@user-bv1lk8nv9p whats even crazier is a guy called chris birdsong on here who does amazing sheet metal and frame work on classic cars without a rotisserie, frame machine, or body table. astonishing work if you're interested in that. he shows everything he does too
It doesn't matter what you do everyone will have a better way to do it so just keep on going. It's great watching you do this in a small 2 car garage it shows that it can be done. I love your little quirks it reminds us to pay attention to detail. An eighth of an inch isn't much but when your goal is 8 seconds it can mean the difference between success or disaster. Keep kicking ass buddy!!
LT; "And I always like to do things that make little sense".. Nonsense! 4WD fixes a lot of traction issues on high horsepower applications. Makes perfect sense to me! Also, my dad always said. "if you're gonna do something, do it right. Or don't do it at all." Greetings from the farm in S Carolina!!
Your attention to detail is unreal and that's what like about your channel! Making the ugly truck all wheel drive with that motor should be a fun truck! I think you should get a supercharger for it just like the copo truck was. Great video LT!!
Hell yeah This VS That! Idk how many times I’ve mentioned it but I think the truck would be a badass episode or if they do like a fast truck special like they did for Hondas
Great Video. After doing much welding/fabrication in my garage, I have learned that it is way easier to do it outside to keep your shop clean. A standard pop-up awning saves you in the rain and sun.
Your content would be top of the list of automotive if you’d just hire a filmer/editor to give these some flavor! Love the content and your technical acumen is best of the best bro!
There’s a few ways I would have made that repair on the frame, and none of them are the way you did it, and that’s the amazing thing about the internet. Getting to see different ways that different people do things. Great job.
I would be welding a thick grade 8 washer with the proper sized hole as a doubler plate on the outer side of the A arm hole you corrected. Usually means using the next smaller washer and drilling that to the desired size. Tougher steel than mig welded repair and will increase the load bearing area.
Hey LT, your throw away line @ 4:35 reminded me of one my other top channels I follow. Its by another Utah You Tuber named Mike Patey. Mostly he builds amazing aircraft but currently is building a home with some incredible engineering. His famous tag line how he ends lots of his segments is.......... "Back To Work" It make much more sense when viewing his vids LOL
It will be quite interesting to see how the new setup will work out. I hope it increases your quarter mile time. Are you using an awd transfer case????
You should go check out ondgas truck nationals event on jan 28 in Houston all truck racing event and 4x4 truck class last event ever since they are shutting down the truck get some ideas and motivation
@@LawrenceTolman thank you for painting it, I feel powder coating is very overrated and doesn't hold up. I have a tiltbed PJ trailer that is two years old, powder coated black and already rusty.
@@kylechrist mass production powder coat is usually pretty cheaply done. Something done custom or by a specialty shop is usually a better quality job. Prep work has alot to play in it surviving also.
@@kylefitzherbert9381 I won't argue that, I just really have a bad taste in my mouth for powder coating. A quality paint is still cheaper and can be done at home without having to hire someone, haul your project, etc
I’m doing this AWD swap to my Stroked RCSB right now. I’m actually Z-ing in a Denali front frame half. I have DJM control arms and Atomic mounts for Coilovers now. What do you suggest I use to move the shocks over? Can i still use the same 2wd control arms on the 4x4 Frame if I weld on new Tabs?
I did about the same thing a few years ago with my stepside short bed and I spent a stupid amount of time filling every unused hole in the frame and boxing everything in, I had it powdercoated and it looks great and all but I debate if it was worth the time
Misalignment of the relative points can make for all sorts of unsolvable misbehavior at the track… Proper geometry is critical… With that in place…you can make adjustment
LT, i plan to convert to 4wd on my 2001 silverado 5.3. I have a junkyard 4wd 2002 trailblazer frame and drivetrain. It has coil springs from the factory already. I might try to extend it a bit to fit the silverado cab. What do you think?
Since the ugly truck is on a diet, you should swiss cheese the frame and dimple die the holes. In theory, done right, the dimples might even stiffen the frame but likely it will just be lighter and about just as stiff.
I was coming in to comment the same thing. Very surprised he’s going with traditional mounts and not a front and rear motor plate. Those will keep everything in place better, and tie the frame together.
