Putting your transfer case in 4 low will reduce the stress on your transmission and spreads out the traction, taking some stress off of your rear differential and u-joints. The extra torque and traction negates the need to "yank" just get the chain tight and ease into the throttle until it walks away with it.
When doing the Exhaust gaskets send the Exhaust manifolds to the machine shop and have them flatten the mating face of the manifold. The heating cycles cause them to move around over time and that is one of the reasons they develop the exhaust leaks.
You’re not going to “rip your frame apart” by using 4WD (hi or Lo) to drag a log on a dirt road. All 4 wheels would lose traction if it wasn’t enough to get the job done. If you keep the slack out of the tow chain or strap, take it easy, and don’t do something stupid like take a running start and yank slack out of it, it would be fine.
I drove my uncle’s 89 gmc 1500 long bed regular cab for a few months years ago. I really liked it. It Looked great and that 8’ bed is so extremely useful!
Long bed trucks are the best option for a work truck, hands down. I've owned and worked out of both long and short bed trucks, and being able to throw the lumber or other materials in, strap it down or just close the gate and keep everything inside is, hands down, the best way to go. Heck, even a 10 ft board or three, will fit in the bed with the gate up if you run it from corner to corner.
Usually yeah, but I want at least an extended cab, prefer a crew. Most of the time I'm not hauling lumber, and when I do - I can usually work with a 6.5' bed. The 5.5' beds are ridiculous though. At that point, just get an SUV and a harbor freight 4x8 trailer.
Good stuff Jimmy! That "Ticking" might be from the exhaust manifold but from experience, my '97 & '99 Suburbans both leaked at the exhaust gasket doughnut on the Y pipe. Craw under there after a cold start and feel around that flange. Bet you find a leak. FYI, one or more of those 3 studs will break if you're not careful. Good luck. Can't wait to see what's next.
I’m from Tennessee too but I had a 97 with 330k still ran like a top when I sold it.I loved that truck and it’s still ticking today so as long as you take care of them they will take care of you
Build yourself a platform that is wide enough so that the water can will fit on it and the chicks can jump up and drink. This will allow your water bowl portion to stay cleaner a lot longer. It only needs to be about 6 inches high. Then make another one for the food/scratch. This keeps the chips and other debris out of there.
A lifter that sticks, is out of adjustment (valve lash), or collapsing will make a tick sound. A plug wire that is off the plug but still close enough to jump the gap inside the plug boot will make the exact same tick noise. When you change the intake gaskets on that engine, do not use the rubber seals on the front or rear rails. Clean them super good with lacquer thinner, not Acetone or carb cleaner or brake cleaner. You can use any of them first, but only if you follow with lacquer thinner. You need then surgically clean. Use the gray silicon (there is a big difference). Make 1/4 bead front and rear and a flat circle around the water jacket on both sides of the gasket. A little pea sized blob in all 4 corners where the head and block meet. The Acetone or carb cleaner or brake cleaners all vary in composition, many of them leave oily residue. If you don't want it to leak, use lacquer thinner. There's unlikely any need for those exhaust manifold gaskets. I never ran them on any SBC, Vortec heads or not. If you snap one of those bolts, you'll see why not to go there unless you have too. A small exhaust leak makes a puff sound, not a tick sound.
Thanks for all that info. The ticking is very slight and have heard since the day I bought it at 46k original miles. Hasn’t changed and I’m now at approximately 89k miles. I doubted the exhaust leak which is why I have yet to change/add gaskets.
The intake manifold gaskets on your engine only have air and coolant that flow through them. The 95 C/K truck I had was leaking coolant from that same area. Really though, you should just forget that engine and swap a LS in that Suburban.
If I was a chicken, I'd want to live there. We'd be the most spoiled chickens. Other chickens would hear humans talking about Jimmy's Chickens (that would be us) and would be jealous. We'd be laying only the bestest of the best eggs.
