Custom Rivian Breaks

[@RamboBlood-bw8ey]

I hate it when people steal when you help them in time of need. Karma will get them

[@volvo09]

Yep, you help someone out, yet it's suddenly an inconvenience to return something and they just don't do it, when that same help was so needed. Just by looking at the vehicle you can tell the owner never went off road, and expects service like roadside AAA, once i'm moving again, it's done.... Big thumbs down to that vehicle owner.

[@SteveLaVoy]

I agree. Lowlife who talk their game, end up lying about the return.

[@RamboBlood-bw8ey]

@volvo09 all that trouble for an ugly a** vehicle. Rookies. Obviously they don't have a clue what an off road vehicle should be. Greedy bastards. Try to gain something from someone else's vision dreams and get rich from it like stealing someone else's ideas.

[@gregdoyle4602]

They're driving a rivian. That's punishment enough.

[@JY-vr8ok]

A Rivian? Nuff said!! Looks don’t mean you can do the work!! Nice new looking tools means one thing you really haven’t worked!! Sorry a** wipe did you wrong!! Rest assured if he try’s to market your cuplink nope!! Shut down!! The peeps are hip to this dudes shenanigans!!

[@b.patton1107]

First 43 seconds is why this channel is so good. Rory calmly calling out the bozo who drives a Rivian and stole his clamp

[@lonewolfrcs1331]

hey Rory the good thing is you can sue him if he does try and patent it because you have video evidence and proof he stole your idea

[@dave_n8pu]

I was going to say something like that too.

[@stusue9733]

Pretty sure you can't. Sure you can get the patent overturned but that's about it. Of course that won't be free either.

[@treemanog112]

Good thing rory can pull a china! Make a shell company that you can pull whenever but sell the part with the extra feature of a bottle opener😂😂

[@RobB-z8o]

The dude cannot steal his idea, there would be a court battle and if we're rory I'd go, because his invention is legit ..

[@toddmurray9213]

He could file for the patent and use his video's as proof it's his design.

[@albjamin5213]

Typical thankless people, taking advantage of others. Rory is a great example of someone who helps people because it’s the right thing to do. Sadly selfish people take advantage of that. In the end they will get what they deserve.

[@will.green.]

yep theyll get rich, but jesus will be mad at them. we'll be starving, but jesus will approve of us

[@bryduhbikeguy]

They bought a Rivian, and spent a fortune making it heavier,and Not better.That's pretty good punishment so far ;) Being lent a part to get out of the place they screwed up in,and then Not returning it ,as promised is pretty lame.If they can afford that thing, then they can afford to mail it back.

[@marklowe330]

You do realize this is how he makes a living. It's not kindness. It's business.

[@albertorozco5981]

We need to share this video and make them famous. Your one hell of an engineer Rory and no one should take credit or profit off your inventions.

[@joeedwards922]

Hey Rory, Mike & Shawn - Another excellent recovery video. BAD FORM on the customer for not returning your tie-rod clamp. Keep up the great work fellers.

[@89.]

goof drives a custom rivian and steal someones part lol what a goof derp

[@paulm627]

I remember watching the video when you made that sleeve and wondered why you never used it. Know we know! What a POS that guy is for stealing your property.

[@tlrfun3]

Unfortunately some people just have no RESPECT but lots of money to think they are better than others

[@buckhorncortez]

How do you know they "think they are better than others"? Maybe, they're lazy and have very little personal integrity.

[@will.green.]

do you think someone with a truck that costs as much as a house has a lot of money? more likely he has a mountain of debt

[@buckhorncortez]

I have five patents. To patent the tie-rod clamp, he would have to prove there is no prior art or no device of the same type. Or, he could attempt to patent a device that improves existing devices of the same type. In either case, you have a video demonstrating he did not invent the tie rod clamp, so he cannot patent the device. If he is allowed a patent pending status, you can dispute that status by providing the US Patent Office with the video as proof he did not invent the tie rod clamp. At that point, they will not issue a patent.

