Dual XJ Recoveries

Older recovery of a Jeep XJ that was having running issues. We ran out and grabbed it and took it to the shop for repairs. Next one was a few weeks ago. Rear leaf spring hangers had torn off and needed welded. Was definitely tough welding such thin metal back together on the unibody mounts but we got it back in once piece and they drove it back to town. The following day they brought the jeep in to the shop and we added some gussets so they could continue their wheeling/camping trip without further issues. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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[@gzrgldr8288]

That was my XJ that Rory welded back together for me. I break something every year in Moab. In the past, it was always something I can fix myself on the trail. Was hoping to never need Rory's service, but when I did, was so glad he was available and knew exactly who to call. Thanks Rory and Mike!

[@blueman5924]

looked like he called Rory the welder and geometry specialist. 😉

[@Dodsonmonty]

What does a repair like that average on cost?

[@jkmcp45]

It’s worth every penny cause the jeep wasn’t moving and DNR frowns on leaving your items in national parks and they will fine you c’mon man

[@ConSeann3ry]

@@Dodsonmonty I don't know, and it's not great move for Gzr to tell since that makes it harder for Rory to charge more in the future. Just speculating, as that looked like it took the better part of a day and Rory is one of the few guys that can even do that work, if he isn't charging at least 800 the customer is getting a hell of a deal. Even at 800 that would be an amazing deal for an on trail welding repair and honestly should probably be double. Rory is such a nice guy though I bet he isn't charging what he really should be.

[@Patrick.Weightman]

Neato rig 👍

[@BillSprague]

Off-road skills + mechanical skills = you were born for this job!

[@RG-ce5hj]

"Usually those bolts are tighter"....cracked me up ! Don't know how you kept a straight face. Love it! 👍👍

[@inactive67]

The simple fact he cares, that's a huge bonus to his customers

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

"the key to success... Is more winches" 💪😎

[@jeffclark2725]

I liked the way he used a winch to hold his own wheel locked on a previous trip

[@jeffclark2725]

And this one,lol

[@isallah1kafir196]

@@jeffclark2725 Who needs an emergency-brake if one has plenty of winches ( to prevent the vehicle from moving... ) -- Rory 2022 🙂

[@jeffclark2725]

@@isallah1kafir196 I agree totally,Thumbs up

[@calholli]

His truck has 6 winches. lol.. The man doesn't like to lose

[@Element_Industrial]

I love that you're getting much more comfortable with talking on camera! Something I struggle with a lot. Great video!

[@KarlEller]

"Why'd you have go to looking for problems?" *piece of suspension falls off* "Hmm..." Love the cameraman commentary 🤣

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

Have to admit this has been one of my favorite channels since I've found it from fab rats and Matt's off road ad soon as I see a new video I click on it immediately thanks for the upload.

[@Stratos53100]

Dont forget Casey LaDelle and recoveryteam ( Aka BSF )

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

@@Stratos53100 Dislike that channel

[@Stratos53100]

@@crbrepairmotorcycles6608 which one dont you like / i think both have great content & are a good watch

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

@@Stratos53100 BSF

[@msclecarcrzy]

Yes I feel the exact same! Found him through Matt's channel. Love his content can't wait to click on it when he uploads

[@davidweidner1675]

Rory and Sconie Mike to the rescue

[@EHUDPOWER]

This why I like watching these awesome videos. He could of welded one side and call it good but instead he checks to make sure the other side didn't have the same problem. These guys rock!!

[@levergun]

Rory and crew doing the most difficult jobs and making it look easy.

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

Paul and Matt don't realize you've already won their Tow Truck Olympics 👍

[@greggscott3255]

Thank you very much for the entertainment on KZbin. Your channel will never get old !

[@wirebrush]

I have a fair bit of spare time and watch a lot of KZbin. Rory's videos are the only ones I'll hit the like button on before I even watch the video. I'm never disappointed.

[@timwiebe450]

I like Mike's filming. I've always gotten a kick out of watching suspension systems at work, and he brings that to the screen perfectly. And your personable crew is fun to watch too.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Well done, as usual! I hope your math teacher was watching. One of my grandkids just graduated high school. He was going on about having to learn the Pythagorean theorem. He said, ‘grandpa, when will I ever have to use that!. I told him never, until he wanted to build something straight and squared up. Then we had a discussion.

