I watch VGG a lot. He started like you. But u r old school. No lift. Working on cardboard in your driveway. That’s how I do it. Can’t afford all the fancy do da’s live your videos!! Be blessed.
You seem to be a very down to earth guy just trying to do the best you can with what you got, nothing fancy but pretty much like the rest of us doing with what we have.
LoL those vice grips trying to grip the round bar. I use the screw type c clamps, and they can be a pain. When I built my oxy dolly i spent twenty minutes trying to clamp the hose hanger on, I said how do you like that you booger, only to find out I'd put it on backwards. I swear that took ten years off of my life 😁
It's possible using the switch system is what caused that solenoid to lock up. When you don't have some current limiting or flyback diodes, opening the switch causes the magnetic field to collapse and it can heat up the solenoid. Do that enough and add hot trans fluid, the plastic can deform. If you put some 1N4001 diodes across those switches, it may help with the flyback current. The computer is using mosfets/transistors to drive the solenoids normally so they have that protection in the control circuit. This is just my theory though. Keep it in mind if you run into this again.
It's not being switched enough for back emf to cause an issue other than maybe arcing on the switch contacts. It definitely ain't heating it up more than the trans fluid.
Ideas for new merch that would be cool addition IMO. 1. Gaskaline- have a photo of an old military style gas can and the word gaskaline on top 2. Earl- have a photo of an oil dip stick tube with oil dripping from it and the wording " "check your earl" 3. Carbaroster- have a photo of an old quadrajet carb or any carb with the word "carbaroster" with a dictionary style meaning 4. I don't know- have a cartoon style of yourself doing the 🤷 and with the words "I don't know".
There's already another channel with a gas can on a t shirt and I get accused of trying to copy him all the time so no to number 1! Carburoster and I don't know are in the works if I ever get time!
These old vehicle videos are such a nice release from seeing all these expensive car video repair and rebuilds. Thanks for keeping it real for us simple people!
Recycling a cardboard box.. Sometimes we find relaxation in the oddest ways. I can't speak for everyone but laying on a cardboard box under a vehicle can be very comfortable. That exhaust sounds real-nice-like. I was feel'en your pain on this tranny and gas tank but as always you got er Dun.. Ugh- Ya !
I've had quite a few of those trucks. Typically it's a combination of all of the parts being loose. Control arm bushings like to fall apart as well on the uppers. Detroit axle makes a kit to replace pretty much everything on the front end. I've ordered a few of them from Amazon.
I had wobble in my 93 when I got it and turned out the pitman arm was the problem. Replaced it and drove like a new truck. The best was to check it I found was with the truck off work the steering wheel back and forth and have someone underneath watching it
Chad you are one heck of a mechanic and I must say I think your part engineer as well you do very well with fixing and figuring out many problems are you sure you didn't work for Dale Earnhardt on his pit crew and Engineering Department. Man God bless you can't wait to see more videos and thank you for bringing me along
You could also test the solenoid by energizing it then sticking a screwdriver near it then feel for the magnetic field. Aside from checking power and ground that usually seems to work pretty well
Coming from a life of front-end work I would suggest jacking the truck up from the cross member under the motor floating both tires and checking for looseness, it can show itself a lot better that way, I hope this helps. Great video, I like the way you never give up!!!!
Awesome 4x4 I'm a fan of the big mud grip tires the thing I like is the noise they make Im not into going mudding anymore but they help when you accidentally get into some soft stuff
I ended up cutting a access hole in my truck bed above sending unit which I've done to 3 other trucks. Makes quick work in replacing fuel pumps. Just make sure you cover area to be cutting with spark shield safety precaution! Also measure twice cut once. on my 88 Scottsdale. Yelm, WA great minds think alike! as usual always enjoy your videos, great information, and inspiration,
Had to do a fuel pump on my OBS. Dropping the tank nor the tank interested me not as it's team solo most of the times. I loosened the passenger bolts to half nut thread then removed driver side. Slid a scissor jack in between frame and bed on driver's side then lifted it up to gain access to pump. Have done that method a couple times since so. Blessings and respect to the grind and hustle!
