Your ability to teach is unparalleled. You should consider writing how to guides and create a full didactic guide compiled into sub sync series in order or arrange your videos on here to act as a how to guide which tells a full build in order. Truly thank you for sharing Nate!!!
I love this channel. This is what overlanding is all about, not buying every piece of custom gear under the sun. Make your own and having fun! Too many $150K rigs on youtube and far too few really really cool custom ones!
Gha, Nate... You are just killing it! The quality is 👌. All of the shot setup... Yee yee! Thanks for taking the time... We appreciate it more than you know!
Paint the step and apply some non skid or soft sand to the top. Love how far your channel has come btw man! I remember watching your first build years ago. Stay humble and ride the success train. Don’t have any 4x4 rigs but I enjoy watching your builds as if they were my own.
I worked over 10yrs to accumulate my tooling...chassis dyno, TIG/MIG/Plasma/benders/fab tables/lifts.....but unfortunately I lost it all. Working hard to get back and started my youtube channel 10mo ago...would love to get back to fabbin...for now I'll watch you do it. I used to fabricate all custom forced induction systems, headers, intake mani's, etc. Hard work, but sick when it's done.
I was writing my letter to Santa for Christmas and number 3 is to fabricate like Dirty Nate from RUclips. I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Great video again man!
Always interesting seeing other perspectives on armor. I would never be worried about/never seen getting a tree stuck between tire and slider (being in the desert) but my kickout sliders have pushed me away from walls and rocks loads of times, I would never not have a kickout for the wheeling I do. PNW wheeling is so different than the Utah desert.
Saludos amigo desde Antofagasta Chile mi amigo 🇨🇱siempre veo todos los vídeos son muy buenos y se aprende mucho gracias por enseñar lo que sabe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Bro you just got a subscriber.and patron.just sent you ahondo.love your ch.realy itsyor presents.deminior.your just a normal guy.thats figured things out.1 thing I like is family videoes.like y'all go 4x4ing to a camping spot.we goabout 6weekends ayear.i love seeing families in to this.and your wife is kick ass she's got your back bro.
Excellent video! You've set me up for a bunch of projects with my 48 CJ2A and my wife's 2000 Disco 2. If you wan the traction anyway, there's a pretty simple way to do it. Once it's painted, mask the tubes so just the plate is exposed. Then spray a heavy coat and sprinkle some sand on it. Let it tack up a bit, then spray over the sand. The more 'proper' way would be to get a can (not spray can) of matching paint and mix the sand directly in. Then brush it on. Both methods work with a bit of practice.
Hands down one of the best fabrication channels here on RUclips. I'm always impressed on the quality of work both in fabing up stuff and video editing. Keep up the great work 👍
Its fantastic to see the quality and great ideas with simple tools. Not a $4000 tube bender but things a Do it yourselfer can purchase at the local Harbor Freight and it works. Great channel.
Looks fantastic. We had the same HF bender in our shop without the power assist (we added length to the handle) and it was definitely a workout. I tend to overbuild so the only thing I would have done different is add pieces of tubing at either end of the plate for added bracing (though admittedly, it wouldn't have looked as good).
Well crap now I want to take my sliders that are exactly like the old classics from 15 years ago with the three center supports and add some webbing to them. I had been using some traction tape but that stuff wears and looks like crap after a season. With two young kids and a wife riding around in my TJ with me getting them in and out safely is important. This was awesome and thanks for inspiring a beginning fabricator!
Thank you for the good examples on different techniques on The dimple dies could you oh maybe done one or two in certain areas the opposite direction to give yourself a step and still have that look
thanks! Your shots have solidified the design i'm going for. I snagged a flux core welder and have been practicing on 1/8 plate. Just bought a bunch of 1018 dom and square tube and am starting on the build for my '19 ranger. The FCAW welder doesn't make particularly pretty welds (can't stack dimes because of the flux), but i'm making some strong stringers and will just grind smooth anything too ugly :)
Looks great Nate! If you haven't already, you should practice "walking the cup" with TIG. You can make some really beautiful looking stack of beads once you get the technique down!
