Project Wrong Way 2 - The Wrong Way to install leaf springs on the FJ40
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- Made a solid attempt to install the 4" leaf spring lift on the FJ40. Had some hang ups, and will have to have another go at it. Wife stepped in to film today, bless her heart. Ive since learned the proper method (I think) to install leafs and will try to show that the next go round. Cant brag enough about the Milwaukee M12 3/8 Impact stubby, it works so well you'll be taking things apart before you even know how to fix them.
Special thanks to my brother Aaron. He helped me get the show off the ground, created the intro, music and logo I use for this show. I’m lucky to have him as a brother. Check out his instagram @aarondraper.
This show is an attempt at humor. Im not a professional, and it should be clear within the first few minutes of every episode. I’m trying to give it “the old college try”. Learn with me, most importantly, learn what not to do. Im building the Landcruiser to be my driver, and overlander. I have a 2012 Honda Accord I drive every day, and its a soulless journey each time.
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This might be one of the most honest restoration show we have so far...tapped the bolt in with bare hand... I like that dude😁👍
Anything can be a hammer, if you want it to. Lol
Great video series. Like your approach a lot. Great to see what the average person, in their garage, with a less than full set of tools can do. I'm in the same boat, and this is great motivation. So much better than the professional videos where they have everything they need within reach and nothing ever goes wrong and they have staff to do research. This is an honest rebuild by normal people. Thanks!!
Good to see someone like me, working on the 40 in the back yard shed, Making it up as I go along. In Australia we have these amazing things called safety Glasses to wear when under the 40 to stop 40 years of dirt, dust and grease falling in your eye's LOL
Keep have fun with your Cruiser!
40 Channel I will be wearing that eye protection! Mark my words... and thanks for watching man! I love Australia, it’s a great country.
Good luck on the build. WIth my 1973 FJ40 I took the philosophy of "No matter what I do I can't make it any worse."
AKMer47 I feel the same way. And maybe I’ll get better as I go, no evidence of that yet. But fingers crossed.
Every sentences is funny. I listen to this as a podcast on the way to work
I laughed so hard it hurt. Probably because my Wrong Way Skills are right up there with yours. Thanks for the excellent editing so as to spare us some of the more painful moments.
Watching both of your videos is like watching myself 2 years ago! Only I was too cheap to invest in power tools. Good luck hope to see many more!
BloodyBuzzard Bindel more to come man! And sometimes it’s nice to watch some one else’s mistakes haha. Thanks for watching!
I dig. Love seeing folks learn how to do this stuff.
Get you some impact sockets for that Milwaukee before you break a socket (been there done that).
Daniel Hause thanks for digging man! I have acquired some impact sockets, but I’ll probably need more. Thanks for watching
enjoying the show.. keep it up.. can't wait for the next one..
J. Epinoza thanks sir, filmed the next episode, it’s in production now.
Great show! You don't swear as much as I do.
STORMY BRINSON thanks sir! I try to limit the profanity, but working on a vehicle is a zone where almost any word can show up.
This is very helpful. Keep up the good work
John Lee just remember it’s what not to do haha, thanks for the feedback John.
This is awesome!
Thank you for the kind words!
you have really never done a lift before. Congrats, hope you are starting to think it through, I'm 53 and started at 17 with pieces of cinder block and firewood as floor jacks on a CJ-7
Bill Graham yeah, I’ve got to start some where. Might as well document the wins, and the losses.
Just started watching your stuff - love it.
Thank you, it’s humbling to hear.
Sweet!!!! Keep at it. Please buy some safety glasses, if you loose an eye we don't get anymore vids. She will be on the road before you know it.
True words about the glasses, next episode!
And maybe a helmet. I counted at least twice that he knocked his noggin.
It's important, when you're bald, to bang your head on everything possible.
Very entertaining
Thanks bro!
Subscribed! I'm liking this video series. It really is the everyday man and I can relate to some of the things I've done on my 76 FJ40. Good luck. I'll be following and hopefully doing some of my own repairs. This may inspire me to do my own video series when fixing my stuff.
AARON PENA thanks bro! It’s always nice to suffer together. The more FJ40’s brought back to life the better!
@@projectwrongway9127 are you by chance a member on ih8mud.com? It's a Toyota forum where a lot of guys know a lot of stuff about these things. If you're not on there I would highly suggest joining. It's a great community of FJ40 enthusiasts. Looking forward to episode 3.
AARON PENA I am on there. But I’ve attempted to give “the old college try” before doing too much research. More complicated repairs or resto projects I’ll have to read up more. But I love the site, ih8mud has always been a wonderful resource.
impressive video editing skills!
