This Is Harder Than I Thought...Wrecker Rescues Not So Easy!

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So I got a call for Ford Bronco. I'm not used to this type of recovery.
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@diezelpwr1202 Год назад

You should put a 3rd brake light on the tip of the boom so your towed vehicle knows when to hit their brakes harder.

@AcePaul Год назад

Best suggestion I've seen in a while.

@mattknowsnothing Год назад

Good idea:)

@VEJ2 Год назад

Easier. Take an old tire and put it on de boom. So the cable goes through it. The thing being towed will be cushened by it.

@philb5593 Год назад

I know Matt has talked about making a tow bar for the wrecker which would fix that issue as well. Rory doesn’t run one, but Matt doesn’t have to pickup and set down the towed vehicle as much because the wrecker is more capable and Sand hollow has more ways out.

@shadow105720 Год назад

They make brake attachments for towed vehicles but they're usually model specific or just a big remote foot to press the brake pedal for you which might work in this case but would easily be bumped out of place I imagine.

@MattButlerAL Год назад

DV8 learned a lot about their bumper thanks to the off-road wrecker.

@codywise1451 Год назад

Totally agree I just looked up how those DV8 "winch" bumpers attach. they will inevitably flex into the body of your vehicle. Rear bumpers are the same way tons of complaints of body chafing.

@sickjohnson Год назад

Serious R & D in the real world right there! Bumper 1 pts, Bronco minus 3 pts...?

@sfshilo Год назад

Yeah I avoided the winch bumper for their other one for that reason

@seanseoltoir Год назад

@@codywise1451 -- Someone thought that a winch bumper will probably only ever have a straight pull level to the vehicle... Probably didn't consider the fact that a vehicle should be able to be lifted by a jack from its bumper...

@redgator7250 Год назад

Which I mean is fair to them, no one really expects a bumper to deal with a vertical load that’s like over 50% of the weight with large bumped and sudden momentum changes.

@DV8Offroad Год назад

We are so thankful for Matt's Offroad Recovery! They came to the rescue when our Bronco was broken on the trail. Without them, who knows how long we would have been waiting out there! Thanks again, Matt and the Team!

@StreetandTrail Год назад

Yoo just ordered a bumper from you guys for my Tacoma, funny I see you guys in this video right after ! I’m probably gonna do a little video on it in the next week or two

@mikes4352 Год назад

That's a great looking bumper. This recovery will definitely add in R&D of the way it mounts to the frame horns.

@everydaygearhead Год назад

Free R&D, too! Now you know you should upgrade your bumper mounts and chamfer your recovery point holes!

@QueueInAK Год назад

After seeing what the tow did to that bumper it makes me want to get rid of my DV8 bumpers on my Jeep. What caused that?

@FORDMAN198325 Год назад

@@QueueInAK did nothing to the bumper bent the frame horns on the bronco

@MintMonte87ACSS312 Год назад

Matt’s such a upstanding guy. Most tow companies would say “damage is the nature of the beast in situations like this” not Matt. He takes care of it when it happens and makes it clear that he will without question. What a guy.

@cakearmy_maxgaming6346 Год назад

Considering the bumper failed that the customer themselves manufactured, I’d tell em to pound sand.

@lowellarnett3172 Год назад

An endorsement on a channel with 1M+ subs is worth something also.

@psychologicaltirefire8190 Год назад

@CakeArmy_Max Gaming They're company rep or even the owners from DV8 from the sounds of it. It's not a garage job bumper is what I'm saying. DV8 isn't huge, but they're not small either.

@donchaput8278 Год назад

Yup, could have easily done that and edited it all out. Would also love to see Matt's closet of 5 exactly the same work outfits.

@sampic_ Год назад

@@cakearmy_maxgaming6346 it failed because it hit the boom though

@garyonnen7634 Год назад

It’s good to see the wrecker working, and the guys from DV8 get real world knowledge on how the bumper handles being towed. Both learned something.

@tommyolson2258 Год назад

Yes DV8 and all manufacturers need to round or smooth the toe points

@nickbauermeister7687 Год назад

@@tommyolson2258 I'm pretty sure those metal eyelets were supposed to be in there from the start, they weren't in there and that's why it rubbed through the soft shackle

@nickbauermeister7687 Год назад

@@tommyolson2258 D-ring shackle, not an eyelet.

@chir0pter Год назад

The problem was the frame, not the bumper- the frame bent. Or, more accurately, the problem was THORR's method of recovering vehicles by dangling them half in the air while towing them over off-road obstacles...they complain about lack of attachment points, well how many vehicles are going to have attachment points that are going to be able to support that sort of strain?

@psychologicaltirefire8190 Год назад

@AM D idk if stock Wranglers can even be towed like that with the stock backward and top mounted recovery hooks. I'd feel like they'd immediately slip off the THORR. If one of the most common offroad machines can't be pulled like this. Matt and the crew need to figure a way to pull them without a janky and sketchy rigging of softshackles and the winches.

@justinlemon8326 Год назад

The amount of respect for Rory just went through the roof. He has operated alone for years with his. Can’t wait to see Matt get to that level of proficiency. He’ll be unstoppable.

@ceasard34 Год назад

True story.....

@pauljohnson7029 Год назад

Rory has a crew that are with him just like Matt has.

@truthseeking3818 Год назад

Yeah Rory is the real deal here in this little community. It’s why you are always seeing them defer to what he’s using for certain situations.

