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Small state, big things. Follow along as I try and transition from a small business to a one of a kind custom fab shop.
How to remove mill scale and surface rust *PRO HACK*
Owning a metal fabrication shop means I don't have time to waste. So I'm busting the myths and DIY "hacks" and letting you know how we prep our metal in a timely, cost effective way so you can too. And if you want to equip yourself with the same tools we use, follow the link below.
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2 step launch control destroys clutch - VW 1.8T
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I know dual mass flywheels have 2 parts, but something seems wrong here....
Hardest bearing removal ever * warning* trained professional
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If you've never had the pleasure of working on a rusty vehicle from New England, here it is for your viewing pleasure. Extreme measure sometimes must be taken. Don't try at home kids.
2 Custom LS Swaps at the same time....PANIC!!
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That time when you're already doing a crazy custom LS swap for the channel and a customer hits you up to do an LS swap into their custom vehicle...what do you say? well you can't say no, so here we go. And by we, I mean me. Which will it be? Corvette LS2, LQ4 or LQ9? Twin turbo will be phase 2 but for now, I just need to get these built and running so I can hit the trails. Yeah neither of these...
Craziest LS swap project yet... Will it fit? Super Trooper EP 1
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4X the horsepower and twice as many cylinders with a Corvette LS2 V8 swap into this overland Isuzu 'Super' Trooper. There will definitely be a lot of cutting and welding to squeeze this in there. Check it out! How to LS Swap difference between Gen3 Gen4 Gen5 Gen III Gen IV Gen V LS LSX engines Corvette or Camaro donor off-road overland camping roof top tent swampers or mud terrain tires using j...
First start Corvette LS2 rodeo style
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If you're going to fire up a 400 HP V8 engine, why not straddle it and ride it like a cowboy? What could possibly go wrong?
How I closed my business to become a full time YouTube content creator
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It's time to go big or go home. It may be a leap of faith, but I'm putting all my eggs in this basket and going for broke.....hopefully not literally.
Final video of the Slammed Stepside lowrider C10 - EP5
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Well its back together. It runs. It drives. So by default it must be done right? Well lets just say my hands were forced a bit by forces of nature....literally.
Sneak peek at the final episode of the stepside lowrider build. 👀Full episodes on the channel.
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Sneak peek at the final episode of the stepside lowrider build. 👀Full episodes on the channel.
Swapping parts onto new frame - Slammed Stepside lowrider C10 - EP4
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All the metal and paintwork is done. So now its time to swap, rebuild and replace all the components onto the new frame before we drop the body back down on it.
Its a rolling chassis! - Slammed Stepside lowrider C10 - EP3
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Its a rolling chassis! - Slammed Stepside lowrider C10 - EP3
Frame gets swapped - Slammed stepside lowrider Project C10 - EP2
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Frame gets swapped - Slammed stepside lowrider Project C10 - EP2
Slammed stepside lowrider Project C10 - EP1
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Slammed stepside lowrider Project C10 - EP1
Austin Healey restomod gone horribly wrong - why custom cars are sometimes big headaches!
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Austin Healey restomod gone horribly wrong - why custom cars are sometimes big headaches!
Turbo EK Civic hatch fabrication before dyno
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Turbo EK Civic hatch fabrication before dyno
How to lift a Jeep Cherokee XJ in 10 minutes
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How to lift a Jeep Cherokee XJ in 10 minutes
The Great Subie Swap - how to build 6 Subarus in 6 weeks
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The Great Subie Swap - how to build 6 Subarus in 6 weeks
IAG Stage 2 STI finally hits the streets
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IAG Stage 2 STI finally hits the streets
IAG STi Stage 2 tuff FINALLY ON THE DYNO!
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IAG STi Stage 2 tuff FINALLY ON THE DYNO!
Ecu bracket fab! Plus DONUTS in R32 Skyline!
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Ecu bracket fab! Plus DONUTS in R32 Skyline!
IAG STi had a check engine light. FIXED IT!.
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IAG STi had a check engine light. FIXED IT!.
Already taking the IAG STi back apart...
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Already taking the IAG STi back apart...
The wide body STi moves under its own power!!
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The wide body STi moves under its own power!!
The first start of the STi! IAG stage 2 tuff!
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The first start of the STi! IAG stage 2 tuff!
