Carrying Military Axles And 46" Tires Off Hells Revenge

Received a call from a customer about their jeep stuck on Hells. They stated it had Rockwell axles and they had heard a pop and now one tire wasn't powered and it was having trouble turning. So we grabbed Trailmater and went after it. After getting there and checking it out we decided to carry it and only set it down when we were on steep climbs. Things went well, we only had to stop once and change rigging after seeing a strap had been damaged by a bracket on the frame rail. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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[@thequickbrownfox7289]

I've said it before - Thank You for keeping the natural sounds in your videos. I much prefer to listen to the engine noise, the creaks and groans and tire squeaks, and the small talk rather than any music. Your videos are like being there watching you vs watching a mini movie production.

[@tractorboy31]

Agreed. I like hearing the engine lug and the tires chirping

[@mygarden365]

So true : )

[@onebridge7231]

Yep, the real sounds are perfect. The music is not needed for these types of content. Music ruins it.

[@73Shovelhead68]

I feel the same. There’s a lot of videos that I turn off because of the music.

[@TrevorDennis100]

Yes, Rory is as good at recording footage and making videos as he is at extreme off-road vehicle recovery.

[@TheMlc4life]

8:01 Hummer tour driver probably = "Oh it's your lucky day folks. If you look to your right you' will see the infamous Trail Mater. Doing what it does getting people off the mountain. Check out his KZbin and don't forget to like/subscribe."....

[@888johnmac]

lol , i thought exactly the same thing

[@honthirty_]

Everybody needs a cool friend like Shawn.

[@KenMugrage]

I can just hear how the tour groups have changed narration over the past couple years. From "there's a tow truck over there!" to "on the right is local celebrity Rory!"

[@98xj64]

I become a bigger fan everyday. Trail mater doesnt have nowhere the size of tires as most rigs but because the driver knows his rig he doesn't need them. Another great job, Rory

[@mikekuczynski1552]

It amazes me how the wrecker can go where all the tricked out 4x4s go and hook up on one and bring it back. Thanks for the video

[@BG-vq9fd]

Another win for Rory, Trail Mater and Sean the weatherman.

[@patallen5095]

Trail Mater is a Beast! Sets the bar very high for Matt's Off Road Recovery Wrecker!!! 😆

[@claytonjohn6473]

Rory, you almost needed your tug boat skippers hat hauling that lunker out. Pulling a wheelie and twisting your whole rig. I bet people dont appreciate the abuse, they just want their rig out. You did build that thing Trailmater tough

[@stephenlewis8143]

Melodic sounds to sooth the viewer as you go about your "recovery"? No, you are unique with offering "reality" squeaks, bumps & engine purr as you course along - particularly on the retreat back to the shop. Interesting and informative, thanks for the professional insight & show. And Mother Nature, thanks for not pouring on the parade.

[@dps67]

It never fails too amaze me that very talented people build these crawlers and such, but no one EVER adds tow points....🤔🤔

[@1990SButter]

if they would just get in contact with MOAB motorsports, im am sure they wouldnt mind telling you where they would like some tow hooks. haha

[@comptonoverland7442]

You need 2 points for towing/recovery 2 in the front and 1 in the back. That's standard anything less is stupid.

[@beyondmiddleagedman7240]

Mine has recovery points front and rear and anchor points along both sides. I want recovery to be easier and to not create more damage.

[@DarTTSouth]

It’s because they never expect them to break down

[@wesleypainter2657]

we don't need no stinking tow points I'm never getting stuck

[@chiefvilla3167]

✋🏽👊🏽👍🏽🤟🏽👏🏽👌🏽💪🏽. And my brother he said rain will not come. Rain did not come.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙋🏽‍♂️👊🏽😊😎.

[@marvicty]

The leverage exerted on the boom during those off camber situations and the ability of Trailmater to keep the rear four tires on the ground just blows my mind.

[@tracklever8889]

I think I have watched every post you have done, yet I am still amazed watching you do the recovery. Us regular people feel we have accomplished an amazing feat to make it through a section, then along you come towing another vehicle. Sort of deflates a bit😂 You and mater seem to understand each other’s capabilities and use them to the full.

[@brianmiller1098]

Especially when he does it in reverse 😏!

