The Start to the ULTIMATE Rock Crawler!!

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The beginning of Paul's Ultimate Rock Crawler is finally in the works. In this video he begins the process by starting on the rearend that he will put in his '86 Toyota Pickup that will be turned inti a Truggy.
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[@FabRats]

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[@bulldozer7656]

Question: is a Detroit style locker any better than the ARB? I'm trying to make an educated guess for my '12 Jeep JK. Thanks Paul, your awesome!!!!

[@MOTO809]

@@bulldozer7656 I wouldn't say they're any better or any worse. It just depends what you want to do with it. The Detroits can be a pain for town and highway driving because you don't have the ability to completely unlock, but if you spend all your time off road you don't have to mess with air compressors and switches and wiring harnesses to lock your diff. Personally, I went with an ARB so I can still drive around town as if my truck was still stock and I don't have to deal with chirping tires in the roundabouts and parking lots.

[@bulldozer7656]

@@MOTO809 but isn't that the point of a Detroit? I'm in Michigan and a few times a year go visit family in Colorado Springs, CO for mountain trails... I can go either way, but air locker seams way more expense w/all the other stuff. I just want to do it right.

[@MOTO809]

@@bulldozer7656 Yeah the Detroit is supposed to remain unlocked until it sees a certain amount of difference in wheel speed. A lot of people seem to like them but I read a lot of negative reviews also. I was in a major dilemma on which to buy last year. I couldn’t find any negative reviews on the ARB other than the price so I bit the bullet and ordered one up. My impression is a that Detroit style is best for a local trails rig, or something that goes on a trailer for long trips. The ARB seems, to me, to be better suited for highway driving. Either one will perform in the hills, but just my 2 cents, it is SO nice being able to flip a switch to go from a 300 mile road trip to crawling up a rock ledge, then flip it back and hit the interstate knowing it’s unlocked completely. I might be a little bias 😆

[@bulldozer7656]

@@MOTO809 thanks for the Intel.. Still on the fence a bit. Detroit is $650 installed, ARB is over $1200 w/ air and gadgets

[@alejorottenberg4758]

Paul's the only person I know that saves junk " for later" and actually uses it...

[@lrobie123]

check out Rust Bros too

[@chuckstith838]

Mustie 1 does it also

[@Ketchup584]

You two made him a liar🤣🤪

[@SweatyWelder68]

Hey that hurts

[@bm6032]

@@Ketchup584 not really. He just got introduced to 2 more Pauls :)

[@chriszenker2468]

Paul I'm 61 and when I watch your vids I learn something and am reminded of others thanks also it's nice to see a Dad and his family teaching and learning you are a great man good job.l

[@ralphnorman4636]

62 here and jealous of your mechanical AND parenting skills.

[@hustlinghard8081]

We need to hurry up and get Paul enough subs that he can supplement his income enough to quit that time-suck of a fulltime job and make these videos daily!

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

The two bonuses of having an employer you get to break their tools and they replace them and they may have good benefits and retirement then I doubt KZbin offers

[@chrisestill8825]

@@thejackofalltravels8267 except Paul’s employer is a TelCom company. They don’t supply many grinding discs and argon

[@flydubs792]

I find freedom and security typically don’t go hand in hand. But I’ll take what I can get.

[@hustlinghard8081]

@@flydubs792 yea but if he can make enough off youtube to justify losing his insurance then itll be worth it. Many youtubers do it.

[@larrybe2900]

Could be looking at it as an early retirement when the kids are grown. Just the exposure on YT makes him known.

[@simplejonny]

Watching this Feb 6, 2023 and it is WILD to see the differences in everything between then and now. Love seeing how far y'all have come. 💕

[@bryduhbikeguy]

LoL..03/23/2023 and the boys look a couple years younger,but the skills from Paul are timeless.

[@CharlesReiche]

Finally! Someone who physically demonstrates how an air locker works!

[@kittyhawk7060]

Paul, I've been watching your videos for several months; I am constantly amazed how much you know.

