Taming the BEAST of Cerro Gordo with HeavyDsparks

When ‪@HeavyDSparks‬ calls you for an adventure, there is usually very little time to spare. I quickly gather up my things and head south.
‪@GhostTownLiving‬ had a HUGE mountain to climb both literally and figuratively speaking!!
Come along for some candid iPhone footage of my experience helping move a monster 9000 feet up to the top of the world.
Merchandise and truck Pics: www.thejax.tv
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[@zekeabercrombie3583]

This has to be one of the best channels out there. Just a guy living his life, but your personality is high voltage.

[@HeavyDSparks]

Mister Raw Vocal Power himself!

[@realwildwildwest]

🤣 Your adventures tend to bring out my vocal wiles!

[@wylonparker5042]

You both make a pretty amazing duo lol stay safe fellas

[@anchorbrandranch]

JAX hanging with some UTAH boys! Fun watching! Holler at me next time y’all are in the Tonopah neighborhood

[@jacobchristiana5706]

JAX IS THE BEST!!!! LEFT LANE HERO!!! OLD SCHOOL KNUCKLE GRINDER!!!! KEEP IT UP JAX!!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@wdjones4735]

Okay…..now I’ve seen everyone’s account of the Cerro Gordo tank. You, my friend, took the award in my book for the best video. Pure entertainment. I giggled when you opened with your Brent impersonation, then Arnold🤣 I forgive you for killing the elk and the mouse☹️ Thank you for sharing❤️👍🏻

[@garymessina1609]

Jax this was one of the most fantastic UTube collaboration that ever been done I am glad that you were a part of it thanks for your side of this job

[@gordonmurray3153]

As a boaty person, in the land of the summer rain 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 At 32minutes; those clouds behind you, a 'mackerel sky', looks like the skin pattern on a (Atlantic) mackerel fish, sure sign that your weather is about to change for the worse in the next 24 hours. Same thing if you see long wispy clouds they call mare's tails, on account of they kinda resemble lady horses tails, your weather is about to change, so crack the whip and get a move on, get what you're doing done! End of brainy lecture 🤓👍

[@rodneyhenshall7778]

your just an awesome Dad, to raise the most beautiful children and find the time to do all that you do. my hat off to you and your wife

[@maryriha]

I was looking forward to you turning into a miner as soon as you hit Cerro Gordo. Voices, stories, songs, etc. You’re extremely entertaining when you transform like that. Heavy D needs to make sure you all have at least one extra day to play and entertain when you’re at Cerro Gordo. 😊

[@greenbankreptiles]

Lmfao..." we didn't hurt anything!!...well we kill it".. singly the best line on KZbin. Hahaha

[@kevinmurray5630]

That drive with diesel was awesome

[@garybruno4360]

You showed a whole different angle on this trip, very well done. Thanks

[@Kelly-fk3oi]

Jax had a feeling that there was going to be a catch and he was right when the road washed out.

[@ralphyboy3636]

Trucker mouse is cruising across the country. Enjoying the scenery and really funny impressions. Wanders out for a snack and to check the GPS. All of a sudden... WHAM BANG BAM!!! DEAD.

[@travissweeney788]

Diesel Dave got a half of jug of athletic greens,14 days worth 😂

[@truckerwill4988]

🐁That little feller had a whole world to roam free. Just stay out of a guys rig.🐭 Great upload Jax. Another job well done.

[@raybignell]

Man of many talents. Great video Jax.

[@Xternal123]

The California overdrive part had me cracking up, let errr fly! 🤣

[@nada7.077]

I love your videos because they’re so real and natural, not a bunch of contrived drama !! Your many voices are very entertaining!! Your happy, vibrant personality is always a pick me up for this old woman! I’ve known about the California overdrive since I started driving truck with my husband in 1990. Got caught south of Beatty, Nevada doing 92 in a 55! LOL Hey Jax, here’s a tip for you. When you get a small slow leak hole in any tire you just fold up some duck tape sticky side out then take a screwdriver and push the duct tape into the hole. No more air leak. This got us from Nebraska all the way to the shop in Missoula, Montana one time! LOL God bless you and keep you safe during these extraordinary times!❤️🙏

[@claystarke7406]

You should use your voice for voice over advertising. You have a smooth voice that entices the listener to know more. Not the deep forced voice but your natural cadence. You have a natural way of keeping the listener connected.

