There's NO WAY you'll recover that Chevy Truck!!!

So we got a call for a Chevy Silverado that was stuck on the top of Boulder Mountain.
The owner had slid off the road back in the fall of 2019
The truck came to rest in a very precarious position.
He was able to hike out to Highway 12.
He had one towing company go and look and four others that just refused.
The forest service was threatening to fine him if he didn't get it removed.
We were unfamiliar with the area and everybody we talked to made it sound like there's no way we would get it out, because of that we were a little apprehensive going in.
It was about 60 miles of rough dirt road, which was doable in a stock pick up.
About a block from the truck we got to the top of the mountain with some of the most amazing views on planet Earth.
This truck was down an extremely Steep and off-camber Trail and then off the side at about 45 degree angle.
Paul and Matt were able to get it rigged up and winched out of there.
It actually went rather easy.
Surprisingly the truck started and we were able to drive it out.
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[@kyle_throws_tools]

At 11000 feet- Cameraman "My lungs are burning..." Ed lights another cigarette.

[@paulketner5077]

At this point I don't think Ed breathes air, just smoke :)

[@derick2986]

You know them old timers are as tough as nails.

[@Husky1run]

Ed has fun to driving over that rock😄😄😄

[@MarcoPollo77]

Ed is pretty tough.

[@jpgmatrixgmail]

Ahhahaha i'm dead lol

[@swissnut22]

Hey Matt, I was the lead hiker with the goofy orange bandana in that backpacking group! Great to see the video up, we have been waiting for weeks. We headed all the way down that jeep road to highway 12, there was no way any jeep or vehicle could make it down that road... it just got crazier and crazier. Keep up the cool videos, my buddy told you we would look you up! hah

[@CarswithNash]

Cool, was looking for your comment, your famous now lol!

[@jeromehansen3969]

Nice reply

[@XPFTP]

@@CarswithNash u have to pay them royalties now lol

[@milotorres6894]

Cool pass of information for future 👍 off roader's not to make a big mistake unless they are rockcrawlers sigh should be posted before the point of no return or turnaround

[@swissnut22]

@@milotorres6894 We couldnt belive there wasent warning sign at the top before you decend. About a mile down the "road" had dozens of downed trees and crazy bolder climbs, not sure with a whole day, a chain saw and a experienced off roader could do the route.

[@jordanricker4948]

You know it's steep when even on camera it looks STEEP. Good work on this job!

[@dmcpeck]

The rocks are very slick also.

[@thelasttimeitried]

Best thing I learned from this? "Driver" not "left" when calling out steering. Absolute reference instead of relative reference. Brilliant.

[@kyletrummel7074]

The real reason Matt lifted his Jeep: so he can perform most trail repairs without a jack.

[@alexkemper3285]

No cap😂

[@samjohnson9894]

That's why Jeeps are lifted anyway. lol

[@shawnjames3212]

I thought it was so he didn’t have to get his ramps out while loading and unloading from the trailer.

[@cup_and_cone]

That's most Jeeps, lol

[@TehButterflyEffect]

To be honest, lifting the Jeep DOES make working under it a lot easier. Working on a stock TJ compared to my YJ is a pain. LOL

[@RobGADV]

"So we got a call from NASA... one of the Mars landers is stuck and they need it unstuck, so we're gearing up."

[@badgerpa9]

Needs a jump and stuck in a rut now.

[@MrBogart420]

Lol bro that's funny

[@c0mputer]

As long as Ed’s there they’ll get it.

[@WelcomeToMylesUTube]

“Dogs are excited, don’t think we’ll find any water for them up there to play in but they’ll get a good run in”

[@jeffdunehew]

Don't want to close my eyes, don't want to fall asleep...

[@anthonycrumb9810]

I love how much Matt cares for Ed and looks out for him. You can tell the character of a man when he treats people with that kind of care and respect.

[@0Ciju0]

Without Ed, nobody would know the temperature, or the weather; Ed is a necessity.

[@ClatoTom]

This video is the best advertisement for Matt's Off Road Recovery. 2 companies did not dare to do this recovery. Matt drives there with a few people, takes a quiet look at the situation and pulls the Silverado out of there. I am very amazed at the calm and ease with which Matt approaches each of his jobs.

[@nancylarson7494]

It was 4 other companies that refused.

[@Frankie2012channel]

@@nancylarson7494 I thought they tried and failed, not just refused. But I could be wrong. Either way, Matt's victory was EPIC!!!!!

[@mr.intensity2685]

This is just crazy seeing Paul and his son when he was still getting his channel up a running, no merch, and not even branding. Even Matt wasn't branded, but merely promoting his business. Just look at how far they have come! Was Paul's son, Landon filming for them? I saw him holding a microphone. Also, seeing this again, I noticed the shell of the Morrvair on the chassis in the background of a yard. Does Fab Rats have their own video of this?