[@DAVE_THE_YETI]

Many of the trails in Moab were used by dudes driving 2wd dumptrucks full of uranium up and down 10 times a day in the 1930s.

[@garywaddle7235]

It's pretty awesome seeing the amount of adjusting that you have to do with the winch on the boom as you go over different obstacles so as not to damage the vehicle being towed. Talk about situational awareness!

[@JTGriggs]

I still love the sound of Trail Mater pulling a heavy load.

[@MaxNafeHorsemanship]

Agree. Some guys like the sound of an engine screaming at 8 grand. I love the sound that torque makes.

[@Anonymous-uno]

Rory needs to put a list on a dry erase board of all the things he needs to do to Trail Mater to get ready for the tow truck games... Oh never mind... That's called a blank whiteboard!! Nice job Rory!

[@DRBR-2020]

Love the end clips! Also love Shawn's humor. Rory is blessed to have Shawn riding along with him!

[@cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605]

Agree, Rory has a great team of guys.

[@offroad6309]

Weatherman Shawn(sp) nailed it! He is a great addition to the team.

[@jamarie1972]

On our holidays ( vacation) in deepest Cornwall but still get a slice of trail mater. Cheers Rory

[@MitchBollig]

No one succeeds like you at making us feel we are literally right there during the recovery. Fantastic job!!!

[@not-fishing4730]

Another recovery with Sean, the man with nerves of steel sitting in the recovery vehicle, arms of steel to turn without power and cast iron stomach to deal with all the swinging.

[@paytonruss55]

I like the view from outside the driver's door your feet on the pedals. It gives us a glimpse of how you navigate the hills with a manual and towing at the same time 👍🏾 I'm thinking wouldn't it be easier with an auto but understand why you have a manual as you've explained why in previous uploads 🙏🏾 also shows your skill and how sklled you have to be to do what you do 🙏🏾 great upload as always Rory.

[@sam_s_]

What was his reason for a manual?

[@tractorboy31]

@@sam_s_ Im guessing the clutch is locked together vs an auto is gonna have torque converter slip plus auto you dont have complete control. I dont remember seeing a video giving the reasons but this is my thought.

[@paytonruss55]

@@sam_s_ Main reason is because he prefers a manual over auto the others is because of gearing and torque because in that particular manual it suited better for towing. So in brief - he can feel through his feet and the rest of trail mater what the load needs. The entire running gear is set up for torque in low gears to pull weight up ledges and hills. So in short... it's better to have a manual for towing off-road.

[@paytonruss55]

@@tractorboy31 nah when he explained how and why Trail Mater was built I understood the variant of what he was explaining because my father was a towy for 25 years and he had a manual in all his wreckers his off-road wrecker wasn't like trail mater or as cool but it did similar things.

[@sam_s_]

@@paytonruss55 Thanks, bud!

[@belindakt]

Holy moly!! Now that's a nail biter if I ever saw one- I'm worn out after that ride, lol thanks for taking us along!

[@brettmorton7365]

Moccasins on, dancing in the parking lot 😂😂 you guys bounce off each other so well in work and in banter. Keep up the great vids guys

[@tomfuller9010]

Heavy vehicle top heavy a totally different recovery great job

[@MrGarfield4]

I’ve said it before, Trailmater is a BEAST. Nothing like big block power. 👍

[@keithpearson7059]

Re : torque , B.B. 440 , 454 and 460's are #1 in ALL applications .

[@lloydfancett3039]

Best wheelie set I've seen in ages. Trail Mater is a beast. Great job.

[@samhouston3651]

*. . . And No Rain ! Good call Sean.*

[@sbs-0055]

We need a compilation of anytime you start trail mater. Best engine sound ever.

[@markphillips9454]

That wrecker is unbeatable 💪🏼👍

[@Myhandle306]

Spending a day or two alongside Rory is working it’s way to the tip top of my bucket list.

[@terryaustin1422]

Rory got to hand it to you wheeling clutching and running the boom winch all at the same time is just a masterclass in what you do. That's why you will be taking 1st place in the wrecker Olympics experience and trailmater unless the odds get stacked against you but im sure you would just open your bag of tricks and sort it. Truthfully I'm still amazed at this truck and the capabilities of you and the team 👍🇦🇺

[@kenmurray4232]

Nice recovery. I'm sure you have learned what works & what doesn't, which explains why you run what you do. That 454 sure has the grunt to do the hard pulls with a load on. You & Sean are a good team. Thanks for sharing.

