Trailer Axle EXPLODED & Almost Caught FIRE | Broken Down AGAIN | 2020 Western Star| Life On The Road

[@onequick5o]

I’m a simple man...I see Rusty....I click

[@jasonmurayama8467]

Me too. =)

[@robertthomas8503]

Jason Murayama Ditto that.

[@SD70AH-9O34]

Yep

[@troyt1586]

I build semi trailer axles in AUS and also have trailers come in for axle repairs and i have never seen a bearing so far gone, That’s crazy!!

[@billw4746]

What I noticed for an oil bath hub it was dry and rusty. Normally when a wheel seal goes bad there is oil everywhere.

[@TellurideS13]

Lack of lubrication or seal failure

[@Chaplain_GM]

with the cap looking newer someone repaired this wheel recently but failed in doing so then it cascaded and seeing those Stemco hub bolts the way they were tells me that it was not done properly as there was no Gasket between the hub and the Cap.

[@tyke6351]

Probably packed in grease . That's the thing now . It doesn't last long before it gets nasty

[@garrettrowland9678]

Lack of inspection from the driver. That hub was bone dry when he did his inspection. I've seen this a lot more than most

[@retiredvolly8682]

@@tyke6351 permanent greased sealed hubs no window to check levels of condition of interior. Flippin nightmares never should have been put on trailer axles.

[@tyke6351]

@@retiredvolly8682 damn straight every time i pull one down, it's got the wrong grease in it. Much better to be in oil .

[@Dinoxt12]

You know this guy is a truck driver, man can he complain. Impressive welding on the axle spindle for sure. Keep-em Rollin.

[@4xmudd_mechanic640]

lop its b'cause hi drives an automatic truck

[@roadtrain5910]

@@4xmudd_mechanic640 steering wheel attendant?

[@miguelrico4326]

Rusty doing Pre-trip inspection, mmmmm this looks rusty. Good to go for cross country trip

[@JWCreates_YT]

This semi looks amazing!!!

[@Rob...]

"the capitol of mexico is california" .🤣🤣🤣

[@tyke6351]

And Havana is the capital of florida

[@jamesorr2404]

Hot shot its Mexilfornia Thank You (:

[@Cozy1123]

Way to be racist

[@tyke6351]

@@Cozy1123 if you ain't from Yorkshire your shite . Lol

[@wilE6764]

Old trailer?..my company doesnt have ONE close to looking that good lol

[@jonb2793]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers! That's amazing

[@badassforever1]

glad this guy called the spindle. Once I saw the damage I knew it was destroyed and had to be replaced once I saw how much heat was in it.

[@mighalmartinez2081]

Rusty videos are interesting, I can watch his videos over and over again.

[@nope_not-showing-my-name]

Did they forget to install the tire pressure system in the repaired axle?

[@anthony1636]

So you are going to give the mechanic some pointers... Maybe he will be able to give you some pointers of how to drive the truck and look after your equipment......

[@stvkomer]

Maybe if he wasn't going 600mph everywhere the wheels might not fall of lmao

gascanEXPLODE I typically set my cruise to 74MPH and have never had a problem. Truck and trailer have over 450k miles on them. 2018.

[@badassforever1]

@ thats fast my dude. the equipment is designed for 62mph.

[@anthony1636]

Heard Rusty say on many occasions, about his bad luck. Their is no such thing as bad luck. Bad luck is just your excuse for incompetence.

[@Void-uw4xk]

Who will be responsible for truck company or driver self??

[@MrMattman087]

Rusty,if everything went right, nothing would ever go wrong ,. Safe driving..

[@tylerhussey3719]

It’s $916 in North Carolina last time I had one changed. That’s just them cutting old one out & welding new one in. So I think the pricing is fair for California

[@loganclaproth]

I get so excited every time I wake up seeing a new video notification from Rusty !!

[@doug9066]

Glad to see you have your truck back. God Bless!

[@deathwrotetj2090]

Plz don't quit trucking

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

My dad owned a tri axle dump truck and he worked for the coal mines and gas companies hauling, coal, gravel, rock etc. and my dad basically said when you aren’t driving you are working on it and when you are driving it’s breaking down, he eventually got tired of “trying to make it” and gave up, I’d like to get into trucking but his experiences he talks about sours me away from it. It’s just so tempting

[@nathanjames1062]

You're probably still sitting in my home state right now I'm all the way out here in Arizona

[@sfcjones2590]

Glad it is all good, I got ran over by a day cab at the toll booth On I95 NB 92.8 MM, He was trying to turn into the weigh station from the 2nd lane from the right and I was in the lane to his right proceeding straight...brand new pro master got smashed...oh well, chit happens

[@ILKBNS]

Did you check all the slack adjusters for adjustment after? That bearing looked like it was dry for a while with all that rust. Probably why it wasn't leaking... no oil. IDK bro, but the site glass isn't always that easy to see through. How do you add oil with those auto air monitors attached to the hub anyway?

