Super cool video!! Just to add, the 02-09 Trailblazer and similar GMT-360 were Body on Frame. Also the competitor Ford Explorer 02-05 and following chassis are Body on Frame as well 👍👍.

Sure nice to see someone on you tube that's close to home. I live 45 miles east of Fargo. I like your show

Glad to see your making videos again. I watched allot of your videos a while back when I was looking into buying a tractor and doing some side work. I ended up getting me a 2038R but haven’t done a ton of side work yet cause I got a few projects at the house I work on during the weekends including rebuilding the top end of my wife’s car. Idk if I would have tackled a transmission. I bet that was rewarding when you got it running again! I don’t mind the changes you’ve discussed in your most recent videos. I enjoy life lessons and different perspectives. I also enjoy seeing someone willing to put in an honest days work. Keep doing what you’re doing Bud.

Two years later in Bidens presidential run...5 footer is $1799 at tractor supply 😮

Keep it up brotha. I like your videos and the life lessons mixed in with the tractor content.

Just found your channel and subscribed. I enjoy your perspective and look forward to watching more of your videos. I ran a small junk removal dump trailer business on the side and had a ton of fun for about 18 months before my family started needing more of my attention, but I plan one day to have another small business when I have more time.

What wheels are those? Got a 99' ZR2.

Please keep these videos coming. They are making a positive impact and are very inspirational. We need more creators like you!

I’m excited to see you making videos again. Love the moral of the story, do the little things well and in time the Lord will trust you with larger things! Best of luck to you. Keep these videos coming!

Thse most common no start issue with the 4.3s are, rotor and distributor cap, ignition coil, ignition module, crank or cam sensor, fuel pump, or even anti theft module,(rare). If no power to fuel pump, check relays and fuses and or wiring, another thing g is the oil pressure senor runs on the same circuit as the fuel pump prime, most common is the wire harness plug that goes to ignition coil, (not coil wire), it looses a ground or connection causing a no spark, no start situation.

Great video. To the point, easy to understand, good instruction. Thank you!

A little common sense will go a long ways!! I’ve had my tractor on three wheels and still running harder than a Deere. Yes it is a Deere 1025r!!

Honey Locust and Hawthorn trees have thorns that will take out tractor tires. I think Mesquite as well . . . but that doesn't grow around here in NY.

Love this video. Well done! Think I told you a while back but I'm doing basically the same thing as you. I'm retired Air Force and after managing in civilian industry for 6.5 years, I quit, bought a 1025r with a backhoe, tiller, box blade, brush hog, stump grinder, and a 7x14 dump trailer. I already had a v10 Excursion and a steel deck car hauler for years. I made a very deliberate decision to work for myself and do a lot harder work because like you said, it's honest work and you meet a lot of great people. I'd rather learn to live with less income and get out of that world. Thanks for the great video and conversation!

Good content, I'm native American as will (Navajo). Keep putting your videos out 👍👍.

Awesome congrats

It's good to see you trying to pay things off rather than continuing to buy new things and staying in debt! I've got 4 months left on my 20191025r. I'm over here in Minnesota near Fargo so it's nice to see someone close! Keep up the good work and the discipleship brother!

Great video. I have a 5x10 sure trac dump trailer I tow behind my 5.3 Tahoe. I wish I bought a bigger one to load the 1025r into. My trailer for the tractor is a 14’ deck, and like you said, 2 feet too short. Oh well, have to make it all work as prices have doubled since when purchased in 2019. Thanks for the videos and education Dash!

I look forward to more videos. Inspiration is always welcome. Thank you.

I alway Raise the bed of the Dump Trailer to change the angle of the ramps. Then lower when your almost off the ramps. TRY IT!

Glad to see a new video. I'm going to try to do some lawn leveling this summer with my 1025. Jim

I started my Tractor and Hauling LLC after watching you a couple yrs ago. God Bless You!

Hey Dash,good to see you again! I was thinking of you not long ago,wondering what you were up to. My 2038R is still serving me well and I added rear remotes and a third function to it. Just ordered a new hydraulic pump and loader cylinders from HydroPlus which will increase my lift capacity a lot Any way,as one of the old man(74) followers I'll be here for any and all your stuff and probably add my 2 cents worth. You be good man and more importantly be happy. I still like working in the dirt lol

What’s the tire size? And do you happen to know the wheel size?