Hey you do got a bearing board that knuckle is just let you know up in the steering box area you might want to check the bearing at the end of that cuz it looks like you're bearing at the bottom your steering right or your rack and pinion it doesn't have a bearing anymore so just let you know
Cool .You finally did my truck.Except I converted a Completely rebuilt 454 with a Quickfeul Slayer{Holly Knock off}I even Put Mine on top off a mint 3/4 ton instead of another 1/2 ton frame.I Bought other trucks to pick the best parts for 1 magnificant JMC {jim's motor company} and i love the UNBELIEVABLE Raw Power when you pass new Hemi trucks and they Give er all they got so they won't lose,but few have beat me .Its so much fun!!!!!!!!!..Thanks to you I am still learning to this day.Look at it this way,You are passing on your experiences, Knowledge and having fun sometimes as well to people like me who don't want modern junk,with autoshutdoem,autotrack...Bla Bla Bla....So again thank you for another great video...Jim
I love it when ya say, “well I just got back from Ireland”. Makes me giggle ever time. Heck of a good mechanic and I enjoy your videos a lot. Thank you!
Check your front end with both front tires off the ground and a long bar. Put your bar under the tire. Go up and down against the tire while you watch the ball joints.
Unfortunately the front end will have to have all bad parts replaced. I just rebuilt the entire front end on my 97 Z71. Everything was bad! I even replaced the bushings on the lower control arms they were mostly dust. Anyway once the bad parts are replaced and the tires are balanced that front end wobble should be gone. Go to a wrecking yard and buy one of those plastic bed liners. Then you can cut holes in the bed. Once work is done toss the bed liner in there and holes are hidden. New subscriber here. Take care.
Chad if I was your neighbour I would be over helping you mate ! I’ve taken down and put up fuel tanks alone and the new words that you learn do come fast. Your a no BS kind of guy!! Good on ya mate 🤙🤙🤙🤙
Along with the torchen bar alignment adjustments to. Either one of those two things can cause such of problems.& One more thing it could be to your wheel bearings.& Races could be bad.,or just very loose.,or just plain worn out instead one.
New to the channel Chad, watched a lot of the newer videos and this truck is in them. Good to see how it came about. Keep up what you're doing. Love the content and your sense of humor! You definitely know what you're doing. Keep going buddy!
I had a lug nut so bad it wouldn't turn. I took a two thin pieces of metal and folded them over the top and onto the sides. Pounded a socket onto it along with my rattle wrench. Done !
🇬🇧Really enjoy watching and learning with you.Setting a great example when finding a problem… find the humour and keep persevering. Keeping it real…we can all relate. Thanks for entertaining us.🇬🇧
There are different ways to fix things! The one that causes less stress is the best way! You have perseverance! I am 83. I think that I finally learned to avoid stress as much as possible even if it takes longer! Ron PTL USA
Thanks again for another wonderful and instructive (sorta) video! I do look forward to your posts each week now.... back to catching up on the older ones! 💙👊🏼
Just recently re did the exhaust on my truck with two mufflers stood up on there sides I would recommend tacking the two mufflers together on both ends and along the bottom might make your hangars last longer and less hitting each other back and forth.
congratulations on the repairs, and big congratulations on your channel doing really well. just a few months ago you were at just a few k subs. thats outstanding progress!
Ive got 33's on a 2016 Jeep Wrangler and the steering damper has gone bad. It causes a pretty servere death wobble starting around 55. Its inconsistent but will shimmy till you get to about 70.
I just changed the fuel pump in a 97 Dodge, what a joy 😂 I also need to change the fuel pump in my '97 k 3500 GMC, I'm anticipating even more fun 😭 it's nice to see you figured out the transmission Chad and keep up the great work 👍✌️🇺🇲
I'd forgotten just how much fun it is crawling under vehicles. You had me really jealous there. (Yeah, right)... I come across faulty new parts way too often. They don't check anything anymore. But you got there in the end. 👍
There is two coolant temp sensors and the ECM one goes bad and keeps it in cold enrichment because it thinks its below zero and O2 sensor is another good improvement.
