Front suspension on the GTO + mini trailer build!
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So.....I'm setting at Texas Motor Speedway....waiting for the rain to stop, so we can finish the NASCAR CUP race, this past weekend. The Big BOSS tv was programmed with alot of pre covid stuff. Back in the day, the speedway hadda group of hot ladies in Stetson hats and High heel cowboy boots, that just wandered around the garage, and brightened everybody's work day.Some of the programming involved these women....as I'm watching, I realize I recognize one of them...IT IS EMILY! Hadda look/watch for a couple times, as she had some "war paint" on. Thank you, ma'am, for once again brightening my day!
Lol! Yup. That was an interesting job, the contract booked through my professional modeling agency- but not a normal booking I take. I’m not a fan of the ‘eye candy’ positions. But that one was too tempting getting to be around racing!!! A large art of me regrets the year long deal- but it was a lot of fun!
@@flyingsparksgarage Thank you ma'am! For responding...doing rhe gig...your channel...two more races, and I will be able to take a breather. Hopefully make some positive adjustments and such. Dip my toes in the ocean, etc.
Get this woman a throw down seat cushion lol, working on a lift and sitting on the floor. Cracks me up but also love to see her wrenching on her own car, hope she gives some women the drive to be more like her. Im sure you have it sorted way before now but damn, 11 pages of instructions for shock adjustments? My Viking DA coilovers had 3 pages and that was 2 too many😂
The HF trailer we put together was missing steps 1-3 so we winged it and got it right, we broke 5-6 bolts then went to tractor supply and got grade 8 for the frame and spring bolts. After it was completed we stitch welded all the corners, cross braces and tongue to be sure it didnt ratttle apart 200 miles from home at 3:00 in the morning.
Go back and weld as many of the joints as possible. Will seriously help when it's loaded down.
So awesome to see “the kid” is in the shop. Amazing watching her grow into your “mini-me” and great to see her wrenching right with you.
You guys feel like family great job
I saw you and Roxy in the background, while Finnegan was struggling with getting Blasphemy to behave.
I'd do an LED light kit on it from the start. Way brighter/safer and less draw on Roxy's charging system.
Love the channel. Thanks guys
Might want to slather anti seize on the threads of those struts. It will keep the spanner nut from sticking and galling up the threads
I had the harbor freight version of that trailer. Took everything I threw at it like a champ. Best pulling trailer I have ever had. Only had one issue with the bearings but a set of buddy bearings solved that. The bearings and spindles are an odd size metric but I found them mail order. Finally gave it to a friend who loaded his entire household in it and pulled it 1200 miles to northern Virginia behind his minivan.he gave it to another guy and it's still rolling as far as I know.
Crazy thing is, you can buy EVERY part of that trailer through HF and the parts are pretty cheap. I wanted to replace a hub and priced them out elsewhere and they were stupid expensive, then I looked up the trailer manual online, called HF up, and the prices were cheap enough that I bought BOTH hubs and a few other small parts for less than I had sourced the one hub elsewhere.
I have to say Emily that you are the epitome of beauty, without any of the nastiness that I have seen some females doing on CZcams. I have to say this because you are public figure. Hats off to you for that. But you're a lot more than just a pretty face you're smart you're not scared to get your hands dirty typical drag racer femme fatale. Thank you so much for sharing your life you and your hubby and all the great rides that you have created. Stay safe stay well and as always God bless.
Joseph D'Angelo Sure do appreciate the kind words!!
@@flyingsparksgarage thanks for the reply you deserve it don't get me wrong I love looking at beautiful females especially barely dressed but there is a place for that and a time for that and I don't believe that CZcams is the place for that. What you and your hubby are doing or just great and fine! So what we so just keep on making those great videos and I'll keep on watching
Had one of those years ago. Used it when we had to run from hurricanes down here on the coast. I found some low profile washer head bolts to hold the deck to the frame on McMaster.
