Gladiator In The Big Hot Tub

Lilli and I got a call for a jeep that had broken its steering knuckle up on Hells Revenge Trail in one of the Hot Tubs. We grabbed some parts and tools and headed out. It was a Saturday and Mike and Justin were out with friends and family doing a trail ride. They came across the broken jeep right before we got there. So they jumped in to help with the repairs and film. We got the jeep picked up and stabilized so we could do the repairs. Luckily it didn't break the knuckle it just pulled out the balljoints, so we pressed them back in and had it back together pretty quick. Then we pulled the jeep up and out. Since the abs sensor and the brake line had been damaged the lockers wouldn't work and he didn't have grwat brakes. So we hooked up to him and lowered him down the steep hills and pulled him up the other ones. We got them down to the trailhead and they brought a trailer back to haul it home. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
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[@MattsOffRoadRecovery]

Mike does good work. So does Rory.

[@bquade70]

You too Matt

[@ricoolivier]

The most sincere form of flattery is imitation...

[@hines862009]

Matt out here headhuntin!

[@REDMAN298]

I stopped watching when he brought on tom. Can`t stand that guy. jmo@@hines862009

[@itsjustme5jt]

Searching for pointers eh?

[@ricoolivier]

The absolute power of TM pulling that Gladiator while barely ticking over, is a testament to a tried and tested recovery rig that yet has to be surpassed by anyone! Experience and mechanical symphony and sympathy all come together!

[@nelagmor7647]

Beautiful thing indeed. We love our Big Block Chevy's!

[@mattbrew11]

That gladiator is a diesel. If the roles were reversed it could do the same

[@Skiridr22]

This is exactly why I love older trucks n cars, a 4x4 badge does not mean you can go on every trail.

[@samueldavis5895]

It… doesn’t? 😂

[@mrbrent4]

Rory is the kind of friend you want when you play in Moab. He is a top tier bush mechanic with the tools and knowledge to get you out. Great job!

[@ewood88]

I saw the reel of that jeep breaking in the hot tub and wondered if Rory would get the call to get them out. Awesome job and so glad Mike happened to be close by to help

[@roberthallam6824]

When are people going to learn ! Bouncing the drive train tears stuff up ! Remember that vehicle of yours has to get you home too. Good job Rory !

[@matthewbloomfield]

"Starts to hop just a little bit" Lol

[@Fess3JeepGuy]

Rory is pushing that Jeep with the rope

[@smileychavez8093]

Off road super hero strikes again!!!

[@zalllon]

Amazing master at work!

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

Those new Jeep axles sure have issues. I have busted many front shafts when I ran the old D44 never popped ball joints out. I swapped to RCVs but now run tons on my rig. I have busted front driver shafts on my SD60 never lost a ball joint even when I drove that broken shaft the long way back from Pritchett Canyon. I left my puller for my drive slugs at home and I didn't know Rory existed back then or I would have called him to drag me out instead of driving a broken shaft. Oh well live and learn.

[@dvskane1808]

Jeep owners think their rigs can do anything. As this shows, not always the case.

[@adventuretrails1ato]

😮 WOW

[@jonbaird8835]

You guys are genuine, card holding, chromosome hoarders. Thinking a trashbag, shitbox JEEP could do this

[@MattsOffRoadRecovery]

Just came back to finish watching this. 1.5 million views! That is so awesome!

[@Kentucky4runner]

Often-Rory’s cool and calm demeanor makes these videos great.- stress does not seem to matter. Watching him pull out the adult voice and tell someone they are an idiot without using those words- priceless.

[@Psyco913]

Ya, I'm usually pretty calm myself, but I would have had a hard time not losing my temper when somebody is shaking the truck I'm currently laying under.

[@cdodge2996]

I will openly admit, I would not have been near as kind! This is the part none of us really see when it comes to the Trail Mater team's recoveries / repairs. They are amazing at what they do, even when surrounded by an idiot or two.

[@tylerdurden2644]

In those situations sometimes you need to read the riot act. Being diplomatic doesn't always work but mass embarrassment will.