My 1998 GMC Suburban had a ticking that slowly got worse over time. I thought it was a cracked manifold, but it was a leak where the pipe connects to the manifold. The sealing surface is very small. My exhaust shop removed the pipe and grinded the surface for a much better seal. 3 years later, it's still quiet.
Dont be afraid to use 4wd thats what it is designed for. I'm not saying you have to tear your rig up but remember these things are a dime a dozen. i have watched people baby their cars for years only to get tboned in traffic or have a tree fall on them etc. eventually all things will crumble into dust so dont be afraid to enjoy them to the fullest while you can.
Before you start taking things apart. Take off the distributor cap off and take a picture of the rotor , so you know which way to put it back. Also change the knock sensors and wiring harness while you have the manifold off. You won't regret it. Trust me.
A kinetic rope is one answer (Bubba's, Matts of road recovery/Yakum ropes,....). There is LESS strain on your truck in 4X4 low in that scenario than what you were doing.
After driving a 95 K1500 back in 00-03 and owning a 95 Suburban for the last 9 years, I can tell you this - a TBI 350 that isn't ticking or leaking, isn't running. I'm sure they exist, I just haven't experienced it.
I do a tone of work with my grand Cherokee, it brakes but everything that I brake I end up changing to be better so eventually I'll have a bulletproof suv
I have a 1995 Chevy Silverado K2500 and use my 4+4 all the time. It's absolutely ok to use. Just make sure it's properly maintained and know your limits. Don't hook up to a 12K block of concrete and floor it. You should be fine since I know u maintaine your truck very well.
Does it have to be a Chevy? I have a 95 f150 reg cab 4x4 with an 8' bed. I bought the truck new, has 128k original miles. 5 speed manual just had a new clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, slave, master & hydraulic line, pedal box and while the trans was out, a new rear main.
If it works logistically, build a chicken tractor. Make it larger than you think you will need. You have tall trees hawks love tall trees almost as much as they like chickens.
I had a 4wheel long bed single Chevy back around 96 bell of an outfit uncle bought it for a logging truck it ended up with Damon near 500k same 350 same tranny they definitely ain't made the same today
Meh, if you had put it in 4 low and barely gave it the gas (like you were in the video anyway), it wouldn't have hurt anything, unless you already have a known issue with the truck.
Hey brother. Sorry if you took my comment criticism the wrong way. I wss trying to be funny and impart some knowledge to you as well. A.. I agree. Take care of your truck. Yes your suburban is a TRUCK. B. Using 4 Low utilizes 100 percent of your trucks torque. Ie pulling power ..ie. Ability to pull a load from a dead stop. Think why we use diesels trucks whenpulling large loads... Because they have high torque to break the inertia and get the heavy loads moving. C.. I've only owned trucks and they are built to work. Giving it a lil gas and loading it up doesn't hurt it if your not abusing it. I never said to full throttle floor the engine. USE 4 low. Give it a lil gas and a rolling start and that log would have moved the very first pull.. I'm a fan and sub brother. But I'm a mountain born guy mechanic and I know what I'm talking about. Only trying to help. With all due respect. Always read my comments thinking I'm trying to make you laugh first off. Cheers.. Trent S. Mt Shasta, California
Your logic is completely flawed by using 4 wheel drive you spread out the force more evenly throughout the entire frame which is designed for that therefore causing less stress to your vehicle not to mention improving traction again causing less overall stress to your vehicle wow WTF dude
Putting your transfer case in 4 low will reduce the stress on your transmission and spreads out the traction, taking some stress off of your rear differential and u-joints. The extra torque and traction negates the need to "yank" just get the chain tight and ease into the throttle until it walks away with it.
Exactly. This is exactly what I was thinking and couldn't explain it better.
Nailed it.
The ticking noise is the designed obsolescence clock ticking away.
Amazing that my dad's 70 year old Ford tractor is still going strong after decades of abuse but their trucks fall apart within a couple years now
When doing the Exhaust gaskets send the Exhaust manifolds to the machine shop and have them flatten the mating face of the manifold. The heating cycles cause them to move around over time and that is one of the reasons they develop the exhaust leaks.
