Breaking Point Exposed! Rusted and Broken Suspension Nightmare in Chevy Silverado

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  • @57dent
    @57dent 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +122

    Finally, Ray gets to experience the joy of the rusted bolts that we have on almost every bolt in the white North!

    • @rks9612
      @rks9612 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That's what I was thinking! Every video he just use impact gun on every bolt-nut and they come undone! Not when you get to experience rust belt job's!

    • @Pallesto
      @Pallesto 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Clearly he doesn’t know that the smoke wrench is your friend with northern vehicles 😂

    • @paullenzen2562
      @paullenzen2562 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Take a 1300 mile roadsy North and hang out with Eric O for a week. You'll get to see "Vic" hard at work every day. Make for a great video series.

    • @TheOcculus
      @TheOcculus 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@paullenzen2562New York uses a lot more salt & brine than most of the other Northeastern states.
      New York cars are truly awful after just two winter seasons.

    • @user-gu7rd8pu7i
      @user-gu7rd8pu7i 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great video as always Ray, I admire your dogged perseverance 👍🙂

  • @CajunShrek
    @CajunShrek 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Eric O sitting back with his popcorn 😂

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      L:laughing at the rust? He isn't that mean.

    • @tradekingdistributing3586
      @tradekingdistributing3586 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He feels sorry that Ray does not have a cutting torch.

    • @jasonperry8695
      @jasonperry8695 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ray really needs a friend called Vic

  • @darkerbinding6933
    @darkerbinding6933 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I kept hearing Eric O in my head... "Use the torch, young Ray-walker. Trust in the torch." 🔥

  • @AZBroncomaniac
    @AZBroncomaniac 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I enjoy your videos very much. MANY years ago my daddy impressed upon me how special a good mechanic is. Too many "technicians" these days, and not enough mechanics. You are a good mechanic. Your community is lucky to have you.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      We need more apprentices, they seemed to have become extinct lately. A company could save more in maintenance costs by supporting an apprenticeship program, as the knowledge would grow, not get lost to attrition.

  • @paulmessinger5590
    @paulmessinger5590 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    General comment on Sawsall use (because you asked for comments). IF POSSIBLE, let the foot of the Sawsall butt against the work. It keeps the blade moving max distance relative to the piece you're trying to cut. Holding the tool in "space" allows the tool to move back and forth as much as the blade even though you try to hold it steady. Of course sometimes you just do what you can.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would have to agree with paulmessinger, don't waste the energy in just making the saw vibrate!

    • @alastairsellars2611
      @alastairsellars2611 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not to mention, using the right sized blade for the right sized job is also critical.

  • @imfloridano5448
    @imfloridano5448 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    When replacing the hanger bolts for those shackles use the marine bearing grease for the bushing sleeves. It will keep them from seizing up. Ray get a induction heater designed to fit around the head of a bolt and the nut. By heating the bolt up the penetrating oil will flow around it in the sleeve

    • @jimmycheese3817
      @jimmycheese3817 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Or anti-seize?

    • @user-vb5qn2ch1f
      @user-vb5qn2ch1f 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lot of work on that crusty Rusty, the customer must have a good love affair with that thing?

    • @MrPhil1965
      @MrPhil1965 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love watching your videos here in the UK!

    • @leybraith3561
      @leybraith3561 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree that heat helps. In my day rusty bolts came out much easier after heating with oxy torch / cooling with spray lube, wait a bit while doing other bolts, re do the heat/lube. etc.

    • @BUDDYSHADOW
      @BUDDYSHADOW 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@user-vb5qn2ch1fplot twist: The owner is blackmailing Ray and making him fix his truck for free.

  • @NicolasReinke
    @NicolasReinke 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Ray, did this job on a Wisconsin rust belt 1500 in a driveway and this video made me feel that sense of accomplishment all over again. Quite the struggle to get those rusty sunuvaguns removed. I appreciate your methods and your continual knowledge share!

  • @imagseer
    @imagseer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Enjoyed watching you systematically tackle the challenges presented by those rusty bolts. It must make estimating labor very difficult. The 'car jail' finally answered the gate question too.

  • @jdub976
    @jdub976 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    I'm with you 10 times over with the gas can thing. I have spilled more than I ever have with all these safety features. Drives me crazy.

