As a Power Wagon owner, I must say: That's the baddest overland vehicle EVER! And Black Bear! Internet win of the week!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

We are pretty proud of how far it has come.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I was peer pressured into it. More sketchy video to come…

@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830

Жыл бұрын

Power wagon ftw! Best overlander out there.

Wow. You guys are basically doing what I've been dreaming about doing for six years. A 500hp overland 7.3 excursion build on 37s and front coils going over black bear pass. Well done fellas 👏

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great setup. I’ve really enjoyed it.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully this series didn’t make the value of excursions go up too much. 😬

@daviddeavila8410

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo Hopefully it did 😬

@aceylaboy9773

Жыл бұрын

Maybe yu shud wake up and stop dreaming, pursue your goals

@CaptainRudy4021

Жыл бұрын

@@aceylaboy9773 oh I will. I plan on buying an excursion within the next month.

That 7.3 is a just a remarkable sound.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It's unmistakable.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

especially with some aftermarket single shot injectors

@jpoeng

Жыл бұрын

That really sounds pretty damn sick!

@jeffwatkins9495

Жыл бұрын

Almost as remarkable as a 6.0!!

@enermaxstephens1051

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffwatkins9495 I don't think anyone will remember the sound of the 6.0 like they will the 7.3. They are freakin loud and have a distinct sound. I used to have one and I wouldn't have wanted to do this trip without $2500 worth of sound deadening in that vehicle. It's would definitely get old.

as a Colorado native and local, listening to you struggle while talking at elevation has me rolling! sick video guys!!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Down here in the South we don't have to deal with much elevation.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I blame it on the virus 😂

@mondavou9408

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx I blame it on the BBQ. :-)

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@mondavou9408 yeah…that too 😂

@grantdavis5992

Жыл бұрын

Having spent summers as a child at 7000 feet elevation, I have had lots of experience acclimating to elevation. Last summer I toom my grandchildren on the Pike's Peak climb. I will admit that I had to take some deep breaths there.

Man I’ve always loved the sound of a 7.3

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It’s an unmistakable sound.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

such a legendary engine

Dude, this needs to be an ongoing series. This is fantastic!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

We are planning more trips right now.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo When you plan trips, things get broken...

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It performed pretty dang well for the first trip...

Great Build.!!!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😳

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Glad you dig it!

Looks like it's a great time for everyone, all the best to yous and your loved ones

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks we had a blast out there.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It was a blast. Thanks for watching.

I've followed this build since it began and I must say it paid off. Awesome build and awesome trip

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks it’s been a king build but worth it.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely enjoying it. Thanks for watching!

Big fun in the big country. Thanks for the ride along.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It was a good time

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for the next episode.

@danoiddano6891

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx you can count on it.

Thank you for the visit to Colorado. I miss it I am in Minnesota now and have been so lost. It's kinda sad that I need the mountains to know we're I am at. Thanks for the time you spend putting up the videos

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. We had a blast out there.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m ready to go back myself.

COLORADO IS INCREDIBLE! Mountain views for days, no video or picture can visually do justice. You must go for yourself. Been there this year for a week and would go back 10 times more if I could. Just breathtaking

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful place. I'm ready to go back myself.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Might as well make it a yearly adventure

Telluride is absolutely wonderful in the winter. But man does it look gorgeous all greened up like this!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I’m allergic to snow.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Pass would be tough in the snow 😬😊

Love this content!!!!! Didn’t skip a single second of this video!!!!! Bad ass build!!!!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for watching. Glad you liked it 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks we appreciate it! Hopefully the video does well and we can talk everyone into doing this again.

Savage video guys 😎 Stay blessed and safe travels Enjoy All your content, Thanks for sharing this experience with us

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it 👊🏻

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching our adventure.

amazing- both- colorado and excursion !!🤩

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It was a bucket list kind of trip

"Does your overlander role coal? I don't think so!" Lol, so true.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes great lines just come to us in the moment. 😬

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Definitely rolls the coals at altitude. She was breathing as hard as I was.

@montanamountainutv

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx yeah I noticed you were short on breath! Wasn't acting either! Lol, great video guys!

