Snow Storm in ARKANSAS

[@markalexander5124]

I appreciate your lack of 'Hollywood"! No drama, no fuss. Just a man doing his work. Thanks, This is unusual.

[@chrisE815]

I learned from Matt that recovery should not be dramatic. He's in control or doesn't attempt it at all (calls the wrecker). He's got a family to go home to. A lot of dudes could learn from him.

[@RustyClam]

Ha, you’re not in Florida anymore. Thank you for the long video. I really have missed these.

[@matt.mckinzie]

@@RustyClam no problem

[@applesbighatranch6906]

I could watch this for quite some time. Always learn something new. Thanks Matt! Cheers.

[@bh7471]

I've driven a corolla in 2' of snow through the western mountains of Maine. Spent my whole life in the snow, never been stuck. 3 foot storms...4 foot storms...never been stuck. It was deeply satisfying to watch so many enormous trucks defeated by a few piddling inches of snow. Nothing wrong with the trucks, they just need better drivers.

[@danholmblad9925]

Great video again. Nice to see you working. Keep up the awesome work.

[@matt.mckinzie]

Appreciate it!

[@woody4u247]

See... Buying that Old Dodge was a good purchase.... Definitely earning it's keep... Gonna pay for itself.... Looks like your Ice Spade came in handy too. Mother nature is playin' games... You have more snow than I do up in Minnesota...700 miles north of you! lol Fun having the wife's commentary & giggles.... Happy to see you guys enjoying Arkansas..

[@matt.mckinzie]

Yes sir it’s definitely being useful, and yes the anchor spade works great Never slid an inch

[@charliehaynes6495]

Thanks, that was an action packed video.

[@matt.mckinzie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dingmanracing]

Long way from Florida now! Love your videos from wherever you live 😊

[@matt.mckinzie]

Appreciate the support!

[@dingmanracing]

@ it has to be sooooo frustrating how many people don’t know they ARENT in 4wd???

[@matt.mckinzie]

@ yes and more frustrating 9 boys standing there didn’t notice

[@Reefahholic]

I love your videos bro. One thing I wanted to mention, because it happened to me when I move north and I wasn’t aware. You are in tornado country. I moved south of Dallas to Tyler, Texas, and had no idea that tornadoes came down that low. A literal monster came through there right after I left. It killed a lot of people. So if I were you, I would be thinking about a storm shelter of some sort, to protect your family in the event that you get a bad one this spring. They usually fire up in April to June. Best of luck up there. Beautiful country!

[@matt.mckinzie]

Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate it!

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

Well buddy tornados can come all year. Here in TN we have more tornados in winter some years than summer and usually a whole lot worse. Stay safe my friend and you gave him good advice!

[@goodcitizen64]

Thanks for taking us along for a great video! A lot of people not knowing how to operate their own vehicles and no snow driving experience! Dang

[@matt.mckinzie]

It dosnt snow here normally so I can’t blame them too much I grew up in Michigan so this was nothing

[@stanleytownsend1886]

NICE! BEGINNING OF A TOWING DYNASTY!

[@joejoe-qn4hu]

Nice work sir. Remember, folks, 2nd gen dodge is the best truck ever made hands down. I drive my 95 2nd gen 4x4 daily here in Michigan and it's still a beast.

[@matt.mckinzie]

Can’t argue with that

[@hughstephenson2957]

Can I give you 2 hints? I've got 35 years of mountain and off road recovery. Number one: in some instances tire chains are your friend. Cross link chains are best because they hold your truck still better. Number 2 use the digger foot of your wheel lift and bury it if you can.. may need a sledge hammer to do it but with the chains it makes a more stable platform

[@matt.mckinzie]

👍

[@Nailer2001]

Good video, Matt. Welcome to Arkansas, where the folks who can’t drive when it’s hot and sunny think they are slick road experts! (For about a minute!)

[@hughstephenson2957]

@@Nailer2001 I was born and raised in the mountains of Wyoming.. A few feet of snow and everybody's and ditch expert.

