The Off-Road Heavy Wrecker Is BROKEN Again!?!

[@DarkHorse902]

"Are you not entertained?!" I think that was the most jovial thing that I've ever seen from Matt, it was great!

[@knives357]

I'm sad we didn't see that on Matt's channel. That was great, had me laughing 😂

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

"Remember, what we do in life.. echoes in eternity."

[@TheAverageDutchman]

Just goes to show Matt is enjoying himself in spite of the setback. Love his attitude to life.

[@davidwayne9982]

YES I love the vids-- just kinda hate to see them go through the pain of having to fix what they just BUILT..

[@bullittdog4352]

It’s great that Rudy doesn’t need to be the star of his own video, such a chill guy.

[@tommywallbanger]

Rudy's little dog is the star of the show. Love that little stinker.

[@benjurqunov]

But why doesn't he support homosexual special rights ? That'll be different when mexicans come to sheetrock his house !

[@olivierrun8364]

Like Matt, you mean?

[@mike5353]

I got to tell ya you can’t put enough of the off road wrecker on for us. It’s such a beast to watch. Thank all of you for giving us your time and experiences and sharing all the fun. Wish I could just go on one adventure with you guys. Please never stop

[@roncarguy72]

Thank you Rudy! Great perspective. I was VERY ENTERTAINED!

[@francesrice7898]

I think everyone had a great time just being together and broken things are fixable or replaceable. Friendship is a treasure. You all make us, your viewers, totally happy just watching you all do your thing. God bless ❤️🙏🙏👍👍🌟🌟❤️

[@throttlewatch4614]

The ORW is going to need some semi truck components to keep from breaking with all the torque and enormous tires

[@philipwilkie3239]

Or some kind of slip or fuse link component to limit the peak torque spikes that are causing these breakages. Non-trivial engineering but I suspect the team is up to it.

[@mlindholm]

Better here where it doesn't actually matter, than 1) during the Off Road Wrecker Games, or 2) while deep in Sand Hollow or worse, rescuing a customer rig. More witnesses to laugh here, but also so much support so close too.

[@joeskinwalker7628]

Matt's ORW is now going through the "DE-BUGGING" stage of it's existence. I'm sure there's a whole world of engineers watching the show. I like these videos better then the TV shows I use to watch growing up. Just a great bunch of people.

[@sam_s_]

ORW already has a meaning in the offroad community.

[@earlelkins9086]

Agreed. Running military type axles with those monster treads, is going require a substantial upgrade at the transfer case.. military grade. The standard/modified 205 or the atlas, will never be enuf.

[@PuffMan.]

"That guy's cool I can tell, by the way he sounds." LOL Sometimes I come across guys that are cool like him too.

[@flomastah]

Awesome to see you and your Dad together again in videos!

[@michaelcastor7276]

Enjoy your videos and I am sure things have been hectic but would love to see some updates on all the projects with you, your brother, mischief maker as well as the footage from your vantage point on the wrecker games sometime soon. Thanks for being you and hope things don’t get to overwhelming on your end. Have fun and be safe

[@jameskendrick573]

Your dad has a servants heart if everyone just served each other and love a little more the earth would be healed of all the chaos

[@K2Videoguy]

I think the wrecker should be called “MAXIMUS” after that entertainment

[@181206]

MORRXIMUS 🛻

[@AndrewAMartin]

MaxiMORR...

[@JohnShalamskas]

MORRUS MAXIMUS

[@K2Videoguy]

MAXIMUS MORR-IDIUS

[@OjaiBonsai]

Breakalotamus. Needatowamus.

[@lonhoschar1943]

Loud engines, big tires, cool people, dirt and rocks... what's not to like?! Great video Rudy and Janelle!!

[@chuckster6513]

I am thinking Matt needs to add broken driveshaft carriers to the BIG wrecker as well as carry a new set of driveshafts. The truck has proven that better parts are going to be needed ! Stay Safe, Be well

[@khb3892]

Thanks Rudy for taking us along for all the fun

[@jamesbigham9036]

This was a fun video and I agree Hollie did really good in her first race. I really like how you have a little bit of everything from Hammer Town.

[@sheridanrambo8620]

That was a lot of fun to watch!!! The wrecker just underwent some crawl trials... of course it's going to have some problems.... but I bet they will be worked out by next year!!! Great job you guys!!

