I hope you guys are ready for what I have been working on... It's going to be an epic next few months. That's all I gotta say about that. Also daily updates here: instagram.com/ChrisFixit And what did you think of my new shirt/design I was wearing at the end? Want one? Make sure you hit that notification bell so you can get updates when I post the next TH-cam videos!!!
It doesn't bother me waiting for Chris's videos, because I know they're always going to have top notch quality. Some of these mechanic channels throw out worthless videos 3 times a day just to make money.
Now this is one of the biggest truths in the entire TH-cam ecosystem. I totally agree with you. I also had to block all videos from that "channel" so I would not get misinformed again and again, and again, and again...
I don't think some people understand how much easier it is to follow along when someone speaks clearly, and the video is edited so well, like this. Thanks. Now if only my F250 was so small.... lol
If you understood it well could you explain the last part with the torching? Like couldn't he just let the car go down off the jack stands and then torch it? Hope that makes sense.
@@flamestar557its torque not torch lol. if you do it with truck on the ground instead of with the jack on the diff then the tires are in the way of you trying to torque the bolts.
The "little big" things you do for your videos always impress. Fixing the light for a shot with cardboard and an extra light under the bed, taking the time to do "extra" work by doing both sides and demonstrating replacing bushings, etc. It's in all your videos and a reason I'm subscribed! Keep up the awesome content!
@@chrisfix all your videos are extremely helpful and especially the hybrid battery vid good gracious one came in the shop the other day and because of your video I told my boss that I can replace it, thanks my friend you are a lifesaver well lol a job saver hehe a happy customer is a happy mechanic
The positive attitude is a big help. Cause it’s usually a pain in the ass, we all know that. I try and keep it positive while busted my knuckles on my junk cars.
Something I love about this channel is that u don’t make subs for the money or just to be famous but u actually show people exactly what to do step by step
So far I saved $100 spark plug change with proper gap $400 coilover install $ 700 a/c compressor install plus recharge $120 making sure my air fuel sensor was good $600 replacing my brakes and rotors $400 restoring my headlights instead of getting new ones $80 replacing my belt Bottomline i am looking forward to the new shirts !
Spencer 7445 for the price it cost me if they last me 6 months i will fix them again and again, bu the time i get to pay 400 lets see i spent less than 10, that will be 20 years i reckon
This video gave me the confidence to do it myself on a 2000 F-150 XLT 4x4. Feeling proud that I did it using lots of tools inherited from grandpas who have passed on. Upgrading to heavy duty leaf springs with new shackles and bushings has made for a much smoother ride! Tips for those thinking about doing it: -don’t attempt shackle or hanger replacement without an angle grinder-you’ll likely have at least 1 bolt on each side that will need to be cut out; you might need to cut part of the old shackle too so have fresh cutting wheels -after U bolts, I found it easier to get the front eye bolt in place 1st then use c-clamp to help line up holes for bolt thru shackle and hanger (make sure you pre-install shackle onto spring with bolt head on frame side of shackle) -Power Torque brand 6 ton jack stands from Oreilly had plenty of height for this project
Ford has a recall for their piston return springs on the Ranger. It's been know to contaminate the blinker fluid during winter conditions while there are auroras and Jupiter is in the 7th house.
It's always a great day when a new ChrisFix video pops up! Seriously, your videos have helped me gain the confidence to work on my cars myself instead of shelling out hundreds of dollars at a repair shop. (hopefully I can finish the rest of the repairs I need to do before winter comes!)
@@dennistv598 I beg to differ.... I ripped a rim in half one time because a brake caliper bolt that I didnt put threadlocker on backed out. That was a scary surprise.
I may not have leaf springs on my car, but atleast knowing how to fix rusted parts is great knowledge to have when i inevitably attempt to restore the car.
thank you for making this, gave my dad and I the confidence we needed to do this repair on our SUV, saved us around 700$. Just bought my first car and hoping to make it really nice!
Old guy suggestion. With stuck bolt pull wrench towards you. When you push and something slips or breaks you hit your hands on something. Did it way to many times before someone pointed it out,
Very nicely done, Chris! Simple and thorough. You are going to teach a lot of people that are rusted suspension component does not necessarily mean throwing away a good vehicle. Awesome!
Thanks a lot man! Yea I have to be honest, when I first glanced at the damage in the parking lot, I got concerned she might be done... luckily a little more looking around at home showed the frame was just surface rusted!
@@tubeyouxer this is an honest statement (not biased because its his video) but i think chris's is better just because he went into way more detail, ie. the rust reform, my teacher mostly just gave us a sheet from a site called ALL DATA and pretty much told us to go do it (and we did it on rusty AF chevy astro vans which made the job 2x harder than it needed to be cause i dont think those springs have ever come off before)
"I'm not a mechanic" everything you mention you do so W/ confidence as if you've been doing this for decades... Come fix my life like you fix your cars
If only there were mechanics around here that put this much time and effort and care into their work and at a reasonable price. This guy seems to know what he's doing pretty well and what a huge difference it made. Solves alot of future problems or prevents them I guess.
Damn man. You are an AMAZING teacher. I just bought a 99 Mazda B4000 in the same color, and your channel is going to be invaluable as it ages. Thank you so much I feel like you’re saving me thousands of dollars
I'm late watching this video and someone else may have already mentioned it but I wanted to give you props on the part of the video where you mentioned the amount of rust control you used. Mentioning the coverage amount per can of product is always so helpful when your trying to keep leftover supplies and cost in mind. Great videos! Thanks for all the very thorough work.