[@SergeantExtreme]

@@Frankie2012channel You're wrong. One went and decided they weren't even going to touch it, and the other three flat out refused.

[@mouthwash884]

That’s not too crazy. It’s not that the companies wouldn’t be able to get it out, it’s just that it’s not worth it. If it costs a company 8 hours to recover a truck (3 hours drive time one way, 6 total, and 2 hours to recover, I’m being generous), with a crew of 8 people at $30 an hour, that’s almost $2k in labor costs alone; add in overtime if the job takes longer than expected, easily $3k in labor. Add in fuel, equipment and over head and you’re looking at $4k in cost to recover a truck worth maybe $4k. Plus, if something happens and that truck, or worse, one of your trucks goes off the mountain, you’re insurance isn’t going to be happy. And god forbid something happens to one of the crew members. It’s risk vs. reward, those companies have to make money and try to keep people safe.

[@v26224]

When Matt packs spare tires, things are getting serious

[@cns1776]

When he brakes out the winch😄

[@jimcollins8097]

....or when he brings camping gear for over nite !

[@milotorres6894]

Excellent plan of attack and execution without a slip or safety concerns very skilled in their extraction move no damage to truck in a very precarious position hats off to these guys on another job well done..

[@briananderson7008]

Yeah like the 2 adjustable wrenches. Time to get serious. Awesome video!

[@JF32304]

🤣👍

[@clough211]

Randy complaining about the high elevation on his lungs as Ed just stands there casually smoking lol.

[@Jessica.McGill]

Yeah... so is anybody else addicted to watching these videos? Just discovered this awesome channel! Shout out to Matt & his awesome team!

[@collinwall5169]

This is something I’d expect to see as a show on the discovery channel tbh

[@c0mputer]

Everyone: You’ll never get that truck. Matt: Hold my shock mount bolt.

[@chriscoulthard4947]

You mean we may need a winch......

[@benjaminsondelski3784]

@@chriscoulthard4947 A Harbor Freight winch!

[@bbur75]

Matt: also, dont worry about the exhaust bolts coming loose, I've got spares, and fix it later on the trail.

[@coldblue9mm]

@Jeffrey Kemper Uh, they were busy that day and unable to answer the call. I'm sure they would be the most economical of choices also. What you smoking?

[@diviningrod2671]

@@benjaminsondelski3784 more like harm&fright

[@JonBecker81]

“How’s that elevation treating you? My lungs are on fire” Meanwhile Ed is up there at 11,000 feet just chilling smoking a cigarette.

[@reddog9025]

Ed's lungs are lined in gold dust....

[@jamesmoore3346]

I couldn't do it, lung cancer survivor for about 6 yrs now. All is good, still learning there's somethings I can't do anymore, lol, those 'high altitudes' and my damaged lung wouldn't get along well, lol.........All this reminds me of 'riding the creek line' here. I live in the bottom of mississippi, got no scenery like ya'll got, beautiful...

[@KristiLEvans1]

@@jamesmoore3346 rock on, survivor.

[@ZenZill]

Love how everyone followed Paul's plan, experts trusting experts. This is def in the top 5 recoveries.

[@pasifikabydesign7350]

This is the first video I ever watched on the MORR channel. I think I've seen them all now. As a Samoan I love the family atmosphere, the teamwork, the interaction but most of all I absolutely adore the respect and reverence in which Ed is held. Elders are so important and it is touching to see (even the customers) how Ed is thought of and treated. I'm a huge fan now and look daily to see if there is a new episode.

[@Styphoryte]

For sure, Ed always has a smile on his face though. ;) I am still working my way to watch them all myself, love the positivity and banter from the crew. I think I found the channel from the Corrvair build video now that I'm thinkin about this same time last year... :D

[@Marlon_42]

Yeah me too, this is the first video I ever watched on this channel 2 years ago.

[@Tshade67]

I believe a set of walkie-talkies would be a good investmest.

[@Rottengarage]

I agree

[@_louisianna2912]

And some winch rope blankets

[@dzengerink]

And some pulley blocks

[@UMadUCauseBad]

need more dip in this video

[@bry2k]

Beer cooler, and a doggie water bowl.

[@salsanacho]

I just knew that Ed wouldn't miss this one. I bet the second you told him 5 other groups couldn't do it he was like "let me get my truck".

[@lordec911]

ED telling others, "Who would go down here?" When the Golden Nugget was in the middle of nowhere.... Classic.

[@dmcpeck]

I've meet Ed. When told who I was he had this look like, he doesn't look that dumb.

[@scottsilverman165]

Ed: whoever went down there was brave Matt: hold my camping gear *does it backwards*

[@andrewcampisi6914]

I know when I heard Ed say that I was like oh it must be hard but Matt just went in reverse like a boss

[@kathyarmstrong649]

You know it's steep when even the flat rocks are rolling down hill!