    • @Dave-ty2qp
      @Dave-ty2qp 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      My old gas cans didn't have vents untill i ordered some and installed them. Now with the vents, and old school nozzels I'm like living in the 50's again. LOL

    • @grantmcinnes1176
      @grantmcinnes1176 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly. There's no more concrete example of how dumb the government can be. These are rules made by people who've never mowed their own lawn. Every gas can I have has been converted to a 'water' can with the help of amazon parts.

    • @rick980
      @rick980 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I live up in Canada where a torch is a necessity. Btw I kept an old can or 6 that nobody has questioned yet!

    • @bryanwilliams847
      @bryanwilliams847 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Taking the stupid cap off and using a funnel is the only way I use over regulated gas cans

    • @KentuckyRanger
      @KentuckyRanger 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Amazon sells conversion kits.
      I got the tree pack kit, and it worked perfectly!

  • @texasscot6669
    @texasscot6669 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I was working on the suspension of 2003 suburban yesterday. Two things jumped into my mind while watching this video. 1) Texas cars are awesome, 2) it’s much more fun watching someone struggle getting a bolt out than it should be allowed to be.

  • @johnandersen6364
    @johnandersen6364 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Defiantly brought back many memories working on everything from cars to heavy transport trucks. I live in the prairies in "Canadia" where the salt isn't so bad but worked on many coming in from Ontario and Quebec. But even some of our own units hauled calcium as well for roads and mines, that's when you just used a torch to take everything off. I'm glad you used new U-bolts, they all stretch and will come loose and that's when the spring can break right in between the U-bolts. Like so many people say here. they love watching you doing honest work, and getting it done right. After over 45 years and retired now, I know I made the right call in my profession a very long time ago, you my friend prove that to me time and time again.

  • @robertcole9661
    @robertcole9661 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Never seize on some of those bolts going back in might help the next guy! That Canadian rust really bit you this time! Good job on removing the springs through the crust, love the channel, keep on wrenching Ray!

  • @hoseman1
    @hoseman1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    You must be the only mechanic I know of that is happy to see rust so you can use your needle scaler, those of us in the rust belt would be happy to never see any rust again.

    • @christopherrobin462
      @christopherrobin462 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad I'm in lower rightside of texas

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Luckily for Ray, rust is a novelty to him, that lucky dog...

  • @vincentmiconi1869
    @vincentmiconi1869 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Tip that might work for you, Ray.
    You will notice that the bushings for the spring mounts are serrated. If you break the nuts loose by using a good pneumatic impact wrench on the bolt end it will often break the bolt free of the shackle bushing in the first turn because the serrated bushing ends are pinched between the spring perches. Once the bolt starts to turn hold the nut with a box end wrench and presto. The bolt is free to turn in the bushing.
    Cheers!

  • @wallyg.2409
    @wallyg.2409 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Eric O would be proud, Ray. That was one heck of a battle and tool line-up.

  • @fsu3784
    @fsu3784 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oxygen acetylene torches would have been brought out immediately in my garage 😂😂😂

  • @setfreeatlast7777
    @setfreeatlast7777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Ray, you now own half of Canada. It's all over your floor. 😂 love your videos.

  • @GeorgeMandry
    @GeorgeMandry 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Every time I see the carnage created by vehicles that live in the north, I thank God ah'm a Texas boy!!! LOL
    Good work-arounds on getting things removed, Ray - having been a "fleet maintenance guy" early in my career, it taught me it wasn't something I wanted to do on the daily - but I love watching someone like you come up with ways to get the job done!!

    • @jamesyoung151
      @jamesyoung151 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I envy you brother. The northeast sucks when it comes to work on vehicles.

    • @smplloyd
      @smplloyd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I live up north, it is cold and icy, an our vehicles rust, but we don’t have devastating hurricanes, fewer tornadoes and floods, and I hate the heat an humidity.

    • @jamesyoung151
      @jamesyoung151 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@smplloydIt's just as humid in the north, especially in the summer. I'm the opposite, I like the heat compared to the cold. I'm a mailman and spend usually up to 7 hours in the cold. When the wind gets going, you may as well be wearing nothing... it goes right through you.

    • @ruediix
      @ruediix 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Road salt, plus moisture, plus temperature cycles equals total disaster.

  • @philipershler420
    @philipershler420 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WOW, what a bunch of rust! But you prevailed!

  • @Salmomlox
    @Salmomlox 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    This was an interesting video, Ray. You get so excited when you get to use a new tool even if it was to remove Canadian Rust 😂 You win this challenge of removing the rust as heck bolts. Great job finding the broken leaf spring. May the AI of Algorithm raise the views.