Cicero First of all he diagnosed it wrong. The only reason he bought the aftermarket leaf springs is because he thought that they were broken. That is ridiculous. Ford Rangers and Mazda B series pick ups along with the Ford Explorer is based on the same chassis were known for broken shackles. Any amount of research on the Internet you could easily find this out. Especially if you own one and think you have knowledge of how to work on cars. Secondly when he took off the tire and remove the leafspring The axles should have had support underneath it. It was hanging by the shock observer and the sway bar. Now because not every pick up has a rear sway bar this could lead to potential he dangerous situations especially in a to Tutorial. The shock absorber cannot be trusted to hold the weight of the axle. In his case it probably would have been fine if there was no sway bar because he’s shocks were newer. But people watching that have a truck like this may not Nice enough shocks. They could easily break and drop the axle on to somebody. Not to mention giving specific torque specifications for what is supposed to be broad tutorial for many vehicles. Someone could also easily watch this video and install the shackle bracket incorrectly. Nowhere in the video does he touch on orientation of the shackle bracket. I have a 1996 Ford Ranger that I did the same exact project on. My shackle brackets were in the opposite direction Of what is shown on the video. If someone installed theirs in the way that is shown in the video but it is supposed to be the opposite it could potentially lead to failure. This is a complex project and there is many more things that he should have covered but he didn’t probably because he didn’t know or think about it. This is why I do not like him. He claims that he knows all of it but if you watch his videos with any amount of knowledge about the subject you can easily find his flaws. I am not a person who would care if he just did it to his own vehicle. You can go ahead and make your own mistakes on your own vehicle. But you should not be putting out tutorials if you don’t have any idea what you’re doing to begin with.
technically rust isn't so much the salt, it's more so undried water and salt creating a solution on the metal of the vehicle's frame. Not saying this is Chris's fault but usually it's when you don't wash your vehicle thoroughly after the winter months and that salt becomes damp from road water in the rainy months and it rusts the metal frame. Again this is most likely NOT Chris's fault since we know his love of cleanliness this was probably pre-existing but it's best to watch your vehicle even in non snowy states. California actually has BAD salt issues especially for those on the beach, the salt water on the breeze eats through the paint of vehicles and destroys them
Hey Chris, I followed this guide to change my leaf springs, shackles, and mounts on both sides of my truck. Saved myself 2000 bucks that I was quoted at a shop for this job. Thanks to you!! The one thing that was a pain was getting the forward mount installed on the gas tank side without dropping the gas tank. I did manage to get it done however by using a string to pull the bolts through the hole backwards, then using a pair of vice grips on the tip of the bolt that is not threaded as I tightened the nut down, that way I didn't need access to the space between the frame and the gas tank to hold the bolt by the head.
Lol! ChrisFix you just made my day! 10:39 “now to do that is just really simple, you just need: a saw, a hammer, and a torch” lol! And a flamethrower, a tank, and a chainsaw! Lol! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. The world needs more people like you. People who can explain complex fixes in a very very simple away. Keep up the good work!
"And a flamethrower, a tank, and a chainsaw!" Love it but your list doesn't include - and ever other tool in your shop and even ones you don't have in your shop - LOL
as a knifesmith i want to say: put your broken leafsprings on the internet, they are really nice steel for knifemaking so you can probaly catch 30-40 bucks if you sell them a beginning smith.
I love chrisfix not only because the way he explains us but also he replies to all the comments which he can and that make ma smile😀😊.Other big youtuber never replies to there fan but chrisfix is a kind hearted big youtuber
These videos are very well produced and edited. I recently referenced ChrisFix for replacing the u-joints on my 2002 GMC Sonoma. Only surprise I ran into once the u-joints were out were the Double Cardan joints on the Sonoma. The CV ball seat in the centre of the Cardan was worn out. Luckily I was able to source the CV Ball Seat Kit locally (at twice the price! Moog part 606)and get the driveshaft back on the truck. I like that the videos are organized and straight to the point. No unnecessary "rambling on". All tools and equipment required are tidily arranged and in view. Very easy to follow the steps and reference the video by using the Pause button. Next time I'm under the truck I'll check my leafsprings. Thanks Chris.
Finally... found a way to lift my rear end of my truck without expensive lift kits or air bag's!! very good at explaining & showing what needs to be done! Good job Chris! You're an overachiever! 👍
Dude... THANK YOU for this video!! Easy to understand, beautiful camera angles showing parts clearly, and not insanely long. Truly, magnificent! Now, I am off to fix my own leaf springs!
Do you know how long I have watched youtube looking for someone like you that, well makes sense, without making a clear fool of himself around every corner. So far, you are the man bro.
i replaced my leaf springs with deaver leaf springs, welded on triple bypass suspension and did a lot more with the help of these tutorials and my dad, thanks chris :)
I should be sleeping for school tomorrow, but I got a notification that ChrisFix uploaded a video. I cannot pass up on knowledge! Thank you ChrisFix! Love your videos!
This video saved me like $1000 as I swapped my snapped single leaf, and old rusted single leaf, for heavy duty dual leafs without the mechanics insane overhead costs
As an ASE certified technician Chris fix is far from a certified tech. I went through two years of schooling to become an ASC certified tech. And you think after watching a 10 minute video you are now a certified tech screw off.
