Wear blocks replacement on a Wrangler Transporter Jerr-Dan aluminum bed
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- čas přidán 29. 10. 2021
- I have an old 1994 Chevy 3500HD with an equally old Jerr-Dan bed. These old beds are not supported any longer, especially when you no longer have the data plate. I contacted Jerr-Dan and they said without the serial number or model number there is nothing they can do. So I will make my own.
Nice repair and looks like it should last a long time. That bed should ride nice and level now. Have a great weekend
It certainly helped make things a little more level. The bed is worn out but for the occasional use I need it for I think it will serve me well. Thank you got hanging out Rusty.
I like how the "NOT FOR HIRE" sticker matches the color of the truck. Great job! Nice work!
You know I looked wide and far to make sure everything match. :)
Nicely done my friend good for another 20 plus years 😊👍
Next Saturdays video includes a shout out for your channel. Finally!
Nice work. Thanks for bringing us along. I'd say the larger bolts definitely looks like a repair
I'm glad you agree. I value your opinion.
Having a flat tow truck is the super tool of any gearhead garage.
You hit the nail on the head Jared. It is the ultimate tool to have in the arsenal and as soon as I can afford it, that truck will get some bigger tool boxes installed too. Then I'll have places to store recovery items so that I can help out the community I live in.
Nice job Wyatt you have a very nice shop with all the tools needed for an job
AS you know you spend a life time collecting tools then you get too old to enjoy them. Not that we're old yet. :)
@@wyattoneable Do you know someone who is old? Definitely not you or me. Lol
@@jimthecarguy I think Mike is old. (ha ha)
Nicely done. Gotta love a simple repair.
Like you, it's kind of fun to come up with your own fixes. Thanks for being here.
Hi Wyatt
You are a knowledgeable buddy. Love the things you tinker with. 👍👍
I do tinker quiet a bit. It gets things done slowly but I hang in there. I appreciate that you spent some time to leave a comment.
Looks great, nice repair!! Fixing things before they break or as they break is the greatest way to keep a vehicle in good condition, pay a little now or a lot later! Take care Wyatt, that’s a good looking rollback!!
Thanks. I get a lot of comments on this truck. At first I wasn't crazy about the green but it's growing on me.
Nice work and great craftsmanship!
Vielen Dank Sepp. Ich arbeite gern an meinen Autos.
great job easy repair well done thumbs up shared good for another 10 years or so
Drew my CZcams friend, I hope all is well up North. I've been thinking about you all.
I enjoy watching repairs done correctly. Good job.
Thank you sir, I try.
Great job but I wanted to hire you! haha! great video Wyatt. love to see the progress on this truck.
I'll work for Helga's cooking and a rum and coke. :)
Ah yes, the asmr truck. I just can't get enough of that thing. 😆
LOL Not that I know what ASMR is.
You did a really good job buddy. Hope you’re doing OK.
Hey! Good to hear from you again. We're doing okay here in the hills.
Hi Wyatt! I believe you can fix anything. I have my car in the shop, it’s making a whining noise when I turn my steering wheel. Not leaking steering fluid or any pin holes in the high pressure hose, so had to put it in the shop to get fixed. I’m stuck until it gets fixed. I loaned my truck and when I got it back I think it has a blown head gasket now. I’m just not able to do that anymore. Glad you got your transporter is fixed. Have a blessed day!
Hello my friend. I'm saddened by the news of your car troubles but I have a hope that all will work out in your favor. I'll say a little prayer for you. :)
@@wyattoneable thank you!
A true craftsman 😎. Excellent job as always
I do enjoy coming up with my own "fixes" when needed. You all be good out there and keep California stable for us okay?
@wyattoneable will try sir. 👍
Good job. That should last for a good long while.
I think as little as I use the bed it should last my lifetime. I hope so anyway. I have other things in need of repair so it keeps me busy.
I agree with the bolts too. Works slick now 👍
You know I hated to leave the two sides "unmatched" but I'll get over it. Thanks for always hanging around Steve.
I think that drill bit is a Forstner drill bit. I'm like you when it comes to things looking right, but in the end no one will see it, even if you point it out they won't care. Sometimes I wish I wasn't so much a perfectionist. I am learning as I get older that nothing is perfect and never will be. I still try to make it perfect. That is really a neat truck, I wish I had one like that to transport my tractor around.
I'm learning to be a little more relaxed about stuff too. I was once told that "Perfection is God's work, we can only strive to be excellent". I like that.
@@wyattoneable That's a good saying, I'll have to remember that.
Wood working to repair a truck. NICE JOB my friend.
Right? You'd never put those two together but when you see a need to improvise that's where having all my "junk" as my wife says comes in handy.