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The trans will need resealed. Ive done too many at work under warranty. They're great tractors besides the trans leaking

Just bought a 99 blazer from one of my older friends for $500 no issues it just needed freon Ac back blowing cold now just needs a solid paint touch up its my 3rd vehicle ill just use it for my 3 mile work trip but im a fan of the blazer

Great job and content!

I remember when my grandfather had a Chevy Blazer and it brings back memories from when I was a younger kid but the engine unfortunately stopped running right possibly due to water in the cylinders. If this didn't happen though, I bet he would probably still be driving it today.

I wish someone made these commercially, 2” receiver hitch frames are fairly common.

Just got one for free.

I know this is an older post, but... curious, do you happen to know the tongue weight of that PJ trailer when empty?

You really should buy or make heavy-duty grill guards for the front, so you don't destroy more than your paint job. Branches, sticks & other debris can easily go through the factory mesh.

Grew up in one of these from 2002-15 eventually the head gasket blew and it had rod knock, still ran and drove because its a 4.3 but my dad eventually traded it in for a 2013 silverado.

I am looking at buying a used 09 jd 2305. It's the model before your 1025. Your garage and video are outstanding. Keep them coming. AL

Those trucks are full of design flaws that kill reliability. I had one once and it was the worst truck ive ever had. If you fix everything thats wrong, then it'll run great. Thats the same as any other lemon. If you like it and are willing to invest time and money to make it right, then good for you. Hope it serves you well and you enjoy it.

I love this video. Totally relate to how we connect to vehicles in our past. I joined the Air Force in 96 (retired AF now) and went to Fairbanks, Alaska to my first base (Eielson AFB) in 97. The first car I bought there was a 1990 Dodge Daytona. It had the turbo charged 2.5L, and I got it with 33,000 miles on it. 5 speed. No one wanted that kind of car up there so I got a steal. I loved that thing! I would give anything to have hung onto it. I also really loved the 2000 Dodge Dakota 4 door that I had for years. 4x4 Sport with the 4.7L V-8. I wore that truck out....lol The truck I've done all my hauling with since I bought it in 2010 is a 2004 Ford Excursion 4x4 with the V-10. She's still going strong and can pull anything up to around 12,000 pounds. I'm keeping that vehicle forever. Thanks for the video!

Hi Dash, nice to see you again! Great purchase!

Great video. Depending on what I’m doing, sometimes the 48” is all the smaller tractor wants.

Excellent discussion. I have a 1025R and am gradually doing more. Need to get a trailer.. utility/16' but have not yet bit that bullet yet.

Excellent

I noticed this video was three years old and thought I would ask you how your business is going with the 1025R as I’m thinking about doing something similar I’m in middle Tennessee

That must be why it was sitting outside so long to look so rough. Dealer obviously knew.

Don’t leave the parking break on or over tighten like my dealer did caused a $4,000 repair estimate to fix brakes. So I have a 1025 with no brakes and 3 months out of warranty and the dealer won’t do anything for me. John Deere says nothing they can do.I would not buy John Deere again.

✳️🟢I purchased A 2022 / 3046r and absolutely LOVE it.!!!🟢✳️

Stepping to the tractor you won't ever get hit with flying debris if something goes wrong. You also will never loose a finger like if you can touch the wood and control at the same time. Nice setup

Hey Dash Thunder, thank you so much for showing the frontier root grapple. Your video got me to add the third function and grapple (yeah $3500). I just started getting back my land that hasnt really been managed in 20 years. It assisted in me cutting 100 feet 10 wide mature bamboo. It’s an amazing attachment that no one understand or knows about. I also do not fear when trees come down on my property I can clean up a 40 foot tree in 2 hours. When I need fire wood I just pickup 6 foot log sections and cut what I need. The root grapple also carries tools well like chain saws, pole saws, shovels, rakes, beer cooler. Thank you my guy I am gonna watch the log splitter video next.

Where do you connect you upper 3 point hitch to? Do you add a bolt to the upper hole? Or are you lifting it from the existing bushing? I saw another video from Piney Grove where he doesn't have the i-match, just setting up now and not sure if it will work correct with the flex if connected to the lower bushing. Thanks

Would love to start doing something like this on the side. Mostly just to play with my new tractor. I just think I live in such a rural area that there wouldn't be much interest.

Great video and very helpful.