Fixing Stuff Videos from MadMatt
At MadMatt 4WD, we’ve done thousands of winch recoveries over the years. Here’s a few of our latest videos on winching techniques, winch maintenance tips and winching gear.
Wheel bearings – Why I use oil instead of grease!
Why did I stop using grease in my wheel bearings? A number of years ago I got sick of grease not properly lubricating my wheel bearings so I made a simple modification so I can now run them in oil. In this video I show you how I did it [...]
Watch VideoWheel bearings why oil is better than grease! FOLLOW UP
The time has come to open up my wheel bearing and see how they have gone with using oil in them and NOT grease!
Watch VideoUpgrade of My Rear Axle Hub Drive Studs on my 80 series Landcruiser
After my axle hub drive studs final failed I decided on an upgrade. Here is how I am going about it!
Watch VideoHow a Starter Motor Solenoid works, take a look inside!
MadMatt’s Tips on How a Starter Motor Solenoid works! I pull it apart and show you the workings of it!
Watch VideoWhats wrong with your 4×4 CV joint and axle
How do you know if you should change the axle in your 4wd? I have a bit of a look and share some thoughts on some fail points and solutions with a CV and axle shaft.
Watch VideoWhat does a Spindle Bush do plus tips about it? Shown on my Toyota 4×4 80 series
Have a look at some inside information about why your wheel bearings aren’t doing their job and how water can get in and rust out the bearings.
Watch VideoHow to Pack/Grease Wheel Bearings – Two methods
Here’s a couple of different ways to pack 4wd wheel bearings.
Watch VideoChanging Diff MadMatt’s solution!
Changing your diff oil – see MadMatt’s solution! Check out my handy home made device!!! I also give some tips and tricks that I have learnt along the way.
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