@FILIPFROMSALMO Год назад

rory the top man

@dukebass4564 Год назад

Rory is the “GOLD STANDARD “ when it comes to his trade in his part of the world!

@spaight711 Год назад

How cool that MORR and the customer both got real world feedback about how to improve your designs. Ya never learn anything without stuff being pushed till it fails!

@CaseyLaDelle Год назад

Time to add a tow bar! I know Rory doesn’t like them, and they don’t work well in crazy twisted up situations, but there is definitely a reason for them and they are far better in 90% of what you’ll be doing and will prevent damage to the towed vehicle

@JohnFL Год назад

Isn't it kinda too solid for sharp angles though? When you use the tow bar on the back of your truck it's mostly on relatively flat ground, right? What about obstacles though..

@philb5593 Год назад

@@JohnFL BSF was using a tow bar during the wrecker games. It did break eventually but they do work to a certain degree, and maybe with TomTom’s engineering they could make one that can handle the angle. Also important to note they quickly get off the difficult trails on to easier stuff, so maybe they wait to hook it up.

@chrisloehr6641 Год назад

What about on that hooks to the center pintle hitch so it has all sorts of articulation.

@CaseyLaDelle Год назад

The way it’s rigged makes a big difference in how much angle it can handle. Obviously it can’t do what ropes can do, but here’s the cool thing about using one…. You can unhook it and just use the rope setup to get through something crazy when needed. The simple fact is that for the vast majority of situations the tow bar is better and will save causing damage.

@JohnFL Год назад

@@CaseyLaDelle So why wouldn't Rory use one then?

@mrvelocity9613 Год назад

As a tow op, might I suggest modifying the wrecker to use the sling method with a custom tow bar so you don’t need someone to drag breaks.

@dustymojave Год назад

I agree. Just as Eric does with his truck. Sometimes a good old sling does the job best. Not always. Rory doesn't like a sling setup. But better to be equipped for either way and have the option.

@fixituntilitsbroke2263 Год назад

Came here to say this. You need some kind of drawbar to keep the towed vehicle from running into you during braking and downhills.

@northsidedork_3043 Год назад

I love that Matt and his crew take responsibility for their actions. What a stand up group of people on this channel!

@carguy7243 Год назад

I actually don't think damage like that should be Matt's problem you seriously can't expect to go off-roading crash or have a mechanical failure in the middle of a trail and expect to be rescued with no risk of damage it would be different if Matt backing into a vehicle or tried to pickup a car via something inappropriate and did damage.

@willishadams Год назад

In a regular off road recovery they shouldn't be held responsible. Given the circumstances its cool of them to cover the damage.

@stunick1573 Год назад

Important lesson there was the soft shackle doesn't like 90 degree angle metal. This is a perfect example of getting experience as you go. Great video and the shack down cruises are definitely important.

@laurenclark3762 Год назад

Metal d-ring shackles would have been better for that type of bumper or winch mount grill guards! That's why tow trucks carry multiple types of recovery gear!

@MyLonewolf25 Год назад

Really the job for a metal d-ring shackle. Anything that has a sharp corner or bend needs a hard shackle

@jrrarglblarg9241 Год назад

I would have expected the customer to have organized putting the shackles on the bumper, given that they’re the vendor. But hey, now everybody knows.

@randomhero123 Год назад

@@jrrarglblarg9241 That's what you call testing and product refinement, even a 1/8th inch fillet on that would have made a big difference. I'm an industrial designer and you're engrained to put fillets on everything and never leave a sharp edge, even the smallest fillet to maintain a strong edge line if that's what you want.

@sickjohnson Год назад

Would some Kevlar sleeves over the shackles make a difference?

@andyrbush Год назад

The way that wrecker just gently cruises up inclines is super impressive. Great design and build job.

@davidmore190 Год назад

You're kidding right? The thing struggles with every climb and usually breaks parts trying.

@giorgikurcxalia5607 Год назад

@@davidmore190 it didn't struggled with any of inclines in this video and there was many of them. and about breaking parts, it is not finished. it is like v1.1 or smth, it will fail and break in future too, but it is the way of improvement, you can't make something perfect on your first try when you are the first, who is doing it, remember, this guys had to design and develop every part in their or someone's garage

@andyrbush Год назад

@@davidmore190 Obviously you have never built anything lol. That is totally obvious. Have you never heard of prototyping. Did you see how many failures the Apolo system had. If you had actually built anything you would know that nothing is 100% off the drawing board. I am a professional mechanical engineer you are clearly not qualified to comment on the machine. You build one lol you would not know where to start.

@andyrbush Год назад

@@davidmore190 Did you not also happen to notice that Matt is recovering Jeeps and other OEM vehicles that have broken? You are a dope.

@LarsDennert Год назад

Have to have lots of respect for how easy Rory makes it look towing rigs off serious trails. I've seen him recover a propane truck that nearly rolled down a cliff with TrailMator. I bet some amazing stuff doesn't make it to YT.

@rayd.5088 Год назад

Hey Lizzy! Remember back being towed in the abandoned car with Randy, the doors swinging open, your face full of dirt, you guys were laughing so hard. I was cracking up 😂 That video was my first MORR watch and I've been hooked since.

@deandennis2838 Год назад

This recovery is simply the first of many steps to dial in the wrecker. Things could have been done differently for sure, but it’s a learning process that will take many recoveries to perfect. Rory has the most experience and has learned a lot, but not without his share of ‘awe crap’ moments. 🙂

@johnwilbanks3885 Год назад

Maybe the new generation Broncos are designed for grocery shopping and picking the kids from school?

