Is It Junk? Important UPDATE On The FJ45!

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Last time on Fab Rats, you saw a great day turn sour as we found out a transmission we paid someone to build was not right. Now we see if we can pick up the pieces to get this legendary rock crawler back on the road. Check it out!
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[@EarlMccauley]

The amount of joy and laughter Shawn got from the joy ride is great.

[@georgevindo]

I liked his expressions throughout!

[@AcePaul]

Half "this is so fun!" half "oh we're killing this 'burban!"

[@bradbundy1471]

That ride brought out the little boy in Shawn. Had me laughing along and remembering all the 4 wheeling I did in my life. Better than a rollercoaster! 🤠🌲🌲 🎼

[@jaycrane761]

He was scared laughing my son did this threw the desert in so cal!

[@Learningandadventures]

I sat here for the past five minutes just looking at the KZbin page and watching all the views go from like 5000 to 15,000 in no time at all but most people are not liking the videos. I don’t understand how so many people are watching the videos, but don’t like the videos. If you like it, hit the like button it helps the fab rats family out a lot and it literally takes one second. And to who ever actually read this, this is coming from a straight up fan from Alberta Canada.

[@graememckay9972]

I'll watch but won't always hit the like button. Example, I hate the split screen time-lapse they got fond of using in a lot of videos. I never liked those and considered unsubbing but they seem to have stopped using it so I hung around.

[@patbullard9276]

I tried it and was able to hit the like button in .2 seconds, maybe less but my timing instrument isn’t accurate enough to measure anything more or less.

[@jeffbaker2328]

FabRats In Southern Illinois

[@billbillinger2491]

I won't hit the like button...on anybody's KZbin video...where they are not using safety equipment, i.e.: face shields while using a cut-off wheel; safety glasses while wire wheeling; gloves while welding; seatbelts on public roads (although they did wear them in the suburban this time! 🤘). To each their own, right? Cheers.

[@SB-vt9tz]

@@billbillinger2491you must like watching it, else you wouldn’t 😂

[@ggalland1]

Between Shawn and Hunters laughter, mixed with Pauls facial expressions, that joy ride had me in tears! Hope you guys had an awesome trail ride! Thank you so much for sharing

[@MrGaryGG48]

After about the 327th suspension crashing sound effects and watching the guys inside looking like a ride in a pinball machine, and as an old long-haul truck driver, It dawned on me that they REALLY need air-ride seats like my old KW to save their "innards." That ride looks like a certifiable "kidney-buster!!" 😧😂🤣

[@realwildman]

It's great to see how much Hunter has learned as a "cameraman." Glad your teaching him just like you are teaching your own kids and his willingness to jump in.

[@marvinlee9487]

00⁰⁰0

[@JerryTip]

Hunter that was very good of you to thank Paul for his help making your jeep alittle better. Paul and Papa Darr were very helpful and great teachers. Thanks for sharing guys and Gals!

[@philipmeyer298]

It's nice yo see Darwin back in the shop!

[@LloydJones-p7e]

Hope you hang on to these two guys, Shawn and Hunter, they are keepers.

[@hawkeyejohnny968]

Always love to see Papa Dar stop by. You definitely had the A team in the shop today.

[@raytremblay3200]

Hi Paul, it's great that you have the young guys working with you teaching them the trade !

[@ronwilson3414]

Glad to see. Papa Dar helping the out on Jeep. One big family!!!!

[@michaelnieman6218]

The thing I like about Paul is he treats Hunter just like he does his boys

[@dantobin3863]

Hunters last name is Cox, so he might as well!! ✌

[@MarkWilliams-lf5tc]

They aren’t related

[@michaelnieman6218]

@@MarkWilliams-lf5tc I know that but they both have the last name of Cox

[@nikiguymer5840]

They’re all related they from Utah😜

[@Lowkey_ID]

​@@nikiguymer5840😂😂😂😂

[@CurtisBowers]

Need to find another transmission shop. The off-road trip in the Suburban looked like fun.

[@chrisbarton1481]

Driving slow cars fast, one of life's simple pleasures. Nothing but smiles. Love it.

[@jeffreyjudd8369]

I just have to say that Sean’s reaction when you were ripping through the brush was priceless! Talk about genuine! Loved it. Very entertaining site!

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Fantastic!!

[@mrpopps6322]

To have a channel with real people is the best. Thank you for being human

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everyone and thumbs UP to Fab Rats!

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!!!! FIRST!!!!

