Finnegan's Garage Ep.46: Revolutionary Hydraulic Suspension for My Chevy C10 Truck

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  • I tend to switch my focus from one project vehicle to the next depending on what is happening in my life, what parts I have in my garage, and how good the waffles taste in the morning. During the period of time that I made this video the planets were aligned so that my homies from MRC Fabrication could hang out at my garage and help jump start the rejuvenation of my 1967 Chevrolet C10 truck, a project that i began nearly 10 years ago, got running, sold and then bought back last summer.
    The C10 is a bagged, body dropped and LT4-swapped rocker-dragging show truck. When my friends and I first put it together all I cared about was being as low as possible and tucking 22-inch inch wheels inside of the fenders. We accomplished that back in 2007 when the truck first hit the road with an LS2 under the hood. After buying the truck back last summer (without the LS2) my tastes had changed; I still wanted a really low truck but I also wanted it to be fast and handle well.
    With that in mind I began installing an Chevrolet Performance supercharged LT4 engine (think Z06 Corvette!) and a Tremec Magnum six-speed manual gearbox. I got as far as completing the exhaust system when I met Jimmy Bullard. Jimmy told me about a new suspension design he was working with Mittler Bros on and it sounded like the exact thing I needed to make this truck handle the way I wanted it to.
    In this video I'll show you how we replaced the fabricated front clip and suspension system with MRC's mandrel bent frame rails, aluminum spindles, and Flaming River rack and pinion steering. Then we'll show you all about this revolutionary suspension system that utilizes hydraulic fluid to raise and lower my truck but not in the traditional sense. These Hydroshox contain a coilover-type damper within a hydraulic cylinder. The cylinder does the ride hight adjustment and the coilover controls the handling characteristics.
    Although I've got a lot of work to finish before I'll get to road test the truck, this video will cover the install and in the end you can see the truck lift up and down. And, yes, I will buy a set of wheels that fit the truck better. For more information visit the links below.
    Thanks for watching.
    -mike
    www.mittlerbro...
    / 1027483106
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    www.fsmgarage.com

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  • @DEBOSSGARAGE
    @DEBOSSGARAGE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Cant wait to get going on our 64 C10 Duramax build. Couple jobs to get out of the way first. We just found a kneeling factory air ride bus frame to sit it on. Still only half as cool as this project. Years in the making but totally worth it.

    • @Deftonesdsm
      @Deftonesdsm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      DEBOSS GARAGE I WANA SEE THE AUDI QUATRO ON ROADKILL!!

    • @bryanroupe8646
      @bryanroupe8646 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      When did they do a audi ?

    • @ijmodified
      @ijmodified 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bryan Roupe deboss garage did the audi it's sick as fuck you need to to check out there channel like now lol

    • @cgnadt1
      @cgnadt1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      DEBOSS, you're a real dude making a living who has fun with this stuff, keep it going.

    • @DEBOSSGARAGE
      @DEBOSSGARAGE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We plan on bringing the Audi to as many Roadkill events that we can this year

  • @thompy97
    @thompy97 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Finnegan for making these great c10 videos plus all the other ones, I find them very educational and I like learning how to do things the proper ways. That c10 is what I hope to build one day except a 68 with the bigger back window, I know the 67 is iconic with their small back windows but hey everyone has their preferences. Love this upgrade you did and hope you enjoy it. Thanks again

  • @karriebhurgari3933
    @karriebhurgari3933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Finally more c10 good job mike!!!

    • @markolguin7917
      @markolguin7917 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Karrie Bhurgari II

    • @johnbeer5242
      @johnbeer5242 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Karrie Bhurgari yeah but your car in the picture kills the comment😨

    • @johnbeer5242
      @johnbeer5242 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @iansprojects3081
    @iansprojects3081 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do u own most of my most favorite things i don't know and i don't care i just love watching n getting ideas and insperation , when ever i dont feal like working on a personal project i just binge watch roadkill , dirt every day and your you tube channel and i gets me fired up and motivated

  • @colinmcdonald3669
    @colinmcdonald3669 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "This piece of angled aluminum will guide me so i can make a straight cut, to go along with my crooked videography" lovely comment, but on a serious note the camera work has massively improved man your even defending the shot from people that getting the way shows your well aware of everything, it's nice stuff !

    • @CGT80
      @CGT80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The video was good, but the audio sucked. The toolbox drawers behind the camera were louder than the guys talking and it seemed to vary. I'm not sure if he is using a good external mic or what is going on, but there is plenty of room for improvement based on watching other youtubers. The music levels are also very loud compared to the dialogue and it suck having to adjust the volume constantly. He has great content and personality, so hopefully he will get better with his mics and editing audio and have a show that just as good as some of the others I watch. I know a lot of work goes into shooting video and editing, on top of already doing the wrenching.

