Wheel wants to leave the chat

[@jamesbigham9036]

I am glad to see the wrecker getting some TLC that is a true work horse and definitely needs some attention from time to time

[@davidbabin387]

Eric, must be nice to have so much knowledge on Auto Repair! I know you've been in the business for sometime. It's great when you can just look at a vehicle, and say " Yes, we can change that ", and go at it. Your content is great. I love watching, and can't wait to see Blondie complete!!!!!! Be Safe, and God Bless all of you!

[@Kickinpony66]

Eric, the wrecker needs a "Spa Week"; pressure washed, lubed, etc... @9:29... When I want to lift the body, I use a hydraulic jack, under the frame (cribbed up on 4x4's, if necessary); I don't like bumper jacks/hi-lift jacks.

[@paulhopkins4682]

It's the old bumper jack.from way back

[@chestertaylor7341]

That was actually funny, Mara hanging off the highlift.

[@davidgates1122]

You know the owner knows the weaknesses of their truck when they carry the spare parts in the glove box. When I go on long trips, I carry a spare transmission temperature sensor, a case of transmission fluid, and something to drain the transmission into.

[@bigfoot-wo3qy]

The shackle bolts are kind of an “engineered” weakness….lol

[@thecapturban]

Was about to say.. thays the way Eric built ole red😂

[@henrycarlson7514]

so Wise , Thank you . A fine example of team work. A fine dog in action

[@nvrenuf_k5933]

Seems like I remember you saying you wanted to keep the little shackle bolts as an engineered weak link but with the repetitive breakage it would seem like you really need to upgrade to an Off Road Design “FUSH” bracket kit with 9/16 bolts.

[@robertalves2914]

The ol wrecker needs some upgrades

[@katreniaclark]

All sorts of funny watching Mara do pull-ups on the high lift.

[@oneeyedjack4727]

Seat cover needs to put some rocks in her pockets while working that jack. I see that the trails will really take a toll on the equipment to where you are constantly having to check the wrecker over for minor and major repairs and adjustments. It shows your commitment to the hobby and the channel.

[@mikecapps4996]

I had a 4 inch rough country lift on a 87 gmc PU. kept breaking bolts, even broke the shackle at the bolt hole. made new ones out of thicker metal used larger bolts, i had poly bushings, drilled them out for the larger bolts. never had another issue again.

[@kevinjohnston1957]

Hi Eric. Thanks for posting. I've liked, subscribed and commented.

[@MarkoMygun]

Nice job guy's, im sure the Wrecker could use some more love ,but its hard cause you guys have to use it all the time. Im sure once Blondie Gets Online then Eric can work on the Square Body. Then you guy's will have 2 Wreckers and the Snow Cat. That will be AWESOME. Thanks for the video guy's can't wait for the next one.

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Eric And Mara Having a nice shop and the tools to do a job sure make it easier. If Mara is going to have her own wrecker, she really needs to understand how many things work. When she could not pull that jack handle down she needed a longer lever. I have four of those jacks. Three on rigs, one stays in the shop. Each one has a steel bar that slides inside the handle to use as an extension. Work Safe, Be Well

[@briand01]

be careful the jack handle does not come back and bite you like mine did. I thought it broke my jaw. I threw it into the woods.

[@slowlydimming4320]

Enjoyed watching folks, those high lift jacks can be scary!

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Mara,Eric, I hope everything is Great. More Blonde. God Bless

[@robertr4193]

One thing about having vehicles that have to work hard for their owners is the maintenance and upkeep has to be done regularly or the can't work. Even sometimes when the maintenance it done they still fail simply because of the type of work and environment they have to work in. Not always fun and games for sure.

[@billnorthington7725]

Hey Erik I have the permanent fix for you shackle bolt problem I was breaking the 2 or 3 every trip out so I bought a poly bushing kit for the spring eye and the frame eye and turned the inside of the bushing to accept the inner sleeve that is used in the rear spring and drilled my shackle out to these same size as the rear spring bolts so that way they match the same size in the rear springs as I'm using in the front I haven't broken a bolt in years now cheap easy fix.

[@kevinjohnston1957]

As an after thought an ex girlfriend asked me why I called my high lift jack "The Dentist". A tap from the hammer showed her why I was so careful. Congrats on hitting 158 thousand subscribers!

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice video!! Yup, machinery is always needing fixed. I know the feeling. Just found out the 4 wheel drive wasn't engaging on my 94 k1500. Turns out it was the 4 wheel drive engage solenoid. Have a new one Tues. Mara is doing a good job learning all about how to fix things. I had to laugh when she was hanging on the jack handle!! LOL!!!

[@sprint48219]

glad you got back into my rotation !

[@andrewsnow7386]

In my experience, a little oil of grease will fix a sticking hi-lift jack mechanism. Of course it can also attract more dirt, but to me it is worth it.

[@eddief3326]

if you do 1 set of wheel bearning you do both sides.

[@haroldphipps3457]

One would think.

[@coachgeo]

hopefully all due to result of improving health... Seat Cover has lost weight. Noticed over last few videos. Ya'll all stay healthy there.