[@ryanwright8476]

I didn't see your comment but just asked how he stays so calm.

[@fat_head_Carl]

@@Psyco913 absolutely. I would have turned the hot tub blue with every curse word I've ever learned.

[@imagseer]

Awesome rock crawling recovery. I think Rory's uniquely qualified to know when to say "stay off the big obstacles."

[@jothew1274]

Think he was asking what he should upgrade to b able to do it

[@bigerniemccracken1882]

You are both correct. Rory is qualified to say when to stay off but also the guy was actually just asking what he could upgrade to be able to actually do them so it was sort of short and gatekeeper-y on Rory’s part by saying just stay off of them because people don’t know until they know- and if no one had upgraded anything until they knew what they were attempting wasn’t possible without modifying things then there would be no aftermarket or modifications anywhere - but also for as experienced as Rory is, maybe he got the feeling from a handful of things like making a vehicle shake around while someone’s under it for instance that even with the pocket to upgrade it some people still may not make the best situations out of some obstacles out there regardless of a rig that’s capable or not - but that also comes back to a guy can’t know until he learns so it’s sort of a stalemate there where I understand why he probably seems to have came off short and gatekeeper-y by saying it that way but also sort of understood why he did. (He could have just followed up the guys question with something like - in this form or like it is currently stay off the big obstacles and X Y Z is what is done to most of the rigs you see around able to handle them so it was a learning opportunity for the guy asking what he needed and maybe would give some idea of everything that was changed, all the work that went into them, or was typically required other than factory)

[@joelrobledo9833]

​@@jothew1274has also been the most famous for his role on a variety in terms and his own personal style with a man of 1le gear's name on way too good and a little too late for a good reason and the best part about his work light was a few months back in

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

"Just don't do the big obstacles"- kind of a dick response. Bummer.

[@savagesteve5894]

Mad Max rescue..Give that man a mohawk and hand for job well done

[@MC-re2ry]

"Stay off the big obstacles." I love it.

[@markreed2576]

Translation is just go to the supermarket and mall only with this thing.

[@Iceman_777]

Tons and 40s then you can play in this Tub.

[@jordantrujillo293]

@@Iceman_777 that’s overkill, he could get by with BallJoint deletes and cv axles, doesn’t even have to be RCVs.

[@joejewett8546]

Crushed the owners ego!!!!😂

[@Iceman_777]

@jordantrujillo293 Hell Ya send it !

[@Hat6000]

There's just something so strangely enjoyable about watching people work who know what they are doing and do it well.

[@paranormalwheelers]

👍 💯

[@carlosH.1234]

are u moist?

[@JohnnyDubC]

I don’t even have an off-road vehicle but have become obsessed with these recovery videos! Love it!!

[@MrTmax74]

Yep, he just gets in their confidently and gets it done. Comes up with ideas, isn't sure they're going to work but just keeps pressing forward. That's the life of a mechanic. Constantly figure and s*** out. That's a good life skill

[@ivanavena]

"Watching a master at his craft"

[@daveloderhose874]

Me : Rory do anything fun today Rory : Ya I spent the afternoon in a Hot Tub with a Gladiator. 😮

[@tedecker3792]

This comment for the win!

[@rythemzlatin]

📜 You WIN the COMMENT 📜 of the DAY 🥇 🏛 🛡 🏆 🛡 🏛 🥇

[@georgetarabini6552]

Hard to find a good mechanic in town, this guy found a excellent one middle of nowhere

[@fat_head_Carl]

That look when they were shaking the truck.

[@moretoliving2236]

Those guys wearing california shorts and muscle shirts got humbled really quick, not to mention their day both went from being fun to very expensive. Litebrite channel constantly says that hopping is when you break stuff and boy the clip did not disappoint. Hop hop... bam wham... next thing you know you got a ton of angry offroaders that can't do the obstacle they went across the country to get to... and then guy that shows up with a girl that wears hello kitty shoes yells at you for rocking the car... and Justin and Mike on their off day have to get their hands dirty and next thing you know an impossible fix happens. But that was not the end of the story... they had to be assisted and limping all the way back to the parking lot. I figure between trail fix and recovery and then cost of repairs at the front and the back of the truck... those hops could be measured in hop per thousands. Eeesh. Lesson learned for the guys.

