I learned how to Drive Off Road in a STRANGER'S new SUV!!
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Today we head out to rescue a Toyota 4-runner that gets into a precarious situation and Michelle learns to drive off road while we're at it!
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Of course you don't lock in until absolutely necessary. That way you know the ability of the vehicle and more importantly the skill of the driver. Been many places in 2wd that I was told was not capable with out 4wd.
Not Me
Takes mine to long to engage
Off Road = four wheel drive
I used to roll like that, but these days I'm more concerned about the limit of my rig in 4wd and locked. It's more enjoyable to effortlessly crawl over simpler obstacles than to try to prove I can do it unlocked or in 2wd. It's too expensive to needlessly break stuff.
My philosophy? I use 4wd to get OUT. if you use 4wd to get IN it just gets you stuck deeper in the "woods" (or desert).
1969 datsun truck with 4:56 rear end. Geared LOW! Went many places in it for 4wd only.
I remember my friend driving past a set up blazer with big old tire in his yellow 1951 Plymouth savoy wagon with stock tire, a flat head six and steel chrome rims on the way to the top of Mt. Pinos in California. No shits were given.
If you don’t push your vehicle in 2wd, you won’t ever know its limits. That taco is such a beast.
Yes Michele, we all used to drive in 2WD until the vehicle was almost stuck. Then we would get out into the mud to lock-in and finish off by dragging all that mud on our boots back into the cab. Now we had to work the clutch, gas and brake with an inch of mud on our boots. As we age though, we learn to stop before bogged or switch to a full-WD system so we don't have to lock in hubs.
I got pretty good at climbing out the drivers window, around on the hood, lean over on my belly and lock the hubs. No muddy boots.
@@kyleswainston3032 Sounds like a lot of work that could have been easily avoided.
Hey Paul and Michelle! It was so nice to meet you! We are so thankful for the help, and we learned a lot from this situation. We are new to the game and are working to gain confidence in our truck. We kept a positive attitude even after we “thought” we were stuck and appreciated the experience! We should have aired down for sure, we know that now. Gotta start somewhere! We think you two are very genuine people and we hope our paths cross again...but maybe not this way!
Great move sneaking in and paying for their lunch.
Love that truck, but here in Cape Town we call it a Fortuner and drive one. Cheers.
So good.
Go run the Barracks again.
I have been told that you can drive out of almost any situation if you air down enough. I did say ALMOST! LOL You need to get yourself a small air compressor to take with you. Just don't get the cheapest one that you can find, having way low tires 60 miles from anything is not the time for your compressor to fail. I have a Vair (spelling?) that has a 100% duty cycle up to 100 PSI. I have it in my off road T bucket for my air bag suspension. I just have a length of nylon tubing that will reach all 4 tires. My compressor is mounted permanently, in both my Dodge pick up and T bucket. I like it that way, but you can use the cigarette lighter plug if you would rather not mount it permanently.
It is good that you are prepared to spend the night. These are the things that you will remember forever. Just like me when I tried to teach my Jeep Cherokee to swim. LOL
@@Rat-Builder I have a Viair compressor, it rocks. it goes on every road trip, even the ones in a minivan.
After watching the Fab rats video it feels like having a good wife like Michelle. makes your life much more fun, simple and amazing😍
As the saying goes, "Happy Wife, Happy Life." I know this to be true because my first marriage was to the Devil's Sister - who knew? The second one more than made up for it. Swings and roundabouts ;- )
@@deltavee2 I know the feeling, been there, done that.