love these tbi trucks, i have an 89 and a 92. they sell on ebay a stiffer fuel pressure regulator spring to bump fuel pressure up to 14 ish and it really is noticable on the ol 350. pretty dang impressive that was the original fuel pump. I'd take a light switch 4l80e setup over my 700r4's any day. the 700s are hard to get set up perfect and just have weak lockup. my 92 has a switch on the dash for lockup i put in. it would just come out of lockup randomly going down the road. changed the brake switch, tv cable adjustment, tried 3 different governors, replaced the solenoid, an all that jazz. had the trans straight wired to have lockup come on as soon as it shifted 4th and it sucked on the highway having to drop to third to pass. toggle switch an be done haha. keep up the vids man cant wait to see more on this ol truck
I loved my 96' 4×4 Z71 Silvy! Had the factory front-end skid plate which saved me twice! Never had a single issue with it accept the tailgate had the cables instead of the bars to hold it open, and the tail light on the driverside was out when I bought it. The fix for that is the circuit board goes bad on 94-98 bodys. Get a whole new board from Rock Auto, or a junkyard.
Wheel bearings! I have a 95 s10 thunder edition. 325,000 miles still going strong. Your timing chain will break at 200,000.. get it changed. The thunder edition by chevy was a graphics package from 94-97 then came the chevy s10 extreme edition..
You can eliminate the electronic part of the trans if you want but you will need to shift up and down manually OR you can buy a standalone transmission controller so you have a few options. The 4l80 is a very good transmission. It's basically a th400 with overdrive. They have the same gear ratio and both share alot of the same parts.
This video was ment for me the same week I watched this video one of my trucks had the same problem also thought it was the ball joints. After some inspection it wasn't ball joints but the idler arm and the pitman arm that was worn out after replacing them everything was back to normal.
i've seen a chevy van and a ford f150 have troubles like this..here is an idea....make really sure you have a good ground from the frame to the cab ..a weak or bad ground will make all kinds of electrical problems...
That is due to the return vent is crimpt off now to it's slowing down., or not free flow venting now properly cause it's not connected into fuel line tank fuel pump system to.
can you buy a case of Motorcycle chain lube and coat all those cast heads and what nots in the truck to protect them? ohh and spray some all over EVERYTHING under the truck😅🤣
I put a 5000 lb pallet of rock in my gmc 1500😂😂😂😂 the leaf springs were bent in the opposite direction, all the way to the stops! But guess what? I got the job done and got paid :) that damn truck was tough as nails, and I still see it running around town since I sold it 4 years ago
The idler arm has significant wear but the combination of all front end parts having wear is causing death wobble. Start with the idler arm and a steering dampener and replace all front end parts within a year or 2,000 miles
Makes me wonder if the tire is not unloaded hence the limited movement when you shake the tire but when you out and out smack it I hear a massive clunk and miles of movement unless the tire was loose on hub
Wow that's a ton of work you've done and seem quite capable. Having had several GM's and still do, and about all needed fuel pumps at one time, I feel better about paying someone else to do it, lol, plus I always had a full tank of gas
I think the wobble is caused by multiple issues. The portion of the video of when your friend was wobbling the left wheel seemed to show "play" in the tie rods and steering arm. Probably a tear down would rule out the good parts from the bad ones.
Excellent video Chad :) also exhaust fix plus Fuel Pump also hoses fix and transmission fix also engine oil change that super all work for best now ! Also what could see have vibration wiggle Chad looks like may need change outer wheel bearing also on right side rubber bushings plus tie rods need change to on outter one and right tire rim get balanced should help too!
I really enjoy watching you Chad, You do a good job, You make a mistake once in a while, sometimes twice in a while but that's OK. That just means you're still learning. I appreciate it that you don't edit them out. I'm too old to work on cars and trucks anymore, but I enjoy watching other people do ot. Keep up the good work, You're doing great!
10:13 I would think it's either your gearbox, pitman arm, or just everything.. My 92 always has something going bad. Usually it's the idler arm, but every 3 or 4 idler arms I have to swap the pitman arm, too, and then the rod ends.. 16:47 are those paw prints on your driveshaft??
Ohhhh k. When I first saw that truck, I was like omg he's got a squatter.....noooooo! 😂 Then you downed the tailgate and I see why she's low. Lol. That's some gooood stuff back there. Far from being junk. And I just love them old trucks where the hood opens to the side.
Chad I know its a older video BUT if you havent already please add some Positive Caster to the front wheels, I had the same thing happen with a landcruser I did a spring over conversion too.........Brett
I watch VGG a lot. He started like you. But u r old school. No lift. Working on cardboard in your driveway. That’s how I do it. Can’t afford all the fancy do da’s live your videos!! Be blessed.
