I Was Not Prepared for This Level of Detail -Squarebody Summer Hangover 07- Rev5 Suspension

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It's and 80/20 kind of thing. The big parts of a project can go quickly, but it's the details that chew the hours. My checklists have been loaded with a series of smaller fabrication and assembly tasks. Today, we catch up on all of them.
This is the final look at the truck for 2020, because there's miles of road and dirt I plan to drive in the next year. Thank y'all for being here and for all the support during this strange year.
Let's roll.
David
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@FMJeeping 3 года назад

Great video David! I can totally relate the part where you get into losing sight of the project and kind of go down a rabbit hole for supporting systems. I can honestly say I'm not as detailed oriented as you are, however I did find myself going off on tangents during the axle swap I'm doing now. I found myself overwhelmed and frustrated. I found that if I dial back and focus on one thing at a time the stress is a lot less and I can enjoy the process I'm doing at that moment. Keep up the great work the videos are getting better and better and the build looks like a monster!

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

You nailed it. Overwhelmed is coupled with frustration. The good thing is that we control both, and just have to plow ahead with the discipline to not sacrifice quality. That’s tough, especially when my friends are going wheeling while I’m building.

@FMJeeping 3 года назад

@@WillometMotorFab lol. The friends always asking "are you done yet" and see the wheeling videos is hard. Lol

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

@@FMJeeping that’s my favorite question - “are you done?”

@blueelectricfusion 2 года назад

Doggo says "what r you doing?" You got a best buddy right there ♡♡♡♡^.^

@WillometMotorFab 2 года назад

She's the boss.

@ZJ_Rubicon Год назад

Scope creep got me good on my jeep ZJ. I was going to just strip the interior, fix a little rust, and bed liner the floors was gonna have it ready to go for winter. It is now a year later I have fixed way more rust than expected, wielded in rock sliders to fix the rotten rockers panels, just got started on frame stiffeners, and haven't even painted yet. Reason being I didn't want to do sliders and stiffeners after I painted so I didn't risk burning the bed liner. I have way too many hours into this stupid thing haha.

@WillometMotorFab Год назад

Scope creep is real!

@slyghostish 8 месяцев назад

I love this build! My 88 V20 will be … half of this 😂

@SnakebiteCortez 3 года назад

I really appreciate your reminder to not get caught up. To get it running and to address projects one at a time. With focus and intent. After 4 years of looking everyday, in the middle of 2020 lockdown I found my dream suburban platform to build my adventure mobile. A 1989 SQuarebody. Although mine is a 350 v8, your build attracted me since I originally saw it in a on the trail video. I was stoked to see this model doing the do. I don't have plans to make mine a rock crawler, but with a 4 inch lift and on 35s , hitting trails and being prepared is my focus. And bringing loved ones with me so I want it to strong and reliable. Currently Im putting a aux battery system and upgrading the big three/4 with an onboard full time 200psi air system and reserve tank. I have the 14 bolt with oversize drive shafts but those parts were built by last owner so I really won't know what I need until shit starts to break or I open it up and see whats what. Its a great experience and Im def out of my comfort zone. Thank you for the great documentation and insight. I'm taking notes! Can't wait t share my project and meeting people along the way!

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

Trucks do a great job taking us places, and I wish you very good luck with your build. I'm glad this channel has been useful to you in the process. Keep building, and enjoying progress along the way.

@jeffkalte9371 3 года назад

David, the best part of this channel is who you are, not just what you do. The "life wisdom" you share in your videos goes so far beyond just fabricating. Thank you for your common sense that is no longer so common. Keep up the good work sir!

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

Wow, thank you! I learn plenty of this stuff the hard way, and am glad to be able to share it with the notion that it might help someone else that's about to wade into the deep end. I appreciate your kind words.

@semmble2k7 3 года назад

The creep is real though. I was sitting in the shop yeasterday, 14 bolt and dodge Dana 60 sitting in the corner. LS, NV4500 and NP205 in another corner, just got the whole front clip off and thinking about whether or not I need to take the body off now and get the 3"body lift out now since I'm re-doinh the suspension eventually or just say screw it get the drivetrain and diffs in and worry about the suspension later. Great video once again

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

Like the Army says, “80% is enough to get going.” 👍

@PaulKaiser42 3 года назад

Dude it’s looking so great 👊🏻👊🏻. People have told me that the last 20% takes 80% of the time....and you have proven that 1000 percent. It totally has paid off as well 👍🏻

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

You’re right on. Demoise and I were just talking about that same thing. As you’ve seen on the ‘gram, that last 20 has been a real skill-stretcher.

@ifbbproscottsheeran7519 3 года назад

What's to lift, or spring arch on those leaf springs to clear the 40's? I'm building a K5 with my daughter's to replace the Tahoe I had on 40's that burned down in the Oregon wild fires last year.

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

In total, the rear springs are set to match around a 4.5ish" lift. Be sure your sawzall blades are sharp, because that's how you actually clear 40s at full stuff.

@ifbbproscottsheeran7519 3 года назад

@@WillometMotorFab thank you! It's going to be super fun building this with my girls!

@txroper 3 года назад

Would you considered fabricating fuel tank supports (crossmembers) for 73-91 squarebody pickups to install Blazer/Suburban fuel tank between the frame rails? I have looked everywhere and cannot find a ready to install set of supports... It is a fairly popular notion for those with saddle tanks.

