Salvaging The Banana!

So I'm working on upgrading the fleet and the Banana is getting a rear axle.

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[joshmorth]

Do the Bomby now, while it's summer. Better to do it before you need it than to realize you need it and it's not up to snuff. That also allows time in case of a wait for parts due to availability or having to have them custom made. It also seems like it'd be the most involved project you have right now. If you have to wait on parts, then you can fit some of the smaller projects while you wait.

[Gedit]

The constant tension between engineer and farmer makes for great content. Tom follows the rules and knows process, while Matt just wings it.

[jamesrobinson]

Glad that Lizzy will still be with you as she adds a warmth to the channel. Love that you are going to do "major" upgrades to all the vehicles. That will be a lot of fun to watch. Always am amazed at the relationship and respect between you and Tom. You have a great channel filled with wonderful people.

[moparman]

Lizzie's face smiles when she isn't even smiling...then she actually smiles and it's a SMILE THAT CAN BE SEEN FOR MILES! We all love her being on the MORR Team and in the videos...because she makes us SMILE!

[dryroasted]

Make the Bombi a priority! Start now, because some of what it needs may have a long lead time (tracks, final drive.) Then you can be confident it will be ready next winter. You don't use it a lot, but when you need it, you need it!

[harpo]

I'm so envious of Lizzie, at her young age and doing what she's done for this channel and moving on to a dream life as a rancher. AMAZING! Would love to see a Lizzie channel of the ranch life.

[murphymmc]

Somebody came up with a way to use a drill for those long, sustained drill sessions that overheat tool and battery. They put a cord on one. They even made a bigger drill for heavy duty stuff. Pretty amazing. They say you can run them all day without stopping if needed. No batteries to burn up, no problems with thermal lockout. Amazing invention.

[chrisroothman]

Peanut is the perfect back seat driver, always happy to be moving and no comment on the driver's behavior.

[tjtobin]

The years fly by and the kids grow up. Glad you are definitely taking the time to appreciate the ones around you. You are doing what you love and providing so much for so many people.

[MrBusby]

Hi Nigel. As someone who has just changed their work life balance I wholeheartedly encourage and support your decision. Chasing views, chasing money, feeding algorithms it’s all a myth. Life has to be about what you enjoy. If a few people tag along with you and get something out of what you produce then that’s a bonus. I’m sure the community appreciate everything you have done and will do. Your passion will continue to shine through and that’s what encourages me the most.

[wstansutton]

For the worlds largest off road wrecker....have you considered using a single axle car dolly? Hook it to the hitch reciever, lift it with the winch and it'd keep vehicles from hitting the wrecker boom. It's also be handy for front wheel damage on vehicles.

[HickSquatch]

I’ve mentioned before: as a retired firefighter and Safety Officer, a simple accountability system can be really helpful; especially when taking multiple vehicles into the field and working with others such as SAR and WCSO. It gives you at a glance, who is where, with what machinery and what responsibilities.
Add in a modular key box mount and a box for a customer keys: the box lives in the shop/office until you get a call out, then it goes into the primary vehicle (like Blue Steel) and just clips in, and is a visual reminder to get/keep/transfer the keys. It also establishes a secure chain of custody for the customer’s keys.
Painting the receptacle on the mount a bright color, like red, so it’s eye catching and in the adrenaline rush of a call and the pressures of trying to get everything together, it’s a simple, inexpensive and versatile solution with a visual reminder: like the dash lights that remind us to watch the temperature gauge and such. The box is transferred from the transport to the recovery vehicle when unloading. Again, the visual reminder makes remembering easier.
A couple strong magnets should make it easy to just grab and go with no fasteners to mess with, bolts to loose, pins to drop: just grab the handle, sharp tug and off you go!!

[gunrunner]

Congratulations Lizzy! Glad we still get to see you around. Love seeing the maintenance and design changes. You folks have needed some organization in your rescue vehicles.

[dzymslizzy]

LOL! I learned a lot grease-monkeying to my dad when I was a kid...including how to clean things in gas! 😀

ROFL @ using the drill press to make milkshakes! 😀 I'm the opposite, though: I like my milkshakes so thick they're hard to pull through the straw, and I want LOTS of flavor!

[robertwambold]

As someone who's been involved with volunteer Search and Rescue for a long time, I love seeing Matt support his local team.

[collinsmith]

There is no faking a dogs love for a genuine person.
It’s great to see dogs comfortable in their work environment.

[christopherweise]

Nice to see Peanut supervising the forklift operator.

[writewritewrite]

Matt, there is a reason why your numbers have increased in a short time. Behind the recovery work you're a very good story teller involving your crew and always giving them screen time as well as respect. Lizzy, don't stay away too much because these guy will end up looking at work rather than doing any. It was you who jumped in the water for the Nugget while all the guys were talking about their hair and hangnails.

[donmalpas]

Lizzie looks happy and content on the horse. Wonderful she found love and the chance to do what she loves.

[mikebell]

As a former professional gearhead with dozens of Danas under my belt, some of the things you do drive me crazy; to wit, determining the proper gear set for the carrier you have. It's the 2nd thing decided, after deciding on the ratio you want. But the set-up bearings are absolutely the way to go! 4 bearings for the particular rear end you work on most are money well spent. They save a bunch of aggravation with bearings, especially if you're starting from scratch. And they avoid ruining shims too. For my D60 and -70 set-up bearings, I painted each set a different color and stored in my tool box in their own drawer; you have to make sure they don't get into a finished axle by mistake. Ugly when that happens...
Good to see Lizzie back, glad to hear she's doing well! I hope her husband is secure in his abilities, 'cuz she'll give him (and most guys!) a run for his money, at least mechanically!
Otherwise, good video!