[@grannyt6819]

They got to meet Trail Mater, Rory, Mike, Justin, and Lily, and watch right up close and personal the King of Trail Repairs. Cant get better than that. Plus they didnt maybe go in the hot tub themselves and break their rigs, after seeing what happened. 😂

[@philipstaite4775]

Customer: Tears wheel off on an obstacle well off road... Rory: I can fix that and you'll drive out of here. A story repeated over and over, that never gets old. Amazing every time. I saw the intro - figured yep, taking TM to pick him up and take him out. Nope. Another great recovery in the record books.

[@edwinhryzan9030]

So customer says"how keep that from happening". Dr. Rory says "don't do that."🙂

[@samueldavis5895]

Exactly… like come on man 😂

[@michaelcauser474]

There is only one Trail Mater, and the relationship between Rory and Mater is almost symbiotic. Great work as usual Gents, and of course, Lilly, the Boss.

[@vertstang123]

The fact he drove out on 4 wheels is amazing, I thought for sure he'd be hauled out.

[@ronreith5185]

Rory is no doubt gifted ... what a great recovery !! Trailmater crew is the best in the business...

[@jimbaker4253]

Good job Rory, and even on a day off!! Your awsumness never ceases to amaze me and all your true fans. Thanks Mike for giving Rory a hand on this repair and on your own play time

[@s7courier]

Wow, Rory and the team are definitely a Golden asset for keeping wheelers going after all kinds of breakage. Your videos are both entertaining and instructive. Please keep them coming.

[@ashleyfarmer1991]

Stop shaking the truck I’m underneath it. Words you would think you would never have to actually tell people 🤦🏻‍♂️ awesome repair like always. Thanks for another great video

[@RealJeep]

Big tires and wheels need upgraded axles and suspension.

[@walkerd73]

Mike, stepping in when needed, respect .

[@justinrupert7233]

I complain to myself about working in the driveway and these guys are out here working in much less desirable situations. I must do better lol

[@rd4660]

I'm always amazed at how many dudes put big assed tires on their rigs without beefing up everything else in the drivetrain. You can't ignore the laws of physics.

[@msharp6887]

That’s stock for many jeep packages

[@urbanturbine]

i saw a jeep wrangler in town with broken axle on the side of the road... Just a regular asphalt road but it had big ass tires. Prolly more than 35s.

[@KirbyLouis]

@@urbanturbine 35s are "big ass" for any part of a wrangler

[@ugabuga1361]

It’s a rubicon? I thought it already had all the upgrades? When the wheel fell off like a Lego on what seems to be like nothing. Man it really breaks that easy???

[@janasunnarborg8525]

Another impossible looking repair and recovery from you guys! Kind of cool that you bumped into Mike and co right when they could help.

[@bripslag]

Interesting to hear Rory get serious in a heartbeat when he was under that Jeep and someone started rocking it. It's all fun and games until s#it gets real. 👍

[@KarlEller]

It is the absolute worst feeling when you're under a car and it starts moving, even just a little bit.

[@2nickles647]

I would have quit working and left the idiots there.

[@christopherdunlap2752]

It’s said that someone had to be told to not shake a truck on a jack. That’s something you learn the first time you jack something up.

[@tillman40]

Or lean on a vehicle that is jacked

[@MissionRestomod]

The fact that you had to tell them not to shake the truck while you were under it, was kind of ridiculous.

[@Zircon_215]

I love these trail fixes, Rory! What a fantastic channel!

[@jamesbigham9036]

Rory you seems to always find a way to get the job done even in sketchy places like the hot tub. Lowering the jeep down the hills and pulling up was smart to make sure everyone is safe.

[@007twm]

Rory you did a great service to those in need. I'm glad the Jeep didn't fall on you when someone moved it. Thanks for sharing and thank you Mike for making the call on your day off.