  • @ken2tou
    @ken2tou 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Working on those rust belt truck is a real challenge! Nice to see some potential solutions! Using the penetrating oil is a great start!

  • @brucemadden1626
    @brucemadden1626 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I'm sure I'm not the only one wishing you used a torch to heat up the super rusted parts(watch some more ERIC O). Also, HOPEFULLY you will use anti-seize on the new bolts just as you use massive amounts of silicone on your spark plug boots?? They make it for a good reason, as you have just experienced.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes the bolt is not seized if it is liquid...

  • @MailmanWilly79
    @MailmanWilly79 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    As a lifelong car owner seeing how the leafsprings operate was interresting! And yes, working on cars in part the "rust belt" (New England) is a beotch! Thanks for the education Ray, your videos are my treat to myself when I get home from work!

  • @ofise
    @ofise 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i love to see how you came from an employe to employer, love to see how your bisnes grow

  • @petergondolier4088
    @petergondolier4088 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Hey Ray. Hang on to the old springs. That heavy metal comes in really handy. You can find a thousand uses for them. They make great spacers and backers whenever you need them for pulling/installing bearings, etc.

    • @cycleguy666
      @cycleguy666 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I cut pieces out of the old springs.......good metal for brackets or prying!!

    • @larryberry2436
      @larryberry2436 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Great for making home made knives too!

    • @frankbiz
      @frankbiz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@larryberry2436 you must watch the "Forged With Fire" show as well.

    • @Wheel_Horse
      @Wheel_Horse 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Add old lawn mower blades to the "Save" list!

    • @stevenseverson7353
      @stevenseverson7353 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yep!! Gonna say the same thing..at least one of them

  • @keithfork8663
    @keithfork8663 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Good job dealing with those nasty bushings. Special thanks to the engineer team that placed the bolt in bassackwards.

    • @ronhall9040
      @ronhall9040 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      yeah...always WONDER'd WTH the head of long bolts are always installed to the SHORT SIDE on spring mounts-it shouldn't matter...when replacing, I've always install 'em the other way for the "next time" when possible and my vehicles have never fell apart on me (things that make ya go "hmmm???")..also, I think the whole concept of "torsion bars" is a DUMB-ASS concept...when I go to Hell, I pray I meet up w/these "engineers", along while the inventor of 4 way stop signs, phillips screws and traffic circles ;-)

    • @johncooper4637
      @johncooper4637 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably done that way for assembly. Automotive engineers do not worry about getting things apart again. More time and money for the dealer.

    • @DeepakKumar-lv4te
      @DeepakKumar-lv4te 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ronhall9040 sprung is sprung, doesn't really matter how you do it. It was even used by porsche & VW and this is exactly how F1 suspension is engineered. I think the only reason coiled springs are everywhere is because once they've been designed and manufactured there's economies of scale to be had and no one wants to pay for the development of alternatives.

  • @hugh007
    @hugh007 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I agree with some others, this is Academy Award stuff. More leaf spring videos.
    Thanks

  • @Mech7.3
    @Mech7.3 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Welcome to the world of rust Ray! Been there done that. Keep up the great work 🇺🇸✌️

  • @MrMattDat
    @MrMattDat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Hey Ray! Any thoughts to putting a coating of anti-seize on those shackle bolts before you reinstall those leaf springs to slow down the rust?

    • @charlessmarr7107
      @charlessmarr7107 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Even though though those would likely never be replaced, I would coat them. My son just had to replace the bumper on a truck that we had to pull and replace on his truck 4 years ago. The original ones took several hours. After hitting a deer the ones we installed with never seize came off in minutes. We never thought we would pull those out again either.

    • @GARDENER42
      @GARDENER42 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use copper grease on any bolts which pass through bushings - makes sure the rubber isn't being twisted by a seized in bolt.

    • @melsjunk2645
      @melsjunk2645 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I use neverseize on all bolts that rust, I may never take them out again but who knows I might and it doesn't take long to rust up here.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds like a great solution, as long as the anti-seize doesnt attack the rubber...

    • @MrMattDat
      @MrMattDat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dcbacon1 Yup. A dab'l do ya! Just a light coat between the bolt and metal sleeve.