@paytonruss55 Год назад

And thats one of the reasons why Rory doesn't use soft shackles and only D rings on the boom. I'm guessing that by now after the Wrecker games you guys have figured that out already plus more. Always love the content guys it's good to get my weekly dose from all the great off road channels on RU-vid. I'm a Trail Mater/Rory Irish fan through and through and this friend group is absolute goals!!

@kworld429 Год назад

I think that the so-called games are going to be very educational to all of the participants and they will gain a lot of useful experience to carry forward, except for Rory, he's the king!

@paytonruss55 Год назад

@@kworld429 I 💯 agree!

@donlarsen9807 Год назад

Rory is a leader with many years of experience in this type of recovery! I love watching all of them. Each has different content but if you have seen their wrecker builds they have adopted what Rory has proven to work.

@markdoyle9642 Год назад

My first car was a 1967 Bronco that my high school FFA teacher in Prairie City, Oregon helped me restore, in 1979. Thank You Mr. Bepp! That Bronco took me into {and home from} every nook of the Eastern Oregon Wilderness, and could literally climb a tree. Later Broncos that my brothers bought reflected F.O.R.D. Fix Or Repair Daily (Smile). Like you never see Horse Drawn carriages anymore...When did Horses lose their ability to draw pictures of wagons and carriages?

@markdoyle9642 Год назад

We also tried tried to buy a Corvair Lakewood that was in a Barn in Bates Oregon! I fell in love with this channel when they built the MorrVair, teaching Welding and fabrication like Mr. Bepp taught us to weld and build. Respect!

@garymoon2829 2 месяца назад

Also: Found on Road Dead.

@whiteman2812 Год назад

Matt, you need to build a pair of adjustable "stand-off bars" for the wrecker. Essentially telescoping pipes that you can adjust the length on. Build a mount for them on the center of the rear bumper of the wrecker and design ends for them that can be attached to the central mount on your wrecker and the outermost part of the front axle(s) of whatever you are towing forming a triangle with the wrecker at the pinnacle. They should be able to pivot up and down freely with a full range of vertical motion but with only a little horizontal movement from side to side once attached at each end. The central pivot at your bumper would make backing the towed vehicle up like a trailer rather than having it free to swing back and forth, etc.. This should prevent the towed vehicle from running under your boom and incurring damage to the hood, bumper, or grill. You would only use them once you have the stuck vehicle free and are towing it back on the trail. Just my .02 cents.

@timoldenburg2249 Год назад

You can really see the difference in experience between Rory and Matt. Rory has obviously been doing this for years, but Matt is knowledgeable enough to learn quickly 🤘

@russellhltn1396 Год назад

I'd think Matt would have plenty of experience. He does own a tow company (that we only see glimpses of). But rugged off-road towing is new to him.

@G-force_Motorsport Год назад

It's just different areas of expertise and experience.

@Freedbird Год назад

It always puts a smile on my face to see Peanut running around. She is def living her best life !

@Bill-xc8le Год назад

I like Matt his crew and content, but Holly needs to go or stay on her own channel

@geoffrey6000 Год назад

@@Bill-xc8le whats with the negativity? She's fine. These guys live in a community and do things together, nothing wrong with that.

@Bill-xc8le Год назад

@@geoffrey6000 you’ve got your opinion, and I’ve got mine, fair enough Geoffrey?

@geoffrey6000 Год назад

@@Bill-xc8le yes, sure. But if it's rude then keep it to yourself.

@retro440 Год назад

@@geoffrey6000 Same with the guy calling Matt a clown. Those negative sad sacks should just take their input elsewhere.

@TrevorDGanz Год назад

Even when new toys break or things don’t go as planned Matt and crew all remain so calm. No one gets frustrated!

@TrevorDGanz Год назад

@@89. I’m sure there’s more to there stories. Definitely miss Trevor and Skeeter, but I’m sure they are doing something they love. Can’t see Matt just getting rid of people for no reason

@TrevorDGanz Год назад

Their’

@LazerR0cketB0mb Год назад

@@89. Trevor and Skeeter left, no one got rid of them. They got the creator bug.

@cristoffbaloc4231 Год назад

@@LazerR0cketB0mb Hey, are they online somewhere?

@sixupsprite5501 Год назад

I mean we see what they show us. No doubt people's tempers get the better of them, these are humans. Pretty rare that RU-vidr's put up any type of "negative footage". A few do, but most do not.

@MaxNafeHorsemanship Год назад

When Matt had just the Bannana, he always impressed me with what he could get done with the little he had with him. Things have changed and he is playing in new water. I wonder if Rory gives lessons.

@barryoliver Год назад

Rory giving lessons.... that would be the recent Wrecker games...

@kathyparsons2934 Год назад

This is a good example. Rory would've used his secret X . Then the truck would be more secure. And he really needs to paint the inside.

@TurkeySandwichJr Год назад

Rory would have cut off the busted CV and welded the tie rod back together.

@Elmo6855 Год назад

Rory gives lessons every time he goes on a rescue! 😅

@Kyle-ev4fk Год назад

That's why I became a fan. Now the recoveries are not as impressive, but the characters are entertaining.

@Bradvision Год назад

This is actually a really good test for both of you guys. You tested the wrecker, DV8 got real world info to make their product better for customers.

@graememckay9972 Год назад

I remember Matt explaining that he only needs 2 seats in the wrecker. How many videos has there been, already, with crew riding on the back. He did the same with the MORRvair when he said there was plenty of room in the back.

