Walk around my XJ

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[@adamg7270]

I'm thinking all the guys in their high dollar rigs are confused at this point. Big slice of humble pie when your +50k rig gets tugged out by this old Jeep. You can't buy skill and experience.

[@g_unit6773]

Actually, you can buy skill and experience.....by hiring Matt's towing! 👍😁👍

[@mod91Kauai]

@@g_unit6773 touche

[@estefano9e]

@@g_unit6773 well, I guess you can rent it

[@Mike-01234]

Those guys learn that real quick when they sign up with the club run tear up the paint and dent their new Rubicon see guy with a beat up XJ going over the same stuff having just as much fun, but spent 1/4 what they have in theirs. Plus the fact Jeeps drive trains just suck break all kinds of parts or have to spend $$$$$ on upgrades.

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

well all these mods would also be expensive as hell in an older car. this guy has the luxury of being a mechanic

[@RyanRKJ]

"I made this out of metal, and I made this out of rusty metal, and I made that out of rusty old metal." Awesome! Seriously, nice work.

[@jackthecat6225]

FrankenJeep

[@JoeMNPT]

I was given this. I was given that. Lol. Bravo Matt 👏👏

[@mikeirl3565]

Matt be like: "Idk what yall want to see" *while showing us everything we wanted to see*

[@sswwooppee]

Man I don’t know why you’re apologizing. This was awesome to see.

[@rafaelsantos9086]

Please, your videos are amazing and very entertaining. Don't worry about "how the others make videos", you're better than most. Genuine!

[@m.mcdonald9437]

Exactly!!!! Keep doing what you do. Love it! Just regular everyday folks doing there thing....like most of us (well, me anyway). Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@dupa333jelenia]

I do agree that your style of editing videos is highly entertaining. I do prefer this to the polished crap we get from a lot of channels. Not sure who said it first, but the fact is that the equipment you have, the software (and software skills) you have are nothing if you can't tell a story. And you sir can tell and edit a story very well.

[@pauls466]

Agree

[@ED-es2qv]

Rafael Santos well said. He seems like a nice guy to run into.

[@NodnarbRS]

I concur, just do your own thing. It’s great.

[@averagejoemike5600]

You're good at this. You're not trying to be someone you're not (a character / fake). You're genuine and a breath of fresh air on KZbin. "Authentic". Thank you! for that!

[@TheTubeTube2]

Absolutely! Spot on.

[@jacobd373]

This is the epitome of a Jeep. If America was a vehicle, it would be your Jeep. Hats off to you for building it.

[@johnnytdufc]

EXCELLENT analogy!! 'Merica!!'

[@40Spec]

This is the best comment I’ve read on KZbin about a Jeep, ever.

[@MattsCybertruck]

"I needed to mount this in 15 minutes....and I did"

[@lukearnold6642]

In one of the other videos, he was like, “it’s basically stock” haha, he custom built the entire suspension system!! I want that Frankenstein XJ.

[@orhanbukic5908]

omg this is funy

[@lonniefreeman4278]

@@MattsOffRoadRecovery Matt, for what you are doing I would never ever replace that inline 6 high output 4.0. That is a torque monster that gets better gas mileage than v8

[@Henrik-Pedersen]

Lonnie Freeman / And it weighs less

[@chriscoulthard4947]

It's all stock parts, off other vehicles.

[@HunterAtheist]

@@chriscoulthard4947 Right? It's a 1968-2001 Jeep. That's what happens when you find the best parts of each generation of car and combine them into a monster.

[@jeremyzhang2504]

Awesome. You said you were lazy. That rig is not the Jeep of a lazy man my friend

[@bobm7275]

Actually it is, he doesn't want to be repairing it all the time.

[@MrGaryGG48]

Matt, there's a difference between "Lazy" and an "economical application of one's resources." You have "economical" down to an art form!! Great videos and a pragmatic approach to a lot of sticky problems. Well Done... Thanks for the show.

[@powellph]

Lazy? No, I don’t think so... cheap, okay... but there’s nothing wrong with using what you’ve got on hand to your benefit. Besides, I wouldn’t call it cheap, I’d call it imaginative.

[@gavnunns]

it's like watching a master chef explain how they make amazing food. They put a bit of this in a bit of that, the wind was blowing south so they added some of this to taste. Instinctual genius is a dying art. These days most folks need a recipe to follow.

[@RedMCS1]

Stop putting yourself down! This was a great video, and you did a great job! You have a bunch of people watching because they enjoy watching what you do! Keep up the good work.