  • @chaswalker2038
    @chaswalker2038 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hi Ray, on the forward bolt, if you had cut the nut end of the bolt flush with the bracket (which was easier to reach with the cutting wheel) you would have have shortened the bolt enough to slide it out past the tank without cutting off the head.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How can you tell? It looks pretty close in there...

  • @blarol21
    @blarol21 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Really admire your determination and persistence.

  • @isaaclang6031
    @isaaclang6031 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The timing of this video is uncanny! Here you are, hacking the rear suspension off a pickup; here I am, hacking the rear suspension off my 72 Jimmy! It was kind of neat to step outside the garage, and here the sawing and wrenching going on.

  • @scottslattery5590
    @scottslattery5590 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    How you have the patience is more than a miracle ray! God bless you! Id have given up but you did it again!!! Great video! Thanks ray!

  • @ryanjarvis9617
    @ryanjarvis9617 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Have a 2001 Silverado and I have managed to keep 90% of the rust from eating my vehicle away, a good shot of undercoating every year or every couple of years is definitely needed if the vehicle is from Canada, every time a shop looks at the underside of my 2001 Silverado when it's in for servicing they asked me right off the bat you want to sell your truck, the quality of the metal back in the 2000 to 2010 is definitely a stronger more durable metal than some of these newer trucks , love watching the channel Ray you definitely inspire me the way you can get some things done without going the full hundred yards to get one thing done, like the bolt on those leaf springs and the gas tank being in the way to take it out properly, I really do like how you can get a job done without taking the whole vehicle apart for a small part to be replaced. Thanks again, look forward to the next video take care and say hi to the wife unit for me she's awesome .

  • @keithclark1061
    @keithclark1061 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Always appreciate watching these. As someone from the arid southwest, these are problems we don’t encounter often.

  • @QiuArVee
    @QiuArVee 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great part one, Ray! Can’t wait to see part two.

  • @jimparr5412
    @jimparr5412 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Watching you reinforces my decisions to let someone else skin their knuckles doing the job. Great vid Ray!

  • @paulocarvalho6480
    @paulocarvalho6480 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Ray, you should keep the spring leaf and use them as a crow bar when needed. Sometimes, the regular crow bar isn't wide enough or have the leverage you need. Also, because they have that curve you can bypass some cramped spaces.
    Edit: Spelling correction.

  • @teresabashaw7464
    @teresabashaw7464 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ray, measure from center eye too locating pin/bolt from both ends to make sure there isn't a difference in length. And the center plates for the u-bolts to locate on top of the soring youll need to transfer over also, and the old bottom u-bolt plates are absolutely fine, just knock the dirt and loose rust off and a squirt of black paint and they'll be good as new. Just like your new shiny ones, and saving the customer a few bucks.
    Being from Wisconsin it's not too uncommon for us to have to replace the frame mounts also, nice little buckets to hold all that wonderful salt and now the brine also !! Lol
    Keep up the good work and wrench on and thanks for all the entertainment and sunny disposition.

  • @davej3487
    @davej3487 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ray, Canada is wanting that half of Alberta back. Its laying all over your shop floor.

  • @ollieitservices115
    @ollieitservices115 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi Ray, always fun to watch you work with a more realistic real world job where there is more rust than fastener to work with! Living on the south west coast of West oz there isnt any snow etc to deal with but the constant Salt in the air from the ocean sets up some really efficient Iron oxidation and i find myself watching your videos wishing i could have exhaust or suspension projects that even remotely were a tiny bit as easy as what you deal with. So this is just a message for the YT algorithm but i thought i might as well say something.

  • @moggy823
    @moggy823 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    A good video to show that you don't always need a gas axe to remove rusted parts, but you do really need to make the time to find yourself a good quality replacent torch Ray, it'll make some jobs a lot easier! Eric at South Main Auto would be totally lost without his torch up in the rust belt.
    That said, great videos Ray, you do good work and produce great videos, keep up the good work 🙂

    • @TheWickedFast1
      @TheWickedFast1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I would have broke out the blue crescent first thing. time is money. not saving parts anyway.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wasn't it Eric that told us it was called a "gas axe"? I love it...

  • @charlesshepherd3560
    @charlesshepherd3560 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    For what it's worth, you need to get the more aggressive metal teeth diablo blades. They would have got the bolts better. Stay safe, I enjoy your content.

  • @AbbyNormill
    @AbbyNormill 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Living in New England and doing most of my own mechanical work in my driveway, I feel your pain, Ray. Every car I ever worked on was badly rusted. I learned to love my propane torch and wish I'd had access to pneumatic tools. Your videos are a joy to watch because I'm seeing methods used I never even thought of. I learn so much from you Ray.

