EPIC FAIL WRECKER FIX by BSF Recovery Team

[@CheetoTheCat]

I admire your integrity admitting that the failure was due to your deferred maintenance. Too many guys blame the quality of their equipment when the problem is lack of maintenance.

[@giskard80]

I love the idea that you took your lumps about maintenance, so many people nowadays never blame themselves, and the result is, they never learn from their mistakes. Great video, glad everyone was OK, including the wrecker :)

[@TheBCSledder]

It was cool to see how these old trucks were put together; nice and simple. Well done.

[@cjhawk67]

You should do more of these maintenance type videos you do a good job keeping things entertaining and informative.

[@evanlargosanders151]

Like how you keep it real 👍, no sugar coating, the best on step by step I've seen, keep up the good job 👊👊👊!!!.....

[@dalejanssen8416]

Your videos are great nice to see a real mechanic at work when you welded the ast iron kingpin repair and said yo hit the books to be sure what rod to use I was very impressed I am so glad to be subscribed to your videos my father was a in mechanic I am a stroke survivor an disabled and can not do these things myself retired in arizona thankyou an keep the videos coming dale j

[@DocterJones]

Thanks for sharing the footage from the repair! While I'm sure we all love to see the wrecker back on the trail perhaps you can throw in some of these repair/maintenance tips.

[@chancymcmanus1418]

DocterJones 1pl

[@grizzlydan8]

I don't want you to break down, but I like the very good how to vids you make. I wouldn't mind seeing some tips and repairs for off road vehicles on a regular basis. The picture and your instruction were very clear and easy to see and understand.

[@TheRealEZOverdose]

post your maintenance videos and finds. im sure most of us would watch and enjoy them

[@zdm1969]

Thanks for walking us through this. While I have taken apart/assembled many assemblies, I never noticed the notch in the spindle nut socket(provided my socket is proper and has it). I'll have to pay attention to that this weekend

[@Boot_185]

I love your repair videos just a guy in his own garage not at his job brings you close to those of us that do our own work. Great tip on the lock nut every one I have done in the past didnt have the pin out it just was flat.

[@knightmare50]

watching you PM repairs and checks, got me thinking about my JKU and the PM's I need to do. these tips are awesome. thank you

[@Broncocarl92]

Man this was an awesome video.. I too have experienced the same as you in regards to the spindle nuts being improperly installed, more times than not. I also liked the tip of using the snap ring pliers to put the washer in place, brilliant! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@gunlovinganon]

This might be the best dana 60 tear down video I've seen. Well done and thank you!

[@halfmanhalfamazingtx]

Hey buddy. You remind my of lot of my friends here in Texas. You just have a funny accent. You're good people and I'll keep you in our prayers; you seem like people I can respect. God Bless you and yours.

[@Dalej99]

Hopefully you checked the ujoint in that new axle. I liked how you referenced the difference between the 44 and 60. A lot of that looked like my 44, but I could tell their was some differences.

[@liamcosgrave5410]

I know these videos are not as much fun to make as the recovery videos but i for one really enjoyed it . Its not often you get tips form a time served pro ! Hope shes all better now

[@77chevy4x4]

Ty ...glad your OK 👌🏻 ... awesome job on the rebuild! Keep them boys safe on them trails! . Have a awesome weekend!

[@Not_Tony]

Loved the videos man, your how tos are very informational. I've learned a lot from this video. Would love to see more like this so I can learn more about fixing my own truck. I don't always watch your offroad videos, but everytime you post one of these style of videos I dedicate my time to watching it. Thanks again bud, keep up the awesome work.

[@johnbarker497]

Been wondering how to replace my wheel bearings on my 77 3/4 ton Dana 60 front axle but now I believe I can get it done pretty easily thanks for the great content keep up the good work, everyone pushes their rigs past maintenance routine it's not a biggie just gotta do it keep up to date on the repairs but with a busy life style and constantly going and going theirs hardly time to work on things just gotta get to it before that happen again, great content man thanks for the videos they are great

[@Dailyreptilenews]

Really really enjoyed this "Howto" video, would be great to see you do more.

