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  • We get called in to rescue a new Ford Bronco with broken tie rods
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  • @mikehenry4743
    @mikehenry4743 27 днів тому +131

    I bought my '69 Bronco in 1981 when I graduated high school and it is still one of my regular drivers, I think I'll stick with it.

    • @AsTheWheelsTurn
      @AsTheWheelsTurn 25 днів тому +5

      sounds like you might have it just about broke in then!

    • @frankgregory1741
      @frankgregory1741 22 дні тому +2

      69 is always the best

    • @lurchman60
      @lurchman60 21 день тому

      Yeah everywhere you go you get stuck in it

    • @Crystal-ib2ub
      @Crystal-ib2ub 20 днів тому +3

      YEAH BECAUSE THAT 69 PROBABLY GOT A V8 AND THE GEARS NOT TO MENTION YOU GOT REAL FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SOLID AXLES. WHICH BY THE WAY IS LIGHT YEARS BETTER 😅

    • @oscaracosta6976
      @oscaracosta6976 20 днів тому +5

      I bought my 1969 in 1984 and I still have it.

  • @hitekredneck109
    @hitekredneck109 Місяць тому +302

    Ahh yes.....new "offroad" vehicles....they're riddled with plastic, sometimes a sheet metal bumper,electronics and no real tow points. Ill stick with my 82 k5 thanks.

    • @t.l.robinson2162
      @t.l.robinson2162 29 днів тому +16

      Absolutely! I feel the same way about my '90 K5.

    • @poppagrouch4781
      @poppagrouch4781 29 днів тому +9

      @@t.l.robinson2162 ....94 GMC K1500

    • @tyendor1952
      @tyendor1952 29 днів тому +5

      " FORD has a better idea" ... LoL

    • @agentcrm
      @agentcrm 29 днів тому +13

      That's modern fuel efficiency and crash standards requirements for you.
      That said, there's very few stock vehicles that would survive those hills anyway.

    • @bdd1469
      @bdd1469 29 днів тому +18

      Weird. I've owned roughly a dozen K5's and not one of them had factory recovery points like every new Jeep and Bronco comes with from the factory.
      Not to mention any one of my Jeeps will out wheel any K5 I ever owned or built. Even the ones with big blocks, one ton axles, etc...

  • @lonecrusaider
    @lonecrusaider 29 днів тому +88

    It's refreshing to see the younguns willing to get their hands dirty. Good on ya Abby and good on you dad.

    • @alexhaile7957
      @alexhaile7957 12 днів тому

      hwat? Don't be surpised. Come take a look at the young trade apprentices in my area for plumbing, they are the best.

  • @AFloridaSon
    @AFloridaSon Місяць тому +126

    It really is cool that Abbey hangs out with you on the trails. She's a good daughter.

    • @spectrixx
      @spectrixx Місяць тому +21

      Love seeing Abbey getting straight into it, not afraid to get her hands dirty. She will end up a being a skilled and valuable partner for your business.

    • @seananon4893
      @seananon4893 29 днів тому +4

      That's his grand daughter isn't she?

    • @caseyrenner7024
      @caseyrenner7024 29 днів тому +6

      ​@@seananon4893daughter

    • @jamessolberg5155
      @jamessolberg5155 29 днів тому +7

      My daughter hung out a lot with me in her youth through teen years. She knows basic car maintenance, brake replacement, siding, roofing, etc. These skills will serve her well through life.

    • @larrymoons2258
      @larrymoons2258 29 днів тому +6

      That is a Good Daughter!! Very impressive!!!

  • @jameshuffman835
    @jameshuffman835 29 днів тому +30

    Eric you have a daughter like my oldest! She was always with me, on the motorcycle, in the shop, out on recovery adventures! She'll be 36 this year, and had worked as a millright for the last 12 years!

  • @XxggxX8
    @XxggxX8 Місяць тому +70

    I trust a straight axle over this any day .

    • @RMosher11
      @RMosher11 22 дні тому +4

      Ever see what a Humvee can do?

    • @XxggxX8
      @XxggxX8 22 дні тому +1

      @@RMosher11 I have not to be honest but compared to this? Might be a different story

    • @f5fstop
      @f5fstop 21 день тому +4

      Explain why a Hummer can off-road as good as a Jeep any day without a straight axle? Only situations that stop a Hummer h3 or H1 from going where a Jeep can go is width. Jeeps are nice and skinny, Hummers tend to be wide. Years of living in Moab taught me that fact!