[@karoylcooper8006]

Loved the scenery! Great shots...especially loved the little brown lizard at the end AND Chief Sean calling the weather like an ace!! It was breathtaking to watch Trail Mater running without the front wheel touching earth and sometimes for the whole driver side, not touching the earth holy cow! holy cow!! I am so thankful that I get to go along all the time!! Wisconsin

[@edwinschlee8374]

Another great recovery from Rory the Master of towing!

[@jeffclark2725]

Great ride along ,Its a different veiw this time watching Trailmater Flex and bend around dragging the jeep out,Thumbs up,actually like hearing the cable,and tires all talk as you are driving out

[@aldimore]

I wondered why that rig was so tall. Thanks for the brief rig evaluation of that rigs broken bits. This could be a regular feature. Pick what you know work or often fails to talk about on each recovery.

[@SJCDAVE]

Love the sound of Mater easing up and down those slopes.

[@thedave513]

Chirpy chirp, Rory roar.

[@henrycarlson7514]

Thank Ypu for having such fine content. A fine example of calling the tow truck BEFORE the damage spreads

[@Heeman5]

Thanks for the explanation of the Rockwell’s 👍🏼💪🏼

[@lioneltaylor9573]

Absolutely fascinating watching trial mater do what she does so effortlessly and at such low revolutions.

[@Steves-Bikes]

Great vid Rory, some interesting front axle views, it never ceases to amaze just how much torque Trailmater has.

[@oneeyedjack4727]

I like the way you explain. You don't just say, "I don't like 'em", you give the reasons based on your needs and experience why something is good or bad for you. You can bring up details that may not have occurred to someone considering using whatever. Keep up the good work Rory!

[@nulcable]

Wasn't sure if the jeep was going to be too tall to lift and pull. Amazed to see it back in the parking lot and recovered. Impressive job.

[@allamerican7830]

Nice work. That sucker looked heavy!

[@slowlydimming4320]

Impressive driving skills and great camera shots as well!

[@tcrasey]

Impressive rescue! You had me hanging onto my chair on your way out to the rescue! The trip back was more exciting, especially the shots from underneath with the tires off the ground!

[@danieljsanchezNM]

TRAIL MATER is a BEAST!!!! Old school horsepower and simple engineering, AMAZING!! Rory, excellent job by you and your team!!!!

[@johnfeaster9472]

Yall make it look so easy i think you are going to win the tow truck Olympics

[@ephjay6t87]

Shawn is more accurate than the radar has been.

[@nopartsgarage6691]

I see the front tires had alot of air time. Bet that gets a little getting use to. Great recovery.

[@bgood2010]

@@notsevenfeettall He has individual brakes on the rear wheels by levers in the cockpit. 😊

[@berndm9743]

WOW. I'd say you pretty well battle-tested every part of your wreckers weld points, drive train and suspension, and it survived beautifully. !!!!

[@my31and37]

Some guys worry about making up Hell's revenge...Trailmater does it while towing a Jeep...insane!

[@vinniebuiltRC]

Thanks for having a channel worth watching

[@michaelcauser474]

Evel Knievel did many crazy things in his lifetime, but you still scare the bejeebers out of me. Driving along that rajors edge a thousand metres up in the air (it looks like that to me) is another thing I aint gonna do. That said, good recovery as usual.

[@gunnertramel8914]

The way you drive that wrecker with the front end off the ground pulling Riggs bigger than you !!You’re awesome rock climber !! I’ve never seen no one to match you !!!!🫵🏼💪👏🏼

[@davidfarmer1666]

That's one heavy tow. Trail Mater's front tires spent a lot of time in the air on the way out. It seemed a little scary in a few spots like the tow might go on it's side. But, Rory knew how to tow the Jeep and how to keep it right side up. Great job. And no rain.

[@dalegnodle]

It's cool how the rain clouds change the lighting and the ambience. Another Good show!

[@jray4131]

Thanks for getting my mom outa Bobby’s hole a few months back. Now she’s got a good story to tell family and friends.

