Trailmater Down (Repairs And Upgrades)

[@robertottwell605]

I really like the shop repair videos. Congratulations to Mike on his promotion to safety director for Moab Motorsports.

[@davidr.4699]

Even the Mighty Trailmater needs some love once in awhile.

[@marklar7551]

Some repairs are upgrades 👽

[@matthewstencel8298]

I love how when you break something, you assess the damage and make it more than twice as strong the second time so it won’t break again. Simple problems require simple solutions. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. If it is broke, use quarter inch plate and more welds :)

[@ocnarfna21]

LOVE THE DRONE SHOTS!!! THEY WERE GREAT!!!!

[@GARYJ22]

It shows how well built Trailmater actually is, because your not constantly doing repair work to it, after all the hard work that Trailmater gets put through.

[@michaelcauser474]

I have just realised the Trail Mater slogan is one I first heard about 60 years ago - "The impossible we do straight away. Miracles take a little longer."

[@noahgiles777]

Yeah you guys got the tow truck Olympics.

[@noahgiles777]

The advantage you have is that you are actually out there doing recoveries. The control with the front dig for example... You know exactly what to expect because of the millions of hours you have driving that rig. You guys should make an event where the drivers drive each others rigs to showcase the driver skill as well.

[@AFloridaSon]

It's always good to see Trailmater get a little love.

[@jeffclark2725]

Well said, with what it does every trip

[@DeanF]

SUCH a badass rig.

[@savagenomore]

Rory, you guys are the GOATs of the off-road recover, others are building building building and you're like "We're ready"....lol

[@neilmetzgar7233]

I love you guys, I'm a 53 yr old that broke his back then was diagnosed with the c word. Been following you from the beginning. I really enjoy living vicariously through you. Your my kinda people. Thanks.

[@dustywhite7195]

Bless you

[@UberLummox]

Bummer. Were ya vaxt?

[@UberLummox]

Bummer. Were ya vaxt?

[@haroldphipps3457]

@@UberLummox like the phony ass vaccine is going to stop cancer???

[@UberLummox]

@@haroldphipps3457 Oh right. Silly me. I thought the c work stood for Kovid. While were on the subject of initials, you get your new NFTs yet?

[@AZ-kj9kp]

Been to Moab twice with SxS from Gillette Wyoming. Love watching all the recoveries, with no drama or hyped suspense in videos. Thank you Rory and your awesome crew. Beautiful country! Can't wait to go back.

[@davidf1712]

Okay, The drone shots are spectacular. Yes, for some reason it really makes for nice eye candy!

[@alraybaca6235]

Pretty Kool getting ready to win 🏆 the tow truck Olympic

[@OldDirtGuy]

Holy smokes! You know that Matt and Paul are now redesigning furiously.

[@terrillwolf2552]

Tow truck olympics coming up; Trailmater is going to be put to the test of doing what it does on a regular basis. Trailmater for the win. 🏆

[@TokyoCraftsman]

This ain’t maintenance, it’s upgrades!

[@hughsmitham722]

Rory, Mike and Shawn thanks for letting us be the fly on the wall. Always informative, entertaining and great Utah scenery!

[@NeoMK]

Dude, mater is a savage. Most trucks can't even crawl up stuff like that by themselves, let alone towing someone.

[@dougalexander7204]

It amazes me how solid your business plan is. After building an off road recovery wrecker you know every part and piece, and continue to come up with better, stronger upgrades. The equipment and skills you have makes MOAB off roading a better, safer sport.

[@westcoastislander6699]

"I make it more complicated than I have to..." This is what happens when you have a whole shop of metal fabrication toys and you can build whatever you want!

[@michaelholden5131]

The shop safety captain and his fire watch warden in action; this vid should make the entire community of Mater groupies/grumps happy.

[@patrickkelley438]

Trailmater is what experience and craftmanship becomes in the hands of a skilled operator and crew.