[@richardthomas1743]

🤗@@JanelleVocate-Ames

[@Kiki-Kauai]

My dad would drive us kids on the bumpy farm road that had a wheeeee hill and we would laugh so hard and beg him to do it again and again. This video brought sweet memories back for me. Thank you❤️

[@earlscheets7550]

Let's see little over 1000 miles, 15 hours to get there for the winch and tires, get to meet Paul and family.... well worth it!! Now if my job would just understand the need to be off 🙃

[@michaeldye4318]

I appreciate how you do both quick and dirty “good enough”, and very affordable, as well as the much more expensive serious permanent builds. I suspect the folks who don’t press the like button are looking for glitz and unlimited budgets. That is not most folks. I watch because I can totally relate to your approach, as that’s how I was raised and how my budgets worked out. The money goes first to support the family and our values, and the little left can go for fun and toys. Thanks Paul and Michelle. Keeping it real is what keeps so many of us around.

[@johnszucs9929]

My hat off to Paul your are so good to your people and love your content. I look forward to it every week great job

[@moopurce8973]

Good to see Dar moving around better.

[@brentswallers7905]

That look in Paul’s eyes is priceless lol You can tell he was beating something up in his mind

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

I'm totally digging the Classroom. Paul teaching Hunter on one side and Shawn teaching on the other with Pappa Dar overseeing.

[@marvincarter870]

Ok so the FJ got another new tranny, but this one works! Hunter got some repairs and upgrades on his Jeep. Papa Dar made a guest appearance and worked on his old Jeep. Paul scared Michelle about the tranny not working right and Grandma Lolly looks great as usual! Lando is really learning the ins and outs of working on these vehicles.

[@johnknox7439]

The one thing that I need to complete my 1947 CJ2 a is a winch and now you are giving one away to a lucky neighbour. Pity South Africa is a bit to far to drive. Live the channel keep up the good work.

[@williemongo261]

Fellow brother from South Africa where you situated.. I'm a @fabrats fan from Jeffreysbay in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.. Paul you have a lovely crew around you at first Shaun seemed shy but he is a true member now, hunter is the joker, Landon is becoming a big man and Jace seems now and then be in video doing repairs.God bless you always team/family

[@brentcason4353]

😂 your right Paul it sure did make you guys smile. It looked like a blast.

[@robertdavis6708]

I was impressed with Hunters' Jeep the last time he went wheeling. Now with a rear locker Fab Rats need to have the number for Air Care close by. He's Hell on wheels, the way he should be. GO Hunter, show Paul how it's done.

[@kaydog2008]

Yup building a test stand for both engines and trans over the winter would save you so much time and pain for the rest of your life. Maybe a dino room around it would be nice.

[@iderryan]

Hell yeah! Triceratops!

[@caseyrenner7024]

​@@iderryan or even T-Tops Rex!!

[@jamesmathers9294]

So glad to see the knowledge being passed down keeping the tradition alive

[@JDCarterMusic]

You guys are getting good at changing transmissions!

[@carguy8100]

need a split screen that also shows road ahead.

[@user-sn2wb2zr7d]

What a lovely beginning to the episode. Love watching them take time for fun. The guys playing, laughing, and giggling like they're little kids is amazing😂👏

[@tetedur377]

I take it Dar didn't want those slightly used tires and Hunter's old winch. Good to see him up and about.

[@marshman3354]

Hello Paul, if you want a tough transmission, you should contact Randy's transmission. He is know to build the toughest auto tranny around.

[@mikehopkins7384]

That’s usually my experience...by the time I get it fixed I’ve taken it apart soo many times it at least gets done in half the time

[@philmckanna5173]

Now I'm curious what was wrong with the removed transmission.......??

[@edwinlias8270]

I think y’all need to build a prerunner now 🤘🏻

[@dalegnodle]

They'd have a ball in that!

[@edwardsimmons3721]

As always the saying is true, the better you make your rig the further out you get stuck.

[@jackreed3445]

Papa Dar helping a new generation. He evicted the cat from his chair too. Good to see him in the shop.

[@billbousfield1571]

Lockers before light bars. One step at a time. Run what you brung. Enjoy the journey Hunter!

[@samwise_K]

Shawn’s laugh! 😂 gotta see more of that! Love the joy ride

[@JeepinJoe]

Send one of the kids to the Transmission school. Or better yet do a collab with Ian at Big Tire Garage. Have him walk you through transmission rebuilds.