This is very true! I fired up the tig today actually to get some practice in... argon was empty lol. I need to keep up on the practice and these sliders could have been a good opportunity 👍
TIG was my favorite process through college. The tight stacked weave you can get from walking the cup is by far the best looking weld. Just takes alot of practice at first. Once I had it down, I even used it for my cover pass on bend tests. I love it
Buying my first welder this weekend. This will absolutely be my first project. By the way, LOVE the depth of field in your product shots 👍👍 Thank you!! Love your videos.
I can't wait for the episode when you dimple all the body panels on one of your rides! haha Great videos, editing and super helpful info for someone who doesn't know what they're doing (me). Keep it up dude!
best channel out. love how detailed your explanations are and how you tell us the alternatives to what you choose to do. and always good to see you use the ‘backyarder’ type tools too, good to see you don’t need all the expensive stuff to still produce good quality work 👌🏼👌🏼
Been eyeballing these rock slider DIY videos of yours lately and they are pretty damn nice, filled with tips and how to do things. I'm fairly confident I could now start fabricating sliders to my Jeep WK and even make them look decent 😁
Just finished making 30+ 1.5" holes in a piece of 1/8" plate with a hand drill; good technique that doesn't break your wrist, teeth, or arbors does finally come, but at about 15 holes I sure was wishing I had some punches. Nice work.
Hey, to combat the compromise of going with the traditional dimple direction, instead of inverted for more traction, after paint, you could "Tread" the dimpled center section with grip tape!! You get the look,And traction!! Awesome videos man, keep up the good work!!
Looks good. Could of used the small inverted dies in between the large holes for traction when stepping on, or just use spray on bed liner, it’ll match the black roof rack. Looks awesome though!
Your videos are so entertaining, I real enjoy how you answered the questions that I have in the episode. I honestly doubt I will ever build anything like what you can do but I like watching you build them. 👍🏻
Now that's just great....more stuff I have to buy. I just got the welder you have. I want to get the finger brake and the dimple die and punch set. Piece by piece it will happen. Just keep it up and I will keep buying stuff and having fun in the shop. I'm gonna be in soooo much trouble with the wife. LOL
From watching you, I've decided to try some of this stuff myself. I have a basic drill press and standing bandsaw. need to buy a welder, but not sure what to get to start.
Wow! Those are awesome! Can’t wait to make some for my Rzr on my channel. Your fab videos are quickly becoming some of my favorites to watch! I learn so much!
Subscribed.....got a 1990 Bronco im gonna combine your instruction on DIY Rock Sliders and this video with the step to make a set of sliders for it. I cant wait!
Just want to say thank you for doing what you do I try to watch every video I can you do a great job of explaining things I'm just starting out in the Fab keep it up
Nate you motivate me. I have the tools, but I don’t have the 220v power in the garage. Now I guess I need to go wire up a plug and get to work. I just hate welding on new rigs. (I have an 18 4runner and 19 Cummins)
1-LOVE THE VIDS! 2-greatest RUclips channel with the best variety on content. 3-you hit Elbe quite a bit (it’s local I get it) what is your favorite place to wheel? ANYWHERE ?
Cool video! I think if I was me I’d be tempted to add small inverted dimples between the large holes. The thought of trying to step up on the slider with a muddy boot, slipping and raking my shin down the side makes me cringe 😬
It’s an beater of a truck that is a total sleeper. No one realizes it’s a muscle truck when they look at it. I think the steps will just help it look like more of the bad ass that it is while maintaining a low profile. 😀
Looking good. You could just add some adhesive anti-slip tape to the tops of the sliders once they're painted. I've got patches on my bumper & it works pretty good, even with shitty boots
i know thats a little bit late and you would probably wont see my comment but next time while your welding and you want some really nice beads lower your wire speed and do a test you would want around 120-140 amp with that 1-8 thickness and do the triangle movement ! those beads are awesome and so easay with the triangle movement ! love your vids bro
Man you make this stuff look so easy haha. Not that it's a really hard task but its seems so easy watching your videos. Another quality video! Keep up the great work man.