[@npsit1]

Nice video. I've never serviced a solid axle front end before but I've been considering doing a solid axle swap on my 1992 suburban.. Good info.

[@bubbakushingtonIII]

Really liked this and how you took the hit right on the chin.

[@madcook1936]

I love watching your how to videos it's better than setting in a classroom

[@oldman6744]

While you had the axle out, I would have changed the u-joint. Not knowing just how good it is. It always seems to be the weak link, a drop of water in one of the cups doesn't take long to fuck it up. Great video Cheers!

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

+Old Man U-joint was good, no need to replace it at this time.

[@POWERTANE]

+recoveryteam may have felt good till it is worked and heated up pluse there like 25 dollars for a good axle joint to me cheap insurance

[@oldman6744]

Better safe, than sorry.

[@oldman6744]

My time is money. Even if it were $100 for the life time guaranteed type. When it lets go, I will be off in the woods, trying to rescue someone. I end up losing the job, having to pay to get my self pulled out. Hopefully I didn't fuck up the ears on the axle. Now I have to pull the axle all over again.

[@G6PBS]

Very interesting video. I drive a 68 Land Rover Series 2A. There is quite a similarity in the wheel bearings and spindle design. Like most Land Rover owners I do all my own repairs so always interested in other vehicle mechanics videos. Keep wheeling :-)

[@l337pwnage]

It happened a long time ago to me, but IIRC the same thing caused the wheel bearing failure on my Jeep. I got very lucky also. The failure happened on the highway. It had to be the drivers side because what happened was the bearing seized causing the bearing nut to be spun. This loosened the bearings making the wheel jerk around, but I was able to pull over. If the other side has seized the only way for the bearing nut to turn would have been tighter, not looser. I dunno what would've happened, but I bet it would've been MUCH worse. As it was I got off the highway safe and could limp home. It wasn't the complete end of my troubles, though. When I put new bearings on, I noticed I could not keep them adjusted properly. They kept loosening up. Turns out the spindle was damaged and I didn't notice it. Either that or I installed a used spindle that was damaged and didn't notice it. It was a long time ago. Bottom line: Maintenance = Good. ; No Maintenance = Bad

[@goneriding3268]

i like this guy alot he knows what hes talking about hopfully make more videos a long time keep it simple good stuff

[@mikezla5128]

things like this happen eric, sometimes theses kind things dont always seem like important items until they break, just good ole' hind sight gets us from time to time

[@ucallthatatweet]

This is great work! I'd like to see video of you driving it back to the trailer. I figure that whether you climbed the hill or turned around and went back, it must have been tricky. Then again, a day that rough would make many of us too aggravated to film.

[@mritron7649]

Wow you have not only 1 but 2 GM dana 60 front axles!! That's awesome! Super strong!!

[@WillJeep]

glad don't come across as arrogant and act like your rig doesn't fail! I love your videos and mechanical advice! if I ever make it up north I hope to see you in the woods! ( with no mechanical failure of course lol)

[@jonas852]

Great video! love to watch the wrecker in action, but this was a really intresting video to watch

[@kirks22m]

good video. Wish that video was out when I had to redo my front hubs this spring, for the first time. Cause I neglected to do the same thing and ended up taking out the locking hub, spindle, and axle shaft and couldn't even find the u joint. Lost it when I hit a mud hole with the engine turning 3000 rpm. Also those spindles to buy new are expensive I paid like 250 cad dollars. Can't goto the junk yard any more and get them

[@klc317]

Great video!! Sure was nice to have that spare axle around to scavenge parts from.

[@lordkingdragon]

this is great thanks. I like your vids and think you guys do a good job but I love how you show have some fun as well and like to see more how to videos like this keep up the good work.

[@davidjfiedler]

So many similarities between your old gm and my old ford, I even use snap ring pliers to install the lock ring. I have to replace the ball joints and u joints about every 2 years because of my snow plow.