[@billcashman4006]

I've done heavy duty recoveries for many years and I noticed 3 major things that stood out. 1, you assessed the situation, came up with a plan reassessed, and modified your plan, listening to everyone's input. Awesome! 2, your rigging was done superbly. You were positioned to allow for as much movement as possible limiting re-rigging. Awesome job. 3, Most important, was safety. You kept everyone out of harm's way while continually assessing the situation as it progressed. That was a top notch recovery.

[@vidiushd9207]

I only wish they wouldn't winch with chain and paid a little more heed to the steel rope under full load with no dampeners applied. Obviously, the dude that backed that XJ in has balls big enough to protect him from a snapped cable, but everyone else was in danger.

[@paulkaplan8420]

Couldn't agree more!! Superb teamwork, making sure everyone was safe including keeping the camera crew away from the winch cables in case they snapped, first rate work from everyone. No snarky comments either about the people who got into trouble in the first place. Great recovery, great channel. Keep up the good work.

[@urielgrey]

Thank you for explaining. As someone who doesn't know much about this other than how amazing and professional it came across I appreciate your response!

[@dwightteton55schneider90]

So not quite the same but just as dangerous to removal people. We had a boulder take out a set of wooden 'H' poles fore 250 KVA power lines, half way up one of the cliffs you see to the north of Parachute CO. No getting anything up there motorized until after poles and lines were removed. Our powerline people we contracted came in with a helicopter and the safety guy asked 'what's your plan?' Big Mike said, 'We go up assess, discuss plan and rehash all the what if's. If there are questions that can't be answered we start a new plan. Then we vote on the plan and if all 7 of us don't agree we start a new plan. If there are problems or unexpected results during the plan we start over from where we are at.' All went well with a few rehashes as they went. Spectacular to watch from the setting they were in and even more so from their strategy. Matt's crew did a solid job. I am sure they will take suggestions into consideration on future ones. Keep er safe, everyone should always go home in one piece!

[@mr.intensity2685]

Yes, safety. Everyone in the towing business should live by the slogan "Everyone's safety begins with me."

[@tjeerdvangennep2597]

Usually I skip these kind of video's since their full of screaming and yelling cocky SOB's you guys are different, relaxed, and just having a great time doing what your best at! Thanks 4 sharing!

[@tommessmann5984]

2 years ago... this is my first video I seen of seeing Matts Off Road Recovery

[@themaddane1550]

Wouldn't be a Chevy without a daytime running light out. 😆

[@fenderstratguy]

They always have one of them out!!

[@forbeshutton5487]

You should have shown the big brown stain on the driver's seat.

[@bobington4938]

lmao I under what that could be

[@geraldduggan6246]

I respect this channel so so much not only because everyone is so friendly and helpful but Ed makes the channels (the ones he is in) they treat Ed like the respected elder he is I really appreciate how Matt offers him some bug spray and also asks him several times if he’s doing ok making sure Ed didn’t need anything. Ed your an awesome old timer I have so much respect for you

[@DustonMontgomery-db8tp]

. 9

[@Adam-lq5kg]

The second I found out it was BOTH Matt and Paul working this...there wasn't much doubt in my mind that truck was coming out, no matter how stuck it was.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

that guy musta crapped his pants when slid over edge...holy crap...

[@TheJonGrubb]

...which may explain the good deal the cameraman got on the truck: "Used Chevy Silverado. Minor body damage. Mysterious cabin odor."

[@elofos0815]

@@TheJonGrubb i think he only must pay the recovery... so is no big deal

[@getchasome6230]

@@elofos0815 probably cost 3x what the truck was worth.

[@IronmanV5]

@@TheJonGrubb A good steam cleaning will take care of that

[@elchucofried5683]

@@IronmanV5 you sound experienced lmao

[@logancrow9979]

I love how Ed was smoking a lit cigarette as he was being sprayed with the mosquito repellent. What a legend. 😂

[@tommarshall8110]

😂😂😂

[@mygiguser]

Not funny when he goes up in flames 🔥

[@robert9595]

Eh, mosquito repellent isn't the most flammable thing out there, but could still catch if you put the fire by the source. Directly near the nozzle.

[@MF11283]

@@mygiguser relax he didn't go up in flames as there is no open flame on a cigarette to ignite any vapors

[@pfleeger2010]

Some old men like that don't breathe unless the air's been filtered through a cigarette first.

[@skipsandvig8888]

This was the first Matt’s video I ever watched a couple years ago. Nice to watch again.

[@drewgoody2957]

When matt was saying from what I've heard noone could get it and people are against me I seen it in his face thinking im getting that truck no matter what he just didn't wanna say it and eat his own words .... friggen badass recovery

[@neriescobar7390]

Who else found this on recommended stayed for the whole video!?

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Here for shits and giggles

[@joshuaspath6923]

The majority of us dude. The majority of people get all of their videos from their recommended so of course most of us found this in our recommended.

[@stevehursh6943]

Once I started I could not stop watching.