  • @DavidFrostbite
    @DavidFrostbite 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The disassembly of that was so cool to watch. "How are we going to take this apart? Oh, easy, just pick it up." This is why I like old cars. It's basically just giant metal lego pieces.

  • @thewakz
    @thewakz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I was going to guess $8k for this suspension, $5k is actually decent, very cool idea.

    • @prairiefarmer5994
      @prairiefarmer5994 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Wakz I agree. Any decent ride tech kit runs about the same.

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And this is a lot more advanced than the Ridetech stuff, not to mention the shock comes custom tuned. Ridetech definitely offers some nice, high quality, well designed product, but I've always thought that they've had a bit of a "Ridetech tax" in their pricing. The margins on this setup must be much tighter than a typical Ridetech conversion kit.

    • @MinneFab
      @MinneFab 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was going to say, that isn't bad being the latest and greatest for lowered guys. Coming from desert truck suspension world, where 5k barely gets your front or back setup, let alone coilovers/bypasses.

    • @TheHandiest16
      @TheHandiest16 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m confused on the z06 motor lol they said 10k with a trans wiring etc... all digitally controlled with bank cut offs for MPG how on earth does the US do that when a less powerful Ferrari Ashton Lamborghini etc its a solid 300k to replace a drivetrain at least my exp a guy brought a 94diablo for a clutch and ingnition work and it cost 84k

    • @109268
      @109268 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris Devine The US has access to a great quantity of pushrod based performance motors, which are generally cheaper and lighter, but not nearly as efficient or advanced as botique engine builders. The trade off between latest and greatest engineering and pushrod is cost to hp ratio.

  • @wetslippyhands2473
    @wetslippyhands2473 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad and I are working on a 68 c10 long bed. Has a straight six with a three on the tree. Best looking truck ever.

  • @SWETHOR02
    @SWETHOR02 6 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    Just saw the c10 and ive never clicked so fast in my entire life

    • @theycallmecubo
      @theycallmecubo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FaCe Vattenkanna this is the truest thing I’ve read all day

    • @XxtiBuNxX
      @XxtiBuNxX 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here haha

    • @mero5478
      @mero5478 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FaCe Vattenkanna same

    • @tmac_56
      @tmac_56 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SAME !!!
      I wanna see this thing on proper wheels one day, and driving.. eventually haha

    • @Aseutester
      @Aseutester 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FaCe Vattenkanna; have you been waiting for months too?!

  • @Mrbdubi
    @Mrbdubi 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this build, the backstory is cool and relatable, that not every project has single vision start to finish. Its evolved with new engine and suspension technology. Unique and cool to see. More c10!!!

  • @xippzap
    @xippzap 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice to have minions with skills...Wait that would be "Finions" Finnegan's and his merry group of Finions........

  • @Korruptionen
    @Korruptionen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm usually not a huge fan of these trucks, but when they are well built as this is, how can I not be? Great job, Finnegan.

  • @TheStwat
    @TheStwat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Finally, a real episode of Finnegan's Garage and not the Flannegans and Wibble podcast !

    • @bighotwheelz
      @bighotwheelz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a C10 enthusiast, I like this build...

  • @TheRyancamaro
    @TheRyancamaro 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally best way to pick my day up, I just got home from work opened TH-cam for music and I saw it was the Mittler Brothers Hydroshocks video and I am immediately sucked in

  • @pablocruise678
    @pablocruise678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Lucky’s twin shows up!!

    • @GarryFullerSr
      @GarryFullerSr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's to Funny Pablo.

    • @festol1
      @festol1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Though the same :)

    • @darkside9162
      @darkside9162 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought he was lucky too.

    • @Combo223
      @Combo223 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha i also thought it was lucky, right in the beginning.

  • @Al-of3zp
    @Al-of3zp 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finnegan your vids are awesome! No fluff, no fake drama and it's quick, no waiting 10 episodes to do up a bolt. Keep it up mate

  • @StreetMachine18
    @StreetMachine18 6 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    I dont understand why aren’t you guys yelling and screaming at each other and slamming doors? Where is the drama? Oh wait this isn’t orange county choppers on the discovery channel! Carry on.

