You've NEVER Seen a Winch Set Up like this Before!

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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2022
  • Merlon, Tim, Jim and Kierin set out to test the jeeps abilities on Three Amigos trail that Merlon created about 16 years ago. They run into some trouble along the trail and the winch comes in handy in the vehicles recovery. You don't want to miss this!

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  • @magniac3955
    @magniac3955 Před rokem +118

    The instant giggling coming from the rolled Jeep was great 😂 So glad no one was injured.

  • @oneshotpete6.591
    @oneshotpete6.591 Před rokem +31

    Merlin , your builds are unlike anything you see nowadays on the Tube . To see a guy who takes as much meticulous devotion to their builds while having the knowledge of a NASA tech. is uncommon. Love all your builds and your principles ( “ re-use , re-build , lower budget , and No-handouts” ) I hope your channel surpasses all your expectations !!

  • @cleanmachine08
    @cleanmachine08 Před rokem +12

    Glad everyone ok after the rollover. Kudos to your wife for being 10 steps ahead during the triage and subsequent recovery.

  • @scottdana
    @scottdana Před rokem +14

    Jim laughing as they were upside down was cracking me up! 😂

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 Před rokem +28

    The lost camera shots of the tires rolling by were perfect. Glad everyone was OK after that roll,and it's amazing the glass didn't Crack.

  • @deebodixon494
    @deebodixon494 Před rokem +37

    Merlin you are the F’in man! Not only are you a genius when it comes to building cars! You know how to fix shit on the fly! I love it! Keep up the good work Champ!💯👊🏽👊🏽✌🏾💨

  • @minidigger1000
    @minidigger1000 Před rokem +5

    Merlin I could whatch your videos all night long you mite say that's weird but your knowledge round a vehicle is incredible we learn by watching people like you

  • @primepropertymaintenance5350

    come on folks look at the quality of build this guy has. He needs a few hundred thousand subscribers

  • @richw9205
    @richw9205 Před rokem +1

    Used to love going to Rusty’s for breakfast!!!! Glad everyone was ok.

  • @COM70
    @COM70 Před rokem +11

    I love the giggle when your friend Tim is upside down. I was almost as entertained as he was. Would love a rig like that. Wonder how many times I would turn it upside down ? Value for money for sure !! Magnificent !!!! You guys are Rockstars ✌️

  • @joesphbest3120
    @joesphbest3120 Před 5 měsíci

    You have the best show on u-tube, love all your cars and trucks. Reminds me of the good old days when I was young, I'm in my mid 80's now. Thank you.😶‍🌫👍🙏

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr Před rokem +12

    Amazing Jeep, so glad everyone was able to go home to their families.

  • @joeluebbert7153
    @joeluebbert7153 Před rokem +7

    Merlin. at least you know that the jeep and the winch work like you wanted. :) Glad everyone was okay.

  • @steelmill888
    @steelmill888 Před rokem +5

    I think you have accomplished the impossible, Building the perfect YJ Wrangler Congratulations Sir

  • @alexfrederick9019
    @alexfrederick9019 Před rokem +1

    That might be the nicest jeep I've ever seen. Cheers Man!

  • @Mud-N-Ice
    @Mud-N-Ice Před rokem +1

    Like Paul’s your ideas and brilliance blows my mind lol.

  • @blythewarland5459
    @blythewarland5459 Před rokem +6

    such a perfect example of why we need proper roll over protection so no one gets hurt, vehicles can be repaired, humans not so easy. so glad you guys are ok

  • @jimmymccracken9702
    @jimmymccracken9702 Před rokem +6

    I love your videos I wish the language was softer as my kids watched the c10 videos with your nephew and got hooked, I turned down the sound but please remember the things you build we want our kids to get involved in cars of all kinds too. I've got a 1928 ford roadster pickup that was a race car that I've saved, so I've got the wheels turning for them too. This was a great video with fiends having a great day. I follow the FAB RATS too, love the content. thanks ahead of time, Jim

  • @sandralutz-rodriguez2864

    Your Jeep is a beast Merlin! Seeing your winch in action was great! So glad everyone was okay and you could get the Jeep right-side up and running again.

  • @RattyFlyer
    @RattyFlyer Před rokem

    Watching your friend step over the rope gave me the willies.

  • @chriserickson3885
    @chriserickson3885 Před rokem +6

    Merlin would be a great guy to go wheelin with. This is a perfect example of how good of a mechanic he is. Figured out the power problem and got the jeep running again. His jeep is also bad ass. 🤩👍🏻👍🏻

  • @michaelbidlack5739
    @michaelbidlack5739 Před rokem +3

    That roll cage is the real MVP! That's why we have them!