[@interexmobiledetailingserv6300]

You should do a video of the some worst recovery’s you’ve done, no footage needed, as I think you’re a good storyteller. Or maybe some of the rare times you’ve gotten stuck, I really enjoy watching your videos because your honest and down to earth. Keep em coming, the subscribers are climbing!

[@pogonick55]

Matt - "Don't worry I tested it" *Bends pipe by hand* 😂😂 Love the content buddy!

[@DinoNucci]

Man, me listening to your MacGyver Jeep explanations must be what my grandparents would hear me saying if I tried to explain network security protocols.

[@methodtim]

"I don't know what you guys wanted to see" -- I wanted to see exactly this. Really nice video, love this channel. Keep it up, please!

[@InsertGenericNameHere]

and the audio was perfectly fine. don't waste money on a mic.

[@kfx700dirtking]

Bad ass Jeep! Built not bought! Who gives a shiiit what people think great job man!

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

Exactly!

[@MrCujo1]

Damn fine video -- "I'm cheap, and I'm lazy" "I made this out of metal. I made this out of rusty metal. I made this out of rusty, old metal." "I don't really measure..." "The number one reason why I don't have a winch, is I never need it" ----- Proceeds to engineer the most bad-ass recovery rig to ever hit the dirt that can recover rigs that are 10x it's own weight and stuck with the force of the gods... Reminds me of a quote -- "With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine." -- Tie the rope to the pig in the mud, yank that sucker out. Keep on posting great videos my man.

[@MrCujo1]

Also, I spent the better part of 20 years as a full time and also part time wrecker operator. I have a new career now, but I still love the job.... From Race Rescue at Watkins Glen back in the days when it was still fun, to 50-ton HD wreckers roaming the deep south, I spent a lot of time crawling under and around things stuck where they ought not be. My appreciation for your banana jeep and your skill is sincere. If you get a chance before my order ships out, I'd be honored with your autograph on my hat -- and Ed's too... Have an awesome Christmas day, and hope you aren't working too much today. Aaron "Cujo" Cooley Atlanta, Ga.

[@keithdavies100]

"Everything always seems to work." "Yeah. So maybe I was just lucky" God love your humility Matt. Maybe it's just because you're really really good at this stuff? Maybe? Possibility? Great video.

[@CrazyPetez]

Matt, there is no need to apologize for anything on your Jeep. You’ve proven over the years, and videos that it WORKS! That’s what counts.

[@elijahstashenko1853]

I wanna live somewhere where I don't recognize a Lakers flag

[@RockmanDash]

I did not know until about 2 weeks RIP Kobe I would have no idea what that flag was or what team he played for

[@bobm7275]

The law says a flag, it doesn't say that you have to know where it's from.

[@MrGaryGG48]

@@bobm7275 Just a flag with a "Smiley Face" is adequate. I like Elijah's comment. I'd move out of CA but I couldn't get my wife out of here with Matt's Tow Truck, made by Jeep or otherwise!! Kids & grandkids will make Grandmas like that.

[@jolujo5842]

@@bobm7275 LOL 😋

[@jolujo5842]

@@MrGaryGG48 LOL stuck in Calihellya myself

[@jreid641]

I was thinking that your Jeep for sure had a V8 after watching you pull giant motorhomes and things with it. I guess it's the stock 4.0 straight 6? I think your videos are great! Don't be too hard on yourself, you're doing great and they're all really fun and interesting to watch. Also, don't let the haters get to you too much, they aren't worth worrying about.

[@aerythus]

Those 4.0 straight sixes are workhorses, taught my college roommate to drive a stick with mine. Realized he was starting from a dead stop in 3rd gear after he performed it numerous times, smoothly ;P

[@Theoriginalpfsgators]

I thought it was a Diesel

[@Jake_Hynds]

4 low and the power of his stretchy tow ropes lol

[@deltavee2]

I had a 4.0 in an XJ, best motor ever. Straight sixes pull like they don't know they aren't V-8s. Straight 8s are just more incredible in the cars from the '30s. I think a straight 8 in an XJ would be mind bending...tow an aircraft carrier.

[@austinhamilton7783]

The straight 6 is seriously strong, with the right gearing it can pull anything.

[@wilyjetset]

I loved this. #dirteveryday should come and do a show with you.

[@loomspace]

For real. He is living the real dirt every day lifestyle!

[@steveaguinaga3821]

That would be amazing. Iconic like when fred goes to Pismo my childhood hometown 😁

[@xmo552]

@@steveaguinaga3821 He lives there

[@steveaguinaga3821]

@@xmo552 ?😕? I know fred lives pismo area i know mr banana jeep lives where he's at.... Just cool to see

[@danielsalas7701]

Now that’s a collaboration I would love to see

[@markreetz1001]

"It's not pretty." Hell, Matt, It's beautiful! And it's amazing!