@NeoMK Год назад

Yeah, needs a couple of Subaru Brat seats in the back.

@philb5593 Год назад

MischiefMaker only has two seats, but if they have the Banana or Morrvair they’ll have extra seats. I think it’s a fair assumption that the wrecker will normally have an extra vehicle along.

@KENNEY1023 Год назад

Those new Broncos don't seem to be made for off roading at all. Probably best for a grocery getter and an occasional weekend camping in a KOA. 😂

@thelonewrangler1008 Год назад

It's a Ford, they're barely made for any roads😂

@loose-arrow-garage Год назад

@@thelonewrangler1008 Oh look, another Ford hater! That Bronco probably had stock tie rods. The fact is, just about any stock vehicle is not built for extreme off road. Even Jeeps are crap unless you do extensive modifications. So just keep on with your childish Ford jokes!

@marvindebot3264 Год назад

Name me one vehicle other than a Landcruiser ute (that you don't get) and maybe Jeep Ruvicons that are made for serious off-roading off the lot nowadays? Everything needs serious upgrades.

@allanmacneil1509 Год назад

Yes the Wrecker is impressive! Good learning experience yada yada yada . But I have only one question. Is there anything Lizzy can't do? I mean seriously! What an awesome role model. No such thing as can't. Her interests and accomplishments are endless. Way to go Lizzy life to its fullest!

@benjones-lb8ut Год назад

Throughout Matt’s videos one thing that always shines through is, he is a gifted teacher, even though he could more quickly do something himself he usually instructs someone else to do it and guides them through doing it.

@mattsstuff1268 Год назад

Matt's a genius - building an off-road wrecker to accommodate all the new IFS Bronco's hitting the trails. I predict a high volume of Broncos with broken front axles attached to the back of the wrecker.

@spidartanks Год назад

Smart move DV8. Break down on purpose. Get recovery and the free shout out!!! 😊 Great video

@LUNITICWILL Год назад

I think that boom is too short for these recoveries, but Wrecker isn't even struggling at all

@marvindebot3264 Год назад

Only by about a foot but i suspect you are correct.

@samgab Год назад

They need some kind of solid A frame to stop the vehicle being towed from swinging forward into the boom or the back of the heavy wrecker.

@kstricl Год назад

@@samgab you're thinking about a sling, and you are correct. Need to lock the front end of what they are towing to the back of the wrecker.

@jasonh4167 Год назад

I agree. but It also depends on the amount of swing the towed rig is limeted to.

@toddwilliams5905 Год назад

@@kstricl Rory says they always get ripped apart on serious trails. Some ones A Frame broke at the games ,I think.

@JohnFL Год назад

Good MORRning everyone!

@_walid_1798 Год назад

@MAHDIII It's good night for me Funny how timelines work 😁

@otto8473 Год назад

@MAHDIII same

@joshfugal Год назад

So that front bumper cant hold up to being towed

@anthonybarton2103 Год назад

Happy Saint Patrick's day everyone 😊

@JohnFL Год назад

@MAHDIII Doesn't matter what time it is, MORRning is whenever MORR uploads ;-)

@MrGOLDENSHOT25 Год назад

I'm not in anyway experienced in towing (I've been towed plenty of that matters) Perhaps you guys could use one of those rubber tow bars to reduce the risk of collision with the boom and wrecker - also to stabilize the vehicle while towing. And as added protection on top of that, maybe take some yellow foam pool tubes (or maybe something a bit denser) and attach them to the under side of the boom, the end of the boom and the rear bumper of the wrecker. Could also get some heavy mats made (like the kind flatbed trucker drivers use to protect some cargo from strap or chain damage) to throw over the hood and grill of the vehicle being towed, further reducing the risk of damage in boom bump or tail slap. You could have some loops sown all over them so that you could throw it on a hood and use bungees to hold it on.

@bobperry5058 Год назад

I appreciate the honesty displayed in showing the learning curve. I watched DV8s video as well. Appears like it was the front frame horns that bent, not their bumper. Much respect to Matt for his transparency and offer to pay.

@bullittdog4352 Год назад

I see a bigger/longer boom in the wrecker’s future. It was interesting watching Matt learn how this rigs gets the job done ! I’ve got a set of DV8 tube fenders on my TJ .great stuff at a very reasonable price.

@Curious-K Год назад

Second that… Be cooler if it was telescoping 🤔

@pfistor Год назад

Yes I think either longer or telescoping would be good. Also that DV8 bumper might need some more mounting points or something so it doesn't fold but the unit itself seems very solid.

@iffykidmn8170 Год назад

Perhaps he will include a pair of Dring shackles as well.

@jeffbeard395 Год назад

Longer boom may lead to dented hoods. Maybe a cable lifted wheel or frame recovery cradle

@bullittdog4352 Год назад

@@jeffbeard395 longer boom let’s you have more cable out while still having the rig you’re towing’s front wheels off the ground..which means the hood is farther away from boom and the rear end of the truck .

@jeeb4x4 Год назад

Awesome recovery! I'm impressed about how calm Matt always appear. The hole crew are calm and speaking with each other in a polite and friendly way. No hard words or abusing talks...well done! Deep respect!🤘🤘

@laughingatlife7100 Год назад

Great observation, yes they are always polite 🍀🎉

@marcusfreeman2512 Год назад

Yes. It's the antithesis of Orange County Choppers! :)

@jayhinds3937 Год назад

DV8 Off Road looks pretty good! Nice recovery Matt and crew!

