We NEED To Get The RADCHARGER Driving Again!
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- We need to get the RAD Charger driving again! And that means fixing the rear axle and driveshaft! 
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I agree that the shock swap was totally ridiculous.
There was a lot that was ridiculous about the challenge. The one handed shock swap was completely ridiculous but like many of the other “challenges” it was made easier or harder based on the competitors choices.
Rudy’s choice to go with a full sized truck certainly made things more difficult on the tight trails.
Overall I think the challenge was a fail on OnX.
Usually folks choose + build their rig based on the kind of trails they go on. Maybe the OnX folks should have told the competitors what trail they'd be going on, so the rigs could be built to spec. Although there's something to be said for a small vehicle fitting through a large passage, but a big vehicle vehicle not fitting through a narrow passage.
@@om617yota8it's supposed to be a affordable build, to spend thousands of dollars on a purpose built rig defeats the objective of encouraging other less forchanet (less money to use, ) people to afford to go Wheeling, all the best to you all
The whole series was really disappointing. The filming was horrible as well as the dialog. They made something that should have been fun, very 'meh.' It was kind of silly. Why not make the Challenge like what they would experience where they were going?
Certainly didn't make me want to run out and buy OnX...not a bit.
The absolute best videography was certainly Nate at Dirt Lifestyle. He's got an eye. He should give a master's class.
Having owned a Ramcharger as a kid, I had high hopes, but the platform has some limitations. But Rudy did great work on it within the constraints of the "Challenge."
What would be really cool would be a crossover with Fab Rats to see how much of a crawler they can make it. You can't "boat tail" the rear without removing the windows. But maybe make it like a pre-79 and just remove the whole roof. Then boat tail the nose and rear, lower it's stance, put in the Dodge 360 or maybe a newer Hemi and let 'er rip. that's my 2¢.
I live in the northeast rust belt and have been frustrated by the lack of corrosion protection on the builds by the other TH-cam channels. It made me very happy to see that shiny painted back axle. Keep building for the long term.
Nothing better than doing business with an honest man!
Maybe ask Mr. Irish for some help setting up some good ladder bars to keep down your axle wrap issues, never hurts to ask someone whos got it down. Cheers 🍻
Great repair. $500 donor truck, $2000 worth of parts. God bless
Funny that sometimes (many times), the whole is worth less than the sum of the parts...
@@AndrewAMartin so true
The Rad Charger is so cool I'm glad to see it being fixed up!! I'm glad you're doing the body work, those challenges were ridiculous. The Rad is for offroad but it's to awesome to look abused. It's a very worthy steed and a great investment. Colt did do a great job, no questions asked!
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.
Poor RadCharger got beat. But that’s the fun of building a rig. Glad it’s back on the road ready to have fun again.
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of the vehicles...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID!
If you can't reasonably protect them, make those taillights removable when you approach close quarter rock crawling trails.
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.
@moparman1962 They did seem to be making the vehicles punch above their weight class. Seemed more for dedicated rock crawler/buggy Vs jack of all trade street 4x4.
glad to see you back. would like to see what you work on daily, mite be interesting to all
Hey Rudy: I amazed by the mechanical complexity of the things you do. I've been buying and selling cars for years (and doing most of the normal maintenance on them), but I've never tackled the things that both you snd your dad do, and I'm impressed! The work that you are currently doing on your Rad Charger is a perfect example of a guy who, no matter what sort of repair work is necessary... you just seem to "wade in" and do it. Good for you!!!
Rudy I am glad to see the Rad Charger back on the road driving. I am hoping to see the Rad Charger in person. I love the paint scheme it definitely is one of a kind
Those high spring perches are putting a lot of extra torque on the springs. Need to get regular saddles for the springs that are low to the axle and re-arch the springs or change whatever you need to eliminate those perches. You'll have a lot less bending of the springs.
Hi, to help your suspension blades work you should put Teflon strips between each blade. In Switzerland we did it in the garage of Volvo trucks, the blades had a longer lifespan and did not make noise while working better.
Sweet Radcharger takes a beatin and keeps on ticking ❤ Rudy your channel RoCkS ✌️💪🏻❤️
I was most upset for you when you reviewed the paint. I am still enjoying it, but I'm looking forward to see how you blend it back in... Thanks for the content, Rudy.
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.
I think Rudy should have made a 4 link setup for the rear for better articulation. I love the Radcharger and watching this channel it's interesting. I wonder what he's going to do next.