[@iHeartKawasaki]

I'm a little surprised you couldn't feel any slop up front.. Granted, with an older truck like that theres gonna be a little play inherently. Either way, when you're hard on your stuff, it breaks. Just glad no one was hurt and you were able to get it home.

[@Flozman1982]

I had this happen on my Truck at 2 am coming back onto the main road after doing a little night trail driving. One of the tell tail signs are the brakes feel like they have air in as they need a extra pump to engage, that's cos the disc is being pushed out. Anyway my rear wheel overtook me with flames coming out of the bearing and sent us into the ditch. Fun times trying to recover a 3 wheeler.

[@javierschmit7391]

I add copper anti seize in between the spindle and knuckle components for obvious reasons. Those spindles are notorious for not wanting to come off.

[@warriervw]

that is a great video . now i know how to do the hub . you would be a great teacher Eric

[@Big4x4]

I'd scrap those regular spindle nuts. Stage 8 x locks are worth there weight in gold.

[@xmo552]

I bought a gm Dana 60 housing to build up and then I bought a complete one instead because it was fast, cheap, and easy. But, seeing this now I probably would've missed all these little things in assembly. This video is GOLD for when I need to get into it. Thanks 👍👍 Do you have a locker in this Dana 60? Any other axle upgrades in the front?

[@boh348]

drill and tap a 1/4 hole through the spindle spacer (dual wheel adapter) into the hub, and thread it and install a grease fitting or thread an allen plug inside. You can also just drill the hole insert a grease needle inside to get grease in there. Thread the hole and plug it. You can then pop the outer cap off and put grease in the hub area without taking it apart. I only use water proof grease from walmart or tractor supply (only place here to get it) And every Christmas pop the caps and add grease until clean comes out of the hole. With 37 inch tires it never turns fast enough to expand the grease and pop the outside cap off. I have also seen trailer bearing buddy's made to fit the front axles. If they are not stupid tight they will fall off. I have gone years in and out of high water and never ever had to redo a front wheel bearing on either a 4x4 or 2wd front wheel hub. Make them grease able. SSG.Bo.Retired

[@jeremyportz1097]

like the work that U do, this was nice to see the repairs on the truck!!! as we all try to do, but at times U just got to go

[@maxironpaw]

I have that same old-school puller. Here's a hint: always lubricate the puller threads.

[@randallvos]

Good to know, since I'm thinking of swapping my front hubs back to the old style live spindle once the unit bearings on my Dodge finally wear out......

[@jackcaldwell485]

hell man just glad you are OK, you know just as me that could have turned bad!!!

[@rdmccun]

thats a helluva puller there. AWESOME!

[@thersaholycow]

One thing I like about my Ford, it's got that split brake system so I would only loose front or rear brakes at a time.

[@Ohiocountryboy-se2cn]

My front hub snapped on a 79 Ford f150 i had and i lost all the brakes

[@shanelord5012]

Aren't the front and rear brakes on a seperate line so if the front fails you still have rear brakes and vise verser also is there no handbrake(emergancy brake) on your truck.love your vids.

[@azimataoll]

wow helll of a mechanic, big job bro, gooood luck

[@raulpompa9173]

watch out for that spider!

[@Quacks0]

Yeah, I saw that, too --- Junkyard Mook would love that --- she always says that a spider is gonna help her perform the repair. :D

[@MikeBrownOhio]

been there myself...never fails always a long way from home and the parts stores all closed...

[@Spearfisher1970]

15:36 - why not sand blast those parts, then paint 'em some glossy finish to let mud fall off faster & protect them from corrosion? Still an absolutely great video! I hope my YJ front hubs are similar - I will make this project a to-do.

[@jimmccartney5213]

Maybe show packing the wheel bearings before installing? The proper way

[@giskard80]

I happen to be doing this same job on my 95 ford with a ttb front end. 540$ later, almost done :)

[@MrZjlarson]

That puller looks super handy

[@johnbladykas4454]

Outstanding video great knowledge acquired

[@napodano26]

Great tips do you have a number for your puller that you used the one for the tapered axle seems like a good idea to have one thanks enjoying

[@TheRick2130]

+napodano26 just search, universal hub puller..

