This Grand Cherokee Broke Everything

We were contacted about a Grand Cherokee out on Golden Spike Trail near the Double Whammy Obstacle. They said it had lost the rear end while climbing an obstacle, then they were towing it out and broke the front end, so they left it and got a ride out. It was during EJS so we had to contend with traffic. So we came in through Rusty Nail to get ahead of the group and came out on Gold Bar Rim. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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[@arcopierik3894]

another great job, Shawn is a hero in my eyes. No power steering, no power brakes, and just keep smiling.👍

[@CynSan]

And Mike ~ best scenery photog and rock wrangler extraordinaire.

[@grimsoul0]

@@CynSan And Mike climbs all those obstacles on foot. I bet his leg muscles are in great shape.

[@rd4660]

Navajo power.

[@MartyDick]

The only thing harder to drive that manual steering is power steering that doesn't work. Did it for about 10 years on my former Jeep. Too cheap to get it fixed

[@MattsOffRoadRecovery]

Nice work!

[@ifp8624]

Can Matt's worlds largest offroad wrecker from @Matt's Off Road Recovery go down that trail ??? Trailmaters thoughts ??

[@YAH.]

Hello Matt

[@Voyagersk9]

Great to see all the support! Love Matt’s channel! 👍👍

[@sniperlif3]

Matt, did you see how Rory knew a flaw and planned for it? Just saying..... (RAMPS)

[@piotrwojtaszewski9746]

I mean maaan, 5:25-6:20 was some of the best driving I have ever seen. No spotter no support just pure skill every inch.

[@brockryan3405]

If we were playing this as a game, with all views of the rig available, I doubt we could do it better. He just blows my mind sometimes.

[@bryanmccoon5384]

Shawn looks pretty cool driving the grinch mobile

[@Myhandle306]

No offense, there isn’t a better off road driver than Rory, but the camera man (most likely Mike) can be seen pointing/spotting at 5:35. These guys have a ridiculous amount of trust in one another.

[@charlessekafetz5487]

At 5:40 I was holding my tight to my chair! Some serious trust and knowledge there!

[@CBR919R]

Sometimes I worry about Rory and Shawn on those sheer cliffs. Mike will be fine - cameraman never dies. 🙂

[@sigmanoir]

The green fuzzy fur was a spectacal to behold... I think it's a go for Trail Mater. Come on Rory, you know you want to do it. That was an awesome episode, so glad spring is here, blue skies and dry rocks. Great filming, and as always, thank you for taking us along.

[@jefflilyea4669]

Want to do my headliner 😁

[@johnnyadams1755]

Come on, you know Trail Mater is all function no flash😂

[@wesman7837]

I second that, Trail Mater needs some fluorescent green troll hair headliner!

[@B4UClose]

Shawn, the master of driving unpowered vehicles through the rocks!

[@TheJollytodger]

Still amazes me what these vehicles are capable of. Awesome job Rory 😎

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

I wouldn't discribe that WJ as anywhere near stock. Looks like 6"+ of lift, on long arms, and a number of other mods. Given the spare being on the rear hatch, I'd expect to see a tank tuck(deleting the spare tire well, with a custom fuel tank skid, gains a good 8" of clearance behind the rear axle. With such significant mods, odd to see stock axles(front at least, although it is the rear D35/D44(special one only used in WJ's and Dodge Vipers), that's known to be the weak axle given the WJ's weight.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

It's not just the size of your "tool" that matters, it's knowing how to use it. 😉

[@harrywalker968]

gears & lockers..mainly..

[@wesman7837]

@@ravenbarsrepairs5594 NOT to mention that piece of $#it has been trashed on hard for a long time with no love!

[@Chris38908]

Yet another example of a successful recovery from the professional ranks of a man myth an a legend Rory an his tool of choice trail mater .

[@SoerenBruunJensen]

Rory is the true beast/marvel of Moab as seen during EJS. Not only did he do the 'KZbinr-run' to Hells Gate and Meet'N Greet. But multiple recoveries also. All of that with a HUGE smile.

[@SoerenBruunJensen]

And your guys are just as capable, joyful.... and cracy😂

[@rickcooper6817]

Another outstanding recovery by the Trail Mater Team and newest member.

[@timoldenburg2249]

Rory is like Ice Cube, hitting the 3 wheel turn 🤘😂🤘

[@mickeydyke392]

Team work all around. Shawn’s driving, Mike’s rock stacking, camera work and tour guide skills and Rory’s great driving ability makes for another great video!