@JeffHuntsinger Год назад

Looks more like a shitty BRAND NEW FORD POS that ALREADY broke

@MartyDick Год назад

I just watched a review of DV8 bumpers and vehicle body protection and rust was a problem on every piece. I'll let them fix their product before I consider buying it

@RossignolXX Год назад

No. DV8 stuff is Chinese built crap. Avoid it.

@randyguinn7457 Год назад

Made a trip out to Hurricane to see the sites. I am from Georgia and flew out to see all these places with my own eyes and had a great time. I stopped by Winder Towing to see the place and get a T shirt. Had a conversation with the lovely woman behind the counter and it really made the trip memorable for me. The team were unfortunately out on a job, but it was still a blast. Thanks to you Matt and your team for being the awesome, super nice people they are portrayed as in the show. The shirt fits great and will become the go to T for all house and mechanical work. Thanks again, ya'll are great. Keep it up and don't change.

@troyd-motorsport9933 Год назад

Great recovery, also awesome to see the DV8 guys out doing product testing!

@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus Год назад

Lots of broken steering in late model Broncos out there. Look at how thin those tie rod ends are! A good curb hit would snap them, no off roading required.

@bromack2353 Год назад

So true, imagine a failure at highway speed?? No bueno

@pvkj454 Год назад

Needs a SD60 swap for any serious wheeling.

@volvo09 Год назад

@@pvkj454 yeah, I bet they'll be upgrading those! That probably caused his axle to snap too.

@obrianmcc Год назад

@@bromack2353 Agree ... Unfortunately it will probably take a death before Ford really addresses the issue. My fear would be to unknowingly damage the steering off road and then have it totally fail at 80 MPR on the Hwy ...... I suppose the same could occur on a solid axle, but those components are typically way more robust and have been vetted over the years.

@morbward8281 Год назад

@@obrianmcc New Ford junk.

@MischiefMakerTV Год назад

It was cool to see the wrecker in action - and it was certainly helpful prep for the wrecker games 😀🤘🏻

@lanceleavitt7472 Год назад

Every recovery needs to have at least one adult present. --- Good thing you showed up, Hollie. ---

@TheMakersMarkTSF Год назад

@@lanceleavitt7472 Hold on now!!!, Lizzy was there!!!!!

@just_one_opinion Год назад

@@TheMakersMarkTSF The welder / dancer / cowgirl / recovery driver...busy plate. Her parents must be PROUD! What an awesome young person.

@bigd021191 Год назад

didn't the wrecker games happen already? does matt and his crew plan on uploading the video from that even?

@JT_70 Год назад

He said March 19

@gsm1586 Год назад

IMHO, you probably need to have a crossing stabilizer straps (extra heavy duty) between the rear of the wrecker and front of what you are towing (like what Trailmater does). This would be both for safety if the boom lines break and stabilization (left to right ) swinging motion of the towed vehicle. A longer boom might also give some more clearance for front to back swinging motion..

@mickeydyke392 Год назад

It’s going to be fun watching Matt learn what Rory does so automatically. Makes me appreciate all that you do.

@dustinmeier9753 Год назад

Y’all may consider looking at the off-road pintle hitches like what my old ‘52 GMC Deuce and a half had on it… It rotated freely with a heavy coil spring on it to absorb some shock front to rear. I think it was a standard issue kind of thing, if not I can still describe it in detail enough to build a replica. Take that and a heavy duty variant of the draw bars you see RV’s using to pull Jeeps on the highway. Possibly even some military surplus ones for the 5 Tons. But use MORR straps to secure it to the lower control arms or frame instead of to the bumper. This would help keep the towed vehicle from swinging forward into the wrecker while the boom carries the weight. The swiveling pintle would let things flex and twist as well so you don’t have to be worried about rolling the towed vehicle with it when you flex out. … it’s only there to control the distance of the towed vehicle from the Wrecker.

@philliphopkins6527 Год назад

That beast is a gentle giant. With that much power comes the finesse to do things smoother and safer! Phil from OZ

@collinsmith9941 Год назад

That was pretty cool to see the wrecker working. You guys did a great job on that. I wonder how many people appreciate taking something from a design to proof of concept and finished product with such little problems. Lizzy is a renaissance woman , country swing that’s awesome. Holly and Mischief Maker are awesome too. Everyone is awesome 😎

@Stirringthepott Год назад

That's the complete reason why Rory prefers to get it mobile with 4 wheels on the ground before he tows them out. Much respect to all of you. I think I remember Paul bouncing his old boom off a hood on hard incline.

@TrevorDennis100 Год назад

I made the same comment re paul damaging a hood.

@MaxNafeHorsemanship Год назад

I was thinking Rory would have welded that tie rod together and got him mobile. Matt isn't as good of a stick welder.

@kennethridout5634 Год назад

I've watched two truck operators here in Ontario canada and they half the time get frustrated maybe because of the traffic,but you guys all have smiles from ear to ear going with the flow and work together to get the job done 👍

@abnpthfdr2934 Год назад

Yeah, because they're not fighting traffic!!! I rather be stuck figuring out how to get somebody out of a pinch than be stuck in traffic. I say that because of personal experience; traffic drives me nuts!!!🤙🏻

@chrisomalley7502 Год назад

In from Onterible, which operators are you speaking of?

