Massive Engine Install On The World's Largest Off Road Wrecker!

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[@dustytrailscactusron]

Best line, "...and I did it with pride and bad judgement." This describes my entire life.

[@jeffreeves1567]

I’m right there with you. As long as we are proud of our bad judgment. That’s what really matters.

[@EricksonEtc]

And Tom Tom's response made me laugh out loud: "You going to Dig with Humility?" Funny guy.

[@robertnoel2363]

"that moved 10ft/lbs" -tomtom

[@notsofast5495]

Mine would be “…with bad judgement and regret”

[@fleetofwjs1893]

4:29 Matt's expression while watching Tom Tom use proper tools was just priceless 👌

[@philduoos2961]

My neighbor (old guy, lifetime mechanic) gives me the same look when I talk about using a torque wrench on all the bolts. I tell him that I'm not a mechanic - so I have to go by the book instead.

[@Simon-cb4bq]

I dread the day Matt will start working with carbonfiber stuff and not using a torque wrench

[@2403rygar]

@@Simon-cb4bq LOL! That is why I now use a torque wrench.

[@bruceleealmighty]

How often we've all heard the age old comment; "I've been doing it this way for nigh on fifty years and I'm doin just fine" That kind of comment got several people kicked out of the military. Of course they were not just doing it unsafe, they were doing it wrong, and cutting corners. Not quite the same but similar.

[@andyrbush]

TomTom is winning Matt over...But with all the stress on those vehicles and the problems that the occasional failures cause TomTom is going to make the kit much more reliable.

[@3866TIM]

'I did it with pride and bad judgement'. You always get the inside story at Matt's Offroad Recovery!

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

Tom is a great addition to this channel. I love Matts shoot from the hip style merging with Toms measured ways of doing things. I am somewhere in between the two but appreciate both and find it entertaining watching Matt sit through lug nuts being properly torqued like a kid who knows he has cake to eat but someones got to be cutting it all nice and pretty first haha

[@COM70]

I’m literally crying laughing at Mat’s resistance to proper tools and techniques 😂. Tom Tom you have your work cut out for you.

[@dalegereaux1863]

If you can't fix it with a hammer it ain't worth fixing ! 😜😉

[@COM70]

@@dalegereaux1863 not just any hammer, a carpenters claw hammer 😂

[@bobsullivan5714]

Yep.....I tried to take Matt to school for the improper use of a clawhammer in the shop.......He didn't let it slide..... After that, I'm ok with Matt doing things as he likes. lol

[@sxsxsxin]

100% agree, I'm sure the right tool for any job is present in that shop. Stick with it Tom Tom, the big guy will eventually come around 😉

[@anthonyjames7535]

I just about spit my soda out.

[@vtx2005retro]

I’m dying watching Matt use the proper tools and techniques to install a wheel. This Tom Tom addition is going to be great for the team! Welcome Tom Tom!

[@jacksonms212]

🤣

[@10RRASK]

Those torque sticks are so neat.

[@marvindebot3264]

@@10RRASK Too many ugga duggas will still over torque the nut tho. people then top think they are foolproof.

[@Treyorrrr]

Matt's face when Tom uses the torque wrench had me dying 😂

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

Yeah, it's a real yin and yang situation. They compliment each other well.

[@stevie.dx1710]

Matt's Off Road Recovery & Fabrication. I love this build. And as so many others say, your positive can-do attitudes create a wonderful atmosphere I would be proud to be part of. It must be hard to put your best face forward while being recorded on the job for all to see. Takes a unique group of people.

[@jolonsweeney8387]

The truck is looking brilliant. And Lizzie is a great welder I hope you're paying her well for that . 😊

[@troyfortune4124]

Can’t help but think how proud Lizzy’s parents must be. It’s been awesome to see this young lady grow along with the channel!

[@castleaether1965]

She is very lovely, yes.

[@bruceaux174]

Let’s hope she stays with the channel and doesn’t start her own. Great seeing her interaction with Matt and the crew.

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@bruceaux174 I have always hoped she leaves🤐 and starts her own channel.

[@AngusCPU]

This whole time I thought lizzy was Matt's daughter or niece or something.

[@Jsfrog]

I just wish she'd wear her seat belt. Matt's a great driver, but others on the roads are not.