Dude, back in the day, 1984 to be exact, I was driving my Dads 1972 GMC Custom half ton pickup truck home from work. I started hearing a ting, ting, ting behind me and when I looked in my rearview mirror I saw a 12 inch piece of steel bouncing end over end behind me. When I inspected it more I realized that that was a sizable chunk of the leaf spring that had fallen off. I started calling several local salvage yards and was only able to find springs that had come off a farm grain truck. You know, one of those that can haul a tremendous amount of weight out of a field after getting grain harvested. I was assured that these would fit on my half ton pickup truck, only cost me $50.00, and another $50.00 charge (labor and parts) to get the springs installed. The lift was TREMENDOUS! Over 8 inches of lift!!!
Probably the best "DIY" video I have ever seen! You march right through and are very succinct and explain things very well. Not a bunch of humming and hawing and adjusting the camera. perfect video. I subscribed because I liked how well you did it.
Chris you’re videos are the best!!! I can only imagine all the hard work that goes into your videos. Thank you for being the guy to show all of us driveway mechanics how it done.
4 Million subscribers!! I knew you'd make it back when you were 3.6mil Chris! Congratulations, You bloody deserve it mate. Subscriber since you were 600k subs or was it 400k? doesn't matter :)
i been a mechanic for 25 years i trained alot of ppl and met alot of great mechanics but i never met a smarter person then this guy chris, i mean he does make things so easy on his videos because of how smart he is .keep it up brother ur doing a great job by helping alot of ppl on here
Grandfather recently passed away and i received his Gen 1 Colorado. Since then I've been trying to learn as much about fixing cars as possible because the truck is in an iffy state. Thanks Chris for helping me learn about how to keep his ride alive
Awesome. I knew if I watched enough of your videos, I'd get to see you finally use a torch on something that's stuck!!! Great work, always get something out of your videos.
Your videos are very educational and clean. You don’t have any unnecessary bullshit like other TH-camrs. And you don’t miss any important points. Big thumbs up for you, buddy keep the good work!👍🏼
Hey Chris On very tight/rusty bolts I usually heat them up with a torch before I try to break torque plus it will melt any loctite if it has been previously applied. Love your videos! you have helped me save alot of money over the years plus thousands others I’m sure!
Hi, Chris. Thank you for your tutorials 👍. You aren't only an excellent mechanic, but your videos are very professionally made and are satisfying to watch.
Chris these videos are amazing! Clear concise and to the point. Not missing any important info and your tone makes these fun to watch! Thanks alot. Helped me with my 96 ranger!
While you're under there, check your gas tank straps!! My truck is just like yours ('96 Ford Ranger). Had one tank strap rust apart on the Interstate. Had to limp home and replace it. Maybe for another video?
I saw in my notifications ChrisFix had a new video out. But i had to finish studying for 2 advanced abstract math exams. Now that they're over with, LET THE CHRISFIX BINGE BEGIN!
Caution with the rubberized undercoating - when it develops holes, it will actually trap the salinated water and it will rust from the inside out. It’s probably better to finish painting and then apply POR-15, regularly apply fluid film, or take the car in for a yearly undercarriage oil spray.
THIS ⬆️ when I bought a Wrangler and was looking to undercoat, everyone told me about this and I was disappointed to see Chris recommend rubberized undercoating over fluid film
Agreed. I bought an F150 that the PO rubberized the entire frame and floor of the cab on in 2004. It's now 2022 and the entire frame has rusted. The rubberized coating trapped in moisture and it's just completely rusted under there. It's not even stuck to the frame anymore and it's just peeling off in chunks. The floor of the cab is literally gone. I have to get a new cab and I am completely stripping the frame, painting it with POR15 and I will undercoat with Fluid Film. Never using Rubberized undercoating.
por 15 is uv sensitive. most people are probably doing this in their driveway. I would say to use whatever rust converter and then use the fluid film on top/oil film.
@@herculesbrah To do POR15 properly you have to top coat it while it's still tacky. I use Rustoleum Gloss black, it turns rock hard and protects against UV.
Starting to resto our 87 Toyota pickup, I've realized again how awesome Kroil oil is for rusty hardware. After becoming paranoid about getting the rear end out of wack and watching tons of videos.....yours popped up and was exactly what I needed. Chrisfx vids are the best,always.
I hope you guys are ready for what I have been working on... It's going to be an epic next few months. That's all I gotta say about that.
Also daily updates here: instagram.com/ChrisFixit
And what did you think of my new shirt/design I was wearing at the end? Want one?
Make sure you hit that notification bell so you can get updates when I post the next TH-cam videos!!!
Great channel mate. I've used a few of your vids recently but always watch anyway.
Pls post more repairs.. I miss watching ur videos a lot
Hope more driftstang stuff is coming soon.
ChrisFix soooo has anyone even said anything about the nos you had at the beginning of the video?
Nice NOS 👍🏻😂
Chris’s truck: breaks*
Chris: “Yes! More content”
Same with Ericthecarguy when he forgot to torque the crank bolt, and bent a couple of valves. ;)
That is why he bought a for- i mean mazda...
That's one way of looking at it, i suppose
@@FirstnameLastName-xk5pu Yeah, hehe...Japan!
I guess!
gotta buy companies i guess...