    • @XxggxX8
      @XxggxX8 21 день тому +1

      @@f5fstop do you have a Hummer?
      Yeah me either still pick a Jeep little Jeep for 3,000$ over a hummer can they go better yeah probably where you are from but not in Kentucky you need a skinny short vehicle to drive through all the trees, stick with my answer, sure if you wanna pay more for independent front suspension go for it but why?

    • @snowcrash512
      @snowcrash512 20 днів тому +8

      @@RMosher11 Its almost like an overbuilt military application is different than whats made for mass consumption on the civilian market.

  • @Drater87
    @Drater87 22 дні тому +7

    Nothing beats an old square body GM. They look way better than anything new too.

    • @mfults6915
      @mfults6915 2 дні тому +2

      Anything in those year's is much better than the crap their building now

  • @eddiereichel9354
    @eddiereichel9354 Місяць тому +34

    9:25 She is turning that wheel like its gonna do something. That will be a clock spring on top of the broken steering shaft

    • @HamburgerAmy
      @HamburgerAmy 19 днів тому +8

      she's got zero idea how completely fvcked and warranty voided that vehicle is now xD

    • @recoilrob324
      @recoilrob324 14 днів тому +4

      @@HamburgerAmy You might not remember...but back around 1995 Ford advertised their trucks as 'Ford Tough'! and ended each commercial with one being jumped WAY up in the air. They didn't show them land....and I worked at a Ford dealership and I couldn't believe how many pickups we got in all busted to hell. Bent frames, smashed suspension parts and to a man every owner complained 'Hell...I SEEN it on TV!! And we wasn't NEAR as high as they were'!!

  •  28 днів тому +69

    We had one in the shop a few weeks back, impact on the RR tire, didn't even damage the rim. Bent the rear axle housing and the Panhard bar. You could SEE the camber on the RR wheel due to the bent axle housing, and the whole axle assembly was displaced an inch and a half to the left due to the pretzeled Panhard bar. Plus, the immense inertia of the huge beadlock wheel/tire combo hanging on the rear gate bent the body shell where the gate hinges attach. Offroad vehicle, eh? Nah, just a lookit-me!!! mall-crawler.

    • @chadhaire1711
      @chadhaire1711 24 дні тому +4

      It not a Hummer dummy..and the Jeep is no better

    •  24 дні тому +12

      @@chadhaire1711 What's a "Hummer dummy"? Offroad much, do ya? Lotsa the old stuff WAS competent to go in the woods. Better steel, and more of it where it matters.

    • @chadhaire1711
      @chadhaire1711 24 дні тому

      look in the mirror

    •  24 дні тому +6

      @@chadhaire1711 You're very special.

    • @zakglove6536
      @zakglove6536 17 днів тому +1

      It has dana 44 axles so they did something more than they were saying. You'd think you know that if you really worked on one.

  • @chuckster6513
    @chuckster6513 Місяць тому +26

    Hey Eric,
    Miss Abby seems to be right at home at the back of that wrecker.
    Won't be long before she is wheelin Mom and Dad's wreckers.

  • @jimdunlap7255
    @jimdunlap7255 17 днів тому +17

    Had to comment...4 years ago my 1990 Bronco II was rear ended by a fully loaded semi truck doing 40mph into which pushed my poor Bronco into the concrete toll booth. My Bronco was totalled with frame bent in two places. However, that old Bronco and my guardian angel saved my life. I did look at new Bronco but not impressed by their frames....I bought a clean 2001 Xterra...much sturdier truck.

    • @VTOffRoadAdventures
      @VTOffRoadAdventures 15 днів тому +1

      You can't compare modern and old vehicles quite the same. Modern ones are designed to bend and buckle AROUND the passengers to save their lives. Old vehicles are just designed to take the hit and transfer all that force to whomever is in the vehicle, often killing or seriously injuring them.

    • @jmo0311
      @jmo0311 15 днів тому +1

      Modern vehicles are far superior when it comes to crash results. Yes pieces come off and it looks worse on the outside. But the passengers almost always fair better.

    • @M.TTT.
      @M.TTT. 15 днів тому

      @@jmo0311 completely fake news made up by the liberal car agenda

    • @vicaras1
      @vicaras1 14 днів тому

      ​@@VTOffRoadAdventuressure they are I've wrecked old vehicles and new vehicles

    • @VTOffRoadAdventures
      @VTOffRoadAdventures 14 днів тому +1

      @@vicaras1 Your personal experience doesn't really mean much vs the many decades of rigorous testing and design put into vehicle crash dynamics.

