UNIMOG vs KOMBI - THE JUMP UP TRACK

[@slowlearner984]

Standard tie rod mod for VWs is to slip a bit of round bar down the inside of the tie rod. Stiffens the tie rod up nicely. Beetle sway bar works well. Love your show.

[@firsty8056]

Man i love watching your videos with my kids on a saturday morning and this is the collab the world needs!! Both channels have helped keep me going over the years while i struggled with my health and given me something to aim for. I'm in hospital for surgery on monday, hopefully after i've recovered i can crack on with getting out camping with my kids like you cats!

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Fantastic comment - couldn't have said it better. All the best with surgery Monday.

[@firsty8056]

@@MiniLuv-1984 thanks man!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Best of luck on Monday !! And when your back on the road let’s grab a beer 🍺!! Thanks for following along !

[@firsty8056]

@@KarstanAndMaxine thanks guys! I'm in the UK but i've got family in Perth that i haven't seen in a while so a trip out there is definitely overdue and would be the best way to put 5 years of being practically housebound behind me. Would be awesome if my girls could meet their saturday mate zuzu too!

[@PatandJele]

Wuhuu it's online🤩 What a CRAZY day it was. Was so much fun though❤️❤️❤️

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Yewwwww 🤙🏻 what an epic day ✊🏻😅

[@joebeard1369]

Hi Pat, loved watching this episode of Karstan and Max. Great to see you guys and your rig in it. Wondering if I can get any information on your welder and what you use to power it please? Cheers we are currently in a build ourselves and would like to set up something similar. TIA

[@bugsy1254]

Went out to the jump up in 2007. There was a rock ledge that appears to have been filled with loose rock. When I saw the alloy casings and gear oil on the ledge, I turned around. Awesome landscape. Totally unique. I love it how you both just persevere. Well done.

[@wingitmissionfishingoutdoo6647]

Karstan, you remind me of my old man mate. We all jumped in a XA falcon back in the 80,s and drove from Perth to Darwin and back. He didn't care where he took it or what broke because he could fix anything, all because he wanted to give his family an adventure and live life in the moment. 👍

[@mikehunt9650]

Imagine what that XA falcon would be worth now!

[@jackparris8192]

Both vehicles are such characters, so sick. I had a good laugh at Karstans smile to the camera when he tells Zuri " he didn't have a point to start with"

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Hahahaha

[@timwilliams2035]

Exactly how I drove my 72 Westfalia when I was 18 yrs old. I took it everywhere most people would not. I drive a bj60 for the last 20yrs but I still miss my van. cheers!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Sounds like you have some awesome memories! Thanks for watching.

[@210892erik]

Increíble tu combi y tus aventuras Desde Mexico soy su admirador Saludos

[@inbetweendreams]

Love watching all your adventures!! Such as inspiration to us start out vloggers - cheers the In between Dreams Team!

[@TheRaptor1967]

Your right. The Unimog WAS built for that kind of punishment. Just have a look at the structure under a Unimog. My olds had a Combi for a while while I was growing up, and while they didnt do anything like you did with yours, it was versatile and better than expected offroad. I remember it was surprisingly capable as a 2WD off road. Combi do have one nice point. With one slight mod, cutting the lower boot catch bar and making it a bolt in solution, it was VERY easy to just slide the motor out for working on. Enjoyed the Vid. Thanks for the show.

[@kathycarter-stokes2127]

Goosebumps butterflies bring on 23 baby - can’t wait -so bloody exciting!!!!!!!!!!

[@yusufsayed2119]

Epic day 😎 Lovely content 👌 Greetings from south africa 🇿🇦

[@type2ryder417]

Great day with family and friends, one to remember. Thanks for sharing this journey.

[@Badboyrich1982]

So glad I stumbled upon this video:)

[@elizabethg5447]

What a journey! I was cheering when you made it to the end! 😄

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Haha it was a fun one

[@JayDeeMcMillan]

You're gonna have to do a part 2 now. OKA vs Unimog or even Kombi vs OKA. Haha. Love the content fam, from your neighbours across the ditch.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

100% would love to verse the Unimog in the OKA that would be so fun! We have plans for the OKA AND KOMBI as well 🤙🏻🙌🏻😁

[@bryanbadger6841]

Hi guys. I just realized I can hold my breath for about 7 minutes. Fair go mate, that was pretty intense. Saw one of those Unimogs for the first time, up close and personal up in Hamilton, last year. A bit of a beast eh?? Quality viewing there guys. Thanks for the upload. From across the ditch here in Nz, all the best.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Hahaha yeah I keep spare undies in the glove box haha

[@PietroH53]

Another Brilliant episode. What a journey you guys are on. Unbelievable. Keep well.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks Pete

[@racebanning6390]

THAT WAS EPIC!!! GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AND EXCITING!