[@arnellblaster]

I'm with everyone else... the expression of fun, joy, and pure adolescence had me laughing and smiling with every bump and jump!

[@bowbailey69]

I'm pretty disappointed that nobody around the shop can answer my very simple question, But I am still here watching, and liking your videos....

[@mikesveganlife4359]

I'm amazed at how some transmission repair places struggle to do it right. I would love to see the guys from KZbinrs Precision Transmissions visit with you about your challenges and maybe provide some feedback.

[@johnporter2804]

Those guys will fix the problem for sure , they’re the best there is !

[@bullittdog4352]

Hell of giveaway Paul..three Red labels in good usable condition are still worth $1,000-$1,200 bucks. Man I wish I was your neighbor!

[@melsjunk2645]

The FJ acronym may have a new meaning when crap like that happens 😂

[@mrford6389]

They always find some mischief to get into. Along with those cool recoveries. Keep it going y’all

[@skyepilotte11]

Another great video...Hunter and Papa Dar working together...Paul, you are a great mentor of young people, well done.

[@JimSmithBrazil]

The joy ride facial expressions were awesome! I have never heard Shawn laugh so much! Need a montage of facial expressions. Shake and bake trail for sure!

[@NJ-bw1mg]

I know you all realize this, but Fab Rats crew and family, you are all rich in the best way possible. You all seem to be living and loving and I got the biggest kick watching you laughing and playing in the suburban. Thanks for sharing your lives and joy. Seems you got it figured out. :)

[@joshshelton796]

Awesome video guys! People that don't like videos are the same ones that take a dump in your toilet and don't flush. Or wipe!!!

[@billwalker5883]

Dang Mr Paul, yall should build a king of the hammers truck. You could rebuild a truck on the side of the rode in five minutes

[@jimdavison4077]

You need a vacation Paul. A trip away where you don't pick up a wrench at all. Your brains over worked and need some down time. You earned it.

[@Rocwlkr]

It was nice to see Pa Darr on the video. Please tell him he is missed on the channel. Also, tell Shawn he is doing a great job on the channel to

[@nikiguymer5840]

I miss Randell,I sure hope he’s doin well! Keep up the great content guys!

[@safisher83]

"The stage of funny cuz it sucks so bad".....my second favorite state of being

[@lockout6896]

Does everyone’s hearts good to laugh as hard as Shaun was going through the off-road course

[@debbiehenson227]

I used to watch them work on cars, now I just tune in to watch paul, he is a movie all by himself😂 makes me laugh, but the 3 of them are trouble.❤❤

[@kf4ung]

Always good to see Papa Dar, he isn't around like he used to be in the videos.

[@Johnat709]

Merlins Old School Garage, Fab Rats, Matt's Off Road Recovery, and Trail Mater.....The Mount Rushmore of KZbin.

[@nikiguymer5840]

Gota include Robby the legend Layton?

[@JonJon-fg9nh]

Michelle still needs her Jeepter!!!!!!!!

[@andyanderson3609]

Shawn & Tyler had sooo much fun and laughed sooo hard for THE RYDE both of them should PAY A RYDE FEE. Great memories. I laughed also from my easy chair. Thanks

[@normanharris593]

The wife and I stopped by on the 28th around 5pm.....you guys closed the shop door as we turn down the drive....didn't feel right knocking...Laura & Norman from NC

[@jamesbigham9036]

Good morning I hope you guys do more joy riding that is how you have fun and relieve stress in a good way. I knew you guys would get the FJ fixed

[@rhinuk9846]

Hey Paul, What a fun bit of driving! Please keep your thumbs flat on the wheel, not inside it. I've seen a guy with two dislocated thumbs when a rough track momentarily took possession of the steering.

[@Big-chub69]

You have a great way of dealing with stress , I love the way you Rat bagged the Suburban to eliviate stress. I wish I lived closer cause I could sure use a new Winch !!Utah is a long way to drive in my Jeep in late November from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@twrxzuks]

I bet those tires went fast! I wish I was closer! Glad you got all the rigs ready to wheel, can’t wait to see you all Wheelin again!

[@craigjohnson3603]

I think you should send one of your boys to the local community college to learn to rebuild transmissions, that would save you a lot of future headaches with all the tranny problems lately!

[@bradleymadosh911]

You's get a lot done on every video. There is people who do this and it takes forever. Another awesome video as always Fellas

[@everready19373]

That Suburban would make a great overland/vacation vehicle. Heck, I could LIVE in that thing.