Whenever you have a Good Woman in your Life Like Michelle. Life is so much better. In my case my Wife always make's thing's better Nomatter what or how Rough thing's get. ❤
Paul and Papa Dar should be up for an Emmy award. Not sure which category they fall into but I know they each deserve one. 👍🏻
Never ever ever lock in until you absolutely can’t go any farther
Hell yeah you go as far as you can in 2wd. Here in aus we do that, well i do. It's fun, it's the unruled man's law
Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI
Lol! That's the way I learned to drive. Go as far as you can in 2wd until you can't then lock the hubs and turn around 😁
Yep do it all the time here
The mama bears filming today. Your subscribers love it when you're in the videos👊🏼👍🏼🔥
I genuinely like the crossover with Matt’s off-road recovery!!
that is how exactly we know that Paul is doing great because of Michele having with him..its a fun vid guys ,thanks
It is so nice how you help strangers out. Michele did a great job!
I really like that your friendship with your wife is so happy! My wife and I love getting outside and playing also! Thanks for the content!
I love this channel. No politics or bickering. Just people helping people
Great recovery, can't wait to see Rudy's stuck coverage. Another great video! Thanks for giving us stuff to watch!
4:49 Michelle "I can't breathe" that was funny.
Good job Michelle, good to see you traded in your pink toed flip flops for something more suitable for the terrain. Very enjoyable video and content, good mentoring Paul, you guys rock!
I was impressed with how Michelle handled that and maybe a little envious she got to drive a new Toyota. Paul is a good teacher and he loves his wife, so he watches out for her. You guys are awesome. Thanks
Love this episode! Michelle is so funny and chill!
Yep easy answer is how many u joints have you seen matt go through as staying in 4wd creates more stress and wear. Now I must put in thats your best camera angle from up there great video as always plus very nice driving for a first timer. The people sneaking in and paying for your lunch was a very cool and heartwarming thing stay safe and can't wait for the next one
Michelle you were awesome as always! Love your sense of humor, especially when Paul kept driving away from you.
Paul, your wife is the best!! Michelle is a great lady. Reminds me of my late wife, she could do anything even if she doubted it. I seen her many times stay up all night and do a weeks worth on a project that when she started, she didn't even think she could do. And she always asked "have you eaten". I miss her more everyday. She as i am sure Michelle is to you, was my rock and my driving force to keep going. I can only wish many more years for you two. May the Lord keep your family safe and healthy, i pray.
Oh my god! I love that you are doing a HONE ad. I’m a healthcare practitioner and men often have deficits in testosterone and they also often don’t like to go to the doctor. Kudos to you for this ad. No one likes to talk about a change in their health but it happens to all of us. Love that it can all be done in the privacy of ones home. Well done! 🙌🏼💪🏾
Well Paul…. You have a Gem of a wife. She’s a Mom… Wife… rock crawler … not afraid to get her feet or hands dirty. The way she just hopped into the truck bed when Paul backed up … AWESOME!!
Way to go Michelle! 👍💪 You two are awesome! Fun to see a couple that can work together and still like each other afterward! 🤣🥰❤
I can see it now, Michelle Off-road Recovery channel. 😁 The women out saving all the stuck off-roaders who didn’t take their Hone Meds. Keep up the commercials, after a while put out a short of outtakes.
Thoroughly enjoyed seeing you guys laughing up a storm, ENJOYING each other!!! Paul and Michelle climbing in the rock thingy was a great little insight into how much they enjoy each other!! Can't believe I missed this video UNTIL now! You guys are a genuinely awesome team and couple!! Your unique personalities complement each other for SURE!!
Considering i used to be that guy racing 4wd's down tracks in a 80's 5 series bmw (look on peoples face when a 2wd passes you at speed) but mud/river crossings weren't exactly its strong point...thankfully people are pretty helpful when you entertain them with our own demise.
Always a treat during my day to see a video :)
5:20 - In 2H on packed sand dirt, helps with the quicker engine RPM response, (with the rear tires slipping / low traction), go into 4H on the fly, (but off the throttle for a second or two while shifting the transfer case mode), when it becomes too slippery, (or getting too sideways), with just driving power on the rear tires.
Ms. Michelle, there are worse things to be stuck with, you young lady are not one of them, don’t sell yourself short. And after watching this video I’m quite sure you or anyone with you will never be stuck due to your “stellar” driving abilities!
