Mud Pit Recovery Dun Right... Eventually

So I got a call for a Silverado stuck in a nasty mud pit. Little did I expect how long it would take to get home.
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[@trickedmonkey]

The fact that Matt will still do burnout in a tunnel with a smile ear to ear says everything I need know about this man. Classic

[@randymurrow5040]

You 0

[@blah1680]

He's awesome!

[@jeremypilot1015]

Poor dude, he was just out to have some fun with his son, and got burried frame deep. Well thankfully Matt's made it a happy ending. Then without shaming the man, they suggest the best place to build sandcastles! That's customer service!

[@onebridge7231]

A lot of people would make this mistake. Me included. I’m glad Matt mentioned stay on the other side of the reed line because the area he sank did look cracked and hard. Very deceptive. Learned something from this video today and from this guy’s mistake. Also about how new cars behave in the sand like the Subaru.

[@jamesdavid5997]

Sometimes getting stuck is the funnest part!

[@jeremypilot1015]

@@jamesdavid5997 Turer words have never been spoken!

[@ev304]

Matt's the man! Been watching for about a year now! Always happy to see one of his videos

[@PaulManningg]

Nah, he talked down to him. Matt acts annoyed, while somebody is in trouble AND helping to pay his mortgage, not a good look. If he doesn’t want people to get stuck maybe he’s in the wrong business.

[@akcarlos]

I like how Matt is obviously a legend when it comes to recovery but he always talks to his teams about his planing and ideas and listens to their thoughts.

[@akcarlos]

@Jason indeed the sign of a leader not a manager.

[@ke6gwf]

@@akcarlos that's exactly WHY he's a legend. He seeks the best plans and ideas

[@jstring]

Good for dad for getting stuck so his son can build sand castles. I’d be happy to have a dad like that any day!

[@daveseymour8246]

Matt, you should totally make a book on how to drive off-road & what to avoid like not driving the lakeside of the reeds etc. You’re always helping people like a champ, I absolutely love this channel 🙏😊👍🏽

[@heathenamerican8149]

I'd be happy if he just did a tips and how to video. I've been off-roading for 12 years and I still learn new tips and tricks from other older guys that have been at since I was born.

[@gkassociates7112]

Don't think a book will do it. It takes a amount certain time on sand, snow, mud or rocks and even then _____Happens. When its all said and done, some people just never figure it out, they have good equipment but lack the skills to use it correctly.

[@airbryan61]

He made movies instead 😃 3 a week for a couple of years now. selling well.

[@joejacobsen6822]

It wouldn't matter. Some people are just not smart enough to realize that danger applies to them as well. You know, global pandemic and all.

[@kurtriemer3797]

Not sure if it would work in this situation. But you might be able to shut the car off too reset the computer. Not a mechanic but worth a try

[@AfrewSpines]

I just found this channel earlier this week and have already been binging it like crazy. Matt and his crew have such a great dynamic together it almost seems scripted!

[@joshuawilcox1322]

Did you find it from the Suzuki recovery? That's how I found it😂

[@ponyboy481]

Welcome

[@clivehorridge]

You both have a lot of catching up to do, Matt’s been pumping 2-3 vids per week for the last few years… 🤣🇷🇴🇬🇧👍🏻

[@ifs_fishing]

@@clivehorridge I'm a few weeks in 🤣

[@DaciaProject]

@@clivehorridge I was just about to say the same thing! By the way, are you still in RO? Up to 31% vaxxed today from 29% last week here…

[@donclark8484]

I appreciate Matt,s honesty about how the vehicles are made today.

[@endofunk2174]

Technology for the sake of technology is never a good thing.

[@desertrat1357]

Me too. I will never own anything newer than 2005. Older cars are much better in my opinion

[@G35Jeesh]

my 2001 4runner is going to grave with me ... rust free

[@CRneu]

@@desertrat1357 really dumb take. Modern cars are way more reliable. There are plenty of great innovations happening but also plenty of bad ones. This has always been true, you can go to any decade and find plenty of horrible "new technology" that people claimed ruined cars. But the fact remains that a modern car will easily reach 300k miles with basic maintenance/warranty repairs. You aren't getting that with a car made before 2005, especially if you rough it up. The main issue with traction control systems is people don't know how to use them, when to use them, how to disable them, etc and a lot of folks are taking cars to places they shouldn't go(which isn't a modern problem).