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THE STi FINALLY HAS AN ENGINE! IAG Stage 2 Tuff
Installing JDM TGV DELETES! Final day on engine stand!
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Installing JDM TGV DELETES! Final day on engine stand!
WIDEBODY IAG SUBARU STi! OUR FIRST VIDEO!
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WIDEBODY IAG SUBARU STi! OUR FIRST VIDEO!
Any update on this?
Nice
What type of transmission is used with an LS engine?
Working on stripping rust off some frame and suspension parts of my Land Cruiser. I'll give this a try for the flat surfaces. Also...you're right about white vinegar, but I've been using muriatic acid for stripping rust off some parts. It's dirt cheap, works incredibly well and it's FAST. Just need to think carefully about how you use it.
For just 19.95 a month, don't just get 1, if yiu call right now we'll include xyz. I think you missed your calling bud, lmao
My hawk is a bit lopsided too but at least it isn't part green
I didnt ever think about using my 3x21 hand belt sander. Almox belts suck, but FINDING cerm or zirc in 36 or 40g destroys scale. I used to prefer a 4x4 drum with basically the same nonwoven material as scotch. The belt is nicer for flat bar, since you can smooth out the roller marks from mfrging. No swirl marks, smoother finish than the drum or a disc. I srsly dont know why i dont see more welders use them. Try it. Finding zirc or cerm was hard for me. I tried these and 1x 40g did a 48x48 1/2 plate and about 30ft of 4x4x1/4 flat bar. Had lots of grit, but lost its toothyness.
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Maryland. I'm working on a pergula. I definitely need to try this since the regular stripping disks clog super fast. Takes ages cleaning all that material.
Thanks for setting us straight on this issue.
Sounds dangerous 😂
What happened to this build
Good question lol 😂
gosh the engine looks WAY bigger in there than I thought it'd be
So did it ever happen brother lol
Trooper LS Swap? I have a VehiCROSS
Hey what happened to the channel?
Is it possible to know what the labor to do the swap would cost if I brought in a very similar vehicle with a similar idea
What became of this
How much for something like this
What happened to the Super trooper
Uhh what happened to the project
2 year update? How’s the motor holding up ?
i just bought the car, its stil running lol
Wow
Which magnaflow muffler is that?
na better
Great Video, only down side is I have a second gen and can't find any swaps. If you ever get a chance to do a second gen with an LS4 mated to the mua5 manual keeping the 4x4 that would be great haha
I'm trying to do the same swap lol on my 2000 amigo
Any updates on the Trooper LS swap?
The only thing crazier than the hair is the head that it's pinned to. Dude is my loco.
I make damascus steel for knives, and need to clean the mill scale off my steel before I forge weld it together. I will try one of these! Wearing out 2 x 72 belts is expensive.
How common is having to replace the spring perchs? Where in New England are you located? Thanks for the video man. I'm doing my lift tomorrow an nervous to see how bad the rust is from all the NE salt.
That's pretty cool Subie. @11:00 You've mentioned that TMIC could be a restriction to power to the wheels. Are you saying TMICs restrict power in general or is there something that has to do with power to the wheels in particular? meaning, car can produce a certain amount of power at the crank but it will lose a lot of it to the wheels due to the TMIC? whereas if it was for a FMIC it would only lose a small proportion of power to the wheels? the Dyno sheet shows a big difference in power from crank to wheels (560hp) to (358hp). Is that expected?
Where's the rest of the parrot?
What kind of undercoating do you use? nice video
I wanna see the rest of the Isuzu LS swap I’ve got one and wanna see what it’s like
Nice, this is what to show people when they say EVs are cool
Working on a large chimney cap here in Utica KS and need to remove the mill scale for paint thanks for the info.
Glad I could help. Hopefully it makes quick work of the job for you!
Where is the 10 mints these is 100 hours 😃
It will fit. Guy started one back years ago, don’t think it ever got finished. But the motor was in it. I have a 98 Trooper with a 6.0 LQ9 in it. 4l65e mated to a first gen Colorado transfer case. Stock 10 bolt front axle and stock “modified” 12 bolt rear.
Want to see your rig. Do you have a video? Thx
This is going to be an EPIC build! And the end vehicle will be a beast. Can't wait to follow along! Subscribed.
any interest in selling me the 4zd1?