  • @dennisolsen4507
    @dennisolsen4507 29 днів тому +30

    I wouldn't worry about the bumper too much, this will be a reoccurring issue..

  • @RCH45ACP
    @RCH45ACP 29 днів тому +27

    Say what you will about Gene, he DOES have a sense of humor. A Jeep owner, on a first name basis with his service manager at the dealer, ragging on a Bronco owner about reliability. Priceless!

    • @guyfawkesuThe1
      @guyfawkesuThe1 29 днів тому

      Isn't it illegal to have people in a towed vehicle?? Talk liability!

    • @mails5054
      @mails5054 28 днів тому +2

      The older jks have proven themselves to be alright, they still have shitty steering you have to change. The new jl and broncos have way more issues

    • @m9ovich785
      @m9ovich785 28 днів тому +2

      @@guyfawkesuThe1 On a public Road Yes... Off Road, anything goes....

    • @TwoFeatherChannel
      @TwoFeatherChannel 27 днів тому +3

      all offroad vehicles will have parts break, when used in extreme conditions like an offroad park.
      that's why people beef up their vehicles to handle those situations, plus to replace the weak parts that the federal government forces auto makers to use to meet the MPG requirements. but a stock IFS vehicle should know their limitations. they are not a Jeep.

    • @lothre
      @lothre 14 днів тому +2

      To be fair, Broncos were failures before delivery to customers, for like a full YEAR? riddled with problems and LITERALLY bend axles going over potholes?! LOLOLOL

  • @micahhenry4998
    @micahhenry4998 Місяць тому +20

    Eric when you get Mara's tow truck finished Abby is going to want a off-road wrecker or buggy as always you guys are awesome

  • @ravin2382
    @ravin2382 25 днів тому +6

    Really apprecited that little girl,she is so enthusiastic with doing these works.💪💪well done.

  • @richceglinski7543
    @richceglinski7543 23 дні тому +21

    I used to run them old sling type wreckers. This guy should have 2x4s and 4x4 lengths of wood to use under the front to keep the chains and pivot bar off the towed vehicle. I towed 60s Camaros and mustangs this way no problem.

    • @mfults6915
      @mfults6915 2 дні тому

      It's an off road tow rig.

  • @denjhill
    @denjhill 20 днів тому +52

    I'll never forget my neighbor's excitement when she proudly announced that her husband had just bought her a "$60,000" Bronco. PT Barnum was right.

    • @M.TTT.
      @M.TTT. 15 днів тому +1

      yup

    • @JP-vs1ys
      @JP-vs1ys 13 днів тому +5

      What do you care? They’re fine vehicles. Overpriced yes. So is everything. Just be happy for them. You don’t need to have a criticism for everyone.

    • @alexhaile7957
      @alexhaile7957 12 днів тому +1

      @@JP-vs1ys If the anecdote is true, then proudly exclaiming something to someone kinda opens you up for criticism...

    • @BootsEditor11
      @BootsEditor11 12 днів тому

      I think this was one of the three cylinder Sport models? They are Hecho en Mehico. Wife wanted one, we got a Highlander instead. I drive an FJ.

    • @HANKTHEDANKEST
      @HANKTHEDANKEST 12 днів тому +1

      @@JP-vs1ys They're plastic turds for people with more money than sense. I won't be happy for these goofs--I'm going to be happy laughing at them when their shit breaks.

  • @poppagrouch4781
    @poppagrouch4781 29 днів тому +37

    Just love how many people jumps in and gives directions....

    • @billthomas2639
      @billthomas2639 18 днів тому +7

      Yeah and none of them pick up a shovel !!!!

    • @trava4156
      @trava4156 15 днів тому +5

      lol
      Typical

    • @M.TTT.
      @M.TTT. 15 днів тому

      why I'd never go on a group ride, I don't go into nature to listen to more dumb people.

    • @jimmychanbers2424
      @jimmychanbers2424 14 днів тому +5

      Like union workers. 😅

  • @johnbruenn8755
    @johnbruenn8755 9 днів тому +6

    Multi decade Ford Parts Manager here. Unless you’re fantastically wealthy, don’t take that Bronco off road. The parts costs for Broncos are fantastically expensive. I see it every day.

