Australia's BEST 4wd TRACK might be LOST FOREVER?! The INFAMOUS Monkey Gum Firetrail

[@TylerThompson90]

This is current situation with the closing of Monkey Gum/Yalwal area, got this off the Yalwal 4x4 Facebook page - For anyone interested, just to follow up the post regarding the rocks at the start of Dean's Gap Rd. The attached image is the aboriginal land claim concerning Yalwal. The claim is the area marked in Yellow and Yalwal as we use it is for the best part the green hatched area. Just for some perspective, this is not about rubbish, people tearing up trails or cutting down trees. The land claim was made in 1987 and was granted in 2009. The reason we are seeing action to restrict access now is because the current land manager, the NSW Dept of crown lands, is preparing it to be handed over to the Local Aboriginal Land council. They are responsible for the state of the land when it is handed over. We do not know what will happen when the transfer happens but we do know it is going to happen soon. I read through the comments on the other post and I felt it's in everyone's best interest to know what is actually going on.

[@brandonharrison224]

I really hope they don't close the area Monkey Gum would have to be the most fun track out there

[@andrewcoulter323]

Yes get ready to lose your public land, in SA all public land is allocated to be looked after by various groups, access is not permitted in most of these places now

[@gqwarrior6694]

@@andrewcoulter323 You should try WA mate. We aren't allowed within 2km of most of our reservoirs & anything deemed catchment area is off limits even though there are roads, houses, farms & plantation logging in those areas & the logging often takes place within 1km of the reservoirs. There is zero legal camping within 2 hours of Perth unless you want to pay for a site, of which there are precious few. There is zero legal camping for 350km south along the coast & another 200km north. East? Forget it until you are at least 3hrs from the city. That is just the tip of the iceberg over here. It's madness.

[@andrewcoulter323]

@@gqwarrior6694 very sad brother.... We aren't much better over here, we are about to do the border track, it's on the SA Vic border, we will cross the border for free camp sites in Vic rather than pay in SA.... Money grubbing.... You know what's.... Any 4wding here has to be on private land... A few tracks in national parks but not many, forestry, near the reservoirs not wheeling no hunting it's for Bush Walker's and horse riders....

[@gqwarrior6694]

@@andrewcoulter323 Yep it's a sad state of affairs for most of us that want to go bush responsibly. As an ex Victorian, it was quite the shock to go from the freedoms we had there to the heavy handed restrictions here in the west. Enjoy your border track trip. That'd be an absolutely cracking trip to do.

[@sydneyraj]

Monkey Gum, hard enough on dry days. You both have done it when it is so much wet. Amazing adventure. MUX driving by your dad and your guidance were a treat to watch. This will inspire more mid size 4wds to go out to adventures. Thank you all in your family.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@IndyHepburn]

@@TylerThompson90 Love the Monkey Gum Trail Vid it's a tough track that's for sure, just wondering what lights do you use when camping? and what lights did you use when you fixed the bash plate on your dad's MUX?

[@dirtymuddyweekends]

Love how you capture what we all love - the beautiful Australian outback and its dirty challenging tracks!

[@jay75rv]

Mate, your dads a beast and would be able to drive up anything vertical if he had a solid axle,fully locked and long coil sprung 4B👍🕊🙏.

[@Lee-astrololee]

Love your dad's sense of humour, what a cool guy, can see where you get your patience from Tyler!

[@barrymurphy3554]

Gee Boys You Guys Rock, best 4WD videos of all beat the big Boys hand’s down. That beast of your truck is unbelievable & your Dad is a Legend as well. Just Fantastic videos take care cheers

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@clarkbarryj]

Really good to see vehicles with different capabilities and watch the lines and techniques required to get through...good stuff as always...

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hamishmccracken9881]

Love your vids. Really inspirational. Really happy to support you by buying from your sponsors (especially Outback Equipment) and buy your merchandise. Keep up the great work. Thank you!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate. Much appreciated!

[@richardwolski5899]

Great to see the three of you havin fun. Good work....

[@mygov8226]

This is absolutely perfect real time

[@markhellema8847]

Well done guys, you drove very calculated and it shows you had the talent to get through what looks like a very difficult track.

[@neilheyward2599]

Great adventure again mate. Garry had me puckers at both ends driving past that rock! As always I can't wait for next Sunday 👍👍

[@flickinlures]

Have been spending most of my Sunday mornings watching you latest videos mate and continue to be impressed by that Patrol , but the old boys MUX is closer to my car and I am also continually being impressed what he puts that thing through , well done another great production 👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Much appreciated!