@@JumbleDrops1029 but it was a cooparation with Ford (Sry iam german)
It doesn't bother me waiting for Chris's videos, because I know they're always going to have top notch quality. Some of these mechanic channels throw out worthless videos 3 times a day just to make money.
Thanks a lot man! Means a lot! I really work hard to provide the best content I can!
@@chrisfix way better than scotty's 1 minute fixes I feel like after watching your videos I could go do it myself
Well sir, good point.
Now this is one of the biggest truths in the entire TH-cam ecosystem.
I totally agree with you. I also had to block all videos from that "channel" so I would not get misinformed again and again, and again, and again...
@@VitorMadeira what chu mean misinformed
I don't think some people understand how much easier it is to follow along when someone speaks clearly, and the video is edited so well, like this. Thanks. Now if only my F250 was so small.... lol
I'm glad you found the video easy to follow along!
for me, the best part about this channel is the lighting and camera work, i can easily follow what Chris is doing because I can actually see it
If you understood it well could you explain the last part with the torching? Like couldn't he just let the car go down off the jack stands and then torch it? Hope that makes sense.
@@flamestar557its torque not torch lol. if you do it with truck on the ground instead of with the jack on the diff then the tires are in the way of you trying to torque the bolts.
The "little big" things you do for your videos always impress. Fixing the light for a shot with cardboard and an extra light under the bed, taking the time to do "extra" work by doing both sides and demonstrating replacing bushings, etc. It's in all your videos and a reason I'm subscribed! Keep up the awesome content!
the editing, the narration, and the upbeat attitude. very helpful videos!
Glad the videos are helpful.
@@chrisfix all your videos are extremely helpful and especially the hybrid battery vid good gracious one came in the shop the other day and because of your video I told my boss that I can replace it, thanks my friend you are a lifesaver well lol a job saver hehe a happy customer is a happy mechanic
the narration might be too hilarious for such serious vids, but hes work is perfect and he explains it awesome
The positive attitude is a big help. Cause it’s usually a pain in the ass, we all know that. I try and keep it positive while busted my knuckles on my junk cars.
@@chrisfix hi
Something I love about this channel is that u don’t make subs for the money or just to be famous but u actually show people exactly what to do step by step
The goal is to teach as many people as I can so they can learn something new, save money, and gain life skills!!!
@@chrisfix Thanks for looking out for the little people
@@chrisfix hell
@@chrisfix hello
So far I saved
$100 spark plug change with proper gap
$400 coilover install
$ 700 a/c compressor install plus recharge
$120 making sure my air fuel sensor was good
$600 replacing my brakes and rotors
$400 restoring my headlights instead of getting new ones
$80 replacing my belt
Bottomline i am looking forward to the new shirts !
Spencer 7445 for the price it cost me if they last me 6 months i will fix them again and again, bu the time i get to pay 400 lets see i spent less than 10, that will be 20 years i reckon
The fact that you go over safety is admirable.
Thanks!
Chris after a breakup: out with the old and in with the new
Now for some medium strength thread locker
🎩
😁
👕👍Great!
👖
And save a ton of money
Then just spray her with some soapy wudder
Legend😂
I don't even have a car that uses leaf springs, but I learned a lot. Thanks Chris...
So now i know the trabant is not the only car with those :)
Dash of awesome ??? Like, almost any car made before 1975, and any heavy duty truck made before like 2003
Nicholas Hillyer 2003? The hell took them so long?
Nicholas Hillyer 2003? The hell took them so long!?
Arya Daru I don't even have a car lol
I hope you guys are ready for what I have been working on... It's going to be an epic next few months. That's all I gotta say about that.
Hopefully because ive been waiting
Hopefully it's customization stuff for the driftstang cuz I just got an 01 mustang so I plan on doing a lot of the same stuff cuz it's so similar
Can you tell me how to fit interior lights in my car(neon.) Can you wire them straight to the battery? Cheers Chris
frig yeah buddy!
Congratulations on 4 million
This video gave me the confidence to do it myself on a 2000 F-150 XLT 4x4. Feeling proud that I did it using lots of tools inherited from grandpas who have passed on. Upgrading to heavy duty leaf springs with new shackles and bushings has made for a much smoother ride! Tips for those thinking about doing it:
-don’t attempt shackle or hanger replacement without an angle grinder-you’ll likely have at least 1 bolt on each side that will need to be cut out; you might need to cut part of the old shackle too so have fresh cutting wheels
-after U bolts, I found it easier to get the front eye bolt in place 1st then use c-clamp to help line up holes for bolt thru shackle and hanger (make sure you pre-install shackle onto spring with bolt head on frame side of shackle)
-Power Torque brand 6 ton jack stands from Oreilly had plenty of height for this project
From piston return springs to suspension springs!! Chris Fix is the man!
Haha
Might wanna check those. Bad return springs tend to mess with suspension (in my experience)
Ford has a recall for their piston return springs on the Ranger. It's been know to contaminate the blinker fluid during winter conditions while there are auroras and Jupiter is in the 7th house.
It's always a great day when a new ChrisFix video pops up!
Seriously, your videos have helped me gain the confidence to work on my cars myself instead of shelling out hundreds of dollars at a repair shop.
(hopefully I can finish the rest of the repairs I need to do before winter comes!)
Who else gets such a satisfying feeling when he torques the bolts. That click sound is so good.