[@tcuster55]

Well did a little fast forward.

[@jeffrhodes3372]

Yep

Matt: "They are really betting against us". Everyone who watches this channel: "Ha"! Heck, you know if Good Ol Ed is along, things are going to to get done!!!

[@countrygal854]

Amazing job now that’s called team work!!!!!

[@shaneksmith1957]

In a me generation that was one of the best examples of a great team work and encouragement that I have witnessed!

[@navnoot]

wait so we’re just straight up releasing tv show quality videos for free on KZbin now?

[@dmcpeck]

I told Matt This recovery would make a great video. It was far better than I thought it would be. And I'm not in it.

[@andreyco7128]

If this was turned into a reality tv show this recovery would be an entire season... just imagine: content, recap, commercial, coming up, recap, content, recap, commercial, etc....

[@RobinDobbie]

If TV were even half as interesting I'd watch it. But it's not, so I don't.

[@dylanstandingalone]

We only needed TV because no one had good cameras. I never paid for TV, and I've never paid for KZbin!

[@Beezlie727]

@@dylanstandingalone You pay for KZbin by watching ads! This half hour vid had 3 or 4 ads (I lost track). They paid!

[@JSMITH8505]

What he lacks in remembering to retighten bolts, he makes up for in recovery physics. Kind of like the brilliant professor who splits an atom but who always drives off with a coffee cup on his roof. Impressed. Well done!

[@chanceapants9595]

Smart people always have a mess in the process but in their minds it's how they operate with ADD

[@chanceapants9595]

It's the outcome that matters. Not the process to get there

[@chanceapants9595]

I got a bottle of champagne from work and some captain. Where is the popcorn?

[@1598hi]

I cringed at that comment he made suggesting the XJ is not a good vehicle. But the rest of this content was great!

[@rodneymartin6154]

@@1598hi anyone that has spent time wrenching will tell you that Jeeps are not the greatest - that is until you MAKE them great.

[@larrywhited3070]

Man I'm jealous. 50 years ago I was a commercial deep sea diver working out of Louisiana in the Gulf oilfields. Much of my occupation involved underwater rigging to set clamps on platforms and to install subsea valve assemblies connecting pipelines. My rigging imagination was going full speed for this video, and I dare say that my thoughts at the start closely paralleled what the final plan was. What a tremendous team all these guys are. No egos trying to steal the spotlight, which was often a problem when working offshore.

[@donaldbertini7969]

New viewer. Wow, your team is amazing! I’m a retired policeman and I’ve seen firemen do amazing things. You also do amazing things. I’m now a devoted fan. Thanks.

[@fenceman53]

Funny how the dog was walking around gingerly probably thinking “this is sketchy this is sketchy what are we doing here”.

[@jaredgarner8251]

Been to this spot many time and the most of the rock is volcanic and rough on their paws.

[@alexearyle6159]

Border collies are tough and smart they know when to duck and cover when something ain’t right. Damn good indication of how bad things are.

[@colinmackay92]

Collie breeds are built for that kind of stuff. I climed Mount Katahdin in Maine with my rough collie and he had more fun there than I think he's ever had out in a field or on a trail. Their lineage is from the Scottish Highlands so they love mountainous areas. An old nickname for them were Hillers or Hill Dogs. They didn't call them that for nothing. And the answer is yes... I know far too much about this lol.

[@andyp91]

hysterical!

[@imacaryay7628]

Being a border collie it was probably trying to herd them around lol

[@hoppinflea]

Not sure if Matt is related to Ed or not. Anyway, I love how he includes him and takes such good care of him. The younger generations can learn a thing or two from him on respect for their elders.

[@williamfaulkner1959]

Ed is a good friend of Matt's and is his yard manager.

[@badgerpa9]

If you see some of the older videos he talks about Ed some, Ed has been all over the world, he is a gold miner and you see even at 11,000 feet he wanted to help.

[@tim-ber2606]

Ed came with the tow yard when matt bought it

[@stargazer7644]

Andre the Giant Has a posse i suspect ed is too old to be a boomer.

[@mikeyh0]

I like that whoever has the best idea is listened to. How many groups at a job have that same dynamic? The ones that actually work do. The others are far more concerned with whatever they think is more important than a good job well done.

[@johnbenton9035]

These types of videos aren't my typical genre. But I'm a fan of extreme skill and you guys didn't disappoint. But I gotta say, that watching the dog just hanging out with the peeps doing what a good dog does was every bit as enjoyable to me as watching the recovery.

[@victormcpeck3824]

Thanks for recovering my dad's truck. He's lucky to be alive.

[@jessepitt]

This was your dad? What was he trying to do? That truck was not up to that trail.

[@victormcpeck3824]

@@jessepitt He's just an explorer out by himself and for whatever reason thought it was a legit road until it was too late. But at any rate, he's said now he doesn't really know what he was thinking. Just a momentary lapse in judgement that could have ended up much worse than it did.