I built the Harbor Freight equivalent of that trailer (looks exactly the same but red) and it went pretty well. It's a bit bouncy unloaded, but settles down with some weight on it. My biggest issue was actually registering it...my state makes that kind of a pain compared to some other states I think. Some other thoughts...it calls for 3/4 plywood which is fine, but it won't fold if anything is sticking above that, including bolts. I counterbored them and clearanced the corners to fit. I also didn't like the way the license plate would stick out and hit the wall when I tried to stand the folded trailer up. So I put it on a hinge that hangs off the rear crossmember so it will just swing out of the way. It should also have a better way of locking open and closed. It's dumb to have to do and undo and keep track of loose bolts that you have to put through the frame anytime you use it. So I want a better mechanism there. Likewise, it needs a way to lock closed for storage other than bungee cords. Essentially, they're workable trailers with lots of room for improvement.
I still regret cutting the diamond plate aluminum I mounted on my HF folder - I've never folded it in 15 years! I should have left it in one piece until I was sure whether I was storing it inside or out.
It was a pleasure meeting you guys at Tulsa during rockey mountain 2.0 sorry I didnt smile during the picture but I love y'all to pieces.
chasing that dream car Appreciate that love!!
In case the garage floor isn’t level I like to measure from the lower wheel rim edge up to the fender opening where you measured.
Nice to see your family helping.
Once you've got it bolted together then weld it properly, then you know it's not going to rattle apart.
Exactly what i was thinking
I was about to say bend some washers and tach down those bolts.
All trailers that i have ever owned were welded. I helped a friend years ago install a bolt on lift kit on his truck using nylon lock nuts. 6 months later they wee all backing off so we welded it
Yea I don't trust that horror freight hardware. Welding it up is a good idea....
I used lock washers AND nuts with the nylon inserts on mine. Nothing loosened up for the 5 or so years I had it.
Love Finley the dog always helping.
Emily and Aaron I hope you kick butt at dragweek
Nice racing trailer!
Love the Z in the back ground I have a 81 280zx, and love it.
Love the Aussie Monaro. Another great video.
I used to work as a front end tech, done a few custom alignments.
Sooo, I didn't see or hear about any settling for the suspension. When you put the car back on the ground you need to ideally have it on floating (alignment) plates bounce on that front end or back it out and pull back in to allow for a neutral position before checking ride height,
I'm sure that you guys have a great alignment guy so he should be willing to double check height and alignment with you (or equivalent weight) in the car. Never really cared for red but have always liked Roxie !!
Good luck with the racing !!
Nice Fab work, important part of drag week etc to have a solid and well laid out trailer.
Love your work!
One Lil thing though, fine measurements require a steel ruler, tape measure ends get loose over time and will give variations of up to and slightly over 1/8th inch.
The Lil 6 inch engineers rulers I usually buy in 5 packs so I can sprinkle them around the shop and have one in a pocket.
Crack the top nut (just loosen) before undoing bottom strut bolts
Harbor freight trailer is a good light load trailer. Weld the frame where you can. Mine folds in half and scrapes the trailer wiring so keep an eye on that. PA laws for getting a title or registering the trailer sucks.
Most states anything under 2000 lbs doesn't require a tag
I know this is after the fact, and that you both probably know this, but really keep an eye on those trailer tires and the "wheel bearings" I had a friend towing one of those deals behind his pickup with a CR500 on it....things didn't go well.
Emily I have a 12 year old granddaughter, she is learning a lot about how awesome girls can be in the shop watching you..I have had her watch for a couple years now. You are a great role model for young girls, and I appreciate your efforts. I know I am not the only guy out here with a granddaughter or a daughter who feels the same way. Keep after it.
Just saw roxxy getting tuned on the Dyno today it was nice
OMG! That’s awesome!!
you have a lift, why don't you raise the vehicle to standing position. Love your show. Found you on boating channel, have watched most episodes back to front. Thank you for the instruction and entertainment. Aaron and you have something special.
Looking forward to you & Roxy doing some more 1/4 miles!