Me
I love torque wrenches myself lol
I have searched far and wide for this comment for a year. Great minds think alike
I got a clicking torque wrench recently, and I've made up excuses to use it. It's so satisfying
When tighting a bolt i like to say “click”
This is the way DIY videos should be made, concise, organized, and no BS. Thanks!
Hey Chris do you have to let the rust reformer dry for a whole 24 hours can it still work if its 6 hours?
who needs thread locker when you have corrosion to hold your bolts on tight!
Hayden 115 u don’t need thread locker
No kidding
@@dennistv598 I beg to differ.... I ripped a rim in half one time because a brake caliper bolt that I didnt put threadlocker on backed out. That was a scary surprise.
@@gamecapturemoments1 yea i agree threadlocker is very important, it can save you
Yes exactly 👍. Also rust is the tourqe specs I use.
I may not have leaf springs on my car, but atleast knowing how to fix rusted parts is great knowledge to have when i inevitably attempt to restore the car.
New Chris Fix videos fixes my bad day
Im glad I can make your day better!
ChrisFix always man, keep your positivity up, love what you’re doing!
It was a Monday so... yea it’s a bad day for everyone lol
thank you for making this, gave my dad and I the confidence we needed to do this repair on our SUV, saved us around 700$. Just bought my first car and hoping to make it really nice!
The irony that I have just acquired a '99 Tahoe with this problem after getting new tires on it.
Who else didnt need to replace their lift springs but watched the video anyway? lol Always learning from ChrisFix.
Leaf springs
I don't even own a car with leaf springs suspension, but I still like watching this
Idk, i do none of this myself but its good to learn different things. It can be applied to other diy
i didn't even know what a leaf spring was, never own or worked on a truck, now i know, thanks chris
hunterk2 I don’t even have a car or license yet 😂 I just watch him cause he’s smart lol
This is the best repair channel I've ever seen
Huh? There are others?
@@TruckTaxiMoveIt LMFAO, right?
100% agree
Old guy suggestion. With stuck bolt pull wrench towards you. When you push and something slips or breaks you hit your hands on something. Did it way to many times before someone pointed it out,
I try to, though sometimes you end up picking yourself up before it breaks lose.
Strongly agree, been there, got the T shirt
open hand and push with palm.
If its that bad I hit the wrench with a mallet or brass hammer
Busted my knuckles so many times haha
I just finished watching your rear diff oil change from 7 years ago on this truck and 7 years later it's still alive and kicking. You're amazing man
Very nicely done, Chris! Simple and thorough. You are going to teach a lot of people that are rusted suspension component does not necessarily mean throwing away a good vehicle. Awesome!
Thanks a lot man! Yea I have to be honest, when I first glanced at the damage in the parking lot, I got concerned she might be done... luckily a little more looking around at home showed the frame was just surface rusted!
Thanks for the reply, Chris! Always nice you take time for the viewers. Wish some of my cars just had surface rust!
Those people shouldn't even own a car lmao
@@chrisfix you made me confident to work on my cars in my driveway THANK YOU SO MUCH
i am going to a technical school to be a mechanic, and no lie, we just got done with our lesson about leaf springs yesterday.
Haha that’s awesome. Show your professor the video. Maybe he will use it
and which one was better?
Well looks like now you got a better lesson
@@tubeyouxer this is an honest statement (not biased because its his video) but i think chris's is better just because he went into way more detail, ie. the rust reform, my teacher mostly just gave us a sheet from a site called ALL DATA and pretty much told us to go do it (and we did it on rusty AF chevy astro vans which made the job 2x harder than it needed to be cause i dont think those springs have ever come off before)
"I'm not a mechanic" everything you mention you do so W/ confidence as if you've been doing this for decades...
Come fix my life like you fix your cars
If only there were mechanics around here that put this much time and effort and care into their work and at a reasonable price. This guy seems to know what he's doing pretty well and what a huge difference it made. Solves alot of future problems or prevents them I guess.
Am i the only one who got a instant smile on my face when i saw he released a video
:)
Nope
Nope!
When I saw the notification I got off the bed make a coffee and start watching the video🖐️🖐️🙂🙂
No. Same with me
Nope
Damn man. You are an AMAZING teacher. I just bought a 99 Mazda B4000 in the same color, and your channel is going to be invaluable as it ages. Thank you so much I feel like you’re saving me thousands of dollars
It already aged
Wouldn't be surprised if he has
I don’t own a truck ... or even a car ... I just like watching your vids
Yep same
same
Cozy I thought I was the only one tooo
Me tooo
Cozy Me too😂😂😂
I'm late watching this video and someone else may have already mentioned it but I wanted to give you props on the part of the video where you mentioned the amount of rust control you used. Mentioning the coverage amount per can of product is always so helpful when your trying to keep leftover supplies and cost in mind. Great videos! Thanks for all the very thorough work.
I'm currently in an auto tech class in high school and I watch these videos to help me in class and they usually do help me thank you chris
Awesome! Glad they are helpful.
I also watch these videos in auto techie high school. Our class would laugh at everything you did wrong.
@@nickelbraun5360 what did he do wrong?