[@desertrat1357]

@@CRneu I have a 2003 Saturn Vue with the 4 banger and it has 367,000 miles on it. Still keeps on going. Not to jinx it now, but it has been a very reliable car

[@josephrabant7432]

I just got hip to this channel, instantly hooked! The whole crew are so solid/genuine people. The 4x4 content, mathematical rope configurations, rock climbing, and this whole off roading community is amazing. These recoveries and VGG keep my phone batt on the low 24/7

[@GusCarlson]

Matt: "There won't be any more impedances... the phone won't ring and I'll get a full night's sleep." Sounds like the beginnings of an exciting new video!

[@bluegrallis]

Yea, that was probably a dream, then the phone rang about 3 hours after he started dreaming and the dream ended.

[@berkc06]

Can't wait for the Ed's LJ's next episode.

[@sslmtz8]

I think that’s what we’re all waiting for 😂

[@azizhachimi8744]

Same here Bud!

[@bannedone3ice138]

Same 👍🏻

[@Atlanticsoutheasthillbilly]

Come stop by fab rats channel and find out. Thats paul with the white toyota

[@mikeworkman3593]

They already played the last golden nugget episode. The rest is on Fab Rats YT channel

[@ericjohnson8482]

Love that Scout, we had one just like it, those things were unstoppable, but at night you could listen to the body rust away.

[@HM2SGT]

Reminds me of when my short bed stepside GMC got stuck in silt just a wee bit too far down a boat ramp in a river very near the Atlantic. Flood tide was due to begin shortly, water was almost up to the top of the tailgate & just getting near the bottom of the front bumper. It must’ve been a really slow day in Kittery, I think every peace officer in town came to see the show. The tow driver told me he could pull me out for 50 bucks, or 250 if he had to get on his hands and knees and hook up to the plow frame. I gladly crawled and got soaked up to my armpits and I thought that was pretty fair!

[@ericrayburn9778]

Just throwing this out here… If you guys ever decided to make a morrvair 1:10 scale body for rc crawlers, I’d definitely buy one

[@ieism1]

I was looking for a digital file of one to 3d resin print, but it's a rare car. I have my own car on an scx24 rc chassis printed, a fun project.

[@closewatermelon]

bro I've been tempted to make a scx10.2 Cherokee into the banana.... I second this!

[@sushihamster1]

@@closewatermelon there that injora body that gets not bad reviews. I think folks have used that one. I’m thinking of doing a banana too.

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

I would definitely buy one!

[@bassdrumflextime1253]

or 1:10 scale Banana body

[@ferddoes1498]

Next time someone is stuck tell them to push and hold the traction control button that will turn traction control off and ESC (electronic stability control) off you need both off to play off road !! 😁

[@vannoyssanitation3503]

So I have a 2011 Dodge 2500 Laramie and I can't find a traction control button on it nowhere

[@mattv5281]

@@vannoyssanitation3503 on some cars there's no button, so you have to pull the ESC fuse.

[@seantierson2633]

Wow, good tip! Just got my first suby amd headed into brutal northern NY winter where I know I'm gonna get up to some stupid stuff...

[@emc84]

When you put it in 4 low it turns all that off. At least in the chevys it does.

[@DirtyScab]

@@vannoyssanitation3503 Your truck doesn't have traction/stability control. That was added in 2012+ model years when it became legally mandated.

[@jannieduiwel3130]

Ive been binge watching videos from 10 months ago and I just want to tell you guys you are so wholesome and such good people. Keep up the great content

[@ClawBoss]

Oh man what a mess. Good work guys 👍🏼

[@tonymiller5841]

The way you lifted the back of that track with Jeep's winch. GENIUS.