Switch to Holley Sniper FI. Don’t forget to change the oil before you run it. All that fuel in the oil will spin a bearing. Love the way this thing turned out. Bring it over to the Rubicon. It’ll fit there.
Sniper does the same thing
@@mwagner_87 I'm not saying they don't, but it appears to happen at a much lower rate than with the Fitech. I have seen 1 successful Fitech install out of half a dozen or so attempts on channels I follow on youtube. I've seen at least twice as many Holley's installed, and can only recall 1 failure.
@@mwagner_87 I mean even brand new cars break down. Usually when the Holley system goes it’s because someone installed it wrong or did a crappy job on connections. Not saying the Holley never fails but I’ve not seen people have much success with FITech. It’s also much quicker to get the Holley parts if you break on the trail. I’d recommend doing old school tbi off a gm so you use all off the shelf parts but you need to know what your doing to make that work on a mopar.
I’d leave the body damage. Just proves you wheel it and it’s not a mall crawler. Definitely adds character to the build.
Proves to who? People he doesn't know?
@@DiscoFang ah, “keyboard warrior”, I can see you’re offended by my opinion. Is it because you know me and have something to prove?
@@BigSouth208 Haha Touché.
Good job Rudy.
Dig it man.
Cut the back off from the top to the bottom had a 45.
Shorten the backup tailgate relieves slant.
Maybe you will get the rocks in wrap it with steel plates it'll slide off.🤷🏽♂️😊😎✌🏽🙋🏽♂️.
I always look forward to a new video from you. Glad to see the RAD Charger getting repaired. It is too cool to let sit wounded. Maybe you can take us on a wheeling adventure in it before or after the car show. And Rudy, please stay away from challenges that are set up to intentionally destroy your rig.
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.
So nice to see the Rad Charger running and driving again!
At the beginning of the video, that list seemed rather extensive and possible drawn out. You (or the editor...or both) did a great job covering the repairs! Loved it! Can't wait to see where you go from here.
The Rad Charger lives again, it's true some offroad rigs are never done because we break them, great video Rudy ❤️😎👍
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.
Make sure you check to make sure the axle tubes all the way in the on with the s shaped leaf spring likely jumped a little sideways.
“Passed the fast food test - what’s more American than that!”
Brilliant 😂
Very inspiring, to get a bent up truck right again. Sometimes these things are overwhelming when they happen, and then you just go out one morning and say, "It's not that bad, I can fix this". And it's great to see this happen. It's even better and stronger than before. And by watching it I learned a few things about rear suspension. Good clear entertaining video. You're really making a decent channel into a good channel. Keep up the good work! Databyter p.s. I don't know who your cinematographer was, but they did a good job on this video. It was natural anc clear. p.p.s. Give it an oil change immediately if it was really full of unburnt fuel for days. The oil is probably bad, even if it looks like the gas has evaporated out of it. It hasn't. Not completely. Smell it to be sure. If it smells fuelly, it is. There is only a few things that can really screw up oil, and you did one of em.
“A truck coming today with parts” wasn’t what I thought he meant at all.
Same. I thought he was waiting on UPS or FedEx to deliver parts he had ordered. Not a whole truck he was going to use for spare parts. 🤣
Yeah, it’s likevthe fedex guy arrived, left his truck and took an Uber.
The RAD Charger was to big for most of those trails you were on! But the major parts are fixed now!
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of the vehicles...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID!
When does Janelle get her own channel ? Great job Sir, you're going far. Those challenges were not thoughtful of your large sized vehicle. We all get that, you've learned from that experience too, it's nice to hear you comment positively about your experience. Keep up the great fab work, plus just be Rudy...
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.
Good to see you are getting it back on the road. Robby will have some good suggestions for the body work.
I would go to a qjet. They are very capable on and off road when set up correctly.
Have to laugh everytime you get on the ground to work on a vehicle that is in a hoist. Get comfortable using it.
I love all the CAD & plasma table fabrication. The cool thing about that is you can make two of anything, or even flip a part over if need be to go on the other side. Plus you can store anything for when you need to make another one after a destructive trail ride. A lot less cardboard and eye-chrometer stuff than in your dad's shop. That narrow trail and one-handed repair task were ridiculous. Lost a lot of respect for the sponsor for their poor choices. The whole point of X is to find safe trails that don't destroy your ride.
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.