Cicero First of all he diagnosed it wrong. The only reason he bought the aftermarket leaf springs is because he thought that they were broken. That is ridiculous. Ford Rangers and Mazda B series pick ups along with the Ford Explorer is based on the same chassis were known for broken shackles. Any amount of research on the Internet you could easily find this out. Especially if you own one and think you have knowledge of how to work on cars. Secondly when he took off the tire and remove the leafspring The axles should have had support underneath it. It was hanging by the shock observer and the sway bar. Now because not every pick up has a rear sway bar this could lead to potential he dangerous situations especially in a to Tutorial. The shock absorber cannot be trusted to hold the weight of the axle. In his case it probably would have been fine if there was no sway bar because he’s shocks were newer. But people watching that have a truck like this may not Nice enough shocks. They could easily break and drop the axle on to somebody. Not to mention giving specific torque specifications for what is supposed to be broad tutorial for many vehicles. Someone could also easily watch this video and install the shackle bracket incorrectly. Nowhere in the video does he touch on orientation of the shackle bracket. I have a 1996 Ford Ranger that I did the same exact project on. My shackle brackets were in the opposite direction Of what is shown on the video. If someone installed theirs in the way that is shown in the video but it is supposed to be the opposite it could potentially lead to failure. This is a complex project and there is many more things that he should have covered but he didn’t probably because he didn’t know or think about it. This is why I do not like him. He claims that he knows all of it but if you watch his videos with any amount of knowledge about the subject you can easily find his flaws. I am not a person who would care if he just did it to his own vehicle. You can go ahead and make your own mistakes on your own vehicle. But you should not be putting out tutorials if you don’t have any idea what you’re doing to begin with.
ChrisFix's videos will probably help you more than school, in the long run! Keep at it, though!
All that rust makes me thankful the roads never need to be salted where I live.
Lucky
technically rust isn't so much the salt, it's more so undried water and salt creating a solution on the metal of the vehicle's frame. Not saying this is Chris's fault but usually it's when you don't wash your vehicle thoroughly after the winter months and that salt becomes damp from road water in the rainy months and it rusts the metal frame. Again this is most likely NOT Chris's fault since we know his love of cleanliness this was probably pre-existing but it's best to watch your vehicle even in non snowy states. California actually has BAD salt issues especially for those on the beach, the salt water on the breeze eats through the paint of vehicles and destroys them
weird flew but okay
Warnado Productions let me help u out FLEX
I live in florida and mine are exactly this level of fucked up.
Hey Chris, me and my wife are in the hospital while she undergoes her chemo. Wanted to say awesome video! Thx
Hey Jay!!! I will say a prayer and I hope she is doing well and I hope she enjoys the videos!
Stay strong fella, wish her full recovery :)
ChrisFix She loves your videos bud, god bless!
WOW that rust reformer completely transformed the frame. I don’t know much about cars but I’m learning and wow this video was epic. Great job.
My car doesn’t even have leaf springs. I’m just here for the content.
Also, what’s up with spray painting the camera. Lol
He has to buy a new camera every single time. It's crazy.
Meme Man it was a joke. I was being sarcastic lol. Most likely he puts plastic over the lense
It’s a little tricky to detect sarcasm over text, so.. smol slack?
It adds up to about 700 microns
@AJ Hauter boi
i like how you did your transitions by covering the camera with the rubberized coating looked good
Thanks a lot! I made a whole setup for spray painting the lens haha. That way I don’t ruin my gear.
not gonna lie, kinda had a heart attack when you did it.
AppearedSpadeGaming I freaked out when he did that
Hasn’t he been doing this?
As someone that does photo/video and getting into cars, I appreciate the creative transitions and overall editing and content! Great work!
I’m a licensed auto tech and I’m thoroughly impressed! Excellent video for diy’ers and great info from start to finish 👏
Thanks a lot! My goal is to provide helpful, accurate, concise info.
Hey Chris, I followed this guide to change my leaf springs, shackles, and mounts on both sides of my truck. Saved myself 2000 bucks that I was quoted at a shop for this job. Thanks to you!!
The one thing that was a pain was getting the forward mount installed on the gas tank side without dropping the gas tank. I did manage to get it done however by using a string to pull the bolts through the hole backwards, then using a pair of vice grips on the tip of the bolt that is not threaded as I tightened the nut down, that way I didn't need access to the space between the frame and the gas tank to hold the bolt by the head.
Lol! ChrisFix you just made my day! 10:39 “now to do that is just really simple, you just need: a saw, a hammer, and a torch” lol! And a flamethrower, a tank, and a chainsaw! Lol!
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. The world needs more people like you. People who can explain complex fixes in a very very simple away. Keep up the good work!
Thanks a lot! Glad the videos are helpful!
"And a flamethrower, a tank, and a chainsaw!" Love it but your list doesn't include - and ever other tool in your shop and even ones you don't have in your shop - LOL
chris' car: literally falls apart into a thousand pieces
chris: *How to rebuild your entire car from scratch*
How to rebuild your car from scratch using common tools
@@ypoa7827 facts
Thats physically impossible to do
@@sneakyplays101 Not with that attitude
And some soapy wooder
Every time i see your vid i click right away keep up the good work
Thanks
Next superchager
yess
That was far more educational than I thought it would be.
I tip my hat for the thoroughness.
as a knifesmith i want to say: put your broken leafsprings on the internet, they are really nice steel for knifemaking so you can probaly catch 30-40 bucks if you sell them a beginning smith.
Are you gonna commit genocide of african minorities with those?