[@donwilliams3626]

Rory that is a great line. ". . . did that just work as a punch?"

[@benjaminjohn4360]

Jeez Rory, you're up early. God bless you brother.

[@jes7336]

Thanks for giving me my 'trail mater' fix for the day! Great video shots and always cool fixes and how they're done. You guys are the MEN of MOAB!!!!

[@paulquiroz4070]

Rory, I love that you get to fix vehicles onsite.... Love you truck and your abilities....

[@moparman1962]

Rory and crew at 'trail mater'/'Moab Motorsports'...you are making OUTSTANDING content videos, EVERYTHING you have been showing the last few months has been interesting, entertaining, educational and useful/helpful information others can use all at the same time. Rory, you are very GOOD at everything you do on your channel...We LOVE watching you do all of it. Thanks.

[@djeteks]

Not only did you weld what needed to be welded but you checked the other side and showed them the error of the setup. That is true service and looking out for the customer. its becoming to rare in business these days. Good Job!

[@billhorterjr1982]

A drone shot of you laying under the rigs while you are welding, something to give the perspective of how far out in the middle of nowhere you are LOL, just fly it away, look around a minute and fly back, would be cool.

[@jeffclark2725]

Destination, top of the world, and the dinasor museum, always pick up something new on these videos, a way to spend the morning

[@bigtsperspective5831]

Having a camera guy just lets us see how humorous Rory is. I know we lost a lot in translation, when it was just the clips of yander

[@dixiemae5042]

Just like Rory … out there running these obstacles in 2WD while everyone else are breaking stuffs in 4WD 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@khcopter]

I love recoveries where you weld !! It’s most impressive!! You have some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen!! Very cool videos thanks for making them!!

[@dixiemae5042]

The parking park is killing me 👊🏻💪🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ricoolivier]

The right question is sooo important to get the correct answer... Yes it worked as a punch! Should be on t-shirt! Fantastic as always!

[@mz2288]

Smart move to check the left side of the Jeep as well after fixing the right side. Customer could of had another unwanted surprise BUT that didn’t happen. Well done, love the attention to detail.

[@dawabbitt3079]

Commendable that besides simply repairing the right-rear shackle mount - but took interest in repairing / reconfiguring the left-rear, as well. Too many people these days in a hurry to simply do what the customer asks and be done with it - instead of taking another minute or two to search for other potential problems. 👊👊👊👊👊

[@barbeonline351]

I especially appreciated you openly admitting the sort of fool you were in geometry class. Let's hope the message gets through to your younger fans. Fact is, you have one of the most geometry intensive jobs in the world.

[@samueldowling6537]

Mike is a good camera man. I would like to say that when he is along we get better video coverage. Wise decision to get a camera man. Make a difference. Thanks Rory and Mike!!

[@SK8VE]

These are the best videos. I don't know where you hide your cape Rory, but you are truly a hero on these trails!

[@vanwrinkle-01]

I hope you realize just how lucky you are. The landscape around there and the sunsets are absolutely stunning. We have some really nice sunsets over Lake Huron from the Canadian side here but the landscape can't even begin to compare. As I said once before, it's so flat here that if you sat on the roof of a barn you'd be able to see London about 70 miles away. Enjoy what you have every day and never take it for granted. Take care and stay safe. Oh, and keep the videos coming. I really look forward to them. Thank you.

[@ottokiehl5413]

I don't what's more impressive: (MORR"s) Matt being able to fix things on the side of the road with a pocketknife, bubblegum and a rock or Rory, who's bound to have the right tool!

[@Ccart5744]

Someone is getting more comfortable with a camera being around, also a cameraman. Videos are great and getting to see some true trail fixes. I would also like to see more of your shop builds.

[@pmae9010]

Trail fixes, you just have to love trail fixes.

[@bogg54]

Key to success is More winches lol! It's like "I got a splitting headache, and the only prescription is....more winches!" 😆

[@markreetz1001]

Great repair. It was funny when that bracket fell out when you unbolted it--OOPs!! Whole show was awesome!!

[@zeedimwit]

Rory's the man! Every good tool has more than one use. Always taking notes in these videos. Love the Trailmater crew. Kickin ass and taking names, in a humble fashion of course.

