Tow bar Fabrication and a questionable road trip.

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @jonathantanner9517
    @jonathantanner9517 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    “Sorry kids, Sunday morning cartoons can wait, we are watching Sunday morning Dirthead Shed.”

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kids can watch cartoons any day of the week anymore. Not like the old days

    • @stonethedoctor
      @stonethedoctor ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rainy day upstate NY. Always ready for some dirthead shed.
      Thanks Dave

    • @alexcorona
      @alexcorona ปีที่แล้ว

      Just get a second TV, people practically give away flat screens these days. I found a 60” plasma for $0 on offer up.

  • @matsherwood6277
    @matsherwood6277 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I actually enjoyed the just kind of chill vlog style of the episode. Nice work. 🤙

  • @ryansondrup8869
    @ryansondrup8869 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love that Dave is a professional at this and is still wearing flip flops in the shop like an everyday guy. Can totally relate having redone my ball joints and steering in shorts and flip flops

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice! Getting the work done . And in style

  • @HighDesertRob
    @HighDesertRob ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is awesome! If there is one thing the dirt head shed needed, it's another project! 🤣

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right…. But this should be a good one

  • @NewRiverRoots
    @NewRiverRoots ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I see the dirthead shed, I click like, then watch. Keep it up Dave!

  • @dionfred8855
    @dionfred8855 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Here’s a removal hack for all the barrel locks on receiver hitches, slide a pipe over the lock side and it snaps off clean with very little effort…pin and standard lock is by far more secure.

  • @djwhitney8991
    @djwhitney8991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't even care about how your videos are produced, I just throughly enjoy them either way! Keep the good work.

  • @Tippyb97
    @Tippyb97 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You're quickly becoming my favorite channel. It's refreshing to see someone build something other than jeeps, ls swaps and bashing fords. Don't get me wrong, i like Jeeps and ls swaps, just cool seeing something a little different.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I appreciate that! I definitely like the oddball stuff

  • @Stoney429b
    @Stoney429b ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome 👍🏼 looking forward to seeing where this build goes.
    Don't be shy with Mum's Spaghetti though, love seeing it as well!

  • @JohnPerez-rn1op
    @JohnPerez-rn1op ปีที่แล้ว +9

    For informational purposes if you have a lock on a tow hitch that has no key. You can take a pipe slide it on the lock side and pull and it will sheer the smaller shank of the lock. Only use for emergency purposes!!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good advice. I was worried about bending the pin and Really not being able to remove it

    • @nathanwoten6236
      @nathanwoten6236 ปีที่แล้ว

      I learnd how to pick locks when i was like 18 for situations like these. Its actually quite easy once you do it a couple times. Having the proper equipent (picks and tention bars) makes a big diffrence but i have improvised a few times and made things on the spot. Now there are tons of videos on youtube to teach you. I always keep a small little kit with 4 pick and2 tention bars in my wallet all the time and i have a couple full kits with everything u could need including dounke sided for utmotie locks in my pick up and in one of my tool bags i take places when i need they have come inhandy more times then i ca count i also kep a couple slim jims a wedge and air bag for getting keys ot of a locked car i end up helping some one every couple months at least with it.

  • @adhdgypsy
    @adhdgypsy ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Got to admire the problem solving skills you often showcase... at the core i feel is keeping things economical yet super efficient... makes a long indecisive trip worth... looking forward to more of such inspirational solutions..!!! Cheers

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you: problem solving is what it’s all about! Even if we often create the problem

  • @dailydouble2286
    @dailydouble2286 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How did I miss this video. Idaho looks amazing. I had no idea!
    Great job on the tow bar.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Was a great drive

  • @groomnzoom7860
    @groomnzoom7860 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sunday morning with dave!!! It is gonna be a good day!!!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is! Sorry I was a couple days late getting this one out

  • @petecrabtree6734
    @petecrabtree6734 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    🦅🇺🇸💪🤠👍 it's always nice to see a standard cab truck in a world of 4 door's cool truck

  • @danielduarte1574
    @danielduarte1574 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just so cool when this guy puts up a video

  • @nickadamson6053
    @nickadamson6053 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truck looks nice! I can tell you those Fords have a ton of fuses for the trailer wiring, hope the rest of the drive wasn't too stressful! Fun to see you cruising through spots where I frequent 😁

  • @DaysofPainandVictory
    @DaysofPainandVictory ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a rad drive, I did my residency in Boise, made that drive from Spokane to Boise a bunch that year to come home to my wife and kids! Most the time I'd drive through the tri-cities but the route you took through riggins/mccall is the best!

