Voss and company, great job dragging that guy out. That was a lot of work. Unfortunately that Trooper had no business being on that trail. Love your videos please keep them coming. 🤙🏽
Yes. Even a rear picker would have made a huge difference. Open differential people have to send it hard which breaks stuff. Lockers prevent so much damage to the vehicle. It is crazy to do any rock stuff without lockers. I’d say it’s irresponsible and pushes the responsibility to others. Now about not having a winch …. Lol
Beadlocks, Big tires, but no rock sliders, no winch, and dinky stock steering components.. I ran this trail last weekend and it's not a newbie trail, it's become a big boy pants trial in recent years. You went above and beyond in helping this guy out. Been wheeling for 40 years and seen a lot of situations where guys get in over their heads simply because they don't take basic preparedness seriously. I was lucky starting out in an era of straight axle vehicles that could take a surprising amount of teenage punishment LOL! I was just as naive as this guy, but had sturdier equipment to begin with. Nice recovery work, and you did your part. Don't feel too sorry for him having issues later on, he needed a learning experience so he wouldn't make this mistake again !!
I’m really liking your videos. That trail in spots looks as tough as the Fordice creek trail that Sierra Trek goes over. This area is kind of in my neck of the woods and if I’d have gone I’d have been prospecting for gold. I certainly would not go in there without a winch.
great job doing what you could... we can learn from watching this, thx for helping him and posting it... looks like driver inexperience resulted in the sway bar coming loose and fouling the tie rod, which broke it, but the real deal killers were no winch, weak ifs axle, driveshaft that broke, no spare parts to fix anything, etc.
I have a 20 year old truck and spent all of last winter rebuilding my suspension components. Looking at some of those broken parts, An accident just waiting to happen. And it happened when you guys were there. The stress that rescue put on your rig..
I had a Isuzu Jackaroo/ Trooper in Australia, actually owned 4 of them at one point. They are a very underrated robust vehicle. BUT you need to do certain mods to make a tough trail... I never had any issues. I'm now a XJ JEEP owner and yes she is my 4 th... And a keeper 🇦🇺😎🦘
you make great videos - love that you are including all your families - and proving repeatedly that you are good people. maybe I will put a solid front axle with a locker on my mustang so I can join you :)
What a nightmare, excellent recovery skills though. In the long standing debate on what mods a person should make to a new (to them) vehicle first, I have always felt a winch should be near the top of the list. If he had one it might have made things a bit easier. Making sure they do get out is a good point, I have heard horror stories of people coming back for next day recoveries and finding their rig stripped/ vandalized. Thanks for helping out your fellow wheelers and thanks for the video.
I ALWAYS help people in need on the trail. Good on ya that's what the 4x4 community is about. I've helped man and have been helped myself. Good video. I know this trail is no joke but have never been on it myself. What would you say the most difficult part is or is it pretty much consistent throughout?
15:41 not to sound preachy, but NEVER do what that guy is doing, sticking your arm out of the rig. Nobody is strong enough to one handed prevent your vehicle from denting the door. You never know if the vehicle might suddenly jolt sideways and pin your arm against your 5,000 pound vehicle. Not a good idea!
Always keep your body parts inside your vehicle when it gets rough. My girlfriends dad has a sand rail. He rolled it, got his arm caught out. Multiple compound fracture. ]
An Isuzu Trooper. They don't even sell Isuzu cars in the USA any longer. My first 4X4 was a 1979 Chevy Luv. Built by Isuzu. I actually still wish I had that little truck. 2" suspension lift, 2" body lift, regeared, 31 " tires. Custom front Warn front bumper with a winch, Homemade custom rear bumper. 1.8 4 cylinder engine. But that was back in 79/80's. Dumbass, high school kid. I used to get that little truck sooo stuck. Needed a Caterpillar tractor to pull it out. Exploring your limits.
It started with a broken tie rod then front passenger axle shaft broke after we winch them out. Drive shaft got bent, and when he drove it, it broke the joint after we left. We did not know about that so they had to win it out the rest of the way next day.
Voss and company, great job dragging that guy out. That was a lot of work. Unfortunately that Trooper had no business being on that trail. Love your videos please keep them coming. 🤙🏽
Yes. Even a rear picker would have made a huge difference. Open differential people have to send it hard which breaks stuff. Lockers prevent so much damage to the vehicle. It is crazy to do any rock stuff without lockers. I’d say it’s irresponsible and pushes the responsibility to others. Now about not having a winch …. Lol
Beadlocks, Big tires, but no rock sliders, no winch, and dinky stock steering components.. I ran this trail last weekend and it's not a newbie trail, it's become a big boy pants trial in recent years.