@kennethridout5634 Год назад

Ya I here you on that one I hate the city

@michaelwpaulin4876 Год назад

So Matt, ‘never had any doubt that the Wrecker would perform To its every need. I really love Lizzys enthusiasm, Hollies positive Attitude on the trails, Toms humble professionalism and your Vision and Leadership. You all make a great Team... keep up the great Work ..

@baitboy3191 Год назад

Off roaders have the best attitude when it come to breakdowns , I remember encountering one where his wheel completely ripped off and he was just like "welp I guess I have a lot to fix now."

@dirtandhappiness2023 Год назад

The new Bronco's are HEAVY, much heavier than most people think. The load it puts on it's components is really high, and I'm not surprised it was tough to tow!

@toddwilliams5905 Год назад

And their steering is way underbuilt.

@nathanlucas2257 Год назад

Yep, 5000 lbs and that's WITHOUT all the added accessories.

@christophercarillo6342 Год назад

@@toddwilliams5905 well the one the pulled out does not have the Sasquatch package and appeared to be on 37”s. Change the geometry exceed to load rating.

@edewaal97 Год назад

That bumper that broke looks like a good R&D moment for DV8, it looks very nice and solid though. Nice job on the recovery, its way easier with a wrecker than it would've been with the other rigs. Looking forward to the Wrecker Games!

@TD_YT066 Год назад

and chamfering the holes on the recovery points so they don't cut soft shackles. They could do well making tie rod replacements, seems like I've seen several break on the new Broncos.

@edewaal97 Год назад

@@TD_YT066 that could be done, but it makes them weaker for normal metal shackles because the force is on a smaller surface.

@edrodrigues3333 Год назад

D-Rings should be standard issue for every recovery kit.

@loosemoose9799 Год назад

The wrecker is a Beast and is becoming a legend in the recovery world.

@TerpyGaming Год назад

The DV8 guys are awesome. It's cool you rescued them. I sold a lot of the DV8 stuff when I did aftermarket parts.

@getoutwithrockandsherri Год назад

Great to see the Heavy Wrecker in action!

@CasKru123 Год назад

Thanks for the awesome vid. Amazing how the Wrecker turned out. Looking at this recovery I'm assuming you had the same thoughts. You might need to consider some sort of solid bar / A-frame design to keep the towed vehicle away from the wrecker when going down hill or over obstacles. Awesome work though guys, looking forward to many more recovery videos and the upgrades to the Wrecker

@mikespence6313 Год назад

Definitely needs something like a damped bar or H type frame that can quickly attach to any front / rear axle...or maybe even a complete re-design and fabricate some form of hydraulic pivoting axle lift and clamp system then you don't have to rely on wire rope and dubious lifting points.

@steved9397 Год назад

I was thinking the same thing a tow sling with extra long belts(I use old rock quarry belts) I've been doing off-road recovery for over 30 of my 52 years on this earth

@ProfessorCop Год назад

Everybody else is shivering and Matt is just chillin (or not😂) in short sleeves. Hilarious. There are so many things to like about these people. One of my favorite channels.

@robfreyer Год назад

Lizzy is just a great person! Great attitude!

@Bill-xc8le Год назад

I like her way better than Holly, who’s out only looking for subscribers

@nickraschke4737 Год назад

Matt actually sounds nervous. You’ve really cut this fine. Fascinating. Thanks for the great videos.

@Platypus_Warrior Год назад

I appreciate the honesty in the casual damage with a rescue. THAT is really something that I rely on about the company. For these things, I would definitely feel more up to the adventure knowing that if I need help, it won't be a cheating scammer coming over. You guys are awesome

@wesjohnson3035 Год назад

This is a totally new type of rescue, you are learning and adjusting!!! Great Job!!

@fredfranklin8816 Год назад

Fix Or Repair Daily FORD

@bohhica1 Год назад

Any thoughts of a piece of tubing, round or square that would hang between the wrecker and towed vehicle to keep it from swinging into wrecker? A piece that has a welded chain on both ends, just my opinion and great work and videos!

@brettlarue1782 Год назад

I was going to comment the same thing, my grandpa's old trick

@jeremylandis4228 Год назад

I agree... something that can compress like suspension shocks but not bottom out and cause damage.

@bobconnolly190 Год назад

you mean like an old school cradle wrecker

@josephfenton7432 Год назад

Was thinking the same was watching and saying it's gonna hit that wrecker they definitely need a brace of sorts a lot of old wreckers had like a triangle with a flex bar that could go under and hook to the frame then use the winch to raise it

@markreed2576 Год назад

Without a way to keep the vehicles apart it’s a matter of time until someone’s hood gets smashed or radiator and grill punctured. Matt should know better especially in rugged terrain. Fab rat smashed a Jeep hood on Matt’s video one time. Geeeeez

@tacobagcharlie9298 Год назад

Glad to see you point out to the customer what got messed up and want to make it right.

@ernestpaul2484 Год назад

Matt, you may have to extend the boom by about 24 to 30 inches. Watching this Bronco being towed from our perspective and the multiple camera angles it is rather close to the rear tires due to them being offset to the rear on the frame. Raising the boom and then dropping the winch lines worked, but by having the boom further rearward would reduce the probability of the towed vehicle swinging in and hitting the tires while motion. I was picturing you having to tow something larger than the Bronco, say a fullsize pickup or whatnot. I am not an engineer, I just look at things a little different than some people. The wrecker is looking good.

@fraidykat Год назад

No, he needs to add a yoke on a piece that holds onto the rear frame on either side that hinges up and down, so the boom cables aren't directly holding the vehicle. Yoke holds the vehicle, booms pull up on the yoke. Whole thing rests in the up vertical position when not in use.