1. Staying in 2wd becomes a challenge.
2. The Thunderbird restaurant is the home of the best HO MADE chocolate cream pie.
Michelle's not just an absolute sweetheart, she killer on off road. Paul you are a pretty lucky guy. I'm sure she would love some roses just because.
I’m not sure what was best, Michelle’s self proclamation of PRO, or her actual diving, or the HONE bit at the end. All I can say is, PEOPLE ROCK, (nit as much as animals) and a free meal is always better when it’s a surprise.
Oh, Michelle, why use the transfer case if you don’t need it? All guys do that way. No seriously, we all do.
We'll take being "stuck" with you any-day Michelle, most of us guys are really like that with locking in the hubs, but what else would you expect, Paul's our leader, lol, "not too bad for my first time, by myself", I always knew you could show Paul how the cow ate the cabbage Michelle, lol, you guys are awesome, thanks for sharing.
Paul's Toyota has totally redefined what I eventually would want in a capable rig. It checks all the boxes for me.
Michelle is a trooper of a woman. Bless you guys and your family.
Thanks fab rats for a brill video, michelle you said it all when you use someone else's rig to learn 4wd well done and nice to see Morr at the end and bless the couple who you helped out stay safe all of you....
Michelle with the Camera view from the back of the Taco was perfect.... gotta see more of that! i think Michelle Honed in her Driving another persons vehicle skills today!
Did I hear “Friends don’t let friends stay stock” in this video? It always cracks me up when Michelle refers to getting stuck as dying? It’ll be a sweet day when Michelle is chasing Paul in the FJ!!!
Now those folks go home and watch Michelle drive their rig out! Priceless.
New series idea. We take turns leaving our rigs in remote places so Michelle can drive them out? I've got a 94 Nissan D21 like Jace's and a 90 GMC V2500, like the one they have in their boneyard. I wonder which one she wants to drive first?
We have a Peugeot 4007, now twelve years old, and getting rare. It has two wheel drive, the default four wheel drive to be used on anything other than long freeways, and it also has four wheel lock which locks all the diffs and wheels together. There is a rotary control on the center console which selects between the three options while moving at any speed. At the first sign of wheel spin it is flicked into four wheel lock, and then out when there is more grip. The tires are Grabbers which excel in mud and deep snow. Having seen cars not able to regain grip because they stopped to lock in the hubs, we take no chances.
Awesome to see Michele moving up in the world of 4 wheelin. And how tyre, (tire) pressure can make a big difference
The NOVICE did an awesome job. She is definitely a keeper!
Michelle you “ROCKED IT”…and a ‘pro’ is just someone that gets paid to do. I’d rather be called an expert!.
You can be an expert ….you’re married to an expert that can and seems to want to teach you. You GO girl !
It’s what I’d tell my granddaughters
I am trying this "HONE" deal. I hold you responsible Michelle!!
I have been 4 wheeling for nearly 40 years, and I have learned a bunch from you guys, and Matt.
Oh, and I got tired of locking hubs in the mud years ago. I grew out of seeing how far 2wd would go.
You guys put on a really great show I love watching you guys!!
Nice driving job Michelle. Like a pro! Love your videos!
Those air lockers get kind of expensive when you don't have the skills Paul has and have to hire someone to do it. I'm busy building my "new to me" 4Runner. We'll be headed west in Oct.
They are the only way to go though is you do serious wheeling. They are locked when YOU want them to be.
Michelle we are never stuck with you. You are wonderful. God bless
That was fun. I’m ready for a video of Michelle and Jayme rock climbing together or competing with each other…with both laughing all the way.
Well Michelle didn't lose a sense of humor she's still laughing and from this day forward she's going to do the driving and Paul will be in the right seat of his Toyota truck I mean the Land Cruiser one from back in the 1970s.