[@fotoguy430]

Watching you explain things to Landon reminds me of time with my dad. Just like you Paul, he was a master with his hands...there wasn’t anything he could not figure out. Now that he’s gone I realize just how much I miss his teaching lessons. Great job of being a mentor to your sons!

[@yvairguy]

From baby crawlers to rock crawlers... Fab Rats got all your crawlers covered.

[@scottphillips88]

Glad to hear someone else calls it the RONA. Every time I cough or sneeze. :)

[@davewinch6029]

Short for bologna. :-O

[@Michael57320]

We call it Rona here in Missouri as well

[@mattbrown3400]

I had an 85 in high school. On 38s , bobbed w/ dual cases and 5.29s.... you sir are living my dream right now.

[@nsh040909]

Are one tons really that much better than your previous setup?

[@davidwoermansr]

@@nsh040909 for rock crawling a 14 bolt full floater is about the best rear you can get some will disagree and say go with military axles but if something breaks 14 bolts are common enough you can usually fix it right on the trail and not be broke down worried about dragging your rig out and waiting on parts or if you can't get it drug off the trail you almost have to have it watched the whole time it's on the trail broke or you'll come back to a stripped and destroyed rig so in my opinion if you gain any strength with military axles 1 is it enough to justify the extra weight you're adding and 2 military stuff is built by the lowest bidder so is it really worth the risk

[@nsh040909]

@@davidwoermansr I'm on 35's with stock axles on a 85 4runner. Going duals next year if budget allows. I'm trying to go over the Rubicon trail in the near future 🍻

[@davidwoermansr]

@@nsh040909 Rubicon is fun as long as you're setup to handle it I have no problem using my winch if I get in a spot I think I might break something I've been to Moab a few times came out as a front wheel drive my first time because I'd just got my rig back some friends finished it for me while I was in the hospital having surgery but they forgot to change my rear driveshaft and near the end of the journey the aluminum shaft twisted off right behind the weld at the trans u-joint so we took the joint out and stuck the stub back in the trans to keep the fluid in and finished getting to the trailer I always carry a tool kit spare u-joints a few extra lug nuts incase we lose any changing a tire and extra fluids incase it's my turn to lay on my side or lid anything else like axle stubs ball joints steering and stabilizing components I leave in my tow pig we always have a side by side we can run back for those if something happens the alternator I run I have plugs in my bumper for welder leads that comes in handy I've spent almost 25 years on my rig and every winter it seems I find something I want to add or change

[@benritchsmith]

Paul, you are a wizard with rear ends! But you are also an everyman sort of feller. You are just like everyone else, walking around in society. You got all this talent. A gem!

[@dragnfli520]

You know you're familiar with this shop when Pappa Dar shows up & you don't even need the caption! (Thx, Michelle 😉)

[@pablocruise678]

I have had 4 Toyota 4runners all 1987... one toy truck..’85... all 4wd... now I have a Tacoma... loaded..’07.... and my heart is filled with joy for this build!!!

[@pablocruise678]

Thanks LAND!!!...LOL

[@johnrain6674]

You have to be the most knowledgeable person that I have ever listen to about custom and aftermarket 4x4 parts ever keep up the good work

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Love it. I had a 1985 Toyota four runner. Detroit lockers front and back 8 inch oversize rear springs, Land Cruiser front brakes, marlin crawler, full roll cage, Custom skids and everything, gear shaft 35s blah blah. A lot of FourXdoctor stuff. Can’t wait to see what you do with this. :)

[@bryduhbikeguy]

03/23/23 and I didn't know you'd worked on a 'rock-crawler back then as I joined 6 months ago.Will keep watching your old posts to catch up from the start.Haven't missed 1 since you were working on 'The Golden Nugget' which is probably why this now has 561K Views,and your channel has 511K Subs! Way to go Team,and well earned!

[@jeffreycrockett6847]

Watching this I hope your boys understand that they are getting a real-time view learning opportunity that a lot of Us are envious of wishing we could be getting.