[@Zircon_215]

Another sweet recovery. Like the editing when you can see Shawn hanging the camera out the door and then we get a nice segue to see exactly what he was shooting. Man I love those perfect blue skies, too! As an owner of telescopes, I wish we had them here.

[@pat8988]

What a recovery! I kept thinking that the whole front end of that Jeep was going to rip right off!

[@steven.h0629]

Same.. it didn't want to roll over anything..

[@trubass75]

It's amazing how much this channel has improved as it goes. Great communications, commentary, and even better shots. (Thanks Mike) Keep up the hard work, and as always, Thanks for bringing us along.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

Also, the great nature lessons! Save the endangered Rock-Peckers! 😂

[@partain2000]

That is the most amazing tow truck I have ever seen!

[@moparman1962]

This channel is going to grow...because you all work hard, play hard, add some humor and let it all show.

[@ecurb2]

Am going to say it again, Rory is the rock whisperer. Not to mention the boss man who helps all those in the events he attends. Go Irish!

[@ronharrison1776]

I love watching you operate your wrecker up and down those mountains with cars behind . It seems you know every inch of the trails . Chris , and Shawn , Mike all make a great team .

[@paulhall170]

The capability of the drivers and the vehicles cannot be questioned, but the standard of filming and editing on this channel gets better all the time. And, of course, Mike's 'rock-adding' skills!

[@robertscranton8293]

INsane!!...Let's be totally honest...This is the BEST recovery channel on YT..PERIOD..!!.. Plus spray paint suspension..hahah

[@El_Jaco]

Really cool seeing what improper suspension geometry (anti dive) can do...

[@tufalike1796]

Best moments of the week: Trail Mater videos! "many stuffed animals died to make this roof liner" LOL! That was epic, lol. Dang Rory, your girl knows her stuff! Thank you for taking the time to make the videos, hugs from Belgium to all of you.

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice recovery Rory!! You, shawn and Mike are a great team!! That was a bit of a gnarly trial. You did a great job getting the Jeep out of that place. Looks like that guy is going to be needing some suspension work!!! LOL!!

[@maxbialystock254]

The King and the Queen Living the Dream In a land of Dearth and Strife Flying along on their Magic Carpets With the Princes along for the ride Took me two posts but I got it! Congratulations on another unbelievable show. Long Live the King!

[@dalegereaux1863]

From the condition of that jeep I'm surprised more parts didn't fall off as you were towing it ! Nice recovery 👍

[@Knightraven000]

That roof is what happaned to Oscar the Grouch when he didn't wear a seat belt! 😂 Shawn is fearless! Awesome vid!

[@beadblaster9508]

Amazing how a couple of rocks placed here and there makes a huge difference

[@palooka6115]

It’s just like watching an ARTIST while Rory picks the way through, over, around, and on these trails that are gnarlysnarly ! NICE.

[@larrycopenhaver]

all those shifters are his antitheft devices

[@michellonergan8517]

Your truck + your skill has a driver + your team = hard core situations and excellent recovery and a lot’s good moments Bravo ! 11/10.

[@anthonylee2099]

Great job try Rory, Shawn and Mike. Thks kris for camera crew / support backup. 🤙😎

[@WS102]

When I watch these videos, I wince every time I see Trail Mater bash or smash into some nearly unachievable obstacle, and she just keeps on plowing through. It's pretty impressive to see how well she takes it all in stride and is able to stay in one piece. Any modern truck would be scrap if they tried to wheel like this on a daily basis. Guess that's what keeps her and Blue in business.

[@berndm9743]

You need the fuzzy green décor on the ceiling of the wrecker.

[@throttlewatch4614]

I’ve seen people go over railroad tracks with more caution than these guys do MOAB lol

[@nate8088]

I love the technical parts of Rory having spotters get the dead vehicle to just the right point. All of them working together are like a well oiled machine.

[@concernedcitizen3651]

I would totally pay to ride along on a recovery with you guys!..

[@richardguse3410]

WOW! First 8 minutes going in are very impressive, and, then the recovery. Rory calls it a couple of rock stacks. What a team!

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Guys !!! Look at 10.02 in the video & look at that front axle when it hits the rock on the rightside !!!! Shows how much it jumps out of line to get over the climb !!! Great recovery as Always !! Chris did a very good job of driving !! 🙃😉🤔🙄👍👍👍👍👍

[@sumosteve665]

Dragging dead ass weight is a chore - but TrailMater makes it look sooo freakin easy. Well done Rory!

[@Voyagersk9]

Trail mater is unbelievable how it digs deep and brings the jeep up those rocks! So impressive! 😮😅

[@2200Z]

"it's like a stuffed animal glued to your roof." 🤣 Mike has the best one-liners. We need more Hillbilly content.