KLR and Sons thanks! My bro (Aaron) is the master at the helm.
OMG!!!! "Bought this.." (shows tool) Wife: "Without telling me"... LOL.. we're ALL the same. No need for marriage counseling. Am fixed. Thank you.
Going back and re-watching all of these, because I realized I didn't give a thumbs-up on the early ones. It raised a question in my head though... "what happened to your brother helping!?!" Rachel is a critical part of this entertainment now and a non-negotiable, however, I don't think you've ever mentioned your brother since the first episode.
He had a lot going on, still does. At one point it was getting tough to film and edit episodes. I bugged Rachael about filming for me, and I just started editing myself. It ended up working out easier, so we continued with it.
@@projectwrongway9127 I wish my brother and I could do more things together, which is why I asked. But honestly, The editing is great. You tell a good story going through the shenanigans that you go through.
Hi mate, you need to get yourself a Deadblow hammer to save using your hands as a hammer.
Went to Harbor Freight and snagged on, on your recommendation. Good call for sure.
I subscribed too. Dude you make a great video. I want to do a frame off resto like you.
S L thanks man! Hopefully down the road I can show even the most unskilled mechanic can build a sweet cruiser.
well done, keep it up!
Thank you for watching! I will!
Coming from experience: please wear safely glasses under the car.
jlimbac0 I improve in the next few episodes, and wise up about safety glasses. Appreciate the sound advice.
@@projectwrongway9127 dont forget to wear safety helmet as well😁
You prob already know this.. But IH8MUD.COM is your friend. I am on my daughters computer watching your vids. I can totally relate. I have restored 7 FJ40s over the years. On my eighth one now. My handle on mud is thecrazygreek. Keep up the good work.. Subscribed!!!
I’m a member, BenjaminCA is my handle. Thank you for the feedback! I try and have a go at repairs with my own “intellect”, but I do research on occasion too. I’ll have to make a thread for mud pretty soon as I get more episodes. I’ve always loved Top Gear (Uk) and other car shows, so it’s a fun hobby for me and a chance to be like my hero’s (Clarkson, Hammond and May). Thank you for the subscription!
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Me too I do that who needs tools
Tools are the best.
I cannot figure out why you started replacing parts (springs) until you removed the body and did a total clean and paint on the drive train and frame.
“Wrong Way”, it’s in the title. It’s the way I often do stuff, typically trial and error.
Great videos so far...where in California are you?
What Spings did you use? Are you driving them yet? If so, what do you think of them?
Went with the Cool Cruisers of Texas leafs for now. Little bumpy but I haven’t broken them in yet.
I know this is just my second episode I watch, but please tell me that by episode 8 you actually wear eye protection?
IS2SPICY4U in time, I learn....
Hello. What size shackels did you use please?
Ordered a set from Cool Cruisers of Texas, contact them and let them know what size lift you’re running.
You can't have that gap between the leaf spring and dif , you need to clean the pin hole so the alignment pin goes all the way in.Waiting for your next video
chevfj40 for sure brother! I didn’t tighten it up the whole way because I didn’t have the dumb socket (22m? I think). But it’s a good thing, because I have different leafs to install anyway now. Came up on some nice HFS 4” leafs, that’s for episode three...
You really will miss yours eyes 🤔
invest in some shop glasses/goggles
Best advice I’ve gotten.
Wow. This channel makes me cringe. Love it! Wear safety glasses.
Andrei Bogatsky I get better in the next few episodes. Not at mechanical things, but at wearing safety glasses.
@@projectwrongway9127 Heh. I know how it goes. We all start somewhere. How do I get you my contact information without posting it here so you have someone to call if you're stuck. I'm by no means an expert but I've been tinkering on these things for about 25 years.
Andrei Bogatsky you on Facebook?
@@projectwrongway9127 Not anymore since Feb. I think you can still find me though on facebook messenger? I also posted on your next video about proper leaf spring installation. Looks like you did on the followup episode which I'm only watching now so please "ignore" my comment :P Ratchet straps work for me but other have their own ways.
Andrei Bogatsky blindiproduction@gmail.com
Why didn't you film your wife when she was helping you solve your problem? I would like to seeing what she did.
She gets more involved down the road. She should honestly be the star, but I can’t convince her of it.
Love your series, but please wear your damm safety glasses! It is hard to watch. I keep squinting for you, lol.
John Agostinelli you’re right brother! I started wearing them in some later episode! You’ll see. Thank you for checking it out.