[@orangepickel2]

My father at the time 1936 a Master Carpenter with a teaching degree. The Math and Carpentry Shop instructor; in the Highschool of Sharlo, Montana. One of his students a Polio victim took on a growing streak as teenagers do. Every few months needed new crutches; dad sat down at the kitchen table drew up plans for the adjustable crutches. Hickory wood of choice school shop had a steamer took a couple days to make them. Wow; kids Grandfather a Medical Doctor was greatly impressed. Ask Dad if he was willing to submit the plans to the American Medical Association. Dad agreed for the "Good of man kind." WW2 1945 New York City a hospital a Surgeon patching up what was left of hundreds of medicated injured military and Merchant Sailors. Learned of the plans stole the 2 set of plans in existence from the A.M.A. archives took out a patent. Created factory to mass produce produce. Google it you'll find this information to be correct. Where was my dad; 1944-1946 a Navy C.B. rebuild the island of Guam. When dad got back to the States; the doctor had stolen the plans he learned. He still had the original plans photos of the kid using them. He just didn't have the money to travel to N.Y.C. to beat the crap out of a now millionaire thief doctor.

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

​@@orangepickel2 well he must have needed it more . All we can do is be happy in knowing Karma is a Bitc#

[@jilbertb]

Barnes4WD makes one.

[@davidrollins4272]

How to get a patent: 1. Make an engineering drawing of your device (Rudy could do that for you) 2. Write a description of what it does and what the benefit is 3. Hire a patent attorney, who will do the research whether it is patentable or not. If patentable, he/she will apply for a patent with the US Patent office PS. If Barnes has one and it is not patented, you can still go forward, but tell your attorney about it. If it is patented , you will have to prove that yours is substantially different and better than theirs, which may be difficult.

[@randys1889]

Wow, what a D Bag move... Rory you are Legend ❤ Cheers from Southern California USA 🇺🇸 ❤

[@CoreyLambrecht]

Rule # 1: Do not trust people who drive "off-road Rivians"...

[@Gcanno]

Awful,

[@jim-ce5kt]

100%

[@evoraptor]

I don't think that... thing... is really the best example of a Rivian either - nor the person that would own/drive it.

[@jedwards-yr5sy]

Definately a d-bag.

[@Compton4x4]

Anyone trying that to a rescuer is not human.

[@TheSecretOfNem]

I love your neck of the woods. It's so beautiful. I could sit for hours and hours just taking it all in and still not get my fill. Sorry about the thief.

[@russbell6418]

Some people are so full of themselves that an item like that is unimportant as soon as it gets them out of a bind.

[@MichaelBristow-ue4pj]

Rory. I have went through the patent process and have received patents, and have others that are patent pending. My advice is that it isn't worth it. Average cost is $350k. Then you have to defend it in court. Make your design, sell them on your website, and be happy with how it works out. A lot less headaches, and you will make more money in a shorter time frame. Besides, I have seen similar items from others which will be found during the discovery.

[@dingmanracing]

Aaaannnd..copied by a Chinese company..instantly. a friend lost a fairly lucrative online business she had. Copied by the Chinese..poof..business ended 3 months after. A shame because she was a really good kid who worked hard to get it off the ground the first year. As soon as it was relatively profitable..they stole the idea and massively under sold her. The next year was hell and nothing good came from it.

[@grahamstretch6863]

I looked at patenting something and was told if the idea was already shared (outside of the company developing it where it would be protected by confidentiality rules) it was much much harder to get it approved. I think your advice is by far the best way forward.

[@luketalkin5000]

Bull shit. I have a patent for a process & tooling in a narrow market. $4-6k. Done. Very specific rules though, and because it was released to the public prior to staking a claim, it would be up to a jury now. That dude is a piece of garbage.