  • @tonyread5559
    @tonyread5559 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    XL7 looking like a secret agent man SUV with those tubes sticking out for a second. Pew! Pew!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Top secret stuff going on in “the shed”

  • @jimanderson4495
    @jimanderson4495 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    90k! Congrats Dave. I see the beginning of Louis V10. Thanks

  • @Bobby82568
    @Bobby82568 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Chingadera’s” 🤣🤣. That’s FN hilarious

  • @2dooroldford
    @2dooroldford ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy these og roadkill-esque type videos: roadtrip and fixes. So please do more like this

  • @dougstarwalt8984
    @dougstarwalt8984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice catch! Thanks for the scenery!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is an amazing drive. So glad I was able to share some of it

  • @danielmarsh200
    @danielmarsh200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool truck. Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

  • @Turbochargedtwelve
    @Turbochargedtwelve ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man you really missed opportunities for a clickbait title and drama in the video, but that is why I love the channel, no BS and a great little adventure!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m not good at all that stuff. Hoping that slow and steady wins the race

  • @rediron44
    @rediron44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice, quiet Sunday. With a Dirthead Shed video. Nice. And yea, I hate welding on most coatings. Especially galvanized metal. Got sick from burning that a few times. Nasty....lol. cool towbar. Fine job. Now, about those dirthead shed T-shirts..lol

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m dragging my feet on the site. Keep bugging me

  • @Isuzu_Paul
    @Isuzu_Paul ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @ 18:44 theres an isuzu trooper! That area is beautiful, i remember when i flat towed my 91 trooper home i had to cobble a trailer wiring harness with a set of oreily's trailer corner light housings duct taped into the back windows from molala oregon to winnemucca nevada through a snow strom, that was amazing and stressful. lol.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gotta keep working through the problems

  • @PaulKaiser42
    @PaulKaiser42 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the new rig…can’t wait to see what you are going to do with it👊🏻👊🏻

  • @danielcarroll5667
    @danielcarroll5667 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it ! Dirthead road trip with Dirthead Dawgie Hazel ! Only bad thing ? It makes me wonder why the HAIL do I live on the east coast "Megalopolis" ??!! Great truck , hope ya'll made the last 120 miles safe & sound .

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      You have some great east coast roads to explore as well. Just have to get a ways out of the city

  • @georgjon
    @georgjon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sure you figured the wiring issue out but our Ford work truck grounds though the tow hitch for the lights. If your ball is real rusty or brand new and still covered in paint it won't ground and you'll have nothing going to the trailer.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am sure it’s something simple like that. By the end of the day it had the running lights. Good enough

  • @leviowen1593
    @leviowen1593 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was just behind you in line in menards in three rivers mi!!!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Should have said 👋 hi!

    • @leviowen1593
      @leviowen1593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn’t want to bug you man. Have some trails on my property here local

    • @chrischambers4513
      @chrischambers4513 ปีที่แล้ว

      Three Rivers? I live in Kalamazoo not far from you!

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great looking truck 👍👍

  • @85Crawler
    @85Crawler ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Same! I always end up buying tools at harbor freight…even though I bring a ton. I’m not a V-10 fan but the truck is a solid set up! Excited to see what you do with it in the future man!