  • @brianpagemodeltrains
    @brianpagemodeltrains 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Love the gas can rant! I feel the same way...

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Multiply that times my seven gas cans...

  • @victoriabishop4543
    @victoriabishop4543 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Ray, really enjoyed this video as didn’t realise how these things were so difficult to change. Keep up the amazing content, we really do enjoy it. From ‘Us Two’ here in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK

  • @slbl88
    @slbl88 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    keep up the great work , your videos are something I look forward to everyday

  • @DconBlueZ
    @DconBlueZ 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

  • @albertogomes6262
    @albertogomes6262 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Great video as always Ray. Just an observation re the ride height check. When checking for body tilt using the method you employed, it is always good practice to check tyre (tire) profile and tyre pressure first. Keep up the excellent work.

  • @charlessmarr7107
    @charlessmarr7107 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I shamefully admit that seeing you struggle with rust-welded parts is entertaining. I live in the heart of Snowhio and have fought the battle many many times. I appreciate your persistence and good humor.

  • @InssiAjaton
    @InssiAjaton 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Until my present car, I only once before owned a brand new one. My first car on this continent was a monster, old Pontiac Grand Prix. What I mean with monster, is the weight. I also nearly fully avoided any work on my cars, with the exception of having a set of winter tires on their own wheels, allowing me an easy change every spring and fall. The one exception I recall was replacing the starter solenoid on that Monster one. That took place in front of my apartment home. If I still remember, the job took over an hour with me lying on my back mostly on the asphalt. Oh, I also replaced (temporarily) a bolt and nut on the rear suspension of my second car, which started wild swaying of the whole rear once, when I drove over a (slightly!) bumpy rail crossing. Given all that, I have later depended on official repair businesses. However. I quickly subscribed to Ray’s videos once I realized what gem he is.

  • @roberthackenberg2874
    @roberthackenberg2874 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fantastic, loved seeing all that rust going flying away.

  • @jrindel1
    @jrindel1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the content!!! I always love watching a fellow mechanic do a thero and honest job!! Wishing I could be doing the work again but resent events won't allow me to be able to do it anymore. I will have to live vicariously through you and continue to watch all the content you share. Keep up all the great work.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry about whatever interferes with your wrenching, I love to do my own work, and watching Ray helps me understand how to do it right.

  • @lloydweems6237
    @lloydweems6237 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Ray, I have a Sawzall blade that I received as a sample from a salesman that has carbide/ diamond teeth that will cut through those hardened bolts with ease. You may want to find out if they are available. I think that it came from MSC.

    • @Ghauster
      @Ghauster 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've been using the carbide teeth blades made by Diablo for years. They are great, normally. However, in tight spaces. They can cut to large of a swath.

  • @dsmith3239
    @dsmith3239 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh the joys of being a mechanic in Canada, or anywhere in the winter rust belt.
    If the customer gets the vehicle undercoated with rust inhibitor or even sprays the undercarriage with transmission fluid on an annual basis, it is unbelievable the difference it makes working on the vehicle.
    Good luck with it.

  • @garyhead8104
    @garyhead8104 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job as always, Ray. Keep 'em coming!

  • @suunto61
    @suunto61 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Good video Ray. Fighting rust is a pain. Although I think those broken exhaust bolts are the worst.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are right, combine the rust belt with the exhaust system and you have mechanical hell.

  • @mod_incllc3235
    @mod_incllc3235 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Call me LoCo but for some crazy reason this is my favorite RRR video!
    And I have seen ALL of them!
    Something about the sheer power and will it took to remove those bolts and the unforced comedy that ensued.
    I'll admit there's been some clunkers lately. But that is to be expected with the sheer volume of content that you put out each week. I even clicked 'Subscribe' today. Yup after about two years I finally smashed that subscribe button - going up!
    I've also sent a number of clients to the shop this year and every one of them made the channel.
    Eventually a couple of my vehicles will make it in on jobs I can't or don't want to do myself.
    More Loud Noises!

  • @dcbacon1
    @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Also I agree about the gas cans, the newer they are the harder they are to use without getting covered in gas, that is so real safety! Up North we need lots of gas cans too, snow blower, lawn mower space heater.
    I'm glad they haven't applied their safety feature to beer cans...