[@mudfun3703]

She's hot Eric is a lucky man

[@junkrust2182]

There’s a chance the seal lip on the back of the spindle has left the party rare for grease to get out from there but muddy water can get in and party with the bearing….

[@alfredmedina3267]

One tuff rig that works hard 👍🏽

[@CheshireTomcat68]

Just writing a comment...Oh, Hi there! 🙂

[@mudfun3703]

Howz it going? I hope things are well

[@johnkirby6547]

Nice work you guy's 👏

[@truckerbearpaul]

Definitely go through a lot of bolts on the spring shackles lol

[@RNOBGE]

no spindle axle shaft bearing ?? if the bearing are bad ! they are bad too !!

[@tomgarner553]

Off road fun = Broken parts.

[@kdseidle8031]

I'll bet if Eric was blind he could rebuild a dana 60 hub! Just sayin!😂

[@michealcain6053]

I had a truck that did the same thing and I used a bottle jack on the frame

[@lloydrobinson7081]

keep the clips coming

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

When a professional mechanic has a wheel bearing that bad it makes me feel a little better about mine. Have you ever tried ORD's greaseable shackle bolts?

[@alans6767]

what grade are the shackle bolts, if already a grade 8 have you considered going to 1/2"

[@coriellallan1620]

Mint

[@robinhodgson7629]

Drive off road regularly week 1 drive week 2 fix it. Thats a normal vehicle let alone a wrecker. Great job as usual!

[@markwilson9760]

Never broke those shackle bolts before. Something not right

[@curtschmidt8218]

Can you run a harder bolt or do you want that to be the weak spot.

[@patricsturm5473]

Did anybody else notice the high lift bending @1016 or was it just me???

[@_DutchFox_]

it's impossible that lift will bend :D

[@coachgeo]

its the camera. It has a tiny bit of fish eye to it.

[@poppagrouch4781]

I've noticed while watching this video, you do what other off roaders (KZbin) in the shop repairing rigs... You're shop is quiet, meaning no air tools running, compressor kicking on.... Just you and taking it apart and putting it back together by hand with actual hand tools... Old school wise....

[@granthaney2570]

give the old hilift a shotof lube before use works lots smouther and keep fingers out of holes seen lots of finger parts on offroad events allways out in the middle of noware

[@russellcoughlin258]

i love your content!

[@allana5930]

On the up side the frame looks well lubed with oil. Lol

[@papatomsthoughts]

Eric, do they make a double seal for these hubs? I worked in liquid fertilizer industry years ago and our shop foreman got a double seal for all the trailer axles. It basically had 2 rubber rings in one seal. NGK I think was the brand.

[@bryancondrey6457]

Have you though about installing simpler drive flanges v/s locking hubs?

[@jefferyyoung6836]

I hate to say this but what bolts are you using for the shackles? What about grade 8? What about drilling the holes out and putting in a larger size?

[@genedwg6689]

Grade 8 break. Grade 5 bend then break.

[@laptopuser3323]

Gday guys

[@NomadGringo]

Have you tried "Offroad Design" shackle bolts?

[@Drones_and_more]

Are the bolts for the shackles a HT bolt ?

[@_DutchFox_]

maybe it's wise to search for a higher rating bolts so they don't break that fast. You know there are different ratings for bolts, better from thougher metal

[@n4gix]

You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel With four old bald tires, you were such a good deal I've had some clunkers, some really bad junkers But you were just a great steal You picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel With apologies to Kenny Rogers!

[@tonygates6651]

I believe you have to repair your vehicles all the time but I know people who have never had a bad vehicle but they also get a new vehicle every 2to3 years

[@jimlaster2622]

I sure don't missiles breaks

[@chestertaylor7341]

Stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 are for the great video 4:14

[@paulmason8357]

You should wash off the mud and maybe part might a little longer

[@jerryglascock1194]

That's called pure neglect.

[@chuckb.3324]

Death jack. 2cents

[@mudfun3703]

They are dangerous for sure, but I'm not sure. The stock scissor jacks they put in cars are better or worse, seeing lots of them fail also.

[@snakeskinproductions7500]

No locker up front?

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

e-locker, only on when i want it on.

[@snakeskinproductions7500]

@@offroadrecoveryteam I figured it was something. Thanks

[@drewclarke5920]

not keen on her under the truck with just the wagon jack holding it....too sketchy.

[@MRHSDM316SD18186]

Mara needs some more "steak & potatoes" in he diet & to stat being a "gym rat" & build some muscle.

[@vincentgerow3650]

Watch your fingers it hurts

[@floydstowe]

I don't know how you are going to maintain all your rigs without help seat cover tries but you end up giving step by step instructions

[@gearhead2017]

Thats no good,it only takes one good bump and the whole thing comes off and the wrecker is stranded

[@57WillysCJ]

Does tapping the jack with a hammer keep it from dropping on you?

[@chrisbetter9806]

46th👍

[@henrykoivusilta6232]

BSF Recovery Team: When were you going to wash and wax that red tow truck???

[@gregholmes3661]

He did just the other day, you missed it

[@thecraftaholic4223]

I can’t believe you actually let her under that truck on a hi lift jack and no jack stands. Not safe at all!