Lt, I meant to ask, was there any temptation to go with a 3/4 ton frame for this build? Or is everything one-off so half ton was fine? I think it's gonna be sick
a 3/4 ton frame would be stronger, and would also let me run the bigger front diff, but its also heavier, and would require 8 lug wheels. Plenty of guys are building fast 4wd stuff with a 1500 frame, so I am hoping it will work out for me as well
Lawrence, what do you do for a living to have both the time and money to do these wild builds? I'm trying to figure out the secret so I can perhaps do it myself one day and finally own a cool car or truck.
Where are all the haters at? They should be in here by now!!! *I need that red can of cleaning fluid or one like it. **Who needs Cad when we have cardboard!
same was as stock, with the slotted upper control arm mounts. I am using a Zona motorsports locking alignment tab, but all the adjustment is up top just like stock
also give it at least 3 months more or less. you would have it finished. cant you use a transfer case out of something like a wrecked silverado 2500 duramax(the transfer cases of those can take quite a bit of abuse)
It's an awful lot of work to add a bunch weight to the wrong end of a drag vehicle. It's your vehicle and I appreciate your dedication to doing things that don't make sense though.
You mind as well build the whole truck from ground up. Please and leave ugly truck the way it is, maybe raffle it if u have no use for it. But if ur building the truck from scratch. I ask why not just get a junk yard body cab and bed wouldn’t be hard to come by.
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And LT is doing all of this without a lift. Hats off to him for that 👍🏁🇺🇲
Proving to all the internet whiners that you can't do cool stuff without a lift.
@Goes 2 Eleven huh?
@user-bv1lk8nv9p whats even crazier is a guy called chris birdsong on here who does amazing sheet metal and frame work on classic cars without a rotisserie, frame machine, or body table. astonishing work if you're interested in that. he shows everything he does too
freal man. 100% legit everyday mans channel.
freal man. 100% legit everyday mans channel.
Thank you for not having any music in this one.. Love the authentic sound of tools in use
It doesn't matter what you do everyone will have a better way to do it so just keep on going.
It's great watching you do this in a small 2 car garage it shows that it can be done.
I love your little quirks it reminds us to pay attention to detail. An eighth of an inch isn't much but when your goal is 8 seconds it can mean the difference between success or disaster. Keep kicking ass buddy!!
hey thanks a ton!
Lol @ protecting the blad spot. 🤣 I feel ya on that one LT
You know you're doing something right when a Ford guy like me will sit down and watch this whole episode. Keep up the great work :)
That’s an accomplishment for sure lol. And thanks, will do!
LT; "And I always like to do things that make little sense"..
Nonsense! 4WD fixes a lot of traction issues on high horsepower applications. Makes perfect sense to me! Also, my dad always said. "if you're gonna do something, do it right. Or don't do it at all."
Greetings from the farm in S Carolina!!
Front suspension looks great! Definitely tuned in for more!
No lift. No problem. Seriously. This guy does it all and let’s nothing get in his way. Props to you buddy.
Your attention to detail is unreal and that's what like about your channel! Making the ugly truck all wheel drive with that motor should be a fun truck! I think you should get a supercharger for it just like the copo truck was. Great video LT!!
LT is all about perfection. Hats off!!
Hell yeah This VS That! Idk how many times I’ve mentioned it but I think the truck would be a badass episode or if they do like a fast truck special like they did for Hondas
Looks great. Excellent work. Look forward to catching up on all your videos.
Awesome, thank you!
Great Video. After doing much welding/fabrication in my garage, I have learned that it is way easier to do it outside to keep your shop clean. A standard pop-up awning saves you in the rain and sun.
I would love to see it on This vs That when its done.
me too!
That shock looks close to where the front CV joint is going. This is going to be a killer setup
Your content would be top of the list of automotive if you’d just hire a filmer/editor to give these some flavor! Love the content and your technical acumen is best of the best bro!
thanks! and someday that will happen for sure
That looks like a knuckle for a 07-13 1500. Those didn’t use torsion bars and the frames were the same between the 2wd’s and 4wd’s. Slick setup
There’s a few ways I would have made that repair on the frame, and none of them are the way you did it, and that’s the amazing thing about the internet. Getting to see different ways that different people do things. Great job.
This is an Awsome Project. Keep up the Great work. I really enjoy watching your channel.
I'm excited for this build to be done
Yeah man!! Get the frame right from the get go and everything else falls into place!!
Another great video series thanks for bringing us along..
I would be welding a thick grade 8 washer with the proper sized hole as a doubler plate on the outer side of the A arm hole you corrected. Usually means using the next smaller washer and drilling that to the desired size. Tougher steel than mig welded repair and will increase the load bearing area.