[@bshinn4884]

I have benn involved in multiple patents dealing with commercial dehumidification. It didn't cost 350K. Didn't cost anywhere near that, even with legal assistance. At MOST, you're talking 25K TOPS. Usually somewhere between 2K-10K depending on complexity. Rory's invention, probably 5 or so. MAYBE a bit more, but definitely not 350K. That's an insane price right there. I hope you aren't paying that. I REALLY hope you aren't the Rivian owner 😂

[@LillyRocket]

No, the average cost for you may have been 350k, but its not for everybody and certainly not for an item like this tie rod clamp. Ignoring the issue and selling the thing may end up costing him a lot if somebody else patents it, maybe sells the patent and the new owner sues Rory over selling the clamp, maybe not even knowing that he is the designer of this specific variant of this. Sure he can prove he designed it, he has footage of it. But once you're in litigation, the money drain is ON. Provided a patent for something that has indeed been done in various variations can even be claimed.

[@catranger01]

That really sucks that the guy never returned your tie rod temp coupler. Maybe after he or his friends see this he will.

[@randyhead6481]

Nah, that dudes a Chad if I've ever seen one. Take, take, take me, me, me. If he intended to return it, he would have by now he's had plenty of time to do the right thing.

[@walkingman9171]

What friends?

[@georgevindo]

Yes, he probably isn't too hard to identify driving a joke of a rig like that. What were those tie rods, a half inch diameter?

[@walkingman9171]

@@randyhead6481 You just know he voted for Harris.

[@randyhead6481]

@@walkingman9171 probably not.

[@papayork1907]

his parents are so proud, they raised a good good boy... Rock on Trailmater crew!

[@rd4660]

Shawn eyeballing the alignment. Epic.

[@richardthomas1743]

HEY! Hello Rory , Mike and Shawn! And thank you for the correct use of "Breaks" verses "brakes!" LOL

[@keithb6717]

I also noted the correct spelling. In just the last few weeks I’ve seen the wrong spelling every time.

[@NismoXero]

6:04 Love to see the proper use of an adjustable hammer!!!!

[@davidfisher6528]

I remember the day that you manufactured that way of repairing the pinion arm I think it’s genius. It would work in so many different areas as well. If I need one I’ll just drive to Moab come to the shop by a T-shirt. You can help me make one lol

[@timotheify]

The clamp probably lives on attached to the truck to this day...

[@stusue9733]

lol Well in fairness, it is an upgrade.

[@ngnmech]

Or the shop removed the tie rod and either kept the clamp or tossed the tie rod with the clamp in the metal recycle bin.

[@imagseer]

@@ngnmech That's most likely. It needs a special mind to market things. Still ought to have returned it.

[@NorCalPirelli]

You guys crack me up 😂 laughing at the Riv

[@SmoDiego]

There is no expectation of privacy in public , Record and post all you want. Long time viewer first time commenting. 👍

[@mediocreman2]

Things are a little bit different when it's a business. If the grocery store I went to started saying they were going to post security footage of me on their KZbin channel that millions of people watch, I'd probably stop going there. Usually these two guys will ask the customer if they're willing to be on KZbin, so my guess is that permission has already been granted.

[@SmoDiego]

@@mediocreman2 the

[@SmoDiego]

Whoops ! The grocery stores, restaurants are private. The state parks, National parks and BLM land are all public.

[@russbell6418]

Yeah, respect people’s privacy if they ask for it and are upstanding characters. If they are jerks, you can use a lower standard toward them. Your call.

[@SmoDiego]

@@russbell6418 Yea I’ve seen jobs where we only see the work. True professionals. 👍🇺🇸

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Great video. Sorry you didn't get your clamp back. Such is the way of the world these days. Sadly, not many men are men of their word anymore.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you Rory , Mike and Shawn for the adventure and seeing a great trail repair ! Sorry to hear that they didn't give you your tool back !

[@morningbeachsunshine7496]

People.... unbelievable.... thanks for sharing Rory, Mike, & Sean - I watch them all and any evening is better when I get a TOR video come across the wire!

