Impossible Trail Repair That Worked 

The people you rescued are my in-laws. They were singing your praises! Thank you for rescuing them and Otis! (the Jeep) 💙💙💙

Rory is a true master of reversing a disaster. People like this are truely amazing. We need more people like him and the men who work with him!!😁

Thank You Rory for putting your equipment in harms way to show those who do not know the ways of Rory.

More of a man than I will ever be. Welding a sector shaft on top of a tire on Kane Creek with no shoes. I salute you, Sir.

Screw the “impossible” repair, Mike pulling that jeep one handed is what’s really amazing

Said it before and I'm saying it again, Blue is absolutely terrifying. I just can't get over the things it can do and the places it goes. A truly special vehicle.

That was an awesome trial repair. I have never seen a sector shaft welded back together. Ole Blue did as good as it could on the rocks. Trail Mater is the rock lizard king. Great video!!

You know when to hit the like button on a Trailmater clip? The millisecond it starts because you already know it will be a great one 👍

As I watch Mike walking and filming the trail, I realized....He works for Google Earth and is getting the footage to support an 18 Wheeler re-route out of Milwaukee....Great adaption and execution. Thanks!

Rory is pure legend. Repairing a sector shaft on the trail (while barefoot) and willing to show us why he does things the way he does to the detriment to his rigs. And his driving and spotting skills!

Ah, a Rory "now you know" moment AND Mike's poetry. Priceless 😂

videos like this show why rory, mike and shawn are just simply the best recovery team. plus they do it with a smile, no sweat.

Who needs a wrecker when you've got Mike?😂😂😂

The glare off those feet! 😎👍🏼😂

That was good, The timing of him walking in front was perfect . And he was pulling it with one hand Amazing ✓

Excellent video and demonstration of the functionalities of Ol' Blue, and Trailmater in the context of the job you do... and do well.

Thank you for explaining things and how they work. It’s nice to see a group of people who care about their job and enjoy it.

"Mike is simply pulling that Jeep with the winch cable wtih one hand, no problem. Much stronger than he looks." totally cracked me up.

And there was I poised to add a comment about you saying when you first started using Ol' Blue that it was not intended to do Trailmater stuff and here you are doing just that with Ol' Blue, when at the end I find that you were actually proving your point, shame the truck was damaged in the process but you can fix it. Thanks. From a type 1 diabetic.

I'm amazed that the welded drop-chain bumper addition Rory put on Ol Blue is as straight as it is considering the rocks it has been dealt. Rory does awesome work 👍

You can't argue with experience. One day y'all should print out all the negative and smarter than you comments and use them in a campfire. Thanks for another awesome video.

Uncle Dan was a good man, who took a stand against shoes and won

Rory wheelin Ol Blue is awesome to see 😊 It is great to see Rory demonstrate the reasons of the different trucks 🍻

Before now, I have never seen a sector shaft welded back together... Xcellent! Outstanding bevel job. That will be tough. Sweet weld.

Ritchey from Boston rescued by Trail Mater!

Or should you say Trail Mater is going everywhere. Broken Jeep? Need repair? Trail Mater will soon be there. keep on keeping on brother, we love you.

The sun reflecting off those white feet was hurting my eyes

Never get tired of listening to that motor. For Rory, its not an impossible repair!

Ha! Richie From Boston long-time-no-see! Great WORK MEN. KEEP ITUP! Strength! GODsp33d!

Nobody does it better and few equal Rory's rock work. Amazing.

Rory and Mike u guys are awesome I want to thank you for what you do recovering vehicles and doing amazing trail repairs always looking forward to the next recovery or trail repair and a day of fun

Rory now you've taken Old Blue out and bashed it on some rocks, you need to keep with the theme Trail Mater and Thumper aka Old Blue. Great video some good technical trails

The couch chair welders who will rant about the welding of these hard metal parts should go to the Pakistani Truck channel and watch men weld together anything that is metal and broken using very basic equipment.

Sorry to see blue get damaged, but that was impressive how well it was handling those rocks.

So, coming from a military heavy wrecker background, I wondered why the ridged closeup tow bar and you explained it. Thanks 🙏

That plan is Crazy! Crazy enough that it just might work! It's worth a try. If it's successful, you drive it out. If it's not successful you know for next time it's not worth the time. Either way, you gather important information.

