Dunno if you guys cares but if you're stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my brother for the last few months =)
So glad you're back! Good luck with the carpal tunnel, I was dealing with that for a while. Ended up getting something called "prolotherapy" and now I'm good as new. On my way to go pick up a t shirt!
Lowering that rear suspension will be just the ticket to transform the MG from looking like it is about to go off-roading, to looking like a really angry beast for the track. kudos.
More leafs in the spring assembly means stiffer ride, less usually means more give unless the leafs are of a higher spring rate. Similar to coil springs just older design
Hey bro I love your content..now as I car guy , freaking awesome man. As a dad.... I'm always picturing safety issues with the kiddos. Safety is just as important as creativity. Stay safe all around
My rule is always wear shoes when you go in the shop. Never know what is on the floor. Those little wires from wire wheels will go through most anything.
Good job with having the boys "help out". Before you know it, they will be taking your car off the jacks so they can start working on their own projects. I can hardly wait to see how the fenders look moved forward. I could be wrong, but I think removing the leaf from the spring pack will give you a slightly softer and lower ride.
Friendly bit of advice, when using a grinder, and knowing your wrist has issue's, put the handle that comes with a grinder on. That way if it kicks or your hands fails you have a firm grip on the handle which means you can control where it ends up. I had a near miss with a nine inch and my man region, needless to say the first time in all my years o used the handle and been happy ever since.
I was just about to comment this, idk how anyone thought removing a spring wouldn’t hurt handling, especially after a bump in power on a stock drivetrain. With how low the car is that extra suspension travel could mean by-by wide body kit. Aside from this he’s done a great job with the mgb gt.
Spinning wheel of death lol, yep I agree with that. Was grinding down a bus wheel to repair when a rag got caught in the disc, moment of miss concentrating nearly ripped the thing out of my hands. Great builds keep it up @BuiltOfficial
Lemme tell you brother - I absolutely love your videos - all backyard DIY but do it a fun way to make it look how you want. AND on a budget. Plus the rugrats running around lol.
Hey buddy. Looks good let me tell you how to fix that .if you pull the legs back out and re drill the the center bolt back an inch that will move your rear end back in to that fender flare and should affect anything looks like you'll just have to cut a little more of your Quarter panel but you already cut them obviously for the wide body so no big deal
Individual leafs in a leaf spring pack are meant to slide on each other fore and aft of the center pin as the car shifts up and down with normal driving movement. If you hard clamp the leaves together they won’t move as designed and yes it will ride stiff as you’ve created basically a solid bar and not a spring. The original clamps are used to hold the leaf pack together but allow leaf movement as the axle travels up and down.
Thank god 🙏 it wasn't worst you could've lost a toe but glad your ok bud 👌 this project is coming along well can't wait for the next video 😀 happy 2021 man
Can't wait to see the first drive on the modified leaf springs. I have the same problem on my ford coupe and it needs about a 2" lower ride. Let me know how much it stiffens it.
Look into centering plates. This will push the center back because of the pivot point. Might be able to be made in your shop with the tools you have used. Volkswagens use them, that's how I know. Great job!
Was just thinking about this- when putting the leaf springs back together I’ve always used marine grease between the leaves. For one it helps the springs as they are compressed to flex with less friction (metal on metal). Two it helps from the springs rusting as bad!!! Sorry for not thinking of this earlier.
Ive done both of my wrist (for carpal tunnel) since thanksgiving... I'd put it off for years and I have to say I wish I'd have had surgery years ago.... Keep in mind the longer you let it go the longer it takes to "correct" itself after the surgery.
Before lowering front if youre going to motor swap it shouldnt you do that first due to more or less weight ? Get er running properly before building skirts and finishing kit??
with such a bright future in auto body and vehicle design it is horrible to see that your experiencing issues in your right hand at so young.GLAD UR OK!! if it gets more frequent you may want to look at getting a neckgaurd(hockey style) for whenever your working upside down. Loving the build!
Hi. nice vid! Are those 10" wide 15's? What is the rim offset you have for the rears and what flares are you using?? I'm a new sub so have't looked back through your other videos YET. Thanks!