  • @digitalgavakie
    @digitalgavakie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Riggins is an awesome little town. If you ever get the chance go watch the jet boat races in Riggins. Love that drive from Lewiston to Boise.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would love to spend a week there just chillin

  • @justinshultz120
    @justinshultz120 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both those rigs are awesome

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      The really are. I’m stoked on the fleet

  • @benjaminjonholman
    @benjaminjonholman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The town you saw from the top of the hill and said "this is rad, what a view" before saying the paper mill stinks is my home town lol

  • @thomaspressey7860
    @thomaspressey7860 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dave is out here living the dream!

  • @ericswackhamer880
    @ericswackhamer880 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey... I also live in Spokane. I've been watching your shows & videos for a long while. I just enjoy watching you engineer and make stuff. Also enjoy the adventures you go on. Always have liked You & Fred. It's cool you live in the same town. I, drive by your work place & think that's cool... Dave works there. Keep doing what you do. Myself and others, enjoy watching a average Joe doing fun & cool stuff. Thank you for your content & for your advice.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks ! Maybe I’ll see ya around town. I need to put together a Dirthead bbq at 7 mile

  • @brad3139
    @brad3139 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love those triton V10 engines, cant wait to see what you do to that truck dave!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are good and reliable. Should be a fun rig

  • @thunderstruck1078
    @thunderstruck1078 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    07:18
    > I was just standing back, looking at that...
    I thought you were going to say it looks like a Bond car with mini cannons or something like that :)

  • @trentthemarine
    @trentthemarine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a fun one for me. I grew up in Riggins and live in the Lewiston Valley now so the whole trip was all roads and towns I know very well that don't normally get a lot of TV time. Cool trip!

  • @andyweber8606
    @andyweber8606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve made that Spokane to Boise drive many times! One of my favorites. There is a lot of amazing outdoor opportunity through that entire corridor.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      So much! Need to get back and take more time

  • @ChadPowell02
    @ChadPowell02 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enjoyed the update Dave, and I'm looking forward to the build, Cameron does do an amazing job filming and (editing?) but I definitely watched all of this video too so these "junk with me holding a go pro videos" are still equally important to the story in my opinion.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. I dig the down and dirty no frills videos too

  • @rescuedandrestoredgarage
    @rescuedandrestoredgarage ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is so awesome, brother. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned.

  • @MASmitty
    @MASmitty ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those Ford V10s are some dam good engines. I have a 2005 F350 V10 with 210,000 miles does not burn a drop of oil. Gas mileage is not good though.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are . Never really hear of problems with them

  • @ridehard4today
    @ridehard4today ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Flip flops, shorts, welding on shop floor… YOU ARE RAD!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s summer. I’ve got all winter to wear proper gear

  • @danemattoon5114
    @danemattoon5114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave, great video driving to Boise. I grew up in Moscow Idaho and I’ve lived in Nevada for the last 30 years. My parents still live in Moscow so I’ve driven that road countless times. I enjoyed seeing all the scenery you showed because I knew exactly where you were at every part of the video!

  • @zanelee237
    @zanelee237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang man you were close to my house when you were at harbor freight! That’s super cool! I love watching your channel and miss Dirt Everyday!

  • @OnTheSideOff-Road
    @OnTheSideOff-Road ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dave I enjoyed this GoPro self-shot type video just as much as any of your other videos. Rad stuff as always, keep it up man!!!

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's one that never fails to fail" trailer wiring. I finally bought one of those magnetic sets to keep behind the seat for emergencies . Ps on my boss's truck his trailer light ground through the ball he spent hours trying get them to work I cleaned the ball with the grinder the next day and boom lights . Hope you found your issue and had a safe trip home.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I ended up with working running lights. Good enough

  • @JeepnJeff
    @JeepnJeff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool truck for sure. You don't see single cabs much anymore. The last one I saw was probably owned by Caltrans.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. Got to look for retired fleet trucks

  • @jakeg2312
    @jakeg2312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! I’m excited to see where this one goes!