  • @wldstrknwv
    @wldstrknwv 29 днів тому +16

    You need to get Bronc busters tie rod trail fix

  • @Clipperstudent
    @Clipperstudent 29 днів тому +11

    Ok so yes the bronco break tie rods, but that being said I am yet to see one broken on a stock setup, Sasquatch or not, Basically if you are going to change the geometry you need to upgrade the tie rods, Also starting with the 24's the Sasquatch package come with the hoss 3.0 steering and tie rods

    • @M.TTT.
      @M.TTT. 15 днів тому

      so then you can destroy your steering rack and pay Ford $500 for a backordered one. Ford is a genius!

    • @fastdude2002
      @fastdude2002 14 днів тому +2

      Just buy a vehicle with a tough, tried and true straight front axle…..Jeep

  • @lonhoschar1943
    @lonhoschar1943 29 днів тому +7

    Nice job getting the Bronco back to the campground. Hope she can get it fixed soon and can get back to the trails!

    • @PonkyKong
      @PonkyKong 29 днів тому +1

      They have a known steering weakness. You need to upgrade them before they break. But once you fix that it's OK. Won't break again.

    • @genedwg6689
      @genedwg6689 29 днів тому +2

      They had it back on the trail on Sunday.

  • @JP-vs1ys
    @JP-vs1ys 13 днів тому +4

    Good for her for being mellow. Can’t help but think they’re a bit of passive aggressive chauvinism rearing its head here. Nothing wrong with the vehicle. 4x4 drive is all the same. You can break stuff on a highboy too. Skill goes a long way. But these trails are riddled with idiots on both sides. Folks who don’t know what they’re doing. And those who think they do and judge everyone else.

  • @aaron___6014
    @aaron___6014 26 днів тому +16

    Where are the big rubber mats for the chains?

    • @markgreen8154
      @markgreen8154 12 днів тому +1

      Split firehose works pretty nice also.

    • @l337pwnage
      @l337pwnage 14 годин тому

      These modern plastic vehicles on the trails is kinda new. Back in the day they pretty much were only recovering custom offroad trucks with, often homemade, thick metal bumpers. Still, it would be nice to have something a little softer than just chain there.

  • @donaldfranklinjr7087
    @donaldfranklinjr7087 29 днів тому +7

    Awesome recovery for helping that lady out

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 29 днів тому +2

    Always great seeing yous help other's, looked a beautiful day, hope you all had a great time, thanks for sharing, all the best to yous and your loved ones

  • @jamesbigham9036
    @jamesbigham9036 29 днів тому +9

    Eric you are good at what you do and make it look easy. I always enjoy your videos

  • @taylormade710
    @taylormade710 29 днів тому +9

    this bronco needs the bronco buster tie rods supports that help reinforce the stock parts and would have allowed for the bronco to drive itself out once it was pulled off the obstacle

    • @joeblow123
      @joeblow123 29 днів тому +8

      or leave it on the blacktop where it belongs

    • @brianwalker1933
      @brianwalker1933 27 днів тому

      ​@@joeblow123
      Good advice, agreed. 💯%

    • @DucknCoverin
      @DucknCoverin 13 днів тому

      @@joeblow123Or beef it up and keep off roading. At the end of the day someone taking their new Bronco on the trails and spending their money on it has zero bearing on your life. You armchair off roaders are worse than nagging wives.

  • @Lee-yc1if
    @Lee-yc1if 22 дні тому +5

    Not one of them had a shovel and some wood planks with grip tape for under the tires. You can even use a small loading ramps from harbor freight. Rookies

  • @jonnysuperglide
    @jonnysuperglide 24 дні тому +3

    That girl is her fathers shadow that’s beautiful you see him you see her the way it should be two amazing people working hard always god bless

  • @oneeyedjack4727
    @oneeyedjack4727 29 днів тому +36

    I've seen several videos showing the pitiful design of the Bronco's front suspension. There is even a trail repair kit I've seen on one for the tiny tie rods. If you have the money to buy this overpriced toy, spend enough to upgrade before you go off the pavement. You have a great apprentice working with you. Go Abby!

    • @dennispalmer6007
      @dennispalmer6007 29 днів тому +3

      There are aftermarket parts that make a Bronco very capable but off the assembly line, engineers weren’t designing them to actually go serious off-road.

