Building parallel 4 link suspension from scratch - 1939 Hudson Rat Rod Part 18 

Thanks Diff for another lesson in South African forest engineering. I'm proud to say that your are my humble neighbor building some awesome Rat Rods. Take care boet.

I've done this for 45 years and i know an excellant fabricator when i see one YOUR IT , GREAT JOB!

I think it’s really cool that Gandalf returned from the Undying Lands to teach us how to build hot rods

Your work is about intelligent precision and not a cut & hack exercise. This makes your videos fantastic!

Moving fast in this episode Diff👍

Another excellent tutorial on fabrication. I love the extra touch of curves and speed holes ! You are right in that we here in the states take for granted the availability of supplies. Amazon for me is 3 days and free delivery . I have an excellent parts store 3 miles away and 3 more 10 miles away. For those of us who choose to or can't afford the "store bought" accessories , you do us a great service by sharing your skills man ! Oh , by the way , I noticed your drill press hold down mechanism and am stealing the idea for mine. You are awesome dude!

Thanks for another Sunday matinee Div! Excellent as always...peace 🍺

Wow that hot finger welding technic. .. amazing!

Love that pipe knife 😊

Diff your knowledge and craftsmanship is incredible to watch. Have a lucky one.

i like the way you mock it up with the wooden templates must come from your boat building days

When you buy it you get what you paid for. When you make it you get what you want. Yuzz old school.

A good show Div. Thank you. Fun fun.

I love watching these videos its like getting a crash course on how to get things done

Ha ha!... I'm Learning From Your South African Bush Engineering. Seriously. Thanks Again and Keep Up the Great Work

Probably my fav video you've ever done , the cutting of the pipe with the knife & spot welding with the finger was really cool effect ... Can't wait til the next one .. Keep up the great work !!!!

Im a bit late for this one, but dont put me in detention sir! This channel is MAN stuff - no doubt. 💯

You’re right, we don’t know how good we have it here in the States. I have no patience for the fools that march in the streets, tear up things, loot and riot, act like spoiled children, claiming they live an oppressed and abused life. On this Memorial Day weekend, I am thankful for the Land of Opportunity and the price that has been paid, in blood, for my freedom. As always, Div, I appreciate your work ethic, your perseverance, your humor, and your attention to detail! Keep it up, I always look forward your videos.

Always a pleasure div from NZ

Your a Master, and a Great Teacher, Thanks

Hey Diff, I'm sure you already know this but some of your viewers may not ... the rear axle won't articulate with a parallel 4 link. It'll go up and down fine and look really cool but if you ever plan on going off road it's not gonna articulate (lean) over all the bumps without putting everything in a huge bind. You can watch me explain that in my "How I Mounted Coilovers And Diagonal Link" video starting at the 4:13 minute mark. You can demonstrate that when you get done by jacking up one wheel (or side) and watch the other one magically come up too .. which makes a cool video. Carry on brother.

That finger welding trick is very handy, another educational video, I still say you should teach Boet. Have a lekka one Boet

Very nice set up you are making there. Truck is going to be fantastic when you are done. As for the engine/motor debate YOU call it what YOU want and let the rest of the people worry about themselves.

In a perfect world. All link bars should be parallel to the ground and each other at ride height.

I like you setting up the 4 link . I did the same on my mug buggy

Oh Diff, yourve done it again...great work and instruction ..dig it

Yes sir Mr D 4 link coming 2gether nicely well done sir ur doin a good job out in the forest my man can wait till next time 👍👍👍

Looking good!!!

Great work. Cant wait until next Sunday. 😋

Thanks for the video Diff !!

ok teacher. I love your tutorials

Enjoyed this 4 link build Diff, you really explain how and why they are equal length

Looking good Diff! 👍👍🤘✌️

Very clever man Dif your process the way you think things through your templates then your process of making things fit love your videos thanks Dif

Excellent, down to earth explanation of setting up a 4 link!!! Also enjoyed your video on making a super brake bender! I'm gathering parts now to make the same tool.Thank you! Keep up the good videos when you can. Yes, we are fortunate here in the US to be able to order so many parts and get them quickly, instead of making them...saves a great amount of time!

Thanks for another , Brother !!

Art! Flippen beautiful!

Evening Diff, I spent 4 days in Shropshire at my buddy @craigrk helping with a few small jobs, and also getting a Messerschmitt KR250 going after 14 years in storage. Not as much progress as you have made, but we watched your episode together last night, marvelling at your teaching and fabrication skills. Loved the knife cut steam pipes and finger tip welding. Brilliantly done.

Your good with a knife too.🍺

Awesome working process, so well done. But even here in the US, I often fab stuff that I could buy. Just a higher level of satisfaction.

Diff, your video editing rocks!

Great job..

Great work, suspension should work very well. I can't help but wonder about the drive shaft though. :)

Look Good Div, Thank you for sharing. I remember doing my 4 link, Was quiet a task. Took me about 5 hours to set it up and 5 mins to tack it in place. I used left hand and right hand threads on the 4 link so I can tune in the pinion angle. You way will also work.