[@matthew9867]

You saved me on Christmas day when I locked my keys in my truck. Just stumbled on your channel. Love watching your videos, thanks for providing your services to our local community.

[@JamesGraham1971]

The great thing about this channel is its a glimpse into a real working man's life who is very open and honest about everything. Great build and truly functional based on all the video's I have seen it in. Thanks, keep it up, nothing fancy required. Just interesting to see the stories.

[@TexRobNC]

Cheap and lazy is just a mean way of saying "Smart and resourceful", Bill Gates agrees

[@chrisecker9341]

Finally someone talking about weight in a world of overbuilt Jeeps.

[@SubliminallyObvious1]

I have been watching your videos and was in awe as to how well the XJ worked. In explanation of your fabrication work, I think you have a PHD in Jerry Rigging. I mean that as a high complement. You are also ace at towing/recovery!!! Thank you for this video.

[@TheTubeTube2]

A Masterbotcher - I mean that as a compliment

[@raypeery6317]

My dad's name was Jerry, and he was the best Jerry-rigger I ever knew! Matt is at another level tho.

[@dukeflem]

I thought knew something about cars and after seeing this build, I realize how little I really know and that you're a genius. I love how you buzz up to a recovery job in this wagon and people ask if you are actually going to be able to recover them in this Jeep and zip-presto they are out. I also love how many times you just get into their vehicles and drive it out and then turn it back over to them without even hooking it up to the Jeep. My Father -in-law used to say "Science and skill will triumph over ignorance and superstition." You prove that every day.

[@Brian-Hansen]

So funny to watch this in 2022. I love the work you have done to rebuild this!

[@jonboz7585]

Matt is a genius, like Dr. Frankenstein, fabricating a unique creature out of parts from all sorts of different beasts. Very, very interesting. Loved the tour.

[@jrparker811]

This channel has been my go-to down-time entertainment for the last few weeks. I know nothing at all about vehicles or engines, wouldn't have a clue how to do an oil change, never been off-roading, but I love this channel and I loved this video. I am an architect and a carpenter, and yellow banana is the equivalent of my kids' envy-of-the-neighborhood tree house that was built out of mostly found lumber, pallets, and left-overs.

[@fdtank81]

Me hoping I could buy into one of these, 20 minutes later realizing that’s definitely not gonna happen. Nice work!

[@chrisyoung1478]

Watching that beast pull and climb, I would have never thought it was a stock motor. That's what a straight 6 will do for for ya!.

[@jameshamre8778]

The Banana is my hero! It does all the work!! Great introduction to the Jeep!

[@danenorment]

This video was great! I have no idea what anything you said actually means... but I still enjoyed the video non the less.

[@tallboy2234]

Me Too! Not a Jeep guy and all of those things that you described are Greek to me.🤔. But I liked the look under this truck👍. It STRETCHED so much when the lift was used. Just amazing😬👌

[@andyrbush]

Love your honest comment made me laugh.

[@randyhunt3086]

I've been mesmerized by most of your recoveries, your engineering and fabrication skills! All I can say is WOW!

[@jimwilson9005]

I'm so pleased to learn I'm not the only one that modify things the way you do and by the way you're not cheap you're just very resourceful

[@donmunro144]

I love it. No high dollar glamor. Pure function. Chrome don't get you home.

[@toj66]

Thanks for sharing the secrets of the Ii'l yellow banana!

[@davewright6990]

Binging this channel the last two days and subbed after 3 vids - never knew I needed this in my life 💪

[@drandisol]

You remind of a great food chef. They don't measure anything and the food comes out great! You are a mechanical chef!

[@carloscanedo8639]

Do what works for you and makes u happy we all enjoy seeing ur workmen ship

[@rshanep5226]

Never realized how much you put into this rig, and did all the work yourself. Very impressive.

[@donewhiskey]

0:30 That dog ducks, just before the door closes! Damn smart dog!

[@4x4adventure_pl]

I'm in awe of how the Cherokee XJ effortlessly handles those challenging terrains. Jeep engineering at its finest!

[@tee-steel.0158]

You do things just like I would do it. They call me Teesteel because I know how to get the most out of my metal work. Good job Matt

[@caliguy1500]

This was really amusing and very entertaining. I love your honesty and complete lack of sugarcoating. People that have never turned a wrench are probably freaking out that you actually drive this. I'm just cracking up and thinking how you took rusty old metal and with out even measure anything you managed to improve the vehicle. 👍🤙✌👏

[@zsohaihfaosav]

Right? I know engines pretty well, I rebuilt a couple. I have even replaced transmissions and clutches a few times. Suspensions are alien to me. I just assume they work lol. Maybe some day I will get into this. Great video.