Michele and Jaymie need to get an old rig, roll cage, fat tyres, no worry about dents, Trevor filming and see what they can get up to between them. There's no substitute for mileage. You guys have the best training area to hand.
Waiting for the rear wheels to spin before locking the front in, absolutely! Love the dentek stuck in the headliner.
Why yes of course, the unwritten rule is never engage 4 wheel drive until you have to!!!!! Awesome guys!!!!!
Paul, Michelle, Rudy & Trevor.
People worth knowing.
Great video! Michelle you did fantastic. All joking aside when you go from I'd rather be outside the vehicle because that looks sketchy, to driving out on your own, you should be proud of that. Keep up the great work you guys, always a great part of my day when I get to watch you and the MORR crew.
Great Job on driving it out. Looking like a lot of fun.
When I was taught how to use 4x4 on the farm truck when I was about 8-9, it was to keep it in 2wd until you started to have troubles, then use the 4x4 to either get out, or through the part that was giving you the problem, rather than get in too far, already in 4x4, and have fewer options once you realized you were stuck. (no winch on the farm trucks). It seemed a reasonable approach, plus resulted in less broken parts, so I never found a good reason to change that approach. I will say that we got out and locked the hubs before getting in to mud, water, unplowed snow, or before starting down any rough trails.
Good job. You have an excellent voice and wonderful laughter, by the way. I love your humor, also. Thanks for sharing your lives with us, as we haven't all had your kind of experience or positive way in relating to it. We get to live again!!!
Michelle is always a good addition to your videos.
Love how you guys all get along with Matt’s that’s how I found you , Love the Laugh 😂
I can see yall getting a new one soon.. The videos are 💯 fire!! Those Toyota 4 runners are awesome.
Michelle did awesome, but at the end you forgot to remind everyone that airing down the tires is the pro move! LOLS
"Michelle" stop, he thinks he funny. He's not, ALL of the subs laughing at home! We love you Michelle, keep up the good work. My favorite you tube channel by far! 🥰🥰👍👍❤❤
Michelle, you are brave! Talented! Beautiful! Love this channel... 🥰
Merry Christmas, Fab Rats! 🎄😇
Great job Michelle. paul is right all guys that drive anything offroad that's 4wd will not lock it in till the last minute, it's like before google maps we would never think of asking for directions.
Michelle, you said it best... "People are awesome"!
I concur with most of these comments. Ride until the ground meets your frame then engage the front drive axel. My struggle has always been overheating. Watching y'all inspire me to get a Toyota Tundra after my Chevy was foraged out of my community parking lot.
Yes Michelle. For dirt air down the tires, but stay in 2wd until you know you need the 4wd. Its not like youre going to get stuck and the stearing is better too. Different story on snow or mud.
I spent enough time in the military and learned that there is hard way and a smart way. The minute it gets muddy, or over 3 inches of snow, it goes into 4x4
Jeez watching Paul go down that embankment made me tense up. "Yeah I don't think we will go out that way" LOL No shit Paul 🤣
Michele did a great job. Or at least on video... she is the one who edited them... isn't she? It is still awesome to see someone out of their comfort zone trying something for the first time. Great video!!! Hopefully we can see more of her off road diving in the future.
Paul you’ve got one cool chick. She is always so happy. Good stuff guys👌
Absolutely, we all want to be able to say " and I did it in 2wd" . And he was being funny! I do that to my wife too,lol!
Michelle, great Job, you look great behind the wheel of a 4-Runner.
I have one like the Pro-Off Raod you Drove. My wife and I both love it.
Great job Michelle, multitasking rock crawling and filming is definitely a learned art. Glad you guys got to hook up with Rudy and Trevor. I saw his Cherokee was covered in mud on their video today and figured we would see some hijinks or shenanigans, haha
I was remembering the Rubicon video where you said you need to teach Michelle how to operate all the switches while you were driving in. Perfect opportunity to let her become comfortable with your rig.
Michelle you did a great job, keep your sense of humor, you wear it well.