[@jimmym3352]

@@victormcpeck3824 Yeah that road didn't look too bad until that final spot. Very steep and tilted at an angle too to make matters worse.

[@jum5238]

@@victormcpeck3824 I've had the exact same thing happen to me. (see my reply elsewhere). Except I was on a get the heck away from the world trip during a bad divorce. Out by myself, and trail gave way under me (my 2 front tires and the trailer hitch is all that kept me up!), and no place to turn around (MUCH thinner than that road), and had to creep past a big rock in the road, hugging a cliffside. There was no going backwards around that without going over. I was stuck... Recovery guy said a hummer made it back there too (WHAAAAT???), and broke an axle trying to get turned around and get out. They dragged that one, ruining the back end. That was an expensive repair, and they had to call a specialist in LA to explain how to "unlock" the back axle. Glad to hear your dad made it out okay!

[@badgerpa9]

Glad he is ok. Everyone makes mistakes.

[@Mop_Deep]

I love how all Matts video is simple. Straight to the point. You really don't get that on youtube these days. No fake personality, no smash that like button. Good stuff men.

[@tellyphilo3879]

You couldn't have said it any better! I totally agree

[@thehungryhunter3454]

Yes and no know it all let me tell you again attitude! I love matt's channel just for that!

[@jackieyau5590]

yeah u don't need to tell people "comment, like & subscribe".... people would do so without u asking! It's all about content. Quality over quantity, and some so called KOL/ youtuber just won't get it.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

And no long winded intro or feeling the need to spend 36.35 minutes explaining what they’re about to do.

[@chainsawcabinetshop492]

You and the others said it very well, but I would like to add, that there is no distracting music added. There is no CB radio chatter. He keeps the dialog family friendly so that you your grandmother or small children can watch with you. Keep up the good work Matt and crew.

[@neiljuedes1661]

I really am amazed at the things that Matt’s crew does because people are dumb taking their vehicles where they do.

[@dmcpeck]

Ok, I'm dumb!

[@ADVENTUREAROUNDTHEBEND]

Truck probably couldn't be sold for the cost of the recovery but Matts team gest the WIN!!! Great Job.

[@dmcpeck]

That wasn't the issue.

[@Crzypengu]

This is the kind of stuff on Trending that is actually worth watching.

[@ThundrGhost]

Check out 4wd action. Our 4wd is better

[@5.43v]

@@ThundrGhost 2wd open diff only!

[@scottmansfield3789]

Matt and Team 1. Thanks for representing the state of Utah. While highlighting our incredible scenery and back country, you also highlight what it means to be great people. 2. In these times of extreme political posturing, hatred, and even violence, it is great to show the world what it means to be basically decent and caring. 3. Your dogs and Ed lend a humanity to these videos. 4. Your creativity and ‘can do’ attitude should be taught everywhere. 5. Your teamwork is fun and inspiring. Thanks from a Utah educator

[@fluke196c]

And what a great role model they are. All are safe and healthy without masks or bull.

[@Heeman5]

I second that!👍🏼

[@lazerrred]

Scott Mansfield - I’ve been through Utah a few times when I was an Air Force brat while stationed on the West Coast & family was on the East Coast. Seeing the beauty of Utah and some of the resident, I now want to spend a couple weeks or month just riding around and camping out of my 2014 Xterra. It has front & rear lockers, It’s very capable, but I know my, and its limits. 😉

[@vadim9342]

1000% agree with that sentiment. This channel is a hidden gem on KZbin.

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

@@fluke196c they're isolated, that's how. It's the same reason we're fine up here in northern BC.

[@mikebell9166]

A little thought, a bit of patience, a bit of leverage, some judicious driving... and you made it look simple after all. Good job!

[@jdtv...9134]

Matt's off-road recovery when others can't we can!🙏💪☝

[@dmcpeck]

It's more like won't try. One guy at least looked before saying he couldn't.

[@tenncutt]

Those mosquitoes must be bad! They sound like drones!

[@springbackinaction]

Wish we could have seen the reaction from the "town folk" when you came rolling in with the un-recoverable pickup.

[@luci-fer250]

me too

[@robertschaffer596]

Dunno man......that car was pretty easily recoverable. It was surrounded by trees. Just be creative. Some winches around the trees and a car which can spool it. The drow hours to recover the car. But why?

[@kenc2257]

@@robertschaffer596 Oh, sure..."easily recoverable"...[I guess we didn't just watch the same video] "Easily Recoverable" is KZbin commenter jargon for "Job-Refused-by-4-Other-Recovery/Tow-Companies."

[@robertschaffer596]

@@kenc2257 and exactly that's my point. Going all the way up there with such a personal and investment.....unless labour is almost for free and costs nothing in the US, and also gas is cheap as hell, no wonder other companies turned it down. My only guess is, these guys only accepted it because the youtube vids are at least compensate for the expenses they would have lost.