[@josephbadger5234]

Figured out how to steal Matt’s ideas: be around cars for decades, have the natural gifting and passion to engineer and fabricate using pieces from any car or piece of steel, have dozens of years experience in the sand, have a network of truly gifted friends who you can bounce ideas off of and swap parts and designs with, have an incredible family that supports me, have a fully rigged out brick and mortar with an incredibly skilled staff, and have the resources to make it happen. I am there.

[@timothyfreed9224]

Matt your comment about being lazy and cheap is translated Into smart and sensible this country needs more families like you and yours. Love your channel. I Watch it every night.

[@Tungchano]

Thanks Matt you're doing very well for someone not knowing how. I've met some seriously capable people here in South Africa but your ingenuity and simplicity of design is a first and awesome!

[@cookerbullock]

That's some impressive fabricobbling.... As long as it works! Awsomeness

[@Sultaan92]

i dont know if you have some kind of engineering degree but your modifications showed a great understanding of the mechanics and an amazing skill in figuring out exactly what you need and you just customized you vehicle accordingly .. im just amazed by the amount of talented work that is been done by a "cheap and lazy" person 😂😂

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

That jeep is badass I would take that over just about any vehicle on KZbin

[@40Spec]

Matt, my 2 year old son and I have seen your recovery videos. Your Yellow XJ “Banana” has re-engaged my interest in my 1999 XJ that has been in storage for 4 years. Made a list tonight of things that need replacing. This video of your walk around was excellent . I just saved it to a brand new playlist on KZbin. I will refer back as needed to assist my restoration and upgrading process. You said “I know it’s not pretty” several times. Sir I want to assure you. The Banana is a true beauty and we truly enjoy watching you wheel in it.

[@kentuckywindage222]

My dad and I started building Rail Buggies when I was a kid. I definitely understand your building techniques. I knew the Yellow Banana had to be beefed up in certain areas from owning and wheeling XJ's. Still the abuse it takes is incredible, when you think of it in mechanical terms. Those little 4.0 engines are tough. They don't take overheating well though (none do really). Great job on your explanation of the mods to the Banana. Thanks! Oh, and how do you give this a thumbs down? Keep on enjoying life with your family and friends!

[@tcdog9998]

Although my dad had a 1999 jeep Cherokee chase modle with the inline 6 4.0 and it over heated 4 times to wear it shit its self off and between 150000 and 200000 miles and still ran at 230000 miles when the frame rotted and broke so I would say they are pretty resilient although it did use one quart of oil every 200 miles or one quart per tank of fuel

[@mountainmanmcbeachfront5296]

I’ve overheated the piss out of a renix 4.0 when I forgot to turn on my electric fans while wheeling and thought for sure it was gonna blow a head gasket or spin bearings but it was absolutely fine and I still ran the shit out of it. I’ve overheated and blown HO 4.0s though

[@COM70]

Love it, brutal and efficient.

[@joker75056]

Fuggem. Your mods are superior if they get the job done. I’m a bigger fan now seeing how you did what you needed to do to get the results. I’m way more impressed with your rat crawler after seeing this. Great work. Keep it up.

[@ronaldwedemeyer9763]

Thanks for the video and run down of modifications to the XJ. I'm always amazed at how you see what you want and create on the fly. I appreciate you providing reasons why you did what you did.

[@Swissk31300BO]

We don't care about pretty man. U towing guys out 2x your size regularly on this channel. As long as it works for u that's all we care about.

[@40Spec]

Amen. Well said

[@smithrudy8780]

I love the street elbow in the rear dif. fill plug - simple makes easy!

[@brendahale6901]

My Hubby and I and boys are enjoying your videos. We love that it is family friendly. Clean mouth dirty jobs. Your wife and kids are wonderful, and Ed is a joy, and others you have on as well. Thank you so much. Rod, Brenda, Craig 43, Rod 39, Jeremy 35 and Albert 34

[@brendahale6901]

Love your dogs 🐕 🐾as well

[@DreamTheory1994]

you don't have to apologize matt. you do that all the time even in the newer stuff. you go out of your way to give us all this content. Don't need you to know everything in the world to teach us a trick or two. :D

[@rcpmac]

BOY DO I LOVE MY XJ Slams door - dog ducks head knowingly... Dogs know their owners as a survival trait. Good stuff! Let me add, you got you some skills! Inspiring!!!