I may lock the hubs in about a mile or so before it becomes absolutely needed just to get everything lubed before putting pressure on things. Then put the tcase in when I have to. If it's a unknown place I'll back up from the first big wet spot and lock in so I'm not spending hours cleaning mud out of the cab.
Great video, you guys make a great team.
Paul helping Michelle up that rock . . . reminds me of a girl I picked up in 1972. I was sneaking her into a motel up the fire Escape @ 2:30 AM and she kept laughing and slipping like that too. It took 10 minutes for me to get her to the first landing. It was safer picking up girls back then.
So happy to see Michelle driving offroad!
Another job fun done. Got a 2018 SR5 Runner and yes it can surprise you what they do. Take care and be safe out there.
I haven't been offroading in a long time. That's why I Built the Grief Maker to enjoy going offroading.
We usually go as far as we can in 2w and then change it. Our group always sees who can do as much of a trail without turning on the lockers as well. Normal wheeling spots are the Sierras in CA.
Go Michelle! Good to see Trevor and Rudy! "We ran into a lil bit of mud" lol
Amazing at 12:00 you transformed your Toyota into right hand drive bravo.
Yes, Paul's right about driving in in 2WD. If you get stuck, you can always get out with 4WD but if you get stuck in 4WD you're done. (Unless you've got a winch)
Love how you all have such a great connection and are always having fun
Fab Rats 🐀 Rock the ROCK Crawlers ☺️ 💪Great job Michelle 💫 not to forget master Paul 🙏
WELL DUN MICHELLE !!.... So cool watching you and Paul work and play together....good job having Rudy come in for backup.... 👏
Yea because my 2wd Colorado has a rear locker and no from axle to engage. But it works good😂. Great watch guys happy Sunday thanks.
I like watching Paul and the gang build things and have adventures but it’s Michelle that brings it to life when she’s on the videos. I just love Michelle. She’s a keeper!
The way y'all do the ads is great i laugh all the way through
At 8:48 That thing is definitely a Hi-Lux 4 cylinder and specially since Paul had to connect the Hub locker.
that run up the sand hill with Toyota was so coooool the sound that the toys make when they are climbing is ausome ...
i oewn a a 1990 toyota on 31
New to this channel and subbed recently. I just love watching all the fun going around the shop and the fabs Paul is doing. I'm a retired autobody tech.and love trucks and cars. Keep it up and stay safe you guys.
Great job Michelle and Paul!!!!! Keep up the great work.Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍
Randy Tolle
I lock front hubs where convenient but don't shift out of 2 wheel high unless needed. Sometimes a vehicle of mine sits for a while and I like to spin the front drive components ever once in a while.
Michelle, you are a hoot! We can totally understand why you and Paul are a solid couple. This was a FUN video!!!
Honestly I hope you told the couple they should buy $30 12v air compressor & keep it in the back with a $5 pressure gauge and tell them to air down to 7psi while off road & try to go around mud. As we knew, a TRD 4runner can do this easy. I'd also tell them if they plan to go offroad every once in a while to get some semi-aggressive road&off-road tires (and a bit wider) and that 4runner will be able to go anywhere with a decent driver - only extra thing they could add is sometype of front locker (back has e-locker).
I’m from Nebraska and can attest most folk round here can’t drive off-road but they are super friendly!
You're a good sport. Also love that all you guys help each other...
I taught my daughters to drive the 4wheel down in the barracks so this was kind of nostalgic to watch. A 12 yo and a 14 yo driving a lifted XJ both lovin life. It doesn't get any better. Michelle you did a great job behind the wheel. It was a blast as usual. Oh and more karoake videos please.
I keep my road tires around 35-37 lbs. When I go out on the beach I drop down to about 18. That is always plenty. I've seen my share of bead failures under 15 lbs, including a total-loss rollover of a F350.
Regardless, it's amazing to me how many people don't understand how simply airing down can get you out of a lot of situations.