Screw that. If you’re going that far just ditch the manifolds and install headers and exhaust 👍
Warping
You’re not going to “rip your frame apart” by using 4WD (hi or Lo) to drag a log on a dirt road. All 4 wheels would lose traction if it wasn’t enough to get the job done. If you keep the slack out of the tow chain or strap, take it easy, and don’t do something stupid like take a running start and yank slack out of it, it would be fine.
Forget the chain. Use Bubba Rope. It has a slingshot effect. These trucks were built to be worked. Not babied
Yep. They are torque monsters 👍
No id rather see the truck stay in good condition
I drove my uncle’s 89 gmc 1500 long bed regular cab for a few months years ago. I really liked it. It Looked great and that 8’ bed is so extremely useful!
And that 8’ bed never has to be made 👍
@@alphasaiyan5760 R.I.P. Joe Diffie
Being careful with expensive stuff is always a smart way to go. You have just proved that you are a wise man
Good job
Chicken coup looks good would love to see more homestead content Jimmy @1Road
That tree isn’t going to hurt your frame…… also with the 4wd engaged your not using it to yank you’re using it to pull..
True
Maybe try to find a 2500 suburban with a big block just for off-roading and pulling trees apart on the property.
Long bed trucks are the best option for a work truck, hands down. I've owned and worked out of both long and short bed trucks, and being able to throw the lumber or other materials in, strap it down or just close the gate and keep everything inside is, hands down, the best way to go. Heck, even a 10 ft board or three, will fit in the bed with the gate up if you run it from corner to corner.
Usually yeah, but I want at least an extended cab, prefer a crew. Most of the time I'm not hauling lumber, and when I do - I can usually work with a 6.5' bed. The 5.5' beds are ridiculous though. At that point, just get an SUV and a harbor freight 4x8 trailer.
Good stuff Jimmy! That "Ticking" might be from the exhaust manifold but from experience, my '97 & '99 Suburbans both leaked at the exhaust gasket doughnut on the Y pipe. Craw under there after a cold start and feel around that flange. Bet you find a leak. FYI, one or more of those 3 studs will break if you're not careful. Good luck. Can't wait to see what's next.
bingo, i cant tell you how many times i changed that donut gasket on mine seemed like every 6 months before i just gave up and let it leak
Homestead stuff is cool by me. I’ve seen other channels calling those chicken tunnels, “hoop coop’s”.
I’m from Tennessee too but I had a 97 with 330k still ran like a top when I sold it.I loved that truck and it’s still ticking today so as long as you take care of them they will take care of you
More content of the homestead! Beautiful place
Awesome thanks!
Build yourself a platform that is wide enough so that the water can will fit on it and the chicks can jump up and drink. This will allow your water bowl portion to stay cleaner a lot longer. It only needs to be about 6 inches high. Then make another one for the food/scratch. This keeps the chips and other debris out of there.
That’s a good idea. Just saw that also on Fishin n Stuff
Ticking sounds Is normally on most vehicles a exhaust manifold leak
Do a GMT 400 K2500. Then you get the 4l80E and 14 bolt axles. Just a more durable truck for a work truck.
Yes,and if it's a Diesel even better.
@seamusburke9101 the 6.5 diesel wasn't much to brag about if I remember correctly.
I’d love the 6.5!
Good starter diesel though.
A lifter that sticks, is out of adjustment (valve lash), or collapsing will make a tick sound. A plug wire that is off the plug but still close enough to jump the gap inside the plug boot will make the exact same tick noise.
When you change the intake gaskets on that engine, do not use the rubber seals on the front or rear rails. Clean them super good with lacquer thinner, not Acetone or carb cleaner or brake cleaner. You can use any of them first, but only if you follow with lacquer thinner. You need then surgically clean. Use the gray silicon (there is a big difference). Make 1/4 bead front and rear and a flat circle around the water jacket on both sides of the gasket. A little pea sized blob in all 4 corners where the head and block meet. The Acetone or carb cleaner or brake cleaners all vary in composition, many of them leave oily residue. If you don't want it to leak, use lacquer thinner.