You guys are doing a killer job. Just one question children of your own? New to your channel, love your show watch you both faithfully
You know, I just watched a video you made 9 years ago. I never knew you are actually a model. I always thought you were too cute to be in a garage. Go girl.
Great video of your build, although I’d be a little worried about using a single axle trailer to put a car on. I know you’ll do it right.
Beautiful!!
Excellent content as usual Emily, can never get enough of ROXY,a hint for simulation of your weight in car for fine tuning suspension height is by using a container of water,put a weighed drum on seat,then add one litre per each required kilogram?
Talking about all the weight on the front end of your car I can smell a TwinTurbo set up coming haha keep up the vids we love them!
Hi Emily and Aaron, to be on the safe side and you are probably going to anyway but i would weld that trailer as well as bolting it, i would put better wheels and tyres on it as well, love your show 👍
That reminds me of the first trailer I built. It was too small and narrow to see in my mirrors. I added a small pole to the rear of it, that I could see when backing up.
I can definitely see you letting that kid drive Roxy when she reaches driving age.
Loving the music choices n this vid...keep up the good work yall!!!
Finley, you're everywhere, little dude. Way to go.
Y'all are versatile,and I do mean VERSATIIIIIILE. Roll on Roxie........
the main thing i got from the first drag week i saw is ... race cars towing a trailer look soo cool
Harbor freight to the rescue!
You might check the tightness of all bolts from time totime
Hi Guys ! An Aussie car, we actually had aome great vehicles before our Automotive Industry died an abrupt end a couple of years ago. Check out our 2014 HSV GenF GTS, one of my rides, in white. All the Best from Australia.
You have the best energy out of anyone on the CZcams. You win BEOTYT Award!
Great episode! Look forward to seeing the outcome at the races. BTW I saw Garfield on Ian Johnson's Four Wheeler show!
Hi flying Sparks garage thank you for your new video I think it is very interesting
Emily and Roxy Vs Emilia and Mimi! You know you want to. The Vette would probably grenade the trans in a real hard pull and NV isn't a drag car. Unless you want to race the Prius after she finishes the swap.
At first I thought you were holding a trophy.
Let’s go !!!!!
I was kinda hoping you and Aaron were gonna be in Cleetus 2.4 hours of Freedom as the only husband wife combo maybe next time.
I think Emily and Amelia, is in an all woman team in Cleetus's race.
hope the struts work out for you guys... roxy looks good ! finley has human expressions lol and digging the feng shui back round music ;)
Gotta love a Monaro...ok Aussie view!
make sure you check the bolts on the trailer regularly the will come loose had one just like that fall apart right in front of me
You are smart enough!
Nice work on the front suspension. Probably agree with Aaron and left the height slightly higher on the driver side to compensate for the driver weight. 👍keen to see how the kit set trailer works out for you. I enjoy putting stuff like that together as well. Kiwi Fan NZ 🇳🇿
Trailer looks cool can wait to see what you load in it.
Purple and gold strutts. Heck ya
Lsu babe
once done......grind paint off all joints and weld them,......trust me. My experience with one of those was......well.......i was missing parts at the end of the trip and the entire trailer was flexing like a leaf in the wind
Never welded my HF folder, it's been 15 years, and nothing has fallen off.
Welding IS a good idea, but if you tighten the crap out of the bolts, they hold fine.
Good job with the video. Hate the sail boater music but overall it was well done. 👍
Sweet pea and Kool-Aid it's great to see the two of you doing well
So far so good ! Look forward to seeing what comes !
I had one and couldn't find replacement bering on the shelf because they where metrics.
would ya looka that, its just like a hydrant spanner wrench
Were there any lock rings or grub screws on your ride height adjusters?
Guess what, Metric Wheel Bearings! I ordered from the part listing for a spare set. Asian specialty of course. Great Trailers, probably 10,000 miles on mine.
There's only one thing that I am wondering about Roxy is she is a GTO they came with big ass engines so why did you swap to LS rather than keeping the factory big-ass motor with the supercharger or is there a difference?
