How To Make Your Mechanic QUIT!! (Ultimate Hemi Jeep Saga Cont'd!)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024

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  • @LiteBrite
    @LiteBrite  Год назад +150

    PSA - Chris did not, in fact, quit. Luckily he actually really enjoys fabricating & problem solving just as much as Kevin enjoys coming up with wild & crazy ideas. They’re a match made in heaven. ❤
    And for anyone who hasn’t been paying attention, and wanted to ask about Bec - she’s gone. There was no future for Bec on the channel. She was an apprentice, has taken what she’s learned and now has a good paying job where she might have a potential future. We’re no longer taking in any outside builds. We will be focusing on our own personal builds which was always the original plan. Unfortunately while taking in customer builds ALL of our vehicles got neglected and that ultimately wasn’t acceptable. We need our vehicles functioning to successfully run our business & livelihood, and can’t afford for them to take the lowest priority. So we went back to the original plan of just having Chris as our friend and personal fabricator. Bec was never in the original plans, and although we tried to adapt to make it work with 2 people, it didn’t end up working out. So now we’re back to the original plan, which is more beneficial all around (for the business, for Chris, and for Bec). We opened our home to her for a free place to live for 2 years, gave her one of our cars to drive during the year her Jeep was on our lift, she traveled with us on all-expense-paid trips around the country, got to learn from Chris’s life-long experience in our shop while getting paid a salary (and she & Chris kept 100% of profits from outside builds), and we gave her 4+ months notice of this change. As that time has now come and gone, she’s taken the priceless knowledge she learned from Chris & put it towards her future. 🤙

    • @thedetroiters
      @thedetroiters Год назад +22

      We miss Bec though.... definitely sounds like a sour departure.

    • @darkenfly32
      @darkenfly32 Год назад +15

      ⁠@@thedetroiterssour indeed

    • @ryansremark6983
      @ryansremark6983 Год назад +22

      This looks like a bad end to a potential new channel. Bec and Chris had the build side which a lot of ppl started showing more interest in. To bad would’ve love to see the LJ build.

    • @mikemullay5622
      @mikemullay5622 Год назад +12

      I will miss seeing Bec on this channel. I certainly wish her the best in whatever direction she goes in next.

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +42

      Honestly, everything was amicable (or so we thought) until we recently received messages regarding what was being said about us privately to others. But the facts above remain. Whatever Bec says, we do hope she’s successful in whatever career she chooses & is able to apply the knowledge Chris taught her. But we also know we went above and beyond on our end, despite whatever is being told to people privately. ❤️ This will be the last video we address this issue on, however, as we prefer not to invite negativity into our lives or onto our channel.

  • @coddiwomplecolster7329
    @coddiwomplecolster7329 Год назад +70

    Chris is an absolute legend, a wizard of twiddly, welding, and widgets. We're not worthy!

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +3

      He’s the absolute GOAT

  • @elcaminowoodworks8535
    @elcaminowoodworks8535 Год назад +10

    Whew! I'm glad he didn't quit. I've turned many a wrench into and throughout the night with Chris. He has ALWAYS been and always will be the guy that can figure it out. It's been great to catch up with him and watch him make Kevin's dreams into reality. Keep it up, I'll keep watching.

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +4

      He’s definitely priceless. ❤️ And honestly like a brother at this point!

    • @elcaminowoodworks8535
      @elcaminowoodworks8535 Год назад +3

      @@LiteBrite He does be like that. Glad he got to where he is with you. He seems happy to be there with y'all.

  • @StormbornJKU
    @StormbornJKU Год назад +11

    It’s obviously a ton of work for Chris, but going over the top all the way beyond what anybody else has done is absolutely the answer. The step child is going to be even more badass then it’s ever been before!!!

  • @BobOtto-PlantDr
    @BobOtto-PlantDr Год назад +5

    Way to “Hang in there Chris!”
    I learn so much from your work. I watch your videos at least twice to catch the little things that were done. Each time my quality of work goes up.
    Thanks!