[@GavinEarnshaw]

I think the Mike/Shawn show has a channel called Dirtbilly Delux

[@shirleyallen6072]

Rory: between Shawn and Mike, you have the best support team and thank you to Chris as well!

[@susanharvey8944]

As always! You take my breathe away with your driving skills! Thanks for the fun!

[@micahhenry4998]

Rory u need the green fuzzy head liner it would look cool and your the only person that can do stuff like that and not even slip the clutch

[@SteveLaVoy]

Met Michael at your Meet n Greet during EJS. He is a great camera guy for your team. Good thing he can run!!

[@MZ-bl6wg]

This is by far THE most entertaining content to me on KZbin!! As a Utahn that takes my daughters to Moab with some of my favorite life memories there I jsut love this content and the amazing driving and recovery expertise or Rory and the team is top notch!! Also I didn’t realize she was driving at first! Bad ass! Good job!!!! Keep up the good work and congrats on the comming success on KZbin! Don’t change a thing!

[@jman642]

I cringed at 10:35 - I though the front axle was coming off for sure

[@Ethericbikes]

Hope you’re doing okay Rory you seem a little down! But still are doing great work , so if you’re getting a little burnt out go take a nice vacation you truly deserve it as you’ve been nonstop for so long now! It’s time to treat yourself for once with something that will bring you peace and joy! One love Rory!

[@legend7ify]

........G'day Rory team, the madness of some of those ledges are something else. Great skills people. Thanks for allowing us to watch. Cheers, Malcolm.

[@willsmitherman688]

No one could ever convince me that this is work! Rory and the guys seem to have fun in the most beautiful office everyday!

[@stephen-oi3nz]

god i love how that tow truck works! and the driver Rory is a driving beast!

[@davebenson1504]

Hello Chris, Shawn, Mike and Rory too... Looks like Trail Mater decided to show you who's boss... no winch support for her today 🙂 the camera angles on "No Left Turn" was awesome today... WOW😉 Getting better each time 🙂 I may have to start a group to "Save Trail Mate from Fuzzy Green Stuff" 😂🤣😂 wow that right front corner sure was loose 🙂 Another example of GREAT TEAMWORK and wonderful communication along the way, even without headphones 🙂 Hopefully Matt is watching and "learning" the tips 🙂

[@andyprice6946]

I love the fact that for the size of TM he is very much more capable than most would think !!😮, great team work everyone

[@marvincarter870]

Oh wow this was a tough recovery with this broken Jeep. Chris does amazing at navigating behind Rory in trail mater. This team is awesome!

[@Voyagersk9]

Another example of team work out on the trail! You guys rock! Good job all around guys!

[@themajesticmanic]

You ROCK Mike!!! 😆

[@turobash0]

Who else can see a green fluffy head lining in future for trail mator

[@somewheretoday]

I am just amazed everytime your crew goes out on a trail and brings back a broke down Jeep and makes it look so....... what word am I looking for oh yes "bad ass"!! Very entertaining!

[@MCTheWandz]

Rusty Spike is GNARLY AF!! Another good recovery fellas, that jeep was toasted.

[@vicgustafson8514]

She can wheel and follows directions. She's a keeper.

[@kabelomodisadife1455]

Rory can Wheel, this man is King!..🙌

[@williamglaser6577]

Makin smaller steps out of the big ones, slow and steady gets the job done ! Outstanding Guys ! And thanks for no CRAPPY MUSIC.

[@keetoniswhat]

I kind of want to know what suspension is on that Jeep so I can avoid it like the plague when I get around to building my WJ 😅 Awesome work!

[@danielleczinsky1868]

I'm old at 61, but, part of my Bucket List is to make it out your way some day. I've watched every video since Matt's ORR introduced me to ya'll...

[@flyingmachinecustomparts8227]

Thanks for sharing the ride with us !!!

[@kennyFF033]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for another cool recovery. Might I request an episode of the Shawn and Mike Show? You know, shenanigan's, scenery, comedy, mindless trivia and facts all while trailin' some place cool

[@brucefilbert5758]

Man thanks for letting me and my wife hang out with you for a minute. Your truly a nice guy. Got to meet shawn. Yall were busy so i didn't get a chance to talk to mike but yall are great.

[@belindakt]

Dinosaur tracks- ok, right there next to the rock peckers LoL! Thanks for taking us along.....