[@Vip_Gzus88]

That mice is another kind of roadkill ahah i love Cerro Gordo and that Pete is beautiful

[@loverlei79]

Yeah, the "bad feeling" you guys had was fulfilled the day you guys left. The road to Cerro Gordo got washed. If you know anyone who can do road work, Brent needs it.

[@lstone.09]

I've used that California overdrive a few times over the yrs. Never got caught. Back in the day when ohio was a slow state I can remember being the one in front leading the pack. Same for Illinois, but the thing I learned about Illinois, as long as you wasn't bouncing from lane to lane, and you wasn't going over a respectable 65, 98% of the troopers didn't really care (that came from a state trooper himself) Now in Ohio, there's still several old boys that have in for us and don't want us going over 55 anywhere in the state. Great video as always. Thanks for the laughs.

[@wrangler70jkujeep74]

Mouse 🐀🥾🚛 ewww ! Awesome video. 🦌 elk. geese what a trip . I knew it was your voice🎙️😊 great into for Heavy D video great yaw helping him sad his road 🛣️ got damaged . Prayers being answered you getting some rain 🌧️ you need 4 months of rain .

[@HickSquatch]

The critters are always fun. I’m from Kalispell and was coming home from a road trip back around 1992; passing through Thompson Falls area there were deer EVERYWHERE. I saw the lights of a semi up ahead with the hazards on. As I came up, it was super icy (Montana in December;) and there was a big dark spot across the snowpack on the highway; as I carefully rolled slowly by the semi, looking to see if I could help: poor guy had his wipers going (!) and about half a HERD of deer sticking out of the front of his truck!!! Legs and blood everywhere. I pulled up and checked on the driver. He said he was fine but his truck was done. It had just happened and this was before cell phones, but he was on the radio with his dispatch. Poor guy, poor truck, at least the deer probably didn’t feel much.

[@wylonparker5042]

I live in troy....took out a huge cow elk just north of idaho falls last year $20,000 in damage was the end to my ole freightshakee

[@davestevens4263]

That 10x10 is a freakn beast , dave & Brent riding on top is crazy & you got a great shot on how hi up they are . I watched it over a week ago on Dave’s channel . I’m watching again , all good

[@makinitsch9113]

I ran over a huge Buck at 3:00 am, on my 4 hour trip to do an emergency repair at a power plant. I freaked out when I saw no damages on the front end of my truck. Made it to Alabama, got the repair done, started out of the parking lot and the truck wouldn't move. That Buck left an antler in my transmission pan. Lost all transmission fluid... Thank God for millwrights in that power plant. They took the pan off, cleaned it, I welded it, they put it back on and had transmission fluid delivered to the site. Plus I got breakfast and lunch on the plant!.. I'm still thinking they helped because I "was " a good looking woman welder. LOL.. But, in some places in Alabama the people are great !

[@brucejensen9545]

Hey Jax I love the atmosphere that you add The heavy d channel

[@gregadomeit4020]

Jax you crack me up, your a damn good guy. All you content in my opinion is awesome. Take care and be safe out there.

[@panzer6522]

Jax love your vibe your a great person with a very positive attitude on life.I enjoy the Ranch videos with the whole family. It shows how a loving family works together as a team to get things done. Don't forget the music boy is it good be safe friend. Thanks for sharing good stuff thats way better then TV your awesome.

[@simplysimon9868]

Another great video Jax!! Brent sure is lucky to have you all hauling ass with machines and that big ole tank 😁 Keep trucking safe 😎👍

[@chrisblack8390]

Well that was fun! If your ever not busy i wish you'd take your family to Cerro Gordo on vacation and make a video. Last week my cat put a mouse in my bed while I was sleeping. Let it go an clawed my foot trying to catch it again. I saw it run off the bed so i tried to go back to sleep. He brought 2 more that night an put them in my bed. He never kills them just brings them to my bed. I got very little sleep! Thank you. Another great video

[@mbdraper]

Great video! That’s some good content when you and Diesel Dave get together!!!

[@earnierosenow9834]

you sir are a hoot to watch, keep it up,funny and entertaining

[@dredg9611]

Jax as always you up me crack😂😂😂 california overdrive? here we call it angel gear

[@realwildwildwest]

😇

[@fyerfyter339]

Entertaining as always. Looking forward to upcoming videos of your life on the road and ranch.

[@billwing7907]

That’s great Jax, Hello there, I’m BRENT and I own a ghost town. You nailed it. Next time for a voice over should be Elmer Fudd or Walter Brennon. Maybe yodeling or talking heads.

[@chrisarcher9263]

I just found this one tonight! Not sure how I missed it. I watch every episode.