  • @dob1662
    @dob1662 Год назад +3

    Well Brittany and Chris you both enjoy Kevin's endless plans for the Step Child, Chris you have the patience of a saint, but god help you when the Unimog hits the shop 🤦‍♀🤣😂🤣😂

  • @logicgates7732
    @logicgates7732 Год назад +7

    Chris is a good sport for this “quick” change. Time and effort goes into designing and chris takes a lot of ownership in his work and to swallow his plan and forge a new plan on a whim, takes a lot of patience and dedication.

  • @Infinitiwpb
    @Infinitiwpb Год назад +4

    "I'm going to spend the rest of the night cleaning." Good man! You know someone's a pro when they spend the time 🤙

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +2

      He always respects his work space! 😊

  • @garrymatthews4430
    @garrymatthews4430 Год назад +26

    Chris is just a magic mechanic and someone you cannot do without

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +6

      💯

    • @dhrracer
      @dhrracer Год назад +1

      I hope Kevin and Brittany have considered where they would be without Chris and pay him well. It should be at least 33% of what revenue Lite Brite generates.

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +9

      We’d just be where we were before we offered Chris a job & invited him to live with us - using our favorite shops around the country. 🙂 Chris, however, is amazing & priceless. But don’t worry, he’s taken very well care of (and he and Kev are like brothers). 🤙

    • @angushoover8670
      @angushoover8670 Год назад

      HOPEFULLY NOT like brothers, otherwise, y'all might end up on some type of Jerry Springer show or 48 hours... LOL

    • @jeremywolfe5483
      @jeremywolfe5483 Год назад

      I do miss the Chris and Beck team. Did I miss an episode where they talked about her leaving? 😢

  • @4x4_travel
    @4x4_travel Год назад +11

    Fantastic job Chris! I wish I had the confidence and knowledge that you have to do this type of work. I really enjoy your explanations along the way.

  • @backwoodstherapy
    @backwoodstherapy Год назад +2

    The Step Child is turning into a ship of Theseus situation. Eventually you'll have enough parts out there that came off the original Step Child that, if someone wanted to, they could rebuild the original. 😂 Happy to see the build coming along. Hoping one day my own JL can at least play on the same trails, even if it can't take take the same obstacles and lines.

  • @MrBillsfishin
    @MrBillsfishin Год назад +1

    Chris you are a magician. That last picture of the flex on the Step Child is next level. Thank you for giving us such amazing content and for being you. I appreciate you sir.

  • @PokyPops
    @PokyPops Год назад +3

    You guys are SO LUCKY to have Chris. I love watching him work!

  • @roderickhance2088
    @roderickhance2088 Год назад +1

    Chris, you are the craftiest, on the fly, problem solving, metal forming, mastermind with TONS of patience…hahaha Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see what else Kevin throws at you and how the step child turns out!

  • @Zomar777
    @Zomar777 Год назад +1

    Chris has absolute Mad skills, awesome work on redoing the frame. He knows his stuff on vehicles for sure.

  • @davidhorting1613
    @davidhorting1613 Год назад +2

    Chris. You’re absolutely amazing in your skills and design capabilities!💪👍. Lifelong fabrication and fair machinist here, but your experience is amazing. Love what you do, and always saving your ideas 💡

  • @iscarran
    @iscarran Год назад +1

    At millions of dollars it’s still not enough!!!!! Chris is simply a wizard. I usually watch videos for straight entertainment, I watch his build videos to be put in awe of his ingenuity. Truly a legend. Thank you Chris for sharing your gift with us.

  • @ChuckReynolds
    @ChuckReynolds Год назад

    Those frame pockets are a thing of beauty... just crazy fab... love it. Chris is amazing.

  • @billmccullough2323
    @billmccullough2323 Год назад

    As far as I know, Chris is the only person on the planet that can make Kevin's dreams for the build come true AND tolerate his BS!!!!! Way to go Chris!!!! You are an amazing problem solver that is very capable of being a thinker and a doer!!

  • @tylerbuhite5432
    @tylerbuhite5432 Год назад +2

    Chris you deserve many cookies lol . Gold as always :) . Hope to see you at the Great Smokey Jeep Invasion.