@Grunttamer Год назад

Looks like you need one of those bars like I’ve seen Paul use that keeps the front of the towed vehicle out of your bumper when you decelerate

@UncleManuel Год назад

This was an awesome field trip! Once Matt has figured out the little bugs and comes up with safe towing procedures (aka soft shackles don't like sharp edges!) the TWLOW will be a beast! It's amazing how easy it dragged that Bronco up that steep first hill... 😲😎🤟

@russbell6418 Год назад

Loved the crab climb!👌

@jameswolfe7485 Год назад

Looks like you need a metal anchor shackle for the metal to metal contacts, and that will give you a rounded surface for the soft shackles to bear on. Now that you're done, I can see that you've done exactly what I was thinking! Great minds, etc. And Lizzie's outstanding again!

@mlindholm Год назад

They need a few pairs of different sizes in the toolbox...those used here were the customer's shackles.

@stinojanssens4317 Год назад

I dont know anything bout cars or smth like that but i LOVE watching these recoverys so much its such a therapie to watch this

@acurarl9929 Год назад

Man that just put any an every recovery of the past to shame. So sweet. Gnarly gnarly wrecker.

@180mph9 Год назад

I saw the smile on Matt’s face after climbing that hill, wow, what a monster he created, so impressive, without any effort

@charlesvarga7904 Год назад

Matt you got to come up with a seat for the back of the wrecker!🤕

@timothykelly5588 Год назад

the wrecker does have a crew cab-it's a whole extra vehicle

@samgab Год назад

Couple of jump seats on the back would be cool...

@jackfairman7371 Год назад

The biggest flaw with the wrecker so far is the short boom on a big vehicle that has long travel and fairly soft suspension.

@naotinhaoutronome Год назад

Os caras da DV8 aprenderam hoje sobre a qualidade dos seus parachoques! bom trabalho Matt!

@harpintn Год назад

Keep up the good work Matt, as with any new equipment you have a learning curve. Just pay attention and keep on learning. One thing I have always wondered about is why off road wreckers don't have the heavy strap and tree to keep the vehicle being towed from running into the back of the wrecker.

@oldfarmhorace1 Год назад

I was waiting for Lizzie to shout, “Hi, Ho Silver and away!”. She’s probably too young.

@mnolanco5599 Год назад

I’m sure Matt will talk with Rory on Trailmater about how to tow vehicles as they tie them on differently. They have it dialed in.

@jeffhall6115 Год назад

I didn’t know Lizzy was such a high flyer on the dance floor. It will take some time to work out the kinks with the Heavy Wrecker. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

@acurarl9929 Год назад

So I see you’ll need to come up with something universal for the front/rear of rigs u recover. Something for your wrecker ropes to rub up against as you can see bumpers can’t handle it so you’ll most likely be grabbing down low and under like the A-ARMS/axle and your ropes will be rubbing on the bumpers. So rub protection for the customers bumpers but more so to protect the wrecker ropes. If you had set the parking brake just a touch it may have kept it from swinging into the bumper and the speeds you recover at I doubt would hurt the brakes as it would just be a slight drag. Just a thought but I’m sure Rory’s can explain what’s best as I’m sure he has it all figured out.

@williamwallace9826 Год назад

Good job overall. I guess DV8 Offroad is going to have to beef up their bumper design a bit, and Matt needs to start carrying some real shackles along with the soft shackles.

@gambrinuskluk Год назад

Yes, Matt should carry some real shackles. But DV8 should deburr their parts and not sell stuff with sharp edges, especially since everyone is using soft shackles these days.

@reddog543211 Год назад

Awesome recovery guys....the wrecker is proving itself as a force to be recond with !!!... so cool !!.... I can't believe "we" built that 😅(I helped watch it all) 😂.....thanks to the whole crew for making this video to share with us!

@OP941nine Год назад

This goes to show how dialed in Rory has trailmater and how skilled he is at off road recovery

@Bill-xc8le Год назад

Rory is excellent at recoverys

@baltod4978 Год назад

Love you guys. Bought my brand new to me XJ! Wish I could be apart of a "family" like you guys. Would LOVE to work with my hands and build things. I work in the tech industry- and it's so cold.

@JT-SE-OHIO Год назад

The wrecker is going to be a great addition to the rest of the fleet. Keeping the boom off the hoods will have to be monitored constantly. Going to have to keep the boom high and more cable out. Unfortunately that will let the vehicle swing a lot more, someone will have to be quick with the brakes to keep from hitting on the wrecker. It reminds me of how I used to tow and also get cars in the shop for repairs by running a chain thru a length of pipe and hooking up the chain underneath using the pipe to maintain space. I'm not saying that is your solution it's just one of my old time riggings. I grew up during the time period when cars had heavy chrome bumpers and you could use clamp-on tow bars and also clamp-on trailer hitches which Uhaul rented. Also I used to jump cars with dead batteries by putting the bumpers together and jumping the positive terminals together with the jack handle, that folded in the middle, from the screw jack. The first time it was a 'think on my feet' moment when I was caught with no cables and a lady with a crying baby needed to get home. Cars needed to be jumped a lot more back then come to think of it. Sorry about getting off the subject.