[@DinanBMWm5]

Another fantastic video! Thank you very much, no joke your videos definitely make my day better. I have them playing randomly on repeat. I love watching the scenery and your commentary. Please keep making more and longer!

[@planestrainsautomobiles3080]

otr trucking is not for young guys just starting life its for old dogs who's kids grown and lived their youth up

[@bertgrau9246]

I disagree, I was 21 when I started my driving career and have been in the trucking industry for nearly 43 years

[@michaelnavarro1026]

😂😂😂😂 I’m 21 hauling anything on a flatbed 🤘🏽💪🏽 it’s dry van that sucks

[@karlmcnamee7620]

I have repaired many trailer and tractor axles only replaced axle end if burned off yours was repairable

[@sixpapavictor]

your lucky the bearings getting hot is all it was...ive had tires go bad on me in cold weather with bearing issues....

[@nottomsdiscontinuedchannel3710]

Why does everything that rusty drives break down?

[@DinanBMWm5]

He drives thousands of miles per week. That’s a lot of wear and tear. Mechanical issues are bound to happen because nothing lasts forever.

[@kennethphillips8982]

He's a mechanic, what did you expect

[@richardhaag3959]

he is a idiot that's why

[@NorthStar55C1]

@@richardhaag3959 that ain't nice

[@emeraldisle70]

Richard Haag good thing your opinion doesn’t mean 💩

[@abdulhalim5863]

bro. dont give up...thing like this happen to me three time during my 24 years of trucking job....stay cooĺ keep on trucking

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

What you do when you quite trucking.?

[@nestoras69]

DJ

[@leerouse2001]

On my down time I had my own truck and every day that I set it was $150 a day do some research that was back in 1980s, I own five trucks back then leased out to different companies

[@Handle423]

Bro, nice bearing delete How many horses you gain?

[@MemeBoi-od3me]

Legend has it he gained 600 extra horse power

[@adamguymon7096]

I'm surprised that the company didn't check that themselves? Beings that the wheel was hotter than the others I'd asked them for a new trailer. I would be very scared to take that cross country especially when after they just repaired the trailer and it still is hotter than the other ones?

[@SuperMAZ007]

Sometimes it is just bad luck with vehicles. That was a close call Rusty. Stay safe out there.

[@NorthStar55C1]

Congrats on 100K!

[@stephenhunter70]

Is the new hub an oil filled hub if so check the oil level in it. East coast load, sound like their trying to get the box back to HQ.

[@wobbles47]

Hot because brakes are binding. or over-torqued bearings?

[@JayBando213]

Glad you made it back

[@ryanmalin]

I sat on the side of the road for 2 hours waiting for a tow on Tuesday. I feel your pain brother.

[@harrykanhura4178]

Dude, that was a really nice job on the spindle replacement! Looks like quality work, light 8K axle spindle jobs go for about $1.5K

[@mchebornek]

Axel Al pioneered that process in 78 as I remember it, popular up n down SR-99 & I-5 Wheeler Ridge to Sacramento or Bay area, when I learned of him was bout 4-500 to cut burn off, lateh out housing, insert new spindle, supply seals, bearings, last I heard for for same, depending on Axel size is bout 14-1600 on road, safe to say 4k+ is 2k outta bounds, it's all they did, was call Axel Al and add couple Grand to ya, shop worker doesn't have a clue bout torque, as demonstrated by the time he spent on just one lug nut, based on that observation, we can imagine the torque on bearings is much to tight, only due to everything being new including lube oil, is only reason you made Onterio. I might add for future reference, gage rpms , speed in relation with weight will give you an indication of a problems, especially after an hours drive your fuel consumption rises. Sorry to hear your discouragement in the industry, you'll surly find, any industry or profession, suffer occupational failures due logistics or equipment, from office copy machine, laboratory electraspectrogram, to running outta jet fuel while braking to avoid a missal on your tail. Enjoyed the only few broadcast you put out, having recently discovered your location, kinda hope you regain some interest and remain a bit longer, you have what employers desire, as new to the industry, you demonstrated enough fear to respect hazardous driving conditions, even more courage to complete the required task before you, folks wrongly console to wait it out for safety, in most situations it's best to head the safe precaution, however what if it storms a week, there's scheduling to consider, skillful confidence is only gained with experience, I was impressed with your audible self warning, giving way to courage. In respect to your final decision wishing all the best for life. Excuse the length of a three cent comment, from a heavy wrecker operator.