There's unlikely any need for those exhaust manifold gaskets. I never ran them on any SBC, Vortec heads or not. If you snap one of those bolts, you'll see why not to go there unless you have too. A small exhaust leak makes a puff sound, not a tick sound.
Thanks for all that info. The ticking is very slight and have heard since the day I bought it at 46k original miles. Hasn’t changed and I’m now at approximately 89k miles. I doubted the exhaust leak which is why I have yet to change/add gaskets.
I have used 4x4 low to pull bushes & trees out of the ground to good effect. 👍👍
The intake manifold gaskets on your engine only have air and coolant that flow through them. The 95 C/K truck I had was leaking coolant from that same area.
Really though, you should just forget that engine and swap a LS in that Suburban.
If I was a chicken, I'd want to live there. We'd be the most spoiled chickens. Other chickens would hear humans talking about Jimmy's Chickens (that would be us) and would be jealous. We'd be laying only the bestest of the best eggs.
Hey Jimmy, you should get yourself an 03-early 07 pickup with the cat eye headlights. You can also get those with a 5-speed NV3500
5speed would be nice!!
Yep and pre DOD. I’m always looking for these trucks. I have an 04 right now that I’m upgrading performance wise.
Would love to see you install a Posi-Lok system for your 4x4. Would also give your truck the ability for 2-low. Might have helped with that tree.
10:00 Got that Earnhardt mustache going. That's a nice lil chicken coop you got there bud.
You look like one of the actors on " super troopers " with that stach and sunglasses ! 😆
Nice land !!
🙏
My 1998 GMC Suburban had a ticking that slowly got worse over time. I thought it was a cracked manifold, but it was a leak where the pipe connects to the manifold. The sealing surface is very small. My exhaust shop removed the pipe and grinded the surface for a much better seal. 3 years later, it's still quiet.
Dont be afraid to use 4wd thats what it is designed for. I'm not saying you have to tear your rig up but remember these things are a dime a dozen. i have watched people baby their cars for years only to get tboned in traffic or have a tree fall on them etc. eventually all things will crumble into dust so dont be afraid to enjoy them to the fullest while you can.
Soooo ? I get it ! You aren’t the “hold my beer and watch this” ! Kind o guy !!!! 😂😂😂😂
Haha! Most of the time. Sometimes though… 🤔
Before you start taking things apart. Take off the distributor cap off and take a picture of the rotor , so you know which way to put it back. Also change the knock sensors and wiring harness while you have the manifold off. You won't regret it. Trust me.
Good tips, thanks! Aren’t the knock sensors on the side of the engine though? 5.7l TBI
@@1RoadGarage My bad. Your truck is older than mine. Sorry
@@craigyarmulasr1845 no worries brother. 🤙
A kinetic rope is one answer (Bubba's, Matts of road recovery/Yakum ropes,....). There is LESS strain on your truck in 4X4 low in that scenario than what you were doing.
Jimmy, you are a very handy fella.
I do my best, thanks. 👍
More content. Btw how is the new living situation? Is it everything you hoped for?
"K Seal" the large bottle will eliminate any coolant weeping (even a blown head gasket) on that engine permanently
After driving a 95 K1500 back in 00-03 and owning a 95 Suburban for the last 9 years, I can tell you this - a TBI 350 that isn't ticking or leaking, isn't running. I'm sure they exist, I just haven't experienced it.
Old school GM fuel injectors make some funny noises...
I do a tone of work with my grand Cherokee, it brakes but everything that I brake I end up changing to be better so eventually I'll have a bulletproof suv
I have a 1995 Chevy Silverado K2500 and use my 4+4 all the time. It's absolutely ok to use. Just make sure it's properly maintained and know your limits. Don't hook up to a 12K block of concrete and floor it. You should be fine since I know u maintaine your truck very well.