[@partimelive]

Your channel and videos are better than any TV show right now on any network anywhere. Thank You for being so consistent.

[@PacificNorthwest360]

That’s the Truth- Cheers Olympia WA

[@elrey327]

💯

[@matthewtaylor3308]

For the love of GOD resist the urge to sell out to motor trend… 🤮

[@sleeptyper]

Wasting all that Dew was beyond stupid.

[@PSC9634]

I couldn't agree more! Just plain fun to watch.

[@dougdean3134]

Appreciate your transparency in getting stuck. And your ability to recover your self. “Stop letting air out when I say so” SMH😂

[@trif55]

the way that just hauled itself out shows the calibre of the two yellow beasts

[@seanseoltoir]

One of the things that I've noticed over the years is that if something breaks and you replace it with something stronger, it just means that something else (usually more expensive) down the line will end up breaking next... :(

[@SuperAWaC]

Eventually you will have replaced everything and then you're golden.

[@ottokiehl5413]

I learned that watching mud-bog-racing many years ago. Thee seemed to be to situations: First was nearly stock, No chance at winning, but rarely did anything break. Second was highly modified, thus good chance at winning, but frequently, something broke.

[@philb5593]

The new u-joints are really as temporary solution as they are working on building a new stronger axle.

[@bobfuhr4520]

Kick test. If you can kick it apart, it will fail for sure. I find it true no matter what you are building.

[@thomassummer7478]

@@SuperAWaC a n d . . . the weakest link becomes the driver

[@johnsonsl944]

As someone who grew up around non trained fabricators like you guys, I appreciate how honest you are about the just figure it out as we go method you use!

[@TheRealMikeWilly]

"When you run custom stuff, you run into custom problems that require custom solutions" That line hit me so hard with my 70's SJ Wagoneer D44 rear end with 2006 KJ rear brakes.

[@jamesbigham9036]

I will say watching you fix the guillotine then testing it out was a lot of fun for sure. Congratulations Lizzy on stepping up your welding knowledge by Tig welding. Lizzy that was a good catch when you noticed that crack and saved a bigger problem from happening later I really enjoyed when Lizzy showed us her morning routine she does at the shop. I am excited for the final installation of everything I can't wait to hear it run when it is all together

[@opiealvin]

I loved how much Matt was struggling with Tom Tom using that torque wrench. Hilarious.

[@robertw3023]

Heavy wrecker episodes are like most awaited videos on YT for me right now. Great work as always, Matt!

[@1950harleycharley]

You’ve got the greatest team. Uncle Ed adds so much to the channel ! You all are good team-workers.

[@brettdufault6874]

Jaymie's expression watching the "testing" on the guillotine was priceless! 😆

[@sk-wx1cf]

Yes! And no wonder -- that thing looks super dangerous! 😳

[@stephenberry1622]

@@sk-wx1cf Better make sure no-one is visiting from France and has the name Louis' or Marie.........< < < L O L > > > 😵

[@mevinson]

( Idea Alert ) Promote Ed to Inspector Ed ! Give him a badge and a magnifying glass and have him inspect every job you complete! Make him a decal that says, "Inspected By Ed" ! To be put on the completed jobs/ vehicles!

[@bobknull7502]

A thumbs up inspection sticker.

[@todd9751]

Love this!! You could even sell thumbs up stickers with “Inspected by Ed” on your marketing site. 😂

[@jblob5764]

Edspected and Edproved for service 👍

[@otcprepper645]

Who is Ed?

[@jeffbailey4928]

I just love seeing that instruction manual laying on the floor, I half expected to hear “Tim the tool Time Man“ make his noise in the background. I also feel somewhat relieved to see Tom Tom join the crew, he definitely provides some overall confidence for what they’re doing.

[@marvindebot3264]

Yup, if they ever have to build a fast breeder reactor they're covered 😆

[@Mrintelligent2025]

Now that's what I'm talking about Matt . Can't wait to see the amazing finished work . Going to be AMAZING . Great job and hard work everyone. .