[@MrTwostring]

Yes -- that's the big hole in this story -- impossible recovery... oh wait, pull pull drive - let's go. It looked harder driving down the trail than getting it back on the road. "The people were betting against us." Good thing they didn't have MONEY on that bet!

[@bassjumpblues3631]

Wow, This is the first video I watched here with you guys. Been here ever since. Thanks for taking care of Ed and his nugget

[@benjiaquino6131]

this is the CRAZIEST, FLAWLESS, PERFECT recovery that i've ever seen on Matt's channel and A BIG THUMBS UP to Fab Rats. I just want to hear the reaction of the locals there about this Silverado recovery👌👌👌

[@dmcpeck]

Me too. I think I'll let sleeping dogs lie.

[@saltzen961]

LOL " When FLAT rocks start rolling , you're on a slope " 😂🤣😂

[@anthonybeers]

I worked as an engineer at a crane company nothing is un-recoverable with enough tackle.

[@n.l.s.e.2202]

I was gonna say.... how many snatch blocks do I get to use..

[@UberLummox]

Well said. That's what I was thinking. And I'm far from an expert.

[@castillo33brandon]

What’s tackle

[@spaceracer23]

If you've got enough rope, chain, pulleys, winches and come-alongs, you can move anything.

[@UberLummox]

@@castillo33brandon Tackle is a pulley.

[@wesbruner3244]

To Matt's team and Paul.... Great job... Best video so far

[@JulieCaptivatedinFl]

Absolutely riveting! This is in the top 5 World's Most Dangerous Jobs. The production, camera work was top of the line. Felt like I was right there every step of the way and right in the middle of the entire process and planning. Excellent.

[@kebin760]

That Chevy truck has its running light out. Classic

[@TehButterflyEffect]

Classic Chevy Wink going on there. Ironically, my Chevy has never had a bulb replaced and all are still lit.

[@joshbrumfield4999]

They come from the factory like that.

[@78FullSizeBronco]

@@joshbrumfield4999 No they do it because the bulb gets extremely hot in that little housing with no ventilation and burns out quicker. Putting an LED in there solves the issue.

[@alexcarey5084]

The working man yup, I did mine about 2 months ago and one went out again

[@jerrycraig6522]

I don't believe I've ever seen one with both sides lit!!!

[@ED-le1pr]

The dog was supervising the whole operation. Good job

[@4sl648]

Dog was the Safety Officer.

[@kenc2257]

Woof.

[@DannyDoggedYou]

@@kenc2257 what da dog doin

[@scubaad64]

This is a perfect example of knowing your craft and excelling at it. I'm always amazed at the recoveries they pull off. True skill and talent.

[@rayjohnson7252]

Another great recovery by Matt and his team .

[@Sebastian_Dinwiddie]

A REAL reality show. No manufactured drama. No commercial break just as something serious happens (but its easily resolved upon returning, after replaying it two more times in case we forgot).

[@alberteinstein3078]

Don't add count as commercials

[@theclan4adventures]

Camera angle only does so much.. you know it's a ruff spot when hikers are having a hard time passing you on the trail.. you guys make this stuff look too easy...

[@MikeCris]

Can't believe those hikers just kept going...that was the best show in town...odd they had not an ounce of curiosity.

[@getchasome6230]

I cant imagine how much this recovery cost.

[@sarbarca2]

@@MikeCris they were probably on a time limit called the sun. some people rather not be out when the sun goes down in the middle of nowhere if they don't have to be

[@QcOncleGab]

@@sarbarca2 especially when walking on loose rocks next to steep cliff like that. It is a no-no to do in the dark.

[@theclan4adventures]

@@MikeCris I agree.. unless they where pressed for time trying to make it back to a specific location before dark ...I would have first asked if I could help in anyway and if not I would have stood back and watched for sure.. when your on a good hike.. most people will use anything as an excuse to stop get some rest and take in scenery..lol

[@user-lq1ib8vu7o]

I'm in awe of these gentlemen's practical application of engineering principles.

[@michaelsteven1984]

I love you guys . My wife and I have been watching all of your recoveries. Matt, I would love to meet you .

[@BenKickert]

Even though that went easier than you thought it would, it still was one on of the sketchiest recoveries I have seen you do. Right up there with the Jeep stuck in the sinkhole. This one might even take the top spot!

[@W7DSY]

I agree, and like I said in my post, it looks better on video that it was in real time.

[@jilliansadventures4679]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@TwinShards]

The one with the Sink Hole was in a worst situation for the car to rescue. This Dodge could have stay for a good week chilling there even with some heavy rain day... But the one in the sink hole would have just slip in with some heavy rain. Imo, this one is the second worst tilted car on the edge of non return.

[@Kebria]

@@TwinShards And they were less prepared back then

[@stefanpuffer]

Sketchy yes but that sinkhole job....that was sketchy +1

[@captiveamerica669]

This is amazing to see hard working people, work as a team. No attitudes, no arguing, no treating fellow workers like their lower than you. Great job recovering that vehicle.