It’s a suburban bro I promise you your far from ruining that frame
The video title... Ouch!
Does it have to be a Chevy? I have a 95 f150 reg cab 4x4 with an 8' bed.
I bought the truck new, has 128k original miles. 5 speed manual just had a new
clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, slave, master & hydraulic line, pedal box and
while the trans was out, a new rear main.
Yes we here are Chevy guys lol 👍
why do you have your hood light bent down to fool the mercury switch into thinking it's off? Couldn't you have removed the bulb instead?
What are 400 and 800 models trucks you referred to ?
GMT400 & GMT800 GM’s full-size truck platforms from the 90’s to mid-2000. GMT400 ended roughly in 2000 and the GMT800 ran from about 2000 to 2006.
I do the same thing with a led tube light but I run it off my vagabond mini by Paul c buff
If it works logistically, build a chicken tractor. Make it larger than you think you will need. You have tall trees hawks love tall trees almost as much as they like chickens.
Needs a better door ,so the Coyote's don't have a chicken buffet 😳🤣✌️🍺🇺🇸
you won't tear up frame😊
we watch for the fixing of the truck....not chicken homes. Some of us became fans of the work on the TRUCK !
How much did they want for the truck?
I had a 4wheel long bed single Chevy back around 96 bell of an outfit uncle bought it for a logging truck it ended up with Damon near 500k same 350 same tranny they definitely ain't made the same today
You're right Jimmy why rip that beautiful truck apart when you have a tractor
Nice mustache 😊 ❤
Meh, if you had put it in 4 low and barely gave it the gas (like you were in the video anyway), it wouldn't have hurt anything, unless you already have a known issue with the truck.
Baby the Truck it's NOT a monster truck
I’d start a 2nd channel of homestead projects… double your views an double subscribing!
Get a k2500!
If yer scared to put it in AWD, go buy a Hyundai Elantra.
Okay, will do.
4x4 low low speed higher torque
I'm third
maybe.
Hey Third, I’m Jimmy. 🤙
@@1RoadGarage 🤙🤙🤙
Yo message me ill tell you how to get the distributor in time easily.
Dude, change the title... now !🙄😳😹
El video es un engaño, no contesta la.pregunta del 4×4 y se pasa a hablar de como construir un gallinero
I'm first
Yes
How’s it going First, I’m Jimmy. Thanks for watching! 👍
I'm second
No
Hello Second, I’m Jimmy. 🤙
@@1RoadGarage Hi Jimmy, I got here 4 minutes after and the guy somehow still left a message first
What are the girls names?
Only the four older ones have names so far..
@@1RoadGarage cool it be awesome to see them grow up and be good mothers!
Hey brother. Sorry if you took my comment criticism the wrong way.
I wss trying to be funny and impart some knowledge to you as well.
A.. I agree. Take care of your truck. Yes your suburban is a TRUCK.
B. Using 4 Low utilizes 100 percent of your trucks torque. Ie pulling power ..ie. Ability to pull a load from a dead stop. Think why we use diesels trucks whenpulling large loads... Because they have high torque to break the inertia and get the heavy loads moving.
C.. I've only owned trucks and they are built to work. Giving it a lil gas and loading it up doesn't hurt it if your not abusing it. I never said to full throttle floor the engine.
USE 4 low. Give it a lil gas and a rolling start and that log would have moved the very first pull..
I'm a fan and sub brother. But I'm a mountain born guy mechanic and I know what I'm talking about. Only trying to help. With all due respect.
Always read my comments thinking I'm trying to make you laugh first off. Cheers..
Trent S. Mt Shasta, California
Your logic is completely flawed by using 4 wheel drive you spread out the force more evenly throughout the entire frame which is designed for that therefore causing less stress to your vehicle not to mention improving traction again causing less overall stress to your vehicle wow WTF dude