[@steveadams7995]

I was absolutely genuinely impressed that you knew about the old air-o-matic steering systems for old manual steer trucks

[@fauland_photography]

I never called myself a "car guy". Watching you and your crew building up this monster machine is pure joy to watch. And let's take a moment to celebrate the comedy quality of this episode. 6 out of 5 stars... Love you guys 🙂

[@Acaidia]

Maybe you're becoming a car guy lol

[@John-uo1qf]

I'm waiting to see the total cost of this project - including labor. 😮

[@gerryhartung736]

Looking around the shop, I see Ed's homemade door off the Nugget. Ed's inspecting poster, and various wall hangers, that take me back to previous episodes. I'm thinking if Ed was 20 or 30 yrs younger, he would be more than just an inspector! Lizzie,her tour reminded me when I was there, early summer, she had just waxed the Banana. She has to be very proud of all the welding she has done on the wrecker. Matt, for giving Lizzie the opportunity to learn skills that will serve her a lifetime. MAYBE, her own channel one day.Tom Tom a welcome addition, many skills that he is adding to the team. Lizzie will learn more welding skills from him. The gears in the rear-end are low enough, you could walk alongside while operating. Thank you Matt and the entire team for sharing with the viewers. MERRY CHRISTMAS! (pretty sure you'll be getting plenty of die cast models in the future)!!

[@gregorygene9003]

With Chad already inside the garage, you know that that thing will definitely run!

[@rickySPANish_]

Matt, Ed, Tom Tom, Lizzy, Jamie and all the rest I have forgotten. Keep up the great work, I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and haven't stopped watching since. Love from the UK.

[@Johnny-mx4qq]

It was so cool to hear that the assembly is so close! Watching this from the beginning it is amazing the beast that you have designed and created!

[@donaldmarty8445]

Wrecker is looking good! Lizzy finally got to TIG weld. Good for her!!!! Tom Tom (or does he prefer just one Tom?) is a great addition to the team. And it's nice to see Chad helping out with the wiring. Can't wait to see the wrecker do its thing!

[@glensmith766]

16:43 Hey Lizzie, although it's been a while since you'se guys ran out of fuel, , maybe you should add "Fill the tanks with fuel." to that morning checklist! It looked like the "Machining" on the Banananananana yokes might have left a weak spot in the newly created corner. I'm loving the progress on the wrecker.

[@thedumbassspeaks]

Yep, next time the Banana breaks while Lizzie is driving it’ll be her fall-back excuse.

[@Crewsy]

When Matt needs assurances that he’s doing good he can always count on Cardboard Ed. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@isakjetbean]

One of the best build videos in a while. So many good moments. The airplane had me dying. Love the MORR process 👌🏻👌🏻

[@carlzirk]

You're in good hands with Ed making sure everything is done right.

[@ericperkins3078]

Im pretty sure he said he was going to "infect everything" which is different. I could be wrong.

[@TheDeanGullberry]

He is better than Allstate.

[@christopherweise438]

The cardboard cut out of Ed gets me every time. I always think it's really him.

[@thedumbassspeaks]

Except feeding the dogs!🤣🤣🤣

[@carlzirk]

@@thedumbassspeaks Ha right

[@barendvorster2107]

At 17:20 Lizzy was the only person lowering a heavy load using her legs, not bending her back, well done Lizz for taking care of your back. Please teach the others how to do it the right way.

[@HHalcyon]

This. The lack of people who understand how important this is is scary. Heavy load and back bending are a sure no go. If possible even light loads should be avoided handling this way because it's hard to gauge where does the line go from. Muscles keep the skeleton together so use them.

[@calvinh.8882]

I've used torque sticks (torque limiting socket extensions) for years with my impact to tighten lugnuts, but I use the 110lb for every car, Jeep, and truck up to a 2500, and after checking a few vehicles with a torque wrench and seeing they were always perfect or very close to being, now I never go behind them with a torque wrench, and for years now I have never had any issues. The thing about them is, if you don't have a decent impact backed by a compressor that produces the correct air pressure, then they can be off. So it's best for people to check some of the first ones they use their personal impact, "torque sticks", and compressor to install to make sure they torqued them correctly.

[@milomiller909]

It's great to see the final putting together. God bless you all.

[@detroitdiy]

Am I the only one surprised that Matt knew a torque wrench goes "click" Great video guys. TomTom keep it up and pretty soon you might get Matt to draw up a plan.