You went above and beyond in helping this guy out. Been wheeling for 40 years and seen a lot of situations where guys get in over their heads simply because they don't take basic preparedness seriously. I was lucky starting out in an era of straight axle vehicles that could take a surprising amount of teenage punishment LOL! I was just as naive as this guy, but had sturdier equipment to begin with. Nice recovery work, and you did your part. Don't feel too sorry for him having issues later on, he needed a learning experience so he wouldn't make this mistake again !!
I’m really liking your videos. That trail in spots looks as tough as the Fordice creek trail that Sierra Trek goes over. This area is kind of in my neck of the woods and if I’d have gone I’d have been prospecting for gold. I certainly would not go in there without a winch.
great job doing what you could... we can learn from watching this, thx for helping him and posting it... looks like driver inexperience resulted in the sway bar coming loose and fouling the tie rod, which broke it, but the real deal killers were no winch, weak ifs axle, driveshaft that broke, no spare parts to fix anything, etc.
This video is proof going down is much easier than going up. Gravity can give you alot of confidence lol
I have a 20 year old truck and spent all of last winter rebuilding my suspension components. Looking at some of those broken parts, An accident just waiting to happen. And it happened when you guys were there. The stress that rescue put on your rig..
Awesome job 👏
I had a Isuzu Jackaroo/ Trooper in Australia, actually owned 4 of them at one point.
They are a very underrated robust vehicle. BUT you need to do certain mods to make a tough trail... I never had any issues.
I'm now a XJ JEEP owner and yes she is my 4 th... And a keeper 🇦🇺😎🦘
What a clinic on recovery! You get everyone home when you’re out wheeling. Hope to meet on a trail someday.
That was intense!!!
Sometimes its the wizard and sometimes its the wand. Vos is both and that kid, got no game bringing that rig down there.
you make great videos - love that you are including all your families - and proving repeatedly that you are good people. maybe I will put a solid front axle with a locker on my mustang so I can join you :)
What a nightmare, excellent recovery skills though. In the long standing debate on what mods a person should make to a new (to them) vehicle first, I have always felt a winch should be near the top of the list. If he had one it might have made things a bit easier. Making sure they do get out is a good point, I have heard horror stories of people coming back for next day recoveries and finding their rig stripped/ vandalized. Thanks for helping out your fellow wheelers and thanks for the video.
I ALWAYS help people in need on the trail. Good on ya that's what the 4x4 community is about. I've helped man and have been helped myself. Good video. I know this trail is no joke but have never been on it myself. What would you say the most difficult part is or is it pretty much consistent throughout?
That was one rowdy vid. Find out what mods the dude with the Trooper has done because I also have a Trooper and they are pretty robust
15:41 not to sound preachy, but NEVER do what that guy is doing, sticking your arm out of the rig. Nobody is strong enough to one handed prevent your vehicle from denting the door. You never know if the vehicle might suddenly jolt sideways and pin your arm against your 5,000 pound vehicle. Not a good idea!
Always keep your body parts inside your vehicle when it gets rough. My girlfriends dad has a sand rail. He rolled it, got his arm caught out. Multiple compound fracture. ]
An Isuzu Trooper. They don't even sell Isuzu cars in the USA any longer. My first 4X4 was a 1979 Chevy Luv. Built by Isuzu. I actually still wish I had that little truck. 2" suspension lift, 2" body lift, regeared, 31 " tires. Custom front Warn front bumper with a winch, Homemade custom rear bumper. 1.8 4 cylinder engine. But that was back in 79/80's. Dumbass, high school kid. I used to get that little truck sooo stuck. Needed a Caterpillar tractor to pull it out. Exploring your limits.
Lesson learned hopefully to not go places you’re not prepared for.
How can you be sure if you don't go😮
Vas, I think you went above and beyond.Iseriously dont think that rig belonged on that trail, pretty wheels and tires dont make you a rock crawler!
Why go unprepared 😵💫🤦🏼
What all was wrong with the isuzu?
It started with a broken tie rod then front passenger axle shaft broke after we winch them out. Drive shaft got bent, and when he drove it, it broke the joint after we left. We did not know about that so they had to win it out the rest of the way next day.
IFS guys. You need to carry spare tie rods, ball joints. They are your weakest point!
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