[@brettmorton7365]

Can't believe some idiot would start playing around with that rig while there are people working under it! 🤯🤯 it's not often Rory gets serious, but this was definitely warranted 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jeffomalley6015]

The Bluetooth ball joints don't work the best lol.

[@mediocreman2]

You can't always spot the people that have never worked on a car, and especially under one in less than ideal conditions. But not with this video! It was easy to spot them! 😅

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

I really like how Mickey's Hot Tub is basically a perfect natural amphitheater for a large crowd to watch the Trail Mater crew repair and rescue yet another broken Jeep from the bottom.

[@TomaszbtdZiobrowski]

I would say that those tubs are perfect natural amphitheatre for watching something else, but Rory is good guy and I don't want to spoil channel with being mean

[@daveduncan2748]

Live audience for this one!

[@Iceman_777]

Amphitheater of destruction. 🤣 I like to have the money spent on destroyed rigs in 1 year in those tubs.

[@frankcastle9691]

That's all jeeps do is break, even on the road.

[@marks1582]

@@frankcastle9691. I guess you’ve missed all the Toyotas they pull out of the desert too. There’s been lots. Stupid comment

[@dalegereaux1863]

Maybe rule number one before you start working under any car is to tell everybody to get the hell away from it and stay away until I tell you otherwise !

[@kjsgarden]

Most times you don’t have to tell people that. This group was all dudes and bros and their arm candy, no real clue on reality, like Rory alluded to toward the end of his repair work. Party groups don’t mix well with this kind of trail and this kind of situation.

[@dalegereaux1863]

@@kjsgarden Very true. Like my Grandma used to always say, some people don't have the sense God gave a goose !

[@Paul-hk7ue]

money and no brains always makes good content

[@NoahFroio]

To be able to put that back together, from where it was, and basically drive it out of the bowl, Wow! Rory's ability to seem to know the problem because of what it is, before he really saw it, with some Mike input, and know that he can slap it back together and get it out, never ceases to amaze me.

[@justachipn3039]

👍👍

[@2nickles647]

Easy peasy.

[@1unkn0wn]

I agree with the advice at 3:25 that staying off the big obstacles in stock form (esp with a truck full of gear and 4? people) will prevent that damage but I think the customer was asking for advice on upgrades. If that's the case RCVs/Chromos+Joints and maybe BJIs should significantly reduce the risk of breakage at the weakest links. Excellent video and a very impressive repair in a complex recovery :)

[@Padoinky]

This exactly! Another question is what is then needed to be capable of getting through that pit? I ask b/c I’ve seen a seemingly stock, prior body style RR, go down and up that same pit and do it flawlessly….

[@joemclaughlin8657]

Many people in the trades can’t pass up an opportunity to dunk on their customers. Seen it hundreds of times. Whatever. Now I just smile and call their competitor next time.

[@jaywebb3105]

I just saw a clip of this thing breaking yesterday and thought that this would be a good job for Rory.

[@yuffi1]

Me too😂

[@timjchick]

Someone posted it on one of the jeep facebook pages and I commented for them to call Trailmater. Lol

[@mike090909able]

Was just thinking to myself how hectic it must be to lay under the truck, when Rory shouts shaking the truck with a very avoid look on his face

[@jackieeastom8758]

The very first funeral I ever attended as a child, was an uncle that got crushed by car when it fell off the Jack!

[@Bigdaddyslasher]

The winch line is holding that JT up but people should just stay away from rigs being worked on.

[@ashleywright1991]

​@@Bigdaddyslasherbecause winches can't fail and bottle Jack's can't slip off a round axle tube 🙄

[@davidweidner1675]

Way to go, Rory and Mike

[@albertorozco5981]

They could end his life or career if that jeep fell on him cause they are reaching and getting stuff in or out the jeep. Rories job is very hazardous. Stay safe Rory. Miss lilly needs you. 👍

[@Mrjcamp48]

JEEP, just empty every pocket taken to a whole nother level.