Good Stuff as always. Personally would never us the dimple dye kit without the hydraulic press setup. Other than that quality as always. Dig the filler music as well.
Great Video Nate! Super clean side steps and well laid out and thorough thought on the process! Also really killer meeting you last weekend at Tahuya in the wife’s Disco!
Love the vid , howcome you didn't try welding it with little steps back almost like a whip backwards it gives the same effect your looking for but better penetration ?
@@DirtLifestyle that's a good enough point bud , was just curious that's all. Watching your videos makes me want to take my welding career in a different route and make things for cars
Invest in a tig welder, you can weld alot thinner metal and if done right its a piece of art, you can use a stick machine if you reverse the polarity and add argon
Hi Nate, Great video, as always. I love that you explain how to get the same result without having all the expensive tools. I’m new to fabrication and am learning a huge amount from your no bullshit videos, thank you. Have you ever done a video fabricating a swing away tyre mount? It’s my next project and I’d like to see how you would do it.
So glad you went full time on this you have my favorite offroad RUclips channel and the fab is top notch
Thank you! I'm honored!
i'll pay
Your ability to teach is unparalleled. You should consider writing how to guides and create a full didactic guide compiled into sub sync series in order or arrange your videos on here to act as a how to guide which tells a full build in order. Truly thank you for sharing Nate!!!
Thank you very much, that is a giant compliment and I appreciate it 👍
Can't wait to get a welder and start working on projects like this! Thanks for the video!
Good call on not reversing the dimple dye! Works with the roof rack way better. I would ryno liner type paint to off set the loss of traction.
I love this channel. This is what overlanding is all about, not buying every piece of custom gear under the sun. Make your own and having fun! Too many $150K rigs on youtube and far too few really really cool custom ones!
Always quality content and fabrication!
Thanks!
Gha, Nate... You are just killing it! The quality is 👌. All of the shot setup... Yee yee! Thanks for taking the time... We appreciate it more than you know!
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Paint the step and apply some non skid or soft sand to the top.
Love how far your channel has come btw man! I remember watching your first build years ago. Stay humble and ride the success train. Don’t have any 4x4 rigs but I enjoy watching your builds as if they were my own.
Thank you!
Your barnes code has saved me about $100 so far on my 1 ton swap, and that's just the front axle. Thank you!
I worked over 10yrs to accumulate my tooling...chassis dyno, TIG/MIG/Plasma/benders/fab tables/lifts.....but unfortunately I lost it all. Working hard to get back and started my youtube channel 10mo ago...would love to get back to fabbin...for now I'll watch you do it. I used to fabricate all custom forced induction systems, headers, intake mani's, etc. Hard work, but sick when it's done.
I was writing my letter to Santa for Christmas and number 3 is to fabricate like Dirty Nate from RUclips.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Great video again man!
Lol awesome
Always interesting seeing other perspectives on armor. I would never be worried about/never seen getting a tree stuck between tire and slider (being in the desert) but my kickout sliders have pushed me away from walls and rocks loads of times, I would never not have a kickout for the wheeling I do. PNW wheeling is so different than the Utah desert.
Well put, really just depends where you’re at.
Thanks Nate. Appreciate the explanation for the design you chose. I need to build mine for the FJ60.
On the back porch, whiskey in hand, and watching Dirt Lifestyle. Hard to beat!
This is like watching Michaelangelo working through his sculpting process. well done sir, cant wait to incorporate this into a future build of mine!
Thanks Joe 🤘
He definitely is a fab artist.
Saludos amigo desde Antofagasta Chile mi amigo 🇨🇱siempre veo todos los vídeos son muy buenos y se aprende mucho gracias por enseñar lo que sabe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Design on the fly is completely my fabrication style! Love it!
