Wrecked the Cuda... Bought a Bronco Raptor...

[@jonathanhuman7333]

Dr Matt explaining dr things 😂 “It’s like a pot hole, just put some patch in it!”

[@tripprogers4814]

Yeah.. surprised that he didn’t use the medical term “Thingy” in that description lol

[@hanksadventures4132]

Can we all just take a min to appreciate that mere ran a sub 9 min mile for 26.2 miles... thats impressive as hell

[@nooknerdz]

Fun tip..."speaker" wire (single pair, unshielded) works very well for DC power wiring needs. Of course, you need to use a large enough gauge wire. With LED lights, you can get away with 16AWG, but I always prefer 14AWG to be safe. You can get this cable with a black jacket. This would hide well in your enclosure and make things just easier. I suggest you call your AV contractor and ask for some. They always have miles of speaker cable laying around.

[@beccac6451]

Prayers for a fast healing on Mere. Thank god you got that cuda stopped. We cannot have anything happening to you!! Be safe out there.

[@cliffordlatko1901]

Feel better, Mere. Speedy recovery

[@mymarriedlife]

Glad you are okay man and praying for a speedy recovery for Mere

[@jannettaktibbs7268]

OMG!! Lincoln is getting so big! I remember when he was just a tiny boy that could barely talk. 🤧 I love this family so much. Such cool, loving people. ❤️ Blessed be Carrikers. 🙌

[@rynoxroberts]

it was so good to meet you and roman the other day at bunker branding! i’m glad you weren’t injured after the cuda went haywire. thank you so much for taking the time to take a picture with me. you guys made my trip!

[@alexwalker2582]

6:38 The Escalade might not actually need both front shocks. It's a good idea to replace both when one fails on a high-mileage vehicle though, as when one fails it usually means the other is not far behind (probably why both were recommended). That said, if you really need to save a few dollars you can replace just the one that is currently bad and replace the other later on. It'll cost more long term than replacing them both at once, labor time wise, but it's an option.

[@thepigdogpigdog2770]

Poor Matt hes so hard done buy!!!!

[@mattm6834]

I'm sure $2300 would kill him right now. He'd probably end up homeless

[@SanguinemLuna]

Glad you're okay after the Cuda started running away. Of all of the ways for you to possibly go out, you'd think it'd be something caused by firearms given some of the crazy stuff you do over on Demo Ranch, not almost from a runaway Cummins Cuda. 😅 Stay safe Matt, you're too good of a soul for this world to lose this soon in life. I hope Mere has a speedy recovery too. ❤

[@Malibuair]

I'm glad to hear Demo Ranch is ok. Let's look at the bright side of things...this means there will be a Muscle Rod Shop and a Holden Bros video soon!

[@jefferyyoung6836]

That’s what happens when you talk about putting small turbos on the Cuda. She heard you and showed you disrespect! You better sit down with her and explain that you love her and you are just helping her to be better. Matt you need to do it!

[@itsneight1260]

@@jefferyyoung6836 or its long past time to put her down. Should have been the first vehicle he got rid of. Or perhaps showing why he never should have started that project to begin with.

[@RyanConnell5150]

​@@itsneight1260 take your negativity elsewhere.

[@shanem4399]

​@@itsneight1260 someone's pissy

[@nathancummins8728]

@@RyanConnell5150Matt had a close friend die is an off-roading accident. This is the correct response to have. He should sell it. His kids aren’t even in highschool yet.

[@rydaddy2867]

I'm looking forward to the Holden Bros video on WHY it ran away now... Reasons a 12V can run away, off the top of my head; 1) Oil leaking into the intake via the turbo 2) Bad governor in the IP 3) Misadjusted metering rod; they can catch if they are set out too far And the one my truck has done a couple times, though not really "running away", just uncontrolled throttle, 4) Sticky metering plungers, or the metering rod, from running ULSD in an IP designed for slippery, sulfured diesel (tolerances too tight w/o the added lubricity). Adding a high-quality diesel lubricant with each tank of fuel seems to have fixed this for me, fortunately!

[@amorton94]

I can't imagine what Matt thinks "getting up there in miles" means in regards to the Escalade. It's probably still like new lol.