Hope you get better soon But you should wear Steel toe boots when you work on your projects 😬👍 Love your videos Happy new year 👏 Cheers from Tijuana Mexico 🙌
Pls do Wear safety boots, fce shield n what ever tools for sfety purpose while dealing with the heavy equipment especially when cutting a metal..i saw many of those not having a good ending with that tools..we need u in this channel..u ar the main character..so pls b saf...hppy new year built n fmly..peace...😃
Does it make anyone else nervous seeing that beautiful baby running around the car with no shoes on? Me either, let people raise their kids the way they want to and stay the PHAWK out their business. Great video as always. Thanks.
Use the other side of the grinder when using a cutting wheel. You want the sparks to go towards you. I know that's counterintuitive, but it'll prevent the servo effect from acting on the cutting wheel.
What you have also done is soften the spring rate, in My opinion your better option would have been to retain the total amount of springs BUT take the shortest one from the bottom, turn it upside down and place it on the top. this will keep the basic spring rate and straighten the middle of the spring but keep the outer ends curved. this process avoids spring whip where the spring travels over center and back again.
I’d assume that would be a tough to fit, it’s a monocoque chassis that doesn’t have any room from factory for spring in the rear. But hey, anything’s possible with power tools and determination.
MossMotors has a coil over conversion for the front of your B may be cheaper than a fab shop all in and the R&D has already been done so you don't have to worry about the steering telemetry.
thank you so much for making this video. in india we have this car called hindustan ambassador car, these cars came with leaf suspension & there are no coil spring mods or any other mods for the suspension. this will really help me.
Harshith Sadhana Ok to lower your coil springs in the front of the car, take springs off cut off two and a half coils flatten with a grinder the edge you just cut and re fit should have a 2 inch lowered suspension, used to do that years ago when first getting into lowering cars on British fords, give it a try
also yea wrist problems suckkkkkk its all about over use pretty much i am guessing hours of sanding and bodywork don't help. For computer, work make sure u have a good posture and wrist rests, adjustable armrests help. that brace u have is also good but for something that is less intrusive and holds ur hand better try ace wraps, just more adjustable so they give better support they r just spandexy cloth pretty much :)
Always a good day when we get an MGB video. Just a thought though, beside the front suspension weirdness that you'll need to do, shouldn't you wait till the new engine (whatever is will be, i bet it'll be heavier than the stock 4cyl) is in there ? Cause it will affect the ride height and the weight distribution but i dunno, maybe you thought of all of that already
My mom and sister have the same issue with the wrist. Sister just got some injection into musles which helped, she sometimes couldnt even feel the tips of her fingers, but now it seems to be ok from few months since she got injected.
Safety first when you're kids are involved , sitting on a jack? what happens to the kids if the car comes off the jack? his face slams into the car, or the jack handle smacks the back of his head.
The ubiquitous opening of every you tube channel- " What's up guys ( replete with arm waving), we have new merch---yada yada yada" Those who watch a lot of you tube just skip past the first 60 seconds to the meat of the video and never hit like or subscribe.
11:32 "through my foot." Realy?! 😁 sorry for the bad joke. I really like your job and your channel.👍 I have cut myself several times in the hands with an angle grinder. fortunately, it passes slowly through the skin.
Those darn kids are so cute. Car is looking great man. Glad to see some more videos!
Cars and child just like beans and toast perfect together put only for a certain amount of time
Beans and toast is among the most ridiculous things the brits have done since losing to farmers and a fake prussian general
you sir, have inspired me! I am going to widebody a old saab 95 and put a nice motor in it
Do you have a video or an Instagram
@@nightshade9653 My IG is jakobsen___ going to start posting pics as soon as ive got the car
Sorry pal but saabs will never be good
Love seeing the boys helping (and pointing out the planes) 😊. Also glad your toe is okay!!
Title: OLD SCHOOL LOWERING
My brain: oh you mean cutting springs.
That’s what I thought.
Hilarious right. Man I feel old when watching these kids call what we did yesterday old school.
Dunno if you guys cares but if you're stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my brother for the last few months =)
@Bentley Emmett Definitely, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :)
So glad you're back! Good luck with the carpal tunnel, I was dealing with that for a while. Ended up getting something called "prolotherapy" and now I'm good as new. On my way to go pick up a t shirt!
