: "Sparks!" Mike: "I'm gonna hide over here, behind these gas cans"

@davidbumford806 6 ай бұрын

That belongs on a T-shirt.

@randybrechbiel9748 7 ай бұрын

One thing that's better about your trailer than Matt's is you actually have the ramps for yours

@brockryan3405 7 ай бұрын

LOL 18:30. "Sparks! I'm gonna hide over here behind the gas cans"!

@eggdashure 7 ай бұрын

Mike going "off script" at 12:40 cracked me up. 😂

@kevbev1524 7 ай бұрын

I love Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturday just a little more than the rest, and may i say, you giys are the recovery guroos of all, All hale Moab motor sports mayhem and trail mater.

@donwilliams3626 7 ай бұрын

This is an extra special rig equipped with every thing she needs and nothing she don't!

@christopherderycke3603 7 ай бұрын

Cool seeing Big D getting used and upgraded. A Ford in the fleet!

@duder9752 7 ай бұрын

Your channel is one of the few I still watch consistently. I've been trying to 'speak with my wallet' by limiting my overall views ever since KZfaq started pounding viewers over the head with ads. Yet your channel still shines through. Keep it coming

@aussiefirestorm 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike for all the cool shots,

@Lunentucker 7 ай бұрын

What a great place the world would be if everyone loved and enjoyed their work this much! Also, Amazon has motion activated magnetic mounting LED lights that are dirt cheap. They'd be great in the tool compartments that are totally not watertight.

@larrymelton4750 7 ай бұрын

I have never known any crew on Utube or in person that have as much fun while working as your team

@burtonbird5518 7 ай бұрын

Think Mike has a need for a off-road one-wheel all the more cinematography excellence. Great recoveries. Winter time follies...Cheers 🍻

@TwoFeatherChannel 7 ай бұрын

Don't forget to a First Aid Kit in Big D for Mike.

@cameronskaggs4188 7 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful scenery with the snow and all the gray hair on your chin Rory matches the scenery. Great towes

@akalksander9184 7 ай бұрын

Rory always improving his rigs

@garypalmer9034 7 ай бұрын

Big D needs some more attention really enjoy seeing it out working

@dstaff4134 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing another great video of your outside office! Look forward to every video while I'm working in a foreign location. Looks like Big D is really helping out the team!

@Freedbird 7 ай бұрын

I have had Ford trucks, 67 - 95, that all had more fuel at E. The only time I had one that was empty on E, was a 78 that I replaced the tank on. I had 4 trucks at that time and a handy trick to remember the 78 was empty on E, after replacing the tank, was the second time my friend brought me gas, he told me there wasn't going to be a third time !

@skippyjones4195 7 ай бұрын

Mike I’ll just hide behind these GAS CANS TO HIDE FROM THE SPARKS 🧨 😂❤

@geoffneibert124 7 ай бұрын

The part about the rc charger at the end was hilarious. As a fellow manchild, I'd love to see some rc content

@jerrybailey8072 7 ай бұрын

The Ford is turning out to be quite the off-road Wrecker. When you go back to the Sand Hill to try it out. LOL. I was just kidding

@offroad6309 7 ай бұрын

Wow, you have a Hickey sidewinder winch on Big D. Yep slow but strong. Perfect winch to put in the bed for side pulls. Just change the side the cable is coming out. One winch for both sides. Mounted properly you can pull forward and back. Some may remember the ad from the 70s of the Blazer hanging in the tree by the winch. That was a hickey winch. Big D is earning it's keep. Love the upgrades.

@holderoftheshares1257 7 ай бұрын

Another very scenic recovery you guys make it look so easy Thanks for the video guys

@garyschlagheck603 7 ай бұрын

I love that you guys are figuring out some of this as you go.

@WhiskeyGulf71 7 ай бұрын

When you are searching in the dark for that one thing that is always right there but now you need it, it disappears in to the shadows. Been there, done that, the answer ? Tool Locker lights 💡 💡

@rickydonahue1586 7 ай бұрын

I had a big D of my own that I used as a plumbing truck I called her the mule. With the rack and the heavy duty 12' utility bed empty she weighed about 11,300 lbs. I'm not sure what she weighed loaded but she was a heavy big bottomed girl and I loved that truck.😁

@brianboys9015 7 ай бұрын

You dudes crack me up. Love the rear view shots.

@huffy737 7 ай бұрын

Your destination is on your left, nearly killed me. Lmao!

@wayneullman5079 7 ай бұрын

Love the snow on the trees and blue skys!