  • @pctatc66
    @pctatc66 Před rokem +3

    i love that tim was laughing after that roll over

  • @mtevilone
    @mtevilone Před rokem +19

    I agree on the manual. Personally I have never liked all of the issues with automatics. Just one more thing to worry about overheating, no way to pull/push start, and today’s automatics are loaded with computers to fail. I love the chuckling from man in his upside down Jeep, no one hurt, and being able to drive it out.

  • @dioad1739
    @dioad1739 Před rokem +22

    I love everything you do Merlin all your builds and all the details you do are awesome the Jeep is another great build and I did find you from your cousin Paul y’all are very talented great people and that’s why I watch and subscribed.

  • @BenKickert
    @BenKickert Před rokem

    After watching Paul and Matt, it is refreshing to hear some real language.

  • @kaylamccall1051
    @kaylamccall1051 Před rokem +5

    Im so glad I found Matt's Off Road recovery on CZcams. Which led me to Fab Rats. Which led me to Merlin's Garage. I look for ideas on my own Jeeps. I love Merlin the most. Merlin has a work ethic and experience unrivaled by the rest of the team. I mean that with respect! I love people who are good teachers and without you guys teaching us, we would be lost and starting from scratch. Love you Merlin. Thanks for being no-nonsense but also fun and funny at the same time!

    • @autobreza7131
      @autobreza7131 Před rokem

      Seconded! I am really impressed with Merlin’s knowledge of Berkeley Jet Drives.

  • @Navyuncle
    @Navyuncle Před 10 měsíci +1

    Merlin, all I can say is you are one of the slickest Scissor Bill's that I have ever seen. You are slicker than a greased hog on ice. 😅

  • @t.l.robinson2162
    @t.l.robinson2162 Před rokem +1

    Everyone and all vehicles made it home so it was a good day wheelin'.

  • @matthewserrao2926
    @matthewserrao2926 Před rokem +1

    Old video but funny hearing about the heads on the jeep! Lingenfelter’s son plays in the adult league at my ice rink! Super nice family, David (the son) is a nice guy!

  • @Richard-pb9zu
    @Richard-pb9zu Před rokem +2

    We wheeled in those hills when we lived in Havasu from 03 to 06. Love your channel

  • @leroyll1144
    @leroyll1144 Před rokem +9

    your badass ,luv ur videos!!!!your entire clan is blessed with mad skills!!!!

  • @donaldmartin5649
    @donaldmartin5649 Před rokem

    Merlin When I first saw you when Paul came to your place I thought to myself he looks familiar and just as fast I said that's Merlin that I saw on the Welder Up show. You were the guy there that came in to make things run. You are very talented and a great builder.

  • @raymondharmon9052
    @raymondharmon9052 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the tour, awesome rides

  • @jamesr.epstein
    @jamesr.epstein Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for the wonderful knowledge. Hope all who are building one of these listened to experience.

  • @azrider2011
    @azrider2011 Před rokem +1

    Good job Merlin
    Your Chanel is Real Old School. Reminds me of my self.
    Thank you.
    Eric

  • @vincent0009
    @vincent0009 Před rokem +3

    the best part was that they were upside down and you can hear both of them laughing great

  • @levergun
    @levergun Před rokem +9

    Glad everyone was ok after the rollover. Fortunately Merlin's Off Road Recovery was close by. By the way Merlin, I LOVE your dog.

  • @allenlicher6653
    @allenlicher6653 Před rokem +3

    Glad Jim and Tim were okay, cool trail and worth the view when you got to the top!

  • @davidfarmer1666
    @davidfarmer1666 Před 9 měsíci

    Merlin, one of the good guys from the Wrecker Games, Casey LaDelle, has had his roll back truck in the shop for about two months. The shop has not been able to figure out what is wrong with his Cummins engine. I've suggested to him that he contact you because you are the Cummins guy and may be able to diagnose his problems. You are the best Cummins mechanic I have ever seen and he could sure use the expertise.
    Anyway if the two of you get together and you can help he will be grateful.
    That's about it for today.