Sorry, the drivetrain is gone. I was told it had a blown head gasket and no body locally on marketplace was interested so I got rid of it unfortunately.
@@RhodeWerks401 shoot. i'm having a heck of a time tracking one down. blown or not. thanks for responding! hope to see more on the build!
Awesome please keep posting updates I subscribed for this !!!!!
Thank you so much the support. I'm currently recovering from surgery so I'm sorry for the lapse but I am excited to get back to it as soon as possible! Stay tuned!
@@RhodeWerks401 no problem I can wait
Your health is more important than uploading the content can wait I prefer it to be your best.
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They're getting more and more uncommon but these old Isuzus have some serious benefits if you're trying to build one. The drivetrains on them are OK in stock form although the 2nd gen models are better in that regard with the beefier Isuzu Corporate 12 bolt rear end. This 1st gen likely has an Isuzu Corporate 10 bolt which is NOT the GM small 10 bolt. The Isuzu 10 bolt is comparable to a Dana 35 or Chrysler 8.25" in strength. They're an actual 3rd member design like a mini Ford 9" and they usually have gearing in the mid 4s from the factory with thicc gears. It's possible it has the Isuzu Corporate 12 bolt which is an even beefier version that is probably a bit stronger than a Dana 44. 2nd Gen troopers made in 98 or later got an even bigger, beefier rear end that sits between a Ford 9" and Dana 60. They're amply equipped for abuse. And take a look at 4:10 when he's removing exhaust and you'll notice this thing rides on a fully boxed frame, something you don't find in Jeeps. The 5-speed gearbox is a good unit although not the strongest thing ever. But these rigs didn't come with high HP motors so it didn't really matter. The automatic transmissions in these is another story though. Behind the 4-cyl trucks you'll often find the Aisin A30-40 aka the A340F from Toyotas or the AW4 from Jeeps with the 4.0l straight six. A good reliable transmission that can be built for higher power without much difficulty. If you were unlucky and got the GM V6, you ended up with a GM 4L30E transmission. That one is a turd. They put those transmissions in some BMWs and the old Cadillac Catera and they're fine in those cars, but something as heavy as a Trooper needs more. Luckily though, being a GM V6, you can get a 4L60E to bolt right up. Some wiring has to change (starter is on the other side) and you need the computer for the 4L60E. Some clearance on the trans pan is needed too because the drive shaft is super close. But it's doable without much fabrication. But the Isuzus have a ton of potential for the guys who recognize them. It takes more doing than ordering parts from a catalog for your Jeeps but the rewards are there. Also, the Isuzu Rodeos use basically the same frame as the Troopers, and all the same running gear except for the rear axle on mid-90s and later trucks. All those later ones get a heavy duty Dana 44 in the back with disc brakes from the factory! Bonus!! but yeah, do the solid axle swap up front. The big downside is that front diff. While it is probably the Isuzu corporate 10 bolt as well (could be the piddly little 8-bolt) you're going to have to do a lot more work to make it fit. The simple answer is a Chevy K10 pickup with the passenger side drop GM 10 bolt solid front axle. Independent4x.com has Trooper SAS kits that come with steering arms and use any number of Jeep or Toyota springs. The GM axle is going to be wider than you need though. The better option is probably the Dana 44 out of a Wagoneer as it is narrower. These are getting harder to find though. The GM axles are plentiful in junkyards and even use Dana 44 outers which make swapping parts around really easy. Narrow the GM and put some chromoly axles in so they never break. You'd want to do that for the Dana 44 as well, since the factory axle shafts are iffy to begin with if you're going to install a locker (which you should) and larger tires.
Great information! We have the SAS kit from Indy4X. Waggy axles proved very difficult to find, especially up here in the rust belt. So we are having a set of D44s built and narrowed so this stance will look just right. We have a NV4500/NP205 combo for it as well but first we need to ditch the front diff to make room for the LS2 and then start building back.
just to clarify - the automatic transmission on the 1st gen troopers tends to line up well with more engines? or the 4l60e? saw a guy swap a 1UZ-FE V8 into a trooper and he seemed to suggest the AT is a perfect fit for the 1UZ. any chance those A340F line up with Toyota engines well? Curious if a 5vze would work well in these things too.