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

+napodano26 I bought it long ago, at a tool sale. I think it was made by OTC.

[@DayRider76]

I have that puller! Has never failed to impress!

[@lilmockme8821]

my guy to watch... big fan... very useful information

[@ka4172]

Nice axel job. Dont you have two brake fluid cycles? If one fail the other works for braking. One front axel and second for rear ?

[@michigandogman3060]

Self inflicted injuries are the most painful 😖

[@baddak4u7284]

Looks like you had an 8 legged helper checking up on your work. lol

[@skipstein744]

Eric: When a slight adjustment needs to be made to align the pins, holes, etc; do you lean toward loosening or tightening? Thanks, Skip

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

loosen slightly, better than over tight.

[@vexbomer]

glad to see every thing is ok

[@JeepVideoGuy]

That really stinks, after all that work building that wrecker and seeing that happen. Good to see you made it out of there ok. People make mistakes all the time, don't beat yourself up over it.

[@knowltek]

Spindle off...something behind the yoke an turn right to left...its the other method..works well with sealed barrin units...cheers

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

I wanna see what you find on the brakes and how you handle the repair

[@johnbalderas1989]

the brakes are fine when the hub popped off it caused the brake pad to pop out if it's place and it cause the whole system to lose pressure.

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

He said their may be something else wrong with the brakes. I've seen that happen to someone else on their 77 Chevy van and it also ruined the pads and rotor and if I hadn't been nearby to fix it for them it probably would have ruined the calipers because they would have driven it home from where it happened and that was around 20 miles. Damn women drivers. Lol sorry about the language.

[@TheRealEZOverdose]

+Jeffrey Murdock when something like that happens and you lose a pad the caliper piston can over extend and come out of the caliper causing brake fluid to leak everywhere and ofc put air in the line. it didnt look messy like it leaked but if the brake fluid was low and the piston extended that far it would drain the reservoir and cause the same effect - air in the lines. theres also the possibility of the fluid not being low but just pushed air into the line from him hitting the brakes on an extreme incline. the fluid is meant to be drawn in from the master cylinder at the bottom. so if your fluid is half full and you stood the vehicle 90 degrees either way either the front or back lines wont have fluid over the circuits. the superior design reservoir has a wall in it separating the fluid which makes the above less of a possibility

[@jeffreymurdock8366]

EZOVERDOSE I am aware of all of this since I am a mechanic. I have been working on cars since I was like 4 and I am now 37.

[@Drew6709]

Do you think a puller could be made from a porta-power? Do you think the hydraulic power would be better?

[@carlmackeigan4328]

I have seen BSF many times on Matt's off road recovery and trail mater. You were in their elements . When are they going to come to your elements

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

They said when they can get away from their work/recoveries.

[@Quacks0]

17:02 I wonder if that's Junkyard Mook's assistance-spider --- in one of her videos, she says that he is gonna help her fix the brakes on her truck :)

[@sketchyredneckquads461]

17:12 hey be careful, baby spider was crawling on there😳

[@cdeprima1209]

Good now I know how to do my wheel bearings!! :)

[@fastst1]

boy howdy, the spline end of that old axle looked awful muddy...

[@joelferguson8977]

If that’s preaching, it’s fine preaching. Thank you.

[@PootsGarage]

Just recently redid all the bearings, balljoints and breaks on the front of my brothers K5. We goofed too and forgot to tighten lug nuts on one side. oops.

[@PootsGarage]

+kevin92xj we had to replace on of the spindles due to the severely worn bearings too.

[@donniebaynard8430]

I love watching your videos. However, I do have one question. I run the same 37x12.50 oz military tires on my 77 silverado k20. I guess they're good off road? Mine have only seen the snow once. Thanks for any advice in advance.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

I use them because they are cheep to replace when I destroy one, military surplus.