[@bobknull7502]

He has probably watched other people use them.

[@ericcouch7583]

I've watched your channel since the beginning. I've seen your kids grow to such a next level weather in the shop, welding simply maturing. With that said Lizzy has come so so so far. You are a damn good teacher and have so much patience. I love your channel keep up the good work and content. Merry Christmas and happy Mew Year!!!

[@JordonMoyah]

Seeing where you came from, 3 years ago to where you are now is the best. 💯🔥 enjoying the content

[@timvanasen6711]

My hat's off to MORR final assembly is always a relief with such a custome build I'm proud of all hands that have worked on the heavy wreaker a very daunting build coming to fruition, great video thank's for sharing God bless ❤😉👍

[@vangoodwin7335]

I'm proud of Miss Lizzie and the catch of that cracked hub. Many lesser "mechanics" would have missed inspecting parts going back in, Good job Miss Lizzie. Matt Thank You for the lessons on ignoring "know it alls" about how you use tools at hand to get the job done. The wrecker is coming together and Chad will work his wiring magic as he always does. You all are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@robert5712]

Always glad to see another humorous and intelligent video with Matt, Jaymie , TomTom, Ed and Lizzy. Do miss the old crew though. Very much enjoy the details on what you're doing with the wrecker. You all are doing an impressive build and rooting for you. Also liked your cuts to Lizzy's daily duties as it gives us an insight behind the scenes. Really looking forward to seeing the wrecker moving on its own power and the testing if it's steering.

[@WarthogDoctor]

What ever it would have cost to keep Trevor and Skeeter, it would have been worth it. They were your on-air talent.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

I drive an old dump truck that had nematic assist. It’s great for the street and gravel roads. If some did some work to improve them it would go for the ultra lite weight reduction. Hydraulic is great for your wrecker. Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@user-yg7hu5mf8z]

I am a man and I learned welding in high school. All of my classmates were rugged men, and everyone was dying. Later, as an adult, I worked in welding, and it was incredibly hard work and very well paid. I've seen a pretty girl named Lizzie doing welding skillfully many times, and it's amazing and I feel very empty about what I thought was difficult to weld. Hahaha~ ^^

[@bobknull7502]

I woodn't Matt. On another note. I think that the closer that it gets to completion, the more excited us fans get about the heavy wrecker. We can't wait to watch the shakedown cruise, the learning curve and your crew working the bugs out. It's going to take your channel to another level.

[@ripvanrevs]

Wood will work if he goes newmatic steer!

[@kenmckinley4195]

I wood be careful for future puns and splinters

[@glenj.taylor2938]

Stoked for this thing doing it's first recovery y'all!

[@thomaswarner8854]

Its looking great but your not going to paint the frame ?

[@glenj.taylor2938]

@@thomaswarner8854 I have had the same thoughts but from what little I know and have seen, creating a vehicle, like they're doing, takes an absolute TON of assembly- fabrication- disassembly- fabrication- reassembly- etc. When all the Welding, Fabrication, and Assembling is finally done and you have everything the way you want it only then do you disassemble the entire thing and Paint/Powdercoat/whatever, and then do the last and final assembly. The last thing you would ever want to do is ruin your freshly done up surface coating because something had to be modified, removed, or added. It's a daunting process but 100% worth it in the end.

[@tylertheotaku9270]

It's all coming together; looking forward to seeing this rip. Great work 👍

[@danburch9989]

I took auto shop in HS more than 57 years ago. That alone saved me $1,000s in not having unnecessary repairs done on my cars and most of the repairs I could do myself in those days. I remember to this day a couple of tidbits of info. One is that differential gear ratios and manual transmisson gearing are always (99.99%) prime numbers (not divisible by any number other than itself and 1). Your 5.65 is probably 5.63:1. The reason they do that is so that the same teeth on the ring and pinion gears take several hundred revolutions before the same gear teeth meet up again. Less noisy, longer wear, less vibration due to uneven wear. Just a tidbit of uselsee info unless you're going to machine your own gears.

[@johndesaavedra1040]

I'm 68 and have been changing tires since age 14. Using a torque wrench on wheels is on my bucket list.