Shout out to howling wolf he did do a great job on your paint

Sorry for the damage that Old Blue took on this recovery but Like you said at the begging of the video it's a work truck things are going to happen. Not happy when it does but in the work environment that it works in it's a given thing are not always going to go as planned. It sucks but that the way of things. just glad no one was hurt and have to admit that was a tough trail to be going up even with out trying to towing something. the people that criticize second guess or as the saying goes backseat wrecker drivers either just keep quite or get a wrecker set it up the way they think it should be then go and do the stuff you do then they might just realize that yeah you and your crew really do know what you are doing. That's my 2 cents worth so I keep quite now. Best of luck to you Rory and crew.

Only you do, what you do, the way you do it and you do it better than most! Like a boss! Keep it up and thanks for the PSA's! Those are super important and like that sign shows, easy to miss if you get too excited to hit the trail instead of taking the time to fully read the sign. It happens.

Rory--the stunt pilot of the tow truck world.

My thumb was also twitching hard Mike! Lol

That was an awesome demonstration of what can be accomplished on the trail, both the repair and taking Ol' Blue down into the nastiness. Your explanations of why you do what you do should be self-evident by just watching and learning but the keyboard warriors just can't help themselves, they seem to think they are, somehow, more experienced even though you guys show them twice a week you can make it happen no matter what. Though if it weren't for them, we wouldn't get all the why's and why not's, so I guess they are useful idiots after all! Thanks for all the great content!

A next to unbelievable welding feat where the truly unbelievable thing is the beauty of the landscape. So the combined beauty of that job and that landscape brings fascination to a new level…

70...18. My go-to rod as well.

This video just cements the fact Rory is who you want to call when you need any type of recovery/fix. He and his team, his vehicles and filming are remarkable! Well done sirs!

Rory, by golly I have to say it. That is one bad ass wrecker. And I think it's fantastic the way you and the crew protect the trails even the hazmat sand in the grease rag. I live in Indiana will never be able to get out there to see it. But you are preserving it for others. You and your crew are a special breed of good people.

Rory is the man. Long live the king of Moab!

It was just a matter of time before the wide body fenders took a hit. It's a work truck as Rory stated at the beginning of the video. And it proved to do just that. It clocked in, went to work, didn't ask for a bandaid, and got the job done. Now it needs a little shave and back to work it goes putting in time. Enough said. Great job guys. Ain't none better than the Trailmater team.

Mike, I wonder how many other people understand the "Blanket" reference. I'm glad you know your history. Rory, you and your team do great work once again !! Congrats !!

Not gonna lie. Seeing that fender crumple hurt my soul. But I'm sure Howlin' Wolf can make it good as new. Enjoy watching all of you guys out there. Thanks for the videos.

Trailmater and Blue! What a team!

Again Rory and crew shows you can fix things that can’t be fixed. Fantastic job to all.

Hey Rory, it’s cool to see Richie hanging out with with you.

Fantastic demo video, and skill

Exactly! The front ends of a lot of vehicle's are mostly plastic. Not what vehicle's used to have a metal bumper that could stand a bump and not crumble up for Robby to fix .

Truly a testament to your abilities Rory and the dedication of the video to your Uncle Dan humbling. As I commented Old Blue is a great in between rig and does you proud. Still with the shenanigans while filming is what I look forward to and Thanks.

I can't say any more eloquently than anyone else: (so, I'll just be LOUDER) JUST WHEN I THINK, "THEY CAN'T TOP THAT..." WELL, Y'ALL DO TOP IT, WITH STYLE! RORY,MIKE, AND SHAWN, YOU BUILD AND OPERATE (AND ARE) ABSOLUTE MONSTERS!!!!! I FOR ONE AM SO GLAD THAT Y'ALL ARE IN THIS WORLD.

I still don't understand risking Blue and the Buggy to prove a point to a few ignorant people that will still not understand what you tell and show them. I Love the vehicles and you guys and I hate it when they are damaged when it is an accident but to just prove a point? You work hard to make your money and maintain what you have and accidents do happen. That is a part of the game. Sorry. Just an old man rattling his mind. Thanks for what you do. Be Safe and have a Great Day!

I was yelling STOP @ 18:10 When I saw huge rock wedged between rear tires before it Smashed OL Blues rear fender. OUCH! Awesome VIDYA!

Much respect for Rory and crew. True professionals with a wealth of knowledge.

Rory my only concern when it comes to TrailMater is that I don't think i would use it all the time because it seems to have a hard time with certain vehicles. The fact that you have two other options is a good thing in my opinion

Say hi to Ritchie for me. His Ritchie From Boston channel was one of my go to channels many years ago.

Betting you put a smile on Uncle Dans face!