[@hikurukutai]

Who needs a work shop when Rory on the job

[@spectrixx]

Love your videos Rory, your trail recoveries are completely fascinating. You're incredibly skilled at turning a small amount of tools and equipment into an entire feild workshop to get each job done. Editing and camera work is mint too. Keep it up, we absolutely love your channel.

[@michelbrodeur6055]

I love the left of center banter you have. Remember Remain Insane No Drain On The Brain. Righty tighty Lefty Loosy and Cross Thread Is Better Than No Thread.

[@WickedWill71]

Cool . Something to watch at night down under 👍

[@93Martin]

I love the display of your rigs sitting out by the road in the outro. Pretty epic looking

[@dougbourdo2589]

Reminds me of my younger days running service calls on tractors for customers. Do a temporary repair so as to be able to get it to the shop to do a full repair. Nicely done there. Happy customer.

[@inmyopinion6836]

.........did that just WORK, as a punch??? Trail Mater Wisdom 101. Love it

[@dennyclawson4889]

Editing and partner conversation is getting better 👏👏👏👏

[@ross2521]

A++👍👍😀 Rory definitely knows his stuff.

[@maxironpaw]

Geometry and vector diagrams. Perfect.

[@h.h.h.4480]

I watch a lot of off road and on road recovery channels on KZbin. Trail Mater is the best as it combines actual repairs, tows, math, and of course Rory double-checking things like say...location! (LOL) If all recovery personnel were as honest as Rory , well lets just say that field of work would be much more appreciated.

[@coltfortyfive8262]

That sunset at the end was spectacular! Not only a trail repair but you fixed it better than it was … Awesome camera work Mike!

[@MrWheel88]

Another great video and repair job on the second Jeep. I like that you checked both sides and found the drivers side also needed to be welded. Top notch service and thorough investigation to do the best job possible. I’m sure the customer appreciated that. As always, great crew and video work. Great final shot of your service trucks. Stay safe and can’t wait for the next vid. 🇨🇦

[@thefuppits]

Rory: "Look at that, it's the sun." Lol, yes, my good man, that would indeed be the sun. Thank you. ;)

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Good thing you checked that drivers side or they would have been back in a bind again

[@61rampy65]

I'm a year late, but this vid popped up on my list. (I watch all his videos these days). What I am commenting about it the fact that Rory may be the last guy on Earth, other than me, who uses a stick welder instead of a wire feed. I understand why, but it is just so rare to see anyone doing it the old fashioned way. I love it!

[@edbenson98]

These videos get better every time I watch one especially when you use drones and geometry on these recoveries!

[@peteracke2209]

Another excellent episode

[@macgyver2417]

Good repair. That welder is a great asset.

[@Stratos53100]

A Total game changer..... Would have been superb to have this back in the late 60's, 70's & 80's when my extended family had our Welding business

[@rightwingmanscott]

You keep getting better at the “show” part! Keep up the show

[@michaelbondick575]

Way to get them playing again Rory.👍💪🥇

[@lewisrountreeiii2937]

Another great video and love the new outro. Keep the Trail Mater, your posse, the cameras and the drone rolling!

[@raylarkin5004]

That you do on the spot total repairs( welding included ) is the trail mater hallmark! Another rescue in the books!👍🏼

[@dougdean3134]

Great double hitter. Love how you dive in to fix something that most would walk away from just like a walk in the park

[@kathleendietrich744]

Rory master of a solution on the trail. It's nice that you mention what you believe the issue could be. Some of the other recovery channels are just that, recovery. Rory a mechanic who offers off road service/recovery. Trailmater team rocks, Happy trails

[@mwb3984]

Once again, outstanding landscape shots with interesting repair/recovery stuff. Excellent.

[@jeffclark2725]

Everytime i watch a video with the wide open desert, the old roadrunner coyote cartoon comes to mind,LOL

[@aussiebloke609]

That's a bloody nice weld job - and especially good that you took the time to check (and then repair) the other side when they weren't even aware of a problem there. Good one, mate. 🙂

[@cycasidsid524]

so Rory has these invisible wings......cause he's .....like an angel

[@scottfeatherstone7156]

Sunset shot was a nice bonus

[@anthonymunoz6013]

Rory! Equally at home in the dirt as in the shop. (I secretly suspect he likes dirt.) He leaves his shop to go out to God's shop. God's shop feels more "natural". I love his can do attitude. His motto should be "I never met a problem I couldn't handle!" Beautiful sunset! Thanx guys!