[@f1lip797]

prob like 80k

[@sr972]

Prob 50k

[@charlessalmond7076]

Hes like Decapprio with women. Over 23k, he's done.

[@ajaxracing]

Before the first oil change 🤣

[@JenkinsB]

and $2300 for repairs is expensive, cut to the cuda.... lol....

[@johnclack1645]

Glad you are ok king of the demolitia

[@mattrogers8280]

Not a Raptor but we’ve had our Bronco for almost a year now. Absolutely love it. Black Diamond with Sasquatch

[@DebbiesTravelGuide]

Same, our wildtrak just hit 21k miles in just under a year and a half. It's an absolute blast

[@OMG_No_Way]

Same. We’ve had a Badlands SAS for about 16 months now. 19k on it.

[@jeffprice6421]

"I might be the most persuasive dude ever"...Truer words were never spoken.. Preciate you bro. Too funny.

[@williamluttrell9833]

So glad your okay! Run-away diesels are nasty business for sure.. your lucky Matt!!

[@marthahagar6506]

Prayers for a full recovery Mere. 🙏🏼

[@ballisticsnipes.5532]

Glad you’re okay Matt, we’ve lost too many legends recently, mainly ken block.. can’t lose you as well man.

[@seldoon_nemar]

For anyone with a diesel concerend about a runaway that doesn't have a gate valve like Matt here did tankfully Keep a decent size CO2 extinguisher in the vehicle, usually with a knife. if the engine runs away, if you can pop the hood, stab a soft spot pre-turbo, insert the fire extinguisher and empty it. the engine can't run on CO2, it will choke an die. you might toast the tubo hitting it with thermal shock like that, but a turbo is way cheaper than a block or a fire. even drychem ones will work if there's no better option, but you're cleaning a hell of a mess out of the guts of the engine then

[@benkelsey3600]

Glad you're ok, the cuda thing could've been worse. Thanks Matt for letting Mere get a bronco, it's pretty cool. :D

[@NathanTenney]

I think you mean it cuda been worse...

[@EvilDeadFan11]

I love Meredith's Bronco She's badass. Hope your knee heals well after your recent surgery

[@trailguy]

MERE: I had knee problems and couldn’t run at all because it hurt like heck, but I discovered that i could run on an elliptical. If you want to keep running, maybe do most training on an elliptical to reduce wear. Plus glucosamine may have been helping, too, I did both. Good luck!

[@themotorhino1331]

Right on. Welcome to the Bronco family. We have had ours almost a year after waiting two years from our reservation.

[@Korsm08]

Matt: Mere just had knee surgery so we are taking it easy. Also Matt: Let us yeet this new Bronco over a curb with Mere inside.

[@johnwilson2338]

So...Meredith had a good run!🤣🤣 Sorry Mere'. Dad jokes, I can't help myself.

[@its-butters58]

Love how it took over a year to build the cuda, then just wrecks a beautiful machine

[@missingremote4388]

Now good for Cuda yard ornament

[@f1lip797]

thats wrecked for you?

[@its-butters58]

@@f1lip797 i guess not lol

[@its-butters58]

@@f1lip797 also - the title of the video says "wrecked"... just sayin

[@f1lip797]

@@its-butters58 you really dont know how yt works, do you?

[@thomasford9204]

Gonna need some big bug zappers out at the range with those lights.

[@dontask8979]

Hope Matt realizes the Meredith will probably never give up her Raptor. Hope she's feeling better soon.

[@RyanConnell5150]

Then he'll have an excuse to get another one.

[@tripprogers4814]

@@RyanConnell5150 ..or get the Raptor ARRRGH

[@yoominbi]

Never heard/seen Matt shaking before. Life definitely flashed before his eyes.

[@jeanetteshawredden5643]

❤️ Best wishes Mere for a speedy recovery

[@nikolahandabaka]

Hey matt little tip for lights on ranch: you can hook up negative treminal on baterry to your metal construciton than u need just hook up your lights negative terminal on the construction. Pozitive you need wire. Like the car. 😊 less wire.

[@GuyConscious]

Wishing a speedy recovery to both Mere and the Cuda!! Also, yet again predicting "Colorado"..