@downbytheriver501

Жыл бұрын

Hey there buddy.

@montanamountainutv

Жыл бұрын

@@downbytheriver501 hi Vic! Was just thinking about ya! Where you been lately?

25 ish years ago I did the same trip with my dad. We got trapped/ stuck near the top of Black Bear pass in a snow storm. Had to spend the night up there. Good times. Thanks for taking me back/ along.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

heck yeah that always makes for a good story

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

That sounds pretty horrible 😳

Excursion is literally the perfect overlander

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

pretty much

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

All the room for activities.

Cool stuff man !!! I lived around Boulder for about 6 months… riding mountain bikes and dirt bikes from about 6 k - 10 k ft. So I got used to the elevation. Then I left on my way to Sedona. I have a XR400R that I rode to the top of Pikes Peak and the Imogene Pass. Thanks for bringing back some cool memories !!! Nice job guys on this trip !!!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I’d love to do it on a Dual Sport 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

the elevation got all of us.

Ok Ive got a Suburban on 40s and tons and have been wanting to do Black Bear but wasnt sure if it would fit. Now I know! great video fellers!! Thanks for taking us with you!!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

You’ve gotta do it in reverse is you want to one-up us 😉

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

I have watched this build from the start and have to say I have enjoyed the build and all the content. It's awesome to see what it was to what it is. But it's even better because it's a HOSS

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It is definitely a different animal. Dodging flying panties everywhere I go 🤣

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Such a cool rig after all the work.

Good on you...I did all that stuff back in the mid 90's in a rental Four Runner...freaking awesome, both the scenery and the vehicle. The Alpine Loop ROCKS.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Yeah there are only a few challenges from an off-roading standpoint. It’s really just a battle of nerves, that increases with Vehicle size.

@dominicgibson9529

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx oh totally…I had my nerves tested when I got back to Denver and my cousin wanted to go do something off-road-ish. We drove out to Nederland, near Boulder, randomly picked a trail off of the highway and off we went. Problem was the only way we found to go back down turned out to be a river wash road. Took about 3 hours to do the couple miles back to the highway. Bit of a sphincter work out, but the FourRunner was awesome. Keep posting the vids…if for no other reason than to just know there’s at least one guy out there who’s jealous as all hell, and wishes he still had the one he had🤪👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

sounds like a good time HA

I’ve watched this episode idk how many times. I just took over my dads 7.3 excursion with an easy breezy 106xxx miles. I’m planning a long overland venture into Mexico for 6 months. Your build definitely gave me inspiration and great thought into how to build my rig. I’ll be towing an off-road trailer as well. Keep up the great content guys💪

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Good Luck with the build.

Awesome trail. i cant wait to make it out there!!!!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It’s worth the trip

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth the journey.

Honestly one of the most fun and entertaining overland videos I’ve ever seen. I got an 04 2500 suburban with the 8.1L on 35’s. Gives me tons of confidence and motivation to take on this trail with my dad someday. Safe travels, and cheers gentlemen 🍻💯😎

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

The ole Big Block Burb 😎. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Glad you dig it, we had a ton of fun making the trip.

@3katd

Жыл бұрын

The gas mileage is so bad on that stock its like 9 mpg… so how you gonna drive it on 35’s??? Whats it get? 9 gallons per mile???

@delatorre_2395

Жыл бұрын

@@3katd I’ll let you figure that out bud. Worry about your own truck if you have one, and I’ll worry about mine. Have a good day lol

@3katd

Жыл бұрын

@@delatorre_2395 Grumpy man you are “BUD” 💀💀💀

Awesome video. That takes massive cahoonas to take an Excursion on those trails. Job well done, men.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Fine line between brave and dumb. Not sure which side of the line we’re on 😂

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It is not as bad as most think when the weather is good

Looks like fun, but scary at the same time. Great job!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It was!

Dang, this video makes me miss my Excursion even more. I'd love to see an aluminum 6.7 powered Excursion in my driveway some day... can't wait to see what you do with it in Moab!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Alum-Scursion! That just sounds expensive 🤑

@wraith511802003

Жыл бұрын

7.3 liter godzilla powered supercharged Excursion..