@jeffm2214 7 ай бұрын

Gotta change the name now! That's one satisfying Ford! Aint no disappointment now

@kirk467 7 ай бұрын

Thanks guys for sharing, Kirk from Louisiana sending prayers and positive vibes to you and your families! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@greeneyes1963 7 ай бұрын

You all make a great team! team work makes the dream work. 😀

@ggalland1 7 ай бұрын

Big D's earning her keep really quick! Excellent additions you have made. Very impressed that she can lift the buggy off the ground and not pick the front end off the ground. In a pinch if needs be, could always lower the rear carrier to the ground to provide stablizing effect if lifting something alot heavier! Awesome recoveries as always and thank you so much for sharing

@treya2403 7 ай бұрын

That was awesome! 😅 22mins nah keep it going I could watch stuff like this all day

@1944chevytruck 7 ай бұрын

CONGRATS ON ANOTHER TRUCK IN THE FLEET! ... Good job boys !

@jameslovitt994 7 ай бұрын

Big D is shaping up to be quite the recovery rig

@shaneharrison4775 7 ай бұрын

Rory nailed it those sidewinders were always slower than death much like my dad's old bronze Ramsay winch

@bulletproofpepper2 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Big D gets some love.

@MyCentsTX 7 ай бұрын

Big D has all the neat tools

@bobtucker8875 7 ай бұрын

Very interesting 🤔 guys 😉. Thanks 👍 for sharing.

@UncleManuel 7 ай бұрын

5 tons without tools - wow! Big D is a heavy boy! 😮😁🤘

@lory2622 7 ай бұрын

I like hearing the odd curse word slip out, I trust you more. I wanna hear Mike say “Giggedty Giggedty”, he would be a great actor to play Quagmire.

@Steve-od6hi 7 ай бұрын

Looks like another mod will be required ro the wheel lift, like a "heel plate" to keep the vehicle from rolling off the chocks and reduce the strain on the straps holdint the tires firm to the lift. something like \______. That will also help when off road tows. Just a thought for you. Loved looking at the beauty of the snow.

@jerrydelyea5820 7 ай бұрын

I saw that right away as well. That cradle was hanging pretty bad

@jimderrick846 7 ай бұрын

Pipe wrenches fix things nearly as well as giant hammers. Keep it up guys

@BigBassTurd 7 ай бұрын

“ I am just going to hide behind these gas cans” as sparks fly😂

@davidhakes3884 7 ай бұрын

Hey Brother get you some foam pipe wrap near the size of those chain holders and stuff a hunk into each chain slot will hold chain in place and is inexpensive to keep on the truck also good for protection from chafing.

@IvIidnight 7 ай бұрын

(Best Christopher Walken Voice) The truck looks good, but I could use a little more winches. I'm tellin ya, fellas, your gonna want more cowbell...err winches on the truck. GUYS! More winches!

@davebenson1504 7 ай бұрын

Looks beautiful with that white dusting.... 🙂 So now I know why Rory painted the green bands on Big D... so you don't loose it in the snow 😂🤣😂 Great to see the Big D outfitting too 🙂 Thanks for sharing...

@mikebell9166 7 ай бұрын

... and the tank always... every flipping time....runs dry about 15 miles from the nearest gas station. I finally got my son broken of driving on the bottom half of the tank. The last time I took him the empty gas can and told him to go get gas. I waited about 15 minutes and went down the road and picked him up; the point had been made. That was the last time he ran out of gas. Tough love, but it worked. But it's really helpful that 460's are thirsty boogers. Best we had was 9.3mpg. But that's why they carry 2 tanks, I guess.

@amazeddude1780 7 ай бұрын

Hey Mike- get yourself an electric big-wheel longboard so you can follow along without having to jog all the time. Make sure it is green though.

@Keinandrew3 7 ай бұрын

Big d did a killer job

@mr_mongo7228 7 ай бұрын

Got love them modern day wheels definitely makes for a better winch point than those old steel wheels. It’s the most wonderful time for a beer!🍻 The rigs looking good with all the new improvements what a workhorse and you have heat! Nice save catching that Furd from rolling off of the wheel lift I know she was tied off but it looked like a sketchy situation. You boys are definitely staying busy up there. Thanks for sharing some amazing videos and some beautiful country sides and you didn’t pull a MORR by running out of fuel. ⛽️

@Hat6000 7 ай бұрын

Moab in technicolor! Makes me glad we don't live in a black and white world. Big D, heavy duty for the touch ones.

@Sojourning_ 7 ай бұрын

Been lifting all of you up in prayer blessings to the LORD this morning: The Business, Your entire families, which Includes Mike and Shawn and their families.

@markcaldwell1245 7 ай бұрын

Big D is really coming along. Thanks for the video

@michaelenewold9225 7 ай бұрын

Truly beautiful scenery, thanks ❤

@wirebrush 7 ай бұрын

I'm loving the outtakes 😂

@Bigdaddyslasher 7 ай бұрын

Big "D" puttin the work!! Great video and upgrades.

@55VickyV 7 ай бұрын

There is something wrong with the wheel lifts. Any other wheel lifts I’ve seen are level, not pointed down. I wasn’t surprised when the wheels started to fall off them.😊

@briand01 7 ай бұрын

He purposely cut and angled the head a couple of episodes ago so it would work better on rougher off road trails.