[@MRTano512]

Another easy way to do it is grab your spare if you can and put it back a few feet at the rear of the truck under the tow line. The tire and wheel will create the lift on the line hence pulling the truck up.

[@rickkopfler8447]

@@MRTano512 like pulling a tree trunk. Wondering if the spare would just sink. Maybe put the spare on a traction board.

[@puntacanaman1]

When things are mired deeply like that, you definitely want to hook short and high to give a lifting effect. Two ropes end to end like that are just pulling it endways against the shelf. I'm surprised Matt did it that way with all his experience. Sometimes you can't get close but they could here.

[@erinrow399]

That Subaru was so lucky to get stuck in front of them lol no grump, no upset, just help pulling them out

[@SJCDAVE]

Another entertaining episode. Who knew that an off-road tow/rescue company could provide this quality of entertainment every week?! Matt, his family, and his crew are the perfect story tellers. No writers, producers, or actors could come close to making a show this consistently entertaining.

[@andyrbush]

Amazing how Rudy's truck stayed on top of the mud even when lifting the other truck. Just shows in part the value of the right wheels and tires.

[@aaronmodlin1871]

And the light weight of the XJ.

[@dgmills5351]

That was one of the most stubborn pulls for you to "Get Em Out"! Good determination Matt and Crew!

[@thedave513]

There's Rudy. Nice! Saving the day...again.

[@CheeseLayong]

Awesome explanation about the newer cars with traction control. "...won't make it in our sand...". "Theres a subaru coming out this way..." lol

[@kathyhathaway8823]

I think everyone still has a little kid in them . Matt has to show every now an then that auto is a monster power house . Great job

[@ryurc3033]

Subie stuck in sand just made me laugh. New Tec is so fantastic

[@Macky4941]

I normally see newer Subies having a blast in sand and snow, I think this person just has zero offroading experience and was loaded down with people. Plus those tires didn't look the best for sand, I think it was a hybrid as well.

[@winchell406]

Subies just suck!

[@Ganiscol]

Just got to know how to switch the gizmos off.

[@billnalder1017]

CONGRATS on the 1.6 MILLION views on the epic recovery of Ed's Suzuki- part 2!!!!!!..i contributed to 3 of those views myself- i watched it over and over!

[@marxxs7626]

I put down 3 myself.

[@DLWELD]

Nice how the computers know best. "Sorry Dave, I can't let you spin your tires." "We're here forever - I've given up."

[@No.Good.Guy.]

Found you guys about a week or so ago. This is definitely one of my new favorite channels. Hope the crew is having a great week!

[@DavidMartinez-cq3hx]

Good morning Matt from soggy California! Your lucky you got the Golden Nugget out before that monster storm a few days ago because it rained and snowed so much😆 Keep up the great work and hope to see you guys in the Sierra Nevada again.

[@spacemanski]

I assume it was shot months ago.

[@DavidMartinez-cq3hx]

@@spacemanski why do you assume it's months ago? Didn't you hear Matt say there was already snow in the Sierra Nevada? Didn't you see Interstate 80 covered in snow as they were driving from Reno? They had several small snowstorms earlier this month it was probably one of those storms.

[@jiggystardust]

Seeing that the Dixie fire had 100% perimeter containment was a rare source of good news this week.

[@metalmike669]

I think they were out here oct 6-7th. We got sprinkles morning of Oct 7th in GV

[@CaseyBillings]

So glad I found this channel. I used to rock a TJ with a 6” lift. We ran a little community recovery back in the day for winter recovery’s/off-road etc.. . Interesting seeing some of the ways you go about the recovery. Great work and very informative

[@emike09]

Ah we've all been there, learning our vehicles limits and needed a little help, that was awesome of you guys.

[@authenticallyempowered222]

Matt your a good dude!! All of your crew are a bunch of very compassionate people my hats off to all!!! Next time I’m in Washington visiting my family I would love to meet you guys, but not in that situation or maybe soooo…🙋🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

I’ve been in the Subaru situation but in an Acura in snow with 6 speed manual. You can turn off the VSA, but the problem is the drive-by-wire throttle. You can floor it and nothing happens, because the PCM has decided you have no traction and gives up.