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@wraith511802003 believe it it not, we’ve actually discuss a 7.3 Godzilla swap in an excursion. Never know….

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Maybe Ford will make another one eventually

@wraith511802003

Жыл бұрын

I got a 2000 X with the 7.3 i am gonna build out for overlanding. 450 HP for me.. lol but i am looking at portal axels for the lulz...

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Putting that Carli gear to good use, love it.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Rides so smooth.

Good video guys I must say. Doing this in 2wheel drive with good tires prove it can be done with skill friends and patience 👌

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

We did have 6300 pounds on the rear axle 🤓

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

2 Low helps

With this video you have answered two nagging questions I’ve had for years….. Will my X make it up and over Black Bear Pass. Yes. Do I want to do it? Nope. Thanks for posting this vid. It was awesome. Been through Telluride numerous times and always wanted to do BBP.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It definitely takes a good spotter and a lot of peer pressure 😂

@bmwmachinist

Жыл бұрын

Well my “spotter”/co-pilot/wife puckered up on last dollar road on two separate trips out there. No way she’s gonna bless of on BBP.😂

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

I'd do it again. HA

I love those 7.3 excursions, awesome rigs, I have a 7.3 f350 that I rarely use and should sell, but it's to good of a vehicle to get rid of.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

They hold their value that is for sure. I drove a 7.3 F250 for years and sold it for what I paid for it.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Early Super Duties were just very robust trucks.

@TobyCostaRica

Жыл бұрын

IMO now is the best time to sell with the sky high used prices. I had a truck i kept for 19 years that I never thought I’d sell but hate seeing it sit there just weathering away, paying registration, maintenance, etc when I drive it 50 miles a year if that.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@TobyCostaRica definitely a good time to sell if you have something you don’t use. Doubt anyone would pay me what I’d need to let the Excursion go 🤑

@leardi58

Жыл бұрын

Let me know if you're interested

Awesome rig! Looks great, sounds great! 🔥❤️

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Be sure to check out the other videos in the series 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

A lot of work has gone into this beast.

@V8AmericanMuscleCar

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I know how it goes, I have an old $hitty Jeep. 😁

I guide for San Yuan Backcountry Advetures in Silverton and we use a v10 Excursion for tours all the time . I took it over engineer cinnamon hurricane and California passes full of customers this summer. 🙌 Incredible video of BB pass in the Beast of an Excursion.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Cool. I did those passes as well with my Family the following week. The only sketchy ones we did (just the guys) were BBP, Imogene, and Mineral Creek.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Now that sounds like a fun job!

Steak for dinner, steak for breakfast? Subscribed.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

5 ай бұрын

It was a good diet. I lost like 10lbs on this trip. Beer, steak and eggs 👍

Makes me feel better about doing it in my Gen 1 Raptor. Sweet rig too.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

should do it no problem

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Not sure which rig I’d rather be in. They are both wide trucks.

@LPerez

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx I've done all other trails in that area in my Raptor, just need a good spotter for the narrow sides after the steps.

The sliding on that tight switchback puckered me up!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Might have made a few skid marks on that trail 😵‍💫

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

got them real good brakes

She is a beast fellas…. 😂❤love it keep it coming.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

3 ай бұрын

it did well out there

I tried imogene in that same direction In my regular cab F250 but was losing traction after tomboy mine so couldn’t make it up. I think maybe I just don’t have enough weight on the back so I was losing traction on the loose rocks. Badass that y’all made it!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

That could be. These BFGs are soft so they get good traction.

@superdutyohv3401

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I think I’m switching to the knobby KM2 because I was on KO2’s. They don’t have enough knob.

I feel your pain with the altitude, I moved from Georgia to northern Utah 😁

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

He was struggling hard 😅

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Still haven’t caught my breath.

Sweet!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It was a great time.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Such a good time

Wow I love it !!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

good times

Well you answered my question if full size truck could do it...but after watching excursions locked up and sliding in hairpin curve no thanks on full size standard transmission...pucker factor big...NoGuts NoGlory😄😄👍👍

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

People have done it in full-size CCSB trucks. Which are definitely longer wheelbase than me. The Ex has the same wheelbase as a Jeep Gladiators.