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

That's a interesting idea. I'm planning to build a skid for my 40gal tank, but that's as far as I have thought it through. My dance card is pretty full.

@MrKnives 3 года назад

Can you give more info on the diesel engine?

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

Full details are in the walkaround video from about a year ago. It’s largely unchanged, and I’ll do another update video on the engine after this project.

@mikelund2827 3 года назад

Devil is in the details and that’s what elevates one project from another

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

I couldn't agree more. I'm just trying to do my best work.

@dieseladdict6685 3 года назад

The beast is looking good! Unrelated to the details, but how is the diesel in that big of a truck? Will it spin the tires easily (mud, small hillclimbs and such)? I remember a clip from an old video where you were towing a small trailer, how much weight can that engine handle?

@headlesnorseman701 3 года назад

I’ve never modified one, but from my own experience with our work trucks they are slowwwwww but torquey motors that don’t mind pulling a lot of weight. I would def recommend gas power for mud anything that needs wheel speed. But again, I’ve never modified one!

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

The engine likes the turbo, and makes good torque. I’ve towed as much as 6K without quarrel. It’s more setup for trails and high altitude truck camping, but it can drag heavy junk. The big brakes should help a good bit.

@MightAsWellK5 3 года назад

Mathematically it seems impossible, but the last 20% of the work often seems to take 90% of the project time. Looking good David. Happy New Year and here's to a big set of build victories in 2021!!!

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

If you square the derivative at the peak of the ambition curve and divide by the hours between Monday coffee and Thursday cocktails, you’ll solve for it. But, double check my math. 👍

@qasimalsaidi 3 года назад

#squarebodynextsummer

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

For sure!

@Rick-4552 3 года назад

What is the tiny sander you used on a drill towards the end of the video? Great work by the way !

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

It’s a mini-tube sander I got from trick tools. Handy for just that purpose.

@merritts3515 Месяц назад

Is there a reason ORD doesn't seem to make or sell that boomerang shackle?

@WillometMotorFab Месяц назад

They incorporated all these updates into a single shackle, so you can use it for compression or tension.

@zoomad75 3 года назад

Great to see the progress. Insane detail for sure. Great work as always. '21 will see that beast on the dirt.

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

Thanks bud. I’m excited for that day!

@jackdarling7527 3 года назад

I really enjoy the work that you do and you're killing it on this rebuild. Your attention to detail is amazing. I would be interested in seeing more from during the build process as opposed to the recap style videos. The build process videos would probably also produce more content so there isn't as long of a gap between videos.

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

Thanks Jack. It’s all a matter of available hours - shooting and editing is a time-consumptive endeavor, so I have to be selective on the stuff I got deep into, and it should be distinctive from what’s already out there. To that end, we’re making an exhaust and intake...from scratch...next. Those will be more detailed. Thanks for the feedback!

@jackdarling7527 3 года назад

@@WillometMotorFab Awesome. I just got done with building an exhaust for my LS powered and linked Jeep CJ7. Exhaust work is very time consuming and can require some serious head scratching. I’d imagine that you will be running a tailpipe all the way out with your determination to make everything to the best of your ability.

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

They’re head scratchers, for sure. Add tubing, bends, and plenty of hours, and it’s all doable.

@SUBREA 3 года назад

I’ve been binge watching a ton of your videos. The work you do is incredible. One thing I can figure out is what radiator you are running. Is that a factory fit radiator? And where did you purchase it?

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

Glad you're enjoying the videos! The truck is running a custom 34" wide Ron Davis radiator. It fits in the factory saddles, but it's a tad larger than factory, and it's a dual pass setup.

@headlesnorseman701 3 года назад

Are those the ORD long travel leaf packs? I’m really curious how those work out. If they get comparable travel and control to a coil over setup that’s definitely the way to go

@WillometMotorFab 3 года назад

That they are. We spec’d these at nearly 65”, and should get every bit of 14” from them. Cost wise, they make good sense for those of us that don’t want to punch a shock up through the floor. I’ll report.

@kevinwatkins2200 2 года назад

Do you know the part number for your rotors. I'm doing a disc brake conversion on a newer 14 bolt too but I still need rotors and calipers to figure out.

@WillometMotorFab 2 года назад

Here's the rear rotor, pad, and caliper kit I used: www.amazon.com/dp/B00KT5EMAA?tag=onamzwillomot-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=B00KT5EMAA&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3VE4TYXHQ5EXS

@kevinwatkins2200 2 года назад

Who's brackets did you use if you don't mind me asking? Cause most kits as you know just use the front calipers off like a k5 where your using the newer style. Thank you for the fast response love the content.

@WillometMotorFab 2 года назад

The newer axles come with disc brakes, so there's no brackets required.

@chrismcdunn9260 Год назад

How did you set the shackle angle in rear? I’m trying to do something similar to this.

@WillometMotorFab Год назад

It was more about getting the springs the right arch and length for the travel. The shackle was just along for the ride, and ended up getting a good bit more vertical with a spring adjustment

@chrismcdunn9260 Год назад

@@WillometMotorFab right on. Thanks for the reply. I have my main eye and shackle eye clamped on the frame at 64” apart does that seem about right to you? I figured at full compression it would take the shackle to about 90 degrees

@WillometMotorFab Год назад

@@chrismcdunn9260 I think mine were almost exactly 64” linear at full stuff. Mock-up the main leaf to set it exactly where you want. 90 is a good target I think.

@chrismcdunn9260 Год назад

@@WillometMotorFab thanks boss!