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

That's a crazy high-powered engine to have run away on you. Definitely could have been a lot worse. Thankfully you're smart and know what to do.

[@Sintaxx]

Matt, let's take a moment to remember why your channels are as great and as popular as they are.. Yes, YOU. I see you, and I see your videos, and I know that the channels are successful because of YOU. Just stating that publicly :) The real draw of your content is what you're up to, what you're tinkering with, and what you're planning!! Looking forward to the upcoming Grand Reveal of your next venture!!

[@noodlelynoodle.]

It's gonna be sad when he retires from doing videos cause he really is one of the most wholesome people on here

[@christopherlenahan3906]

Best option in a runaway is neutral, jfyi. To save the motor if you anticipate a potential runaway again would be an oilfield safety shutoff. Being a Positive Air Shutoff. When tripped it will fully block the intake

[@Hillol_Brahma21]

king of Demolitia was just inches away from seriously hurting himself, yet he remained calm...Hats off to Dr Demo for his composer n not loosing his temper ❤️... Speedy Recovery to Mere 🔥

[@gofoats]

He was wearing his brown pants.

[@davidsanders4703]

Matt a man NEVER apologizes for driving a BIG TRUCK!

[@Kyle_Lowrey]

5:35 Matt convincing himself and Mare to buy a Bronco Raptor.. 😂🧐

[@PhilG999]

@9:05 Runaway Diesels are no fun. It's usually a turbo seal that goes and dumps engine oil in. I used to work for Deutz here in Atlanta as a Warranty Engineer and one day we had a brand new V12 twin turbo monster on the dyno. Bosch injection pump governor failed, and it ran away. Everybody else did too except Hans the shop foreman. He stood there and disconnected the fuel line. Brand new engine. We took it apart later and found it was *just* about to scatter itself (and anyone nearby)! Totally scrap! 😮

[@12345678907830]

do you have a neutral lockout on your transmission? it feels like to me that it would have been possible to throw it in neutral and cut the engine off in the same motion whilst hitting the brake. Regardless glad youre ok

[@christineschwartz8269]

Oh my goodness,,😲,, glad to see your ok.👍,, Now that's a snazzy new vehicle you got there..😊. I wish Mere a speedy recovery 💖... Thank you for sharing

[@AlanS_DGC]

Dude yes. Meredith needs a bronco raptor without a doubt. You got a like and a comment from me.

[@R.T.Schaefer]

Should probably throw another switch on that porch connected to some IR illuminator's... That way, you can do full Night Vision videos with IR illumination at night, and no visible light needed since NOD's are in your future.

[@kevinbutton4580]

Steering components can be replaced you cant...glad your ok Matt

[@BrokeWrench]

Its actually not the steering or anything. A runaway diesel is when its stuck at full throttle. It was impressive the ditch was deep enough to make the cuda look like it didnt even have a tire on the right front though. Swallowing 40" tires is impressive

[@kevinbutton4580]

​@Broke Wrench how he hit that ditch like that definitely gonna bend some steering stuff

[@BrokeWrench]

@@kevinbutton4580 i guess that makes sense, but with the power and tires id hope any weakspots would be upgraded. I stretched out a curved endlink once in a crash but in a much lighter duty vehicle. Everything stayed together but the hole in the draglink got egg shaped. Never would have guessed a cast iron knuckle could bend 35 to 45 degrees without breaking lol

[@connerzabriskie5864]

Hey Matt I actually had an almost identical surgery a few years ago, had a patch of cartilage that had gotten worn out from my kneecap though for different reasons. The tissue the tried using unfortunately didn’t hold and they had to actually get a donor piece of cartilage to put in. Wishing you two the best and I hope Meridith recovers quickly ♥️

[@JMC9837]

Sounds like you had engine oil build up in your inner cooler, get enough boost going that the cummins is running on engine oil so shutting the fuel down won't kill it! Make sure the turbos aren't leaking oil into the intake side of the turbo.

[@dieselwrencher]

I'd bet it's a stuck barrel and plunger in the injection pump. If it was oil from the turbos, it would be smoking horribly.

[@JMC9837]

@dieselwrencher no that's not true, had a 7.3 powerstoke do it to me no black smoke at all

[@JMC9837]

Not saying your wrong the pump is turned up and could have problems.