    • @gregh7457
      @gregh7457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      thats that hollyweird shit. no place for it with real people

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't know why people say the American Chopper shit was staged - it's quite obvious that some personalities were legitimately clashing, you don't need a Hollywood script writer to tell you to not get along with someone that you work with every single day. The saying of "don't mix business and family" existed long before reality TV, and for good reason(my dad drives me fucking nuts, not enough to yell at each other like imbeciles but that's not to say that friends and their family's didn't/don't).
      While the comment was obviously sarcastic, if not cynical(just like I live my life...), it still goes without saying that working on a personal project in your garage is significantly different than working on customer work all day everyday with the same people for years on end.

    • @doffe19
      @doffe19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It Was staged, at first. But pretend to hate someone for a long enough time, the hate turns real.

    • @CGT80
      @CGT80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The so called reality shows appear to be a mix of staged or encouraged drama, misleading events and timelines, and real personalities and problems. My neighbor knew a guy who had a yard full of old dodge/mopar cars and a company wanted to shoot a show where they would build him a singe very nice hot rod in trade for them using and disposing of a bunch of the junk yard cars. He reported that they moved some of his old cars, but didn't do much with them, although they did build him a car. It was basically a fabricated story for entertainment. Gold Rush is another that doesn't meet the eye, and some of the cast members have commented that production has their hand in getting reactions to make drama and they pick and choose what is shown. Unfortunately, you can't full trust youtube people either. Sarah n tuned, was a guy and has become mostly a woman, and guys are falling all over her. She was a mechanic in the service and makes good videos, but finding out she wasn't really a chick, just ruined it. She deleted all the videos from her old youtube channel about being transgender, but the breadcrumbs are out there. At least Finnegan has some realistic projects that average people can relate to, no matter what your budget it.

    • @toysoldier46552
      @toysoldier46552 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RyTrapp0 - The last time I worked for a friend, we chose to keep the business separate from our personal lives, it was an agreement that no matter which part was in a bad spot it did not affect the other. Keeping it professional during business and drinking beers after work and hanging out without talking shop is the only way to go. But yes, it takes a special kind of stupid to work with friends and family lol.

  • @bryanroupe8646
    @bryanroupe8646 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is probaly the most serious & wild exhaust system Ive ever seen in my life !!!

  • @ddl2k7
    @ddl2k7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Note to self, when wrenching on camera, hide extra tools in your back pocket in case you drop them on screen lol no one saw nothin

  • @CoolStuffGuysLike
    @CoolStuffGuysLike 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this is 1000 times better than any of the crap car shows on cable where it is all fake drama and barely any real actual work being shown. Keep it up! I love you guys.

  • @jons4686
    @jons4686 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Are all these guys working for beer? They seem exceptionally well motivated! While you and "Boomhauer" talk about the new suspension these guys are working like ants in the background. Awesome!

    • @monkey0550ify
      @monkey0550ify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jon Sjogren best coment that I've read yet🤙🏽👏

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      the MRC guys do not mess around. we had the entire front clip cut and welded on in about two hours.

    • @aut0sync
      @aut0sync 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • @perpelle
      @perpelle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's their own product, I'm sure they want to be efficient make make a customer happy.

    • @johnbeer5242
      @johnbeer5242 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jon Sjogren hahah😂

  • @LukeTheJoker
    @LukeTheJoker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That suspension is a work of art!

  • @landnnut
    @landnnut 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Man. $5000 would be the budget for an entire project vehicle for me spread out over several years.

    • @fastinradfordable
      @fastinradfordable 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      WORD

    • @zososldier
      @zososldier 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well, if you are talking about adjustable suspension... $5k is a bit high but compared to bags, it's about double the cost but should give a much better result. A standard 1/2 line, 8 gallon, dual Viair kit is around $1400. Then you have to add in the cost of roughly 20 or so $15-30 fittings. ending up around $2k range.
      Then if you wanna go air struts like on modern cars, you got the air management kit for around $1000 plus the air struts that are around $2000 for vehicle specific.

    • @blindassassin111
      @blindassassin111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For my car bags cost around $3500 to $4000, so this isn't too much above for a much more dialed setup.

    • @lnvfx
      @lnvfx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I mean, it’s all perspective I suppose. I’m 19, and I’ve got $8000 into my project over the last year (including the purchase price.) and it doesn’t feel like I’ve done anything to it. Mostly because it takes awhile to make all of that money, plus pay for life 😂
      But to others, it’s no big deal to drop $5-8k a month on mods and stuff.

    • @zososldier
      @zososldier 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is your car? Air struts are all about the same price. Only reason it would be more expensive is choice to go with more expensive kit stuff.

  • @2dollar82
    @2dollar82 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    More c10 videos please! Just picked up a 68 c20 that I'm going to start building to dedicate to my father. Very excited for more episodes!