Have you tried to register the trailer yet? Not sure how it works down your way but a self-built trailer in our state takes a lot of paperwork, a lot of time and $$$ to get it registered. Lot of people who build a HF trailer are surprised to find out it may cost more to get it on the road legally then the actual cost of the trailer.
mnmvuk The trailer actually came with a title from Northern Tool, a manager signed it upon purchase and our title office had no problem registering it for us!
@@flyingsparksgarage Great to hear! Glad you didn't run into those problems.
HF trailers come with titles, and in FL, it was dead simple to register.
It's a shame that some states make it so difficult.
Look at you with your fancy editing and fancy close-ups.
For real ya'll improve your shootin' and editin' skills with every episode.
Good on ya! Now let little Roxy breathe some fire!
Looking forward to seeing how Roxy goes on Raceweek
Great music. Guys
I had one 4x8 plywood side rail cleats for fourwheeler
More Bugatti !!!
I would think you need to let that shock work itself out before you set it?
Love that your hair is getting longer!! Wish I was your neighbor!!! Would love to hang out and work on stuff! Can’t wait to see Roxy fly down the track!
Hi Emily. My name is Mike. Great videos. Huge fan Emily.
Hey Kiddo!! 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️ Getting so tall and love your hair ladies!!!!! ❤️
Buy a spare tire & wheel for trailer 👍
Yeah that'll be a lifesaver
I'd get two
I know you love your Holden and the the way it looks. But any chance to change it to look like what Australian Muscle cars look like, the front I'm talking about.
Check the wheel bearings thes might be the sameas Harbour freight and have little or just a packing grease in them :-(
Good luck with the trailer. I have a small channel (6 videos) with one that would be worth your time to check out for small trailer mods.
Thanks for all the content you put out!
Nice seeing the kid. 😉
Hey guys just wondering is it a China made trailer I'm not bashing China LOL. Some of their stuff isn't bad for the money but like other people said weld it up will definitely help and grade 8 bolts. Wow she has grown so much I could remember videos several years back and she was little God bless her love the videos guys keep it rolling
Can’t wait to see Roxy hooked up to the new trailer. Speaking of trailers, will you be doing a build series on the enclosed trailer?
YEP!!
Emily, what is the model of that Milwaukee gun??
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A Chinese flat pack trailer, what could possibly go wrong 😳
Question: When adjusting the spinning nut on the strut with that wrench. Is there a way to lock the adjustment nut so it doesn't spin under vibration?
If you look close you can see a grub screw in the side of the adjusting nut. I'm guessing that's what locks it.
Are those the OEM brakes? Thinking about upgrading them?
Yup. Stock 😜 I’d love to upgrade them, YES!
When are you going to put out the RMRW 2.0 videos? Can't wait 👍👍🇨🇱
UR JUST SO GOOD TO ROXY. LUVIN IT. (CHIC'S RULE).
ya'll workin in the wet spot!!!!
How old is the kid now? She's getting so big, I thought it was just a few episodes all she was sitting on top of the toolbox handing out tools to Emily.
She just turned 9!!! How crazy is that??
@@flyingsparksgarage just a few years until she wants borrow Roxy from aunty😋
Unpacking a trailer. Next year it will have higher walls and a roof I can imagine.
All your criticisms of the trailer kit are spot on. Cheap Chinese junk with bad instructions. I.ve experienced the same. Agree with all the other comments to weld it together and hope it actually survived a week of towing fully loaded. To be honest you could have shopped the internet and bought a used 4 x 6 enclosed trailer for about the same as you will spend after buying and modifying this thing.
Don't you have an enclosed car hauling trailer?
QUESTION HOW HEAVY IS TOOL BOX YOUR RACINH TIRES ALL PARTS YOU BRING ? WILL FINDERS CLEAR TIRES
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Lip gloss or no lip gloss. All good.
Trailer in a box type situation haha.
Before this video is even over you have outgrown the trailer !!😅 In a year you will want a bigger trailer
Sooo true. Like a bigger shop and a bigger tool box.