  • @TheEinart
    @TheEinart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video 😃

  • @lilorbielilorbie2496
    @lilorbielilorbie2496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I can't tell you how long it's been since I heard somebody say Ching-Ga-Dera. Brings back a lot of Orange County, CA. memories. If I could be young and foolish/stupid allover again. Thanks Dave.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure to use it in a sentence at least once today

  • @cramcustoms
    @cramcustoms ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I flat tow a 1990 Geo Tracker behind a 18 foot trailer with 1981 LUV on it behind 1999 GMC Suburban 3500, pulls great at 60 mph, I permanently attached tow lights on Geo to make wiring a little easier since it's a stripped down trail rig

    • @Kyle-ev4fk
      @Kyle-ev4fk ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My jaw dropped @1981 LUV, re-read it and then continued reading behind a Suburban. LOL, reading is important. My tow pig is also a Suburban.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      The tracker is probably a blast

    • @cramcustoms
      @cramcustoms ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thedirtheadshed it does great with the lockrights, I need to get a 4.25 low range for the tcase

  • @marcushopkins8119
    @marcushopkins8119 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That BMX t shirt is awesome!

  • @LaDaveNCLa
    @LaDaveNCLa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great one Dave

  • @coolonpaper6381
    @coolonpaper6381 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it can't wait to see how you set it up

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. It will have lots of coverage

  • @philip4x4guy
    @philip4x4guy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your videos with you holding a go pro and I'm excited to see what you do with the new rig!

  • @jaacina
    @jaacina ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same style Roadmaster towbar mount on my Land Rover Discovery. I beefed it up and it has a winch plate for a hidden winch mount behind the bumper and in the winter has a 6.5' customized old Western snowplow mount on it. I also added a lower mounting brackets for the under part of the plow mount.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      Transformers, more than meets the eye!

    • @jaacina
      @jaacina ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thedirtheadshed It was my lazy way to not have to build a partial mount.

  • @Smokeroux
    @Smokeroux ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video and Project!! Subscribed!

  • @ronsmith9251
    @ronsmith9251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a sweet truck, so hard to find a regular cab 4x4.

  • @greghohensee4067
    @greghohensee4067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet! Just bought a v10 excursion to flat tow an xj for hunting shuttles. Cant wait to see what you do with it.

  • @brianschmidt2747
    @brianschmidt2747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really hope you plan on changing the V10 out. I have 3 boat anchors. One with 45K and 2 under 40K all same issue blown spark plugs and at 12K to fix them right. Boat anchors. I tried to sell them but no one bit. Good luck my brother

  • @Fix_It_Again_Tony
    @Fix_It_Again_Tony ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool. There is something really appealing to me about traveling 100's of miles to buy a vehicle and then driving it home.
    Is this the V10 with the spark plugs that get stuck in the head and break off. I think that problem affected the V8s of the same family as well. I've seen Eric fix them on South Main auto.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe that 05 and newer v10’s were not affected by the head and plug problems

  • @kyleburgess6475
    @kyleburgess6475 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I would have enjoyed meeting you while you were here in Boise. I know how those quick trips go. If nothing else would’ve been happy to run ya over tools to use and give you a hand. I know that stretch of Idaho well, great video.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Next time I need to call out on social media if I need help

  • @lowbudgetbob1155
    @lowbudgetbob1155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must say, the northwest has some seriously scenic areas. It's nice to get out of Az...looking at the desert gets old lol.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Northern Arizona gets pretty awesome

  • @robertottwell605
    @robertottwell605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good girl Hazel! Good dog.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      She furred that new truck up something fierce

  • @chappo4845
    @chappo4845 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Has cool tow rig, Jerry’s another for no reason.
    Someone has a project problem 😂😂😂

  • @ctwolfgang433
    @ctwolfgang433 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not a Ford fan, but that v10 super duty is pretty cool. Sure you've got some cool peoject for it. Can't wait to see the plan.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It should be a fun rig!

    • @jeepindave5464
      @jeepindave5464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@thedirtheadshedjust needs some junkyard ford axles...... nevermind.