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад

      We’ll be there! 😁🤙

  • @christopheralvarado9257
    @christopheralvarado9257 Год назад +1

    The thought and talent that went into getting that axle to articulate and look killer. Is very impressive. 👍

  • @MtnMoto
    @MtnMoto Год назад +2

    Chris: "There's no way we're bending this axle!"
    Kev: "Hold my beer!"

  • @muddylobster3258
    @muddylobster3258 Год назад +2

    Chris Rocks! Only thing that would make it better would be more Bec too!

    • @thomasleonard9685
      @thomasleonard9685 Год назад

      Ehhhh. Chris has good mojo. If he’s not a genuine good man then he deserves the next 15 best actor offers. Learned a lot (that I’ll never actually use) watching him

  • @clintlamrouex9866
    @clintlamrouex9866 Год назад +1

    Awesome video Ari. Can't wait to see what you do to Riot next. Awesome to see your jeep go through stages. Shows growth and confidence. 💪

  • @luckypenney116
    @luckypenney116 Год назад

    Gotta love being a good ways into a project and the good idea fairy shows up.😂 way to handle it like a champ Chris!

  • @iscarran
    @iscarran Год назад +1

    Also, got to give credit where credit is due. Chris is amazing, but it really is the team that makes this channel. The edits, content, and story lines. I realize a lot of this is fly by the seat of your pants but you alls constant push for making vehicles that do things they weren’t intended to do is what makes watching fun.

  • @kenschmitt7064
    @kenschmitt7064 Год назад

    Chris you have the patience of a saint! With all this mock-up and tear down that Kevin want I can see why you walked away for a few. You are the Jeep Gandhi. 🤣😂

  • @joeym2675
    @joeym2675 Год назад +1

    You the Man Chris!!! Making it great!!! Just remember the Stepchild wouldn’t be The Stepchild Without Chris!!! And I’ve gotta admit you guys know how to sell a video with just the thumbnail!!!!! 🤔 Use Your Most Beautiful Asset And It Just Pulls Ya Right In!! No Offense Kevin! But Brittany Is REALLY HOT IN THOSE PICTURES!!! But of course you already know that! 👌😉

  • @Bennett-xo6iu
    @Bennett-xo6iu Год назад +2

    My god Chris is a mad fucking genius Jesus christ... I almost got a headache with him calculating the numbers and what not my god he's awsome...

  • @trjnsd6874
    @trjnsd6874 Год назад +2

    Ideas: All it takes is time, skills and money! Old Star Trek proverb, "The more complicated the plumbing the easier it is to plug up the drain." (Engineer Cmdr Montgomery Scott). StepChild is (was) so supremely capable; just how far should you go with it? And will she still keep her good on road manners? Chris IS a genius! LiteBriteNationGoingWhereNoJeepHasGoneBefore!

  • @rickaccurso
    @rickaccurso Год назад

    The vision to see something and put it into action the way Chris does is amazing but never mind his vision also Kevin's. I've never seen a better fab guy. Keep up the good work and can't wait to see the finished product.

  • @joshuawhittred-eo6kn
    @joshuawhittred-eo6kn Год назад

    From what I've heard and seen it caters to both shock and spring in the 1 piece and I believe the reservoir is mounted at centre of vehicle.

  • @jeremiahmoss6015
    @jeremiahmoss6015 Год назад

    Show me the way Chris of the Jeep Jedi. Just gettin into the Jeep thing and just came across yall. Up here in N. Utah with my 2007 Rubicon that i just got. Thanks for the fab worknits amazing.

  • @pamelaschilling9464
    @pamelaschilling9464 Год назад +1

    It's amazing how Kevin can figure all those mods and fabrication out. The step child is gonna be one badass jeep

  • @edwardsimmons3721
    @edwardsimmons3721 Год назад

    Great work with the fabrication and explanation. So much work to hit the trails and destroy.

  • @gregellingson7584
    @gregellingson7584 Год назад

    Everyone needs a Chris!

  • @richsmith3120
    @richsmith3120 Год назад +1

    Chris the wizard! Happy Trails to all at LBN!