@Tomcat8911

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx I. Guess I have to much pucker factor..long way down&I'm not afraid of heights..lol

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t that bad. But I wasn’t driving either. 😬

After seeing Bleepin's video on Black Bear Pass, 20 seconds in and I've already got anxiety 🤣

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It’s a fun trail. Not as crazy as they make it out to be. I’d run it in a bone stock jeep without question.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I’d recommend a smaller vehicle for BBP 😂

@bryanlewis8891

Жыл бұрын

Yeah pretty intelligent of Bleepin to head out on Black Bear with dark clouds rolling in. You gotta keep an eye on the sky and on the weather forecast when doing any of the Colorado passes but especially Black Bear.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@bryanlewis8891 us East Coast boys don’t know any better. Well… we learned a little from Bleepi’s misfortune.

@bryanlewis8891

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx I'm glad their stupidity was a teachable moment. I know I would have lots to learn if I were to try the Eastern wheeling.

Congrats on your Excursion. I've had 2 of them and enjoyed them tremendously. Current one has over 200k on it. They are awesome vehicles. Look forward to seeing what you're going to do with yours.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

3 ай бұрын

Right on!

Seemed like one hell of a ride to Telluride! Enjoyed the video

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It was a good time!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It was… scenic 😳

Looks like a great trip and seeing some stuff you probably wouldn’t have seen without a well built rig to get you there. Kinda confused if the excursion was built to take “overlanding” purely to make fun of overlanding, or it was built for the same purpose most people build an overland rig which is to have a vehicle that gets you places most couldn’t go. I understand that you did it in 2 wheel drive, but i don’t think anyone would take a bone stock 2 wheel drive excursion over BBP. The 20 k worth of suspension under that thing did its job well.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Built to Overland. Not a joke. Matt wasn’t sure about the Overland thing… I converted him with the Excursion. And no, I’m not advocating that anyone do BBP in a stock 2wd. We had lots of clearance, KM3, and 6300lbs on the rear tires. Plenty of grip.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

I thought overlanding was silly before this trip but it changed my mind.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I could see where you might come to that conclusion. But we just like to joke. Most hardcore off-roaders “Overland” with as Jeep Cherokee, Coleman Tent, and a bottle of cheap whiskey. I like creature comforts.

@collincaskey5930

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx i thought that i was catching the mood of the video correct, but to be up front, I haven’t gotten to watch the build out fully, or know the backstory. I’m sure I’ve missed a ton of context so my bad if the comment seemed “overlandy”. I live in ATL, have a jeep that i tent camp out of, and a GX470 that i built for out west trips. Build for the conditions you’re going to be in. I love that excursion build and even though BBP isn’t technically that difficult. If you’re a guy from out east looking over those switch backs for the first time, its a different kind of uncomfortable and excitement.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@collincaskey5930 we got passed by a fella in a GX470 on BBP. It was his first time and he was doing it solo. Bigger balls than me! I think if you'd seen the series and known how much work and money went into this thing, you'd know we didn't build it to make of fun of anybody. So... go watch the rest of the series 😉

Well if you figure out that's what's fun well you lived keep it up I'll look forward to these videos

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It was a great time. Ready to do it again.

@ericeaklor6702

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx keep the videos coming

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Plenty of trails and mountain passes still to conquer

I am 100% with your buddies they have no problem walking down and watching you drive

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I would have done the same If I weren't driving.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Someone had to spot and video.

Did this pass on a KLR650. Went down on the Ouray side with sunlight going away, one of the most challenging rides I've done. Great video!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

I bet that was fun

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I’d love to do it on a Dual Sport.