[@luiscalvovila7990]

CHAINS CHAINS AND CHAINS

[@HJZ75driver]

Unsolicited advice is the worst advice, because it doesnt fix the problem.

[@daviddanner-n8i]

Reminds me of when I lived in No Michigan, pulling out vehicles with my 2 Door 2010 JK RUBICON 👍 GOOD VIDEO.

[@cliffmorain7215]

Cool little green Jeep Matt 😎

[@tomtribby2309]

Good stuff. Thanks Matt McKinzie.

[@mikep1085]

You've had a busy few days!! 😎

[@matt.mckinzie]

Yep and then when it’s all melted probably tomorrow it turn everything into mud

[@aaronhall765]

Awesome recoveries 🎉

[@darlene4232]

With all that snow you are going stay busy😊

[@matt.mckinzie]

It’s already mostly melted unfortunately

[@scgator7434]

Florida boy showing the locals how it's done !!! lol

[@mikekaplan5170]

Hey Matt, looks like you should create an attachment for a pulley on your wheel lift so you can pull low and make it easier on jobs like the car in the ditch

[@matt.mckinzie]

Already thought about doing that

[@mikekaplan5170]

@@matt.mckinzie make it quick before the next guy and you can sell them :-)

[@Tommy-rr7ez]

Thats a great idea!

[@TowMan127]

@@matt.mckinzieyou can use the lower corner of the bed, that’s what I used to use. Now my wheel lift has 2 attachments on it that I use.

[@darrinheichert3828]

When stuck in a snow bank or deep in a ditch filled with snow, pulling low acts like a snow plow (mud is the same) if pulling thru and not backwards out on the path it went on. You not only pull the vehicle, but everything in front of it. Pulling on a slight angle up, lifts up and over whatever it is. Mud is the perfect time to "go fishing". Low boom, tight line, lift boom. Repeat.

[@chrisE815]

I started watching because of the Jeep. Hopefully we'll see more of it but looks like the wrecker is kickin' ass!

[@matt.mckinzie]

Jeep is still king The wrecker is just better for the on road ditch jobs

[@stuarthughes9796]

This is a lot different than the swamps in Florida!! Great jobs! Hope you are happy in Arkansas.

[@texasmcgyver]

U defiantly have patience with people for sure ! 💯🇺🇸

[@griffenanderson413]

In north east Arkansas. Love the videos. Wanting to start something smaller up this way. If you make it up this was holler would love to lend a hand

[@matt.mckinzie]

What parts? We are in Clinton

[@griffenanderson413]

@@matt.mckinzie Jonesboro. Got a lake house at heber so I’m just around the corner

[@matt.mckinzie]

@ we are around heber quite often

[@griffenanderson413]

@@matt.mckinzie shoot yeah man. I’ve been in that Arkansas 4x4 rescue for a while and try to do all the volunteer recoveries around my area. If you ever get anything this way holler. I run a 21 Tacoma with 12k winch lockers and fixing to add the rear winch. Gotten anything from cars trucks to a backhoe and some small tractors. Would love to do it more often.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Matt !!!! ""GET --R--DONE "" !!!! Way to go & Thanks for the videos !!! Waiting on the SC Rescue of the excavator in the marsh !!! 🤔🙄🤗🤠🤠🥸🥸👍👍👍👍👍

[@matt.mckinzie]

It will be a while on that one.

[@KB-gs8zi]

@@matt.mckinzie Yepper as NO hurry on that 1 as been in the marsh for 2 yrs already !!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@matt.mckinzie]

@ it’s not going anywhere 🤣

[@KB-gs8zi]

@@matt.mckinzie Hope the owner realizes that $2K ain't gona cut it to get it out of there for sure !!!

[@matt.mckinzie]

@ he keeps saying it’ll make a good video

[@davidhorizon8401]

A little bit of snow here in Arkansas and you get plenty of work. So many people just don't know how to drive in it.