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are kits of new plastic parts to convert gas containers to the old-fashioned style that won't cover you in gas or create a pool of gas at your feet, like the new "safe" ones do. If you get one of these, be sure to modify the drill bit used to install the vent cap. It must be resharpened so that the cutting edge is 90 degrees to the surface it is cutting, then it won't grab the work and crack the plastic.

  • @flynn.learns
    @flynn.learns 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Good vid. Rather enjoyed this one. Thanks for keeping this old man supplied with new automotive knowledge and much needed mirth. You rock! Merry Christmas to y'all! ❤🙏✝️🎄🕊️

  • @johnholst8579
    @johnholst8579 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi ray, years ago I was working as a wheel alignment tech, when checking the suspension height . Need to jack the front up when measuring the rear, and vice versa. That way they are not influencing each other. Also the tape measure goes to the bottom edge of the rim, not the floor because the tyre could be under inflated or worn. Great vids ray regards.

    • @darrellgarlough7140
      @darrellgarlough7140 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Each vehicle has its own correct way to check for ride height. How Ray did it is a quick and easy way to check especially on a truck as they can get quite complicated. In America it is spelled tire by the way

  • @Navajo-man
    @Navajo-man 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hi Ray awesome video that’s was a lots of hard work I enjoyed it and as always you and you’re families be safe and also Dave families 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @stevenrasch2437
    @stevenrasch2437 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't usually comment on anything, but because you asked, your "get it done" mentality inspires me to keep moving myself

  • @paulmcmillan5202
    @paulmcmillan5202 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    GREAT video Ray! My grandson and I enjoy watching your videos together and we both find them to be entertaining and informative. Keep them coming!

  • @richyarnell4647
    @richyarnell4647 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great camera effect with the rust /dust storm on are view of it made it look much bigger than it was (even though no special effects were used)I live in Mich so I can relate to the rust

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ray's videos are the best, always well lit, and he is very careful to make sure the camera is positioned right. I just wish his magnets were stronger, so they overcome gravity better.

  • @jimgauthier5749
    @jimgauthier5749 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I run recreation fuel (%100) gasoline and never have any problems with my small engines, was great advice from my small engine repair shop. About $1 a gallon but well worth it,

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Seems to me that Chicanic said the same thing about gas. But the prepackaged 2 cycle gas wasn't always the freshest, so be careful there.

  • @user-yl8me7eq6o
    @user-yl8me7eq6o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job! You persisted and so far so good! Always enjoy watching your work.

  • @user-pi6mp2ns7u
    @user-pi6mp2ns7u 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love your work Ray. As a journeyman tradesman in another trade, I can appreciate your knowledge and skills. I just can't figure out how you do so much of your work with only one hand since you are holding the camera with your other hands.

  • @WilliamLaakkonen
    @WilliamLaakkonen 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Nice work Ray. It's been great following you since back in the dealership days. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

  • @bruceaugustine6486
    @bruceaugustine6486 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Did anyone notice the thermometer that ray left in the center vent.

    • @justcurious3525
      @justcurious3525 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep. I was just scrolling through the comments to see if someone had already noted that 😉

  • @trcknwolf
    @trcknwolf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another well-done repair video, Ray. J know the entire job isn't finished yet, but the hard part is over. RUST, RUST & more RUST! Plus, bolts that don't want to come out. The life of a mechanic.

  • @gerardwalsh8100
    @gerardwalsh8100 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video Ray! I even felt a sense of relief (or victory) when you got that first bolt out of that bracket! Well done sir…well done!

  • @s.rmurray8161
    @s.rmurray8161 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    From experience its better to wire brush all the bolts before you use penetrating oil as it allows the oil to get where you need it. also some anti seize on the bolts through bushes on assembly will help the next guy!

  • @nicholasiannetti2011
    @nicholasiannetti2011 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    Ray i don't usually question what you do but cutting the bolt on the front of the leafspring next to gas tank and having sparks fly on top of tank is very dangerous if it has the smallest leak you might not be doing anymore videos my friend. You should have at least stuck something blocking the sparks from going on top of the tank. Such as a welders cape. Please be careful.

    • @paulhailey2537
      @paulhailey2537 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      OMG

    • @Gizmetti
      @Gizmetti 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      You should probably make this your last time you question what he does honestly.