Lowering that rear suspension will be just the ticket to transform the MG from looking like it is about to go off-roading, to looking like a really angry beast for the track. kudos.
Been waiting for a video from you. I was starting to get worried about you. Glad your back!
More leafs in the spring assembly means stiffer ride, less usually means more give unless the leafs are of a higher spring rate. Similar to coil springs just older design
Good heavens man try moving the axle back on the leaf springs!!
I’ve seen many vehicles driving dog legged from axles put back on leaf springs crooked
“My toe is still there so let’s go”
Hey bro I love your content..now as I car guy , freaking awesome man. As a dad.... I'm always picturing safety issues with the kiddos. Safety is just as important as creativity. Stay safe all around
My rule is always wear shoes when you go in the shop. Never know what is on the floor. Those little wires from wire wheels will go through most anything.
Oooo that fancy boi lift tho
Good job with having the boys "help out". Before you know it, they will be taking your car off the jacks so they can start working on their own projects.
I can hardly wait to see how the fenders look moved forward. I could be wrong, but I think removing the leaf from the spring pack will give you a slightly softer and lower ride.
Best part of your channel is the parenting wins you do!! Keep it up
Friendly bit of advice, when using a grinder, and knowing your wrist has issue's, put the handle that comes with a grinder on.
That way if it kicks or your hands fails you have a firm grip on the handle which means you can control where it ends up.
I had a near miss with a nine inch and my man region, needless to say the first time in all my years o used the handle and been happy ever since.
The flip is fine but no removing leaves makes the pack softer
I was just about to comment this, idk how anyone thought removing a spring wouldn’t hurt handling, especially after a bump in power on a stock drivetrain. With how low the car is that extra suspension travel could mean by-by wide body kit. Aside from this he’s done a great job with the mgb gt.
@@tobiasryckis6482 hes got it full compressed down no issues just needs to re adlust the wide body kit now
Yep, removing a leaf makes it softer.
Lower and softer: bad idea..
Should have just had the leafs reset.
Lowering leaf springs don't usually remove a leaf, usually just flip the axle ontop? If it's not low enough build some spaces to lift axle more?
@@siennabartlett9993 No, they heat them to reset the curve to lower then re temper so the metal regains it's ability as a spring.
He is back!!! With another banger 💣🔥
Spinning wheel of death lol, yep I agree with that. Was grinding down a bus wheel to repair when a rag got caught in the disc, moment of miss concentrating nearly ripped the thing out of my hands. Great builds keep it up @BuiltOfficial
Can't you buy inverted single leaves springs for the MG like the ones on old Ford capri's ?
do they exist?
www.scparts.co.uk/sc_en/leaf-springs-95962.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAudD_BRBXEiwAudakX36fTWlbZl8V6xZ6y5VSBzuE0Mci3OXbXjLXEZRwFzUw2Ft4du1xyhoCEtAQAvD_BwE
@12:06 😮 And just like that! Wow! Super glad you're ok. Don't tell your brother 😂
Lemme tell you brother - I absolutely love your videos - all backyard DIY but do it a fun way to make it look how you want. AND on a budget. Plus the rugrats running around lol.
Awesome to see this project still going! 👍
Hey buddy. Looks good let me tell you how to fix that .if you pull the legs back out and re drill the the center bolt back an inch that will move your rear end back in to that fender flare and should affect anything looks like you'll just have to cut a little more of your Quarter panel but you already cut them obviously for the wide body so no big deal
look'n good. Glad your toe is ok. Love those boys! Love how they get to help. Keep it up. Thanks for sharing.
New subscriber from the UK. Love your channel brother
Best father award defenitly goes to you bro.
Individual leafs in a leaf spring pack are meant to slide on each other fore and aft of the center pin as the car shifts up and down with normal driving movement. If you hard clamp the leaves together they won’t move as designed and yes it will ride stiff as you’ve created basically a solid bar and not a spring. The original clamps are used to hold the leaf pack together but allow leaf movement as the axle travels up and down.
Thank god 🙏 it wasn't worst you could've lost a toe but glad your ok bud 👌 this project is coming along well can't wait for the next video 😀 happy 2021 man
Can't wait to see the first drive on the modified leaf springs. I have the same problem on my ford coupe and it needs about a 2" lower ride. Let me know how much it stiffens it.