I actually am planning on doing just that. Barnes 4wd makes some weld washers I have ordered
Do you think it would be worth it to blast and powder coat the frame? It would make it perfectly clean and protect it forever
Brilliant idea.....
It would be very easy to do it without the body sitting on it.
Sure, if he ever drove it on the street. Which he doesn't.
Right, particularly in states with lots of salt brine.
@@MrShenron89 lol you really think this thing is gunna be driven on the streets in winter lmfao
Great work LT
Appreciate it
Looking forward to seeing this build come together
Hey LT, your throw away line @ 4:35 reminded me of one my other top channels I follow. Its by another Utah You Tuber named Mike Patey. Mostly he builds amazing aircraft but currently is building a home with some incredible engineering. His famous tag line how he ends lots of his segments is.......... "Back To Work" It make much more sense when viewing his vids LOL
When that ice cold coke hits you just right.
nothing like it!
I appreciate all the work you do.
Thanks!
It will be quite interesting to see how the new setup will work out. I hope it increases your quarter mile time. Are you using an awd transfer case????
This is making me want to 8.1 swap my 02 Yukon Denali
You should go check out ondgas truck nationals event on jan 28 in Houston all truck racing event and 4x4 truck class last event ever since they are shutting down the truck get some ideas and motivation
I’m going to assume you’re going to clean and paint that frame. I’m curious to see what you come up with for a coating. So many choices.
Yes, it’s gonna get painted once all the fab work is done, probably satin ack
@@LawrenceTolman thank you for painting it, I feel powder coating is very overrated and doesn't hold up. I have a tiltbed PJ trailer that is two years old, powder coated black and already rusty.
@@kylechrist mass production powder coat is usually pretty cheaply done. Something done custom or by a specialty shop is usually a better quality job. Prep work has alot to play in it surviving also.
@@kylefitzherbert9381 I won't argue that, I just really have a bad taste in my mouth for powder coating. A quality paint is still cheaper and can be done at home without having to hire someone, haul your project, etc
I felt that 2 grinder comment deep in my soul. Lol
Giving my comments for the algorithm...love it
People are always stealing my pen when I’m working too.
your builds are quality
That is a expensive 100lbs your saving but nobody said hotrods were cheap. 😁
Wicked fab makes a long travel bracket for the coilovers…
Do you have any plans of converting to rack and pinion steering? Or keep what it has.
I’m doing this AWD swap to my Stroked RCSB right now. I’m actually Z-ing in a Denali front frame half. I have DJM control arms and Atomic mounts for Coilovers now. What do you suggest I use to move the shocks over? Can i still use the same 2wd control arms on the 4x4 Frame if I weld on new Tabs?
Enjoyable video as always.
May i suggest you tighten up the control arm bolts and try to move the suspension up and down?
U do this in your garage that motivation
I'm wondering if it would have been easier and stronger to put in a u-joint type axle in the front to eliminate the cv axles? Time will tell.
I did about the same thing a few years ago with my stepside short bed and I spent a stupid amount of time filling every unused hole in the frame and boxing everything in, I had it powdercoated and it looks great and all but I debate if it was worth the time
Misalignment of the relative points can make for all sorts of unsolvable misbehavior at the track…
Proper geometry is critical…
With that in place…you can make adjustment
I am looking to do the aluminum steering knuckles on my truck. I have one question. What hub did you in those ?
LT, i plan to convert to 4wd on my 2001 silverado 5.3. I have a junkyard 4wd 2002 trailblazer frame and drivetrain. It has coil springs from the factory already. I might try to extend it a bit to fit the silverado cab. What do you think?
anything can be done, but if you want to convert to 4wd it will be much easier to just buy a 4wd frame from the junkyard that already fits your truck
Did you by chance, aquire that yellow claw hammer from Matt's Off Road Recovery? Asking for a friend. Good stuff LT.!
Nice 👍👍!!
quick ? did you check the rod for straightness prior to all of this work ?
As my Grand Dad told me when I was a kid, "You can do it right or you can do it again."
Are LCA bolts n perfect line to begin with.? From factory can u put rod Thur frame LCA then frame then over to otherside..?
I’m theory, yes they should be. But I’ve never tested that theory
Since the ugly truck is on a diet, you should swiss cheese the frame and dimple die the holes. In theory, done right, the dimples might even stiffen the frame but likely it will just be lighter and about just as stiff.