[@Falinzin]

Meanwhile I have an extra half inch torque wrench I keep in my truck to torque my spare if I ever need to put it on, or strangers cars when I help them change a tire... maybe unnecessary but it doesn't take much extra time!

[@billvose7360]

Matt, when I retired from Newport News Shipbuilding's laboratory, my department manager referred to me as one of the best non-degreed engineers he had ever met. A degree does not give you the ability to design something from scratch. I left them with several items I designed, including a big highly accurate water meter tank weighing scale.

[@nedharmon9135]

I could be wrong but I think I saw that Lizzy was the only one that lifted correctly. She could give a tutorial to the rest of the team in safe lifting. You only have one spine but two legs. It is like using your ears twice as much as your mouth. Thank you all for everything you have done these past years. Good be with you.

[@sjv6598]

The reason the old axel necks down is to create a weak point, a fuse as you say so it breaks an axel instead of destroying your transmission 🙂

[@TheodenEdnewDoesDnD]

I've had a horrible morning and was really struggling with something. You cheered me up Matt. Thank you.

[@castleaether1965]

Glad you're feeling better, Theoden King; Aragorn had some terrible advice but thankfully you did better than listen to him.

[@freeadventurers3112]

I love your videos, keep up the great work. Thanks to watching you guys I have purchased soft shackles and a kinetic rope. I had to use both the last two days, pulled the mail lady out of a snow bank yesterday, and pulled a UPS truck out of a snowbank today. If I didn't have the kinetic rope or the soft shackles I wouldn't have been able to get either one of them out. Thanks for all the information and keep it coming.

[@j.crenner191]

Glad to see Chad's Fab taking over for Trevor on wiring. This project has seen quite a few team members change.

[@Databyter]

I think you got a pretty good new helper there Matt. Between you and Lizzy and the guy who wants to do stuff the right way, you got a nice balance of git er done. Each of these ideologies compliment each other. You've got youth, humor, energy, self taught, school taught, experience taught, make it work taught, Big Hammer taught, Out of the box solutions taught. Sometimes NOT being schooled in the classic ways is a huge advantage. Get three good minds together solving problems and doing good work, and your team becomes the University, and your work and design a unique precedent for other build ideas. Databyter

[@jad6126]

The look on Matt's face (4:26-4:29) while Tom is torquing down the lug-nuts is priceless! Matt looks like he is screaming inside... C'mon let's go already! 🙂

[@smilinacha]

HAHA I KNOW😭😭😭😂!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a perturbed look on his face like that before.

[@trif55]

there's some real respect there too, i mean, matt respects everyone but yea, amusing :-)

[@farming4g]

The stark contrast between the two gents is refreshing! 🤣

[@GeorgeGeorgalis]

Wow, what a gift 19:26 and brings back fond memories! I was gifted an actual Corvair for my 16th birthday, also cream---thanks George Respess! Rest his soul. Unfortunately, a family conflict prevented me from receiving it at that time, but I can vicariously enjoy yall's exchange here, now! Thanks!

[@ronaldburton5163]

Lizzy doesn't even flinch getting all greasy . Matts crew is unbelievable

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

It is coming together! Tom is a great addition to your staff. I’ve always enjoyed seeing him in on things! The wrecker is coming together! Chad is a Wire Wizard!

[@dstaff4134]

You folks Rock!! Such a great community of channels- Matt's Off Road Recovery / Fab Rats / Trail Mater / Robby Layton / Rudy's Adventure and Design / Merlins Old School Garage and so many more!! I truly appreciate all the work you all put into your channels and make everything look fun! Keep up the great work and Seasons greetings to all!!

[@snoozeflu]

Yup, I refer to all of those collectively as Matt's Extended Universe, or "Matt-a-verse" if you will.

[@TheBillybushcook]

Watching Matt Hammer the Bearing surfaces of a brand new Uni Joint directly on the hardened vice jaws......Priceless!

[@lostisleminstrel]

I watch your channel because I learn both good and bad habits. I treasure learning the outcome of bad habits within the time allotted on one of your video blogs. This actually saves me time from having to go through all the bad learning the hard way.

[@ernestrodriguez4659]

It seems like Ed wants to be involved in the works. I think it would make his day to turn a wrench. I for one would be proud to see him in action!!!