@@michaelcbstevens The 1st Gen 4-cyl troopers came with the A30-40 transmission. I don't know if it will swap in behind a Toyota with the Toyota-pattern bellhousing. Controls may be different as well. Aisin made that transmission for a ton of different vehicles and they're not all the same. YMMV. If you have a GM engine in your 1st gen, the transmission will have the GM corporate 60 degree V6 bellhousing pattern, aka the Metric pattern. The 2nd Gen Isuzu V6 (6VD engines) also have this GM bolt pattern. Yes a 4L60e will bolt up if it has the same GM 60 degree V6 bolt pattern. Be aware that this is different than the GM V8 bellhousing. Theoretically you could grab a 4L60e from a 4th gen V6 Camaroor a Chevy S10 with the 2.2l i4. Or the older 700r4 from an earlier S10 with the 4-cyl or 2.8l v6. The 4L60e is wider than the 4l30e though, which makes front driveshaft clearance very tight. Also the starter is on the opposite side and the starter is a giant PITA on the gen 2 Isuzu V6 trucks. Finally, some (but not all) of the very latest Isuzus in the USA stopped using the GM transmissions and went back to the Aisins in 2003-2004. These are pretty rare.
@@DriveCarToBar seems like i have a lot to learn. From your perspective, it would be a score to find a trooper with aisin tranny? I am really green to all of this but would love to pick one of these beauts and give it the loves it deserves
@@michaelcbstevens if you're looking for a good off road trail vehicle, any of them will work fine. Throw a locker in the front diff, change out the auto hubs for manual hubs and just drive. They're very capable in stock form with a good set of tires. Any trooper or rodeo you buy is going to be 20 years old at this point, so you're going to have to do some mechanical work to it. The Aisin transmission might be preferable but it's a rarity in the 2nd gen trucks. Only a year or two had them and they might come with the Torque On Demand system which was Isuzu's attempt at an early electronic AWD system. The mechanical parts are ok but the sensors that make it work are not reliable and tend to be expensive. There's a work-around on PlanetIsuzu to eliminate the system and make it a normal part time 4wd selectable unit. The TOD system only came with automatic Troopers. Manual equipped troopers are not common. The manual transmission was much more common in the Rodeo and they do swap over. It's the AR5 transmission and is a good piece. Rodeo and Troopers are mechanically identical except for some of the suspension components and the rear differential.
where did you buy the front coil perches?i can"t find them for my 2000.looked everywhere.no luck
Morris4x4center.com
@@RhodeWerks401 thanks
Thank you for checking me out and supporting the channel. Glad I could help!
Um...this is not a "ten minute " job. This is something only a very skilled welder/artisan can do. How long does it take to get to the level of proficiency shown in this video?!
You are absolutely right. Here in rusty New England this can be closer to 10 hours than 10 minutes! Welding perches isn't part of a normal lift, only due to rust, so basic mechanical skills are usually all that is required. Thanks for checking out my video and the support. I hope you have better luck than I did.
Great exited to see more progress
Thanks for the support and the encouragement!
Illinois ain't no better rust wise,never saw spring perches so bad!!!
This one was definitely one of the bad examples, but unfortunately not all that uncommon in these parts. It's a lottery up here. Salt on the roads is bad enough, but you never know other details like where it was parked, what it was used for, maintenance, etc. All of which can make matters worse.
Excellent videos, you are very funny, you make me laugh, I congratulate you for your work, and the advice is very professional and useful! keep going bro
Thank you so much for the kind words and for checking out my channel. This keeps me motivated!
@@RhodeWerks401 I am intrigued expectation of the modification of the super trooper, it will be your masterpiece
@@hugoiram1559 yes it is definitely going to be a different and difficult build. I just got the parts in I've been waiting for so I will be getting back to that soon!
Its refreshing to see what all of us in the NE have to deal with RUST!!! I see alot of video from sw DIY folks and they whine about a little surface rust and occasional siezed nuts/bolts. I tell friends about when I worked at Lee miles trans and we put an old k car on the lift when we started lifting the engine and trans tried to fall out the entire subframe was terminal cancer 😆
So true. When I Iived in FL they would complain about beach cars being rusty from salt air. Those were a walk in the park compared to up here. Thanks for tuning in!
I own this car now😂