[@nothus53]

I know I am watching a lot of Fab Rats as when they were working on the underside of the FJ, I thought to myself, "I remember when he crafted and welded those sliders."

[@scottsluggosrule4670]

Each 1 of theses steps would take me all day...hard working crew..Well done.

[@throttlewatch4614]

This is better than Paul bashing a transmission with a hammer 3:42

[@schalkvandermerwe4160]

Hunter and Paul has the best chemistry on YT

[@bradleymadosh911]

Always good to see Papa Dar

[@larryradelet1503]

You guys have contagious laughter.And once again we have Paul with it’s fine and there is steam everywhere.😅😅😅😅😅

[@chrismccue6493]

That ripping the suburban looks like fun You guys seem to enjoy it what a way to blow steam off I love it.

[@miltonwillingham]

FabRats proofing grounds. Now we know who tests all the new products that come out on the market!😅 hey, I think that's a stylish way for Paul to cuss get mad and hit things 🤔. You guys are so much fun to watch. Trust me I know how you feel about Trans problems. Been there done that. But next time I'm going to use your method of releasing some steam. 😊😊😊

[@kevinhemphill4736]

Time for a new transmission guy.

[@ScottDeVoreSeabee02]

I love y'all's family dynamic. There is definitely love there, but, there is also knowledge of each other's little qwerks and that makes for fun and strength. You guys are awesome. Love the content and your family. You should have Michelle name the parts of the rear end for the next "Name That Part" segment!👍😎🇺🇸

[@treborheminway3814]

Paul seemed to know that course fairly well. I suspect he may have fun it a few times before...😁😁😃😃

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

Was at 200,000 views when i started watching and by the time i was done it was about 215,000! Booyah!

[@williambutler2177]

It's nice to see the mistakes, the brain farts, and in general just the things that go wrong. Makes me feel so much better that all that stuff happens to professionals with decades more experience than me and it's not just that I'm incompetent.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Well that's good news, on the transmission. I was beginning to think that it was the torque converter, because a high proformance ranges, where causing conflicts in the normal range of the circuits, and plates causing, premature ware and failure of the transmission. Anyway have a good week and count your blessings amen.

[@Wes1388]

Paul is an awesome guy!

[@DannoTull]

I don't think Paul knows what chicanery means but I love his new use for it.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Nice video ! But ! ! ! ! ! What was the problem with the trans ?

[@MrEmbedded]

Make sure you flush your trans cooler when putting in a new transmission, else you will get trash from old trans in new one...

[@joshmccoy1522]

Papa Dar's supervision skills are next level.

[@johnnyadams1755]

Paul putting the ring gear on first was just a test fit, to make sure Landon's drilling was correct🤣🤣🤣

[@mikebell9166]

About time there's some smiles on the Cox boy's faces!

[@kevinrenn9123]

How do you know Hunter is young? 21:06 lift heavy winch and place in jeep while on lift, then lower jeep onto floor, lol

[@matthopkins6286]

Super cool part with Papa Dar and Paul both coaching coincidentally. 👍

[@Stuka87]

You guys need to put a standard pitman arm onto it, or its going to have horrible death wobble. The drop trac-bar mounts come with the drop pitman arm (which are known to cause broken sector shafts). If the trac-bar and drag link are at different angles, you get bump steer which can then cause the oscillations (death wobble).

[@pullimgsm]

Am I right in thinking that the junk transmission had debris in thr fluid? And hooked the next transmission up to the same transmission cooler? Without at least flushing all old fluid out of the lines?

[@tinsano6030]

No cause the same guy supposedly rebuilt the trans in the derby car & that one was junk too.

[@rarelyright]

Uh oh , feel another transmission coming on

[@bkbroiler8069]

Paul reuses old parts and drives like he is in a demolition derby. Not surprised stuff breaks. Good thing he is good at fixin stuff.

[@jerryb1234]

Wait a minute, I thought Hunter's Jeep already had posi-trac?,🤨, Hunter should call his Jeep "The Little Red Wagon", because when you guys went on that last trail ride, it was like Paul was pulling you through there in a little red-wagon, lol, but maybe now you can get yourself through,👍, thanks for sharing guys.

[@sdstube8061]

Good to see the Papa Dar again

[@markleeming1786]

I thought that I had got the wrong video and was watching " the BOYS last day at School " Love it. !

[@curtis.stevenson7626]

the inscription for Paul's tombstone -- it's fine. Everything will be just fine.