[@bertgrau9246]

welcome to the world of trucking

[@1983eville]

That man is doing God's work

[@JulioCesarBalcacerPerezSR]

I know how you feel, years ago it happen to me till I just retire by 2018

[@VTHIRU-ip8tk]

please no one ask rusty about volvo i will it self tell you ""''soon''''''''

[@TheRustyCracker]

Soon

[@narcisbaralija]

Lol

[@narcisbaralija]

@America umm I think avatar 10 first than volvo

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@TheRustyCracker I hope you got rid of that trailer.....its deleted

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Well Rusty it shows truck driving has its own experiences and its not all about A to Be and back again faultless. So keep trucking and be Safe!!

[@bennotthere1598]

Do not quit trucking. Your videos are great.

[@scr2392]

I’ve driven that road that you’ve got on at least 40 times Grandma lives in Northern California and it’s hot in the middle of the state I feel for you man

[@carneromathidavid]

Should I join a carrier like FedEx Custom Critical or just work off random load boards?

[@dell7054]

loadbosrd

[@dennyguns3190]

I am so glad you are okay and that you have a great day today 😊

[@ferozkaamil1]

What's up everybody. I'm Rusty and got Rusted. All gucciy

[@semiretired6033]

Did you check the oil level in the hub during your pre trip? The fact that there are no leak s doesn't mean everything is ok. ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN THE HUB ASSEMBLY. I personally remove the rubber caps and put my finger inside if I cannot see the level with my eyes through the little window, unless its a sealed lubricated hub assembly that I cannot get into which is very common.

[@michaelcullipher38]

How did you get over to where you are.. did you get off highway.. or were you traveling on this road when it happened

[@tuckerwhite4810]

Loved your videos. But I have a question. What was the song playing as you were driving through the mountains??

[@nestoras69]

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[@abelaapartments]

Thanks God the whole trailer didnt blow up and you are safe. God is good he never forsake a good people like you... Always pray for safety and salvation... Keep safe... Cheers!!!

[@bucklevify]

You have to remember your post trip and often tell you more that you’re free true and you’ve done a proper post trip at night before you probably would have known there was an issue

[@jamesshaw4954]

You need to quit breaking all the damn equipment

[@cen5725]

Sidnaciousness Smith lol can back u up on that

[@jamesshaw4954]

@Brendan Donnelly I'm not the idiot you cleary are do you even have proof of what he's saying is true? no

[@jamesshaw4954]

@Brendan Donnelly and by your other comments I can come to the conclusion that you are a pure dumbass

[@narcisbaralija]

@@jamesshaw4954 u are a true shit head

[@jamesshaw4954]

@@narcisbaralija I can tell you're a true dumbass just by your other comments on here

[@fire-fox]

I see you now have 100k subscribers.. Congrats to you.. I'm in South Africa and cannot wait for new videos. You may think they are boring, but I certainly love them... Just sorry about your last video, with the trailer wheel hub breaking..

[@idadho]

Double ll in Spanish words are pronounced like Y ka sa de ya quesadilla

[@richardturner9172]

Truly enjoy your videos. I like your comments while driving with the inside view . I really hope you continue to drive awhile longer . Consider your self lucky at your young age making the money you do . I'm 73 y/o and drove COE's in the 70's and 80's without any GPS's or Cell Phones ! You had to rely on another truck or a State Trooper stopping and helping you out. Breakdowns are a big PIA but you brush them off and continue on ! I was lucky and the last company I drove for I ran teams but we had a brand new Ford CL 9000 with air ride suspension , 13 spd , 500 HP Cummins(I think) and was actually a pretty comfortable ride for a COE ! I loved the job but got out of it after 7 years cause I had kids under the age of 8 and I saw them very little each week ! Good luck !

[@megason2]

Wonder if other brakes out of adjustment and that one warmer cause its adjusted tighter

[@kerrybrown1554]

That shop used to be a side yard for Youngs Commercial Transport back in the 70's, My dad used to haul produce for them when I was a kid.