You seem to be a very down to earth guy just trying to do the best you can with what you got, nothing fancy but pretty much like the rest of us doing with what we have.
LoL those vice grips trying to grip the round bar. I use the screw type c clamps, and they can be a pain. When I built my oxy dolly i spent twenty minutes trying to clamp the hose hanger on, I said how do you like that you booger, only to find out I'd put it on backwards. I swear that took ten years off of my life 😁
It's possible using the switch system is what caused that solenoid to lock up. When you don't have some current limiting or flyback diodes, opening the switch causes the magnetic field to collapse and it can heat up the solenoid. Do that enough and add hot trans fluid, the plastic can deform. If you put some 1N4001 diodes across those switches, it may help with the flyback current. The computer is using mosfets/transistors to drive the solenoids normally so they have that protection in the control circuit.
This is just my theory though. Keep it in mind if you run into this again.
It wouldn’t hurt at the least
It's not being switched enough for back emf to cause an issue other than maybe arcing on the switch contacts. It definitely ain't heating it up more than the trans fluid.
Ideas for new merch that would be cool addition IMO.
1. Gaskaline- have a photo of an old military style gas can and the word gaskaline on top
2. Earl- have a photo of an oil dip stick tube with oil dripping from it and the wording " "check your earl"
3. Carbaroster- have a photo of an old quadrajet carb or any carb with the word "carbaroster" with a dictionary style meaning
4. I don't know- have a cartoon style of yourself doing the 🤷 and with the words "I don't know".
There's already another channel with a gas can on a t shirt and I get accused of trying to copy him all the time so no to number 1! Carburoster and I don't know are in the works if I ever get time!
light switched transmission, Brilliant!!!
These old vehicle videos are such a nice release from seeing all these expensive car video repair and rebuilds. Thanks for keeping it real for us simple people!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who has a time finding bolts and tools after I’ve crawled under my vehicle! 😁 Thanks for another great video.
I came across you on UA-cam and I enjoy your videos you’re not scared to tackle anything keep up the good work you have hands of gold thank you
Recycling a cardboard box.. Sometimes we find relaxation in the oddest ways. I can't speak for everyone but laying on a cardboard box under a vehicle can be very comfortable. That exhaust sounds real-nice-like. I was feel'en your pain on this tranny and gas tank but
as always you got er Dun.. Ugh- Ya !
I've had quite a few of those trucks. Typically it's a combination of all of the parts being loose. Control arm bushings like to fall apart as well on the uppers. Detroit axle makes a kit to replace pretty much everything on the front end. I've ordered a few of them from Amazon.
It was the tires due to wearing funny. Put the back on the front and it disappeared.
I had wobble in my 93 when I got it and turned out the pitman arm was the problem. Replaced it and drove like a new truck. The best was to check it I found was with the truck off work the steering wheel back and forth and have someone underneath watching it
Chad you are one heck of a mechanic and I must say I think your part engineer as well you do very well with fixing and figuring out many problems are you sure you didn't work for Dale Earnhardt on his pit crew and Engineering Department. Man God bless you can't wait to see more videos and thank you for bringing me along
#Doitfordale
Looks like those one piece wheel bearings have some play. Cool truck, sounds great!
Front end problem is your stableliser links you have to one mounts to frame other one mounts to the steering box
All right been waiting for another vlog
You could also test the solenoid by energizing it then sticking a screwdriver near it then feel for the magnetic field. Aside from checking power and ground that usually seems to work pretty well
Coming from a life of front-end work I would suggest jacking the truck up from the cross member under the motor floating both tires and checking for looseness, it can show itself a lot better that way, I hope this helps. Great video, I like the way you never give up!!!!
Nice done...driving in such roads in the forest wuthout lights very horrible but with you was intresting...
Thanks...
Awesome 4x4 I'm a fan of the big mud grip tires the thing I like is the noise they make Im not into going mudding anymore but they help when you accidentally get into some soft stuff
I was hoping you would film changing gears using the light switches. Another good video, as usual.