[@donniebaynard8430]

@@offroadrecoveryteam that's cool as hell you replied!!! I'm sitting here binge watching your videos! From the wrecker breaking, the brakes going out, and saving the big orange truck on the hill and the saving of another wrecker! Been watching for years!!!!

[@jimmybrewer8289]

Ain't nothing like old school tools that what my grandpa says old school's the best

[@rogerdavies6226]

love those old pullers

[@Turrnado]

Great tips awesome video.

[@jamescook7872]

Love the videos...where y'all from

[@mibars]

Didn't it give any signs of waering off before that happened? Like strange noises, heat, or loose wheel?

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

+mibars When off-road in rough terrain it is very hard to tell if something is wrong till it is too late.

[@ianharper5131]

+recoveryteam get RCV axles

[@TheMrRuger]

I think that spider wanted to help.

[@terrythetirekiller]

i would have definitely replaced that salvage u joint especially how hard it works

[@bushcraftjoe1]

the how to vids are awesome

[@travisstuart9662]

I understand that the wrecker is GM and I don't have anything against GM but if this wrecker goes out like the last one why not get a 70s military wrecker 6x6 it would have plenty of power, built to last and already designed for extreme off-road use, and of course paint it red

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

+Travis Stuart In WI trails are tight and narrow, the 6x6 dump truck that the club has is very hard to get out on the trail.

[@POWERTANE]

hope that grease is high temp synthetic grease

[@manbearpig2164]

I didn't see you put the inner bearing on

[@michaelgutierrez6293]

damnit ive been looking for a how to video of the spindle nuts for awhile and i finialy found it by accident lol

[@MrHeadshot1982]

good jo cant wait to see you back in he bush.

[@2RockFordp3s]

Love these videos

[@lkemmler]

Great video...Thanks!

[@666IronDuke]

When the sun is in his face, I'm thinking he went 12 rounds with Rocky. Touugh looking guy he is....lol

[@huntermullins1686]

Recovery team I have a 1990 ford f250 2 wheel drive 4 speed with a bulldog trans I am having some problems out of it. When the truck is started it will not go into gear here is an example I push the clutch in and try putting it into 1st gear and it grinds then I try to put it into second gear it doesn't gring but it still won't go into gear. When it's started I try putting it into reverse then it starts grinding the same as 1st but I turn he truck off pun it into 2 gear start it up and take off fine but I have to plan to leave it in that gear same as 3rd 4 and reverse. When I turn the truck off put it into 1st start it up and take off but when I turn it off to put it into 2 or reverse it won't come outa gear the last time it took me 2 weeks to fight it and finally get it out of 1st. I don't know what it is so could you help me figure it out please thanks

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

+Hunter Mullins The condition you describe indicates your trans. input shaft is still spinning when the clutch pedal is pushed down. This could be a number of things, clutch disc stuck to flywheel or pressure plate, linkage not adj correctly, or if it is a hyd. not bleed properly or hyd cyl failed. I have also seen a sized pilot bushing/berg. in the flywheel cause this, and I have also seen a misaligned bell housing ( wire or bracket pinched between block and bell housing) cause this condition.

[@nitrosport5]

ok, you got me thinking my spindle cones arent on correctyly. althoyugh i have no cab on my frame currently, but my tires appear to be leaned in at the bottom and out at the top. is there a way to tell what way they should go? or just have the thing aligned? Its a 72 k20 with a d44 front eaton HO52/72 rear

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

+nitrosport5 I the toe angle is to far toed in I can look like that. The only way to know for sure, it to have the alignment checked.

[@nitrosport5]

thanks. i planned on having it aligned when i get it put back together so i wont worry about it for now. sometime this spring i hope the ol girl is back on the road!

[@Ohiocountryboy-se2cn]

Get some green grease. Its water proof . They sell it at tractor supply

[@UndergroundTrev]

Very informative!

[@POWERTANE]

pad would not be able to fall out it would just keep compressing the caliper piston in would needed to pump the breaks

[@jimvet5975]

Great Video's..............