[@matt.mckinzie]

They drive in it once every two years dosnt make much practice opportunity

[@glowvid]

How's the new wrecker working for you matt?

[@matt.mckinzie]

Fantastic so far

[@glowvid]

Awesome that's great, is it 4x4 or you use chains?

[@Groovy-z3x]

The Chevy ex military truck is my favorite truck. I used to have a couple of them.

[@Keiths6.0HotshotAdventures]

Another great video...shout out to the wife/camera woman!

[@matt.mckinzie]

She is a trooper

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

I'm not stuck. my tires just spin and I can't go nowhere.

[@glowvid]

Lol I'm not stuck I'm just waiting for snow to melt

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

@@glowvid LOL

[@rogerdehaven5603]

I'm glad got the Brush Truck out. 🔥

[@matt.mckinzie]

Absolutely, and it wasn’t the only one that hit the ditch that day, we didn’t get called for the other one. That one got damaged tho as well as being stuck and was in a different zone

[@johnkraft5640]

These pull outs should not have occurred. A little shovel work, locking in the hubs on the older Chevy/GMC

[@matt.mckinzie]

Agreed

[@garysmith5434]

Great video

[@matt.mckinzie]

Thanks

[@garysmith5434]

@matt.mckinzie you are welcome

[@darrinheichert3828]

Good job Matt. The guys that couldn't follow instructions always drove me nuts. I actually used a bike strap once to tie buddies feet against the seat so he'd stay off the gas pedal. 4 pulls, he gassed it every time and go back in the ditch as I would get him out.

[@matt.mckinzie]

🤣

[@harpintn]

In my area a good snow keeps all the tow trucks very busy for a day or two. It looks like the same thing is true there as well.

[@thewatchmen4920]

And straighten out the wheels

[@jk_wrangler13]

Best time of the year to make some money lol.

[@matt.mckinzie]

Most of these were no charge

[@jk_wrangler13]

@matt.mckinzie oh, ok

[@jcar1417]

I couldn’t tell if you have tire chains. 99% of the time you don’t need them ,but for that1% a good set are worth their weight in gold.

[@matt.mckinzie]

No chains needed for this snow

[@jcar1417]

Where I am now we measure snow in inches, where I am from we measured in ft. Don’t miss it.

[@matt.mckinzie]

@ I grew up in Michigan and can confirm that

[@jcar1417]

@@matt.mckinziethat’s why you can handle the snow, most people south of the mason dixon panic as soon as they see white.

[@matt.mckinzie]

@@jcar1417yep

[@thewatchmen4920]

As always Thank you for the Wife

[@alanmunroe8332]

Most work in a long time 😂❤

[@matt.mckinzie]

100%

[@Dale-s1u]

Wet Heavy snow is the worst. The only thing it's good for is making a snowman. Was that all on the same day?

[@matt.mckinzie]

We did make one of those too

[@cedricbroussard8738]

Awesome video

[@geoffneibert124]

He wanted the tractor to be level for a few before firing it up, but when he does start it he goes high throttle immediately after starting it....

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Yup, too funny. The dealers tell people to run them WOT now due to the emissions crap. So new owners think that means you can never idle…..

[@loosenut1969]

Enter a good snow storm, and off-road recovery blows up like a wildfire in its new home. Congratulations!

[@aaronschultz946]

"Hey don't start the tractor while it is leaning. Could be bad for it" then when he does start it up has the RPM's right up there on a cold start. Yeah....I'm no mechanic, but on a cold start I know the first thing you do not do is give it throttle right away.

[@matt.mckinzie]

🤣

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Nothing worse than 4WD not engaging. I ran off the road with my Jeep 4WD engaged. Brutal weather!

[@PeteyPablo2770]

good video..