  • @bahamaboi87cartwright60
    @bahamaboi87cartwright60 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Finally a new episode and not the podcast

  • @rrh5000
    @rrh5000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of all the stuff you have in the works, I think this build is the one that interests me the most.

  • @joshuawoltman4864
    @joshuawoltman4864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You have one of the sickest c10

    • @pelvicthrust119
      @pelvicthrust119 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joshua Woltman I still rather have copper head!

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's crazy that this thing was basically moth balled for so long!

    • @richardprice5978
      @richardprice5978 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      RyTrapp0 I don’t think he’s made up his mind on how the finished product is supposed to be so he keeps buying different parts / throwing time and money at it chasing his tail and changing plans

    • @joshuawoltman4864
      @joshuawoltman4864 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he knows how he wants to make it perform and keeping the look of laying frame I do think he has no idea what he wants to do with the rims or paint and I don't know how much you know on the history of mini truckin but this suspension it what every mini trucker wants

    • @richardprice5978
      @richardprice5978 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joshua Woltman nope I’m into lifting up 4x4 or muscle cars and maybe one 2x4 hi-way Diesel beater for easy towing and real all made British cars sorry soft spot, nothing like the newer Rolls Royce that’s got the badge but has foreign made / designed parts.
      I’ve done that part with changing my mind halfway through with my 69 Charger it gets expensive and time consuming but as a hobby it keeps you Busy an example is my Leaf springs I was going to try and make it good at cornering but I learned the hard way/halfway through that it’s better to have a adjustable 3 link with a watts link and active adjustable suspension that’s why I don’t think he’s figured out the final decision because he looks like me on some parts of the building process

  • @mclarenjohnf1
    @mclarenjohnf1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have now read all the bumf on this suspension and am sold it seems so much better than air ride.

  • @anderpendragon
    @anderpendragon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This effectively gives the truck the ability to duck if you need to hide from the cops after doing traction tests.

  • @stymiesnerdly771
    @stymiesnerdly771 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a simple yet brilliant design on the hydraulic assist coil-overs.

  • @festerallday
    @festerallday 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The FailArmy music cracks me up

    • @wiliambanquiter8039
      @wiliambanquiter8039 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I knew i wasnt the only one who noticed

    • @festerallday
      @festerallday 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right. I was waiting for someone to drop the frame on their foot. Or to do a face-plant or something.

  • @dapperdanbuilds
    @dapperdanbuilds 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad to see the truck back on the channel!

  • @neozeed1984
    @neozeed1984 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A holley double pump, aluminum high rise and air shocks..... Sure wish I could restart in this age of HP and tech. Prolly would be just stuff I couldnt afford but would damn sure give me something too save for. ( and add a boat cam to the list of upgrades from back in the day..... no bottom end but damn it would scream till it threw a rod) Great vid like always!

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      neozeed1964 Gitchoo one uh dem ther 3/4 race cams, son, yea c'mon

  • @scootermichelli9885
    @scootermichelli9885 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best Finnegan's Garage yet!!! So stoked for the ramp
    truck

  • @nathanharland3375
    @nathanharland3375 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Really? Nobody made a joke about “a full 8 inches of travel without effecting ride quality” ;)

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      i resisted the urge. get it?

    • @oscarperales1718
      @oscarperales1718 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't handle it , I was dying for a " that's what she said " comment

  • @banditone00
    @banditone00 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s going to be slick! Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @Sir.VicsMasher
    @Sir.VicsMasher 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should really swap to the updated (not sloped) supercharger lid that's now on every LT4 that rolls off the line. It's helps a lot, thus why GM spent the money to design a better lid plus it look's a ton better then the sloped lid which was only made that way to fit under the hood of the 2015 Corvette.

  • @SkillzIIMillz
    @SkillzIIMillz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't never pay too much for quality 💯

  • @thedude7726
    @thedude7726 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    24:19 is like a boat horn lmao.

  • @Rods442
    @Rods442 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike, that's Badass! Very cool way to drop a vehicle. Not nearly as destructive as conventional hydraulics. That setup could work on almost any car, or truck.... Can't wait to see it driven. Nice work....

  • @swanee327
    @swanee327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wasn't really into dropped trucks, but Roadkill/Finnegan's projects have slowly corrupted me... That C10 is the shit, Finn! Can't wait to see it finished!
    (Project updates?)
    (wheres the orange vette? lol)

  • @jcpfarr
    @jcpfarr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOLY SHIT!! I can't believe I just commented after DEBOSS Garage! Love both channels. Love Blasphemi, love Quattro Debocho! Owned an Audi 200 tq, but their Quad turbo Quattro.....Incredible!