[@MrVikingsandra]

Last famous words...and then Cerro Gordo got that bad flood...daaamn! But you guys did such an amazing job, the perfect execution, a round of applause 👏 PS: I just knew that intro was your masterpiece hahaha

[@0726cobrasrule]

😎Enjoyed watching you on heavy D's channel. Had to come sub. Love the voice overs. That hits hard man! Looking forward to the content!😎

[@64BINDER]

I love listening to your truck work pulling a hill . I grew up in the sleeper of a 65 Pete so I’m kinda partial to the Detroit

[@RealRickCox]

A friend of mine was a singer and lead a church choir in Seattle... then became a MEGA voiceover star in Los Angeles.... and he's got a beard. :D Who knows... maybe you've got a greater calling as a voiceover actor!

[@renemarkgraf3343]

Now Brent is having a hard time because his road has wash out.

[@kenmurray4232]

Good video of more Cerro Gordo adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferwiley8100]

The mouse story had me rolling 🤣🤣

[@jacobchristiana5706]

LOVE THE CABOVER........NEED MORE CABOVER IN MY LIFE...

[@Chaurnety]

The ratchet strap bowtie is a game changer

[@ianjackson8043]

Mate I love your energy and great seeing you involved more in heavy d content

[@lynnalohaaloha9439]

Oh Tonopah brings back the memories. I was stationed at Tonopah Test Range. Been to the town once. Great times. Great video Jax. Glad you got out of there when you did. That was mouse destruction for sure.

[@Harvs13]

Hey Jax Can I just say first of all, love your content and how you take us along these life learning experiences I’m a fellow rancher from down under. Down under being, Australia, AKA “OZ” I have 6 amazing kids aged from 8 months to 11 years old. My life with my kids is so crazy similar to you and yours. Just how you are leading them along the path you are is what I mean by that. I love trucks and I just got a Kubota M7172 and I agree, they have such a lazy crank on them don’t they. Like the battery is done and can’t be bothered anymore. Your kids are all going to be amazing hard working caring people when they fly the coop and do whatever greatness they end up doing later in life. We need more people like you and your family in this world. Well hope your all well and your problems with the ongoing drought issues gets better. Look forward to seeing more content. Your KZbin friend from down Yonda ✌️

[@BRUSHYSURFING]

keep working on the voices. you have some potential with work! love your positivity!

[@Lstn2urmama]

That is what makes you great Jax

[@ScootersAdventure]

Dude you're a rockstar I'm waiting to get your CD and I just bing watched Yellowstone so I'm heading to Montana next summer from Alabama I need to have the sight liners rockin in my truck you have a kick ass family I wish I could send you all the rain we're getting here in lower Alabama

[@marklengal9990]

I have a feeling your going back soon. The road is all washed out. Love to see another video

[@johnstuart8511]

Hi: I have watched the other videos, But yours was more behind the scenes which was exciting to watch, Thank you for going the Extra mile in making Cerro Gordo what it is today. With out your support it would be still ashes from the fire of the old American Hotel. "You are the Hero's ". Keep it safe on the road. Regards

[@paulmaigler289]

Loving the videos Ol’ BattleAx Jax!!! You are one hell of a great guy with a great family. Stay safe out on the road and hope the preparation for the winter months goes smoothly!!

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

Yep always watching by the way love your music as well God Bless all you do ! Amazing feat y’all accomplished!

[@katieransdell2997]

I commented on Heavy D's video when it came out, "The second I heard that voiceover I KNEW it was Jax!" Not even sure how I knew because at the time I didn't know you had partnered up with them for this trip. These videos may always be my favorite though.

[@shaydelady1508]

Vindictive little mouse to send an elk as karma! Yeesh!

[@awesomecreationschannel]

I've been waiting for your episode on this Jax! 😁👍

[@kennethmatondi3981]

A quote from a video of 3 guys and a boy standing on a water tank , talking how great it went!!! and then !!!! whf...a man who drives a truck for a living !!!! who should know when all is good , let it ride, speak no evil, don't jinx yourself.......quote ." I'm waiting for something to drop"!!!!!......well Brent had enough rain DROPS to call it a Thousand year flood!!! That ....was quite the call Jax. I'm going to predict your trips to Cerro Gordo are not over!.....I hope not. great video....travel well

[@GaryLordsWayMinistry]

California overdrive is hard on long wheelbase drivelines too. Especially if a carriage bearing is getting ready to go out on ya. You'll find it then when you use that "California Overdrive."