[@matt.mckinzie]

@@PeteyPablo2770 thanks

[@FernandosWildlifeAdventures]

What’s that soft loop that you are using on most of those recoveries? I believe it’s green. And how much is it rated for? Thanks Matt

[@matt.mckinzie]

Its an endless loop sling by certified slings 5,300 straight 10,600 basket

[@FernandosWildlifeAdventures]

@ thank you

[@EstevanLujan-s1i]

Bad Ass !!!👍👍

[@arky5610]

I live in Arkansas, normally we don't get a lot of snow here, depends where you live in the state

[@patricesimard5990]

Winter+ real snow tire lots off fun.

[@matt.mckinzie]

It sure was a fun for a few days now it’s all gone

[@matthewcarver-s5x]

How much snow did you end up with down there? I think we ended up with about 8" on the other side of the Buffalo in Marion County. It was a particularly slick snow after packing. Great video! Keep em coming...

[@williammrdeza9445]

Thanks for these, Matt! I am assuming the owners of the two trucks that were stuck together with the tow strap received a lecture as to why hooking up to the hitch balls was a bad idea....

[@TheBibleExplorer]

Still trying to get used to you all in ARKANSAS...how you liking our weather so far up in this neck of the woods

[@matt.mckinzie]

Me It dosnt bother me a bit, grew up in Michigan this place is nothing Wife It’s cooolllldddd 🥶

[@TheBibleExplorer]

@matt.mckinzie 😂ya,I can relate...I just remember you all being in Florida & thought that's where you were from... I'm in mid-missouri...we take the ol jeeps down into western Arkansas to do some trail riding and camping...lot of fun around the little grand canyon

[@two-wheels7397]

Welcome to Arkansas Matt!

[@matt.mckinzie]

Thanks

[@jake-mv5oi]

nice work

[@matt.mckinzie]

Thanks

[@jimsmith9819]

good video, was that Titan not in 4 WD? i noticed that only the back tireswere spinning

[@matt.mckinzie]

Front axle disconnect won’t connect

[@jimsmith9819]

@@matt.mckinzie thats why i like my manual hubs, you lock them and theyre locked

[@fishingismydrug1]

@@matt.mckinzieCan you elaborate on this, why the 4wd wasn’t working? I have a similar year Titan.

[@matt.mckinzie]

@ front axle disconnect wasn’t working The transfer case would spin the shaft but no power to the front wheels Under warranty and he’s bringing it to the shop

[@fishingismydrug1]

@@matt.mckinzie Thank you sir!

[@kevinthompson4690]

good example of WHY THE HECK YOU STAY AT HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@matt.mckinzie]

Most people did

[@robertmorgan4600]

Another awesome video! I've been meaning to ask, do you use a TZR or something similar? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@matt.mckinzie]

Yes we use a tazer

[@johndeere8594]

Can’t help laughing at all sixty thousand dollar trucks stuck. This is why I drive a 2006.

[@HJZ75driver]

No one cares really what you drive

[@RabbiJesus]

Well it’s easy to not get stuck if you have a pavement princess.

[@poweredbyrice5708]

Old men can't drive anything

[@RabbiJesus]

@@poweredbyrice5708 those old men were stacking bodies when you were in diapers. Show some respect.

[@johndeere8594]

@ I’m really worried about what you think.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

It’s adorable that the tractor customer thought he needed the tractor on the level to start it up.

[@Нес_Тор]

A pickup truck in the snow immediately dies!;))) It’s a pitiful sight of dinosaurs in the snow;))

[@gvsukids]

What is keeping your truck from sliding when pulling sideways?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Southern 2WD trucks + snow = 😂

[@Person-j9h]

Where should I hook a rope, chain, strap, or anything else to pull a vehicle out that doesn’t have recovery hooks or a trailer hitch receiver such as a car or suv

[@mikep1085]

@10:34 is that a parking light socket hanging under the front bumper covered in ice?

[@matt.mckinzie]

Yep It’s been on my list of fixings

[@RabbiJesus]

Brand new Nissan and the 4WD don’t work.

[@matt.mckinzie]

Yes, he’s taking it back for warranty

[@RabbiJesus]

@ bit of a warning to the rest of us. How in the heck does it even roll off the lot like that? It’s absurd. You did great by the way. Loved the vid.