    • @NBSV1
      @NBSV1 23 дні тому +3

      They're still a light duty SUV under the cool looking body. Really only made for very mild offroading from the factory. Even with the special packages that come with the bigger tires and such.
      I don't get the number of people that spend $50k on an SUV to turn around and spend another $20K modifying it to almost be good offroad. It's like the side by sides people dump crazy money into for them to still break all the time. For the money spent could just end up with an offroad buggy or a much more purpose built rig.

    • @Elisplushies360woodierc
      @Elisplushies360woodierc 22 дні тому +5

      Everything is so overpriced now.A rubicon shouldn’t cost 60k or
      the 392 version for 90+k.Most any new 4x4 is 60k now. Just ridiculous.

    • @Kingsman4101
      @Kingsman4101 21 день тому +1

      Its the crappy tie rod they use, its the width of a tooth pick

  • @johnlong3991
    @johnlong3991 24 дні тому +1

    Love watching you man your a great man, and you're the first that started this, and now look, thank you for everything you do and for you and your family. Hard work, amazing people

  • @stephenwest798
    @stephenwest798 26 днів тому +5

    The jeep was below the bronco pulling down on it and they can't figure out why they couldn't pull it out! Really!

  • @TheFukmookthe
    @TheFukmookthe 29 днів тому +6

    "THE" Wrecker is a beast.

  • @robertfandel9442
    @robertfandel9442 27 днів тому +3

    I'd rather be stuck than the damage they're doing. Guy running around with a drink and a staff shirt is pretty impressive.

  • @uncommonsense5876
    @uncommonsense5876 5 днів тому +2

    Bronco is probably totaled and dude is worried about scratching the bumper 😂

  • @JeffBey-sd5lc
    @JeffBey-sd5lc 17 днів тому +9

    His wrecker doesn't even have a sling. He must damage a lot of vehicles.

    • @mmafreaks4871
      @mmafreaks4871 12 днів тому +1

      I was like call this guy out and he rips you truck apart. lol

    • @sweet65mustang
      @sweet65mustang 3 дні тому +1

      He's primarily an offroad event wrecker. 99% of the vehicles he hooks to are strictly offroad rigs. If you find yourself getting hooked up by him, you started the day expecting body damage. They are free to not take the assistance from him.

  • @jameshuffman835
    @jameshuffman835 29 днів тому +6

    That's one where the rubber straps would be nice to have on the sling!, Crap I even have a sling I carry on the old L-800, Holmes are my favorite tools!!

    • @dennispalmer6007
      @dennispalmer6007 29 днів тому +2

      You have to remember that Eric volunteers his wrecker and his time . If you’re going off roading with plastic bumpers you won’t get the lot bandits coming to rescue you.

  • @kenwilliams4086
    @kenwilliams4086 23 дні тому +2

    It's great to see the young lady helping you out.

  • @matthewgaines10
    @matthewgaines10 22 дні тому +6

    A lot of off road vehicles are built or modded. Stock anything is good for soft roading. That is just as true today as it was decades ago.

    • @mmafreaks4871
      @mmafreaks4871 12 днів тому +1

      My stock 1969 FJ40 disagrees. She is pretty badass off road.

    • @cliffordcullen1687
      @cliffordcullen1687 2 дні тому +1

      Yep, the two FJ40s we had in the 80s were heavy and would out climb everything else in our offroading group, never breaking down.

  • @mattc.310
    @mattc.310 29 днів тому

    Nice work getting that heavy beast out of there. The new Broncos' front end issues are well known to everyone but new buyers and some current owners it appears. Upgrade them or keep spares and tools to avoid the drag of shame. Nice to see Abbey working with you.

  • @katreniaclark
    @katreniaclark 29 днів тому +2

    Hope you had a good Fathers day Eric.

  • @AndrewLee-cg6uk
    @AndrewLee-cg6uk 20 днів тому +3

    crazy i use to watch this channel back in 09 loll high school days

  • @squangan
    @squangan 24 дні тому +1

    I used to drive an old ‘78 Chev tow truck with a Holmes 440 tow body on it. It had wide reinforced rubber pads to cushion where the chains are coming into contact with the bumper in their case. That setup worked quite well,

  • @Skilful_basics8
    @Skilful_basics8 24 дні тому +6

    I don’t know how Frond made the Bronco so weak. They made the Raptors for years. The off road experience was there

    • @liljoe31
      @liljoe31 14 днів тому +1

      theres a better off road bronco version/package. this one is the unibody more suited for trails

  • @RoyClendaniel
    @RoyClendaniel 12 днів тому +1

    I had a 72, that was a great bronco. it had no AC, when it rained you got wet. I loved that thing. I dont think the new stock model is ready for serious jeep trails. Id go with a wrangler for off roading.