  • @adamrehling6971
    @adamrehling6971 Před rokem

    I couldn't tell if it was laughing at first but that was the best response. 😂😂

  • @jasonkeith674
    @jasonkeith674 Před rokem +6

    I’d love to see a more detailed look into that build🙏. I have an ‘88 yj I’m wanting to build up.
    Thank you for sharing 🙏

    • @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage
      @MerlinsOldSchoolGarage  Před rokem +7

      Stay tuned because I’m building another YG and I’m gonna do a very good video it’s for a friend and it will be a budget build LS swap and I do a bunch of cool Axle stuff that you do a stock equipment

    • @jasonkeith674
      @jasonkeith674 Před rokem +1

      @@MerlinsOldSchoolGarage 🙏🙏
      I also have a stock 6.0 LS and 4l80 from my 2001 Silverado. Any pointers there would be greatly appreciated. I rewatched this video a couple times and you mentioned it’s a stroked 6.0 and now a 6.2. Please Teach me wise one 🙏🙏🙏

  • @timothysingleton6274
    @timothysingleton6274 Před rokem +2

    Merlin you and you’re cousin Paul are top notch people.

  • @richwilliams1943
    @richwilliams1943 Před rokem

    probably my favorite video on youtube. thanks for the journey

  • @megabinder
    @megabinder Před rokem +4

    Thanks for sharing your Jeep it's pretty awesome I like hearing everything you say about it Great video

  • @donalddehaven3229
    @donalddehaven3229 Před rokem +2

    Awesome day. All okay. Some battle scars but all in all you guys had fun and it was enjoyable to watch

  • @charlesharter3068
    @charlesharter3068 Před rokem +4

    My grandparents had a house in the high desert near 29 Palms, and learned to absolutely hate chollas. I am amazed the ones you were climbing around didn't cause any more issues than they did. I am happy the Jeep was the only one who had an issue, it could have been a lot worse. 3 Amigos looks like a fun one. Keep up the good work, Paul has some cool kin.

  • @paulkragthorpe5226
    @paulkragthorpe5226 Před rokem +2

    That winch set up is really cool!

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 Před rokem +1

    The first time you lost the camera I was glad you weren't attached to it, the second time, thought it was the camera and it was your mate turning over, glad their ok and the rig isn't too bad, all the best to yous and your loved ones

  • @markf.9281
    @markf.9281 Před rokem +1

    Sick! Thanks Merl and team!

  • @larss592
    @larss592 Před rokem +2

    Top notch content guys. Thx for sharing. Look forward to more.

  • @clivehorridge
    @clivehorridge Před rokem +7

    Many of the challenge trucks here use similar winch configurations, running the rope through tubing to prevent any snagging between support ‘loops’ and nylon inserts in the bumpers on exit/entry.
    Cool Jeep Merlin… ❤️🇷🇴

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 Před rokem

      Is there any lubrication like silicone added in the tube to reduce friction?

  • @roxannelomas8918
    @roxannelomas8918 Před rokem

    Living my life. Thank you.

  • @latherookie
    @latherookie Před rokem +4

    You guys are on my mechanics extrordinare list

  • @michaelosmon
    @michaelosmon Před rokem +1

    Sweet setup. Glad to have found your channel sir. You got some cool stuff going on. I appreciate you

  • @mattstone545
    @mattstone545 Před rokem

    Great work

  • @Forbye4
    @Forbye4 Před rokem

    Great episode

  • @samwest9444
    @samwest9444 Před rokem +2

    You certainly have some cool stuff Merlin

  • @av.nedelcu5910
    @av.nedelcu5910 Před rokem +4

    That was a real adventure! Glad everyone is ok! Good job 👌

  • @richw9205
    @richw9205 Před rokem

    I dig it!!! Very nice build.

  • @JamesDavis-to1hn
    @JamesDavis-to1hn Před rokem +1

    Another great and exciting video!

  • @stephenmaguire1822
    @stephenmaguire1822 Před rokem +1

    Hi Merlin, I’m over here from Fab Rats. I’m glad I found your channel thanks to Paul. I’m a subscriber now. Steve

  • @rocknhardspotcherokeexjres5959

    Love the real life action! Keep up the great work!

  • @michaelguglielmo2749
    @michaelguglielmo2749 Před rokem +2

    Nice Jeep , awesome trail fix !

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Před rokem +3

    Jeep does what you designed it for, love the winch mods and position.

  • @gregsandidge5649
    @gregsandidge5649 Před rokem +1

    That winch rigging is next-level Merlin. Nice build!

  • @scottwyckoff5483
    @scottwyckoff5483 Před rokem

    Great build, love the ideas and and how you put it all together

  • @ayletthauki5023
    @ayletthauki5023 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome Video Merlin and the Gang!!