[@myoonifer4444]

there actually is a way, probably have to search some forums for the process.

[@mgtibbetts1]

@@myoonifer4444 I believe with newer Subarus you pull the 7.5 amp fuse labeled "STOP" for the stop lights. This should disable all VDC and Traction Control function.

[@orale_vato]

@@mgtibbetts1 better off lighting it on fire.

[@frenchonion4595]

Yeah the computer can control the throttle body. I removed mine with HPtuners

[@lightfighter540]

I have a 17 STI and have no problem spinning all the tires in loam or mud when i'm rally crossing it. I'm so glad that technology wasn't warranted for something that is supposed to be rallied.

[@seth.graham]

The Subaru traction system can handle certain types of sand. I've tooled around in my crosstrek in the sand hills of Nebraska and never had an issue and there's several spots with big mounds of loose sand. That stuff you got down in Utah is another matter entirely, it's crazy how completely it confuses the computer. Maybe companies should start doing test drives down there to figure it out.

[@larrybe2900]

How much would shutting off the engine and starting over help if any?

[@bryanlewis8891]

Just don't buy a Stupidru.

[@cenccenc946]

yea, but if a company is selling a vehicle as "off-road", "Aventura", or "sport", then there should be full ability to over ride the traction nannies.

[@dartmoordave]

Maybe companies should actually get someone who knows how to get it offroad? Highlight the shortcomings. This is proof the testing was sketchy at best.

[@knightwolf1872]

​@@cenccenc946 you usually can fully disable by holding the TC button for 5-30 seconds on most vehicles. Just pushing it once usually just partially disables some features, often just stability control. This lets drivers have some fun on the track or dirt without it getting out of control. Likely a liability thing for the manufactures.

[@doortech8227]

Damn!! If you've had three yanks from the Morvair and you're still stuck, you know you did a super job of finding quicksand!

[@kenlow812]

I stubbled on this channel a couple days ago and I can't stop watching. I really dont care about off roading but I still find myself glued to the videos. I thought about it for a while and I think what is drawing me in his Matt's personality. He seems some kind and caring. He never has a bad word to say, at least on camera, about his clients and after watching several videos he has had plenty of opportunity. Anyway love the channel!

[@karlschwaber7006]

Thank you Matt for telling Subaru owners that they are not sand vehicles. They are very good for an off road car but I have seen so many stuck in the sand. The sand in the dunes here is also blowsand and it seems like as soon as they get into the sand they sink to the frame.

[@davec.3198]

Jumbo shrimp Off road car

[@nathanhardman4912]

Wrong...Subaru's are not good off road vehicles. There is a reason nobody makes aftermarket lift/suspense kits for Subaru's.

[@pepperjack26]

ADF, Primitive, Ironman, SST, Flatout to name a few. Still does not qualify us for driving on sand. Computers are the biggest issue

[@vitaminb4869]

Subarus are AWD city cars. Not meant for any real off road.

[@cheekibreeki1270]

@@nathanhardman4912 You clearly haven't looked for lift/suspension components for subarus. They are fine off road vehicles for the average person taking it off road 3 times a year. But not good for a person trying to build an overland vehicle they use weekly.

[@traumazombie3843]

That was sick how Rudy rolled up hooked it and lifted the rear end up

[@davidsanders1991]

Hay-Fay is a good assistant. Camera guy and helps with the rescues. What a guy!

[@trimpe04]

“Cats Playing”. That is the sign of a true boss. You have to play just as much as you work.

[@sssxxxttt]

I laughed at that moment. It was a Bill Watterson cartoon moment

[@lkporter1989]

Heck yeah. New video on my Bday! Have an awesome day and stay safe out there

[@jacobhardy2849]

I’m sure you already know this but to those that don’t if you push your traction control button it shuts some of the controls down but if you press and hold it it shuts it all the way off. Don’t know about a Subaru but most new vehicles I’ve driven this is the case. Matt you and your crew are fun to watch and I’ve binge watched your shows for the past week and a half every night. Keep them coming.

