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Wouldn't the same thing have happened to Rutledges' trailer driving like that even if the hitch wasn't unlocked? Good show anyway.

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Wouldn't the same thing have happened to Rutledges' trailer driving like that even if the hitch wasn't unlocked? Good show anyway.

 

I keep Laughing at Adam, He Keeps BREAKING Fords. first, he busted his driveshaft in the truck Challenge, and he did TWO things to his current 4X4 (busted the C-Clip in his rear end, and Rolled it on its right side!).

 

EDIT: Whoops, make that THREE Things, he just cut his Bronco apart!

 

EDIT 2: The Moron Just blew his Repaired Left Rear Tire, and like a DUMBA*&%, He Dumped his Spare to save weight!

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I forgot they had those infamous c-clips. haha hilarious stupid fords.

 

Im partial to jeeps so I really wish Tanner had won. He would have if there was more off-roading.

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i found the episode good, i had my money on the bronco or blazer...the wrangler is a great platform but that motor...way too weak

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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I forgot they had those infamous c-clips. haha hilarious stupid fords.

 

Im partial to jeeps so I really wish Tanner had won. He would have if there was more off-roading.

 

 

You realize nearly every half ton ever made has c-clip axles right? As do Jeeps. Crappy D30 and D35s usually.

 

Didn't catch the show regardless. Watched it two or three times last season and hated it. The BBC one might hate on US stuff a bit too much but at least they're entertaining.

Mckenzie Senior Enthusiast

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Im a K5 man to begin with so that's where i had my money. With that being said i knew whatever vehicle the dumb new yorker got would be trashed beyond belief!

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I must be a real nerd because I laugh my a$$ off every time I watch that show. The season opener was a bit boring but this episode had me laughing so loud my wife came out to the garage to see what all the commotion was. :cheers: Of course I usually have a few "pops" in me by the time the show comes on so that may help. :D

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I like the show too, as well as the British version. I watch it all the time. I was curious as to why the Ford won and why the Chevy wouldn't smoke down the tires. Oh well...it's all in fun I suppose.

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I like the show too, as well as the British version. I watch it all the time. I was curious as to why the Ford won and why the Chevy wouldn't smoke down the tires. Oh well...it's all in fun I suppose.

 

Rutledge didn't turn off traction control or stabilitrak in the duramax. Meanwhile tanner turned all of that stuff off in the ford.

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