[@bryanstrietelmeier2573]

Rory,even the Titanic proved to be sinkable!Trailmater is a beast like its owner!🙂

[@jeffproctor1690]

Don't do what Matts recovery has one...dont sell Your soul to profit. YOU ARE THE KING for off-road recovery. Period. I love the beat up truck- function before form, always!. Your driving, on site repairs, and towing make you the top in your class to me. F##k that needless slf promotion sbit Mat is always slinging.

[@davehollingsworth3007]

I like Matt and Paul but Trail Mater.....Has a special place in my heart! Rory, I hope you and your crew win the tow truck Olympics! Your guys and you are truly the MASTERS of OFF ROAD RECOVERY! Hands down THE BEST!

[@desimora8]

Great use of the new drone filming! The updates and repairs to Trailmater right on point!

[@REDNECKHUNTER75]

I really liked the drone footage as well. Amazed that Trailmater doesn't require maintenance more often after seeing where you take him!

[@tobymcnicol922]

Great set too!

[@gcslade7487]

Glad to see Trail Matter getting some love. Hopefully, Rory's statement "Mike is an example of safety we should all adhere to" will happen. Mike is a great addition to the team; love his positive personality and focus on safety

[@stuartkcalvin]

Mike and Tom Tom have to be two of the nicest people in the business. Also a shout out to, you know who, for putting up with Rory and driving the back up vehicle while Mike films. How✋ Remember, this wasn't a drill 🔨

[@billhackley3540]

tow truck Olympics, I think even Matt knows, you got this, ya got my vote

[@Morg27]

Can't believe Mike manages to hold on to the prop shaft and film the suspension moving. Top effort 👍 especially for the more health and safety conscious in the team! 😂

[@jamarie1972]

Trailmater is having a bit of Spa time, Manicured and a bit of Botox filler with a little bit of Electric Glue Great video

[@brettmorton7365]

I'm always impressed by how well trailmater holds up under stress. It's built and maintained within an inch of the edge.. a fine balance of power, flexibility and weight distribution.. with a generous helping of driver skill. Love your vids guys, keep em coming..

[@Nobody_Important_Yea]

Cool that you show the good, bad and the ugly. Trust me that Mike wears his PPE is wise thing. I have ringing in my ears 24/7. Luckily I have my eyes and fingers. Remember this, I know what it's like to be young. You guys don't know what it's like to be old. Love you all, still out there doin' it.

[@kevinwalters7615]

I'm going to remember that line because with age comes wisdom

[@Fordgroup00]

That’s why SWEET how you can separate the drive system

[@NicholasMavrikBrandt]

Love that you include this, people forget if you use something regardless of maintenance and brand, stuff gets tired and breaks, even a toyota FJ 40 that's engineered for 300k miles for every little part will eventually suffer the same fate.

[@timbradley1249]

Nicholas Brandt I get the feeling you’re a fellow FJ40 owner

[@NicholasMavrikBrandt]

@@timbradley1249 no I got jeep issues, Jeepster, cj7, Cherokee xj, j10, I had a fj40 but it was to much a project for me sadly

[@timbradley1249]

@Nicholas Brandt I have my Dad’s 75’ . He bought it new. I got to drive it to high school my senior year in 86’. Been mine for 8 years now

[@dstaff4134]

Wow, now even educating the viewers on historical periods of history! The Bar-oke period! LMAO, AWESOME! Thanks again for another fine share of your adventures.

[@frederickmcconnell547]

"Trailmater needs to be ready for the tow truck Olympics......... and it is!" Rory you always make me laugh!

[@dalegereaux1863]

Very nice inventive upgrades. I like the views through the welding helmet so we can actually see what you're doing instead of just a big flash that I keep telling myself, oh you shouldn't look at that and then I remember oh it's just on TV.

[@Flamefuels]

This is the off road towing channel I enjoy best , thanks for taking the time to share what you do , learned and obviously love , shits awesome ! Those braces look mega beef 9000 👍🏻💪🏻

[@davidbeach6947]

The best off road channel, by far. You get: off roading, recovering vehicles, repairing said vehicles in the field, building/repairing vehicles and guys having fun! Don’t get no better!