[@seansvid]

Brilliant rescue. Love it when the job is tough enough to call Rudy in!

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

Notification squad!🔥🔥🔥

[@burpengaryjosh5614]

👍

[@burpengaryjosh5614]

Hope you're doing well my man!💥🇭🇲

[@Aleks_Mechanics]

@@burpengaryjosh5614 thanks, all good here🎉 hope you're doing well over there as well🤴🎉🎉

[@burpengaryjosh5614]

@@Aleks_Mechanics always good down here mate, warm weather and thunder storms☀️⛈️

[@carlsandvik2893]

@ Matt, I saw you at Mt. Carmel that morning as we stopped at the car show on the way home to So. Cal. You looked tired that morning and the Morrvair looked to have been worked the night before so I didn't fan-boy on you - LOL. That - and you were talking to someone. I hope you got a good night's sleep :) I'll need to stop by the shop in April, when there for an event, to thank you all for the great content and shake a hand or two.

[@knivesinedc]

Momentum is key with Subaru's, especially the NA powered ones or models with CVT's. I use my 2017 Ford Escape to soft road with, and it has no aftermarket support. It's saving grace is that the traction control is either full on or full off. If I turn TCS off, it will spin the tires seemingly until it kills itself. That combined with the solid torque from the 2.0 Ecoboost has gotten me through some pretty sketchy stuff 😂😂

[@joemollet]

Damn Matt, your days sometime seem to never end!! Good dude you are and your employees to jump out and help!!!

[@CUBEoneVX]

For these new cars you have to press and hold Traction control for it to disable all its features. So keep that in mind Matt.

[@Edmonam]

As far as I know first push disables traction control and second push and hold disables vehicle stability control (In almost all the new cars). And Matt is smarter than you think, he knows what he’s doing ;-)

[@Slazlo-Brovnik]

There is no standard or uniform method to do that. Some carmakers support what you are describing, others disable stability control on holding it, my BMW allows to switch off everything somewhere deep down the menu on the screen, some do not offer that at all. There is a net trick though: Read the fucking manual. Right when you get the vehicle. So many people don't do that ... because a car is a car, right? We all know how all cars work, right?

[@MrKayakinglife]

This is why I like old school subarus and the 5 speed manual.

[@project850]

I think the thing I like most about these videos is that everyone involved is so friendly and positive; they are a great team and I love watching them do what they do.

[@user-wr1lh2hq2i]

Matt is absolutely awesome, simply the best!! I challenge any off rig to beat Matt in a real off road recovery!!! My bet is on Matt and his team, hand down!.!

[@jimmiecoffelt1956]

I truly enjoy watching Matt’s recovery’s he’s team is true to there job

[@CodyRatliff1]

Thanks for the videos guys! I'm always excited when see the notification that's there is a new Matt's Off Road Recovery video! That Subaru was like "Nope, ain't doin' that"

[@Deatomizer]

Did heavy duty towing for Golden State Towing and Recovery at the bottom of the Grapevine in Castaic California many many years ago and man does this bring back fun memories.

[@rockymountainrotary2005]

True words from Matt about the new car issue that Subaru was facing. I prefer the way my 09 does it. Press the traction control off button, floor it, dump the clutch, and off you go with the engine screaming and sand/mud/snow flying from all 4 tires. Sometimes all the fancy tech falls short of just giving it full beans when you need to. Great video as always!

[@rantonio]

That was one tough recovery! Great job Matt!

[@yknott.1493]

Sometimes it helps to shovel the mud to the sides of the tires to allow air in the tires hole in mud like that.

[@michaelh.9794]

That was the Nastiest Pull I've Ever seen you guys deal with!! Great Job Guys!!!

[@jasonmichaeljimenez]

That was one patient, good little baby.