@@moparman1962
Couldn't agree more. If you are going to include 50 inch wide trails, tell contestants BEFORE they start building their vehicles. That's a whole different class of vehicle. It's like the event planners did not understand the purpose of OnX at all. It's all about finding trails your vehicle and skill level are suited for. For example, never take a wider vehicle on a 50 inch trail. I'm pretty sure BLM and the parks don't allow that.
@@BigGuy8059... EXACTLY!!!
I would love to see the radcharger vs morvair that would be sweet
Great video guys, you've almost got the cuts invisible and the to camera stuff is miles more better.
Very nice job. It's coming along nicely so far my friend.
Thanks For Sharing Rudy And Co. ! 🧂
Hey back in the day 1977 as a 20yr old i went to the local spring shop wanted to add a leaf or other. The guy there took them off through them in the furnace got hot hot .no bushing obv. Then stuck them in a big ass hydraulic press and rea arched them. I think there was some quenching and paint .
Any way other thing was we refer to that anti rack bar as a anti lap bar. Back again in 82 ish i had bronco and when you got it going hit tge brakes there would be some twist or lapping.
"And there's your dinner "
Glad to see the big ole girl running again, too bad the trail was tight and her rear panels were hit hard.
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of the vehicles...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID!
Good job.
U should take the lead spring shims and throw them away ..they always cause dirt and debris between the leaf's and I causes the leaf's to weaken and break
Awesome glad to see radcharger back it’s awesome
A rosebud tip for your torch will heat much better than the normal welding or cutting tips.
I remove the oil fill plug before heating and welding on axles to prevent pressure and/or explosions.
NEVER HAMMER ON BATTERY POSTS ! the post will lose its connection to the cells, I learned that the HARD WAY.
You are a hard worker, keep the faith.
Great content 👍 guys. Thanks for sharing 😊.
I think most of that OnX challenge was dumb lol. No one wants to watch unneeded trail part swaps and weird challenges like tent setup? I want to watch off roading! I'm glad the rear windows survived. Next is 6bt swap? 😁
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of the vehicles...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID!
So are you going to paint the Rudicon to match the Radcharger?
use the frame from the square body for Colins c10 if you even end up starting that project... been waiting for it.
How is Holly?
The rad charger moves under own steam. Most of your issues were unfinished welds. Welding, improved bracing, modified brackets and painting are completed.
Overall size vs narrow spaces. Any plans to redesign the taillights and rear gate hatch? Removable, caged, top mount led's.
What about driver cabin locker id location(s)? During the challenge, you mentioned that you did not have time to sort out which control operated which locker.
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of the vehicles...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID!
Got me with the “parts” truck haha
Nice work!
Gotta say, that OnX challenge was just a bunch of balls. Whoever organized it should pay for the messed up BS damage. They may as well have just had a "drive off a cliff challenge" for all it's relevance.
YEP! OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of the vehicles...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID!
Hey you managed to not bust out the rear glass! Also might consider MSD Atomic EFI, Rory seems to have good luck with it.
I so wish I could do this stuff! I am pretty good at putting gas in my truck, that about ends my mechanical prowess!
I think a second traction bar would help keep the axle from wanting to twist.
the fi tech system sucks my buddy is on his 6th or 7th one (I lost count) in less then 3000 miles
Edlebrock flopro4 injection. Much better than any of the bolt on TBI units and doesnt cost that much more.
With your fuel dumping into the cylinders im sure your oil is not only explosive but also down to 20 weight. I apologise if I missed your saying it was changed.
You know Rudy's channel is starting to become my favorite its actually just right behind fab rats channel and not far behind it either its really close lol
Make sure you can fit before you commit!!!
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of the vehicles...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID!
Keep it up.. love the videos
And this one is pointed down, wow, I could hear Matt's voice
hey, there's your anti-wrap bar on your pars truck!
Good hustle bro!
The build portion was great but I was NOT a fan of how they ran the actual challenge!!! The challenges were cheesy and the trails seemed to be chosen to destroy larger rigs!
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of the vehicles...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID!
All in all, it was a pretty terrible challenge! You could organise a more informed and intelligent RAD challenge for next year?
Yeah it was pretty brain dead. Goal: damage everyone's rigs.
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.