[@a210221]

Gotta love a stock 4.0 and 231 hard to beat ,can’t stop watching these vids keep them coming

[@robertkile9357]

Keep up the good work!!! Love the family time and all the recoveries!!

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Loved the walk around. You did great.

[@TomLee-wz3ke]

I admire you for your originality, and I have seen that jeep pull a big ass RV out of the mud with such ease, good to have you on this planet Sir!

[@TheMultisportGeek]

I have mad respect for your rig.

[@jeffdelano5084]

Thanks matt that was extremely informative and just what I wanted

[@kinguin7]

Very cool, really admire the creativity to make everything work together well!

[@rencocj2]

You not lucky, your blessed, good stuff brother, ive been binge watching your video, love your work!

[@DIYM105Camper]

Hey man thanks for sharing it was really cool to see how you put the yellow banana together...true backyard engineering at it’s best!

[@wltdwiz]

ty very helpful i love the way you did your xj im running a 1984 xj gotta love them

[@HighclassAIM]

A true off-road vehicle, priceless! Thanks for sharing with us👍🏽

[@diostejastierras7898]

Sir, you don't sleep do you? Origins of the *Yellow Beast* Keep the momentum up! *Safe Travels to you!*

[@03doug30]

I’ve been waiting for this one since subscribing.

[@tivowillieb]

I’ve seen several of your videos. This one is why I subscribed. Simply awesome.

[@northtrailadventure6054]

Everything you and your crew does is great Matt, keep it up~! Thank you for doing your videos you help a lot of people out.......

[@matthewshikany9893]

Just started watching the channel and all I can say is I love what your doing!!! It would be interesting to see you possibly do a video on proper recovery points and whatnot due to the fact that everyone does it differently but other than that the Jeep is badass yes it may not be pretty but if it works it works!!! Love the channel Matt keep it up!!!

[@AZBADBOYz]

As a former professional fabricator and lifelong automotive everything enthusiast, I'm going to have many sleepless nights after watching this. I get the whole form follows function but you have taken it to a new level 😜 I am enjoying your videos though. You live in such a great area to do off-road recovery.

[@sandbar61]

Classic undersell / overperform! Love it. Keep the videos coming!

[@c.brooks7199]

I am ridiculously addicted to your channel........its real and honest and that makes watching very easy...thanks !!!

[@redjalapeno5714]

The best accessory: those two dogs. This video has eased some of the anxiety of working on my '95 XJ. I've started just making stuff to fix problems and it's working out. Thanks for the great video!

[@redgarcia1427]

I love my 95! Bought her in 2012 & still driving it today! ✌🐢

[@keithlea6804]

I run 8psi on my 96. Great for the weight of the rig. Going to have to build my rear frame rails for my factory reciever hitch. Great build thank you for the video

[@NarfBLAST]

The hood louvers are my favorite. They add so much character while being functional. Thanks for adding the photos and the back story. Your editing and narration is top notch.

[@om617yota8]

Matt, this has been my favorite video of yours thus far. Great build, great explanation. Thanks for showing us.

[@descolero1]

After the "dont worry i tested it" + the 📷 I had to subscribe.

[@williamj.barnhartjr.3108]

It don't matter how you do it, only matters that it works and it works well from what I see in your video's. Any one can go online and buy but you built yours and it's awesome. Great video thanks for sharing the details. God bless you and your family.

[@StevenBagley]

That is a cool setup! Makes me want a jeep again.

[@goodxrvn2053]

Thank you for the tour. Very creative and effective mods...the videos are great..

[@Kilnor]

Give yourself some credit my friend. This video was very well done and you did a great job of explaining things.

[@stewartcaldwell5299]

@@MattsOffRoadRecovery Hope you're over your camera shyness now.

[@327JohnnySS]

Very awesome suspension with cooling mods on the yellow banana . A great video definitely. Thanks for sharing, now go get it muddy. Lol

[@CptnMadCap]

Thank you, Matt and thank you to your team for making these videos. You have inspired me to learn to weld.

[@johnahrens8877]

Very interesting and enjoyable to watch Mat . You are certainly very innovative ! Keep up the great videos.

[@richardharker2775]

I've been watching a few of your videos lately and quite enjoyed the rawness of them. No need to appologise. You also make your job look simple which is remarkable and without too much fuss. This is mostly why I like them.

[@codyp8214]

It’s like a high schooler modifying his first vehicle except he actual knows how to do it. Love it.

[@coreyb9920]

had been hoping for a spec video like this one on your XJ. nice work!

[@bradhowlett1]

You've given me some ideas for my wj. Thanks Matt!