Finishing The Mini Cooper Monster Truck! 

I love these longer videos. I know the algorithm hates em but they're so much better to watch than the 7-20 minutes videos.

👍 I agree, a little bit of THC solves a lot of problems!

I always enjoy hearing people talk about stuff they know, Josh did a good job explaining the suspension stuff

You guys go hard every episode, but never take those friends that help for granted

We need more people out there like Grind Hard, insane homemade creativity and I wish I had that level of skill 🔥💯🇺🇸

I love this build more than anything. Been building Jeeps for a long time. Here are some things to look up. L-Shaped Shackles, Slip Yoke Eliminator (a must have), Double Cardan U-Joints (you need them for the angles that you are running). You might consider putting the shackles on the rear of the leafs for for the front so that when you flex the drive shaft shortens rather then lengthens. Hope some of that helps.

There were SO many excellent moments in the production of this video. I am SO glad you did the full 1 hour + format.. This took me away from the stress of daily life and brought me to Grind Hard Mini Cooper Land. 10/10 Premium

You guys should use the fact that it rained to walk around the new shop building and take a look at where the runoff is going and make sure that water doesn't go where it can cause damage to your new shop or the ground around it. I'm so excited to see what you can get into once that shop is up and running.

Good to see Sam again, he always had a good energy.

WHAT AN AWESOME CHANNEL! Watching Ethan problem solve, fabricate and build a project is so enjoyable and my OCD truly appreciates his attention to detail and nice little touches. The film work and editing surely adds to the overall experience. I am able, as a Disabled Vet to live out my dreams of fabricating and building things quite vicariously and very satisfyingly. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

I love your choise of music for the videos, makes me pause my 24/7 spotify and also wanna play my drum kit again almost every time i watch one, keep it like that 👍🏽❤

Man I’m loving these 45 minute + videos

Who here also dreams of having a garage like them someday?!

I'm sure y'all already thought of this. But you could clock the axles a bit so that the input shafts are facing up slightly, that would reduce driveshaft angle and u joint binding. True the plates on axles for mounting to the leafs would have to be cut and welded back on. But it would make operation more smooth and reduce the chance of breaking parts.

It's really good to see Sam again... why did he leave the channel? I miss his back flips please bring Sam back

I do love me a 'Test Dive'

The ‘Monster Cooper’ will be an absolute hoot to watch on the Rubicon Trail. Nice work!

I keep wondering if the people who built this mini-cooper have been watching this series. 😂

I got to thinking about the new shop...... I'm super excited to see the next level of premium machinery that gets completed in it, however I'm sad to see the old shop go away. The old shop gave me a sense of real worldness that a fancy huge shop won't give me. The old shop proved to me that it's more about the workers, their skills, and their ability to adapt and overcome that made these videos special to me. Thank you for sharing your skills guys, I am looking forward to the next chapter! Keep grinding!

You guys are such a huge inspiration to all of us. The long videos are sooo premium

Might wanna check out the drivers side front leaf spring. After that rock climb it looks like it took a pretty crazy bend on the frame mount side!

When you drove up on that rock from the undercarriage view almost looked like that front leaf spring was about to break

Another great show. You guys are the best on the internet. I always learn something new from Ethan or one of his experts. I will definitely be using Xometry in the near future, I work for a commercial construction company based out of Maui Hawaii, making it hard to get specialty parts, so this will really be a great asset.

I can relate to getting down in the dirt and crawling under a vehicle with a grinder and welder. I hope that vibe is not lost when you start working in that lovely new (well-deserved) shop.

Ethan needs to start another channel called "FAB and DIY rescue" where he comes in and fixes troubled screwed up builds.

15:19 He's a great REGULAR addition! The man knows his stuff. He can fill a consultant, and partial suspension fabrication role, in damn-near every project! I bet he's willing to shake down his own designs too! ....Dang, you guys need a proper WRC level rally stage out there...... I keep thinking GHPC is going to announce you've formed a rally team, and you've bought a couple Ford Fiesta's to get started....... 😎 ...2017 Mk7 driver here.

My entire week is usually pretty hectic with work, kids and just general life. But luckily I'm an early riser and I wake up Saturday mornings early to peace and quiet and a new Grind Hard video to relax and enjoy. Thanks guys!