Bro you just got a subscriber.and patron.just sent you ahondo.love your ch.realy itsyor presents.deminior.your just a normal guy.thats figured things out.1 thing I like is family videoes.like y'all go 4x4ing to a camping spot.we goabout 6weekends ayear.i love seeing families in to this.and your wife is kick ass she's got your back bro.
Excellent video! You've set me up for a bunch of projects with my 48 CJ2A and my wife's 2000 Disco 2.
If you wan the traction anyway, there's a pretty simple way to do it. Once it's painted, mask the tubes so just the plate is exposed. Then spray a heavy coat and sprinkle some sand on it. Let it tack up a bit, then spray over the sand.
The more 'proper' way would be to get a can (not spray can) of matching paint and mix the sand directly in. Then brush it on. Both methods work with a bit of practice.
Thank you this great video, I´m rebuilding my old Ford Ranger 2003, and I think this my next project, best regards from El Salvador
Hands down one of the best fabrication channels here on RUclips. I'm always impressed on the quality of work both in fabing up stuff and video editing. Keep up the great work 👍
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Its fantastic to see the quality and great ideas with simple tools. Not a $4000 tube bender but things a Do it yourselfer can purchase at the local Harbor Freight and it works. Great channel.
I would just make that kick out, all the way up to the tire. But I do understand exactly why you chose your design.
I take my jeep on the beach a lot. The dimple dies like you have them are more friendly on bare feet. Looks good.
Good timing for this video. In the process of making sliders for my YJ. Thanks
Nice! Good luck with the YJ! 🤘
Looks fantastic. We had the same HF bender in our shop without the power assist (we added length to the handle) and it was definitely a workout. I tend to overbuild so the only thing I would have done different is add pieces of tubing at either end of the plate for added bracing (though admittedly, it wouldn't have looked as good).
Awesome timing. Sliders are the next step for my XJ. Can’t wait to get some more stuff built.
Well crap now I want to take my sliders that are exactly like the old classics from 15 years ago with the three center supports and add some webbing to them. I had been using some traction tape but that stuff wears and looks like crap after a season. With two young kids and a wife riding around in my TJ with me getting them in and out safely is important. This was awesome and thanks for inspiring a beginning fabricator!
You just made what I'm thinking of making. You solved /answered many of my questions. 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for the good examples on different techniques on The dimple dies could you oh maybe done one or two in certain areas the opposite direction to give yourself a step and still have that look
Now the only decision I have to make is which Jeep gets this treatment first. The WJ, XJ or TJ.......
Thanks again man. Another great vid and nudge!
That's quite the collection! 👍
@@DirtLifestyle all 99's too
Very Very nice!! Less is more! And those sliders are perfect! I like the fact that you picked a weld pattern for them. Practiced and achievement!
Could watch welding all day. Beautiful work👌👌
thanks! Your shots have solidified the design i'm going for. I snagged a flux core welder and have been practicing on 1/8 plate. Just bought a bunch of 1018 dom and square tube and am starting on the build for my '19 ranger. The FCAW welder doesn't make particularly pretty welds (can't stack dimes because of the flux), but i'm making some strong stringers and will just grind smooth anything too ugly :)
Awesome video! This is what I'm going to be doing to my XJ very soon after I fix the rust issues lol.
Awesome sliders. Gives me some ideas to try for running boards for my van.
Those turned out great,I am looking forward to seeing all you have in the works for the Disco, it's looking awesome brother 👍
Thanks buddy!
You must be psychic, how did you know I was planning steps for mine? Gave me a good idea and they look great. Thanks
Lol good timing bro 🤘
Looks great Nate! If you haven't already, you should practice "walking the cup" with TIG. You can make some really beautiful looking stack of beads once you get the technique down!
This is very true! I fired up the tig today actually to get some practice in... argon was empty lol. I need to keep up on the practice and these sliders could have been a good opportunity 👍
TIG was my favorite process through college. The tight stacked weave you can get from walking the cup is by far the best looking weld. Just takes alot of practice at first. Once I had it down, I even used it for my cover pass on bend tests. I love it
Buying my first welder this weekend. This will absolutely be my first project. By the way, LOVE the depth of field in your product shots 👍👍 Thank you!! Love your videos.