[@thomasriggle6371]

Really? been there done that.

[@drithius4801]

The random edits & sound effects always bring a chuckle!

[@joshmeacham3326]

I can't be the only one that starts watching an episode on my fire stick, then pauses the episode, then goes to my phone just to give it a thumbs up 😁

[@FabRats]

You’re the real VIP, Josh!

[@om617yota8]

100%, all the time!

[@Fitzinyourhead]

Nope Josh you’re not alone I do that constantly to like or comment have to pause go to my phone click on the same video like comment and then shut the phone

[@larryfreeman7979]

never done what Paul does. kinda lost, but love it . He makes everything so darn interesting to watch.

[@bertbccfu9564]

Glad you got the FJ but I'd still like to see this truck done

[@JosephPBest]

What I like about your builds, you explained what your doing, love the show.

[@mikemckinsey]

As a die hard Toyota guy, I can’t wait.

[@mikemckinsey]

@RollinRat I did!

[@om617yota8]

Right in the ear hole, man I felt that one. Nothing like that sizzling hair and earwax feeling, and the SOUND right inside your skull.

[@dustinmeier9753]

To this day, I wear ear plugs when I weld. Specifically to avoid this sensation.

[@om617yota8]

@@dustinmeier9753 Welding cap pulled down over the ears, for me.

[@lrobie123]

finally over 100k subs. best axle repair youtube channel. removed the homemade axle beefup hardware to install TMR, the best

[@jackthomson73]

“ I want to feel how tight I’m doing it up” in Australia we tighten it up until it strips and back it off half a turn . 😂😂👍

[@gerin1946]

HAAAAAAA here is PAUL !!!! Good let see the new making !!! Warm regards my friend !!!

[@gerin1946]

Hells bell far too short !!!

[@dukeflem]

I loved the part where you were grinding and putting sparks in the bags of chips that were in the top of the tool box; and your son hustled over there and grabbed the bag of his chips up and left yours there.

[@MrGaryGG48]

We all knew that Paul didn't raise no fools!! 🤣👍

[@larrybreuer4495]

Now that you have a decent rear axle, just have to build a crawler around it...Easy Peasy ( as long as you’re Paul). Looking forward to the build. 👍👍❤️

[@edcctf]

Congrats on 100k!! :)

[@randalsweeting661]

Can't wait to see you wheeling this with Matt's wagon.

[@danielarbon3412]

Glad I can watch more builds after Matt has finished the Corvair.

[@wilverrivera1426]

Wait till you see the next project coming 🤪

[@joshuawolfe7763]

Enjoying the ride so much....catching up on old content.....living in tx but making me consider s utah....muscle and crawling and family 24/7....

[@oldfart5127]

Congrats on the 100 thousand and some. And another Fab Rat Build. Always a joy to watch.

[@triplebweldingandfab6115]

Been enjoying your videos for a long time now! Really appreciate your willingness to try anything in your shop, even if you haven’t done it before. People these days think you must have a peace of paper that says you have been educated on something before you can work on it. I’ll take real world experience to education any day, keep it up it’s rare.

[@christopheralvarado9257]

Perfect timing. Matt finished his MORRVAIR. Now the FRURC!

[@lockedin60]

You and Matt have been doing this stuff forever. I don't think if I live to be 100 I will ever get the hang of all you do.

[@Farm_fab]

I have a rear from a Kia Sorento that I'm gonna mod for a garden tractor. The gears are 4.67 on 18" tires. I'm going with goodyear trencher tires 15.5x15" with a height of 29". I have the front axle I bought at a scrap yard, and will also mod for bigger wheels/tires. I'm working on a farm, so there will be places to try this out.

[@everythingsucks6086]

I love watching you work on your own stuff Paul! Go Fab Rats Go!

[@utahammocan2578]

Greetings from Cache Valley! They say a true expert makes things look easy. That's you! I have learned so much from you; you inspire to get back outside and get the CJ2a back together. Love your posts... you do an amazing job. Keep up the great work. Cheers, Richard

[@FabRats]

Thanks for the kind words!! Means a lot!