[@dieselwrencher]

@@JMC9837 I should have said if it was oil it would be gray smoke. I bet if he takes the AFC housing off the pump and looks down he will find the rack stuck. He said he tried restarting it and it tried to runaway again. If it was oil, most times they will start low then run up and away again. When the rack hangs it goes to the moon instantly especially with no load on the engine.

[@JMC9837]

@dieselwrencher OK you win 😂 he didn't have footage of it happening which seems funny because he records everything, the way that the Cuda rolls coal all the time smoke wouldn't be a great tale tell sign on what went wrong. Unless it made it stop smoking lol

[@HighMXHubby]

I LOL'ed big time when you mentioned the Escalade having front strut issues. I just had to change our Escalade's struts out last week. Easy peasy to swap but still cost me $1,000 to do.

[@RG-di8ni]

Mere should only agree to the Bronco if she can wrap it pink camouflage.

[@schwags1969]

Turbo smoke, run-away diesel hmmm, do you see what I am calling out here? Nailed it.

[@piratecaptaindeep]

Thanks for being an equal opportunity car guy. Brand loyalty isn’t as important as the individual vehicles. Bronco? Sweet! Corvette? Awesome! Everything Cummins? Yes please!

[@tonycoyle1667]

I freakin love Matt it’s like a pothole he’s freakin hilarious gotta love the guy 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bobbyhartley3213]

I love wecking things 😊

[@MrSdo210]

Mere drinking a white claw is everything!

[@alexhilton4657]

I love it Matt great choice!!! Those broncos are super awesome!!!

[@paulkick7870]

All of my knee procedures make me empathetic with Mere. Don't rush healing and do the rehab.

[@OGKuku]

Being a Ford Duribility Driver, You bossing over the curbs in the parking lot with the BRAPTOR made me smile! 👍🏻😂

[@BenjySparky]

Hope Mere get better soon! Matt and Mere y'all rock! Peace

[@jarnickhankamp2910]

The raptor R is dope just ask cleetus

[@MikeHarris1984]

I have the '22 Explorer ST with that same engine and drivetrain... Put on a new bigger intercooler, stock one is TINY!, put on the high flow catted downpipes, aFe CAI, and then tune it... Can push nearly 515hp/485ft lbs at the wheels.... That little TT 3.0 is a powerful little engine that could!!!!

[@mattthatsme8799]

Bronco + Raptor = BRRAPPTOR

[@mattthatsme8799]

yeah, its dumb. That is why it works though...

[@catman19]

When you over fuel a diesel the govener can flip over center. You dont need smaller turbos, you need to cut the fuel back

[@kennycarder2211]

Praying for you and your family Matt 🙏

[@Caffeinated-Veterinarian]

Excited to hear Mere's procedure went well and the stoked to get the full low down on the new bronco

[@Feldsomethin]

Brandon is watching this curled up in the corner crying

[@brianparker9924]

As an electrician, that install... well... bless your heart.

[@MaryJane-qc6pb]

Cuda, oil feed back. Blown smaller turbo /sealent , full can. For spooling. I would chek turbos wastegates and external gates

[@hooligangeneral300]

Thanks for Buying Ford! Supporting us UAW Local 600 DSP workers! As well as at WAP.

[@nhsamurai8733]

Speedy recovery to the Queen 👑 of the Demolitia.

[@Captain_Coleslaw]

OH come on Matt!! Get a frikken Raptor R... Its all you ever wanted, and its the last of its kind (Probably), so as long as you kinda take care of it, it could hold value quite well!!!

[@carculturenation2166]

watch the bronco raptor video i believe its Jason Cammisa on Hegarty youtube channel. he makes so many points of why its the greatest suv and car. he was flying around turns in the mountains and said its fun at that as well

[@cobrademon761]

0:56 “WELCOME TO DEMOLITION RANCH! My name is Matt today we’re going to find out if Mare’s knee can stop a bullet-“

[@wheelchair69]

Dream vehicle there. Congratulations brother nice Bronco.