I love chrisfix not only because the way he explains us but also he replies to all the comments which he can and that make ma smile😀😊.Other big youtuber never replies to there fan but chrisfix is a kind hearted big youtuber
I try my best!
this channel is one of the best, so satisfying to watch
Thanks a lot
By far the best narrated mechanic video I've seen as to date
Crazy how you have better quality videos than MotorTrend. It really shows how much effort you put into each video.
Thanks a lot!!!
I feel like ChrisFix just drives around between videos and waits for something to break
I've thought that too!
😂
Yes
IanRGaming he’s like o something just broke might as well make a video on what ever broke
I was wondering why his cars are falling apart.
These videos are very well produced and edited. I recently referenced ChrisFix for replacing the u-joints on my 2002 GMC Sonoma. Only surprise I ran into once the u-joints were out were the Double Cardan joints on the Sonoma. The CV ball seat in the centre of the Cardan was worn out. Luckily I was able to source the CV Ball Seat Kit locally (at twice the price! Moog part 606)and get the driveshaft back on the truck. I like that the videos are organized and straight to the point. No unnecessary "rambling on". All tools and equipment required are tidily arranged and in view. Very easy to follow the steps and reference the video by using the Pause button. Next time I'm under the truck I'll check my leafsprings. Thanks Chris.
Thanks and I’m glad you’re learning a lot!
Finally... found a way to lift my rear end of my truck without expensive lift kits or air bag's!!
very good at explaining & showing what needs to be done! Good job Chris! You're an overachiever! 👍
Dude... THANK YOU for this video!! Easy to understand, beautiful camera angles showing parts clearly, and not insanely long. Truly, magnificent!
Now, I am off to fix my own leaf springs!
this dude throwing tyres in the end lol..... strong man he is!
Hes Stronger then the Hulk i think 😂
Yinan Liu its just about 20kgs..no hassle though
Do you know how long I have watched youtube looking for someone like you that, well makes sense, without making a clear fool of himself around every corner. So far, you are the man bro.
i replaced my leaf springs with deaver leaf springs, welded on triple bypass suspension and did a lot more with the help of these tutorials and my dad, thanks chris :)
Why am I watching a ChrisFix video at 1 am? Knawwwledge
ChrisFix bedtime story haha
Same here....@130
@@chrisfix the best of the best
@@NaturalZBey you must be on the east coast haha
Here in my garage, I replace one leaf spring every day.
I should be sleeping for school tomorrow, but I got a notification that ChrisFix uploaded a video. I cannot pass up on knowledge! Thank you ChrisFix! Love your videos!
Thanks Jacob for the support
This video saved me like $1000 as I swapped my snapped single leaf, and old rusted single leaf, for heavy duty dual leafs without the mechanics insane overhead costs
I don't even own a truck but I still like watching Chris's videos
Thanks
same im 13 and i find these vids interesting
I'm super thankful for your channel my truck leaf just broke the other day and I didn't wanna do this job this insight is very helpful
I'm glad the video was helpful and good luck! Let me know how it goes!
God damn this guy is talented.
After watching a ChrisFix video you feel like an ASE certify technician.
That’s the goal.
I feel the same way watching Ron Jeremy.
Confidence booster that Chrisfix. lol 😎
As an ASE certified technician Chris fix is far from a certified tech. I went through two years of schooling to become an ASC certified tech. And you think after watching a 10 minute video you are now a certified tech screw off.
@@nickelbraun5360 lmao it was a joke
Dude, back in the day, 1984 to be exact, I was driving my Dads 1972 GMC Custom half ton pickup truck home from work. I started hearing a ting, ting, ting behind me and when I looked in my rearview mirror I saw a 12 inch piece of steel bouncing end over end behind me. When I inspected it more I realized that that was a sizable chunk of the leaf spring that had fallen off. I started calling several local salvage yards and was only able to find springs that had come off a farm grain truck. You know, one of those that can haul a tremendous amount of weight out of a field after getting grain harvested. I was assured that these would fit on my half ton pickup truck, only cost me $50.00, and another $50.00 charge (labor and parts) to get the springs installed. The lift was TREMENDOUS! Over 8 inches of lift!!!
Haha thats awesome, almost like a reverse Carolina squat lol
does anybody else watch these, just to know you're probably never going to do it to your car, to then come back to this video to do it?
yes I am ......next week on my 09, e150......he's great !!
yes... all the time.
Ive done that for my breaks. His video really helped me have the confidence to complete the job.
Cars don't have leaf springs so.................
Joe Lopez well you know what I mean.
You are probably my favorite you-tuber, you make everything interesting and fun and you probably help a lot of people too.
i turn wrenches for a living but i still enjoy seeing it done...great vid as always
Thanks!
Probably the best "DIY" video I have ever seen! You march right through and are very succinct and explain things very well. Not a bunch of humming and hawing and adjusting the camera. perfect video. I subscribed because I liked how well you did it.
This channel is the definition of DIY car maintenance. Your channel is amazing! Keep it up ChrisFix
Thanks a lot
Of course your videos are fantastic
Absolute monster of an editor Chris fix is
Chris you’re videos are the best!!! I can only imagine all the hard work that goes into your videos. Thank you for being the guy to show all of us driveway mechanics how it done.
I see why this channel is at the top. Simple, informative, easy to understand. Good stuff 👍🏾
Much love Chris!
Edit: I clicked as soon as I saw the notification lmao.
Thanks!
Me to
same
....still irritated that all might had to retire because of a person....