Not using Wicked Fabs adjustable upper coilover mount?
I have a t case and front differential out of a 2003 awd suburban
Hey LT where is that welding table from?
its the 2x3 foot model from weldtables.com
What happened to shifting the motor to the rear?
Spends thousands on engine and suspension parts, won't spend $50 on a Harbor Freight grinder...... I feel that 😂
Can anyone tell me what parts were used? Upper and lower control arms, knuckles, and coilovers?
With 1700hp I would think you would be doing a motor plate system?
I was coming in to comment the same thing. Very surprised he’s going with traditional mounts and not a front and rear motor plate. Those will keep everything in place better, and tie the frame together.
Try the Barnes4WD coilover mounts
Who knows maybe you'll get in the next gymkhana like cleetus
Where did you find the aluminum spindles?
I think a big block swapped four-wheel drive ugly would be pretty badass against a diesel truck on this vs that.
HEY! You need to set up a P.O. Box where we can send you stuff!
Going to remove the plastic body molding? Would Look better and might weigh a pound or two less
This vs That would be awesome.
Part number on upper and lower ball joint please 🙏
Washing the truck
was like a commercial !
🤔 🤪
Lt, I meant to ask, was there any temptation to go with a 3/4 ton frame for this build? Or is everything one-off so half ton was fine? I think it's gonna be sick
a 3/4 ton frame would be stronger, and would also let me run the bigger front diff, but its also heavier, and would require 8 lug wheels. Plenty of guys are building fast 4wd stuff with a 1500 frame, so I am hoping it will work out for me as well
Ok, that's cool. I'm excited to see how this turns out... its gonna be a monster
Can a 2 wheel drive frame be converted to 4wd?
Where’d you get those knuckles?
Lawrence, what do you do for a living to have both the time and money to do these wild builds? I'm trying to figure out the secret so I can perhaps do it myself one day and finally own a cool car or truck.
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Where are all the haters at? They should be in here by now!!!
*I need that red can of cleaning fluid or one like it.
**Who needs Cad when we have cardboard!
Why not cut the motor mounts out completely and run motor plates?
How is caster and camber adjusted?
same was as stock, with the slotted upper control arm mounts. I am using a Zona motorsports locking alignment tab, but all the adjustment is up top just like stock
If tolman was a rapper, his name will be "Law.T"
Hi can you send me the parts number for the front suspension arms and aluminum knuckles..thanks
He’s gonna race crawfishhh
I'd love to, but I have a lot of catch up to do
Heyo are you still gonna do some exhaust fab for matt?
yes, I believe it will be around Feb-March timeframe
@@LawrenceTolman Nice!
also give it at least 3 months more or less. you would have it finished. cant you use a transfer case out of something like a wrecked silverado 2500 duramax(the transfer cases of those can take quite a bit of abuse)
build a new rolling chassis?
you need a plasma cutter to speed up your mods
9:42 no moxie in the fridge??
They don’t sell the stuff out here unfortunately
@@LawrenceTolman I figured as much. Probably just as well 😂 I've never really been a fan
It's an awful lot of work to add a bunch weight to the wrong end of a drag vehicle. It's your vehicle and I appreciate your dedication to doing things that don't make sense though.
👊👊👊👊
Now if only Wicked Fab had upper and lower arms for the GMT400…😢
But I contend…it does make sense…
Could you have welded the hole and drilled a new one?
I could have done that for sure , but they were so close already
Figured you’d at least have a pressure washer to clean off stuff at home.
32 year of marriage and looking at divorce, life is dark , and this is joy to me
Hey Dave I am hoping and praying things will turn around best wishes dave
sorry to hear that, I wouldn't with that upon anyone, but I am glad you enjoy the videos!
You’re getting better with the vids and cutting back on over-talking.
Thanks! I’m trying
My only complaint about your channel is the episodes are too short !!
You mind as well build the whole truck from ground up. Please and leave ugly truck the way it is, maybe raffle it if u have no use for it. But if ur building the truck from scratch. I ask why not just get a junk yard body cab and bed wouldn’t be hard to come by.
Maybe your subscribers can take up a collection and buy you a chisel with a hand guard.
I hope you're not like the other TV guys and leave the frame a mess finish wise LOL
Oh, it’s gonna get painted for sure, just after all the fab work is done on the frame
Instead of using motor mounts how about a motor plate.
Should have kept the Copco truck.....
I wish I could keep every truck I've ever built