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Fab Rats' monster wrecker starts with a 389-pound wheel

Military axles and giant beadlock tires arrive as Paul and the crew begin their next tow-truck build.

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Why this story? The channel's weekly summary: what went up this week, what is drawing views now, and where the channel stands among similar channels.

We're Building a MONSTER Tow Truck... Sorry Murphys Diesel!

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2:44The crew collects heavy-duty military axles for the monster tow truck.
6:07An electrical problem interrupts the collection, and the crew swaps a relay.
7:54Giant wheels get black paint before the crew mounts the beadlock tires.
11:43A hoist lifts one mounted wheel assembly onto the scale.
14:45Pressure-washing and inspection reveal stiff bearings and axle parts needing attention.
17:42A trip toward Chad's shop includes a scrapyard stop for replacement doors.

Fab Rats has heavy lifting to do before its new wrecker can lift anything else. Paul and the crew collect military axles, paint the giant wheels black and wrestle the tires into place. One mounted assembly weighs roughly 389 pounds. Even getting the parts ready is a project.

"We're Building a MONSTER Tow Truck... Sorry Murphys Diesel!" was the most watched of the week's two uploads, reaching more than half a million views. The preparations come with a practical interruption: the wrecker collecting parts develops an electrical problem, prompting a relay swap. Back at the shop, the acquired axles need attention too, with stiff bearings and rebuild kits on the job list.

Viewers are already sketching alternatives in the comments. Some suggest a tilt front clip; others had hoped Paul would use the Peterbilt cab he has tucked away. The familiar banter between Paul, Wrecker Rick and Matt gets a mention too.

The other new upload, "Our Wood Truck Has One BIG Problem We Didn't See Coming!", puts the homemade dump bed under a heavy firewood load and adds another muddy recovery. It is currently drawing views fastest, while the earlier road trip to collect a daughter's dream car, a 1965 Ford Mustang, remains busy alongside both new projects.

Subscriber growth has accelerated, with most of the past month's additions arriving this week. Daily viewing is also comfortably above the channel's usual level. Among nearby building and DIY channels, THE FLIPPED PIECE and WeldTube are having lively viewing days too. Fab Rats' week, though, has a particularly substantial object at its center: a tow truck whose wheels already require a hoist.

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What viewers say

I like your idea on a new wrecker. But I was truly hoping you were going to use that Peterbilt cab you have stashed away.
@James-ib3xcSee it on YouTube
A C-70 tilt front clip on the wrecker would be cool
@randybrechbiel9748See it on YouTube
I love the friendly banter that goes on between Wrecker Rick, Paul and Matt
@mattbrooks676See it on YouTube

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Remembering back when TOM was new to your channel. He hardly ever spoke seldom in the videos...........now I cannot imagine life without TOM. He is a super nice guy,with a lot of humor and talent. I cannot imagine FAB RATS without his presents. Thanks Paul and Michelle.
@gerryhartung736See it on YouTube
Saw the thumbnail on the notification and couldn't start the video soon enough. Can't wait to see the monster come to life!
@mattriley339See it on YouTube
Those TIRES!! Just dang! Can’t wait to see it at the Off Road Games!
@jimsdimideas5383See it on YouTube
The Millitary axle are the coolest part and the squarebody
@DSMOTORSPORTSSee it on YouTube
This looks like an interesting build, looking forward to watching. 👍
@YukonWhite-i2lSee it on YouTube