I’m impressed by how you keep your camera so steady.
And your work is magic 👍
And we usually take it for granted
4 Million subscribers!! I knew you'd make it back when you were 3.6mil Chris! Congratulations, You bloody deserve it mate. Subscriber since you were 600k subs or was it 400k? doesn't matter :)
Thanks a lot for all the support
i been a mechanic for 25 years i trained alot of ppl and met alot of great mechanics but i never met a smarter person then this guy chris, i mean he does make things so easy on his videos because of how smart he is .keep it up brother ur doing a great job by helping alot of ppl on here
As always love your video's. You always motivate me to get back under the hood. Keep it up bud.
Thanks a lot!
Chris: it looks so good.
Me: will you stop spraying the camera.
Lmao, had me dying
Such a good how to video. The time put into editing this vid saved me hours of watching 16 part -vlogs. Just rad.
I'm glad you liked the video!
Grandfather recently passed away and i received his Gen 1 Colorado.
Since then I've been trying to learn as much about fixing cars as possible because the truck is in an iffy state.
Thanks Chris for helping me learn about how to keep his ride alive
Awesome. I knew if I watched enough of your videos, I'd get to see you finally use a torch on something that's stuck!!! Great work, always get something out of your videos.
Thanks a lot Mark!
@@chrisfix hello great content Chris my name is Aiden Miller
How could anyone dislike a Chris Fix video?? So well put together and straight to the point!
good thing youtube removed the dislikes for chrisfix's vids!
Your videos are very educational and clean. You don’t have any unnecessary bullshit like other TH-camrs. And you don’t miss any important points.
Big thumbs up for you, buddy keep the good work!👍🏼
Hey Chris
On very tight/rusty bolts I usually heat them up with a torch before I try to break torque plus it will melt any loctite if it has been previously applied.
Love your videos! you have helped me save alot of money over the years plus thousands others I’m sure!
Been waiting for an upload for so long
Hopefully it was worth the wait!
Hi, Chris. Thank you for your tutorials 👍. You aren't only an excellent mechanic, but your videos are very professionally made and are satisfying to watch.
Love your videos and the attention to detail you add to surrounding parts. Good work Chris
Thanks a lot
Incredible Video - most informative ever 💯 I'm performing this job soon...but I did this before like 20 years ago....i wish this vid existed 😢
I'm going to add a little medium strength thread locker to this comment.
That way it stays at the top of the comments.
Dantastic 😂😂😂
Don't forget to clean this "thread" with a metal wire brush.
Dantastic out with the old threads and in with the new
Don't forget the soapy wooder
I like the can of nos
Great video as always, you should have included the test drive:)
Thanks!
You should've included a before and after
@Amish Patel u reallly should not drive with suspension like that, its very dangerous.
Chris these videos are amazing! Clear concise and to the point. Not missing any important info and your tone makes these fun to watch! Thanks alot. Helped me with my 96 ranger!
Damn it Chris! What did I tell you about spraying stuff on your camera lens 😂
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Another great video always informative 👍🔧🔧
Thanks
While you're under there, check your gas tank straps!! My truck is just like yours ('96 Ford Ranger). Had one tank strap rust apart on the Interstate. Had to limp home and replace it. Maybe for another video?
I saw in my notifications ChrisFix had a new video out. But i had to finish studying for 2 advanced abstract math exams. Now that they're over with, LET THE CHRISFIX BINGE BEGIN!
Awesome! Hope you did well on the exams!
This is the best video honestly you told us what the parts were how to lift the truck also how to install them. Nice job.
Thanks a lot Alex!
Caution with the rubberized undercoating - when it develops holes, it will actually trap the salinated water and it will rust from the inside out.
It’s probably better to finish painting and then apply POR-15, regularly apply fluid film, or take the car in for a yearly undercarriage oil spray.
THIS ⬆️ when I bought a Wrangler and was looking to undercoat, everyone told me about this and I was disappointed to see Chris recommend rubberized undercoating over fluid film
Agreed. I bought an F150 that the PO rubberized the entire frame and floor of the cab on in 2004. It's now 2022 and the entire frame has rusted. The rubberized coating trapped in moisture and it's just completely rusted under there. It's not even stuck to the frame anymore and it's just peeling off in chunks. The floor of the cab is literally gone. I have to get a new cab and I am completely stripping the frame, painting it with POR15 and I will undercoat with Fluid Film. Never using Rubberized undercoating.
Oxidation blows.
por 15 is uv sensitive. most people are probably doing this in their driveway. I would say to use whatever rust converter and then use the fluid film on top/oil film.
@@herculesbrah To do POR15 properly you have to top coat it while it's still tacky. I use Rustoleum Gloss black, it turns rock hard and protects against UV.
Chris is just flexing on us with his big collection of tools. He's gonna be the ultimate dad
Did anyone else see the nitrous bottle next to the tool box i feel like he gonna put nos on the drift stang
*_OH GOD HE LIKED YOUR COMMENT AH SHIT RED ALERT RED ALERT-_*
He likes being subtle
I see nos and that is cool
NANI!? 🏎💦= burning rubber
Starting to resto our 87 Toyota pickup, I've realized again how awesome Kroil oil is for rusty hardware. After becoming paranoid about getting the rear end out of wack and watching tons of videos.....yours popped up and was exactly what I needed. Chrisfx vids are the best,always.