[@yvonnemcmahan9037]

I love your videos and it's content. You are a good person to join Heavy D and his crew to help make the mountain come alive All of you helping is wonderful.

[@jennifergottshall3844]

Good show…good show👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻!!!

[@Azerkeux]

"The Souls of a Thousand Miners"

[@user-rm9yi1mw5c]

Any plans in place to help get the road rebuilt. I wonder if building up the sides with concrete blocks along the trouble areas would help that from washing out again. Obviously it's going to be a major chore to be rebuilt. The willingness to volunteer is the easy part. The labor and the resources are on a other level altogether. But determination and persevere will make small work of it. It seams that everyone has had some major set backs happening. The stone Fort with the fire 🔥. In itself was devastating. Yet your company and your unconditional respect and out pouring of love . Is going to genuinely get him over that hump. Moving forward. I applaud 👏 your team to make that project possible. Their is so much good in all the things you do. We fans truly appreciate that. I am 100 percent in agreement 🤝 ✌️. We the people appreciate having something positive to see and recognize during a time our country's is being dismantled from the inside out. Watching you guys out perform every episode takes us away from all the negative we see happening. And it reminds us that this Nation has people that matter. And your videos allows us to be part of that. Awesome job. Best wishes.....

[@doughamm5590]

Seen that Lil town on the CW channel the other day. Got ghosts there the lil lady was talking to

[@tonyforrester5072]

Nice traveling with y'all.

[@wallysworkin823]

I hit an elk on I17 just south of Flagstaff. I was MT and got slowed down just enough that I just bumped him. All I saw was hooves - back - hooves - back, he stood up looked at me and bolted.

[@NecrofilmLTD]

Sadly, the road to Cerro Gordo was literally washed out by heavy rains, right after you all left. ☹️

[@wylonparker5042]

They already started to rebuild and brent will survive love watching all three channels gives us all the whole story.

[@user-rm9yi1mw5c]

Any plans in place to help get the road rebuilt. I wonder if building up the sides with concrete blocks along the trouble areas would help that from washing out again. Obviously it's going to be a major chore to be rebuilt. The willingness to volunteer is the easy part. The labor and the resources are on a other level altogether. But determination and persevere will make small work of it. It seams that everyone has had some major set backs happening. The stone Fort with the fire 🔥. In itself was devastating. Yet your company and your unconditional respect and out pouring of love . Is going to genuinely get him over that hump. Moving forward. I applaud 👏 your team to make that project possible. Their is so much good in all the things you do. We fans truly appreciate that. I am 100 percent in agreement 🤝 ✌️. We the people appreciate having something positive to see and recognize during a time our country's is being dismantled from the inside out. Watching you guys out perform every episode takes us away from all the negative we see happening. And it reminds us that this Nation has people that matter. And your videos allows us to be part of that. Awesome job. Best wishes......

[@michaelcheli5842]

From what I saw, they need some type of liquid hsrdener that they can spray on the gravel, dirt and sand when the road is rebuilt, that will sink down through the layers and bond the loose material together, if such a product exists; as the heavy rains caused the road to turn into a river, the water taking with it, all loose material, which may happen agaim if the road is not treated with a bonding agent.

[@dianarodriguez1900]

It washed out again when the hurricane came through October 2023.

[@NecrofilmLTD]

@@dianarodriguez1900 ☹️

[@TruckWick]

Awesome video!

[@scottbecker3563]

Maybe putting mothballs in your truck will help keep the mice away..

[@KrisH-kp9vx]

Back in the 80's we used to call that White Knuckle shiftin'... Let her fly and hope a bear ain't at the bottom. And passing a Swift don't count as passing.... just sayin' LOL

[@j.whiteoak6408]