[@westaussie9497]

Karstan you make me laugh. It is a joy to watch you and your playback attitude.

[@michaelbulla9231]

I so miss that joint when I lived there I'd take my tinny over the jump up with the cruiser and head up as far as you go and camp Brings back so many good memories well done

[@sumostorms]

Wow! great van-licious collaboration! 🚚 🚐 thanks for the hard work to bring us your adventures to watch with so much joy! Cheers 🍻

[@davidp1577]

Fairdinkum your content just keeps getting better and better. You need your own TV series. Simply the best. Davo

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks Dave .. I’m learning every episode.. I love cutting them together

[@Darkpixies]

That VW still going! Great show guys!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks mate 👍🏻

[@reddustadventures]

Loved this episode. You guys crack us up. We’re at the jump up at the start of the year ourselves. Awesome spot. And once again. The Rig getting it done 👌👌👌

[@damianmills6612]

They have certainly made the jump up access easy these days now it's all filled in. Beautiful country / islands around the area. Loved living there.

[@terry4265]

Wow that was intense and you guys are the greatest and what great friends to have. What an adventure. So Jealous. :)

[@garyeade5184]

Another great adventure. Reminds me of my buggy days with my mate. We had two old beetles that we chopped and lifted to drive round the Arthur River Recreation area ( n/w Tassie ) with our young families.We only used bits and pieces of junk and other car parts to keep them going but they did the job. We bent the tie rod tubes often and a good tip for you we used to cut up old front sway bars and insert them inside the tubes before screwing in the tie rods.They are spring steel and support the tubes to help them stay strait. They may bend a little but not as much as what yours did. Also to remove the tie rod from the steering joints don't hit the nut or thread use two hammers one each side of the casting and hit at the same time on opposite sides of the casting and the taper will pop out on it's own usually but putting a bit of pressure under it with a screwdriver as you do it will help as well. Keep up the good work hope your on the road again soon.

[@bretthogno]

How awesome is that part of the world 👍 We were up there in march and it is unique 👌.

[@LethalLee666]

hey guys out of all the off-road adventures in the world i think you 3 would be the most awesome people to go adventuring with, your down to earth you do things with the least equipment, and it all done in 1 wheel drive every other channel on you tube have big budget 4x4 builds with all the luxury but not you, you prove with a bit of guts and little cash anything is possible i admire your life and inspires me to hit the road as well thank you for keeping it real

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks Lee ✊🏻

[@Xkursion2009]

I love the Red soil and rock , which we have here in Prince Edward Island Canada . Beautiful !

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

We love the red dirt!!! So beautiful!!!!

[@motorguy2531]

crazy and fun!! love it, ❤ from South Africa

[@garyjones980]

Great video guys. I can't remember where ive see it but thereeminfo on line showing that some microwaves will shake the bottom out of them, sped up by traveling with 'stuff ' in the mw. We wrap our glass plate in a tea towel to protect it. may be worth thinking about....

[@RedImaginationbyGG]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Yous energy!!! So freakin positive!!! Hope to bump into yous on the road!

[@robosborne6514]

Wow that was an adventure +, major repairs on the step up, wonder if you's are the 1st. A Kombi out doing a Monster 4B bloody fantastic, guess you can see why the Hippies love em, it's a near go anywhere 1 Wheel Drive. Thanks for the entertainment & showing us the Raw Beauty of our Island.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks rob anytime 🤙🏻

[@raysher265]

Guys the Kombi rocks as always well done another amazing episode love it 😂😂

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thank you

[@MrCaprinut]

That was a epic trip! Love your kombi.

[@ride4adventure]

Great Ep, that is what adventure is about, not comfort but overcoming obstacles and enjoying the experience 👍

[@joanneoregan6395]

How amazing is Zuri !!! Geez you pushed that old girl this time !!! Awsum comp idea !!! Crazy !!! 😳😳🤣🤣🥰🥰😘😘

[@surfing4theloveofit]

Great adventure guys, can't believe you, where you take the kombi, you got guts, and can't believe the little one slept 😴 through most of it, cheers 🍻 👍 😀

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Live once rite haha 🤙🏻

[@ianbrowne9304]

you never ever cease to amaze me where you can get to in that old 1wd Kombi; even better when you put the big boys to shame . Ya crazy pair of buggas !

[@baxterscientific]

I love the Kombi. Unimog is sweet too. I have a 67 split window and I am wondering how you got the lift you have? What size tires are those? I always tell people the vw bus is extremely capable offroad even in its stock form...

[@tossedman]

You get points from me for taking that Kombi anywhere. Epic video. Really enjoyed watching. Cheers!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@grahamjones504]

Top episode guys, great job Done by all.