@user-db3ms3iu9z 7 ай бұрын

I had a 72 Dodge RV with a 440, a 1999 RV with a Triton V-10, a 85 car hauler with a 454, A 78 Ford E250 with a 460, and now, a 99 Chevy Crew cab, with a 454,always, all of them were pulling my Rock Crawler and heavy ass 22' trailer, loaded with parts and tools, winch, fuel cell, generator, Battery for the winch and my 6K plus crawler, and they all got between 6 and 7 MPGs.

@Otter1954 7 ай бұрын

You guys get to play, I mean work, in some of the most scenic places this country has!

@rhondasweeney7271 7 ай бұрын

Great recoveries! Upgrades on the offroad recovery wrecker, good job! Thank you for sharing! 👌

@jamesbigham9036 7 ай бұрын

Rory I like the improvements to Big D. You have your own way of doing things and I know when the big wrench comes out that means that the easy way isn't working so you are getting serious.

@karlt.6507 7 ай бұрын

I have never been a fan of mud, but I sure miss some snow in the winter. Never got a lot of snow when I lived in Page AZ, but it was never far away. Scenery where you are is spectacular !

@thomasfletcher760 7 ай бұрын

" fix or replace daily " , as a Ford owner , I approve this message 🤣

@tt600pch 7 ай бұрын

When I grew up it was termed "Found On Reservation Dump".

@scal3guy 7 ай бұрын

Fix or Repair Daily or Found on Rubbish Dump ;) I've had my share of FORDS ;(

@lanesworld4000 7 ай бұрын

Another great video ❤ Beautiful place to work everyday!

@pmkstudios 7 ай бұрын

I think for the Off Road Games there should be something where Rory and Matt cooperating to get something done with Shawn Mike TomTom and Jefe throwing out commentary/insults/advice from the balcony like Statler and Waldorf then round two the roles are reversed! Picking up that Expedition like it was an Escort was pretty impressive. Thanks for all the scenery shots on top of doing the actual towing job Mike its nice to get out virtually without having to put on boots and mitts

@bluegrallis 7 ай бұрын

@ 18:24, I'd like to see Matt do that with his 16 oz claw hammer 😉 The scenery is awesome, thanks for getting the good shots Mike!

@Cycle9568 7 ай бұрын

The winch line stubs on the bumper were cool that you ran the boom lines through. Nice redirection of the pull.

@JohnjrtChicago 7 ай бұрын

Great show everyone, great to have a turn key truck ready. You have a wild office and best be ready for known work problems. Keep up the great shows.

@brianwhitney6372 7 ай бұрын

enjoy watching!!!,old tow truck trick rap rope around steering wheel put other end in closed door and or seat belt in wheel

@belindakt 7 ай бұрын

OMG a sidewinder winch- i remember back in my day when we got our off road magazines in the mailbox, they always had an ad of a blazer hanging from a tree limb off the ground on the end of a sidewinder. Awesome winches! Thanks for taking us along

@PanheadJeff58 7 ай бұрын

Mike says "I'm gonna hide over here behind theses gas cans" literally made me laugh out loud.

@dougwilkinson-uq3xr 7 ай бұрын

Never leave the key fob inside your truck when you are miles from civilization. My new Ford lockes the doors with the key fob inside!!!

@sliderdriver1 7 ай бұрын

Glad your liking the PTO setup guys👍🏻. We only use PTO hydraulic as it gives way more control and power. The Winch setup looks great too.

@jberg8159 7 ай бұрын

Best recovery crew on KZfaq!

@thomaslongshore1295 6 ай бұрын

"We got a call," (it never fails). You've got bear claws on the Big D, outstanding, The somebody's stealing me alarm. Diesel should be in a yellow jug. Big D is looking good.

@christopheralvarado9257 7 ай бұрын

Always like your setups. The fleet is coming along nicely.

@maxironpaw 7 ай бұрын

Another fun video. I like the mods you've made to Big D. You realize that Wolf guy is gonna hafta paint it, right?

@charlesjones3685 7 ай бұрын

I love trail mater and ole blue, but I am a Ford guy, so big D for the win.

@Keinandrew3 7 ай бұрын

Hell yea D is strong

@ATSFSuperChief 7 ай бұрын

Dead solid correct on "Do Not Brake Downhill In Snow". That is why I had wide range transmission and two speed transfer case along with studded traction tires. 🤠😎

@jeannichols8035 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic Off Road Driving!

@Clawson_customs 7 ай бұрын

I agree them winches are awesome even if they are a little bit slower

@robertwestern5908 6 ай бұрын

You're trucks are awesome workhorses but also your toys you are great at doing what you love

@Pompomgrenade 7 ай бұрын

You guys are really good learners. I would hire you to learn on the job getting me out of a pinch😅 I think it's better than learning how to make a situation worse, on my own 😔