I really really appreciate that you guys have good sponsors. Xometry is obviously a reasonable choice for most people and they have obviously very good options available. Unlike that Lord/Ladyship one that got all the YTers years ago, that wound up being a scam. I haven't seen one bad sponsor from you guys in years now, not that it would be your fault if a sponsor was misleading, anyway!!

Ethan and team never fail to amaze me! dare I say anyone.

Man, you guys need a TDI motor in it now! More torque required, plus the added benefit of spoolie sounds!

It's funny to see you working out of the old shop. Especially after seeing the move to the new shop. It's like watching a classic! Lol

A premium Grind Hard episode featuring another Premium Grind Hard project.

I normally say go big or go home, but I feel like on this one you could go down to 39-40s on that and it would be a real crawler with the gain of power to the wheels

Great video! Would a rear shackle conversion for the front make it ride better? I know on obs fords it improves the ride quality a good bit when you move the shackle from the front to the rear of the leaf spring.

Over an hour of GHP what a Friday. Got off work at noon and long show for watching. Love it

your use of screen recordings, and showing all the fabrication is super cool, great work guys.

I’m shocked you didn’t use round tubing for that cross member

A turbocharger/supercharger would most likely take care of the power shortage. Or LS swap it and put lockers front and rear and REALLY take it to the Danger Zone! Possibly a Ebay Motors collaboration?! 🎉

Yes I love watching every episode ty guys ❤

Yyyyeeeewwwwwwwww!!!!! It’s Friday and that means new grind hard! I’m here for it. Keep it coming boys. Makes the week better.

Loved watching them work through the math with the leaf springs. Really cool 😮‍💨✌🏼

I’m a cnc machinist, I can’t disclose what I do. But if you guys had a 5 axis cnc machine, the endless possibilities. Love the channel waiting to see the R1 scooter take flight 😂

My Grandpa always told me "The lazy man always works twice". FACTS!!!

For better angle. Cut the axel on both side of the pumpkin, rotate the Pumpkin up, but leave the knuckles at the same as original, then reweld and do all of it on the vehicle. Cheers

*Always look forward to a Grind Hard upload and update* Anyone else feel like the "Mini" Cooper actually looks really good as a monster truck? Looks natural. *PREMIUM*

One small step for man one Giant leap for MINIS.

Yessss! Luv the longer videos 👍 this mini is going to be amazing

Considering the amount of weight those tires aren't carrying, you could probably air them down to like 10 psi and be fine. I'm sure they're rated for multiple tons given their size

It’s good to see Sam again! One of my favorite videos is the v12 jaguar build..already 4 years ago!

I would agree with the "Most a cooper has flexed" if I hadn't seen a build for a "Trophy truck" mini. This thing is such a dope PoS

i love this monster of a build i came back 7 months later to watch it come to life again 😁

Awesome stuff guys and the first flight past the new shop and under the mini was as premium as premium can be. Brilliant vid

Awesome built. Suggestion: front driveshaft double joke it at the transfer case. Rotate front axle so that the pignon is pointing in a direct line towards the front transfer case output shaft. You have to cut and weld the spring pads. Lastly cut of the front axle swivel balls and weld them on again at the correct caster. Did it before, works awesome.

edwin is like me helping my dad do stuff on cars. asking questions, helping occasionally, and sometimes coming up with obvious solutions for problems.

Soo good to see the build video posted

Great video as always!! Also great to see Sam again, hope to see him in more upcoming videos with ya'll !!

Let me join the crew!! It’s sick how much creativity you guys have. I have a lot a scrap I want to build stuff too but I just don’t have a tic welder. Keep up the great content!! So interesting on how the new shop is going to come together.

Those u-joint straps were used on jeeps back in the day. Carry some extra straps and bolts, they are notorious for coming loose and breaking.

I've told ya 5 times now, The battery is under the plastic by the passenger wiper. Follow the Big Red cable going into the firewall!!

The quality of knowledge on this channel. 👌

I remember watching Ethan in LOTR as a kid and now it just blows my mind to see Frodo work on stuff. Life is premium like that.

When building drive shafts. I heat up the axle tube red hot , then slide the yoke in. Use two levels and the vice to make sure your clocked right. The heat shrinking centers the yoke. It's a lot safer than the press. Keep up the awesome work.