@morgansword Год назад

I love the "Two step" dancing and think it has the most of any dance styling

@SCKB Год назад

Matt… just a heads-up… You are going to have to fabricate a longer boom. That way you are not riding the hitch too close to the Wrecker, and it will also assist with better angles for when you slump and climb around the terrain. A different method would be to have a rolling boom where the hitch can be hoisted onto the end of it and lifted with the boom itself. Just some ideas I guess.

@jamesphillips2285 Год назад

A longer boom would require de-rating. Some people have suggested a tow bar for that problem.

@hkerekes Год назад

@@jamesphillips2285 Eh, they make stronger steel for any use case. There isnt a problem money cant solve.

@jamesphillips2285 Год назад

@@hkerekes They would need to add ballast weight to the front of the wrecker as well.

@bearded_firemedic Год назад

@@jamesphillips2285that would be a great place to fab up a good sized storage place! Do like a 80/20 split with the big side for equipment storage and use the small side as a cooler to keep drinks and lunch cold! Could go super fancy and plumb it into the cooling system so it could be a warmer in the winter! Lol

@hkerekes Год назад

@@jamesphillips2285 that is the easiest problem to solve if needed. If I had to guess, it has enough weight upfront as is.

@MintMonte87ACSS312 Год назад

Matt’s got to find a way to put a wheel lift type thing behind this. Even if it’s fixed to one position it’ll make taking it out of the trails much easier

@fraidykat Год назад

YES. Even if just a bumper yoke...

@mntmantimes Год назад

That was an awesome recovery! It was so cool meeting you folks at the Wrecker Games. Mad respect to your whole team for putting on such a great event and having it turn out so well for the first one. I wish I'd taken more videos. Please check out the few highlights I captured on my channel

@hhtrichard Год назад

When I worked with a wreaker years ago, on a Land Rover with a manual wintch we would always put old tyres (tires?) between the cables and the car body. It worked great to protect the body of the car from any cable damage and provided some suspension and load spreading. Didn't look that nice but worked.

@danielduffy4134 Год назад

You need to have that girl on there more often she really knows her stuff and could be a valuable asset in the future recovery processes. Great video and beautiful truck. Thanks for the videos. 👍 all the way…

@Person-ly6im Год назад

Which girl? There were 2 of them.

@mortkb Год назад

Maybe consider putting a tow truck wheel lift system on the back to make it more stable to tow?? That Wrecker is so cool!

@SlackerU Год назад

5:05 he has quite a bit of clearance. He really needed a front bumper that could handle the tow & not bend into the grill 12:40 though I imagine his bumper-company will make the changes after this filmed-failure of their bumper design.

@SlackerU Год назад

Maybe you need hangers poking through the hood so that they can keep the line short.

@erikmilton3960 Год назад

Hey guys, just a thought, maybe “Safari Seats” for camera crew while off-road with belts for better shots. I think the foldable fishing seats work pretty well and maybe they could even make a yellow one for ya. As long as the riders boots have purchaseon non slip steps of expanded steel or pegs it should be safe enough and get you all there a little more safely. Just your local A&P mechanic shop help. Would love a shoutout if you use it. Erik

@fraidykat Год назад

I saw this coming when Matt said he intentionally designed the truck to be a two seat cab with nothing behind it for crew...

@jdougn2255 Год назад

I wonder if they'd be better off using the Banana or Morvair for the crew & addtional support when running the off road wrecker.

@erikmilton3960 Год назад

Gas is expensive, power is there, my thought is just add a seat or two or bench

@erikmilton3960 Год назад

Gas is expensive, power is there, my thought is just add a seat or two or bench

@fraidykat Год назад

@@jdougn2255 Blue can only haul one vehicle at a time...

@brians5791 Год назад

It’s great seeing your wrecker in action and watching the learning curve. Matt always stays calm and positive. Looks like a weak link on the Bronco was discovered.

@pineappleIII Год назад

I have a DV8 rear bumper on my Ram 3500, solid bumper at a reasonable price, comparable to Rough Country. This was some good exposure for them and a solid recovery for the MORR team

@chir0pter Год назад

Thinking about the bumper bending, I actually think this is a problem for the Heavy Wrecker's recovery method more than the bumper. Towing a truck suspended in the air like that off-road doesn't just put static loads like if you were jacking from the bumper. The fact that it was dangling off a tow truck while being towed over uneven and hilly terrain put much greater loads and stresses, and repeatedly as well. You're gonna exceed the elastic deformation capacity of that steel and move into plastic deformation. I have a steel tube bumper and no way I'd expect it to be able to survive being towed like that unscathed, especially because it's just attached to the same mount points as the regular bumper, it's not like welded to a ladder frame or anything like that.

@copternutFPV Год назад

I mean the wrecker is still so new, there's going to be plenty of refinement and improvements to come without doubt.

@Dexsure Год назад

Thanks for the channel. I'm impressed how the winches work on the "Big Guy" hauling the Bronco. It really held it tight over some rough terrain. Disappointed with Ford for cutting weight in the wrong places, I thought a Bronco was for off road....

@NeoMK Год назад

Yeah those tie rods are the size of Honda Civic tie rods. Wimpy.

@TrailTime. Год назад

It’s pretty funny to see the chafing problem with the soft shackles, and nobody has any traditional steel bow shackles anymore. Edit: I see at the end somebody had some shackles.

@donaldpollard5981 Год назад

Good to see the wrecker up n running. Ford really dropped the ball on those broncos.

@petereldred1541 Год назад

I am so impressed, in this day and age of entitlement here is a man "Matt" who takes responsibility for his actions and errors, and excepts the fair judgement. Great example Matt thank you.