  • @t.o.f.t.s.
    @t.o.f.t.s. Год назад

    So cool to meet you all in person T Jeepers Jamboree. Now, to fix my busted Window😅. (told the wife a 🐻 tried to get in. way cooler story than the aux fuel can hitting a rock and pushing in the window😅😅😅)
    At this point, Chris should just make the Step Child a tube frame chassis with jeep body😁

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +1

      Great meeting you as well! 😁🤙

  • @tinyspoonzjoffroad8038
    @tinyspoonzjoffroad8038 Год назад +1

    Chris, you’re brain is the powerhouse of all the builds, we all need a Chris

  • @jamesfcookjr
    @jamesfcookjr Год назад

    Kevin, your project is becoming a snowball it’s just gonna keep on going and going never ending😳🤯😬🤪🤩🤙🏽👍🏼❤️😃

  • @jasonburger3085
    @jasonburger3085 Год назад

    Business is business .. To be successful you gotta make moves and sometimes it involves trimming the fat to run a lean machine .. You guys are awesome .. haters will hate .. Stay true and keep smiling !

  • @timvigstol9032
    @timvigstol9032 Год назад +3

    Wouldn't the steel skid plate be tougher and give you a lower center of gravity ? With all the horse power you have the weight shouldn't matter?? Just asking

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +2

      We had aluminum + UHMW skids prior to this, and they did the job! 😁

  • @kenmarapese9085
    @kenmarapese9085 Год назад

    Chris is amazing, that was a lot to deal with. Digging the Stepchilds journey!

  • @jasonjones8492
    @jasonjones8492 Год назад +1

    Could feel ur pain Chris,took it like a champ though.Just the way things be sometimes !lol💪🏻

  • @LonnieHutchinson90
    @LonnieHutchinson90 Год назад

    Chris you killed it on the fabrication! Looks sick!

  • @madmikecustomrcrockcrawlers
    @madmikecustomrcrockcrawlers Год назад

    Lite Brite Nation is blessed to have a master mechanic like Chris. Broke the mold with you Chris.

  • @Blackandblueoffroad
    @Blackandblueoffroad Год назад

    Kevin you have the best mechanic in the world. I wonder what was really said off camera.😮 Chris your amazing wish I got to work with ya.

  • @bendmacmanufacturing2744
    @bendmacmanufacturing2744 Год назад

    Good-morning guys and gals, Boy Britany what a month full !

  • @timf6916
    @timf6916 Год назад

    GREAT JOB, Love working for a wishy washy Guy. I love the 3 Bs.

  • @jrbrumley9334
    @jrbrumley9334 Год назад

    Once again Chris, GREAT JOB!!! They are certainly lucky to have you in their corner. J.R.

  • @DownNDirty_OffRoad
    @DownNDirty_OffRoad Год назад

    Chris is FAR more than a mechanic, he is a fabrication wizard!!😎 Thanks for figuring this all out for everyone else wanting to do the same!!💪 Not sure I would say Kevin isn't going to bend that axel!?!?😆

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +2

      If we bend that axle, there’s bigger problems with the Jeep. 😅

    • @DownNDirty_OffRoad
      @DownNDirty_OffRoad Год назад

      @@LiteBrite 🤣

  • @douglasmorton6121
    @douglasmorton6121 Год назад +1

    Very nice work Chris!!! Awesome to watch!!! Stay Safe Folks!!!

  • @Minnesota_Vance
    @Minnesota_Vance Год назад

    Holy f*ck! What a pain! Good thing Chris is a master. Also, good thing he isn't prone to violence, Kevin. Dang!
    This is going to be quite the upgrade.

  • @danielcolantuono9824
    @danielcolantuono9824 Год назад

    Wow you do some awesome work Chris I can’t wait to see you get it finished

  • @jalilburdeen8698
    @jalilburdeen8698 Год назад +2

    Awesome as always guys. Couple questions. Why not go full hydro steering? Also I know bilstein is a sponsor but for your rear suspension ORI definitely seems like the solution. Why not those?

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +3

      Hydro would unfortunately mean losing steering wheel functions & Tazer, plus not great for a daily driver. And wait til you see what we have planned for suspension. 😁

    • @jalilburdeen8698
      @jalilburdeen8698 Год назад

      ​@@LiteBriteThanks!

