Ford f250 Repairs and Road Trip to Sema 2023
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Louis ViTen , My 2008 Ford F-250 made it through Ultimate Adventure 2023! But not without a few bent, broken, or worn out parts. On this episode I pull it back into the Dirthead Shed to take care of a few items before hitting the road again. This time it's a 1200 mile road trip to Las Vegas for it to appear in the Real Truck booth at Sema Fest. Follow along as I address the rear gear set noises, bent shocks, and damaged steering.
Ford Trucks
F250
Sema Show
Sema 2023
Road trip
Vegas
ring and pinion
Motive Gear
Offroad
off road
big truck
lifted truck
super duty
mud tires
welding
weld repair
tig welding
Miller Multimatic 220
Always liked seeing You on DED and now this is becoming one of My favorite You Tube shows. Keep up the great work Dave. 😎👌
Thanks so much
@thedirtheadshed can you bring back Fred he needs you
@@jonbreiner6767 I think You are right on the $ with that one. They were a good team for sure. I dont know why MT got rid of DED anyway. It was one of the best shows on that network... IMO
@robertwells6454 exactly. And they replaced it with more car shows. Like they didn't have enough of them. DED was the only show that dealt with trucks, Jeeps and off roading.
Shout-out to the Grind Hard Boyzzzz
I need to go say hi to em
Been supporting your channel since the start. I've got to admit that this is becoming my favorite channel on the old YT. Thanks for the content Dave, always enjoy the videos.
I appreciate that so much! I’m enjoying it too
Dirt shed / dirt head content makes a Friday so much cooler.
I appreciate that so much
Raddest gear installation man of all time!
I’m a mediocre gear guy at best
Thanks for sharing , great camera shots of your trip . Cheers 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it
Thw Arc-droid is gonna be a game changer, can't wait to how you incorporate it.
I agree. I need to make a point to use it
39:11 is a cool truck, it is a 2022 7.3 super duty with 1972 f250 body.
i just saw a walk-around on the channel ford era (i am not affiliated with this truck or channel, just thought it was cool) i think the guys that made it are "Jack'd UP Trucks"
I saw that walk around too. Very cool truck.
Weld washers on everything. Wallered out holes are a pain. I only run about 80 amps and use .065 filler rod. Learned that setup from the best welder I know.
Nice , I’ll try it out
I’m surprised you just didn’t pull that down with your dually. Great video, agree Montana is just beautiful.
What’s the fun in that??!
At my old job we nicknamed the uni-bit a "Paulie-bit" because Paulie on Orange County Chopper used them on everything. I still call them that! Haha
That’s a good
One
This is by far one of my favorite trucks
Thanks! It’s been a fun build
Heck yeah! Git’r dun 👊
Trying to!
Watching the diff work was fun but also gave me flashbacks. Just had to do the diff on my Raptor due to a bad pinion bearing. I wish it was as simple as a video transition!
It was such a pain on this. I think I messed with it for 3 evenings
@@thedirtheadshed I actually commented on your IG post spitballing that it might have been the same thing. I think you just said it was making noise at that point.
Mine took about a week to complete but that was tearing into it, seeing what I needed and then getting it and putting It back together. Finally have fitting bearings for ford 9.75.
I went all nostalgic when I saw your Cajon Speedway shirt in a prior video. I'm the guy that worked with your wife and was trying to get you insurance for your shop and the company said no....dummies..lol. You turned me on to watching Fred on DED and I became a huge fan. Miss you guys but stoked you both have RUclips channels going and that you are doing cameos on other MT shows. Been watching a long time now. If you see this, please tell your wife "hi" for me and know that your kindness when we spoke made me a fan from the start. The shirt is what drove me to post this. Lol. All the best to you all!
Right on! Thanks for the support all along. I will tell here you said hi
after working for days non stop you still take the time to explain simple things like toe, that is pretty legit. Myself I would love to see more nerd stuff about the shocks. keep grinding!