[@cornwasher]

They're a class act.

[@caseym5017]

Sure! On camera.

[@officialWWM]

True professionals.

[@swapnilmankame]

@@caseym5017 been following them for more than 2 years. have heard stories from everyone who have met them personally. they are wholesome on and off camera. so please stop the negative assumptions.

[@RNCHFND]

Well, you only see what they choose to upload

[@KiwiPokerPlayer]

A lot of youtube channels put up thumbnails that exaggerate the actual content... there is no way a single image could exaggerate what I just watched. Nice work.

[@cawiltu]

Wow! Love these scary, scary rescues. I don’t think I could even walk on that road

[@dougbrown7413]

The way you guys watch out for Ed is pretty cool. That’s the way it should be.

[@mitchellgiebler3396]

yep take care of the old folks

[@SenanuKAnku]

The exact natural way of life

[@tvs3497]

I think you got that backwards, young man.

[@JuanGarcia-bd1rm]

Except for spraying an aerosol next to a cig but Ed seems cool asl

[@straubdavid9]

@@JuanGarcia-bd1rm The explosion would have taken out every mosquito in a quarter mile radius .... so their's that!

[@minierillinoiswatchdog7056]

That was great. Never thought i would enjoy something as simple as a tow job but this is great. The crew is great. Thanks for taking me along. Being disable going to the mountains is not happening but weekly I go somewhere with Matt and the gang.

[@badgerpa9]

And you do not need to get dirty!

[@KristiLEvans1]

❤️

[@theflaterfapologist99]

What an amazing plan and recovery. I can see why this is the most viewed video on the channel. Incredible!

[@dukeflem]

I've watched this six times now and I thought this was an extremely difficult rescue until I saw a couple on the side of a mountain going to a TV tower that make this look easy. Paul and Matt also pulled a golden Suzuki UNDER WATER to get it out. I think when you give them a little bit of a challenge you can see what they are really made out of. I love watching them work!

[@dmcpeck]

Having Matt and Paul work together made this recovery look easier I think. This is the only one I have first hand knowledge but I wasn't there for the recovery. Any recovery were one wrong move and your sliding down a mountain or other life risking stuff are beyond rating.

[@stephenbell-booth2648]

One of the most interesting videos on You Tube in years. Outstanding work

[@W7DSY]

I do a lot of off-road driving. When you video something, it always comes out looking like it's a breeze, even if it's difficult. But NOT THIS ONE. Whatever this looks like, it was 2X worse being there. That was the diciest recovery I've ever seen.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Absolutely true. NO matter what direction, your tires are gonna slip downhill side toward the edge.

[@slhobbers]

Somebody may have already brought this up in the comments that I missed but what I love about Matt and his crew is I have Never heard anyone throw out cuss words. (Not on camera anyway 😂) They are calm cool and collected. Even the times I could tell by Matt’s expression that whoops i think I got the movair stuck lol. That alone and how professional and fun they are to watch. Keep up the great videos and I’m a fan. I want one of them shirts 😂😂 but I don’t wanna run the tundra off the road to get one !!!

[@jamesbrickert1301]

Enjoying the HECK out of your videos! As a Jeeper and Off-Road Exploration enthusiast for some 50 years now I have a Sencere appreciation for what you-all do. We used to get "called out" by one of our Jeeping buddies once in a while when they got their Jeeps stuck in what seemed like an impossible situation. Fortunately, we were always able to complete a successful "recovery"! Thanks again. Keep up the good work!

[@doddgarger6806]

Most people don't appreciate how sick the axle and suspension setup are on this thing, and it's all home brew

[@kenneychappuis1853]

Old Ed smoking at 11,000 feet if that doesn’t kill him nothing will.

[@guitarbass95]

@Ronald Reed how much of a later does Ed have honestly? I think it just counts as old age now.

[@Mribakov]

It will

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

I'm just glad his smoking while applying flammable bug spray didn't kill him. Not gonna lie, I clenched just a little.

[@waynetaylor121]

Get off your high horses he's happy so worry about your own problems.....

[@waynetaylor121]

Another thing I know people who have died from peanut butter....

[@lightningstrikestwice6302]

I would never bet against Matt's off-road recovery. Great teamwork! Ed and lady are great overseers! Is retired heavy duty truck mechanic I've written many road service bills. I would have loved to have written this one. Vehicles x mileage + fuel x man hours probably would have exceeded the value of the vehicle. Oh well! If you want to play you got to pay! Nobody works for free!

[@mikemcnabb1582]

Love U-en’s videos and the respect Y-all show Edd, stay safe brother 🙏🏻🫶🏻🙋🏻‍♂️

[@09mazdasp33d]

I can’t believe youtube recommended this... this channel actually has great content! I could definitely see this being a show on Discovery Channel

[@darricklambert7818]

Definetly would be a great reality TV show. The real deal

[@davidreynolds731]

They’d way over dramatize it and ruin it, I like it here better.