Hello Jax, & greetings from Australia 🇦🇺❤️🇺🇸! I love it when you all collaborate on a Cerro Gordo expedition - it must require a logistics expert to manage the organisation of such undertakings! It's so good of you all to put so much effort in into helping Brent realise his dream of rebuilding the American Hotel & bringing a new era of life to his town 🤜🤛 And it's just as well yas did it when yas did, because the road up to Cerro Gordo doesn't exist anymore! Still, I haven't been praying for rain to come your way all these months for nothing! ⛈️ If it means Brent lost his road for it to rain on Wild Wild West too, well then, so be it (sorry, Brent!) But this is a perfect example of why yours is the best channel on YT - I watched Brent's & HeavyD's tank vidz too - but yours is by far the best, especially in terms of info, the best footage (despite HeavyD's cameramen with all their fancy equipment & post-production team! 🎥) - and for sheer entertainment - 🎭 You and Diesel Dave don't need a stage to be 2 very funny dudes 🤣😂🤣 I don't doubt that you were looking forward to catching up with him! And your Sightliners tee had you looking very respectable among the bros too, LOL. (The album must be ready soon?) I hope that you picked up thousands of new subs for your channel after HeavyD gave you a good plug - you deserve it! Folks will love it as much as I do! Anyway, I'm so glad that you were able to be a big part of this shot forward for Cerro Gordo, and that you got to hang out with the boys again - it wouldn't be a team without you, Jax - and you KNOW your cab-over Pete is one of the sweetest rigs on the road 🛣️ : ) As always, God bless you and your beautiful family, may He keep you all safe - and wet! ☔🌧️ You're in my prayers 🙏🏻✝️ With much love from my family to yours ❤️ From your Aussie friend - 🇦🇺♥️🇺🇸

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

GOOD THANG YOU GOT THE HUGE BULL CATCHER ON IT

[@billwing6917]

It’s good to see the Bearded 🧔🏽‍♀️ Brothers back together again. Hay Jax, you are a good, compassionate sole. If there’s anything I can do for you to help you or your family, if there is anything you need, I’m your guy‼️🧔🏽‍♀️🙏

[@rodpasichnyk9140]

2:37, you could be a Transformer, easy, lol!

[@Lstn2urmama]

We have seen what magic you have taken to cerrdo... was hoping you all are going to fix that bad road that does not exsist any more

[@sailingwind326]

That's hilarious 😂

[@facelikedog]

I like the behind the scenes style.

[@random22026]

29:35 This brief video journal of the tank traverse up to Cerro Gordo was KILLER--epic videography and soundtrack, Jax. 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙 Oh, and as for the Roof-rockin' Sightliners? There's nothing 'Sort of' about y'all--cannot wait for your tuneage to drop! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@purpledragonlady]

Love your content.

[@keithselzer9816]

Great video Jax, the mouse story has me crying laughing. I had one in my truck that chewed everything up. It took damn near a month to catch him. He liked everything except cheese an peanut butter. Love what your doing, keep them coming !!

[@georgedreisch2662]

Y’all fortunate to have been there and gone before the deluge…

[@bendiesel9132]

You the man Jax, Watching from new zealand.

[@proudnana6]

So cool! 😋☺️

[@wylonparker5042]

Love all the videos keep trying to see u out on the road...i run a 7 axel setup in the northwest and we are Montana neighbors lol i live over in troy. Stay safe brother keep up the awesome inspiring work

[@DallasHollidayTV]

Oh shit the ford cab over in the background!

[@flat4fan]

On you next trip to Cero Gordo, on your way home through tonapah you could take a detour to anchor brand ranch.

[@jacobchristiana5706]

JAX 2024!!!🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@johnzee691]

well......your vid 3 of the big delivery / install let's say. you have the best music tho by far....! but you mentioned in Dave's vid and you mention in your vid how it's going so easy and where's the big thing that's gonna be a huge problem.... no problems..........till 2 days later. oh man you guys got out in time. Oh mAN. oh man

[@michaelcheli5842]

Great content. It was fun to see familiar events through your eyes. Only, I don't imagine the elk or mice are big fans :)

[@dmaxwell95]

His voiceover sounds just like Optimus Prime lol damn good

[@wylecuplin3044]

🤣😂 mouse guts on the floor. 🙈

[@modocroughstock5700]

Greetings from Mina Nevada where the bearded are not always women... 🤔😉😎🤠

[@redrose41000]

@MODOC ROUGH STOCK - 😂🤣

[@anchorbrandranch]

🤔⚓️

[@DinkTank369]

GETTR DONE ✅

[@jayep13]

great account of adventure

[@janewittmayer9281]

Glad you guys got that tank up there before those floods washed out the road.. Glad you OK from you road incident. LOL I've seen and filled a few of those tanks and I don't know how you drink that much. With you mouse problem, especially when sitting for a time, throw some moth balls under the truck. Mice don't like moth balls.

[@dochoovie8746]

My God, when you do that voice your mannerisms and voice remind me of Sterling Hayden.

[@Kavikwolf]

Love the video, but Jax you are no longer aloud to say things are going eerily smoothly lol. Poor Brent, at least he had the Sany to help fix his road.

[@brettmorton7365]

When you get together with the Daves it's always a massive job... And a massive jug 🤯🤯 As for those little furry hitchhikers... Kick em out