Great job! Pallet wood is another inexpensive alternative. That stuff wears like iron!
I bet it does. There are a couple of logging places close by that make a lot of pallets. I think they offer some pretty good prices on rough cut lumber too.
That'll last a good long time, nice job.
HI Randy, it's always good to see a comment from you. Jason from the 1952 jeep channel might be coming up for an overnight. It will be good to see him again. I still think about the time you were in the area and I wasn't able to have you over but I hope one day we can hang out again.
I gotta do mine I’m starting to get some chop good to know I run a Danny bed also!
"Danny bed". That's funny.
Nicely done. I kinda like the nut and bolt setup they fabbed up.
I probably would have gone right through and put the nut on the bottom, but they probably wanted to keep from crushing the square tubing if they cranked it too much.
I’m surprised that they don’t offer poly runners of some kind.
I was hoping to get the correct parts but Jerr-Dan doesn't support this old bed any longer. It's kind of sad, but I get it. You have to support the product that is making the company money. I feel badly for those who are not mechanically inclined or have the hardware you and I (and Brad) have saved up.
@@wyattoneable You would think that they would just have a generic solution for everything in that weight range.
But I guess after that long, the liability issue probably keeps them from a more active roll in post purchase maintenance parts on the older ones.
I'm the same, Wyatt - if it works, I don't much care how, lol. I also like to feel fasteners rather than rely on the ugga-dugga gun. I've had them so loose it scared me when I thought I had overtightnend them, while having others that felt fine but just about yanked the threads right out of the hole in the past. Don't know if it's my air pressure, gun, or I just lack the feel with it, but from now on I always follow through by hand unless it's a non-mission critical fastener, like a metal or plastic cover for something.
That was a nice bit you had there. I don't even own a drill press! I really should get one. I have a tiny assortment of hole saws - I usually use those for similar work.
It's all covered up anyway and everything is working great. If I had the experience that Eric has I'd use the gun to tighten things down but I don't trust myself. I love my drill press. It's great for making repeated holes and more accurate than my wiggly arms. :)
Great video
Nice repair! It’s tempting to make both sides match, but then we stop and think is it worth the extra effort when it’s functional.
Thank you Jeff. I appreciate the comment.
Just got to make it work and keep it able to be maintained.
That's right John. It would be embarrassing to drive up to help some one, then you break down. Come back for next Saturdays video and you'll see what happens next.
nice wood working over there! not for hire....sweet!
I'm not sure but I was told since my truck does not have a DOT sticker on it you have to display "Not for hire". I'll be looking into that more. In the meantime I thought it looked cool. :)
At least wood is easy to replace bro. Safe travels.
Indeed. I was going to say "Cheap too". But it's not cheap any more.
Yeah things have sure gone up in price here too. Fuel has gone up a fair bit in the last 10 days or so. Some cost have gone up 600% in recent months. Not sure how Santa is going to get on with the 14 days managed isolation in most counties before entry and he will need both jabs too.
very nice
Good to hear from you Dave. I Miss our Starbucks time. :)
@@wyattoneable Me too! I am at home with the whole fam, my wife, son and I all have the vid sooo that is fun. lol
the small bolts are fine until they break and then go big. I would think if you kept it greased you'd never have to worry.
Me too, lots of grease. Thanks Kenneth.
A good repair Wyatt 👍 Something weird has happened, I left you several comments to email me, I want to help you with something but the comments are now gone 😳 Odd don't you think 🤔
What? That is weird because I do believe I responded. Here is my email: wyatt.admin09@gmail.com
NICE
Thanks again for all the years of support!
@@wyattoneable TY for all the awesome content and the cool rigs ,
Not for hire? Guess I'll have to buy you a few beers when I need my junk towed.
I tell friends and neighbors here "just keep the tank full and buy me lunch and were squared away". In your case that might get expensive as this truck gets 9.5 MPG.
@@wyattoneable he might save a bit with weight in MPG though in those plastic cars 🤭🤭🤭😝😝😝
Not be long until you’re changing them again owning a J#&p Wyatt 😂
Just kidding! great job 👍🏻
My Jeep keeps my busy! I need to replace the rear main seal again. This year model is known for a terrible design.
My Jeep keeps my busy! I need to replace the rear main seal again. This year model is known for a terrible design.
@@wyattoneable get a good Land Rover Wyatt 😂
Then everything will leak 👍🏻😂
@@defendermender4959 Is that why they don't rust? :)
That not for hire does not mean friends. Right?
That's right. I can still help out friends, I just can't charge you for the service but I do enjoy a good meal. :) Good to hear from you.