[@geoffhunt6439]

Another awesome video, that Kombi is unbelievable. The Unimog is also an awesome vehicle but height of this one is scary. Loved this one. Keep them coming

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks Geoff

[@petermcnaughton9031]

What a great video , boy you both make that VW work hard ! Love your sleeping daughter how so sweet , just love your videos

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks Pete

[@richardlangford7590]

Great video guys .. keep up the good work ..

[@garianclarke5970]

My god just realized I commented for this video on el questro track 🤦‍♀️ love you guys binging all ya videos so jumping back to leave a comment here to best bloody Aussies out 🤟🏼

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

HahAha thort so 🤣

[@temotu518]

Need to slip some rubber pipe over tracks rods which sometimes helps with small shocks...just like we did on our rally cars.....

[@dylanwebb9584]

Protection plate is better.

[@henrygreen19]

What an episode !! As I said before, one day the bus will enter a hall of fame .. .. .. and I suppose a special mention about the driver will be in der ! hahahahaha This one may just be your finest hour - keep well and hope u are sorted quickly. Hats off to the tow truck lad - a cold one on him ! Best.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks Henry … fixed the kombi the other day .. it back up and running !

[@dannyfisher9223]

Wow I can not believe that man! What an adventure you had brother!!!

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Massive day !!

[@harryloibl5183]

It’s cool and fun to do

[@leewaters5014]

Great show 👍😀

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Yew !! 🤙🏻

[@mikescudder4621]

What engine are you guys running in the kombi??

[@louisgeldenhuys9439]

Where can one get info on the Combi setup, inc of what motor it have

[@shantishanti1949]

New Sub - loved it. thank you

[@bunning63]

The old air-cooled VWs do well off road. I've taken my FWD V6 Honda Odyssey into some let's say unexpected places. Was coming back up out out of one track and past a bunch of hunters going in in their 4wd, look on their faces was classic, I will admit it was winter but reasonably dry. You just need to be aware there's traction till suddenly there's not... Incidentally farmer we know, the Honda is the only non 4wd that can make it up the track from his implement sheds apparently his Mrs told me.

[@leonbuild3246]

Nice vid👍👍

[@ศิรธันย์แสงนิธิไพศาล]

I watched both channels.

[@russelbailey4805]

Thankyou for finally taking the child from the vehicle

[@kathyf7474]

Wow, wow wow, what a day!!!

[@yalcinkocaoglu4629]

Watching you is better than watching movies nominated for nine Oscars.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Thanks legend

[@snakeinthegrass7630]

Burrup NP now temporarily closed. The good old "UNIversal-MOtor-Gerät", holding up well.

[@ronaldwitt424]

A mate of mine and i do surveys all over WA using a moggly and kombi . Would be fun to catch up with you guys if your ever in perth.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

We will be at the Perth 4x4 show in a couple of weeks .. Kombi will be in the BFGOODRICH tent .. see ya there 🤙🏼

[@shirleymacdonald4317]

Amazing!! What a great team the three of you are.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

🤙🏼

[@noisebunny2592]

Beautiful Kombi

[@jannicewhiting5667]

Miss watching you guys hope all is going well 😊

[@trevhedges]

To remove the tie rod without a tool, don’t beat the nut to death, hit the tapper on where the tie rod end goes through, once you shock the tapper the joint will fly out easy, one hit in the right spot, and to strengthen that rod Temporary, you can run rows of welds length ways, max heat, it will kinda harden the steel, making it slightly more Fragile but less likely to bend especially if you Quick cool it, unsafe but should get you home..

[@mikhail2400]

Wow, competition brings out the ugly side of Karsten, LOL. In it to win I guess and the combi is a one-legged beast, ALWAYS!!!!!

[@kiwiingenuity1677]

How did the unimog get off the beach ?? Don't just replace steerarm uprate it!

[@ryanhumphris6229]

Looks a little different from when seen it last! Used to be proper nasty rock at the top of the first bit which would clean up a door or 2! Good to see it more accessible now! 🤙

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

And now it’s closed ! Apparently a road is going in 👎🏽

[@chisdorro]

Oka time love to see you do it with the Oka

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Pretty sure that track is closed now but we’d love to do some challenges with a Unimog 🙌🏻😜

[@lisamcgrady5191]

Hey Maxine can I ask what’s the name of your Akubra hat ❤love it

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

It’s the traveller - I’m a big fan!! Very good quality 👌🏻

[@johnpitt2742]

i agree with you it is best to back down hill ond you only start backing when the wheels straight

[@mummytumy]

Great stuff, guys. but I think you could have been in trouble if your friend didn't have the welder, first time I have seen the VW on the back of a truck. great stuff, keep them coming. cheers O.J.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Yeah we were lucky with the welder .. pretty sure I could have fixed it with timber and screws hahAhaha

[@mummytumy]

@@KarstanAndMaxine 😆😆😆😆

[@elainemcintyre4407]

Wow! That trip was a bit Ordinary! What ‘s next! Good luck from Elaine Queensland

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Haha yeah your rite ... we might drive to the moon to make things more interesting 😉

[@grahamrodgers2628]

Great job number one

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Yew !