Moving along nicely dif, 👍😊

You are a fabricating king , Great work and looks super ... Build On

My new favorite content creator!!! Going to mention you in my next video brother!!!!😊🤙🏻

A beautiful job, really very good!! Contratulations, neat and aesthetic!!!

MOST INGENIUS FABRICATION... WELL DONE. 3 DEGREES ENGINE AND PINION,THATS WHAT I SET MINE ALL AT, AND NEVER HAD ANY VIBRATIONS OR U JOINT FAILURES.HONESTLY AS LONG AS THEY MATCH . YES ITS NICE HERE IN IDAHO U.S.A. TO ORDER PARTS , BUT I STILL FABRICATE LIKE YOU AT LEAST 75 % OF MY BUILDS. I LOVE MAKING MY OWN FRAMES AND STEEL PARTS, THATS REAL KREATIVITY! BE BLESSED, THAT🤟🤟👍👍 BUILD IS TOP NOTCH.

wow duff, that's a piece of beauty man !

Your doing a great job! It will work very well! Enjoyed the video! Thanks

Sweet brackets! I need a pipe cutting knife now.

Very nice! Thanks

Another fascinating video my friend.

Great work Diff you are an I spiration

As always looking good and very educational for the DIY! Thanks Duff

Good forest engineering

You are very talented brotha much love

Luv the Work,,,, Shout Out to Ya from Uncle Arch on Long Island USA!

Awesome work as always

Another good one Diff! And I too have always considered a motor to be electric

Looking great OG

Very nice fabrication of the 4 link! Love the special effects....

That was informative, nice job.👍

Love your attention to detail as far as them 4 link bars you always want the bottom bar level taking into consideration the weight that it will be once the bed is made etc. So if you have it off a bit its a rat rod.

Sooo good watching you work. Bushman engineering at it's best. No fancy expensive workshop. Something we normal people will be using. Making something out of nothing. I'm hooked !

Great video! I really enjoyed it! My auto shop teacher in high school (50 years ago) said "An engine is what it is and a motor is what it does". He was a great teacher!

Nice piece of engineering Div 👍

Diff, you’re an excellent teacher. I enjoy your videos greatly and actually employ your techniques, especially in making and utilizing TEMPLATES! I’m sure you’ll be up to 200k viewers in no time OG!

Fantastic!! 👍👍

Excellent!!!!👍👍👍👍

Nice 👍🏼

Awesome as always! Great explanation on setup!

Div it’s looking really good. It's coming along nicely so far. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.

Entertainment and Informational videos at their best I say !! 😅 Diviee. You have us all thinking man 👍🏻 and that’s a beautiful thing ✌🏻. Yes we are spoiled here in the states. I was thinking as you were building this, we can just buy it. But how cool is it that you are creating yours yourself. Much better I say. Excellent ideas you give us. And procedures for doing it ourselves. Priceless my friend. Thank you for sharing these ideas with us 🤜🏻🤛🏻🙏

Motor Trend Magazine is (was) not about electric motors. Haha. Maybe now and in the future. Sad. Once again, very nice work and sound design and logic on your part.

Like the home made scribe awesome work 👍

Awesome video. Love the tutorial.

Nice

Ik sult yow ok zein younga, have a good one. You have an awesome knowledge in metal fabrication bro. Thanks!

Nice job Div, interesting to see how you worked it out.

Great video, very informative

well done mate. you have good one.

beautiful work, keep going sir !

An engineering feat! Lukka-man.

Great Video!

I subscribe. Nice to watch someone explain why and how they think things thru.

Good work man

👍👍😎💪💯,, great workmanship Sir....

G'day mate, very good video. 👍

That's great diff I think it's better if you fabricate what you need. That way you know who designed and built it and learn way more than just getting a kit to put together where's the fun it that. I always did my own work that's how I stayed on point of what I was doing. Then when people ask who built that I say proudly I did it. It's coming along just fine. Take care buddy have a great day.

Love the little comedic “gems” you throw in for us. The “ET” welding finger, and that special pipe knife of yours are tools I’d like to have too!! This one was really fascinating stuff. Thanks as always. 😊👍👍

Well done looking good 👌👌👌. The link bar setup is awesome. You may have thought about it already but just maybe make sure they won't touch the back of the rims before welding them solid to the axle .

Your knowledge is much appreciated! 💪🏼

You sir are right about motors vs. engines.

Always a must watch immediately when your videos arrive. Looking good, man.

Nice!😊

That’s pretty nice fabrication work there man, for not having a fancy cnc machine and fabricating everything by hand is pretty impressive, great work, looking forward to the next video.

Great work Diff. There is a highly scientific and slightly classified name for that part: a spacer.

Great job mate. I'm just about to do my triangulated four bar on my project. just got to finish building the chassis.