[@randyweishaar3316]

I just wanted to take this moment to wish you and your family along with the Matt's ORR Nation a Merry Christmas!

[@hidel308]

Dittos! And Happy New Year!

[@iamlexcda]

The micro precision of the eye-crometer (2:37) is amazing!!! I've never seen such expertise!!!

[@nancymcneill872]

Who woulda thunk that "finesse" and MORR would be in the same video. Enter TomTom. Great addition to the crew

[@wildforesthome6563]

Tom Tom taking Matt out of his comfort zone is hilarious. He seems like a real handy guy to have around to be fair. The rig is looking amazing guys. Thanks for all the great entertaining content throughout the year, Happy Christmas to al of you and your families

[@rickmossop3733]

Tom seems like one of those guys who can do everything fabricating/mechanical well.

[@botfoblhrp]

Lizzy.... Thank You for all the little tedious things you do that unknownly makes everybody elses lives better.😁👍

[@johndesaavedra1040]

Matt, I have been watching for a while. I often go back and watch old videos. It's fun to see how the channel has developed. I never name vehicles, but I can't wait to see the name you give the big wrecker when it starts working. You've done well with character development. You deserve every sub you have earned!

[@donbearden1953]

I can’t wait to see the wrecker completed! I’m very anxious to see the video of the off road wreckers in their competition, what ever that competition may be! Matt will definitely have the coolest. The only thing that I’m worried about is the final weight of this beast!

[@Pencilneckgeek216]

Hey, love the videos, and can't wait to see the finished wrecker :) A friendly tip to the camera operator - if someone is explaining something and points to an item, it's more important to show the item than their face. Keep up the awesome work!

[@richardhill4862]

Hats off to you and your crew! With everything going on with recovers, shows, other projects, and personnel changes, the dream is starting to come to life.

[@jamesmiler36]

🇺🇸Lizzy needs a raise🇺🇸 She's now a tig welder

[@haroldjohnson1451]

Hey Matt MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS TO YOU - FAMILY - AND THE WHOLE CREW, YOUAL MAKE MY MORNINGS WHEN I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS AND ALSO THANK YOU ALL FOR THE CLEAN LANGUAGE. WHAT A PLEASURE TO WATCH THESE CLEAN VIDEOS . THANKS AGAIN AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@raulplaysbass4865]

Good morning Matt’s Off-road! Matt, Ed & Crew, you always put a smile on my face. God bless!

[@RyanRKJ]

Thanks for the consistent uploads. I can always count on you guys to make my Sunday mornings better.

[@dscott130]

I'm looking forward to seeing Chad work his magic on this beast. He's a maestro! 💕

[@toddr1124]

It'll probably be fine with the DOM welded into the new holes in the steering end brackets, but stacking stuff that way can introduce bending into the equation (literally) that you normally don't have to worry about with a double sheer configuration. Whether that will be an issue remains to be seen, but you guys are in a whole new arena moving stuff this big with as much force as you will be. I'd suggest keeping an eye on those as you begin putting it through its paces. (Yes, engineer here, sorry... LOL) Great to see it all coming together!!!

[@rolandbates6978]

I really enjoy watching you all work together! Such great teamwork and humor!

[@mnolanco5599]

I am looking forward to seeing the heavy wrecker move under its own power. Please weight it in running condition so we can how much that beast weighs. Been watching your channel since the early days of red ropes, Randy, and almost stock banana with Winder towing on the doors and this is one of a Very few channels that consistently has great content. I hope everyone involved has a wonderful Christmas! Matt watching that torque wrench with Tom Tom was priceless😀

[@daleogle3620]

Have you ever considered pressing the U-Joints in? My dad always insisted that one should use the proper tool for the job, and if he had seen me using a hammer to install U-Joints I might not have made to adulthood. I too have used some questionable methods of repairing things in the field, but they did get me home. I love your videos. Tom is a great addition.

[@MurCurieux]

So stoked to see the final leg of the journey on this wrecker. Merry Christmas :)

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning everybody and thumbs UP to MORR! 👍🎄❄☃

[@KuKalaKuKu]

Matt’s look when Tomtom used the torque wrench priceless. Tom tons response, probably the first time it’s been torqued. You probably right. 😊

[@atlantaperimeter]

That thing is huge, looks great, super heavy duty build. Great work.