[@powerhorsea1a376]

Just browsing locker options for my '89 F-350's Rear 80 and front trunnion 60, close out the tab and BOOM! Look what's waiting for me to watch! 🤔 It's like they know.. 😆

[@retiredfederalie178]

…Mater the only vehicle that can hold itself together with itself!

[@SJCDAVE]

The only vehicle that I car about enough to watch someone fix is Mater. Most of us out here in viewer land have invested hours watching him/her do the impossible. So, when you give her love , we watch carefully to be sure you are treating her/him right! Great job!

[@IUSE4LO]

"It's basically a line now!" 😁😁😁

[@TeamTange2016]

Trail Mater. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster.

[@winstonsmith8441]

I appreciated the view of the welding through the visor lens.

[@dennisboesiger1033]

Love a Beast that can wrap its own tentacles around itself to hold it together, when it's broke.

[@camneilsen8234]

Always take your safety Mike with you ,you never know when you'll need one ! 👍🏻

[@mntmantimes]

The more of your videos I watch, the more I realize what genuine badasses you all are. Respect

[@RobbBoswell]

Haha.. great show.. 🤘🏼🇺🇲

[@tomhorner345]

Wow 150 views 2 minutes after posting. You have been ready for the tow truck Olympics for a long time. I think it will boil down to the skill of the operator and familiarity with the equipment. As a friend of mine says, you got this. Thanks for another great video.

[@barotraumabruce4245]

Hmm. Off-road Wrecker Olympics? I thoroughly enjoy Matt and Paul and what they do, but you, Rory, and Trailmater understand each other. Your “technique” operating her is like she’s an extension of your right arm. You and she will be hard to beat. Mikey and Sean are like having a couple of extra big toes. Nobody can compete with that! Thank you.

[@dekk0480]

More of those close-up through helmet weld shots! So awesome.

[@sherripifer1816]

This is funny! I can't believe you actually posted this . . . Lol . . . I'm sending this to my kids and grandkids.

[@ed2497]

what every guy wants to hear. That new part you are putting on your bad assed truck looks "cute"

[@fredfred4086]

The old shackles look better🙂

[@barrybazza176]

I can't believe that Rory broke the post-apocalyptic Beast from the Wastelands....not for long though...It has Risen Again 😁

[@countrylifetales2700]

I'm digging the drone shots. It gives a nice perspective. Great work, Mike.

[@fjefferynelson9946]

I'll second that! Wasn't that Poison Spider?

[@chiefvilla3167]

You can do it Mater get it get her get her done.👏🏽👏🏽🤷🏽‍♂️🤘🏾✋🏽✌🏽👍🏽🤙🏾💪🏽🙋🏽‍♂️😊😎.

[@paulcost6446]

Trail mater is like a fine wine just gets better with age

[@ifster7273]

Hey mike, Good on you to wear safety glasses! It's only a matter of time before you end up in the ER for a metal sliver in your eyeball. Once is enough to learn a lesson. Yeah, I learned the hard way.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Thank you Mike for looking out for our safety

[@gordbaker896]

Great Everything. Nice Fitting and Welding Mike.

[@ericcsuf]

I'm with Mike on the use of PPE. I wear safety glasses and ear protection just to WATCH your channel.

[@kevinwalters7615]

LOL

[@patriot1303]

You got the OG Off-road wrecker - you’re drivin the original man before everyone else wanted one - yours is like the Tow-mater of wreckers and there’s just something about it I love. I’m glad to see you taking care of it

[@ephjay6t87]

A little maintenance to the tried and true vs newly built rigs? You got this Rory. I knew it at the beginning. Let's hope the contest is realistic.

[@vanwrinkle-01]

I sometimes think Rory goes out of his way to find the most difficult route for the Trail Mater. Best part is that the old Mater handles it with grace and finesse Gotta love it. LOL

[@mclarenscca]

No matter how hard you try, something is gonna break!

[@scottmcclenaghan3236]

Thanks Rory

[@nathans3094]

Hey Mike, I believe the proper terminology for the shifters is that they are much less loosey goosey, 😅, thanks guys.