  • @jefferyadams3227
    @jefferyadams3227 Год назад

    This is what makes Lite Brite awsome... Great Video

  • @steveryan7168
    @steveryan7168 Год назад

    Another great video. Chris is awesome to watch his work and listen to his explanations.

  • @elg1514
    @elg1514 Год назад

    Amazing work, Chris! A lot of work but it's coming around.

  • @abqcrutch
    @abqcrutch Год назад

    Living your best lives! Great work Chris!

  • @mattreeves696
    @mattreeves696 Год назад +3

    That was soooo awsome what you three did for Bec 100,000,000 good karma points for all of you im sure love the stepchild 3.0 build one of my favorites so far hope the demon child is enjoying its new parents 😂😆

    • @johnwelch3938
      @johnwelch3938 Год назад +2

      What about bec what is going on

    • @mattreeves696
      @mattreeves696 Год назад

      @@johnwelch3938 they were paying her with outside projects and that got in the way of taking care of Brittany and her husbands personal vehicles so they are not doing any outside work anymore and Bec moved on to other employment

  • @boltactionshooter
    @boltactionshooter Год назад

    I would not hesitate to cut the tub and install towers. Run 14" ORIs on my JK all around and it is amazing on cross country drives and in the rocks. My ORIs F&R are both mounted on top of the axles housing with NOTHING below the axles tubes all the way around.

  • @ArizonaKid
    @ArizonaKid Год назад +3

    Chris has lots of patience, cuz anyone else would of really left lol Kevin is pain in the ass lol

  • @gregmanzolillo8666
    @gregmanzolillo8666 Год назад

    you guys should consider investing in a langmuir systems cnc plasma table. i have the crossfire pro and while learning fusion360 made me a little slower up front, it was worth the investment in the end. it was 3k or so not factoring plasma cutter

  • @DanSomethingOrOther
    @DanSomethingOrOther Год назад +1

    It's a good thing Chris doesn't get attached to his work, being able to pivot that quickly and give up on all that hard work just to start all over again is a quality all onto itself. With that said, the Step Child is already looking more bad ass - that 80 on the back is insane and makes everything else look like a chicken bone ready to break . Ahahahaha

  • @NANKEL1
    @NANKEL1 Год назад +1

    Chris I think you should get a swip card and lock for the doorways so Kevin cant get access and you can get on with your work😆😆

  • @jeffro8373
    @jeffro8373 Год назад

    I've felt like that before . Yeah, ok, I hear ya, probably so....... Nope 🏍️💨💨💨 🤣 great video guys ❤️❤️💯🤙

  • @LivingTheDreamUSA
    @LivingTheDreamUSA Год назад +1

    I wish Chris could build my JLUR up into where it deserves to be: ❤ u all!

  • @sdechc_jku2900
    @sdechc_jku2900 Год назад

    Chris… you are an amazing fab’er! I’d love to one day be just half as good as you are 🙏🏼 🙇🏻‍♂️ amazing work bro!

  • @jackieray2965
    @jackieray2965 Год назад

    Chris you are the man you are great at what you do

  • @jamesfcookjr
    @jamesfcookjr Год назад

    Kevin, you might have to do a mini tub in the rear to clear on articulation🤔😊

  • @88HillTop
    @88HillTop Год назад

    Abraca Chris… Jeezzzz… due is cold blooded… Silent professionals 🤫

  • @Golden-69
    @Golden-69 Год назад

    You are now call "Mad Fab Chris" 👍😃 Britney great sales lady. Kevin, i need a drink😅

  • @hankfox4170
    @hankfox4170 Год назад

    Hey Chris! Way to adapt dude! With the kind of ride hight this is gong to have, make sure you move the seats back slightly to accommodate the parachutes they'll be using when they get out of the StepChild.

  • @brainyhead1
    @brainyhead1 Год назад +1

    That 80 THO! 💯💯💯

  • @adventuresbyknight9348
    @adventuresbyknight9348 Год назад

    Chris is a Beast in the angles!

  • @scottgarber7363
    @scottgarber7363 Год назад

    Gonna be a killer ride. Can’t wait to see it in action!