[@tex_gil117]

It's a good thing that Subaru had those cool mud flares. Really helped him out...😂

[@Leg239]

On my Subaru sti you have to press and hold the traction control button down for a few seconds to completely turn off TC. If you just press it, it goes to track mode and lessens the ability of the TC but will still stop you from spinning the wheels.

[@micahwest5347]

“On my subaru” - something I will never have to say.

[@matthewgaines10]

What he was going into wasn't suited for a modern AWD system anyways. He's fortunate to get stuck there versus further out in the sand. Subaru (particularly the older ones) are full of utility but this was too much.

[@Slazlo-Brovnik]

@@micahwest5347I like how people who want to help by sharing information get discouraged here. LOL

[@micahwest5347]

@@Slazlo-Brovnik oh did I shut him down? Did he have more to share with the rock crawling Subaru community?

[@Slazlo-Brovnik]

@@micahwest5347 This time probably not. Next time he might hesitate.

[@jamex3064]

GREAT job done again by a great team , i never had any doubt what so ever with your experience and abilities with any recoveries you guys and gals came across , always a great job done by the Matt and his team.. from sydney down under..

[@natcalverley4344]

Modern vehicles with all the nanny state electronic computerized safety systems have absolutely no place off road. Where I live in British Columbia we don’t have much sand but we have lots of steep mountainous rocky, snowy muddy terrain ,playing in sand is a very different game. Watching these videos really makes one appreciate the differences in terrain.

[@clubsport9334]

In the bush in Australia we refer to that type of sloppy mud as "pus"

[@Rat-Builder]

Eeeuuu!

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

LOL, that is awesome. It really captures how it is to be avoided at all costs.

[@traceylocke8690]

Apt name, it's about the same consistency.

[@iansmith6086]

These trucks are so old-fashioned none of their doors are made out of wood.

[@shawnbrennan7526]

I just hope somebody with woodworking skills builds a cool door for Ed’s Suzuki instead of that plywood thing he has on there.

[@Sashazur]

@@shawnbrennan7526 I agree they need to stick with wood in that side! And maybe they should add a periscope too, since that’s another part of that car’s history now.

[@alfredocarpaneto5976]

That Subaru driver is special

[@joeywest386]

the short 'chain' did the job.!! long ropes r fine in sand, but u need the upwards pull in mud.!

[@CorradoRacer]

loving the tire slayer inside the tunnel woot woot

[@2403rygar]

I had a Subaru years ago. Everyone was telling me how amazing they are and how they glide in the sand. First time in the sand at Sand Hollow I got about 25 feet before I got stuck. It was up for sale a couple weeks later.

[@paintballthieupwns]

Depends on the sand - I never get stuck on beaches as they weigh so much less than most other 4x4's - but that stuff... yeah not even going to try it.

[@2403rygar]

@@paintballthieupwns It was great everywhere else. Sand hollow is just nuts

[@WhoThisGuy515]

@@2403rygar yeah that stuff needs lots of surface area on the tires to stay on top of it. Low pros with 35psi aren't going to cut it no matter what vehicle they are on.

[@pkingpure100]

Yeah subaru is good for easier off roading trails, other than that, it will fail. At the end of the day it is AWD, but some people don't really know that there is a difference between AWD and 4WD

[@stephandoan]

I have a 2015 STI and drove it in Wyoming sand with no problems at all.

[@darrylvohs5526]

I love listening to the Morvaire, one of the best sounding vehicles I've ever heard.

[@profeex9789]

Glad the channels picking up traction, you guys deserve it!

[@FarrellMcGovern]

I love my 2012 Subaru Forester, but the newer ones with a CVT transmission really suck galactic muffins for any type of hard off-road travelling. The people over at TFL Offroad have shown time and again that the new Subarus just don't have the oomph to do what they used to do with a real transmission.

[@jellojoe00]

They never show the Forester.