  • @MrMartinez760
    @MrMartinez760 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mike, you need to get a mic my man!

  • @lastmanstanding5117
    @lastmanstanding5117 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sick. Love the C10. I think we all have been waiting to see new progress and you didn't disappoint. I'll be waiting for the next one..

  • @Brogs75
    @Brogs75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Finnegan if you need copyright free music for your channel check
    Audio Library on TH-cam for No Copyright music.
    The music you used in the welding is synonymous with the ending of failarmy videos. Just a heads up as as soon as I heard it I expected the chassis to break in half

    • @eladsputnik2232
      @eladsputnik2232 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      heh same here

    • @psygn0sis
      @psygn0sis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm fairly certain that Finnegan knows all about copyright.
      He probably licensed the audio.
      But yeah, good lookin' out.

    • @jiimmyboy63
      @jiimmyboy63 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They use the same music on hot rod garage. He used to be on that show. Maybe he somehow works out copyright with mtod.

    • @OnlyNotes
      @OnlyNotes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I caught on to that as well.
      And then for the plasma cutting time lapse, he used the same track from DanielJaegerFilms' intro, which I assume is also royalty free.

    • @Brogs75
      @Brogs75 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      psygn0sis it's not though it's generic copywriter free music I've used it in the past. I was making him away of a really useful TH-cam resource for creators

  • @danielbeller7400
    @danielbeller7400 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its like a liftgate setup with different sized pistons......same solenoids control the fluid for up and down etc....sweet

  • @boostaddict_
    @boostaddict_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fortune Auto has something similar that is mainly a coil over but there is a pneumatic portion that you can use to lift the vehicle for speed bumps etc. Before I get angry replies, I know this is not the same. I said similar.

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is(or was at least... Lol) a similar system in the off road world, was initially created as a Jeep JK(OF COURSE) kit. It uses a big King coilover(probably about a 14" shock) with an airbag mounted in line over top of a sliding sleeve that supports the bag(like what Ridetech does for their coilover replacement air bags), with that system being mounted on top of the coilover between the top of the shock and the mounting eyelet.
      It could alter ride height something like up to 4"-6", on top of the lift that the suspension kit increased over stock. Cool idea, but, frankly, modern suspension design and especially modern tires are so good that, honestly, the ability to alter ride height by, say, 10-15% just isn't going to increase a rig's abilities enough to matter in 95% of scenarios.
      That's not to say I wouldn't like to build a rig using them if I really had the cash to burn(IIRC, they weren't cheap!), they're definitely cool. In fact, if you could manage to stuff the compressor & tank system into an Ultra4, I could see this giving you a little bit of an edge, being able to drop the center of gravity for the short course sections & high speed desert, then raise it on demand in the rocks, but that is an extra bit of complication to a machine that's already being pushed to its limits...

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds a bit like the good old Hi-Jackers... add more air (takes a minute or two), ride higher. Or compensate for more load on the towbar... or lots of passengers, or whatever.

  • @mrjaylesmeister
    @mrjaylesmeister 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I drew up plans for "hydro shocks" a long time ago. Never had the resources to make it happen. Happy to see them come to be, sad to see its not me!

  • @Wopadas
    @Wopadas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Now put the old clip on the Muscle truck.

    • @wammyz
      @wammyz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With Dzus fasteners?

    • @psk1w1
      @psk1w1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      zip ties

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It'll handle worse than even factory with the parallel geometry double wishbone setup. I wouldn't necessarily call it a 'wax & lawn chairs' suspension, but it's definitely designed for cruising in style with little consideration for performance.

  • @randallgivens3434
    @randallgivens3434 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes! I've been waiting for your c10 next phase. It's awesome!

  • @chevyon37s
    @chevyon37s 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yup. Bags suck for everything but laying frame at a show....

    • @icebreakers8378
      @icebreakers8378 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Drew w they ride good though

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're fine if you design your setup within the limits of the bag, there are even some competitive autox & time attack guys on bags(certainly the exception to the rule - you better be ready to pour cubic hours of your life into researching the spring rates & rate curves of the various bag designs, the rate change based on the bag mounting angle, etc. if you really want to pull that off), but they definitely require much more time and work to design & setup properly than an off the shelf coilover that will be within probably 85% of ideal for the average guy. The flexibility of being able to adjust air pressure on the fly gives a bit of a fudge factor that makes them "good enough" for the 90% of people that just buy them & bolt them on, but theirs no denying that they're much more involved to do "right".
      Regardless, they do fit the needs of quite a lot of people in this hobby, and are a great solution for the guys that just want to build something that looks good slammed on the ground, but is still perfectly streetable. Coil drops in old school lead sleds & such is very overrated - I don't want to have to work when I drive my shit!