[@justinchildress8434]

That's awesome. I'm new to the channel thanks to Matt off road Recovery

[@simonelt7317]

Nice to see you representing MORR. Each of you is great and together there ain’t much you can’t do!

[@sparkyofsocal]

I like to put a stud at the 12 o’clock hole in the housing to hang the cover on. Makes it easier to put the cover on especially later down the road under the truck when installed on the truck.

[@kmrdayota1271]

Bad ass love the Yota s! When my 22r dies I got a 4.3 waiting hahahahaha it been 5yrs and it’s still going strong for my daily driver

[@garrettharper5024]

Grandpa's wrecker seemed to be the ultimate rock crawler to me!

[@chapc]

Wow! Here I am thinking that someone had trussed the heck out of that axle, and then you whip that thing out! Daaanng!

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Paul i worked at a gm dealer that did a lot of light duty commercial trucks ambulance's etc. I set up at least 100 14 bolt rears I approve of the work you did and the 14 is one of the more forgiving rears on the gear pattern that one will roll down. Trail just fine

[@customflht]

Nice - You’re gonna have to tell the story about the funky trophy made outta cam shafts with the piston on top that’s against the wall behind you in that vlog

[@terryaustin1422]

Look out morrvair the fabrats are building a beast crawler definately following along for this one. Love how your showing the details of when things dont quite fit

[@murphy6767]

Awesome Video's Paul is the Fab Rats King......

[@jerrycann6374]

I like that pattern, the contact point will move up under load.

[@lescarlock4405]

Hey Michell and Paul! Was watching yesterday! Where you two was talking about licking salt blocks, then Paul said he loves silage! Done both myself, drank outta a stock pond even! That silage is some addictive eating! First job was at a diary, and I’d go down in the pit, and cobble up those fermented kernels, like a wolverine on a waffle!

[@derekboberg9766]

Man I wish I could have Paul make 2 of every part so I can use them in my 85! Looking forward to watching all of this build!

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

Really enjoyed watching !

[@davidr.4699]

When lifting, 2 sons equals 1 dad lol. This should be a fun project to watch come together.

[@LeviShaffer]

"Afterwork" It's nice to see you get to do this for work now.

[@Goesinya69]

I loved how nice those TMR kits worked for me

[@dndzoned4134]

Pumped for this built your channel drove me back into wheeling I went out bought a yj to start building and my buddy dusted off his cj7 in 40s time to get the wheels turning keep your videos coming !

[@jamesmoody5961]

Thanks for showing that dial guage. I found one in dads tools i got after he passed about 6 years ago and have been wondering what it was for and howbit worked. Enjoy your videos. Stay safe ya'll.

[@AGTFBS]

I'm about to install an ARB locker in my Dana 44, so thanks for the video, Fab Rats.

[@rhondarobinson2790]

Paul's tool box has everything including snacks.

[@dustinmeier9753]

Yeah, but Doritos doesn't pay him, so he hides the logo... Was that this video or a different one I watched him do that on?

[@jasonjavelin]

Much love for that Benchmade 940 😍

[@tomstepanowicz6191]

Good camera work Landon

[@tjtobin86]

Congrats on 100k subscribers!!

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

The 14 bolt is the perfect axle. One day I will have one in the front of my Jeep and rear steer on the one in the back of my Jeep.

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job Paul.

[@stacenhartland9777]

Brand new here from a couple utubers!!! The content is awesome! Enjoyed the ol International swap and test drive forsure! Thxs for all you do.

[@FabRats]

Welcome to the channel!!

[@OpieDogie]

Awesome set up that rear end is

[@itsjustmoney9039]

He rolled that ring gear around, and my first thought was damn! Looks good to me!

[@ryandavis4457]

About time you did a personal build series.

[@Steveindajeep]

Glad to see youre finally doing something for yourself for a change. Looking forward to this build.