[@bigguy5361]

wheres the hub oil that should have spilled out upon disassembly? it appears to have been DELETED and not topped off! Hey IT happens. Thats the downside of the "crossfire tire inflation system." Its hard to visually see the hub oil level AND add fluid

[@bondenffs1189]

U have inspired me to drive a truck ur truly a hero to me, love ur channel mate so awsome. ❤️

[@friendorg7029]

God bless you and protect you Rusty bad times and good times is part of trucking life. Thank God for good drivers on the road to warning ⚠️ yo before fire brake out.

[@hunterh2o3]

what type of western star is that its beautiful

[@banzaii6285]

Soon as I saw what happened I knew you weren't gonna be fixed in a hour and a half : )...knew that spindle was shot...kinda involved fixing that. surprised he got it drivable to the shop , hang in there.

[@richardverrier2121]

On your pti one should check all oil levels especially the wheel hubs so one don't waste a day sitting on the side of the road.

[@JONNYGEEKMANG]

New bearings will run pretty hot until they wear in. The brakes on that wheel may have been dragging a bit from the adjustment during install. Everything just finding it's home.

[@bevinmccutcheon4117]

What a winger. It is what it is, that’s part of the job.

[@terryrogers6232]

Not a driver here...Does an IR gun inspection catch this sort of thing like on the railroads? I saw the hand thermal sensor. One would regretfully need to stop to do it before too much travel. And maybe just not worth it if not happening that often.

[@kayokayo2520]

Great vedio these thangs are gold simple work life duty's great keep it up

[@lonniedavis4462]

What’s up Rusty I haven’t been on KZbin in a while I’m glad you’re ok keep positive safe and keep trucking

[@Blahblahblah290]

Good to be watching again

[@joescalise4653]

I like your channel and thanks for the videos. America 🇺🇸 is a Beautiful country. Thank you

[@diegotr1903]

Keep America Great!

[@juniorarciniega8694]

You where right around the corner from my house 😅

[@gringo1069]

I’ve been driving for 27 years and I have never seen a driver had so many problems as you do on every video you shoot love the videos but I don’t know about you good content LOL

[@mahart40]

Road calls are about double the price of bringing it to a shop and in my area, a spindle replacement is $2500, not including parts and labor for new hub, bearing and brakes

[@nykel6478]

I don't want you to quit trucking but if that's what you want ill support you any way 😀

[@ssoltys4128]

No hub oil that’s the problem. No oil residue on the rim

[@doesntmatter3068]

Seeing videos like this makes me happy that I don't drive professionally any more!!! Now I work for the Federal Gov't making 31 bucks an hour!!! *I love my job!!!*

[@FlpDaMattress]

Congrats on 100k man

[@thegodfather6138]

It's just hard times. Everything will be fine. 😍😍

[@24moto93]

don't give up man and i love your trucking videos

[@georgy7307]

These are kind of cool videos for learners of English)) I learn English and I get lots of useful words. Thanks dude maybe I'll see you one day on any truckstop and shake your hand bro!

[@sudhirgaur2559]

Which camera do you use ?

[@chrisborey575]

I am having second thoughts on Western Star.

[@narcisbaralija]

Western star is absolute bullshit

[@kelvintorrence5994]

I used to love western stars butt now that their part of Daimler they are junk now

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

You were down for 2 days and waited until your trailer was done to fuel up?

[@stevenparker2856]

I hope everything gets better for you here in the next couple days love watching you because you're from Florida and I'm from Florida

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

I’m glad your trailer is fixed. However, it would’ve been just as cost-effective to replace the entire axle for $4000. I’ve had axles replaced and it’s not that much.

[@robertheinkel6225]

It's not his trailer.

[@dillonh321]

Not his choice

[@daewooparts]

That bearing had no bearings on itself & deleted itself 🤣

[@stovebolt448]

Thanks for the video, Rusty hang in there, take care happy trails😊

[@runswithbeer]

If you're gonna fall off the wagon, make it damn good! Just start over tomorrow :)

[@EddieV19]

Never good to break down. I broke down one time in Wyoming in the winter . Lucky I was at a truck stop but I had to wait like 3 days for that part.

[@alquarius86]

you need to call and ask to get prices and maybe if you get the items and they put it together and saves money and depends on who you talk to and how they are, maybe cool like that.

[@mommax83]

NO DONT END UR JOB ITS COOL

[@northernliving2387]

Now why would you drive after known the wheel you had fix is super hot

[@kirktitgen7453]

Where is brand new trailer from last video ???

[@jwill9359]

Them trailers can’t handle your speed man! LOL

[@mataxinos1993]

Hi sir, why you dont prepare you're food? In Europe we do so if we're on diet we can maintane....