There will be more shock talk coming up soon
35:47 Ahhhhh. That's my retirement view right there. (For when I have all the time in the world to travel and relax while seeing places like this)
Definitely a state worth visiting
A lot of fun stuff in that area of the state, a lot of mine history to cool roads
Based off your name we need to meet up sometime
@thedirtheadshed ya I'm down
Thumb control on the torch is a game changer, you’ll be welding upside down and inside out with ease(ier)you can spend a lot or a harbor freight on one and it’ll come with a smaller cup too.
I’ll look into that. Something needs to change for the hard to reach spots
@@thedirtheadshed they got flat tungsten caps too, where you just run a super short piece of tung. Making the torch vertically tiny. (Now I gotta get back to Monday 2.0!)
Plus 1 for a merch store, love the content..
I hear ya. Thank you for the support
Bro, send that damaged panel on Louie V10 to Robby Layton. He'll be able to sort it no problem. Keep up the great work.
I have plans for it… and it’s not repair work on the bed
Yes… of course I enjoyed this, as I do ALL your content. I’ve checked all Eminem songs for a ref to Louis Vuitton. No luck. So how did this beauty get its name? You are a natural at narrating these videos. Thanks loads.
It’s not as complex at mom’s spaghetti…. This one is a v10…. Louis ViTen….
And Fred's down in CA, stomp'n grapes, and NOT cold! Good job Dave.
I’m ok with where I live.
Gotcha! Me too in central OR @@thedirtheadshed
Almost seems like the housing on that rear diff is bent. Would not be the first F250 that a previous owner overloaded and had no idea they did damage. Oh and your TIG welds are just fine, you are just comparing them to the gold you lay down with the MIG. Great work! Baller rig!
Thanks! I’ll get this thing all sorted out
So glad to find you again. Like friburger said., Dave is a baaaaad man. Your rowdy dude. Keep it up.
Thanks for showing up finally!!
🦅🇺🇸💪😎👍 great video as always thank you
Thanks! Have a good weekend
Way to go Dave. I know is depressing working on off road vehicles sometimes it like wipe it your ass with a steering wheel.
It gets old at times
Love Dave and Dirt Lifestyle Nate
Thanks!
Standard cabs are like boxer briefs. They keep all your junk up front.
True nuff
Louis Viten will be show stopper at SEMA! Always good to show vehicles that Love Dirt!! Thanks
Pretty sure SEMA already happened 😂
Thanks again. It was definitely not the flashiest thing at the show
My crew cab’s back seat during hunting season looks like your passenger seat!
Yeah. You get it!
Go Dave go!
I’m going!!
What a great channel.
Thanks for watching
From all I have seen on MT the truck did great on UA. There were more full size truck's than normal. At least it looked like it to Me.
It did really well!
Your channel is taking a exciting turn in direction, I can't wait do see what you do next. 💯 💯 💯
I would love to see your Mustang ll done up with SVT Super Coupe parts and motor. That motor is a vary popular dirt track racing engine.
Jay Lenno featured a SVT today on his channel.
I dig those engines. I’ll keep picking away at it
I’m hoping butter Jeep makes a comeback soon 🤘🤘
Me too!
Great job Dave.
Thanks!
225# initial spring rate (500+400)/4
Absolutely love this thing and the channel!
Thanks. I need to look more into all the spring rate calculations
We do appreciate "Top Secret"👍👍👍
Ssshhhh
You had Petina Pete pass you in Utah!!
It was a cool truck !
Loving the long format. Thank for yet another great vid! Thanks Dave!!
I appreciate all the support
that was a good video. i learned about gears and stuff!
Right on. Glad you liked this one
keep up the good work homie @@thedirtheadshed
Hey Dave
Good to see you and find your channel!! I always liked you and Fred's junkyard YJ run to the beach since I'm a YJ guy..
Still dreaming of doing a shorty reg cab super duty rocker / popup camper excursion rig.. but we'll see!