Look into centering plates. This will push the center back because of the pivot point. Might be able to be made in your shop with the tools you have used. Volkswagens use them, that's how I know. Great job!
New great build brother and wish you all the best for 2021 mate 😊🤟
Was just thinking about this- when putting the leaf springs back together I’ve always used marine grease between the leaves. For one it helps the springs as they are compressed to flex with less friction (metal on metal). Two it helps from the springs rusting as bad!!! Sorry for not thinking of this earlier.
Ive done both of my wrist (for carpal tunnel) since thanksgiving... I'd put it off for years and I have to say I wish I'd have had surgery years ago.... Keep in mind the longer you let it go the longer it takes to "correct" itself after the surgery.
Before lowering front if youre going to motor swap it shouldnt you do that first due to more or less weight ? Get er running properly before building skirts and finishing kit??
with such a bright future in auto body and vehicle design it is horrible to see that your experiencing issues in your right hand at so young.GLAD UR OK!! if it gets more frequent you may want to look at getting a neckgaurd(hockey style) for whenever your working upside down. Loving the build!
You gonna go coils eventually or keep it leafs?
carpel tunnel is nasty...I had release surgery and never had a problem since!! look into it dude.
Just got one of those shirts. This build is awesome, can't wait to see the final result.
I appreciate the fact that you show your mistakes. Also funny/awesome to see someone doing a leaf spring flip in 2020, I feel your pain.
T shirt ordered.Love the content.Gets me hella motivated to get some more of my projects done.Thanks bro
I didnt think this new vid would ever drop 😂😂
Glad to hear you’re all right. Someone was definitely looking out for you.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours!
Thanks for the subtles for your boys. Cool video thanks
Very lucky Caleb, glad you’re okay though!
Getting super hyped on this!!! Looking amazing!
Have you been using JP Fiberglass parts on your builds?
17:43 ... i got it all jacked up🤣👍🏽
Haha, like that...
I ran to the comments after seeing that lol
Hi. nice vid! Are those 10" wide 15's? What is the rim offset you have for the rears and what flares are you using?? I'm a new sub so have't looked back through your other videos YET. Thanks!
Isn’t it possible to move the rear axle more back to the center?
Hope you get better soon
But you should wear Steel toe boots when you work on your projects 😬👍
Love your videos
Happy new year 👏
Cheers from Tijuana Mexico 🙌
Pls do Wear safety boots, fce shield n what ever tools for sfety purpose while dealing with the heavy equipment especially when cutting a metal..i saw many of those not having a good ending with that tools..we need u in this channel..u ar the main character..so pls b saf...hppy new year built n fmly..peace...😃
Does it make anyone else nervous seeing that beautiful baby running around the car with no shoes on? Me either, let people raise their kids the way they want to and stay the PHAWK out their business. Great video as always. Thanks.
Daaaam dude be careful, you should but some of those hard top shoes never trust the grinder
Yesss finally a vid
Use the other side of the grinder when using a cutting wheel. You want the sparks to go towards you. I know that's counterintuitive, but it'll prevent the servo effect from acting on the cutting wheel.
I'm about to sleep and notification just arrived whoops new upload from built let's goooo
“If you use metric that’s 25-30 ft converted to metric” 😂😂😂😂
Feel your pain brother, I have serious issues with my wrist as well. Wearing a brace all the time sucks but the pain is worse.
What you have also done is soften the spring rate, in My opinion your better option would have been to retain the total amount of springs BUT take the shortest one from the bottom, turn it upside down and place it on the top. this will keep the basic spring rate and straighten the middle of the spring but keep the outer ends curved. this process avoids spring whip where the spring travels over center and back again.
I have dont this before on a Mk1 Ford Escort
Any ideals on widebody a 2006 Chevy Silverado pickup. Oh yea already ordered my Shirt..
A friend of mine did the same type of lowering setup to lower the rear of his '76 Maverick, but it wasn't near as cool as this will be!
PUSH CONTENT FASTER!!! WE NEED ITTT!!1
Nice content like always Caleb it’s nice to see ur ok just be more careful next time
Would a Miata IRS work for the rear end? Would give you a way to add coil overs and parts are plentiful.