I ended up cutting a access hole in my truck bed above sending unit which I've done to 3 other trucks. Makes quick work in replacing fuel pumps. Just make sure you cover area to be cutting with spark shield safety precaution! Also measure twice cut once. on my 88 Scottsdale. Yelm, WA great minds think alike! as usual always enjoy your videos, great information, and inspiration,
Had to do a fuel pump on my OBS. Dropping the tank nor the tank interested me not as it's team solo most of the times. I loosened the passenger bolts to half nut thread then removed driver side. Slid a scissor jack in between frame and bed on driver's side then lifted it up to gain access to pump. Have done that method a couple times since so.
Blessings and respect to the grind and hustle!
Hey you do got a bearing board that knuckle is just let you know up in the steering box area you might want to check the bearing at the end of that cuz it looks like you're bearing at the bottom your steering right or your rack and pinion it doesn't have a bearing anymore so just let you know
These trucks don’t have a rack and pinion.
Check the tow alignment for the bottom tie rods cause if one side is towed in to far it will do that type of thing to.
Cool .You finally did my truck.Except I converted a Completely rebuilt 454 with a Quickfeul Slayer{Holly Knock off}I even Put Mine on top off a mint 3/4 ton instead of another 1/2 ton frame.I Bought other trucks to pick the best parts for 1 magnificant JMC {jim's motor company} and i love the UNBELIEVABLE Raw Power when you pass new Hemi trucks and they Give er all they got so they won't lose,but few have beat me .Its so much fun!!!!!!!!!..Thanks to you I am still learning to this day.Look at it this way,You are passing on your experiences, Knowledge and having fun sometimes as well to people like me who don't want modern junk,with autoshutdoem,autotrack...Bla Bla Bla....So again thank you for another great video...Jim
I love it when ya say, “well I just got back from Ireland”. Makes me giggle ever time. Heck of a good mechanic and I enjoy your videos a lot. Thank you!
👍
Check your front end with both front tires off the ground and a long bar. Put your bar under the tire. Go up and down against the tire while you watch the ball joints.
Unfortunately the front end will have to have all bad parts replaced. I just rebuilt the entire front end on my 97 Z71. Everything was bad! I even replaced the bushings on the lower control arms they were mostly dust. Anyway once the bad parts are replaced and the tires are balanced that front end wobble should be gone. Go to a wrecking yard and buy one of those plastic bed liners. Then you can cut holes in the bed. Once work is done toss the bed liner in there and holes are hidden. New subscriber here. Take care.
Try inner and outer barrings, on that front suspension on your Chevy truck.
Chad if I was your neighbour I would be over helping you mate ! I’ve taken down and put up fuel tanks alone and the new words that you learn do come fast. Your a no BS kind of guy!! Good on ya mate 🤙🤙🤙🤙
Thanks for tearing that solenoid apart at the end, great info!
Along with the torchen bar alignment adjustments to. Either one of those two things can cause such of problems.& One more thing it could be to your wheel bearings.& Races could be bad.,or just very loose.,or just plain worn out instead one.
New to the channel Chad, watched a lot of the newer videos and this truck is in them. Good to see how it came about. Keep up what you're doing. Love the content and your sense of humor! You definitely know what you're doing. Keep going buddy!
I had a lug nut so bad it wouldn't turn. I took a two thin pieces of metal and folded them over the top and onto the sides. Pounded a socket onto it along with my rattle wrench. Done !
🇬🇧Really enjoy watching and learning with you.Setting a great example when finding a problem… find the humour and keep persevering. Keeping it real…we can all relate. Thanks for entertaining us.🇬🇧
There are different ways to fix things! The one that causes less stress is the best way! You have perseverance! I am 83. I think that I finally learned to avoid stress as much as possible even if it takes longer! Ron PTL USA
Thanks again for another wonderful and instructive (sorta) video! I do look forward to your posts each week now.... back to catching up on the older ones! 💙👊🏼
Just recently re did the exhaust on my truck with two mufflers stood up on there sides I would recommend tacking the two mufflers together on both ends and along the bottom might make your hangars last longer and less hitting each other back and forth.
Way to go Chad. I think I did notice I believe there was no key in the truck when you start it.
Check the bearings for the source of the vibration.
congratulations on the repairs, and big congratulations on your channel doing really well. just a few months ago you were at just a few k subs. thats outstanding progress!
Pretty crazy how it's took off!