Love this build and trip! I just sold my '01 ex to my son, and I bought an '02. We love them! My wife is even looking at one now. 7.3!!!!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

8 ай бұрын

They are solid vehicles and great platforms to build on

Good job. I'm inspired

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Mission Accomplished

What a beast

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

She’s girthy 😳

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

it put in some work on this trip

I was clinching on Black Bear in my 2 door Rubicon. Ya'll are crazy!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

wheelbase is your friend LMAO

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It's called Knucklehead Garage for a reason. 😛😛😛

you guys are wild taking Bear Pass!!!! hats off to you

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Not wild…foolish. 😂

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It was easy

@scottChapman25

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo word has it driver seat has a permanent pinch crease in the middle of the seat from this trip.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

probably right about that

Dream rig! Semper Fi!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Fellow crayon eater 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It works better than I could have ever imagined.

@sgt_oj

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx 100%, I have a WA USMC license plate "CRAYONS" on my daily

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@sgt_oj classic 😂

Fawk, your rig is badass! Nice

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It turned out even better than I’d hoped 💪🏼

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It has come a long way.

Saw you guys up on Imogene pass this past Thursday!!! Rig looks awesome!!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

9 ай бұрын

The boys have been out there testing it out again this year on all kinds of mountain passes

That is my DREAM vehicle!!!!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It is one of a kind now.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

There is no substitute 👍

Heck yeah!!!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Living LARGE 😎

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

good times

@ThreeOhTwoBOSS

Жыл бұрын

Nothing like seeing an 11k plus Suv sliding down a trail like a quad. Question, was upgrading the brakes worth it? Haha

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

@@ThreeOhTwoBOSS the brakes were his friend on this one 😂

Love your Excursion, I have a 4x4 '97 Diesel Suburban, cool 😎 video guys!- Mr.Peloncito

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks it has been a fun build!

Ford Super Duty/Excursion pump tip... when you're trying to run the larger fill-up nozzle at the pump, you may want to snag a 2002+ filler neck, and do the harpoon mod to the tank. That way, you can fill up at the Semi pumps without issues.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Didn’t realize the 2002 had the loosy goosy.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Good call. I never had this issue on my 2002. Harpoon mod has already been done.

Makes me wish I still had my 2002 F250 7.3 Powerstroke! Have to hand it to you boys, we just made the trip from Alabama to Silverton and stayed the last two weeks of Sept. Didn't overland...trailered our YJ's out there and rented a mountain cabin to trail ride for two weeks. Congrats to you, my cajones ain't as big as softballs and there is no way I would have done that in a four door, full size truck. I thoroughly enjoyed this video!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It was easier than we thought

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Not sure if we have big ballz or little brains...

Took the blackbear --> telluride --> imogene pass loop myself with my Isuzu Trooper a few years ago. It's the best time!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

amazing views out there.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It’d be hard to beat the views on that loop.

Atlanta to Amarillo Texas up 287 across 160 to I-25 to Denver, or 87 into Clayton New Mexico to I-25. Less traffic great views. Gallup New Mexico up to shippin rock and head west towards the 4 corners then mighty 5 in Utah. Great overland trails. I’m a retired truck driver from canton Georgia, now live in southern utah.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good route

Ya no thanks.... Sketchy, shelf rds suck. I'll stick to rocks and sand. Great vid guys.. 👍👍 Lake Havasu 🌞 Az

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It’s just a little trail no biggie 😂

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It’s not for everyone, including me 😂

@bquade70

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo yup, and I always drive 55.. 😁

Dream rig

@BustedKnuckleVideo

6 ай бұрын

It’s a beast

Yall are some brave souls taking a fullsize rig on Black Bear!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It wasn't that bad. Didn't even have to use 4wd.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Nope. We’re just dumb.

@35jdub

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I was mainly just thinking about that wheelbase on those switchbacks. But I guess y'all's rig has a bit of a better turn radius with the upgraded suspension. I have a 99 7.3L super duty and that sucker would need an 8 point turn haha

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

the coil swap helped turning radius for sure.