That sounds like a great project. I need to get my yj back in action soon
Did crap get into the wheel bearings from going down the axle tube? Maybe thats where the noise is coming from? Definately let us know when you find out! I love louis v10! "Big production" wouldn't have included the weld in washers, but i appreciate you showing them. Big time editors put 10 minutes of grinder sparks because they want to be all artsy fartsy i guess? I've made enough sparks i don't need slow mo spark extravaganza! Thanks for the great work Dave!
Those little weld washers are super cool. And I’m with you, we’ve all seen enough sparks and slo mo welding
The guy who taught me how to TIG weld always said to first get comfortable. I’d ask him how I look and he asked me if I was comfortable. That is the key.
That guy had it made in the shade
My takeaways from this video. You work your a$$ off. I enjoy the videos and I can't wait to get to finishing my rock buggy when I retire. Thanks for sharing.
I hope this one wasn’t too boring. I was kinda all over the place
It's kinda the way all projects seem to work in the real world. Rather watch that way anyway. Thanks@@thedirtheadshed
I was in the market for a 2011+ gas superduty to replace my half ton, I now own a 2016 f250 single cab, and I partially blame you. Seeing how yours looked and performed sold it, I already have the 40s in the garage for it!
That’s gonna be a sweet truck!
Hope your getting some rest from the grind man. Watched the ua vids and that’s a quick tourn around. Take a break over the holidays and can’t wait or hear what came out of the “secret meetings” and see what’s under the tarp.
I appreciate the support! 2024 has potential to be really good
Glad you made the trip to SEMA, I really enjoyed seeing the truck in person! You did a great job on it man! I think I saw an engine under that cover back at the garage… could it be a V-8, in the LS variety!? 😅
It is… a junkyard 5.3. I’m hoping it’s not junk
@@thedirtheadshed you could roll the dice on it! Or throw a starter on it and do a compression test, that mite make you feel a little better about doing all the work installing it!
I went to grade school and junior high about 40 miles north of Butte in Deer Lodge. I’ve always loved that part of Montana.
It’s such a cool valley
Hey Dave! I don't know for sure but that bump side looks like one I've seen that has a 7.3 godzilla in it. I think they call it patina Pete
Yep. Same one. I looked
It up too
Great job Dave!! I look forward to seeing your uploads every Friday!!! Keep’em coming. Which one are you going to get rid of???
Which rig?? Not sure yet. But I will have to probably sell 2 in 2024
Hey Dave, another certified hood classic. Thanks.
Thanks ! Keeping it real over here
#Blessed man for sure!!
That is for real
Give me some merch to perch! Love ya Dave
I am slacking
Have you seen the guys on YT that are building a 4 valve v10? It’s crazy awesome. I’m a v10 fan, my excursion tow rig has almost 300k on it. Most reliable rig I’ve ever owned.
I haven’t, I’ll look it up
The Arc Droid is freaking amazing
It really is
Awesome videos Dave keep ‘em coming! Hell maybe someday we’ll get to see you and Fred back together from time to time!
I’d like that to happen as well
Love your channel Dave! Believe it or not, that diff cover might not be the best design for cooling.
Oh, I’m sure it’s not.
Always love the road trips! Another rad dirt head shed👍🏻
Thanks! That was a pretty awesome little motel
I love the king shocks!!
It’s getting more and more dialed
Check out hwy 93 Montana im in the south end bitterroot valley. 5 FSJ Cherokees. An old yota.
Montana Gold!
@@thedirtheadshed let me know if you plan on going through Darby
So you and Fred both wearing your orange beanie hats in your last videos. Connection HUMMMMM.......
Hhmmm. He musta copied me
You seem to have the same problem that I do. The last guy who worked in my shop didn't clean up after himself... I work alone
So true
Weedeater string helps the copper line from kinking
I’ll have to give that a try
Some guys most viewed episodes are organizing and upgrading shops. Look at Taylor Ray, car guys like shops too
Can't wait to see videos on Butter Jeep again if that's the plan for that engine. You have a really rad fleet of vehicles and projects going on.
It needs to come in the shop soon!