[@25slider]

Thanks Rory and Mike for another great video thanks guys

[@stephenabril7084]

If your geometry teacher is still around you should send him a copy of this with thanks for teaching you geometry.

[@lonniet.2816]

LOVE TO WATCH YOU DO THE TRAIL REPAIRS AND THE RECOVERIES! VERY TALENTED.

[@montegtaylor]

Great job doing the right thing and helping people out and not taking advantage of them. All without drama!

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

Love to watch and learn from the offroad jedi Master rory,and props to the awesomeness of cinematography by mike.

[@jerrybauman6927]

Rory, your knowledge, skill and confidence never ceases to amaze me.

[@platypus1926]

A regular MacGyver. If I had a toilet backed up, Rory could show up with Trail Mater and unclog the system and install a new set of drainage pipes and do it with a smile. What a guy (& you too Mike). Thanks for sharing!

[@Weq5ter]

"ask yourself instead, did it not just work as a punch?!" amen brother this attitude i take to all my tools. when ur on the trail, u got limited supplies, everything having a 2nd and 3rd use it what gets you HOME!

[@paengsolo2047]

Nice Rory 👍

[@greglewis8041]

So a great side note of Four Wheeling, make sure you have recovery money 💰 because you never know when you will break down.👍😉😃

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey Rory and Crew I love the Display of AMERICAN IRON out front Love that ok Take Care❤👍✌️

[@kenmurray4232]

Sometimes easier to fix on the trail, then people can continue on & enjoy the trail. Thanks for sharing.

[@Christopher-vf6kx]

Nothing to say, other than thank you for what you do and sharing with the other nuckleheads in the world.

[@nickkiosk5513]

Your living the dream bro, driving beautiful vehicles with your son all day. I couldnt imagine heaven but mine would be pretty close to what your doing.

[@woolyhighlander7280]

I love the way you fix anything you can on the trail instead of dragging it out to your shop. I'm also amazed at all the things you can fix and how you solve problems. You're amazing and Mike you're a really good camera man too. Thanks.

[@genebrant9968]

Getting used to watching these just like Matt's off-road recovery Fab rats the Laten crew both Casey's one in Utah and one Oregon I picked up on it and I like watching it and you do an awesome job erepair monospot most of the time a lot of entertainment very appreciative keep up the great work these are my evening shows when I can find them I do not watch TV bad news thank you very much in the middle of the United States

[@ROSSCO2250]

Awsome goin the extra mile!!! Not just repairing the complaint, but COMPLEATLY repairing this "GEOMETRY" 😉 LOVE IT guys

[@dixiemae5042]

It’s amazing what those HS teachers actually knew … who knew back then 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@user-mc9tq7zk7s]

Trail mater really has a personality. It is a great machine!!

[@goodxrvn2053]

You do better work on the trail then many fabricators can do in a shop. Thanks for the video!

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice recoveries and repair jobs!! All that tin... to support the vehicle?? I can't believe they would build it that way... Yes I can. That's what happens when you get penny pinching enginurds building things. Thanks Rory and Mike for making another entertaining video!!

[@russvanmeter4826]

Another great fix on the trail. You are amazing. Be safe and take care buddy.

[@stephenlewis8143]

Interesting, informative, educational & full of know how technique. Unique to have someone like R who can diagnose, scrape, weld & fix the vehicle out in the field rather than at the shop. Vehicle owners are lucky to have him around with his unique bag of "tricks & talents".

[@paulhall170]

Another success story for Moab Motorsports and the indomitable Trail Mater and Rory and crew!

[@jamarie1972]

So ingenious ways to film , love the shots from under Trail mater.

[@gordbaker896]

Super Job. Like a Drill Press, when you need a Winch, nothing else will do.

[@dongillespie398]

You are a STUD!! What a team you have, thanks for the content.

[@dennisgeroux4483]

Good trail repair on the shackle mounts. Sometimes it seems like engineers give you just enough material and strength to get you by on light off roading but not enough for more extreme riding over time. Along comes the aftermarket crowd to off upgrades to reinforce those weak areas and the repair shops to reinforce the spots with gussets and brackets to make them bulletproof. The things you do with the winches to move things around and into place totally amaze me.

[@Lee-mmg]

I love that they not only recover, but they also try to get it so person can continue their adventures!!! That speaks highly of them! Yup. Make em better too - if he can he does it.