[@rohanhunt5771]

That camp stop is a great little spot , most drive past it as the norm is to camp back at wombat flats near the main junction in the creeks

[@FirstLightAdv]

Very sensible drive / winching by the Imux driver.

[@BruceschultzAU]

Another great video Tyler the new rig is a weapon, your dad did well in the mux, well done guy's and great photos young man.

[@stevens.2574]

Thanks for the Sunday morning entertainment once again, you make me love my tb48 gu 4 more every video, so nice seeing 3 generation out on the tracks love your content keep it up.

[@TylerThompson90]

Appreciate it mate!

[@waynelemmon3007]

Wow the track has changed so much since we last drove it about 5yrs ago. From what I've hear the land has been handed to the aboriginal lands council. So there's a good chance that the tracks will be lost, just like Menai and Appin. Pretty impressed with where the MUX will go!

[@jasondaley6723]

Recycling bush mechanics and double pluggers always come in handy other than to wear

[@rickm4295]

Really great driving on both of ya'. 4wd Action is losing ground to you in my opinion. I can watch this all day

[@mudgutzadventures436]

Great video mate. I looked at some of those sections and thought is there even track. That was insane.

[@joelbarringtonj1554]

Another cracking video TT , I’d say probably the best one yet mate, your dad is bloody good at wheeling that MUX

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@mikemorgan4670]

That was one hell of a track! Nice driving Lads.

[@mediajunk]

Your videos convinced me to buy a TB48. Picking it up in a weeks time, keen!

[@bigkevcanb]

That pronunciation is Du-A if you are interested. Good for hiking and camping as well.

[@davesupersquirrel7112]

Great video, a couple of times i was on the edge of my seat hoping the mux didn't get a rock into the door or guards.

[@shaunmccaw2911]

The tim and effort you put in to these videos mate is proper good wish i could give you a double,👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@neilbates8409]

Another great video Tyler. The Mux really is amazing to do what it does

[@petercarruthers637]

Vids just keep on getting better, keep up the good work

[@michaelhanna1273]

You blokes can wheel in Australia 🇦🇺 👍🏼 I love the wheeling here in the states 🇺🇸but I’m humbled. Cheers Mate!. 🍻

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks!

[@gadgetphilosophy8290]

I like the video work mate. Dropped in a tripod. Steady. Don’t get seasick watching it. Thanks for making the effort. Well done

[@kieron3676]

If you ever want to have a great laugh, watch your videos in quarter the spead when you're explaining something. I loved it

[@jaymegroeneveld2487]

Loving the party lights!

[@dsw9670]

That looked so hectic, and fun. Great footage. 😎

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

You can clearly see how the Patrol articulates nice and slowly over the terrain, but the IFS is showing us that it's nearly as capable. Not long ago it's was all about solid axles, not any longer...Appreciate the awesome effort you put into filming these adventures. Well done Tyler/crew...👍👍

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate 👌👍

[@jay75rv]

Great comment but I would rather a solid axle long travel suspended 4x4 any day over an IFS(and I've got both)..especially for serious hard core tracks. No disrespect to you Sir but my opinion.Peace🕊🙏

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

@@jay75rv No I agree with you... I also would prefer a solid axle (have had both also) . It's just amazing seeing how far IFS has come along in engineering wise from torsion bars to independent struts to long arms etc... But yea love the solid axles.👍👍

[@Wolf4wdadventures.576]

@@TylerThompson90 Hey Tyler, Could have missed this, but where/who did you get the underbody lights from...Cheers Steve

[@TylerThompson90]

They are STEDI ones we installed mate, will be in an upcoming video in a few weeks

[@philmenzies2477]

You need to make a trip to the Snowys', particularly Yarrangobilly. Unfortunately no 4WD required, but Kai can literally go for a swim in the hot springs, whilst snow is falling on his head! As for Monkey Gum, dont worry, if the murrays do get control, it will remain open, ...for a fee!

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah we have been there before, not in winter when its snowing though

[@chir0pter]

holy cow that is a giant tree 37:26

[@bigmanaaron1639]

Damn that Mu-X really tucks those wheels

[@davidowen8414]

Wow what a great episode this one was I look forward to every Sunday to catch your next episode well done keep up the great work

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate

[@MrTimstaaa]

Love the videos Tyler. Great footage.

[@TylerThompson90]

Glad you like them!