  • @user-uc1yo2vv2q
    @user-uc1yo2vv2q 27 днів тому +4

    Matts Off Road Recovery is waving. 😁😁✌️

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 29 днів тому +4

    They need to get a set of the bronc buster tie rod stiffeners ,from what I've seen they work well.

  • @marsmars9130
    @marsmars9130 15 днів тому +2

    I always wondered about those old wreckers, I thought yeah, those chains and cross bar could ruin bumpers and front end parts, well here you go

  • @ringoliverpond965
    @ringoliverpond965 15 днів тому +2

    It's the driver, not the rig. But I want that dually tow truck, it's beautiful. Clinking and clanking like a good off roader should.

  • @kurtburkhardt5862
    @kurtburkhardt5862 29 днів тому +1

    IFS is good for the better ride and most of the time it is fine. Solid front axles are stronger, but they break sometimes too...Nice, your daughter knows what she is doing and helps out.

  • @justinmil1
    @justinmil1 7 днів тому +1

    At 1:25 when she said it doesn't stand up for what it's supposed to do made me laugh. She over estimated it's capabilities, inexperienced and didn't watch where she was going.

  • @karlkelley8353
    @karlkelley8353 23 дні тому

    Another great job.....you guys rock!!🎉

  • @christopherbehrens7996
    @christopherbehrens7996 17 днів тому +3

    should have filled the dirt holes the front tires made with dirt before pulling the Bronco forward instead of the Bronco slamming down on its own tailpipe. Don't really need a tow truck in this situation, when high centered put a floor jack under front side of car, Use some compact dirt or sturdy ply wood/wood block under the floor jack and the jack up the front side of car. Shovel some dirt under each front tire and pack it down. Lower down car with floor jack and repeat process until most the weight is shifted to rear tires and enough weight on front tires to push itself back and center of car is completely off ground, put it in reverse and make sure nobody is behind you lightly give it some gas and voila! I have high centered many times in my car off roading and snow, it works every time, just a bit of patience.

  • @johnbolt665
    @johnbolt665 13 днів тому +1

    it's got the new Ford variable steering where the front wheels can point in 2 different directions

  • @twatdidusay304
    @twatdidusay304 19 днів тому +1

    Hell, it's not the bronco that's the problem it's the driver 😂. She doesn't know what she's doing 😂. She keeps trying to steer and hit brakes while the wrecker is towing her😂😂😂.

  • @Shadow-sm8hs
    @Shadow-sm8hs 7 днів тому

    Had a fancy cherokee circa 1992. Never bought it to off-road hard core. Just to getme through northern ice and snow. Road over a good size buck at about 70 miles an hour on the highway, made an awful noise and might have gotten a tiny bit of air. She bounced for sure. Pulled over and the skids plates saved everything, never even tore off the muffler. Lots of fur and blood but I drove away.

  • @f5fstop
    @f5fstop 21 день тому +2

    First if that remark, 'it's not a jeep" implies Jeeps cannot break parts, the guy is either drunk, has not idea what he is talking about or just really not intelligent in off-roading.
    Many Heepers carry a great supply of parts that can and sometimes break, as well as those who own Broncos, Tacos. etc. A broken tie rod is NOT hard to replace and get the vehicle moving....just make sure to get an alignment before a lot of highway driving.
    And if a Hummer hater, explain Tacos (aka Tacoma), Frontiers and others with independent front suspensions that also can keep up with Jeeps on any trail I have been on after seven years in Moab UT.
    Yes a solid front axle is nice, but it all comes down to the driver and in many cases the spotter.

  • @bobnoblesjr.465
    @bobnoblesjr.465 12 днів тому

    "Well, it's not a Jeep"
    This should be a commercial for Jeep! 😂 Love it!

  • @brandonfuchs3499
    @brandonfuchs3499 24 дні тому

    Love your wrecker! Such an awesome rig.

  • @michaelguerin4618
    @michaelguerin4618 20 днів тому +1

    If you can't do it with out damaging it leave it alone, it will coast you more than you will make on the recovery and tow, you need a wheel lift or a rollback for these vehicles today,, in this situation a wheel lift integrated with the boom would help a lot,

  • @anthonyiocca5683
    @anthonyiocca5683 19 днів тому +1

    If you go off roading on rough trails bring 1 or 2 high lift Jack, a shovel, and a come along. Along with a few 20 foot strong straps and a 100 foot rope. Self recovery takes longer when you really dig yourself deep stuck.
    It’s easy and quicker when you don’t dig your tires so deep…
    Bring those items and you won’t need to call a recovery truck.