Nice! It can be frustrating at first but enjoy yourself and take your time! You will love 🤘
Man, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE & RESPECT YOUR WORK.
I can't wait for the episode when you dimple all the body panels on one of your rides! haha
Great videos, editing and super helpful info for someone who doesn't know what they're doing (me). Keep it up dude!
Lol thanks man!
That was great! I wish they were on my Jeep. Thanks for the video! 🇺🇸
best channel out. love how detailed your explanations are and how you tell us the alternatives to what you choose to do. and always good to see you use the ‘backyarder’ type tools too, good to see you don’t need all the expensive stuff to still produce good quality work 👌🏼👌🏼
Like the dimples. You could also powder coat with some grit for traction.
Excellent, just fabbing up my sliders for my RAM 1500. Keep up the great content 👍👍
Been eyeballing these rock slider DIY videos of yours lately and they are pretty damn nice, filled with tips and how to do things. I'm fairly confident I could now start fabricating sliders to my Jeep WK and even make them look decent 😁
Just finished making 30+ 1.5" holes in a piece of 1/8" plate with a hand drill; good technique that doesn't break your wrist, teeth, or arbors does finally come, but at about 15 holes I sure was wishing I had some punches. Nice work.
Hey, to combat the compromise of going with the traditional dimple direction, instead of inverted for more traction, after paint, you could "Tread" the dimpled center section with grip tape!! You get the look,And traction!! Awesome videos man, keep up the good work!!
Looks good. Could of used the small inverted dies in between the large holes for traction when stepping on, or just use spray on bed liner, it’ll match the black roof rack. Looks awesome though!
Man! You’re edits have always been great but this is movie like!! Great for you man!
That was really cool, i cant wait to start on my new comanche project and make a simmilar style front bumper as the low
Buck
Great job Nate. Always enjoy watching your mad fabrication skills!
Thank you!
Your videos are so entertaining, I real enjoy how you answered the questions that I have in the episode. I honestly doubt I will ever build anything like what you can do but I like watching you build them. 👍🏻
I appreciate it my friend 👍
You made a good move with your own channel. Really enjoy your work.
Your such a Inspiration for me your fabrication work is amazing and love the Channel
Finally a slider video.
Thanks for the awesome ideas in this video I was just going to make some rock sliders in the coming week thanks alot from Australia
Now that's just great....more stuff I have to buy. I just got the welder you have. I want to get the finger brake and the dimple die and punch set. Piece by piece it will happen. Just keep it up and I will keep buying stuff and having fun in the shop. I'm gonna be in soooo much trouble with the wife. LOL
From watching you, I've decided to try some of this stuff myself. I have a basic drill press and standing bandsaw. need to buy a welder, but not sure what to get to start.
Dirt Lifestyle Nate you inspire me to wanna take up welding my man Jeep goals is to build all my custom bumpers fenders and side sliders
Do it! You won't regret it!
Yeah buddy yeah my Jeep going to be a low budget build sadly or I’m try
Чувак ты крут... ничего не понимаю но лучше увидеть то что ты делаешь своими руками чем это услышать ...
Beautiful work and agree with the dimples facing down👌👌🤘
Wow! Those are awesome! Can’t wait to make some for my Rzr on my channel. Your fab videos are quickly becoming some of my favorites to watch! I learn so much!
Subscribed.....got a 1990 Bronco im gonna combine your instruction on DIY Rock Sliders and this video with the step to make a set of sliders for it. I cant wait!
Just want to say thank you for doing what you do I try to watch every video I can you do a great job of explaining things I'm just starting out in the Fab keep it up
I really enjoy watching your work on your disco.. I am rebuilding one from scratch aswell for expedition .. all d way from Malta ! really good work !
Nate you motivate me. I have the tools, but I don’t have the 220v power in the garage. Now I guess I need to go wire up a plug and get to work. I just hate welding on new rigs. (I have an 18 4runner and 19 Cummins)
Hi Nate, I was planning on building rock sliders soon, and those dimple dies turn it from functional to awesome.