Dependent on the type of axel you have, I've seen guys slightly rotate the the axel to where the dif points upward for better drive shaft alignment. But that's on super lifted trucks with less suspension travel. With that much travel, it might jam up the shaft upon spring compression. You'd have to have more throw in the yoke to ovoid binding. All-in-all... Amazing work on the Monster Mini!!!

1:03:15 At the table top jump. The mini cooper blends in perfectly with the forest. Add a turbo charger to the engine next, for abit more spunk.

Love the long videos and great to see Sam again! One thing I notised that may not be much of a worry, that the leafspring bent quite heavily when climbing the stone.

Great job on the build can't wait to see what more extreme build u do in the new shed

I like the Grande Cooper a lot. If I may make a suggestion on your fan sensor housing, it should be grounded. Your coolant shouldn't be conducting any current, in fact one of its properties is that it's NOT readily conductive, so that electrolysis is minimized between all of the bi-metallic interfaces in the engine, preventing corrosion. Water needs electrolytes to conduct, and coolant is specifically non-electrolytic (plants hate it). This is also why you should use distilled water in your cooling system.

the flex is pretty impressive. I am liking this thing more than i thought i would

Josh! Hell yeah. Loved that crazy 4 wheel steer k truck. Get it!

Must say with the longer video kinda like watching a movie especially with the camera work and editing. Solid 👍👍 great video.

Sorry to see you working in the rain, but glad to see some epic shots of what you are doing regardless.

add a small turbo for boost! I love watching you guys and I have to agree with whats being said below, watching these longer videos is "PREMIUM"!!

Great job y'all! I'd say boomerang shackles on the rear, the same length as the front then remove the same springs as you did the front and you'll have it down to the dual transfer cases and 5.13/5.38 gears or a more powerful engine.

Thank you guys for the content! Awesome, big up!

I think a stellar addition to the merch list and to compliment the Premium merch would be some 'Swindely' bits 👌🏽

I'm so relieved to see that you have a sponsor that relates to your content.

Been out for 2 minutes I've already watched it 20 times Keep up the amazing content

Hi guys, The Mini Cooper Monster Truck really looks awesome and also seem to drive very well for what it’s meant to be. Look forward to your next vlog d send you love from the Netherlands

Another quality video lads!.. Great to see Sam again too!.. 🤙🏼

Great video as always!!!! Love seeing your builds!!!

Ethan: No water collecting in this battery tray with these holes! Also Ethan: Upside down acorn nut lol

That's amazin man. i love ur video's :) greate passion,hard job. So much pain,but at the end very good results! well done all of u guys. happy new year 🍻

I really like the tree in front of the new shop. Love the videos ❤

All that's left now is to toss the leaf springs away & throw 4-links front & rear, add lockers & you're away! Look out Rubicon, here comes Grind Hard!!

Wow, those are excellent shackles.

Hi guys, I watched of most of your videos. I love everything y’all make I was looking at a video of a Elio looking out this world I thought that if y’all made something like this, it would look premium

was watching for 20 mins and wondering why it was still going didnt notice at first its over an hour long nice episode

Good Job! Now you need lockers and gears! Especially gears!!! Get rid of the bogging down of the motor! Cool Ride! Can’t wait to see it on some rocks and trails!!

Premium!! The rear drive shaft needs shortened too... the trans & motor are being pushed forwards on suspension compression. That will make it really bouncy out back! Cheers. Leigh in Scotland.

After seeing the rain coming off the new shop,you guys should put gutters then a tank for a catch basin.put a pump in it and use it to spray down your track haha.

No matter how long they last, those joints go into the hall of fame.

One of the only channels that I hover over youtube waiting for

The only thing missing is a hemi. Something it needs power. The grind hard way!!!! Love the hour vid.

Love the long form videos when they are possible

Just some advice I recommend limiting straps on your suspension to prevent drive shaft failure. 30 degrees is max angle for u joints. Limit straps keep your suspension from going beyond what there failure point especially when you jump or in a super off camber situation. Nice job can’t wait to see future builds. Love your videos.

Bro i love that all your cars have the coolest wheels.

Its been awhile since Sam has been on Grindhard good to see him.

Those shock mounts on the leaf spring top plate got me like 🫣🥴

collab with whistling diesel would be a dream come true.

I suspect, with the softer springing, you may now need either Panhard rods or a side to side Watt's linkages to control axle angulation.