[@Burke_Motorsports]

Dont shake the truck! Rory's look made me sitting here watching, feel guilty.

[@norcoredneck]

How can I keep this from happening? “ Stay off the big obstacles “. Mint!

[@nix4644]

Not to put a too fine a point on it, but Rory is simply the best at this kind of thing. Full stop.

[@cactushill]

What would the Moab area do without Rory, Mike and Shawn? Another great recovery.

[@joeskinwalker7628]

Trailmater & Death-Star for the win. Great job guys and thank you for keeping everyone safe out there on the rugged trails of MOAB. peace ✌️ over and out!!!

[@PHARSiD3]

FINALLY! Thanks to Trailmater we get some ACTUAL offroad recovery on a KZbin Sunday.

[@loadsled]

Why in the world are people shaking the truck as this man is working under it? Wtf is going on?!?! Also, is this the most capable truck/crew around? Some gnarly stuff gets done with it.

[@2nickles647]

Because they are idiots. No comment Sense.

[@markreetz1001]

great repair Rory. Nice to see Lilli again. What a darling! Nice having Mike around.

[@deannalemburg10]

Man oh man not fair Rory get all the fun easy jobs so he can keep showing how good he is when Lilly is around She got a rocking dad

[@P52Ranch]

No click bait in the Trail Mater video titles. Incredible work on this one. Not only does Rory do mechanic work in Mickey's to get the customer back on four wheels, he then turns Trail Mater into both a safety anchor and a tow rig to get the customer safely out. Mike made sure that no thumbs were in harms way when he was swinging the hammer. Way for Mike to step in on his day off and help Rory with the repair work and video. The latest two videos are among the best. Keep up the great work.

[@JohnMontero-Nevaden]

Yup Matt & His Click Baits Get OLD Real Quick And Make Em Look Stupid

[@pigasus_1]

I would have bet you were involved in this

[@christophersanders5007]

Customer: "How do I not thrash my $70,000 Rubicon"? Rory: "Stay off the big obstacles". The people that have money, but no clue the mechanical limits of their new $70,000 Jeeps, Toyota's, and Bronco's is always good for a laugh on Rory's KZbin channel.

[@thecapturban]

Was waitin for him to say..build a squarebody😂

[@unclebuck5051]

You gotta have a screw loose to pay anywhere near $70k for that Jeep.

[@hatenlebron]

That Dude tried that obstacle 10 times before the fatal incident…

[@christophersanders5007]

@@unclebuck5051 Unless that is a used 4-door Rubicon $70,000 is about the going rate for a brand new 4-door Rubicon. Plus, you add in the "bought not built" lift kit, tires, light bars, and bumpers installed at Wheel Parts shop...it adds up.

[@TD_YT066]

Better ball joints for sure, why don't they have a locking part on the top sides of the control arms? My Tacoma at least has a circlip to hold them in.

[@FattommyDrives]

I was glad to hear Rory tell who ever was shaking the Jeep too stop. That's scary being under a car with just a winch holding it.

[@imfloridano5448]

There is no denying it Rory and team are Kings of extreme off road recovery!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@williamwarner3982]

I enjoy seeing people off road with the biggest tires they can fit, while running factory axles. I liked my 33s. Went most everywhere with little repairs.

[@kugangles9860]

Well it was a Jeep Gladiator owner. So there's that.....

[@calebrose4368]

Gosh I love the sound of rubber barking on Moab rock.

[@nathans3094]

I saw a video from facebook the other day showing this gladiator as it broke and my first thought was when are we gonna see a video of the recovery on your channel, haha, great work as always

[@desertdweller4951]

Interestingly Mike goes to the one place TrailMater is bound to be sited. Well that and the rockpeckers😅 Great recovery Rory, by the book called King of Moab.😂 Hi Lilly, you make me smile when your with Dad.😊

[@donnac.1609]

Can be dangerous doing trail repair with too many people close to a rig....Almost need to settle that before even beginning the repair! Great job getting this fella out of a mess!!