Hi Rory and Mike and Shawn I really love your show I will always praying 🙏 for you so you will 🙏 be safe ok and please 🙏 be careful out there ok 🙏 can you do more new show for all of us please we will be waiting for you ok I have been watching your as soon you come on ok you have a wonderful day and have a good night and day ok love Lorilee xoxoxoxox

Here's to Uncle Dan; Raise a glass!

HECTOR WAS SCREAMING " THE FENDER THE FENDER!!!!!" 😅

It was hard to see the fender damage, my eyes were still blinded by the flash of white feet 🙂 glad you have the spare fenders.

look at the bird , a diamond bill rockpecker😂

That one camera gives the shot such an 80's look I love it!

Amazing how capable these (slightly modified) trucks are. Nice repair, surprised no-one had a spare steering box laying about. Thanks guys.

Only Rory would take a full size dually ( still on leaf spring's ) out on a Jeep trail that a lot of Jeeps would look at and pass on .

subtle closing remark, verrrrry subtle. you guys are awesome!

Glad to see you honoring your family! What an office to be working out of!

Off Road Rembrandt! What else can you say The desert is his canvas!

Man, did I win the Lottery here, we got two of my Fav. U-Tubers together Jailbreak and Trailmater, I feel like we need more of these two together doing cool offroad stuff!

That was a fantastic repair

Given the trails you make recoveries on every day I'm amazed you don't routinely have damage to your rigs.

Tis' but a scratch. It can all be fixed. Ol'e Blue is a beast. Nice trail repair.

That was a neat trail repair. Good job guys

Hi Richie 👋🇷🇴

Thank you. Excellent recovery and welding,fantastic countryside, great bunch of people. Keep on making great entertainment and video's they are great

Rory’s driving is unparalleled

Dude I enjoy that you help educate us off-roaders, because the key to open trails is education. Thank you, and keep rocking and rolling us with your groove trail beat. Cool stuff

Another amazing ride and repair and recovery for the Trailmater crew! We're "recovered SXS" folks who switched to a JK and understand how folks just want to "ride Moab" and don't even get maps or use OnX Offroad or the printed trail guides like the Fun Treks series, and oh, how much trouble you can get into, especially if you're using topographic maps or don't take the time to get out of the vehicle to read signs, check the trail ahead, or understand that some trails are out and backs that make those easy downhill steps into huge ledges on the return. I turned around on one trail that looked good on the National Geographic Moab Trail map, but other than a sign with a Jeep logo on it, you couldn't tell what kind of obstacles existed, so I walked the 1st line of stacked boulders in a v-notch wash, realized I had no cellphone coverage, we were by ourselves in a SXS with only 32" tires, and we're 70+ years old....turned around and tried another trail where survival was more guaranteed! 😁Thanks, Rory & Mike & Shawn for helping people not only survive the experience, but perhaps learn something and educate those watching for when they come visit!

Its always amazing to see whatever you are driving do it's job! Needless to say the driver!! 😊

I remember when Rory started on Blue. I knew both of them were Beasts!

As long as old blue is pulling the wheels up off the ground and just pulling with the back axles was cool as heck .

The impossible he does straight way. Miracles may take a little longer. Never a dull moment. Great work as usual Sir.

Best channel on RU-vid

Did I see Mike driving? Sean over at Robby’s shop can build you aluminum fender for Blue that would look exactly like the Fibreglass ones. Of course one would probably cost you as much as you have invested in the buggy, but they would look pretty.

Thank you for the pointer on the trail marker…I too could have missed read the sign. I now know what to look out for. Nice PSA.

"See what we do when we do what we do" - this is epic! I love it!

Everyone's a know-it-all till you prove them wrong. It's stings a little bit that you damaged one of your vehicle's proving it. But from this point forward you can just refer them back to this video when they want to tell you otherwise. Great job guys! Another great video exclamation thanks for what you do!

love that superchaeger, power when you need it.great video

Mikes “They’ll bring you a blanket” comment was classic. 😂 Awesome video

Rainbow :D You are awesome! I dont rock crawl or drive a jeep but I can't get enough of your channel and awesome team!

I continue to be impressed with the welding of those chains into foot steps on the back of Ole Blue. I expected them to last 5 minutes, but I was wrong.

Oh the adventures you get into, having a welding and machine shop with you, great video, thumbs up

Rory you are the man for trail fixes

That was certainly an amazing repair! I would never have thought you could avoid building up weld in the splined area that would keep the Pitman arm from going on, but you certainly did it! And 7018 is my favorite welding rod, too. I like it in 3/32" diameter!