Gladiator In The Big Hot Tub

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Published 2023-10-08

Lilli and I got a call for a jeep that had broken its steering knuckle up on Hells Revenge Trail in one of the Hot Tubs. We grabbed some parts and tools and headed out. It was a Saturday and Mike and Justin were out with friends and family doing a trail ride. They came across the broken jeep right before we got there. So they jumped in to help with the repairs and film. We got the jeep picked up and stabilized so we could do the repairs. Luckily it didn't break the knuckle it just pulled out the balljoints, so we pressed them back in and had it back together pretty quick. Then we pulled the jeep up and out. Since the abs sensor and the brake line had been damaged the lockers wouldn't work and he didn't have grwat brakes. So we hooked up to him and lowered him down the steep hills and pulled him up the other ones. We got them down to the trailhead and they brought a trailer back to haul it home. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.

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All Comments (21)

@MattsOffRoadRecovery 9 months ago

Mike does good work. So does Rory.
@MC-re2ry 9 months ago

"Stay off the big obstacles." I love it.
@georgetarabini6552 9 months ago

Hard to find a good mechanic in town, this guy found a excellent one middle of nowhere
@Kentucky4runner 9 months ago

Often-Rory’s cool and calm demeanor makes these videos great.- stress does not seem to matter. Watching him pull out the adult voice and tell someone they are an idiot without using those words- priceless.
@imagseer 9 months ago

Awesome rock crawling recovery. I think Rory's uniquely qualified to know when to say "stay off the big obstacles."
@Hat6000 9 months ago

There's just something so strangely enjoyable about watching people work who know what they are doing and do it well.
@MattsOffRoadRecovery 8 months ago

Just came back to finish watching this. 1.5 million views! That is so awesome!
@ricoolivier 9 months ago

The absolute power of TM pulling that Gladiator while barely ticking over, is a testament to a tried and tested recovery rig that yet has to be surpassed by anyone! Experience and mechanical symphony and sympathy all come together!
@daveloderhose874 9 months ago

Me : Rory do anything fun today Rory : Ya I spent the afternoon in a Hot Tub with a Gladiator. 😮
@fat_head_Carl 9 months ago

That look when they were shaking the truck.
@philipstaite4775 9 months ago

Customer: Tears wheel off on an obstacle well off road... Rory: I can fix that and you'll drive out of here. A story repeated over and over, that never gets old. Amazing every time. I saw the intro - figured yep, taking TM to pick him up and take him out. Nope. Another great recovery in the record books.
@vertstang123 9 months ago

The fact he drove out on 4 wheels is amazing, I thought for sure he'd be hauled out.
@bripslag 9 months ago

Interesting to hear Rory get serious in a heartbeat when he was under that Jeep and someone started rocking it. It's all fun and games until s#it gets real. 👍
@rd4660 9 months ago

I'm always amazed at how many dudes put big assed tires on their rigs without beefing up everything else in the drivetrain. You can't ignore the laws of physics.
@bridgetmurray1163 9 months ago

I know these guys have faith in their equipment, but sliding under a vehicle on a flat even surface is one thing. Laying under a vehicle that slid into a rock bowl hanging by a tow line while wrenching on it...that's something else. Kudos to these guys, that's incredible work!
@walkerd73 9 months ago

Mike, stepping in when needed, respect .
@UmmmmmmmWhat 9 months ago

I really like how Mickey's Hot Tub is basically a perfect natural amphitheater for a large crowd to watch the Trail Mater crew repair and rescue yet another broken Jeep from the bottom.
@michaelcauser474 9 months ago

There is only one Trail Mater, and the relationship between Rory and Mater is almost symbiotic. Great work as usual Gents, and of course, Lilly, the Boss.
@ronreith5185 9 months ago

Rory is no doubt gifted ... what a great recovery !! Trailmater crew is the best in the business...
@Skiridr22 9 months ago

This is exactly why I love older trucks n cars, a 4x4 badge does not mean you can go on every trail.