[@edgeofeternity101]

I hope you get some lockers and cases that are strong enough to get her done. It was great seeing the wrecker out and working, it's a beautiful piece of art that is a life saving vehicle at the same time.

[@sh-df1bb]

Yes indeed

[@drgunit893]

The wrecker vids always excite me ! Thx for sharing

[@reddog543211]

Great video You two !!..... thanks so much for taking us along !!.... everything dun right !!

[@phatdaddy1955]

Was a pleasure to meet you and chat a bit at the Wrecker Games. Keep sending us content and thank you for your graciousness! I had a blast!

[@billbillinger2491]

7:04 Very 'Matt Max' looking rig!

[@TrailTime.]

That was wild when I heard the music in the background. I use the same song in my intros. I’ve never heard anyone else use it. Awesome Rudy.

[@anthonylee2099]

The Wrecker is going through and breaking in the truck. Need stronger components! At least Matt’s finding out what the weakest link is. Thks for sharing Rudy. 🤙😎

[@Tullerkc]

I really like to see videos like this with your parents. It feels like old times. Please do more of this 🙏

[@markreetz1001]

Great video Rudy! Showed a lot of stuff from Hammertown! Really enjoyed it, especially the "clown car."

[@sh-df1bb]

The elevator music while pulling hollies jeep HILARIOUS! Love it! good content too

[@joshuazientara4452]

All over the place, I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@wendellharker6690]

That was awesome thanks for letting me watch Rudy.

[@InBloomLandscaping]

Watching you hold the light while working on the rig all I could hear was my dad yelling at me "NOT SO YOU CAN SEE, SO I CAN SEE!"

[@ramongonzalez6258]

😂😂😂😂

[@Beandiptheredneck]

"I'm not afraid to back out of here" says Matt, 5 seconds before choosing to proceed when he should've backed out 😆

[@davidruppel1216]

I did not expect Matt to yell out a movie line! That was fricking hilarious! Good job of spotting Rudi, I think you had him on the right line!

[@timpowell3255]

Glad to see you are getting your rig closer to the way you dreamed of it being Sir ! It is a small beast now I'm sure it's got a giant one still to come alive in it ! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us ! ✌️😎

[@johnleduc4752]

"Are you not entertained " That was awesome 👌 🇺🇲🏁🇺🇲🏁 "Maximus"would be a cool 😎 name for the wrecker!

[@marcweier1634]

I could see how you felt about that truck at the end, have that same feeling several times a day at hammers every year!

[@williambasinger5859]

Your dad is trying to make one ton components work on a five ton truck. He need to think about using a bigger sized drive train. A six speed Allison transmission and transfer case would solve the issue with the snapping of the output shafts. No need for custom made components when the parts are already on the shelf. His wrecker has two things that are causing the shaft breakage. The size of the tires and the weight of the unit are both increasing the torque on the shafts. What he has installed can not take the strain and needs to be upsized to match the weight and torque required to turn the wheels

[@northidahogurl999]

Agreed onX is the stuff we use it have for a couple years. It truly is one if the best apps. If your hunter it really rocks you can see who owns every property and know where you can and can't hunt. Like u said downloading it is the best part you never going to get lost again. Worth every penny. Love them

[@alanseys95]

Rudy and Janelle y'all looked like Y'all had some fun there and Rudy I know you did being with your dad and mom. And Rudy you have the coolest family

[@Sdukes001]

Cmon guys he’s real world testing the rig to find it’s flaws and come back stronger.

[@Erick-zd3gb]

its so weird to see Matt without HIS SHIRT!

[@ottawa875]

Looks like Matt needs an off-road Garage Creeper to work under his vehicles! Great content!

[@pcx4545]

I think it really needs a way bigger t/case, those tiny D300 based t/cases wouldn't hod up to the weight and big and heavy tires of the wrecker, plus the low range reduction, those output shafts are getting pretty worked out

[@billybob4825]

Big brain over here.

[@jeepindave5464]

Well they are using a stock np205 which is a 1 ton case. The midnight metal works dana 300 cases you are referring too are sweet, but Matt has the much Beefier monster 205. It had issues since its still a prototype. Rory brought Matt a stock case to make drive. So considering it did well for the beast this is. The problem he is breaking the shaft on the carrier bearing slip yoke like toothpicks. Which looks like a 35 spline shaft. I would have thought the gear reduction hubs on the axletech 4000s would have lessened the torque shock on the drivetrain.