[@andrewberg2361]

Check out the Rival brand bash plates for the MU-X . Four piece 6mm alloy and no silly hole for the sump plug .

[@michal.w.2159]

Just found your channel and love the content that Patrol is a beast and so is Isuzu for keeping up with it, i wish we had these cars here in Canada cuz toyota tax is crazy here.

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

All this with the party lights on non stop! 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@gideonkambu7743]

Awesome. Thanks TT.

[@darrenrichardson6936]

What a great track, always awesome content on your videos 👍🍻🔥🇦🇺

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@jarrasoden3559]

Hey guys. Awesome work and great video as usual. If there was a hole in the bash plate you could use the winch to give it a tug... don't know if there's space but just a thought... cheers.

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@brentmcd12]

great video ! congrats on your trip! 🏞️📹😎🤙🛻

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks! 👍

[@bvelite7321]

Good news, its not closed, did it last weekend. Going again this weekend.

[@captainbarnicle8548]

Why you don't have 1m subs I'll never know. You produce such good quality vids!!

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate!

[@ex_leper222]

Live in Nowra, know this track well.

[@BorisEkner]

Your dad, at 10:48, going down that steep sloap - pull the handbrake up 2-3-4 notches to move the brake balance from front to rear a little. Ie, less risk of locking up the front wheels loosing steering. Same at 11:34, & you at 12:00.

[@deanharland6773]

Great content once again mate. Good lines and Great drives by both cars

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks 👍

[@deanharland6773]

Seen you at wauchope yesterday. My daughter was so happy to meet to meet the man himself. Smile ear to ear. Thanks mate

[@TylerThompson90]

Awesome mate! Good to meet her 😁

[@jasondaley6723]

You've got a support crew, DAD, OOPS SORRY THAT'S FOR HIM, and your bloke is the camera crew now

[@brendansattler9389]

I just completed monkey gum yesterday is very very different and more torn up now but still open

[@camsin1973]

The humble thong . . . Is there anything they can't do ?! LMFAO 👍🤣

[@TylerThompson90]

😂

[@Bush-Tv]

Another great video mate Let's Go

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate 👍

[@bluedunn374]

Best one yet!!

[@CruiserBrah]

Don't replace that bash plate, just bend it back and weld some reinforcements on the top side to stop it from bemding in.

[@hagar1959]

I’m not even going to attempt that track Tyler . But I thick I did with my dad 50 years ago in a land-rover

[@MicahBell_1860]

I heard spaghetti bolognese & I thought he's going hard core carnivore!. Wait! What? Lentils? That is not flesh!! 🤣

[@stuartarneaud218]

Another great video guys dat MUX keeps amazing me

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Nice video Tyler thanks mate. That track certainly looks nastier now than on other video's I've seen.

[@spbspermbrosadventures6388]

How many inches of travel have u got in the front and rear shocks

[@johnadelsback9292]

You need to buy your rc rock crowler 1.10 Scalia the same he's 4wd and he learn about aproch Angel and throttle control and see if it helps he on trails love the channel

[@51KTM51Hurricane]

Beautiful. Dad, Granddad and Son🥰

[@gregbishop610]

Pound for pound the isuzu does well.

[@shaddonaghue]

What a track 👌👌🤠

[@malcolmstamm9629]

what are.your dads tyre size. i know 32inch. but width etc. they look like standard isuzu rims. are they?

[@Accolades70]

Good Stuff....

[@patbrown4117]

I've been involved in closing the tracks we have been blocking an gating tracks from Nowra to Eden mainly indigenous land an popular tracks, lookouts,beaches... Started off just removing dumped rubbish an cars from these spots then some bright spark from public works NSW said should put gates an rocks to prevent further abuse. So that's that even the locals indigenous fellas pissed off they been locked out take it from them give it back an take it again

[@CruiserBrah]

I would not be surprised if it gets closed. Nowra has a pretty strong dickhead factor. The worst camp of my life was at Danjera, never again.

[@davidmorton9635]

Might nearly be time for executive producer Malakai to hop out from behind the camera & get behind the wheel for a short steer!

[@FourLowAdventures]

Have you been Melbourne way yet? I live near the high country in the Strathbogie Ranges, can tell you where the good tracks around here are if you like.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah was about 5-6 weeks ago mate

[@mattcrick2156]

Legends!