[@jameshuggins4300]

I just gotta know. I don't want address but are you in Van Buren county? It sure looks like my old stomping grounds.😂😂👍

[@matt.mckinzie]

Yes We are in Clinton

[@jameshuggins4300]

Cool thanks! I been watching since before you left Florida and saw your jeep in Clinton a couple months back and have been wondering ever since. Stay safe and welcome to Arkansas.

[@matt.mckinzie]

@ thanks we love it here

[@iwejun]

HEH, Arkansas, just pray away the snow.

[@HaroldJuntunen]

Every one is to lazy to put chains on so easy

[@NCRick556]

Some people shouldn't be driving on clear road let alone in the snow

[@matt.mckinzie]

Ain’t that the truth

[@ashnfrank10]

What size tires are in the white jeep

[@matt.mckinzie]

40x13.5x17

[@francikaa1]

Summer tires strike again. Do people know that they can buy proper winter tires? Four-season tires and all-terrain tires are glorified summer tires.

[@RabbiJesus]

Untrue. There are plenty of 3 peak all season tires.

[@iffykidmn8170]

snow once every couple of years.

[@ozark_trapper]

Alot of people shouldn't be on the road. During a snow or ice here in Arkansas. Its always a show!! 🍿🍿

[@matt.mckinzie]

Yep

[@TowMan127]

👀

[@matt.mckinzie]

👋

[@thewatchmen4920]

Respect Mother Nature or you'll will learn how to. Dress warm and keep it on full⛽

[@shanenelms9740]

It was a money day for u

[@lakemi4665]

Are these grown adults still being spoon fed by mommy !!!

[@matt.mckinzie]

Because they slid off the road on snow covered rds?

[@amirlach]

It's like summer in the 51st State...

[@samw6930]

People love to buy 1 wheel drive trucks 😂😂

[@ToyWoTDI]

Why people drive snow on Summer tires? What you Area thinking? 😮 What IS your head inside 😅

[@dco956]

I always drop my air pressure to 15psi on my trucks

[@BMD2024]

Those LEAD SLEDS ( 3/4 tons) don't do well in anything 4 X 4 or not.

[@jamescowan323]

I thought that the Pimp Edition came with lockers

[@matt.mckinzie]

Which one?

[@BOKEHMASTER]

Missing those stuck beach vehicles yet?

[@matt.mckinzie]

No I hate sand

[@BruceNelson-c5t]

These are the guys who want to invade Greenland?😂😂

[@saltymofo5870]

That last guy had a $100 blade on a $1 dollar tractor

[@mnpyton]

4x4 aint so 4x4 in the snow

[@Quija9334]

Close Caption??!!?☹️

[@Al-hf3iz]

One thing to remember. Never go out in weather like that in a Chevy or Nissan. Get a real vehicle a FORD.

[@RexHolbrook]

You gotta keep it between the ditches not in the ditches

[@skylermummert24]

Yeah man I lifted my 2x4 truck it’s epic said every gay man 😂😂

[@HJZ75driver]

Why do people just not listen 🤦‍♂️And then all the friends are right next to a moving vehicle

[@darlene4232]

You can tell it was younger that got themselves stuck😅

[@ChristineDame-zh9lk]

In that kina weather unless you absolutely need to be out stay off the roads. 2 weel or four weel unless the roads are clear stay off them.

[@matt.mckinzie]

Yep everything was closed anyway Mostly Except the “big” store Like Walmart and McDonald’s You know those greedy people won’t close down Then get mad their employees are in the ditch

[@krisistephens1359]

The guy in the dark blue ford needs a lesson in safety. When someone is walking in front of your truck, take your foot off the gas pedal!

[@thomasneal7126]

How demoralizing it has to be that when you spend thousands of dollars on these 4x4 trucks to get stuck like that.

[@1958johndeere620]

Some people should stay home.

[@alexduke5402]

So, he won't start it on a hill, but he'll start it at wide open throttle below freezing, lol..... People...