[@jesseleesamples]

Isn’t the current t-case just a temporary one to get it to the event? I assume the other one has stronger outputs. Maybe some bigger splined shafts or some chromoly ones could keep those from breaking. I’m sure they’ll figure it out though, a new rig built from the ground up is bound to have some growing pains.

[@jeepindave5464]

@@jesseleesamples yes it temporary used stock stuff.

[@pcx4545]

@@jeepindave5464 For the use the Wrecker will have i would go with a 2 1/2 transfer case if they were compact enough to fit between the frame rails and if it has around 4:1 reduction which i don't think they have, that together with some driveshafts with huge u-joints (1550 size) so they can be long term reliable and they don't need to replace them after every single rescue, in the video the Wrecker just did a small bounce and it broke, that's way too weak for this particular truck and it's intented use

[@robertquackenbush5547]

Good thing you was there to help your dad out

[@Jan-pw4po]

Rudy, this was my favorite video that you have done

[@grizzlybare482]

About The Wrecker Games. Just a suggestion that I think would be a good idea, and that is to share the community blessings with the area of each of the wrecker drivers home area, by having the games at their place of operations then move to the next the following year. It is just my idea but you folks can have it, Run with it, Keep having fun Wheeling, Towing, Flipping, Dragging, and Filming.

[@Databyter]

I like the way Hollies Jeep is painted with those Jaws and Teeth on the side. It looks like a great build all around. Just working out the bugs. Gotta insulate thouse electricals, but you can't predict every problem with custom designs. It's gonna only get more reliable from here. Same with Matt's build. Get back on that horse and keep ridin. Databyter

[@jackbarry9469]

I use OnX maps too, mainly the hunt part havent tried the offroad trails yet. I liked your animation showing where u were going.

[@joser.mendiola1602]

Love the show, I like the Rudicon, keep it up 😊

[@joshbegay]

What a great video! Loved the, “Are you not entertained?” Keep up the great content!

[@lanesworld4000]

I like the lights on the HEAVY WRECKER. Paul put some ridiculously BIG lights on his wrecker, and they look pretty comically big 😲

[@chewiepac5932]

Hey Rudy hello from Alaska, hey I have a suggestion for Matt, about him breaking his output shafts, he need to transfer the load distribution of the drive lines ie the torque coefficients towards the axles, he can do this by lowering the pumpkins gear ratios. This will transfer the load of the drive lines the the axles instead of at the transfer case where the load is dangerous ie breaking shafts

[@chewiepac5932]

I would recommend he lower his ring and pinion gearing, and stop breaking outputts

[@garychaiken808]

It looks like you guys had lots of fun. 😊

[@chriswhately2307]

So enjoy videos but after watching you and ya pops and other off road videos. I'm guessing off roading is just fixing stuff in exotic places

[@edgeofeternity101]

I love the way you guys all join in to help out. Are Old school engines gone?

[@kevinking3402]

SEMA QUEEN bites the dirt again🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Hey YOTA, I need another tow!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JimYeats]

I love conquering the back door.

[@audiomonster303]

Maybe it requires a slip shaft on the front? 25 yr crawler builder advice here

[@SteveDrees]

"That guy's cool. I can tell by the way he sounds." - Rudy spitting truth.

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

Great video Rudy and Janelle!!

[@rickdavidson3534]

Great job on this video! Just keep making content like this, The real, unscripted stuff!

[@dieterlange7581]

Rudy excellent video 👍

[@beerfrog_TheOriginal]

”Are you not entertained” ROFL 🤣

[@peringhri]

This was a fun video! We are entertained!

[@JonsGarage89]

RAMCHARGER! during the onx part. Is that a buddys rig or future rig? Those are awesome.

[@danrussell3439]

Great video…looks like you’re having a good time

[@stephenpoe2037]

What a Bummer about the Jeep and Wrecker . Thanks for sharing .

[@someonewhocares5712]

thanks again for sharing

[@bwood4505]

Hey Rudy what happened to the tracks you were making ? Did they work ?

[@Hi_Mommy953]

Hey dude Rudy next time you guys come out give me a holler you want to see some badass trails I can show them to you I've lived in the Johnson valley for more than 45 years I'd be happy to show you around

[@drizski]

Great video Rudy thank you very much

[@northidahogurl999]

To u guys always love your videos 😊 thanks for the entertainment and family fun and antics 😁

[@honestspirit56]

Yeah…..time to upsize the shafts and yokes. Perhaps a kenworth shaft ?