I used to take Phantom Canyon Road back and forth to work everyday. "Purdy" ride!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It’s a very scenic drive. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

that would be a fun daily drive

I remember seeing you guys up there.. Thought you was crazy for taking that heavy full size over black bear.. I'm in the red jeep at 24:12 My first time on Black Bear as well.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Small world. That’s cool. Thanks for watching 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, we are a little crazy

Damn it that looks fun! Yup still in Alaska, 1 more year

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Surely there’s fun in Alaska. And mosquitos…

@brentbeiler7051

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx there was, been here since 75 done it!!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

@@brentbeiler7051 Alaska would be a fun place to overland

Just subscribed!!!! Awesome video guys!! Bad ass rig!!!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Channel!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it 👊🏻

Power Wagon owner here too, and I too am jealous. I've always wanted a similarly set Power Stroke Excursion. I saw one a few years ago that had a manual trans swap from an f-250 that would be the cats ass.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't want a manual for all of this offroading

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I’m lazy! I want that thing to shift itself. I wish it would street itself 😂

Showed them jeep boys what's up. Never mess with a old Ford !! That's amazing you ran in 2wd then up Imogene. I've ran both trails in my F-150.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Maybe I should do it in my 71 Highboy 🧐

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

you and your projects list...

@comptonoverland7442

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx I ran it in a built up 99 F-150 and about 50 other Colorado and Moab trails. Jeeps and Toyotas will give you a look when your in a truck on the trails. Sometimes even ask you if you know what's above and below like you can't handle it. They almost want to say what are you doing on these trails ?? My answer is kicking your ass. I built my rig part for part over many years. I run tons of trails year around and have done way more than most so called built Jeeps in Colorado. Many trails I seen people bailing off but the big Ole F-150 goes to the top and down the other side.

We did the alpine loop over the summer. Incredible trail and views

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Challenging in a rig this big, but definitely worth it for the views.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

that one camping spot was perfection

I used to drive a Chevy 5500 Kodiak with the long wheel base and a long steel dump bed on it. It weighed 11,500 pounds empty. That Excursion is insanely heavy for it's size! Holy lol!!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

well it is lifted and loaded down with a lot of gear plus 4 grown dudes

'05 Ex 6.0 Eddie 230k and loved this video, mine is NOT 11k! but, its not the 7.3 as I would have hoped. I like the set-up especially the spare tire/storage bumper. Cant get into the overhead tent, disabled (USMC/USAF) and would make it even worse if I had to piss in the middle of the night. I need to find the build video, always looking for new ways to step up my rig. People always underestimate what these beasts can do, I make it in places that would make jeeps blush. Dont listen to the haters, you be you and keep on trucking

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty far up there. It wouldn’t be a viable option of I weren’t so tall. A shorter person would struggle setting it up and taking it down. I keep a small ladder onboard to help.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Just wait until you see what we do with it in Moab.

This rig is bad ass. The build series was very entertaining. Also that is the best sounding 7.3 I have heard. Usually they sound super lazy in my opinion.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty spicy when I turn it up 😉 thanks 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

dual fuel pumps, big turbo, big injectors. It makes all the difference.

@ZJ_Rubicon

Жыл бұрын

Yea I watched the build and you guys did a lot of work to make it get up and go!

That engine sounds so sweet

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Bigger turbo and performance injectors make them sound good

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like dinosaur souls leaving the chat.

Well I hadn't put eyes on Black Bear to see if my Ex would fit, because yeah you can't turn around past the peak. That one washout of the road is the spot I needed to see about. People who don't wheel an Ex have no idea where it can and can't fit. Now I know and now I will make the drive across the state. Sweet, thanks.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

No problem with a good spotter 👍. Do it!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It is worth the trip for sure, just watch the weather.

@thatrealba

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo I'm al old hand at alpining and offroading, plus I'm basically a Colorado native at this point. Weather changes are a way of life for us lol! Glad you guys had fun.

Loved this video. So cool. When buying a used excursion how do you know what you’re buying is something reliable enough to take into the wilderness vs some busted junk?

@BustedKnuckleVideo

4 ай бұрын

We rebuilt the entire truck so we know

Nice build. I want to set up my Suburban similar. If i get my hands on a 2500 Burb, i will surely Duramax swap it.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

5 ай бұрын

Would ride nice on IFS

big or not, you guys got balls of steel =]

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Balls of Gold. It’s like balls of steel but more expensive…and softer 🥜

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It isn't as bad as people make it out to be. Now in a thunderstorm that would be another story.