  • @lawrenceengel3330
    @lawrenceengel3330 Před rokem +1

    That was a fun video, really enjoyed the trail havoc you all had to overcome 👌

  • @steveschmitt2849
    @steveschmitt2849 Před rokem +1

    Sweet ride Merlin for sure , well thought out 👍. Glad no one was hurt and you got the Jeep going again. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

  • @bradwiebelhaus7065
    @bradwiebelhaus7065 Před rokem +3

    Good job on the recovery.

  • @pmae9010
    @pmae9010 Před rokem +1

    Trail diagnostics, i love it!

  • @johnoldonekanole602
    @johnoldonekanole602 Před rokem +1

    WOW what an adventure . Lucky you were there to help. Stay as safe as you can .

  • @markjeepingful
    @markjeepingful Před rokem +1

    Love this video and great idea winch set up!!! Wow at the white Jeep rolled!!!

  • @jimasman550
    @jimasman550 Před rokem +1

    Great video, glad to see your winch works good with the angles you put in.

  • @TruckerChick
    @TruckerChick Před rokem

    Wheeeeee! You're really havin fun when you roll and can giggle about it. Glad everyone was OK. Awesome job getting it rollin again Merlin. The little lady is a heck of a trail boss too.

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover Před rokem +1

    Drive train is impressive. Thanks for sharing.

  • @grahamharder6511
    @grahamharder6511 Před rokem +5

    This rig is awesome! Nice build, I haven't seen the remote winch setup like that before that is a great idea. Shitty deal about the roll over, happy everyone was ok

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 Před rokem +1

      Keeps a straight on pull for rewind at the winch. All the friction points would be a problem if it is used frequently.

  • @dougbourdo2589
    @dougbourdo2589 Před rokem +1

    All in a jeep's day's work.

  • @brianheppell3321
    @brianheppell3321 Před rokem

    100% behind you with manual over auto great info thank you from the UK

  • @TheEvilOblivion
    @TheEvilOblivion Před rokem +2

    Not my first Merlin Video, I have liked every video he's been in Fabrats or other, but this was the first one I looked for and watched. Love it! He's now one of the five I look for daily. (Fabrats, Matt's, MOSG, HeavyDSparks, and Off The Ranch.) Love IT!!!

  • @walkingthruyourdata-6019

    great troubleshooting! nice!

  • @larryisreal8150
    @larryisreal8150 Před rokem +1

    Making those good memories

  • @eldonhalliburton4766
    @eldonhalliburton4766 Před rokem +1

    Thx 4 stopping and picking me up📸

  • @charlesbaker687
    @charlesbaker687 Před rokem

    Your jeep is clean, awesome set up

  • @shaggy.cm.84
    @shaggy.cm.84 Před rokem +1

    Badass rig dude. Keep doin what you do.

  • @justpain365
    @justpain365 Před rokem

    She's perrty Merlin, that's for sure. You got talent my man.. 🌺

  • @heartsky
    @heartsky Před rokem +1

    Clean and capable, nice Jeep!

  • @pennypackmtb2542
    @pennypackmtb2542 Před rokem

    So glad this was just a rollover and no humans were injured in the filming of this video. One good reason you should not crawl alone.
    The remote winch is an idea I've been thinking about for years to gain that front angle clearance. This idea needs to be explored and developed more. It's cool to see someone actually build one.

  • @johntimm7265
    @johntimm7265 Před rokem +1

    Love your Jeep Mervin.

  • @joejr9653
    @joejr9653 Před rokem +3

    The winch location is pretty interesting. 👍

  • @chrisviking428
    @chrisviking428 Před rokem +1

    That’s the coolest idea 💡 I’ve ever seen. Glad everyone was ok 👍

  • @johnhornback7878
    @johnhornback7878 Před rokem +1

    Really cool jeep.. awesome video

  • @98xj64
    @98xj64 Před rokem +1

    Glad he's ok

  • @GaryLX870D
    @GaryLX870D Před rokem +1

    Jeep sounds awesome Merlin 👌

  • @AtlasLathe
    @AtlasLathe Před rokem +13

    Keep the content coming. You can have have a channel as big as Fab RATS. Thankfully no one was hurt in the rollover and only minor damage.

  • @aarone3790
    @aarone3790 Před rokem +1

    You are such a smart man it seems you always know the right trick fir the situation ,what awesome jeep i love it

  • @stan525
    @stan525 Před 10 měsíci

    Good ya had a master mechanic on the trail.

  • @cowpolk.
    @cowpolk. Před rokem +1

    Roby's gonna love it👍

  • @davidruppel1216
    @davidruppel1216 Před rokem +2

    Nice YJ. Nice recovery I can't believe the windshield didn't Crack.