[@markanderson9857]

Shawn called it! Ha! I enjoy the normal interaction. You hear and see what is going on. It's just like being there. Thanks for the advise on the Rockwell axles. You see what the rest of us don't. Just like the advise on the closed knuckles. Good advise because you tell why! Excellent!

[@First_time_idpa-outtakes]

trail mater is the baseline of what any off road rock crawler wants to be or strives to be!! kick ass guys!!

[@jlr3636]

Thanks for explaining about the Rockwell axel. Your recovery videos are excellent. I’m amazed at the number of recoveries and the difficulty with the terrain. It kind of funny all the time and money people spend on their new and old vehicles to explore these areas and then need to be rescued. The truly funny part is that your truck not only has to be able to make it to the recovery point, but also has to have the balls to tow the broken vehicle out while inflicting minimal damage to the other vehicle and the environment. Excellent job

[@ludercoarms]

Ahhh, Rockwell axles.... I spent 20 years as a wrecker driver in the Army. If people knew how much preventive maintenance those axles need as far as seals and such they would stay far away from them. The sealed knuckles get pulled down and gone through periodically on the Army maintenance schedule (it's the Army, labor is free and nobody worries how much the parts cost) and the axle seals get replaced, but when used in a civilian vehicle the first sign of wear is usually when they fail catastrophically. People forget they are made by the cheapest bidder. Love watching your videos!!

[@usmclee65]

That was a narly tow job, but it stayed together! GREAT CAMERA SHOTS THANKS, and Shawn with the wearther report! Rain is going that way >>>>

[@kristopherlavancher2048]

I love hearing the tires scrub and fight for grip myself, front digs , so cool, I can only hope to be half as talented as this man and his truck, the fact that he's always prepared says alot. He's not worried bout a flat tire lol

[@norcoredneck]

Watching this is fascinating. How you control Mater is amazing. Truly a master.

[@robinculkin2286]

You guys are just awesome, us Aussies love you and Sean , man ur a great driver Rory. Aussie Rob

[@gregsmith1878]

Most genuine recovery guy on KZbin. No clickbate. Just work. Thanks

[@bernieshort6311]

Another outstanding recovery Rory / Shaun, it never fails to amaze me how talented you are, both your driving skills and your engineering skills. Whatever the obstacle, you always manage to come through with colours flying. I never tire of watching your videos. To add to another comment I have read below, I also prefer the natural sounds in your videos, it makes the trip we take with you more realistic and much much more interesting. I do not like music in the background either. So, in my book you got it just right. You guys stay safe and stay awesome. Oh and it didn't rain 😛

[@garytingler3222]

Another great recovery. You would think an axle like that would be great. Thanks for explaining why it is not !!

[@em7ee230]

at a guess I'd say they probably don't like being shock-loaded on such a light rig, compared to the weight/size of vehicle they were intended for. Not suited to bouncing out and into load compared to a constant heavy weight vehicle bearing down on them. Excellent work as always, going the extra mile in explaining the why and how things are how they are too is appreciated

[@UberLummox]

@@em7ee230 Do you know what the disk brake does? Locks up one side for dig-turns maybe...or???

[@madmodifier]

@@UberLummox It is the brakes. No brakes at the wheel, I believe.

[@UberLummox]

@@madmodifier Ok thank you.

[@em7ee230]

@@UberLummox yep, what Ben said. Disk on the diff is the only brake, nothing on the hubs by the looks of it

[@crazyfoot490]

I love watching your truck work. Thanks for the input on the Rockwell. That could have been an easy Trail fix. But with the rockwells it's a two-day endeavor. I'll stick with 14 bolts n Dana 60s✌❤😃

[@tscotom]

GoOD call Sean, reading the clouds, it's formations, + wind direction usually gets you through ! 😉

[@BrianAllenBee52100]

Good job getting that monstrosity back to base, Rory. You make it look so easy...

[@maryannrose1329]

Great camera shots of the front axle. Maybe we could get a split screen with your feet on the pedals and where you are on the trail. Some of that would truly show the skill that is involved with your job..