I live 2 mintues from the north side of phantom canyon. I probably saw you drive by and didnt even realize. I also own a 7.3 excursion.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful spot. You going to take your Excursion over Black Bear ? 🫣

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

That would be an epic place to live

GREAT VIDEO. I feel your pain, I left GA to MT and WA back in may of 2022, in ram 3500 for 3.5 months off work, little over 8k miles and over $4k+ of diesel burned through. Would do it again!! Hope Summer of 2023 fuel will be lower!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! I hope the prices fall as well. Won’t stop me if they don’t 🤷🏻‍♂️

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

I miss $2 diesel so hard right now

Minute 30 and 44 second had me puckered!

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

it was sketchy!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

who's idea was this anyway???

Hey man, great videos! Love the dad jokes to by the way.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Dad jokes are my superpower.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed them!

@TJackSurvival

Жыл бұрын

@@freedomworx if I put my cowboy hat and my cowboy boots on does that mean I’m ranch dressing?

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@TJackSurvival wow. That’s so…Dad 🫡

Thank you for posting this. I've been wondering if my excursion can fit down Black Bear. If I make it through transplant I plan to take mine out that way.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if your talking about an engine transplant or an organ, but good luck either way. Get out and enjoy that Ex 💪🏼

@jayd.pollard7403

Жыл бұрын

Kidney transplant. Thank you.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Good luck on the transplant. The Ex can do it no problem.

@jayd.pollard7403

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo thank you

i like ur truck...fun adventures

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

can't wait to do more

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

We had a blast!

Hell those rigs are around 9800 stock!!! LOL Great work on the narrow trails!!!

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

I think the curb weight is about 8k stock for a 4wd 7.3. 9900 is the GVWR

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

they are hefty

the want for a Scursion is real

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Buy you must.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Follow us for more ways of making bad financial decisions.

@karrb0n

Жыл бұрын

@@BustedKnuckleVideo don't you tempt me with a horrible idea

That was a cute little dirt road. Y’all should see if that excursion can handle a little trail in my neck of the woods, they named a jeep after it.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

I think it would do the rubicon no problem. We went to moab after this so we actually had to use 4wd and the lockers. Day 1 video is up- kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmhpj6-JaJOwdtI.html

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Probably not the weapon I'd choose for the Rubicon, but I'm pretty sure we could traverse it.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

might as well give it a shot!

My MegaLander certainly rolls coal - hard too! Lol my 2005 looks just like yours. Need to fine tune the set up so my boys and I can follow your path! Love it! I need to get those leafs off the front, and get those coil overs. Already running 37 12.5 18 but I need to steer! Lol What set up you guys running?

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

You must have a Mega Cab??? I have a Carli Coilover setup for a 2005-07 Super Duty up front. It’s a lighter spring rate surprisingly. I am running their radius arms as well. Hydro Assist is from Lee Power Steering. We’re have a full build series on this channel.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Here is the build video- kzread.info/dash/bejne/houVlbmvqK3UecY.html

@tonymarazzo289

Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Great videos. I love love love my Excursion!

@tonymarazzo289

Жыл бұрын

Mine is a 6.0! Stage 2

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

@@tonymarazzo289 so you’re a gambler 😉

I gotta go grab some stickers for my xj. Yall be kicking ass lol

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support 👍

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah thanks!

Great to see fellow Georgia Man doing non Georgia Man stuff. Great video guys

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s a long drive, but with it. Can’t get those views in Dixie.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

It is funny how much we like going out West. I wouldn't want to live out there though.

I'm just glad that you brought cast iron pans along for even more weight! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

We cook steaks like men on Cast Iron not some hippie dippie non stick BS.

Blackbear Pass (and all those mtn pass roads) is probably a beer drinkin' back road for the locals. Surprised you didn't see a couple old-timers in a 2wd 1989 S10 with a case of Milkwaukee's Best in the floorboard...

@BustedKnuckleVideo

Жыл бұрын

there were a few old trucks driving around.

@freedomworx

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I think someone did it on a Snapper lawnmower just last week.

That thing rocks way too much for my comfort level. Whew doggies that was scary.

@BustedKnuckleVideo

7 ай бұрын

It handled it all pretty well