[@andybrooks4070]

Ive never had a big diesel runaway but I was doing a fuel pump field mod on a bobcat 3cyl tractor (kioti) and I put one part of the pump in wrong and pinned it all the way open so when I started it, it took a lot of cranking then once it got started it quickly kept revving higher and higher, turn the key off and it just kept going, luckily the airbox has a 2 inch intake hose that goes right to the front of the machine that I just covered with my hand, and it was like nothing ever happened, except for the panic when you turn the ignition off and nothing happens. Also ADV fiberglass makes very nice looking fenders for the bronco raptor

[@larryjohnson1966]

I had the throttle cable break on my car at WOT, and I was headed towards a very large building. My future wife asked me why I put the car in neutral and shut it off. I too had the very fast heart rate for a while. Glad to see you came out okay Matt.

[@KayleeAriadne]

Matt needs to replace the ear pads on his electronic hearing protection with gel cups. They’re way more comfortable!

[@MrMaccaMcdonald]

Matt and Cleetus both buying their wives cool cars shows how much they love them

[@trevorprice3718]

Great choice Matt

[@andban92]

Oh my gosh Linc is again like different kiddo. He's growing like shroom now!!

[@passat4862]

Bronco took those curbs like a champ

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Matt! Thanks for making it.

[@michaelgillies8179]

Dude! My Bronco Raptor came in 2 weeks ago. Same spec. It’s sick man.

[@erichaskell]

I had spinal surgery similar to yours, major improvement.

[@anthonycaldi7056]

Dude that’s sweet good luck with it!

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Lite-Bright channel got one of those , they are known to have a special feature called waterfall roof !!! leaks as soon as it rains or sees a car-wash

[@dangingerich2559]

When I was in college, my gas pedal stuck on me at about 60% throttle, and I could not get it to stop. I banked it into a mostly empty parking lot and hit the key to turn it off before I got into park. I had one passenger, and it scared the hell out of him. It's a scary situation. I was lucky to not hit someone. That was back before the days of common cell phones, so I had to flag down one of my friends who was passing by, another lucky thing.

[@britzel71]

Wow, Matt...truly thankful you're OK! That would be terrifying. I had that happen to me in a Ford Taurus years ago in traffic on the main strip. I can't imagine experiencing that in the Cuda...I'm sure that added a few grey hairs🤭

[@ST0RMSHAD0W_117]

Good thing Matt you had a kill switch for the 'Cuda. Runaway diesels ain't fun when they're starting to redline pass their rev limiter to beyond 10k RPM, fun to look at when more at a further distance but not when it's right in front of your face- And the Bronco Raptor is hella dope. Seen one in an Orange color. Would be nice if Ford made a two door version of the Bronco Raptor.

[@FiglioBastardo]

I'll gladly take the cuda on a donation. Help out a vet brother! 🤣💪🏻👊🏻 o7 Congrats on buying a new toy.

[@cameronmcdaniel1104]

It’s absolutely crazy seeing how big he has gotten. I remember watching the channels when he was just a little baby almost.

[@subparpacifist663]

You probably know this, just wasn’t thinking about it at the moment but if a vehicle starts to go full throttle and doesn’t stop when off the gas put the vehicle in Neutral. That will stop it from continuing out of control most of the time.

[@clintlutz9214]

Matt check the throttle return springs or the throttle linkages on the cuda

[@Easytunes80]

“And she said MAYBE” SHEEEEEESHHH THE HYPEE 😅

[@bucksrcworld8119]

best color for the raptor bronco. hope the bronco lasts more then a couple of months on the channel, Build series on it would be sweet.

[@BrumKid]

A few minutes of Off the Ranch and a few Minutes of Demoliton Ranch and the rest with CarRanch.

[@flgators1986]

I work at a dewatering pump manufacturer. Most a diesel power seen a few run away. Definitely pretty intense.

[@sean.s7468]

Glad ur ok Matt and I hope Mere heals fast and you should definitely get the new Raptor R instead of the bronco it’s more your style because u like to haul stuff that u don’t always need a big dully and there bada**.

[@DisciplinedPhysique]

Time to give the cuda to whistlin diesel 💥

[@lancemartinez1776]

@11:53 glad you are ok brother and cheers 🍻

[@texashockey2127]

Same thing happened with my Dad’s Ford Maverick. Ordered it in December 2021, Picked it up February 2023…