  • @fishingmontana1564
    @fishingmontana1564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to put a tow bar on my 4 runner so i can tow it to and from the shop so i can finish my swap and go wheel i find it really hard to find to find the extra time with work and family stuff but yet the kids like to go wheeling

  • @adamclinkenbeardclinkenbea7741
    @adamclinkenbeardclinkenbea7741 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking forward to seeing what you do with this.

  • @robertrohr3209
    @robertrohr3209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ford has a trailer light fuse under the hood in the fuse box

  • @junkyardsearcher6407
    @junkyardsearcher6407 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Was there power to the plug on the pickup? I’ve noticed that sometimes the plug itself goes bad. I also learned that later model trucks with a tow package comes from the factory with a separate fuse box under the hood for the tow plug.
    Happy projects with this one.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I need to dig a little deeper. I’m sure it’s a simple fix

  • @nathanwoten6236
    @nathanwoten6236 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You could also make up a winch plate that will slide in to the mounts on your Suzuki. It may not be the best for a 12k winch, but should be plenty strong fo something like a 6k winch. Should be great for light to med duty jobs. Pulling out a buddy with a small to med size rig or moving something round your yard & or junk yard, pulling a new project or ustd ig on to a trailr ect.

  • @andrewprina931
    @andrewprina931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the hitch pin metal is hard. socket and an extension or a jack handle/pipe will snap it easy.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll try it on the next one.. I am sure this wasn’t the last

    • @andrewprina931
      @andrewprina931 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thedirtheadshed you have no idea how happy it made me to see a response from you! made my day!!

  • @BadHombreGarage
    @BadHombreGarage ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember the last time I flat towed a Suzuki… it was right before the transmission went out in the Suzuki.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was pretty worried . Kept reading about how you’re supposed to run it every hundred miles or so

    • @BadHombreGarage
      @BadHombreGarage ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thedirtheadshed I’m pretty sure we did it wrong. And if I recall, we stopped to check it out and it had been in gear for a while…

  • @richardharvey8939
    @richardharvey8939 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everyone should by a bolt brand hitch lock it works off ignition key much harder to lose. Using them for years.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember when those came out. Cool design

  • @krisbarnard1684
    @krisbarnard1684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I said it on instagram already. But i so excited, i love super duty builds

    • @krisbarnard1684
      @krisbarnard1684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also i have to say that xl7 doesnt look much smaller then the f250

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s crazy how similar they are in size

  • @anthonyvirgadamo898
    @anthonyvirgadamo898 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magnetic lights from harbor fright. Take them with you when traveling

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The lights and wiring on the suzuki are fine. It was power out of the ford that wasn’t working

  • @Wrenchingandadventuring
    @Wrenchingandadventuring ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had this very same idea for a build rig. I was looking one with the 5.4 but basically the same. Unfortunately I was looking 2 years ago when used trucks we’re stupid high $. Maybe I need to re consider this.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I originally wanted the 5.4 as well. But seemed like all of them were beat up

  • @drew7767
    @drew7767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice love dragging a new project home or actually driving home from the looks of this project on the suzuki

  • @dj250r
    @dj250r ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I set a Tobar up To a Suzuki samurai that was already lifted the wheels instantly went sideways and had to figure out how to make it go straight. Really nice single cab can't wait to see what to do with it Cheers

    • @marcogarza1263
      @marcogarza1263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No castor

    • @dj250r
      @dj250r ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcogarza1263 no shit

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It’s gonna be a fun truck

  • @Scoots1994
    @Scoots1994 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like the idea of using a smaller more fuel efficient vehicle to go pick up a project and have the project tow the smaller vehicle back. Too bad the Suzuki isn't more fuel efficient.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I need a geo metro

    • @Scoots1994
      @Scoots1994 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thedirtheadshed I wonder what one of those 40hp kuboda diesel engines would get swapped into a Metro ... 70mpg? SLOW and noisy, but efficient.