[@bianchiGSXR]

What's with the party lights in the Patrol? 😄

[@93jummy]

Set if nissan diffs engineerd into the Isuzu wold be mean. Ur old man is a great driver for ability and sympathy considering where you go. Q&A with him would be cool

[@kevindavies5136]

Nearly did exactly that to my space cab rc colorado...ended up lucking onto an already built and engineered GU space cab for similar $$ to doing the colorado build. Miss the collie though, much nicer as a daily

[@93jummy]

@@kevindavies5136 it was all the rage when I had a PJ ranger. Debated SAS or trade in. Wish I sas it. Others did and they turned out to be weapons.

[@Ricardo-ur7tp]

The mux is out of its depth on these tracks. Good vid 👍

[@haydenmackenzie8904]

I think the young bloke needs some credit for those awesome shots and running up and down the tracks all day 😂 my young bloke 9 would just sit in the car 😂🤷‍♂️

[@nzmarkb8713]

Good on ya mate, there’s no excuse for poor personal hygiene 😉 No matter how cold it is a quick wash always makes you sleep better 👍

[@virobeast3836]

Old mate needs a front locker.

[@mick3422]

Not just bad news for 4×4 but mx riders aswell😫😢😭

[@landau46t]

Good ol pluggers 😂

[@macca199]

Awesome video. How long did it end up taking you guys to complete the track??

[@TylerThompson90]

Took us about 4 hours with filming mate

[@mick3422]

How's ur old man's bar holding up. Not long purchase one from Outback myself. Comes with alot of nuts and bolts🤣

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah been good mate!

[@jackmunro2641]

👐

[@darrenmackenzie1645]

Awesome edit . Tyler. How do you like those Maxxis tires?

[@TylerThompson90]

Thanks mate! You'll see in the next video I destroyed one but other then that been good

[@bobby112021]

When we gonna see the nav again on a trip Tyler?

[@TylerThompson90]

Took it to Moreton Island recently, will be on KZbin in maybe 4-5 weeks

[@M17CH68]

The “ANYTHING BUT TOYOTA “ channel.

[@djjames6576]

Look at the track though. It's a massive gouged out scar and significant damage to the ecology of the environment. It will take years for it to recover. Love your videos. Great work.

[@gibrigg]

Does your dad know you subtitled him for your english speaking audience? :) Great video!

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha I just do it for everyone who isn't near the camera and harder to hear them 😁

[@matttasmania9506]

Any plans to come back to tassie mate?

[@TylerThompson90]

Potentially next year mate

[@matttasmania9506]

@@TylerThompson90 good stuff, your mate Tim, a local tassie boy will of course inform you about the tracks that are not so widely advertised. Be good to see them showcased. If you like I can send you a list? If you'd like to research or have any questions.

[@TylerThompson90]

Yeah for sure mate, best to email me at [e-mail] Appreciate it

[@matttasmania9506]

I sent off a list of tracks to your email provided mate. Not sure if you got it or not?

[@Haydnymat6]

heading into Melbourne does that mean you will be at the 4wd show?

[@TylerThompson90]

This was a month back mate but I will be flying down for the 4wd show in a couple of weeks

[@Xxh3yItsTr3ntxX]

I think it's time that your dad gets the other patrol so your dad doesn't damage his car to much then it's a gu vs gq series

[@brodienunn8638]

Suprised he lets anyone else without a PaTrOl tag along lol

[@ChuckUnderFire]

The thing I can’t seem to understand is how much 4WDers will get excited about putting in a locker, or a new winch… then spend the majority of the track trying to avoid using them. I’m not saying they take easier tracks. I’m saying they never like breaking out the cool new toys, and instead just send it 20 times until they get lucky. Present company excluded.

[@TylerThompson90]

Haha yeah happens a bit

[@louistancredi4131]

Your videos are amazing and I love to watch them but there are so many adds can hardly watch the video

[@TylerThompson90]

These video's are very time consuming and expensive to make and ads are how I make money to afford to do them

[@jackofjr]

Tyler get a set of chains at least for the MUX , they make a hell of a difference and no you won't destroy the track , you will do less damage to the track if used properly

[@timlyon6582]

You should buy your dad a front locker so you can stop winching

[@ChuckUnderFire]

I can’t decide if you’re a vegetarian, or if you’re just a genius at packing for long term food storage without worrying about keeping all the meat frozen or cold.

[@thewitabike]

Are you Vego? or do you just find it easier to leave the meat at home when you're camping? Came to watch this video because there is a party of 11 currently stuck on monkey gum, with busted drive shafts, Cv's and winches. Whoops!