[@LaDonnashielded-kc7zm]

Super recovery! Where's the disco ball🤣! It's awesome watching you navigate those shifters Rory. As always you guys rocked on No left turn. Thank you for sharing💚❣️

[@dennisdain987]

Every time I think I've seen the gnarliest trail, you up the ante. That trail you went up on this recovery had some serious ledges. You did handle them like a champ but they are not for the feint of heart and serious crawlers only.

[@scottnelson1713]

Thanks for this one. I enjoyed watching it. I especially like seeing how you get through variuos difficult parts of these trails. It helps me to learn where NOT to take my stock Bronco Sasquatch.

[@briansaenz4392]

The Three Amigos ❤ Dinosaur Colorado USA saying hello and thank you for sharing your love and talents with everyone brothers 👍🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mattc.310]

Mike was doing some hustling on this one. Super Shaun in the casualty. And of course Rory and Kris doing some awesome driving. Nice work getting it out.

[@chiefvilla3167]

Good job trailer pullers. That is some cool looking rock formations around there. Reminds me of my spiritual dreams. Thanks for the tour. Glad you all got back safely. Take care all.🤟🏽👍🏽🤘🏾😊😎🙏🏽🤚🏽.

[@Flamefuels]

Geez you guys ! Great teamwork and skill ! You can sure say “ that’s not something you see everyday “ for %99.9 of the world

[@bboss8048]

All that featherfoot action AND with a manual. Nuts.

[@Jeeppeeps]

This channel is quickly becoming one of my favorite 4 x 4 channels, no goofy graphics no hot chicks for clicks no fancy brand new Rigs just a bad ass old square body tow truck, YJ a JK and some great driving , beautiful views and great guys.

[@justpain365]

👍👍so nicely done. Really good to see you 3 doin your thing... have a great night. Well wishes from ga... ☕🐢

[@cristisilver3016]

My favorite orange YJ…and person!! A shovel & rock expert…way to go Mike!

[@ggalland1]

Never disappointed in your recoveries! Thank you for sharing and looking forward to the next one!

[@markalexander5124]

Mike, you are uch an example, a natural encourager...

[@dieseldirtdude]

this was cool seeing chris hammering the yj, you dont show enough of her efforts calming moabs finest, good job chris!

[@travisbohannontboogleplano6751]

Rory, the capabilities of Trail Mater and your driving and spotting skills never cease to amaze me! Also, Sean and Mike are so good together with you as a team. Again, great videography that highlights the beauty of your "office"! Great job guys.

[@davebanks7435]

Love the yelled instructions to Shawn! Nothing like Rory driving two vehicles at once! ( did you forget the headsets lads??)

[@markreetz1001]

That was crazy cool! Just getting to the job is an adventure!

[@garychelf9359]

Rory you guys rock, and Trailmater is a beast!

[@v12alpine]

I have to admit that cherokee has a surprising amount of flex

[@moparman1962]

Trail Mater crew (all of you)...OUTSTANDING VIDEO!

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

How many stuffed animals will it take to do Trail Maters head liner?!?! 💚 Great to see Chis out there just rollin along the trail!! Another great job filming Mike, and Shawn is the man controlling rig out the trail!!

[@ZombieKillerRex]

Shawn and Mike, camera cuddle. Great shots!

[@lestaylor3641]

Rory doin it again. That were'nt no bleepin jeep build. They should call josh for the redo... 😂👍👍✌

[@lopin890]

Howdy Rory!!! Y'all do such an amazing job rescuing vehicles from those GNARLEY TRAILS!! Right crew, Right equipment for the job (& nice to have Chris there for backup!!) Shawn and WisconsinMike have really been getting the cinematic shots lately! Kudos to both!! Safe travels, friends... Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kryan318]

you guys always make it look soooooooooooooo easy

[@freeidaho-videos]

This channel continues to disprove a lot of the "common" knowledge" for making a trail rig. Leaf springs won't climb. Leaf springs don't articulate. You have to 4 link if you want to climb. BFGs are slippy slippy, not grippy grippy, Pickups won't rock crawl. You can't weld with an alternator. You can't video, spot and throw rocks all at the same time. Nicely done! ! !

[@raymondbrandt7831]

i no this will get a chuckle out of Rory but all honesty i would crap my pants riding with you on some of those trails lol

[@dennisblair3624]

We vacationed in Utah a few years ago and did a Jeep ride with a tour group. It is a blast watching how skilled you are, and how knowledgeable you are on the hills!!

[@anniemalloy8208]

Such an incredibly cohesive team! Another great notch in Trail Mater's belt :)

[@jasonlang5585]

Awesome driving. You guys amaze me with finessing broken rides over rocks n such

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

Another professional job well done. Great video

[@paulcooper2897]

The front end of that Jeep is euchered! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