[@LAP1050]

Rory and Sean, ditto on all the comments. You guys and TrailMater are one of the best channels on the Tube, no nonsense, just the facts. Oh Rory, Sean called it, no rain 🌧. “The Knowledge” ☝️

[@steveleverett300]

That truck is a beast

[@keitharnett1766]

Luv when pulling front end lifts gets little off camber big block keeps chugging! Rory your animal! Keep growing channel love videos

[@rjay4197]

Great content AGAIN Rory! I love the camera angles - especially when Trail Mater cocks a front wheel in the air in response to the forces imposed on your rig. The sound is great too - squeaks, groans, tyre slip, engine noise etc. Your videos are now essential viewing for me.

[@B.O.R.R.]

Nicely done!

[@maxironpaw]

Appreciated the explanation regarding the Rockwells. As a Deuce owner, I've thought about it....................... On recoveries like this, to they hold traffic coming up behind you? We've never seen you meet anyone head-on someplace where you cannot go around.

[@JoJodeanpergl]

Thats what I like about Rory. He's professional. He never effs up an "anything". Its ruff when you do. All day on the phone. "I'm look'n for a 1986 anything." Nice smile BTW. That new?

[@crsuperman1]

Are you kidding me right now holy smokes you are driving on territory I wouldn't do in a monster vehicle and your towing a insane beast behind you Rory you're a master at your craft such a wild nail biter thank you

[@colinwilliamf2391]

That was crazy. Thank you for a masterclass in recovering a vehicle from an impossible situation.

[@TerryPitman]

I love watching Trail Mater in action! He's the truck with all the tools. I love the spin and slide on rock action too, that's cool. Thanks Shawn for holding off the rain so you could make this awesome video for us!

[@travissweeney788]

And the peddle work with dad shoes,trail mater and Rory are a league of there own,

[@scottthomas5999]

Another great recovery!! Sean is a great team member. Good skills, and not afraid to jump right in.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ddabig40mac]

That weather forecast was spot on! The television people need to step aside, and let a local fella tell you what's coming!

[@jameskendrick573]

Your buddy called it Rorery sounds like a lunch is appropriate beautiful scenery you get to work in a playground awesome

[@repalmore]

Those are 2 1/2 ton axles and are about 180 lbs heavier than dana 60 and about 90 lbs heavier than a built up dana 60. Obviously they do break but built up dana 60's break as well. You could go Matt's way and use 9 ton MRAP axles but they are SO HEAVY. Bullet proof but heavy. ;o)

[@gojoe36]

That was INSANE...best ever vehicle recovery I have ever seen

[@petecolwell2231]

I love watching old videos. Where it all started

[@phlashtheband4939]

"Trail Mater" needs a cape! It is a true superhero!!! Hey Rory, please put back one of your shirts as I just got out of the hospital. I plan on purchasing one as soon as I recover physically & financially LOL. Thanks for the great entertainment. Catching up on episodes is "About all I have to do" for a while ha ha!

[@dalegereaux1863]

Nice recovery ! Sean, when you said he was 3 wheeling didn't you mean he was 5 wheeling ? 😏😉

[@AntiPattern328]

Gotta say, your tow truck is an absolute beast. Ol Mater is pretty darn bad ass!! That is one hairy rescue!

[@dennispetherbridge1992]

So now we have the "No Rain Man!" Thanks for the enlightening and entertaining times!

[@thomasbradley4868]

It's hard to say how a amazing driver you are but can learn a LOT from just watching 👀 you still #1Driver 😀 !!

[@robjohnson3376]

what I like about you guys the most is that you're just a bunch of proper blokes as we would say in the UK. unfortunately these days we are a dying breed 😭😭😭. I liked the bronco that has potential. is it a bronco ? or chevy, it's so stripped I can't tell. the rescue was fun, that's one heavy beast you were carrying out Rory, interesting front brake disc arrangement too.

[@joeJrbill]

KEEP ON KEEPING ON...ALWAYS FUN RIDEING ALONG WITH YOU FELLAS...PLUS I GET TO LEARN STUFF TOO..GOD BLESS..BE SAFE ALWAYS...

[@lonhoschar1943]

Niced recovery guys!! That is definitely some rough terrain but, as usual, you handled it with ease!!!

[@pauls2182]

I always learn something with every video you put out. Loved the nature appreciation moment at the end. Thanks for making these!