  • @TonyZXT
    @TonyZXT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep the momentum on the C10 going, Mike. We're all interested to see how it turns out.

  • @brettb.7764
    @brettb.7764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finnegan vs Frieburger C10 shoot out?

  • @colrad0710
    @colrad0710 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lays frame and has an LT4!!! That’s going to be one sweet truck when it finished!!

  • @mycarpounds
    @mycarpounds 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I didnt hear a thing Finnegan said.. Banging and clanging, and rachets.

    • @wakkogn9351
      @wakkogn9351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, not so good.

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's how he communicates.

    • @cryptoranger4901
      @cryptoranger4901 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The stunt mechanics make too much noise and get in the way of the camera.

    • @kellypg
      @kellypg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right?! What kind of fool does that in a garage?

  • @SloppyMechanics
    @SloppyMechanics 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love watching professionals work, no offence Mike. its great to see some guys come in with their product and know their shit and go to work.

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      they are indeed professionals. We had that front clip on in about two hours.

  • @devil0373
    @devil0373 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Arrrggghhhh... Sleep or Fineegan, sleep or Finnegan...

    • @K1lostream
      @K1lostream 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      devil037 - I had the same dilemma - figured I can sleep when I'm dead, whereas a C10 update absolutely, positively, definitely cannot wait until tomorrow. What if the video got deleted or TH-cam had a catastrophic server failure and everything was lost overnight? Don't risk it is my advice!

  • @jordanhoffman9957
    @jordanhoffman9957 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how he uses the theme from fail army half way through the video. It made me look then back up.

  • @benhollanders7911
    @benhollanders7911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Just drop it on the rotors like it's nothing

    • @Wopadas
      @Wopadas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I cringed at that

    • @dakotadriggers8838
      @dakotadriggers8838 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      The studs broke on my Mazda once and It slid on the rotor about 30 yards, drove it with the same rotor for about a year before I scrapped the car

    • @71sc502
      @71sc502 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Text Missing hahaha wtf

    • @mr.motormaster9881
      @mr.motormaster9881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this guys are kabillioner$ 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

    • @mr.motormaster9881
      @mr.motormaster9881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      or just smart as a girl 💁

  • @whiterice42
    @whiterice42 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stand up guys and that system looks great. Good job all!

  • @sloth0jr
    @sloth0jr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Was the difference in width between original frame and new clip by design (eg expected) or "hmmm, what do we do now?"

    • @jcgamer892
      @jcgamer892 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      knowing Finnegan's history...probably the latter

    • @user-neo71665
      @user-neo71665 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that clip was designed to fit the factory frame. When They built the custom frame that was under there it most likely wasn't factory specs.

    • @NZMOPAR
      @NZMOPAR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was made like that so it can be easily repaired or replaced . Like they do for Nascar they said at the start . You just cut it off and going again

    • @K1lostream
      @K1lostream 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      nz mopar rebuilds - why does it need to be staggered for that? Couldn't it be built straight and still have the cut-plate in there?

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      MRC's frame jig is set up narrower than my chassis was. We knew it was going to be different. no big deal.

  • @norevlimitr1602
    @norevlimitr1602 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love how compact the whole shock assembly is.

  • @holtpage8226
    @holtpage8226 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Two episodes about project cars in one month? Has someone hacked the account?

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      i feel like an overachiever.

    • @CGT80
      @CGT80 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't jinx it! Maybe it will become a regular thing.....or maybe the world will come to an end and he will get 3 out in one month.

    • @holtpage8226
      @holtpage8226 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      On a different topic, has Freiburger given his opinion of your new Charger yet?

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i texted him photos of it. He approves and is slightly jealous. :)

    • @holtpage8226
      @holtpage8226 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slightly jealous my ass, I bet he is jealous like everyone is jealous of the guy dating the a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model.

  • @theunknown302
    @theunknown302 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this truck so much. Can't wait to see it done.

  • @mcfast52
    @mcfast52 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In theory, the lower you go you need higher spring rates when you are high off the ground you want more travel and the lower you go you want less travel, that would be the best.

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      In other words, the air bags are the opposite of what they should be... they're softest when the car is closest to the ground.
      The hydraulic stuff he switched to at least keeps its travel instead of getting worse.