[@ourtube2693]

Tell me you’re AWD without telling me you’re AWD

[@utahradioman]

Way to go Rudy! Sometimes it takes two vehicles to do the job of one. I love winches too ❤ Nice work guys!!!😃❤👍💪

[@mikeekim1972]

I'm a newbie....love the recovery videos..you guys work hard well done...be safe.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Cool vid!!! Man lake mud as the level goes down is the worst!!!! I got my YJ stunk to the frame and it took a deuce and a half to get me out. She stunk for almost a year as all the mud fell off from the little spots I could not see to hit at the car wash. The carpet was also removed!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 But it was fun!!!!

[@carmineredd1198]

my Ferrari wouldn't have gotten stuck, i mostly use it to pull logs out of the woods so it's used to mud

[@BTSCONSTREMOD]

Looks like a good job for Casey's nodwell and he was out there for that event. At least you got it out. 😏

[@johnhowell1546]

The big kid smile that Matt gets when he floors it...never gets old...

[@patrickhorvath2684]

You. A guy thing , and it never gets old. Especially the sound of a throaty V-8 in a tunnel ; )

[@johnhowell1546]

@@patrickhorvath2684 Agreed!

[@patrickhorvath2684]

@@johnhowell1546 Sure miss my built '72 K-5 Blazer, from when I lived in CO. Went over many passes in that thing. Lots of backcountry trout fishing too..

[@johnhowell1546]

@@patrickhorvath2684 Went from a 5.4 V8 with nice dual exhaust to the 3.5 ecoboost...love the pep and mileage of the ecoboost, but sure do miss the rumble...lol

[@bruceleealmighty]

Loved the way you used the jeep to lift the back end of the truck. Love this stuff.

[@johnme7049]

I do love how Matt is ever the optimist; No more problems, no calls, I'm getting a full nights sleep. Here's hoping! :D

[@AscendingBliss]

That's the one single terrain that I have never seen someone get out of by themselves. Even if you have the gnarliest boggers money can buy, there's no way to get any traction because there is zero friction within the silt and "mud". You'll have a better chance getting up a 40 degree slope of pure black ice than getting out of this stuff.

[@danberg9874]

Its called traction control gents and you can turn it off. Its meant for icy roads mainly to stop you from spinning. Had he turned it off on the Subaru you wouldn't have needed to help him. Love the channel. I just discovered it a week ago and now I'm binge watching lol.

[@everready19373]

I got stuck like that once in my Renault GLS5. We were at Lake Sacedon in Spain. Man what a nightmare that was. One tough lesson learned.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Holy Mud Pit! And lol at the clueless Subaru driver xD

[@888johnmac]

but the subaru has an expedition roof rack , it should be fine .. lol

[@MichaelSteeves]

The Subaru is smart enough to know its limits.

[@jerrycann6374]

The reviews for the Subaru makes you think it can go anywhere.

[@cenccenc946]

Amazing that the automakers keep building more and more "SUVs" or "Trucks" with an "off-road" or "sport" themes, and then totally disable all such features via traction nannies and computers. All the new stuff on the market is mostly pavement princesses.

[@ls66]

Hey man it's built with love.

[@Toad_Moto]

Is it just me or would Matt make an excellent cartoon character that teaches kids about, well, stuff. 🤣

[@mediocreman2]

They're called Dads, and unfortunately they're kind of rare these days.

[@Toad_Moto]

@@mediocreman2 I'm a dad. 👊

[@pvbronco]

The burn out in the tunnel was the best, loved the grin on Matt's face

[@jonathanmutie997]

Love this channel from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@75ihtruck]

Man if the guy in the scout would've just gotten out of the way.

[@Russianmafia10]

Literally

[@williambenson6166]

I came to say that

[@TheHopson]

Guy was a complete dumbass! Just move god damn!

[@mikeburns4510]

Yeah the scout was in the way for sure.. not the Subaru itself.

[@75ihtruck]

Best part. It was me!

[@waynebake1123]

That Subaru was a joke!

[@ChuckHickl]

On another note, I think Jefe is one of the unsung heroes of Matt's Off-Road Recovery. His military training comes out when the times get tough and he stays as cool as a cucumber.