You can't take that to Sema, it actually has driveshafts 😂. Great content, love this truck!
Thanks! It was definitely less flashy than most rigs there
@@thedirtheadshedbuilt better than most others there im sure.
I always see ARB and Yukon lockers used, but I went with an Ox Locker in my build. I liked the manual locking function of it. I'd love to hear your opinion on them.
I’ve seen the original version of the cable locker become inoperable…. I guess the new version and air actuator works well
That arc Droid is going to be a game changer in the shop, just seeing what the grind hard crew has done with theirs your gonna love it.
I agree. Just need to get comfortable with the programming
@@thedirtheadshed no doubt ,thank God it has the trace feature lol.
Your videos have really come a long way in a short time! Great work! Love your UA videos!!!! Been watching DED AGAIN! Miss it!
Thank you! I miss ded too. The budget to do crazy builds and adventures was awesome
I love that truck!
It’s a good’un
Love the content Dave. Chassisear is a good tool for helping pinpoint noises in components and isolating specific part failures within components.
I need to see if my friends have that
I parallel your route - but I go through east Nevada and due south from Twin Falls. 961 miles. I know most don't like it but I find it beautiful (well, except for the Las Vegas dump)...
I love that southern Idaho high desert
Hey Dave your hood light looked a little glitchy when you closed it. Maybe that's you power drain.
It shuts off. I have triple checked. The battery ended up being bad. Had to get a new one on the drive home
guess you need a water tub under that thing now, glad to see the 4x4 contend
Gotta mix it up
keep on keeping on Dave
I’m doing my best!
Hate to see your work banged up. Maybe relegate it too smaller trails. Super cool and well built truck.
UA was the hardest week of wheeling I have planned for this one
Thanks, Dave, lovin' these builds! You have all the cool stuff lol.
Thanks! It is some cool stuff! I get overwhelmed by how much work everything needs sometimes
Great build and rebuild Dave 👍 Although the real Ultimate Adventure is only using the 1 minute Permatex "The Right Stuff" gasket maker for any and all sealing jobs! 😂 (I think I've scraped off as much of the 1 minute as I've successfully installed before it started setting up... Usually because instead of wasting half an hour to go buy a tube of 90 minute that either set up or I ran out of, I'll spend half a day wasting all my 1 minute, then go buy some 90 minute anyway, so that way when I REALLY need the 1 minute I only have the 90, which may be no good by that point because I usually lose the cap or don't plug the tubes... Now just reverse those two products and that's basically how I do every project... )🤔🤣👍
Sounds like you’re a day late and a dollar short, but in the gasket world
@@thedirtheadshed precisely 😄 BTW It would definitely be fun to watch you go take a visiting/working/wheeling vacation with Grindhard, Matt's Offroad, and FabRats too! Paul from FabRats has mentioned he wishes he had your magic metal brain in several vids relating to suspension setups, doing a 4x4 link setup on bags, or just about having certain fab work look and work great on the first try 🤣👍He and his wife were big DED fans, and I think he mentioned either getting to finally meet or talk to you at some point after all those various comments he always made while building awesome junk. Out of all the somewhat well known 4x4/build channels I'd say he and his wife/camera operator/finance department head would appreciate some kind of week long crossover build like few others would! Ya know since you have so much free time.. and aren't behind on every single youtube and life related activity like most other small team or one man band content creators! 😉 Thanks for all the hard work and awesome content Dave 👍 (Paul also owns a homemade death trap lathe that might be worth the drive just to see... Maybe just stay atleast 20 feet away... Behind a vehicle or toolbox if available anytime it's spinning and use maximum safety squints 🫣)
Dave, love watching your fab work & builds over the years.
An observation from the bleachers….
If you experience some twist in your rear control arms while out wheeling, consider this design change. An enclosed shape (4-sided square, rectangle, or tube) resists twist better than an open channel (3-sided) of equivalent wall thickness. Think twisty OE stamped front & rear control arms. If you were to mount the shock above the CA using heavy-duty tabs on each side of the box, you’d have a link much more resistant to twist. Twisting may have been why the original shock bent.