Ive got 33's on a 2016 Jeep Wrangler and the steering damper has gone bad. It causes a pretty servere death wobble starting around 55. Its inconsistent but will shimmy till you get to about 70.
its the front wheel bearing units, take the ftont wheel off, the caliper, and the rotor then grab the wheel hub and check for play
I just changed the fuel pump in a 97 Dodge, what a joy 😂 I also need to change the fuel pump in my '97 k 3500 GMC, I'm anticipating even more fun 😭 it's nice to see you figured out the transmission Chad and keep up the great work 👍✌️🇺🇲
Great job on the truck this go round! You earned the success with a few battle scars LOL. Good persistence!
I'd forgotten just how much fun it is crawling under vehicles. You had me really jealous there. (Yeah, right)... I come across faulty new parts way too often. They don't check anything anymore. But you got there in the end. 👍
Thanks Chad , entertaining and informative. We just love when new parts are bad.
Central California watching
There is two coolant temp sensors and the ECM one goes bad and keeps it in cold enrichment because it thinks its below zero and O2 sensor is another good improvement.
love these tbi trucks, i have an 89 and a 92. they sell on ebay a stiffer fuel pressure regulator spring to bump fuel pressure up to 14 ish and it really is noticable on the ol 350. pretty dang impressive that was the original fuel pump. I'd take a light switch 4l80e setup over my 700r4's any day. the 700s are hard to get set up perfect and just have weak lockup.
my 92 has a switch on the dash for lockup i put in. it would just come out of lockup randomly going down the road. changed the brake switch, tv cable adjustment, tried 3 different governors, replaced the solenoid, an all that jazz. had the trans straight wired to have lockup come on as soon as it shifted 4th and it sucked on the highway having to drop to third to pass.
toggle switch an be done haha. keep up the vids man cant wait to see more on this ol truck
I loved my 96' 4×4 Z71 Silvy!
Had the factory front-end skid plate which saved me twice! Never had a single issue with it accept the tailgate had the cables instead of the bars to hold it open, and the tail light on the driverside was out when I bought it. The fix for that is the circuit board goes bad on 94-98 bodys. Get a whole new board from Rock Auto, or a junkyard.
Wheel bearings! I have a 95 s10 thunder edition. 325,000 miles still going strong. Your timing chain will break at 200,000.. get it changed. The thunder edition by chevy was a graphics package from 94-97 then came the chevy s10 extreme edition..
I feel your pain. I've been under my 4.0L Grand Cherokee all week trying to change a crankshaft position sensor. If it's not one thing...
Once again you achieve something I would never imagine to work. Wish I had your creative keep up with the amazing content
You can eliminate the electronic part of the trans if you want but you will need to shift up and down manually OR you can buy a standalone transmission controller so you have a few options. The 4l80 is a very good transmission. It's basically a th400 with overdrive. They have the same gear ratio and both share alot of the same parts.
This video was ment for me the same week I watched this video one of my trucks had the same problem also thought it was the ball joints. After some inspection it wasn't ball joints but the idler arm and the pitman arm that was worn out after replacing them everything was back to normal.
i've seen a chevy van and a ford f150 have troubles like this..here is an idea....make really sure you have a good ground from the frame to the cab ..a weak or bad ground will make all kinds of electrical problems...
I'm with you, wrestling a fuel tank is about as much fun as a good punch in the jewels, filler neck makes me contemplate my life choices
That is due to the return vent is crimpt off now to it's slowing down., or not free flow venting now properly cause it's not connected into fuel line tank fuel pump system to.
Soooooo..
spray primer paint on your frame as soon as you acquire the truck to avoid countless future headaches..
Got it 👍🏻
can you buy a case of Motorcycle chain lube and coat all those cast heads and what nots in the truck to protect them?
ohh and spray some all over EVERYTHING under the truck😅🤣
fascinating, and lots of farm fixes on it. wow, those gear switches. tks
Hey Chad, one question sir, can you fix an o - do-meter with some gas-ka-leen? Is that possible? You are a total trip sir, love your video's!
I put a 5000 lb pallet of rock in my gmc 1500😂😂😂😂 the leaf springs were bent in the opposite direction, all the way to the stops! But guess what? I got the job done and got paid :) that damn truck was tough as nails, and I still see it running around town since I sold it 4 years ago
As a half ton mine wouldn't haul 500 lbs!