[@joshmoe3680]

When I had my shop, the people that screwed me the worst, were the ones you helped for less than cost or did a favor for. Every time

[@albertorozco5981]

That is one awesome contraption Rory. 💯 marketable.

[@scottzimmerman6485]

that clamp looks like a lot of hard work and thought hope this video recoups some of your loss , well played in my book

[@gregcullen248]

Good morning everyone, Moab is such a pretty place. I will be there next summer. Lunch is on me Rory. Aloha

[@Wiz-kidddd]

Happy to be here Rory keep it up the good work

[@2200Z]

This coming June will be our 9th time to Utah. The red rocks just look more vibrant with the hot, summer sun. At 1:43, looking down on Highway 191, out across to Arches National Park, with the Manti-La Sal Mountains in the background, the view is spectacular. If you've never been to Utah, it should be on your bucket list. Just go do it.

[@jmjm6607]

Great job again.

[@Odins-Dad]

I may be alone on this one, but I do not care for the styling of that truck LOL

[@georgejulien3286]

You are not alone 😂😂😂

[@shawnmartinez4849]

You're not alone that's the ugliest thing I ever seen in my life

[@trailrunnah8886]

I read this comment in Norm McDonald's voice, haha.

[@TheRealPOTUSDavidByrd]

The sand, the sun, the wind in the microphone - reminds me of a place I'd rather be. Is Rory ever hiring? 🤔

[@Boondocker99]

Love what you’re doing. I will be stopping by to buy some merch in the spring

[@RandyInouye]

I remember Shaun picked up a small stick and said it was a Bronco tie rod. 😂

[@albertorozco5981]

Rory. You should make matchbox toys of your rigs. I would buy one of each. Like Matt did. They sell like pancakes 👍

[@lloydswartz7354]

One comes with a blown engine and the other a transmission of course😂

[@DeborahLynn1963]

$50.00 for a matchbox car, nope.

[@agentcrm]

Getting custom diecast vehicles is REALLY expensive. What Matt did was find an existing vehicle and get a custom paint & packaging, still expensive, but not insane.

[@randybhuuu7uuhuuhoopesz288]

I've used many Cesentdrivers never occurred that they can be used as slag hammers 😂 very nicely done!

[@COM70]

No good deed goes unpunished. Thanks for the great content as per usual ❤

[@thomfult7956]

The most interesting thing is the freeway running through the ancient wash below them.

[@JohnjrtChicago]

It was a great show, i sure hope they keep making them electric offroad trucks, plenty of work for you guys and something funny and head scratching to look at.

[@farreltucker7466]

To the thief, give the man his freaking tool back. Bad idea loaning tools or trusting people in general. Sorry to be so negative but I`ve been there. My grandson and I like old stuff that goes vroom vroom, like your stuff. Cool channel.

[@astromarky123]

I hope this video makes its way to the guy, especially if he makes it to the comment section. And just in case... Hello from the judgment zone!

[@225garage]

I remember back when you made that tool. Gonna have to make another one. Definitely would cone in handy.

[@stanleybridge]

Derbis always cracks me up. Thanks guys!

[@paulcattapan2481]

Shawns laugh at 4:25,speaks volumes

[@JohnjrtChicago]

i have to watch this fast in case of drama, and it is gone. bet i will enjoy this show also.

[@richardplass8453]

Cool bed liner paint job on the Rivian, they should paint every Cyber truck with that stuff.

[@billbillinger2491]

I thought it was the same 'furry stuff' in the rear fenderwells of new cars. 🤔

[@samphilipp4997]

Man those clouds are gorgeous. Thanks Mater crew

[@lynconner6276]

You have the man's name that has your clamp, send him a letter asking for it back. Kindness is one thing, but he promised to send it back to you, and he should do so. With all your friends all over the country, I'm sure we would be happy to pay him a visit and ask for your property back. Rivian driver: Do the right thing.