    • @michaeldose2041
      @michaeldose2041 15 днів тому +1

      All well and good, as I consider those self extraction tools essential and basic. In this case though, we are dealing with broken steering parts rendering those basic items more or less useless. You might be able to get it off it's high center but without steering you are going nowhere.

  • @jacobshirley7155
    @jacobshirley7155 14 днів тому +1

    Well at least she took it out there and gave it a go!

  • @dan-fr9dn
    @dan-fr9dn 14 днів тому

    the new bronco's are just good for snow on the streets. I got a 2005 rubicon 3 in lift and 33's and will go just about anywhere.

  • @janeames1513
    @janeames1513 29 днів тому

    another recovery well done...i do have to say this though..there are off road buggies and trucks then there is this plastic thing that they call a off road machine..if you're gonna off road a vehicle make dang sure it's built for that environment..we have built a few jeeps for off roading and trails and then we also have our nice daily drivers..gotta build for what you're gonna do with the machine

  • @ScottPlude
    @ScottPlude 5 днів тому

    I love it. Old, simple tech plucking out the fragile new crap from the trails.

  • @davidbabin387
    @davidbabin387 29 днів тому +5

    Why don't you guys work on Mira's Wrecker? Abby is becoming a very experienced wrecker helper. Guess she'll be the next to want her own wrecker!!!!!!!!!

  • @taylormade710
    @taylormade710 15 днів тому +1

    Need to get a few sets of broncobusters tie links reinforcements for broncos and other ifs trucks

  • @MusicandTractors
    @MusicandTractors 13 днів тому

    My favorite part was her turning the steering wheel like it was going to do anything while the front end was up on the tow truck. 😂

  • @l337pwnage
    @l337pwnage 14 годин тому

    Bronco owners like it when you tell them what a nice Scout they have. 😁

  • @tooterooterville
    @tooterooterville 26 днів тому +2

    "Shoulda hired one of the Griner brothers to drive that Bronco down to Aintry"

  • @briandavis8629
    @briandavis8629 14 днів тому +1

    I totaled it on the trails. But I think the recovery guy messed it up getting it to the road for me. lol

  • @edsteward7717
    @edsteward7717 29 днів тому +3

    I'd worry about the airbags in something like that. Do you pull a fuse before towing?

  • @user-rm1zj5qc1j
    @user-rm1zj5qc1j 13 днів тому +1

    Audio starting of the video: "Well...Im gonna destroy another car"

  • @ryanb6658
    @ryanb6658 21 день тому +1

    I don’t think it’s going to drive strait 😂

  • @robertr4193
    @robertr4193 29 днів тому +2

    That recovery went fairly smooth. Too bad that the bronco got stuck because of weak parts for an off road rig.

  • @northwoodsdad7506
    @northwoodsdad7506 29 днів тому +96

    Typical, new bronco owners don't realize all they purchased was an image. Then take it off road and worry about a scratched bumper....

    • @fluffpantss
      @fluffpantss 29 днів тому

      It seems to be true for the raptor also. Both vehicles are very good looking, But they seem to be very gimmicky. The raptor comes with upgraded off road suspension, But in order to be a capable off road vehicle you have to upgrade the suspension. 😂 That being said a stock raptor would have more suspension than I would ever use.

    • @Crystal-ib2ub
      @Crystal-ib2ub 20 днів тому +2

      RIGHT 😅

    • @mattalexander4699
      @mattalexander4699 19 днів тому

      Not all.

    • @cabuco2006
      @cabuco2006 17 днів тому

      Yep so true

    • @casval-pj5tb
      @casval-pj5tb 16 днів тому +1

      Most of these new sun's and trucks. We had 2nd gen tacomas underground, when I was a miner. And they were trash.
      Most of the new toyotas, broncos, suvs in general are dog 🐕 shiet.
      Combine that with people who don't know how to drive art alone 4wheel and you've got a bad combination.

  • @quantumss
    @quantumss 28 днів тому +31

    Mercy, chains on a front bumper, whats wrong with you. I would think you would know better.