Thanks 🍻
Cheers Aaron
AWESOME! Thank you Nate ~ Excellent detail and craftsmanship as usual!
Thank you!
That sticker is.... awesome.
"I'm walking on sunshine! Oh oh"
😁
Now I have to follow you, LR3! Very Nice Additions!
Congratulations, excellent video greetings from Peru
This is the type of content I love, keep it up
Thanks!
I like it I going make a set soon just got get the dimple die
I'm thinking of puting sand on wet paint in 2 layers I'll try it on scrap first
I love the fabrication content paired with the offload experience stories - very cool
I subscribed just because you have Bender on your bender..... Well played Sir.
Lol thanks 👊
1-LOVE THE VIDS!
2-greatest RUclips channel with the best variety on content.
3-you hit Elbe quite a bit (it’s local I get it) what is your favorite place to wheel? ANYWHERE ?
You never disappoint Nate . Great job my friend . Looks amazing and very strong . Take care and be safe my friend.
Thanks brother 🤘
Cool video! I think if I was me I’d be tempted to add small inverted dimples between the large holes. The thought of trying to step up on the slider with a muddy boot, slipping and raking my shin down the side makes me cringe 😬
Thank you for the video! I intend to do steps like this on my old truck now. 😀
It’s an beater of a truck that is a total sleeper. No one realizes it’s a muscle truck when they look at it. I think the steps will just help it look like more of the bad ass that it is while maintaining a low profile. 😀
Absolutely brilliant.. Luv n best of luck from India
Looking good. You could just add some adhesive anti-slip tape to the tops of the sliders once they're painted. I've got patches on my bumper & it works pretty good, even with shitty boots
"The bananas".... Haha... love it!! I love the way those came out. Looks fantastic!
Sweet setup! Good info! Might consider this for an add on, cheers
Fantastic, Nate! Big help. 👍
i know thats a little bit late and you would probably wont see my comment but next time while your welding and you want some really nice beads lower your wire speed and do a test you would want around 120-140 amp with that 1-8 thickness and do the triangle movement ! those beads are awesome and so easay with the triangle movement ! love your vids bro
Good work. I would not recommend doing a stitch weld for any sort of structural material though.
Man you make this stuff look so easy haha. Not that it's a really hard task but its seems so easy watching your videos. Another quality video! Keep up the great work man.
Those look so dope. Great work Nate
I like your workmanship
Thank you!
Good Stuff as always. Personally would never us the dimple dye kit without the hydraulic press setup. Other than that quality as always. Dig the filler music as well.
Brother I love your videos but your fab videos are my favorite. You could start a fab channel by itself.
I fabricate custom industrial abrasive machines in Indianapolis IN...the company that owns us is, Empire Abrasives....lol nice video brother!
Great Video Nate! Super clean side steps and well laid out and thorough thought on the process! Also really killer meeting you last weekend at Tahuya in the wife’s Disco!
Love the vid , howcome you didn't try welding it with little steps back almost like a whip backwards it gives the same effect your looking for but better penetration ?
I don't want to run the risk of burning through the material. I'm happy with how they turned out 🤘
@@DirtLifestyle that's a good enough point bud , was just curious that's all.
Watching your videos makes me want to take my welding career in a different route and make things for cars
Invest in a tig welder, you can weld alot thinner metal and if done right its a piece of art, you can use a stick machine if you reverse the polarity and add argon
@@brennonbourque8899 The Miller multimatic is a multiprocess machine it will tig beautifully if you know what your doing.
Well done as always man !
Hi Nate,
Great video, as always. I love that you explain how to get the same result without having all the expensive tools. I’m new to fabrication and am learning a huge amount from your no bullshit videos, thank you.
Have you ever done a video fabricating a swing away tyre mount? It’s my next project and I’d like to see how you would do it.
Good stuff, going to do this to my sliders in the future so saving this as a reference. Thank you!! 🍺
nice. i would totally buy a set of these for our Disco.