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

lol poor guy, he got a good lesson though--bet he'll never stick a rig on the wrong side of the reeds again!

[@susanneshaw6234]

MAKE A FEW SHIRTS FOR KIDS; THEY WOULD LOOK SO CUTE

[@rackemwells]

“Are we stuck?” “Yea, definitely” “Well we better bury it to the frame, that’ll probably help”

[@JeepTrailsandBarbells]

"No keep going i can still see light coming from the other side" "Okay now saw the wheels back and forth until the front is packed with a few hundred pounds of mud"

[@rpalmer274]

Famous words

[@philb5593]

You have to be completely stuck be fire calling help. You don’t want to be one of those calls where Matt can just drive it out. In all seriousness, I think they just sunk very fast. You can go from ok to on the frame in a few tire rotations.

[@rackemwells]

@@philb5593 You’re right though, those calls are pretty funny. “So you’re definitely stuck” “Oh yea, no way this is gonna drive out of here” “Hold my camera”

[@FonicsSuck]

Shout out to the little one who appeared so chill during the entire experience with dad! Dad vibes.

[@yetisiedzinski1007]

That kiddo had some patience! Nice job

[@lolbuster01]

It's doing the weird thing where the traction control isn't actually off when it's supposed to be.

[@jakeweber9787]

Every vehicle will turn the traction control back on even if you've manually switched it off. Try it. Turn it off and then go drift around a corner on a dirt road. The computer nanny will turn it back on. If you offroad a lot, you need to install a hard bypass switch.

[@davec.3198]

@@jakeweber9787 That hasn't been true on any of my cars or SUVs.

[@jakeweber9787]

@@davec.3198 wanna bet?

[@hazmatt_bignell]

Pressing the traction control button partially disables the traction control system Holding the traction control button completely disables the traction control system

[@jaredhenschell193]

@@jakeweber9787 to say “every vehicle” is a bit of a bold statement 😂 seeing as my golf can turn traction off and it stays off no matter what you do including reverse donuts and ebrake drifting. Sure many newer cars never truly turn traction off but to say “every vehicle” is completely false.

[@N8RTH]

That Crosstrek is capable, but that CVT is what’s holding it back. We’ve been there, where we couldn’t move in the snow. Literally, floored, traction off, X-Mode or not, and nothing. Hate our Crosstrek.

[@TJMartinek]

I was going to say... I thought there was something wrong with it. I've got the Manual Crosstrek and I've driven on sand like that countless times and never had an issue.

[@RyanVasquez6089]

@@TJMartinek When you have the manual the computer can't limit you

[@beealzebub4338]

I hate CVT's in anything ! Give me real gears.

[@Freneticburn]

I think TFLtruck or one of their other channels had a good demonstration about how the CVTs ruin the subaru. Pedal to the floor and nothing spinning

[@pkingpure100]

It is also AWD, so it can't really do rough off roading like Sand or deep snow or rock crawling

[@jamesbigham9036]

Matt you guys did an amazing job on getting that truck out of the mud you kept adapting the plan which is something I respect about you and your team. I can't believe someone would try to drive a Subaru in sand that was crazy. This video was educational because I never knew there was a back way into Sand hollow until this video

[@murraychapple1797]

Love the even keel approach to every recovery. Also, the way Matt shares with everyone and anyone the knowledge he has of the terrain, the machines and the projects is fantastic. We see lots of airing down the tires - what do y'all use to air them back up? Haven't seen any kind of inflator in use yet... Cheers!

[@Sebastopolmark]

Matt always says to the customer " How U doin' today?". That's like going to the doctors office and they say "How are you today?" I say - "Well I have been better and would prefer not to be here, but thanks for asking! !! !!!"

[@jeremyg9240]

I'm an auto mechanic and I get the same problem. "Well if I was doing well I wouldn't need to be here!" Nobody likes bringing their car to the mechanic lol

[@TheHolypoopstick]

I don't know if your American but its just colloquial. I say that to everyone no matter what the circumstance is as well.