[@2nickles647]

Don't need to settle it. It's common sense. It's those idiot that are showing off on a stock mall crawler just because they installed big tires. Now they want to rock the jeep while Rory is under it. I would have told the sob. Get the fck off the jeep.

[@dougdean3134]

Rory you could have such a negative attitude dealing with folks being stupid. But you just keep on smiling and help folks get fixed in their worst situations.

[@albertorozco5981]

It was awesome that mike and his friend were there to lend Rory a hand. Thanks Mike.

[@nickwulf]

That 454 is the star of the show, damn what nice sounding engine.

[@SDbeermug72]

Love your straightforward response to how can I avoid this in the future? Stay off the difficult obstacles! Well done. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertmooney5678]

That truck is a BEAST🤯🤯🤯

[@shirleyallen6072]

Great to have Mike & Justin "just show up:)"; I marvel at the miracles you an do even in the "tub". Fantastic video & recovery!!

[@EddNoll]

I've turned wrenches and owned wreckers for 30yrs. I will say you are a badass and have my respect. Great work !!

[@reddog543211]

Amazing recovery Rory....pushin and pullin

[@JamesWilliams-gl4xd]

That was pretty impressive! You guys pull off some amazing recoveries!! I'm always looking forward to your next videos.

[@jerrycann6374]

Trail Mater's "new" engine sounds real healthy.....👌

[@bwinter2625]

Impressive repair and recovery!! Nicely done.

[@mtower235]

Amazing job guys. I know how hard this is

[@NATIONALJAYOGRAPHIC]

These skills as a trail Mechanic is what makes you the BEST!

[@kenmurray4232]

Another good trail fix & recovery. People do like to keep you busy. Nice to see Lillie along again. Thanks for sharing.

[@builtbybo22]

It looked like it got a bit serious there for a moment, "Quit Shaking the truck"!! I was thinking...Someone is about to get in shit! LOL Great job as usual! #BuiltByBo

[@nastymuso]

No one does it better than Rory! What a great recovery.. and fix the truck in the job.. We’ll done Rory.. your work is unmatched.. 👏🏼💯

[@xbpbat21x]

I just bought this Jeep...I put thousands into it. Its got big tires, beadlocks, and looks tough. What can I do to keep it from breaking? TM: Stay off the big obstacles.😂

[@davidalcott2278]

Amazing trail fix, right tools. Safe escort up and down. Hell's revenge certainly sees its' share of rescues.

[@gordbaker896]

What idiots would rock the truck while you were working under it! Very Well Done.

[@2nickles647]

The idiots is the owner and the kid he is with.

[@OceanandStars1178]

I know these guys have faith in their equipment, but sliding under a vehicle on a flat even surface is one thing. Laying under a vehicle that slid into a rock bowl hanging by a tow line while wrenching on it...that's something else. Kudos to these guys, that's incredible work!

[@mattc.310]

Good thing Lilly was keeping an eye on you boys. Nice trail fix. Each vehicle has its own weaknesses and Rory seems to know them all... and how to fix them.

[@H4rleyBoy]

Well done Rory & Mke.

[@pioneerpowered8208]

Never take a break, Never leave the boss hangin! Nice job Mike and Justin!!!

[@CASHCRZZY1]

Rory. YOU ARE THE. MAN !!!!!!

[@henryzabel1746]

Another great video of Rory and crew doing what they do so well . Several things alway stand out , Trailmater has been put together near perfect for the recoveries they do . I am super impressed with how Rory keeps the RPM down in most situations , relying on torque and gearing . I like how Mike was out trail riding and stepped right up to help . JR boss Lilly is awesome , not to mention just too cute . Keep the videos coming , they are always entertaining and often educational .

[@JCizzleSoCal]

I think it was the Gladiator driver’s goofy tattoo and sunglasses that got him stuck. Haha

[@BentTwig]

I love how Mike happened to be in the area and helped out. Its good to see a boss and employee relation so strong.

[@andrewheywood9737]

Man What A Bad Ass....That Tow Truck And Its Driver That One Ridge In Utah Mind Blowin.... Many Are Grateful For This Expert....