    • @steveg8337
      @steveg8337 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well thats a dumb ass reply...​@Gizmetti

    • @Kilonova989
      @Kilonova989 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      2wd in Canada is actually just fine, they go well in snow

    • @alanmerritt860
      @alanmerritt860 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Really? Lol . If there's no fumes or actual fuel there's no issue

  • @christopherrobin462
    @christopherrobin462 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for all your videos 😊

  • @user-im4vs1gc7n
    @user-im4vs1gc7n 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ALWAYS enjoy watching every video of yours!! You do make me laugh a lot!!

  • @hughsavage2136
    @hughsavage2136 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    😊 reminds me of when I had the rear springs on my 1970 Australian Chrysler Valiant rear springs reset and an extra leaf added for stiffer ride. Our Valiant? Your 1968 Dodge Dart. Ish. No rust here though as Np snow or salt on our roads. Really enjoyed a session on old fashioned lead spring setup! ❤

  • @AllMuscle1
    @AllMuscle1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video, Ray! Thanks a bunch!

  • @rayfalcon777
    @rayfalcon777 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the mix up combo videos

  • @Disaster1225
    @Disaster1225 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Since watching you, I now make random noises at the shop and it puts a smile on my face. :D

  • @pcguroo
    @pcguroo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Ray, liking the videos. Keep up the great work!

  • @jimprovax6846
    @jimprovax6846 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Ray. As always solid video. Working on suspension stuff from the rust belt is the worst. I always think you’re spoiled working on stuff in the south. Lol. Keep the quality content coming. As always enjoy your weekend.

  • @ianjay5301
    @ianjay5301 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    On Rangers up here that weren't maintained with rust proofing, often the spring hanger assembly you are delicately chopping around fail and you can actually replace the whole damn thing by unbolting it from the frame (oh, joy, bliss, MORE rusted bolts). When the perches get this bad, the truck is usually scrapped but as they say, where there's a will, there's a way. The 2000 GM you are presently working is remarkably preserved. I saw one the other day with a box that looked like the Jaws shark had eaten away wheel opening. I can only imagine what that frame looked like.

  • @brentleroux8568
    @brentleroux8568 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Greetings and love from South Africa 🇿🇦. Really enjoy your content!

  • @Bearith
    @Bearith 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Ray! Thanks for being you!

  • @steve210sa
    @steve210sa 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    19:29 You can hear the excitement in your voice when your gnna start the job at hand, I can tell you really love what you do.

  • @sj7770
    @sj7770 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m glad I live in Florida. Seen enough of that rust to last me a lifetime.

  • @davidnaish6804
    @davidnaish6804 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ray. As you mentioned at the beginning of the video, the gas tank is empty. You might be able to loosen it off just enough to get the upper bolt in.
    I did it this way on my old 2003 Silverado. It was just enough space.

  • @rhondelon
    @rhondelon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Comment thrown, catch! Thanks for keeping up with the edutainment. I find myself referencing your channel regularly when discussing value engineering with my son who is a part time mechanic.

  • @user-wn7cm2cr8g
    @user-wn7cm2cr8g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    glad to see that patience and persistence wins th day

  • @mooseman3136
    @mooseman3136 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Advice from the rust belt... TORCHES! Although not advisable near the tank, perfectly fine everywhere else. And since you're working on a Canadian truck, you must measure everything in metric. Try it, you'll like it.

    • @dcbacon1
      @dcbacon1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are supposed to resist that in the USA. One of the most hated things in the US Auto assembly plants was a Metric fastener. 'Course the cars were all metric, go figure.

  • @billypiggins7734
    @billypiggins7734 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, I sure can relate up here in Michigan

  • @project400
    @project400 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well done. Tough job. We don't get that kind of rust here in Aus unless you drive on the beach a lot.

  • @jameswambold1599
    @jameswambold1599 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Ray. I just picked up a 1/4 and 3/8 extended reach electron ratchets for my garage. My Neighbor is a Snap-on dealer.

  • @Patriot168
    @Patriot168 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good to see you are still going, last time I saw a video was just after the Hurricane! Great video.

  • @BodhiFreak123
    @BodhiFreak123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice ! Great demo.

  • @dougmason3043
    @dougmason3043 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Right on with the suspension rebuild RAY! good stuff.

  • @JoseDelgado-ho1cf
    @JoseDelgado-ho1cf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The shop is looking great.

  • @johnlangeveld3695
    @johnlangeveld3695 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well explained

  • @danielnyce5972
    @danielnyce5972 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had the same amount of fun doing new shackles on 2002 chevy avalanche