    • @Clearanceman2
      @Clearanceman2 16 днів тому +3

      Probably scratched the plastic. Probably should change the chains for straps for modern vehicles that have plastic bumpers.

    • @casval-pj5tb
      @casval-pj5tb 16 днів тому +1

      That's a sad sack of s***. Why are you 4 wheeling with plastics anyway? Every single object in on that road is far more detrimental to the vehicle than cosmetic scratches from a chain.
      You don't 4x4 to look good, you 4x4 to get to where you're going. Rocks, trees, sand and mud will never be plastic friendly. Enough said.

    • @jordanfields3402
      @jordanfields3402 15 днів тому

      Maybe winch it onto flat ground and use a tow claw with ratchet straps to clamp the wheels. The chains are painful to watch on those plastic bumpers.

    • @scottr3141
      @scottr3141 15 днів тому

      I'd rig that thing up with the rubber straps, damn that's old school. OK if your recovering shit boxes though.

    • @liljoe31
      @liljoe31 14 днів тому

      that bronc aint cherry no more

  • @randyc2367
    @randyc2367 17 днів тому +1

    An old ire between the chains and the front bumper might have been a good idea

  • @jimmer1047
    @jimmer1047 13 днів тому +1

    So cool he has his daughter or granddaughter helping. She probably a better wrench than most men.

  • @pauliedweasel
    @pauliedweasel 6 днів тому

    There’s something so satisfying in watching people get their $70k vehicles stuck and screwed up.

  • @knifeswitch5973
    @knifeswitch5973 12 днів тому +1

    Not a bronco. Even a Bronco II had a real backbone. These are just an imported passenger car with AWD

  • @WoodLox
    @WoodLox 14 днів тому

    Love GSP and that square body Tow Mater. 46 years tinkering and my fondest memories are of corporates and twin sticks. Lox-life

  • @darionmcneely8812
    @darionmcneely8812 29 днів тому +19

    Tell me you don't belong on the trail without telling me.... I've demolished the front of my rig but when the tow truck shows up I'm gonna be worried about putting a t-shirt under the chain. 😂😂😂

  • @leonardmsl68
    @leonardmsl68 29 днів тому

    It's funny the Bronco has a stock lifting it tires bumpers and everything else. And you look at all these jeeps. I got all these after the market parts on it

  • @scottstrang1583
    @scottstrang1583 14 днів тому

    I was worried about that young lady getting hurt. It’s cute how she helps with her daddy.

  • @123457chevy
    @123457chevy 2 дні тому

    The front end breaking is a known issue on these. There are aftermarket parts to fix it. If you plan on taking one off-road, fix it first.

  • @lloydrobinson7081
    @lloydrobinson7081 29 днів тому

    keep the clips coming

  • @mattreeves696
    @mattreeves696 21 день тому

    Just wanted to say to u and all your family and friends that help with the channel u are the og recovery channel and do not get enough subs

  • @DesertRunner9875
    @DesertRunner9875 Місяць тому +1

    Good one,

  • @AStanton1966
    @AStanton1966 20 днів тому +1

    I understand that there's an aftermarket kit to beef up the Bronco tie rods.

  • @flcracker3142
    @flcracker3142 16 днів тому

    I owned the 66 half cab Bronco and a 69 full cab Bronco those were tough vehicles. With 38inch monster Mudders these new Broncos are toys compared to those old ones. Broncos went downhill when they came out with the Bronco 2

  • @jimmycline4778
    @jimmycline4778 22 дні тому

    You should mount a rear camera on that bad ass old wrecker, I think it would help you out alot and help keep a eye on what your towing out of these hard places!

  • @jj-eo7bj
    @jj-eo7bj 23 дні тому +1

    Ford needs to beef up that front end

  • @marktucker7454
    @marktucker7454 29 днів тому +3

    Eric will be building a third wrecker soon. The third one wil be for Abby.

  • @timking2194
    @timking2194 26 днів тому

    Great video

  • @CJC051
    @CJC051 20 днів тому +1

    i wonder what the 2 big bumper shackles are for?

  • @solofalcon
    @solofalcon 13 днів тому

    shes turning that steering wheel like it matters when its up in the air lol

  • @erikjacobson7989
    @erikjacobson7989 15 днів тому

    Turn that wheel while it's on the wrecker like you're gonna steer it where you want to go. 🤣

  • @justplain8793
    @justplain8793 14 днів тому

    Nobody rocks the glasses like this dude!😂