[@Drones_and_more]

This, If it was tools it would be theft, how is this different, I wondered if he had lost track of it because it was on the vehicle thats been shipped to a few garages etc, more embarressedd, but the attitude suggests its a purposeful dick move.

[@slngblde]

Rory, the tie rod clamp tool does already exist on the market. Yours was more robust than what I’ve seen. They are made for body shops to be able to easily move wrecks

[@imagseer]

I've only seen short clamps, not with a tube joining to another one

[@timmcooper294]

Love the fuel tank install... Beat to fit, paint to match !!😊

[@Ando9909]

Did you see those guys? They didn’t steal it, they don’t own any tools to get it off. Someone at a dealership somewhere that swapped the tie rod either kept it for their person off-road recovery kit, or it hit a scrap bin with the old tie rod. Good part is, Rory probably made 4 more by now. Sorry your tool didn’t get returned, just glad you have the knowledge to make more!

[@RMonkey]

Thank you for saying derbiss, I'm definitely going to share this with the appropriate people.

[@ephjay6t87]

Nice to see a summer vid.. it warmed me up. I remember when they ground down the rocks and made that trail a road (I liked it better before).

[@denislipp790]

Rory: Every time I hear Trailmater . I love that Bib Block sound!

[@jimwilcox741]

Careful Rory, the tie rod clamp is just like Nathan’s “Opti-Grab”. Glasses handle with Steve Martin’s The Jerk! The check’s are in the mail.

[@Tom-6502]

I want my '65 Falcon back... I was reminded of it because those tie-rods look like they were taken from it! :)

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Wow that's pretty low to steal a tool from someone who just saved your fancy-ass truck on a mountain! Yeah Rory, definitely make the customers pay a $500 deposit for that...they can easily afford it judging by their choice of vehicle haha

[@melissanerone9782]

I have yet to break my G- Wagon on Gemini Bridges, but I know Rory, Shawn and Mike would take good care of me if I ever did!

[@LaDonnaShielded-kc7zm]

Hey Team trail💚mater!!!

[@jeff-s3f]

Shawn..."DER-BIS"..I lol on that one ever time!

[@doggonedk]

Goodness gracious I don't know how that rivian thing made it to the obstacle with those pencil neck tie rod ends. You weren't exaggerating when you held up your little finger I almost be afraid to drive that thing down the road. Great job as usual never trust a rivian driver. Lmao 🤣😂

[@lloydreeves715]

Keep up with the good work love watching your videos on KZbin God bless all the best for Christmas

[@dennisgallear409]

The suv in the river was epic. Goodness. Happy holidays amigos🙂

[@stevenobrien4360]

You guys are legends. Never trust anyone with a waist smaller then 30”

[@edb4526]

Thank you.

[@RT-tg8bj]

Wow a stealth rhino lined Rivian with bolt-ons, what could go wrong?

[@WillyNilly4U]

You have it pat. already... it's on video. Perfect lawsuit

[@joshg8458]

His clamp seems like a universal/adjustable version of the Broncbuster clamp. I’m sure his version is very useful for all the different jeeps to sxs he rescues with busted tre’s!

[@danielrongo2367]

Nice job awesome scenery your guys rule

[@jddockery2]

Need a close up of the part thief. Riv is defiantly off my shopping list.

[@cjg1482]

It’s good for your business that people keep driving their street cars on trails!

[@barrypettit4955]

Still, my favorite quote from Rory, "That must be a thousand feet down". Rory:" nah it 's about 600 feet."

[@John-bx8km]

Rory...I never trust someone that has a..."whatever that thing was" car. Hope you get it back...or sue the bananahead that took it from you. Like that clamp though...I've seen you use it on other videos. It's a great idea.

[@billhill4479]

Hopefully the guy with the Rivian sees this video and reaches out to Rory . You never know. As part of the warranty claim the dealer or modifier that built the Rivian might have kept the clamp. It could even be still going through the courts .I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for the time being. How humble is Rory though ? What a great fella .