[@jjett3262]

Great work! And awesome video ! Glad to see the work horse fixed and riding again better and better.

[@protacodan4225]

You guys got the tow truck Olympics in the bag.

[@shawnnewsome4778]

No better engineer than a bad ass mechanic

[@susansmith-franks684]

Love the “welder’s eye view”. I’ve been wondering what that looks like, thanks!

[@MontanaWelldigger]

Every repair is an upgrade so you can even be more dominant at the Tow Truck Olympics!!!

[@arjiblessingukamaka]

Write me on telegram👆with The username name above.. Congratulations you've been Selected among the short listed Winners 🎁..

[@loosemoose9799]

Rory, I have concluded that the only difference between you and a kid playing with tinker toys is that you are older and your toys are real. I enjoy your adventures.

[@robertwebber2220]

Thank you for showing the welding through a helmet facepate.

[@jasonmiera647]

Awesome upgrades. Thanks for educating me. When I build my square body I can see the weak and strong points. Thank you.

[@ramjam720]

I am looking forward the the tow truck olympics, but I can't help feeling that Trail Mater will run away with all of the gold medals. After all it is the seasoned veteran against two untested new tow rigs and a diesel rig.

[@thomasbailey8306]

Trailmater gets used and abused all the time. She definitely deserves all the Upgrades . It looks good..Great Video..

[@kennethlambert]

trail mater, a work in progress, always.

[@Ashley_Schaeffer]

Its awesome how you custom built Mater to be easy to repair and diagnose 👍

[@ericlinder2623]

I love trail mater and your guys work, but that camelback drill press just became the star of your shop. I love those old things

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Mike is a Fine Example of Safety. Wear your PPE. Love your Videos

[@1ode2joy]

Love the drone footage in this one. Moab is such a beautiful place.

[@utahoutdoorschannel]

Quit diggin around Rory! Haha, youre the Tow Truck Olympics future gold medalist, no question. Great stuff!

[@chrisyoung1478]

Trail Mater is going to win the Tow-truck Olympics hands down.

[@greyannon1]

Have not seen the weld cam view thru helmet before. It is interesting . Keep up the good work

[@davidfarmer1666]

Wow! Seriously serious! Needed repairs. Rory and Michael done did all them repairs themselves for sure. That's skills men and lady types.

[@dennyclawson4889]

Really enjoyed the modifications and your explanation about the transfer case and how it works. Keep it going

[@Stephenja]

G'day guys. Nice 👍 to see some maintenance being done to old Trailmater. I have been watching this channel for 12 month and the old truck is hardly stopped long enough

[@brianschmidt2747]

Awesome Mike thanks I have never seen tig welding through the sheikh and trial .mater hard at work needs time to heal

[@brucemcgowan5651]

Good video Rory. Glad you did repairs long Trailmater. The 🌟 of the Show. 😆. Yea Rory. Your pretty good too. Stay safe.

[@getoutwithrockandsherri]

Awesome video as usual; and thanks for signing Sherri's, Matt's Off Road Recovery Sticker!🤣

[@norcoredneck]

Like a jockstrap on the trans mount.

[@austinbond8634]

This tow truck is so capable of doing so many obstacles I love it!!!!

[@kelseywoolley2171]

Honestly you will own the challenge. But we know it's riged. Can't believe you went this long with out boxing in the frame.

[@lynh8378]

Everyone needs a spruce up now and then. A freshened up Trailmater! Nice.

[@garyschlagheck603]

One day, i really need to see trail mater in person. So good

[@lisaharvey4373]

Super heavy duty upgrades Rory!

[@jlyonsden3677]

School is always in session when Moab Motorsports is on the trail. If you ain't breaking it, you ain't using it. And Mater gets used. Like seeing you work on the winner of the Tow Truck Olympics. Tried, True and Tested everyday.

[@crsuperman1]

Super nice job with the drone footage plus the close-up rock crawling awesome sauce thanks guys thanks guys great content