    • @mcfast52
      @mcfast52 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a lot better than the old set up that for sure, but still not the best, I have seen only one system that got stiffer when lowered and softer going up it was made by Bridgestone, it cost a lot and made for only for a few Europen cars, I do not know if they make it.

  • @epochdoc2259
    @epochdoc2259 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm half way through the video per this comment. I am so impressed with this information. Thanks for the great content. I would love this on my 99 c10 w 4.8!

  • @larrydrozd2740
    @larrydrozd2740 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Before you start working on another vehicle, why not take an afternoon and finish the drywall??

    • @FinnegansGarage
      @FinnegansGarage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      because drywall doesn't make the car run.

    • @rcdkfjdj
      @rcdkfjdj 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drywall cost money and takes away from the project car budget. It also doesn't look good when it gets covered in grease.

    • @larrydrozd2740
      @larrydrozd2740 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that may be true but, its like a tool. You can put up shelves and organize all the parts for the car you're working on. I build cars all year long for a living, the biggest issue we have is organizing. Granted, you're only.....one, two guys at a time working and we're eleven guys working on 2 to 4 cars at a time. Granted, our cars are much higher detail but the result is the same, it saves time....and time helps build the car. Especially when you have to hand a bill over to a client!! "Why does it take so long???"" :)

    • @larrydrozd2740
      @larrydrozd2740 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh come on......we eat most of our food covered in old car grease!! :)

    • @rustedratchetgarage6788
      @rustedratchetgarage6788 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nah without drywall you can put boards between the wallstud's for extra storage

  • @rowanwills9698
    @rowanwills9698 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the music choice for this episode, really echoes how i felt watching it

  • @chineseriting2002
    @chineseriting2002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How do I get the old front clip?

    • @alexemme3679
      @alexemme3679 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      He said he was selling it on instagram but that was a few months ago so it’s probably sold already

    • @bearmorningsun5092
      @bearmorningsun5092 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Elliot Jones minus the rotors

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Theft.

  • @AR-gp4eu
    @AR-gp4eu 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hydros are coming back!!! Awesome suspension setup. Definitely has my gears turning

  • @ericmiller390
    @ericmiller390 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Do an update on the ramp truck please

  • @SkillzIIMillz
    @SkillzIIMillz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the day Juiced with accumulators 💦💦 glad someone engineered some beautiful suspension technology, bags just arent good enough these days ✌️💯

  • @commonrailcorey
    @commonrailcorey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Isn't it better to cut a frame at like a 45 then uphill stick weld it? For the strongest hold?

    • @anthonybonnelle786
      @anthonybonnelle786 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gear Head28 this day and age a good MIG can put can penetrate to get the structural strength you need

    • @commonrailcorey
      @commonrailcorey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anthony Bonnelle idk, anytime we're told to weld something structural we are told to either stick weld it or flux core. I wouldn't worry about penetration I'd be worried about the overall strength of the weld itself

    • @anthonybonnelle786
      @anthonybonnelle786 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gear Head28 this day and age gas welding is where it's at stick welding is perfect for thick steel cargo ships are being put together with gas welders a 220 MIG on what he's doing you'll never have to worry about the integrity of the weld

    • @anthonybonnelle786
      @anthonybonnelle786 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Astro Monkey that is true the new generation we live in sucks but the technology coming out is amazing your average do it yourselfers can teach themselves a lot of trades I'd like to see some of these guys fine-tune a welder from back in the day the new stuff one and done

    • @HerbertHopkins799
      @HerbertHopkins799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you gusset correctly, the welded portion is the strongest part of the frame.
      Edit: Also I trust the NASCAR guy, if it's good enough to go side by side at 200mph...

  • @jameschippett2177
    @jameschippett2177 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great, great video. Really interesting, the idea & technology was wonderfully explained. I think this is one of my favourite videos.

  • @Kevin-ql1hb
    @Kevin-ql1hb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Are you seriously just dragging that bed around? Stop the abuse!!!

    • @VAX1970
      @VAX1970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Saves sanding it

    • @kadenwatt2033
      @kadenwatt2033 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vax Buster That's one way to look at it lol

  • @timothythompson3029
    @timothythompson3029 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is one sweet set up. America! Bald Eagles!

  • @chasesgarage4932
    @chasesgarage4932 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    #DOSHITWITHHOONIGN

  • @jtswhitewater4940
    @jtswhitewater4940 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see you using skilled labor for once those guys really know what they are doing

  • @thinredpaste
    @thinredpaste 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    never will I understand the appeal of a super low vehicle. They look broken. It looks like someone stole the chassis and left the wheels as a joke.