[@marvincarter870]

So sad that some people are not trustworthy after fixing their Rivian to not return your special tool you made for repairs like this. I hope you got it back!

[@coachgeo]

glad you documented this on here. Hope this turns out a NON A-hole thing on why no contact, no return

[@jamessmith7691]

I've had it done from professed buddies. I just pull the plug but tell the story around till it gets back to them. Go getem Karma !

[@stusue9733]

New merch idea for Rory "Give Rory his clamp back!" ;)

[@BrettFuller-e6b]

You guys as usual are awesome

[@50milesfromnowhere66]

I would have been making some calls to that fella for sure! I doubt if Rivian made good on anything. Since you are from western Colorado you know of the Coffee Pot road above Dotsero, I had the fun of dragging a Rivian up the hill when it bricked pulling a small trailer. I had no idea how heavy that thing was. Thankfully me and another with full size diesel trucks got to to a wide spot. Not made for off road or even dirt road.

[@shanetomlinson561]

Some people have more money than sense. Just looking at that Rivian tells me everythying I need to know about the owner.

[@fjb420]

Basterds better make it right with the Goonie bird.

[@samsnead2770]

Maybe all his mods to the Rivian also impacted it. That device you created to hold the weld together is very cool though....ingenious. I did get some anti-EV vibes though. Love my Rivian.

[@milcommguy5927]

No noise except the "snap" of that lawn mower tie rod, bastard.

[@jasonlang7857]

I so totally remember this that sucks that they ripped off your idea you guys are awesome

[@ShaneVonD71]

That Sounded Amazing And Badass!

[@xLopez210x]

For those wondering… This is a custom job done by Apocalypse Manufacturing in Florida part of their “Apocalypse Nirvana”. Someone spend a pretty $130k for this bad boy but its a Gen1 R1T so it only get 320 miles of range and with all that extra weights probably 295 miles of range.

[@Largerthanlifeadventures]

What DB for taking your clamp dude! Definitely be on the lookout for it then sue the hell out of him

[@scottgleason4511]

Dude a former friend of my Pops stole a design from him in the 70s for a two piece tree stand that we made for him he patented it and sold it to a company for a ton of cash. Look into patenting it trust me.

[@TheKaptainKernow]

I saw someone start a syphon with a shop air line blower, and had to try it myself. It's the easiest way I've tried so far - pipe from tank down to can, air line in alongside the pipe, hand over the gas cap, one quick squirt, job done. Also, I know bad taste isn't illegal, so the rest of that thing probably is ok on the road, but how the hell can you get away with driving on the road with those window tints?! We're allowed 15% max on the front windows where I live, those looked nearly opaque!

[@Autophysn]

Perfect video! Big block saves the EV....

[@paulcooper9135]

Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@DR-jo7fg]

5:40 proof you built it and the dweeb is so impressed but the ol man, them gears are turnin$$$$$

[@tolnmeissner4704]

Yes, your clamps have been patented. You can find them in the hardware store and the plumbing department for pipe seal. Pipe leak, seal and also the US. Navy's been using them on their submarines for years. God bless you rock That guy is out of luck. Sorry, that's what happens when karma bites you in the butt. God bless you all love you rock.I'm glad you got a beautiful woman to be beside you❤❤❤

[@emilevoyer123]

Thanks for another great video !

[@kenmurray4232]

No good deed goes unpunished. Good trail fix & nice to see the tie rod clamp did it's job. It no wonder recovery people can be a little defensive about their tools. Your idea gone in the blink of an eye. Thanks for sharing

[@Dirtyrpide4life]

I know ya luv a stale stick 🤫😂. Gotta love a good flash stick with a side of sourdough experience y’all can burn a bead with the best I bet 👍🏻

[@g0fvt]

Sorry to see you taken advantage of maybe the video will prompt them to do the right thing.