[@benjaminfink8520]

David Reynolds No kidding. Everyone would be screaming and swearing at each other and the vehicle being recovered would be about to slide into an abyss before every commercial break 😂

[@donaldpauli129]

You’re becoming legendary Matt and crew

[@clivehorridge]

Donald Pauli Already there IMO 👍🏻🇷🇴🇬🇧

[@carlosmoreira779]

Matt is an all American real life hero!

[@cstoner421620]

Right you are here in new Mexico my xj has been called out has not being as good as Matt's

[@PetesNikon]

A true nail-biter of a story, I was on the edge of my seat expecting something to tip over at any time, but no, trust Matt and Paul to rig it right.

[@tommak6516]

Truely unbelievable ... unbelievable nobody was drinking beer.

[@blakeanglea4667]

Matt is a badddddd dude, that part of the Jeep crawling out of hell at the end, gave me chills!!

[@danielmassingham3673]

I love the constant care and checking in on Ed to make sure he's OK.

[@fomoco300k]

Matt is always making sure his crew, dogs and of course Ed are all safe and ok. He’s a good dad-like leader.

[@timothygeiger8271]

Matt has alot of respect for Ed, which is great to see.

[@YewtBoot]

@@timothygeiger8271 Love Ed's little laugh. Always makes my day.

[@0Ciju0]

@@timothygeiger8271 They need Ed. How else would they be able to tell what the weather and temperature are?

[@timothygeiger8271]

@@0Ciju0 i agree!! I'm saying i think the respect Matt had for Ed, the things he does for Ed is absolutely amazing😊

[@Z-Bart]

"When a flat rock rolls, it's Steep". Glad you got that out.

[@bushtruck]

I just started a channel where I go into the mountains with trucks and bag on em. I just wanna make some people laugh.

[@michellehatfield1633]

No kidding, huh? Flat rocks rolling. Crazy steep.

[@KristiLEvans1]

Watching him back down at 14:30 made me break out in a sweat.

[@crossvadar249]

Saving people's cars just makes me addicted to this channel. Keep the hard work on!

[@ericsarchive7718]

The pucker factor is huge when you're achieving rock-star recovery status. Dang, well done.

[@Stratos53100]

Well said. Pucker x 2000

[@derrinpickett9948]

Think of the Pucker factor when the driver of that truck started sliding sideways. Bet he was constipated for 2 weeks after that.

[@LP-mz8rc]

@@derrinpickett9948 And to walk out in street shoes at the age of 74!!

[@derrinpickett9948]

@@LP-mz8rc I'm building a bug out Jeep Cherokee and fitting it out with everything I can think of. Winter and foul weather clothing in one container. Got couple pairs of boots, shoes and even flip flops. One thing I learned from this video is to have extra nuts and bolts.

[@xali2008]

that was a fun recovery, 32min felt like 10min.

[@jimroveto1543]

You guys are probably the best recovery team out there. nice job guys.

[@RSDX99]

This site is so much more fun watching a home built recovery Jeep vs the million dollar recovery wreckers doing just what they were built to do. Backyard ingenuity wins again.

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

very good point! would you say $3,000 Jeep versus $20,000 rig and he can do the job simple effective nothing fancy as the right tools even use the winch in this job! and he didn't use the Yellow Yankum rope I don't think. got to watch it again just for the beauty of the whole operation I'll probably cry this time after readingng all these comments!! :-)

[@Bimmerphile1]

Whew, those Patagonias are looking more like racing slicks these days...

[@wssides]

Becoming fly paper to pull the banana up rock walls.

[@devil3r813]

was thinking the same...time for some new meats.

[@jeffreycox363]

I bet Matt likes his tires that way, especially when most of his calls are to Sand Hollow.

[@RT-vo2vh]

I bet if Matt sent this vid to Milestone (tire company) to use as promo it'd be worth at least a few sets of free tires.

[@williamfaulkner1959]

@@jeffreycox363 You are absolutely correct.

[@JW-el5cy]

Watching you guys standing right next to cables under load gives me a cold shiver down my back. If anything pops off, I bet one of those cables would take an arm right off without even noticing its in the way.

[@scottfrey2710]

Awesome teamwork!! One of many things I like about Matts videos!

[@stanroberts4820]

They said it couldn't be done, and Matt said, I'll take that bet and you're gonna regret cause my team,Ed, and I are the best at this you've ever seen...... :)

[@dmcpeck]

Agreed big time.

[@c0mputer]

Fire on the mountain run boy run!

[@happysunny80100]

That’s darn right MATTS OFF ROAD RECOVERY always wins every call because no other tow service would ever ever take on a call like this. Why because Matt is the one with years of experience in the back country where other tow drivers don’t have 0% to Little

[@stewartcaldwell5299]

RIP Charlie Daniels.