[@DavidCooperGB]

I'm sure someone already mentioned this, but I'm going to post it again just in case. You'll need a breather that can let air in for the ARB air locker. I learned the hard way with one of my ARBs when I swapped to an expansion breather like the one you used in the video. It ended up getting fluid from the diff all the way through the air line and into the solenoid by my compressor. I had to pull the locker, clean everything out and put a normal breather tube on. Totally sucked.

[@justinchildress8434]

That's awesome. I'm new to the channel thanks to Matt off road.

[@mattwheaton7621]

Yes,,,,, it’s about time,

[@williamlulay7982]

A 15 year project, huh? I have a few of those lying around myself - yours are real cars, though - mine are model cars. I'll get to them some day, given enough time on this earth........ I am always in awe of your fabrication and welding skills - you are so good at it!

[@evloftis4143]

been waiting for this build its goin to be a good peeps need to help them grow people !!!!! love it its good were callin it goin to see if it brakes lol

[@ddgatewood71]

It's always a good time watching your videos

[@dennisbailey4296]

Nice Shop lights you got there!! Super job on that Rear end!!👍👍 All the Best from Canada

[@vernonyamada2200]

Anchor lube best lubricant and coolant for drilling metal , the best choice I swear by it👍

[@sebastiend.5335]

Yippie, another Fab Rats Fabulous Video!!

[@waterislife.9204]

Can't wait to see your results on this build

[@MOTO809]

I absolutely love my ARB rear locker in my 93 Yota. Best upgrade I ever did.

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

maybe I'm just simple but that drill bit was butter for getting through the axle... nice

[@Nate-mh5eu]

French toast and Fab Rats!

[@ask3xd903]

Spicy pigs feet and fab rats.

[@thomasriggle6371]

Beer and fab rats.

[@goodguygto]

Hey Fantastic!, Fabulous!, 🐀's!!, I'm glad you got to work on your rock crawler!!👍👍 Much deserve to work on your own projects (pride and joy)!! Cheers!🍺🍺🍻 And once again their's Papa-Dar's Jeep (broken down AGAIN)!!!😱😱😱

[@rodpasichnyk9140]

100K CONGRATS!

[@Huntn366]

so that dang squeaky door noise had me looking behind me! ya got me!

[@robertbutcher3801]

You are a very clever young man I just love watching you 🇬🇧😀👌

[@dob1662]

I really like your workshop, just the right amount of space and tools for one to tackle anything 🙆

[@one4chuckantel]

You guys deserve the accolades and the perks that come with them. Congratulations... Rock crawler...😁

[@jackthomson73]

Wow. 513 views in 6 mins. Well done 👍

[@craighearn747]

Master class.

[@lovethemack]

that was pretty interesting, all those things have always seemed like magic to me, never knew what was inside a diff or how any of that stuff functioned, including the dad teaching the son or a dad being a dad. Its all pretty cool Id say, thanks for the entertainement!

[@ralphnorman4636]

I have found projects so old i can't remember why i dropped them. Good to see a old project pulled out for finishing.

[@ArizonaKid]

I gotta go check out your merch

[@MrGixxer1300r]

great video that will help a lot of people. Again Awesome content!!!!

[@stephenlamphier1141]

2 thangs: You know you've watched Fab Rats more than a few times when the background music gets stuck in your head lol When is the repair video for G'pa Sherm's tow truck?😆

[@flydubs792]

I’m guessing that’s gonna happen when he needs to use it. Followed by another tandem Matt and Fab recovery video.

[@dustinmeier9753]

Yeah, I really want to see a square body Chevy swapped to HD coils ... Since the rear leafs bend the wrong way now, it's the perfect time to fix it up right.

[@Grenyas]

So cool to see a Ballistic Fab product on the channel. I live near their shop.

[@glenbarnier]

finally paul gets to work on his own rig! good on you brother

[@8vivid]

I think the back lash will be perfect on first try, 😁 bevy your just that good. 19:56