[@bjay3556]

Hey Karsten and Maxine love watching each episode you put out i can't wait to start doing that I'm going to save some money and get a 4 wheel drive or Combi I've always wanted to do what you both are doing. Also i was wondering if you could make a playlist of all the music you have on yout episodes they are the best tunes .

[@dunsborough4921]

What’s the name/artist of the song at 36.15 please??? Thanks for another awesome adventure vid 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@patshes1951]

"Hey farout" ! Havent heard someone say that since the smoked up 80's!

[@buddhabob4168]

WhoooooOOOOO....🤙🤪🤙🤪🤙🤪🤙 KOMBI is KING...🤙🤙🤙🤙 Stay safe crazy fookers 🤙🙏🤙

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Yew !!!!

[@buddhabob4168]

@@KarstanAndMaxine how ikle Zu Zu stays asleep when your gunning up rock gardens its just crazy.... You guys are crazy....🤙🤪🤙 Big hugs from the UK... Kombi's ROCK...🤙🤙🤙 🤙🙏🤙

[@patrickkear2152]

worked on the Lng plant late 80s those piles of red rocks are iconic even had a mid 60s kombi so gutless useless brakes and over heated but memorable

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Haha memorable.. yes that’s definitely a word that’s comes to mind when driving a Kombi haha

[@harryloibl5183]

Where did you get your motor done it sounds real good 😊

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

It’s a 2110 built by Vw crisis line in Qld

[@harryloibl5183]

@@KarstanAndMaxine wow okay cool , I’m a vw nut or hobbyist and know lots of people in the game but never heard of that guy ,vw crisis and I’m in Qld also thanks buddy

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

They build amazing engines .. check out there latest 350hp+ turbo charged

[@ThePistonpete]

What motor's in the VeeDubs?

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

2110cc air cooled with twin 48mm Webber’s

[@maxmckenzie2560]

Unreal….just unreal👏

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Haha thanks max

[@boilyman61]

What was the name of the song used at the 20min mark please...The driving look pretty cool....

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Maybe it was Roanoke River by the ghost of liberty

[@boilyman61]

@@KarstanAndMaxine thank you for that info ... loving follow your travels....keep travelling safely..

[@yourtimefreedomlife]

I loved this episode purely on the excitement rather than the achievement...lol

[@geoffrichards2706]

So how did the Unimog get off the beach ?

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

lucky there was a track up the end of the beach that was dirt and rocky

[@syl277]

Love your vids so much and you guys. Karstan, have you had those lesions on your arm and nose checked by a Doctor? I’m really concerned about how they look. I’m a registered nurse and hopefully they’re just mozzie bites or something, but if not please, please, please get them checked ASAP! Sorry to be intrusive but my husband has been exposed to sun all his life laying bricks and I’m concerned you’ve had some severe sun damage. Just a kind word of advice, no offence meant. All the best, mate 😮😊

[@garybaker9593]

Man ledgenary trip Kudas to all of you nothing like a Karratha sunset.🍻

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Bloody beautiful

[@TheZenMicro]

I only just found out you guys were on The Block (via YT algorithm clip of your auction) WTF!?

[@ringo196]

Ever heard of a vw syncro mate?

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Yep

[@AstroVanTribe]

EPIC.....! How long before Karstan craves drinking blood after that vampire bite on his shoulder....?!?!? 😁

[@Jester123ish]

Wait, what, did the Unimog make it back up??

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Nope .. had to take the side road haha

[@debbiesullivan2390]

KOMBI OF COURSE 😎😎😎💯👌

[@alainstasse4602]

you've just convinced me to get a welder

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

They are handy!!!

[@colinross6259]

Think your getting carried away with GAK. Good on ya for having a go. Better order a clutch while your at it. Luvved it, never say die, until you die.

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Hahaha 🤣 yeah fried the clutch that’s for sure

[@sydnet851]

i have watched a lot of 4WD vids here on youtube, but that was one of the best, so raw and real, you guys are crazy f%#Ks ,, hahaha and what a champ Zuri is, the only thing i dont understand is why you dont have 100K subs and way more views

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Haha thanks legend !! Yeah we have only been doing KZbin for 4.5 months .. we will continue doing what we love doing and will continue to push boundaries haha .. tell all ya mates haha

[@lauriemckay3584]

when are you coming back

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Haha very soon .. smashing this house out first then have to build the oka

[@alanbstard4]

brilliant stuff. Old kombis are tough buggers

[@KarstanAndMaxine]

Still going !