[@tee-steel.0158]

I love the Mojave desert. I would ride motorcycles out there 3 times a year. Fun to go check out the talc mines.

[@MarkoMygun]

That Wrecker is AWESOME man,I think Matt or your dad should go with a 5 Ton transfer case and drive shafts. Question would that work Rudy ??? Or would he need 5 ton axles to ??? Thanks for the video bro.

[@rzero21]

7:03 That looks cinematic AF

[@howie419]

Yes!! That is "Matt Max" !! Brilliant !! 🤣

[@timmccreery6597]

Just so you know- you are many miles from San Bernardino. Where you are- over any hills is Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville. San Bernardino is on the other side of Big Bear from you and Big Bear is over 7000 feet. I am right over here is Apple Valley- you could pop in some time

[@Rudysadventureanddesignreal]

The lights were over big bear

[@danielharsh7698]

It never fails always something breaks when you are four wheeling.

[@mh-im2kq]

That was a fun show

[@scottfeatherstone7156]

Enjoying the Hammer coverage thanks Rudy

[@sandkworkshop]

Breaking stuff. It’s how it was meant to be.

[@edward5979]

Looks like lots of fun !

[@randalmartin438]

Here's another idea for the heavy quarter fenders mounted to the knuckles and then you guys could Mount spotlight to where the wheels are going

[@martykitson3442]

room for 2 so we fit 7 yeah i remember 13 teenagers and keg in a 70 something VW rabbit so totally understand (I was almost 14). About your dad in the heavy going there that's why he has it there to see what it can do before the games🧐 Don't let your Dad over build those drivelines, if they fail something more expensive doesn't And doing a recovery while you need a repair is a win win in any book👍👍👍 AND I AM ENTERTAINED !

[@marvindebot3264]

KoH is just too many people some of whom are too hyped up. All it needs is a tin fort with an oil well for everyone to circle. It's just too intense to be enjoyable offroading for me.

[@smitty6263]

Need to use some Aero-spec steel for your driveshaft parts. Or Ferrium C64. It's more badass than any other steel on the planet.

[@glennstefan4303]

Lets have a most carnage award lets give it to Alan get his rig fixed from rollover Wrecker games

[@JT_70]

Finally some video of how Hollie and Nessie performed at KOH.

[@steven.h0629]

Damn expensive pastime .. camaraderie #1 makes it all worthwhile 👍😎✊

[@bjorngve]

That last climb he attempted was brutal, like 90 degrees, more or less. What about law of gravity, was my thought. I would probably have backed out.

[@getoutwithrockandsherri]

Working the bugs out; just a minor set-back! 😀

[@terrywells3955]

Still a cool off-road wrecker

[@duaneayers6117]

The last few frames in (TS) 5:00. The Jeep front driver side tire almost got the rope. That was close.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wow that's crazy awesome

[@barrybarry5803]

Awesome wrecker for the Blacktop... far too much bloat for sand dunes and serious off-roading. It certainly is The Worlds Heaviest Off-Road Wrecker!

[@jackrichards1863]

Matt is discovering the joys of modified vehicles. Probably be four years before it stops breaking bits off?

[@timidater4803]

I think Matt needs a much more beefy drive shaft!

[@BS-li6lz]

Just thinking of the driveline failures: So engine has 400-500 ft-lbs right off idle times approx 2.x torque converter multiplication at stall times 2.52 1st gear ratio times 2x or 4x 4WD low (not sure or transfer case gear ratio) equals 5,000 - 10,000 ft-lbs of torque in the driveline. Maybe take one of the broken splined pieces and mount it to fixed object, then attach a 10 foot long pipe and keep adding weight, maybe 1000 pounds or more until remaining splined shaft breaks. Might be EPIC. Might show just how much static torque it takes to break things.

[@TD_YT066]

What I was thinking.. maybe they need to raise the diff ratios to reduce the driveline torque, let the axles, wheels and tires take the hit.

[@quickphilip]

Just a suggestion fit a p.t.o clutch to drive shaft to stop breakage ?

[@musclesmouse]

General Maximus entertaining us as usual

[@r.d.riddle2068]

Maybe if you added some counterweights like pulling tractors use.....

[@edwinschlee8374]

Broke the same one again! What are you going to have to make them out of to stop the breaking! Good try Hollie!