Won't the torque arm and rear leaf springs fight each other and bind unless you have sliders somewhere in the system? I see that some use a shackle on the front of the torque arm instead of sliders. Dirthead Dave can probably school us all on this. :>)
You forgot to say thank you on x off-road
Love the Radcharger man
I worked in a heavy duty truck and trailer, suspension, brake and wheel-end parts warehouse. The scariest thing that I seen working there was guys reusing the u-bolts. They all have lock nuts and thus strip the bolts when reused. U-bolts are 40 bucks at the most and ensure that axle and the leaf springs stay put. I don't have his skillz, but wonder why you guys go cheap on something so important? Company wouldn't warranty the leaf springs if someone reused the u-bolts.
Good morning and thumbs UP!
You need look at Rory’s wrecker truss set up, yours mount too high on rear axle not gonna help???
Leave the dents…. RESPECT!
3:14 Hey, no worries, you have AAA
8:38..i always pay listed price if its worth it..that 100 dont mean anything to us, it might meant everything to them..except if they an a**holes, i'll talk them way dooowwnnn..
Like father,Like son .
Rudy, have you ever thought about bobbing the Radcharger?
You should 4 link the rear end.
Trailmater uses springs and can go places to recover fancy rigs that broke down.
So sad about the body/paint damage 😢
You said you where moving the Calipers on the rear
Natural drop will done it 💪🤣
Better call Roby Layton he will fix that dent
Gday guys
"this" tme, how bout "tying down "all" gear" in the back of your vehicle inside like with a "x' all four ends, for ex use hooks on both sides of the windows and bolt them down, then when you wont lose a thing,
Those shocksun should be rebuildable at a fraction of the cost of replacement. Should not need replacing. That particular Barnes axle truss is not enough. It barely extends onto the axle tubes. I'd call that a wannabe or poser axle truss. The truss should extend as far out on the axle tubes as possible. Out to the axle bearing housings if you can. Truss the bottom too. Actually REINFORCE the axle housing and transfer loads from the wheels to the chassis. Then add traction bars to absorb that torque that twisted the axle housing. You spent too much time, budget and effort on the roof rack that did nothing to beef the rig up.
Go with a Holly EFI.
How much gas was in the oil after it was sitting in the cylinders for a while?
Why does everyone us a hammer on a u-joint I have always used a vice to set them
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I have a question. I have an 89 Ramcharger myself. Do you have a video with all the modifications you did to your ramcharger, or do you have a list with all of what you did? I have been wanting to "beef" mine up for lack of a better term.
He has some videos of the modifications on his channel. I was following the build from when it was stock.
@@redneckdave1968 ill go look for them. Thanks
Those TBI self learning EFI systems 😵
FiTECH, Sniper, Aces... - if you key in any name and problem into search you will be shocked. Most over expectation under delivery solution letely
For fitech - search all part numbers fitech - and you will be able to source propperly working internals instead of cheap overseas junk that came installed from factory.
Or drag the thing to someone to install a propper efi conversion.
i don't understand why you wouldn't have metric tools. pretty much every light duty vehicle in the USA has been made with metric bolts and nuts since 1982 or earlier, granted, those early 80's vehicles used close to sizes such as 13 ( 1/2 inch is 12.9mm} or 14 ( 9/16 is 14.2mm) so everyone thought they had the right tools, we all know better now.
Love the rad charger
Deavers
A rock broke it. A rock can fix it. Ok guys it’s a hammer. Massage tool.
Rudy, we sure hope you changed the oil in the Rad Charger after that piece of crap FiTech EFI filled your engine's cylinders with gas as a lot of it probably got down into your oil and that can/will lead to a spun main or rod bearing while you are driving...not a good day!
Why, fix the damage on the body it gives the rig character
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Come too Louisiana and go mud riding see where you can go
OnX did NOT plan their "Off Road Challenge" very well...that was OBVIOUS as thousands of us watched the whole thing on the different channels...they DID NOT do their homework well, OR know the trails and their hard to crazy spots well, OR plan the entire challenge well. The whole thing LACKED common sense, reason and consideration for the contestants' nice rigs they built and all of the hard work, time and money they put into building them. The challenge, the course, the obstacles and OnX's LACK of due preparation and FAILURE to let everyone KNOW ahead of time about the crazy, narrow, steep spots was NOT cool. Most of us SERIOUSLY DOUBT the contestants WOULD have taken their vehicles through the ridiculous challenges in such insane places and torn up and broken them needlessly like that. If OnX does anything like their challenge in the future the WHOLE THING needs to be done REALISTICALLY and REASONABLY on trails that DON'T tear the hell out of them...that is not FUN, it's just STUPID.