  • @taz58
    @taz58 Год назад

    Just found this channel this is awesome

  • @1Skiptube
    @1Skiptube Год назад

    Where is the video segment where you all burn some meat on the grill with your favorite recipe. Show us the beer fridge and lounge area too !! 😄😄😆😆😊😊

  • @PiDsPagePrototypes
    @PiDsPagePrototypes Год назад +1

    10:00 - Arrh, yeah, Kevin, that not been correct since, well, basically since crash standards became a thing. The frames are assembled on a jig in the factory, by robot welding machines, the tollerences are finer then the human eye can percieve, and certainly more then anything assembled on a jig by humans can be. They are in fact measured by lasers in that process, every frame is in fact more identical then we humans could tell. I'd go so far to say that the frame as it rolled out of the factory would have been a perfect easy fit for the gear you've all welded in here.
    Until you bounce it off boulders on a trail :)

  • @joshuawhittred-eo6kn
    @joshuawhittred-eo6kn Год назад

    Have you ever tried liquid springs? Or do you know much about them. I'm based in Australia so I don't think we have suppliers or even much info about the product. Do they make something applicable for the stepchild application?

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 Год назад

    Thanks Chris for doing such a great job 👏

  • @rockysuperstar1
    @rockysuperstar1 Год назад +1

    Chris nice job . I have learned a lot from you . The best thing I
    have learned . Not to get into ROCK CLIMBING :-))

  • @TJ_and_The_Mity_200
    @TJ_and_The_Mity_200 Год назад +2

    Hey guys WHERE'S BEC, WE MISSSSS YOU BEC love from The Land Down Under 😘 😘 😘

    • @LiteBrite
      @LiteBrite  Год назад +3

      She’s gone. Check the pinned comment. 😊

  • @marvellousmarvin
    @marvellousmarvin Год назад

    Awesome job Chris 👍

  • @phillipcraggs6202
    @phillipcraggs6202 Год назад +2

    Chris=GOAT

  • @trjnsd6874
    @trjnsd6874 Год назад +2

    14th. Yard needed some work after thunderstorm....

  • @donashcraft8617
    @donashcraft8617 Год назад

    Chris is a saint.

  • @adrian137777
    @adrian137777 Год назад

    Chris, you do some awesome work.

  • @NoSleepTilGitmo
    @NoSleepTilGitmo Год назад

    Great work, Chris, keep on keepin on . . . you rock!

  • @Bleda2002
    @Bleda2002 Год назад

    Chris is by far my favorite fabricator on youtube. Wish onx had given chris the 15k challenge for the UA challenge.

    • @thomasleonard9685
      @thomasleonard9685 Год назад +1

      He’s kinda different than the others. Might say a step above a couple of the OnX folks in terms of looks and strength/ cleanliness of his work. Dirt lifestyle finishes his work pretty well. The others are more shade tree and the look doesn’t matter as much. Dirt Nate and Chris would be a helllll of a team.

  • @michaeldurling793
    @michaeldurling793 Год назад

    Atta boy Chris, you the Man

  • @chitwoodtaxidermy
    @chitwoodtaxidermy Год назад

    Chris you have the patience of Job!!

  • @johncarnegie5358
    @johncarnegie5358 Год назад +1

    Stepchild 4.0 is really going to be something 😅😂

  • @scottcroberts
    @scottcroberts Год назад +1

    We need to double what Chris is making ;)

  • @jdshaw2751
    @jdshaw2751 Год назад

    That's some amazing work Chris! I am almost curious how much it would cost to have Chris do a similar job on a 94 YJ.

  • @jeffcombs8237
    @jeffcombs8237 Год назад

    Tough break Chris. You is tha man though.

  • @paulmartin769
    @paulmartin769 Год назад

    I often think of Chris while I am working on my lego Rubicon. Thinking man, this looks some much easier on screen.......

  • @raystevens687
    @raystevens687 Год назад

    Hay Kevin how about cutting out a Section of brace and add a piece back in when you get the weith you want that way you have double the Strength 💪.

  • @mattlong_4896
    @mattlong_4896 Год назад

    Crushing it Chris!

  • @neilkirkes
    @neilkirkes Год назад

    Chris, don’t forget to show Kevin how much room he has to stick a 3” coil over in. Good luck buddy you are going to need it.