Love ur pickup chad my favorite model hopefully u can get it straight like i kniw u will keep up the hard work feller..💪🏾👈🏾
I keep patching my old 93 up new motor trans keep going
The idler arm has significant wear but the combination of all front end parts having wear is causing death wobble. Start with the idler arm and a steering dampener and replace all front end parts within a year or 2,000 miles
Actually the idler arm has very little wear if any as does any of the other parts. I swapped tires front to back and that solved the issue.
I really enjoy your videos. You’re a real down to earth guy and that’s a good thing. Keep up the good work pal.
Always looking forward to your vids..a wealth of knowledge and skill like the rest of the real world does things. Keep up the great content!!!
Great video! You're doing stuff I wish I had time for.👍
Makes me wonder if the tire is not unloaded hence the limited movement when you shake the tire but when you out and out smack it I hear a massive clunk and miles of movement unless the tire was loose on hub
My steering rod coupling was wore out. That's what was causing mine to have that king of play.
Glad you got it fixed
This guy is amazing!! My new favorite!
Just an idea but I've had front end wobbles like crazy and I got my tires rebalanced and no b.s. it worked so much smoother.
I had the same problem could seem to find it until I got under it moved it around. Turned out to be a bad ball joint.
What do you do well the whole back up with the welder did not do the framework. It broke out in the bed.
Wow that's a ton of work you've done and seem quite capable. Having had several GM's and still do, and about all needed fuel pumps at one time, I feel better about paying someone else to do it, lol, plus I always had a full tank of gas
Thanks for another great episode. You taught me a lot. Sorry for your frustration. I feel for you.
I think the wobble is caused by multiple issues. The portion of the video of when your friend was wobbling the left wheel seemed to show "play" in the tie rods and steering arm. Probably a tear down would rule out the good parts from the bad ones.
Excellent video Chad :) also exhaust fix plus Fuel Pump also hoses fix and transmission fix also engine oil change that super all work for best now ! Also what could see have vibration wiggle Chad looks like may need change outer wheel bearing also on right side rubber bushings plus tie rods need change to on outter one and right tire rim get balanced should help too!
One heck of a deal on the parts and motors
I really enjoy watching you Chad, You do a good job, You make a mistake once in a while, sometimes twice in a while but that's OK. That just means you're still learning. I appreciate it that you don't edit them out. I'm too old to work on cars and trucks anymore, but I enjoy watching other people do ot. Keep up the good work, You're doing great!
It’s amazing how much the part stores charge over Rockauto’s price,unless you just need one spark plug
Great vids !!! Always enjoy your wit. HEY DO SOMETHING WITH THAT FIREBIRD.
You just gotta love an old work truck, thats just the way it is 😄 as always you got it done old buddy 👍🏾
10:13 I would think it's either your gearbox, pitman arm, or just everything.. My 92 always has something going bad. Usually it's the idler arm, but every 3 or 4 idler arms I have to swap the pitman arm, too, and then the rod ends.. 16:47 are those paw prints on your driveshaft??
Tire was the issue.
I’ll just use the grinder and cut up we only have a little sparks and I would take more time but you wouldn’t burn the paint up
i thank u have more slack in ur steering seams like inner n outters and ball joints a slight bit of slack transfers to alot
In the video you can see movement in the right side inner tie rod end.
Ohhhh k. When I first saw that truck, I was like omg he's got a squatter.....noooooo! 😂 Then you downed the tailgate and I see why she's low. Lol. That's some gooood stuff back there. Far from being junk. And I just love them old trucks where the hood opens to the side.
Balance your front tires. Change your steering stabilizer if you one.
Steering damper is actually a shock absorber. If shot, wheels will wobble.
Light switches to shift gears😂 that’s a new one. As always great video
Definitely relate to this channel. Good stuff!
Wow I can relate to the frustration on this one. Thanks for the video
I just changed my fuel pump in my 2009 Silverado was in the same situation 3/4 of a tank had to use a lift and 2 jacks was not fun took 2 days 🤬😁
Chad I know its a older video BUT if you havent already please add some Positive Caster to the
front wheels, I had the same thing happen with a landcruser I did a spring over conversion too.........Brett
Cool truck! Your shifting switches are hilarious😂
i think you have your merch shirt print if you ever do that
whell
i just dont know !!
maybe because 3/4 ton has the possability of people putting larger tires on it hence the need for the steering dampner