[@antartorres7594]

I really enjoy watching this videos however ( I don’t know if anyone else feels the same way) we all know what Matt looks like, sometimes when he is explaining and showing what he is building, working or fixing something it will be nice if the camera-person can show us what is he taking about, that said I truly enjoy this videos, thx for all the fun.

[@byronlemay2166]

It would be interesting to get the backstory on Lizzy. Considering what she's doing now...when did they hire her? What was her job at that time? Is she full time with Matt or does she work elsewhere? She's quite impressive with her skill, attitude and work ethic. At first I thought she was his daughter.

[@WalkSkyWalker]

She’s one of his good friend’s daughters. She’s very young and from what I’ve seen she’s learnt most of her skills regarding recovery/fabrication whilst working with Matt. I also am pretty sure it’s been said in videos that she dances and participates in some form of horse or rodeo competitions?

[@WalkSkyWalker]

If you go back a bit in the videos you can see when she gets hired and they give her backstory to a certain extent.

[@TxIndy01]

I also believe she recently got married and lives out of state on a ranch. So, I'm not sure how she travels back and forth.

[@byronlemay2166]

@@WalkSkyWalker I've been watching this channel for about a year or a little more...I think it was the trip to retrieve the Nugget that got me hooked. I'll have to go into the past vids...thanks for responding.

[@robertpage2927]

I think lizzie is going to be the first female fabricator I know of totally trained on KZbin lol .she has a monster amount of raw talent

[@carlnewby5963]

I really enjoy Tom on the channel more lately! Keep him around and keep him happy Matt!

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

God Bless Tom Tom for teaching Matt about Torque Sticks and THEN using AReal Torque Wrench!!!

[@larrydavidson3402]

I'm liking this wrecker build getting closer to being done. Can't wait to see this beast in action. Merry Christmas to the MORR crew!!!!!!!

[@BlackJeepConvertible]

4:27 Tom is my spirit animal and Matt is the tire shop watching me torque all my lugs after they put my wheels back on 😂

[@mumbles1justin]

Hay Matt I think I have some good news for you. Since y’all don’t use pneumatic impacts in the shop you can tell Tom Tom to throw away those torque limiting extensions. Because they dont work on cordless impacts do to there faster anvil actuation that doesn’t allow the torque limiting extensions to flex, preventing over tightening. So, using the torque limiting extensions is a false sense of security someone’s going to end up overtightening, or breaking more. I’m pretty sure if you look at the specs up on all torque limiting extensions, it will state for pneumatic impact use only.

[@RodGwinn]

You give hope to garage mechanics everywhere that it doesn’t have to be perfect, just “good enough”

[@markm7311]

I very much enjoy watching your channel! I'm also looking forward to seeing the wrecker finished and in use. I am curious to see if you are going to paint the frame of the new wrecker? Maybe a complimentary shade of yellow? Maybe with some reflective patches? Happy holidays to everyone!

[@baggerf14]

Ouch. Hammering on the u-joint caps. Im surprised the needle bearings didnt pop out of position. Have you ever heard of a press?

[@ericsmith3996]

Yeah, clown show on the u-joints

[@boileranimal101]

I like how the stub shaft sticks straight out on its own!! U joints are already in a bind and being crushed!!

[@bcslack09]

I gotta say Matt, when you mess up, you go all in. I love the fact that you own you mistakes. You don't make excuses or blame someone else. I will also say you don't make very many mistakes. I wish I could claim a success rate like yours.

[@OSulley]

I see what you did there with getting stuck. I look forward to watching the series. I used to do this at Silverlake sand dunes in Mich back in the late 90's with friends. Cheers.

[@paulhall170]

I love the cooperation between these experts in Utah; you want wiring, everybody gets Chad (not to mention his expertise with engines, see Paul's saggy valve springs in the Coronet). It's a real clearing-house of life-skills and expertise. No arguments, no ego-trips, just recognising that there are people way better at stuff than I am and getting them on the job!

[@TangoAlpha83]

I enjoy Chad but I was hoping Trevor would make an appearance to wire it up.