  • @Kyle-ev4fk
    @Kyle-ev4fk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the horrible MPG on the XL7? Is that just inherent to those vehicles? What kind of MPG did the Ferd get? Another awesome video, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      The xl7 gets 16-17 on the highway . I didn’t check the Ford

  • @LukeEdward
    @LukeEdward ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Working in the “Freiberger flops” I see.
    Also, “IDAHO”???? No way. “UDAHMAN”!!!

  • @joeala762
    @joeala762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude! I was just in Boise last weekend!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on. It’s a neat town. It gets really good as you get out of the valley

  • @Just-inDoingStuff
    @Just-inDoingStuff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the flat towing idea!, just curious why this option version versus towing your car trailer down with the dually? Great video.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The trailer and dually were in the Midwest. That part will make sense in one of the next videos

    • @Just-inDoingStuff
      @Just-inDoingStuff ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thedirtheadshed looking forward to it!

  • @gogmorgoaway
    @gogmorgoaway ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And this is why you don’t use locking hitch pins. If you were up in the rust belt you wouldn’t get that pin unlocked even with the key after the first snow storm, and you wouldn’t have been able to get the hitch out of the receiver after a couple years of it being in there.

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I avoid rigs from the rusty states for a reason

    • @gogmorgoaway
      @gogmorgoaway ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thedirtheadshed Yeah cant say I blame you. Although it gives a good excuse to build some nicely tucked rock sliders if you have to cut out and replace the rocker panels anyway.

  • @jackmehoff2961
    @jackmehoff2961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dad`s Spaghetti !
    Nice looking truck .

  • @bowtieboy5025
    @bowtieboy5025 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drinking game every time Dave says rad take a shot

  • @vanstechcorral
    @vanstechcorral ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most often unexpected mods and fabs are required for what oughta have been simple!

  • @redneck3962
    @redneck3962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone else hear Riggins Idaho and think Timsuck with Dan Cummins?

  • @tree18is
    @tree18is ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the greatest rig ever!

  • @regbale
    @regbale ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pro tip: Lights have always been the bane of everyone’s tow journey. It’s the very reason I always throw in the magnetic tow lights.

  • @growlith6969
    @growlith6969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My 02 tracker is like the poor man's 2 door version of that thing, came with a tow kit that besides the towing arms, it also had a bull bar that could be installed in the mount pockets. It's pretty solid too. Been considering adding a little more steel and mounting a smediumish winch sized for like a sxs since my little 2 door is so light. Have a question for you, I've been thinking about lifting this thing and have wondered if you have ever used a heavy duty cv axle as a driveshaft before? Since my tracker has so little distance between the transfer case and the axles (severe angle), I was thinking of ordering some custom cv's that people have made for their drag cars that pump out like 1500hp. I feel like even a modified rear cv from an expedition or armada would probably do. Thoughts?

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I would call CalMini and possibly PetroWorks with those questions

  • @rocklamarre9717
    @rocklamarre9717 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chinese metal is very hard to weld

  • @Livin2Relax
    @Livin2Relax ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a cool video. Any clues as to where the road trip is headed?

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Ultimate Adventure trip? I don’t know yet

    • @Livin2Relax
      @Livin2Relax ปีที่แล้ว

      This is bizarre! This comment was supposed to be posted on the onX live from the other day. I know y’all are meeting in Moab but was curious where that road trip is taking everyone. I’m heading to Sand Hollow around the same time and was hoping to sneak a peek of the rigs.

  • @kirkbecker7674
    @kirkbecker7674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adapter chingaderas!!! 😂😂😂 I'm dying!

    • @thedirtheadshed
      @thedirtheadshed  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m sure it’ll offend someone

    • @kirkbecker7674
      @kirkbecker7674 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thedirtheadshed I think that's one that you picked up in the minitruck seen, I love it!

  • @jefferyanderson3524
    @jefferyanderson3524 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Curious to see what you are doing with the Ford cause you already have a nice tow rig?!

  • @bigblack74k5chev8
    @bigblack74k5chev8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hammer works way better than a Sawzall...... ask me how I know. They actually break very easy after you smack them back and forth a couple times.