I’d assume that would be a tough to fit, it’s a monocoque chassis that doesn’t have any room from factory for spring in the rear. But hey, anything’s possible with power tools and determination.
MossMotors has a coil over conversion for the front of your B may be cheaper than a fab shop all in and the R&D has already been done so you don't have to worry about the steering telemetry.
I'd just simply pull the fender out a little more because if you move them forward you'll have to recut it to fit around the door
AMAZINGNES!!!
thank you so much for making this video. in india we have this car called hindustan ambassador car, these cars came with leaf suspension & there are no coil spring mods or any other mods for the suspension. this will really help me.
Harshith Sadhana
Ok to lower your coil springs in the front of the car, take springs off cut off two and a half coils flatten with a grinder the edge you just cut and re fit should have a 2 inch lowered suspension, used to do that years ago when first getting into lowering cars on British fords, give it a try
also yea wrist problems suckkkkkk its all about over use pretty much i am guessing hours of sanding and bodywork don't help. For computer, work make sure u have a good posture and wrist rests, adjustable armrests help. that brace u have is also good but for something that is less intrusive and holds ur hand better try ace wraps, just more adjustable so they give better support they r just spandexy cloth pretty much :)
When you do the paint redone the mg graphics if your do the car satin black do them in matte it will look great
Name of song banging from 16:47 please😅
Always a good day when we get an MGB video. Just a thought though, beside the front suspension weirdness that you'll need to do, shouldn't you wait till the new engine (whatever is will be, i bet it'll be heavier than the stock 4cyl) is in there ? Cause it will affect the ride height and the weight distribution but i dunno, maybe you thought of all of that already
Also, kinda sad i cant buy a brand new BUILT tee cause i live in Belgium 😭
Awesome as usual bro :) keep up the hard work :) hope u and the family are good
Would be good if could go into more detail on what you mean by one leaf spring had to be cut out and the other didn’t?
what wheels are these?
My mom and sister have the same issue with the wrist. Sister just got some injection into musles which helped, she sometimes couldnt even feel the tips of her fingers, but now it seems to be ok from few months since she got injected.
não vejo a hora de ficar pronto :D
Nao ksksk
Now you why they made Steel Toe Work Boots, hint!
Nice DIY sir..hello From Small Country MALAYSIA here..
Bro, where are you from? Your proyects are greats you'r the best of the world
Removing bars wont make the ride softer?due to less rigidity
Nice my dad uset to get a piece of box section to lower his cars in the rear
Are you ever going to finish the Fatsun or is the project dead
Mgb not bad... Your kid? Cutest think ever!
Excellent video
Think u lowered it good. Might be to soft tho. U have to play around with the spring back for lowering or lifting
Are you gonna do a 4 link at some point?
Steal toe shoes are life. That’s a lesson for myself
15:42 funny guy😁
Nice helmet reflection 😉
I've had 3 cutting disks explode in my grinder, the first time scared the crap outa me, lucky I had the guard on. Even though it gets in the way
Guys did we consider what engine hes putting in it? I'd say 1jz tbh or a rb25
...maybe sr20det
So did you wind up sticking with that pack? The )()))) 6 leafs tot?
Is that the project car at 19:40?
Safety first when you're kids are involved , sitting on a jack? what happens to the kids if the car comes off the jack? his face slams into the car, or the jack handle smacks the back of his head.
What engine u thinkin or putting in???? u should talk to texas speed they helped B is for Build!
Yeah the rear suspension work seems a bit pointless with tyres that size any power increase will destroy that diff
@@shaynegadsden this build is amazing but the old parts that is not the body really need to be changed if any power at all is going to be added
The ubiquitous opening of every you tube channel- " What's up guys ( replete with arm waving), we have new merch---yada yada yada" Those who watch a lot of you tube just skip past the first 60 seconds to the meat of the video and never hit like or subscribe.
11:32 "through my foot." Realy?! 😁
sorry for the bad joke. I really like your job and your channel.👍
I have cut myself several times in the hands with an angle grinder. fortunately, it passes slowly through the skin.
Is it a Honda of a Datsun ?