    • @ziiofswe
      @ziiofswe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's actually just a fancy parking brake. The cool (or not, apparently a matter of taste) look is just a bonus.

    • @blugods2655
      @blugods2655 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay True fit bigger tires.

    • @kwdriver58
      @kwdriver58 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      even better down here is, big lift, blinged out dubs (and everything else chromable/anodizeable/powdercoated, and a fancy paint job) with low profile AT/MT treads. do your thing, but it ain't my thing.

  • @dethkon2284
    @dethkon2284 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next finnegan will be building tunes for hydralics jacked on the outside of turns and down for the inside. Monster handling machine!

  • @flashman303
    @flashman303 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WE NEED PODCASTS

    • @shorthood2518
      @shorthood2518 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      flashman303 itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kibbe-and-finnegan-show/id1120485668?mt=2

  • @c0wb0yTV
    @c0wb0yTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing technology on display

  • @bigghoss762
    @bigghoss762 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Am I the only one that hates trucks like this?

    • @GMbusa1
      @GMbusa1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Guess a smooth ride sucks?

    • @xmodcrazy
      @xmodcrazy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      No point in lifting a 2wd, and no point in slamming a 4x4. They each have their place. I am a real car enthusiast, i like everything. unlike your uncultured ass

    • @GMbusa1
      @GMbusa1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aaron Hansen Whatever I built all my own stuff. From suspension bodywork paint I do most of it myself

    • @GMbusa1
      @GMbusa1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aaron Hansen I bet you haven’t built shit. Fwiw, if a person wants a lifted 2wd then that fits the purpose. Not everyone destroys their stuff off-road. I’m a car guy too to the core.

    • @GH-rh2ob
      @GH-rh2ob 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aaron Hansen hey hey hey have you ever seen a 4x4 slammed dually, don’t trash it till you try it. Just because it is insanely expensive and complicated doesn’t make it bad

  • @erikchase6426
    @erikchase6426 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing . Keep putting in work in the c10 I can’t wait to see it finished

  • @nickrynenberg4364
    @nickrynenberg4364 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool, thanks for showing how the setup works!

  • @torchredmustang16
    @torchredmustang16 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see an update on your C10. You've got a lot of cool stuff going on! Keep up the good work!

  • @skylerthomas7443
    @skylerthomas7443 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the time lapse in the beginning. Videos keep gettimg better and better every time. Keep up on the updates!

  • @mikejasso8134
    @mikejasso8134 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Minitrucking!!!!!!!!!!!!! BAGS N BODYDROPS HELL YEAH

  • @maddmaxx6730
    @maddmaxx6730 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    She lays down beautifully

    • @gregh7457
      @gregh7457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      she's tired of running after a long drive. she needs to lay down

  • @jbtubas
    @jbtubas 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a sweet setup... Can't wait to see it driving

  • @clarencewelch7871
    @clarencewelch7871 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    PLEASE KEEP UP THE WORK ON THAT BAD ASS C-10 CANT WAIT TILL ITS FINISH

  • @kylepriz69
    @kylepriz69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love everything about this build

  • @jacoblowell8520
    @jacoblowell8520 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it! can't wait to see it throwing sparks and hauling ass.

  • @michaelstott5473
    @michaelstott5473 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was watching another show with a c10 and they put together a completely bolt together style side tray didn't know you could even get them , They seam to be a great Truck (UTE in Australian language) for modifications , you don't see many vehicles like that here . Keep up the good work.

  • @TheCanadianBubba
    @TheCanadianBubba 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see the truck again... Thank you !

  • @habanacigarist_8158
    @habanacigarist_8158 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work. I love to see you make progress on the C10 and this is definitely progress. Bad Mo Fo

  • @paulsmith5563
    @paulsmith5563 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I've been waiting a long time to see start working on the C10 again you haven't been this excited since you got it back. ✌✌

  • @jimmy_olds
    @jimmy_olds 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m surrounded by the sound electro-hydraulic motors all day, that’s almost enough to steer me away from ever doing a hydraulic suspension. (well that and the price, my lack of time & skills lol) But maybe with a big enough engine and a big enough exhaust, they’d drown most of the pump motor screech away.
    Still very cool, I sincerely appreciate the quality of the parts and their craftsmanship

  • @rdmanone
    @rdmanone 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's pretty cool a buddy of mine is making a scratch built chassis for a 55 Chevrolet panel truck basically the same idea the Hydraulics actually move the coil shocks so that the ride stays the same no matter what level you're at really sweet

  • @jcpfarr
    @jcpfarr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done. super interesting, and informative. much appreciated. can't wait for the next installment!