Think Pre-Runners & SCORE race trucks.
It’s not the metal that is twisting. I have Jonny joint style rode ends front and rear. I just need to make some wobble stoppers for the frame side rod end.
So much to like in this video. I look forward to seeing what you make with the ArcDroid, and I hope you get the gear noise figured out soon.
The arcdroid will be a great addition to the shop
Great video again Dave , keep them coming brother .
I appreciate it! Will do
i was watching this and was thinking that i need to figure out what the table is and 2 seconds later your talking about it,
The little plasma table with the removable slats? Yeah. I got this one from Eastwood. Super handy
Dude I love this truck so much you should bring it out to Kaiser Mead and get some shots I would love to see this thing out here! This is my same channel just a different channel
I definitely should. Need to get some good photos
@@thedirtheadshed let's make it happen especially because this year has been Great with no snow I mean the snow gets great pictures but no snow gives you a better shot
I hope you get that rear differential issue resolved soon! Love the truck though!
I’ll get it sorted . Eventually
Such an awesome truck, hope you get the noise/ howling tracked down!
Thank you! I’ll get it figured out
32:32 every battery charger I've ever used has the same problem. 😂
They all have some issue . At least one
Rear sump pan, big bulk covered, top secret, might be going in there. Hmmm, v8 for the mustang ii?!?!?!
Not the Mustang
Oh ya... I forgot butter and water don't mix haha, that's going to be awesome!
Dont forget the chips!
I shrink i got some of those tgi Fridays potato skins chips this trip
Any chance you could triangulate the rear arms, lose the rear pan hard, and use the geometry to center the axle keeping the shocks from bending and also giving more flex
The amount of flex isn’t limited by having a panhard bar. Shock eyelets bent because the link has more movement than the heim in the shock. It needs wobble stoppers on the frame side to stop that from happening
@@thedirtheadshed thinking about it again - would the tire contact the inner fender before the panhard frame mount contacts the axle - or axle side mount contacts the frame?
I have an OTA setup on my jeep I built from JKS axle side and a RC frame side mount and I think the tire stuffs first. And the shock definitely limits the down travel… this reminds me that I need air bumps.
Just by building it the way you want and like, I guarantee the quality is better than half the SEMA builds. And it's functional to boot
The fact he wheeled it a week let alone just driving it is proof it's too good for SEMA
It definitely gets driven more than most
I am looking forward to getting the Accutune Fox coilovers I have on my project. I think what Accutune offers is awesome. For the same price as other retailers they will re-valve your shock to suit your application, instead of using off the shelf valving. The valving really should be tuned based on weight and spring rate and Accutune basically does that for free. They let you select different ride characteristics so you can have a comfortable ride, or a ride more tailored for performance.
Dave, have you ever tried balance beads in big tires like this? My tire guy couldn't get my 37's balanced with weights so he put beads in them. My truck isn't ready yet so I have no idea if they will work.
I agree 100 percent. AccuTune is a hidden gem. These rears are dialed in now. I have yet to see balance beads work
Love the content! Whats the exhaust setup on the truck? Tempted to build something for mine but i hate the v10 highway drone so im apprehensive
It is just a single 3” cat back with a Hushpower muffler
Love the truck. Did you ever check your MPG on this trip?
Yeah. It was 10.5-11.5
Great video Dave, really enjoyed the content. Maybe you should do a video on some of the areas you drive through on your way to different events. Thanks for taking the time to show us the area.
Oh yeah. I enjoy it. Watch my video where I drive to Colorado to start the onx Offroad build challenge. It was fun
That’s a sweet rig. Adjust the dishwasher? 😅
I had to install a new one a week ago
A cougar or Lincoln that had the independent rear suspension
For what?
For the algorithm!
I appreciate it
You are a mile crusher !!! Hope you get the rearend figured out nothing's more frustrating than changing everything and still having the same problem
Right !! I was definitely frustrated