Strange Airbag Suspension System Ep 3 - 1939 Hudson Rat Rod Part 13

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
  • The third video in a series about fabricating a front suspension airbag system that incorporates torsion bars as well. This relates to the wishbone suspension of pick-ups like Isuzu, Nissan Hardbody and Ford Courier.
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Комментарии • 158

  • @ODGColornChrome
    @ODGColornChrome Год назад +13

    These episodes are so cool Duff! The rest of the world doesn't know anything about Africa. Not only are you building an awesome rod, but you are giving us a glimpse of a whole new world!! Very cool!

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 Год назад +3

    Thanks for another Sunday matinee Div! I always look forward to whats up in the forest shop...peace🍺

  • @andrewwalizer8525
    @andrewwalizer8525 Год назад +3

    Thanks Diff for another great video

  • @brycechessum4684
    @brycechessum4684 Год назад +1

    Loving the bushcraft engineering in this build Div, youre a clever bastard

  • @donniehodge2548
    @donniehodge2548 Год назад +3

    Another good one Diff KEEP THEM COMING 👏🇺🇲👍

  • @TheCrackerBox
    @TheCrackerBox Год назад +2

    Thanks for another my Brother !!

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 Год назад +4

    Awesome morning brother another awesome adventure with my brother you are a true craftsman that exceeds every challenge you are faced with keep doing what you do brother and please keep the videos coming and have a lekka one brother

  • @DjDubStak
    @DjDubStak Год назад +1

    That bonus vid was priceless 😅

  • @robertbaker5130
    @robertbaker5130 Год назад +3

    Sometimes a trip to town give you a new ideas

  • @randymorgan7714
    @randymorgan7714 Год назад +3

    Nice work as always 😎

  • @ishsiriram8286
    @ishsiriram8286 Год назад +1

    Looking Good Div...Slowly but surely. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ODGColornChrome
    @ODGColornChrome Год назад +2

    Great work Duff!

  • @DavidRoper-zf1ul
    @DavidRoper-zf1ul Год назад +4

    coming along nicely Div, looking lekka man, unique way of cleaning your work clothes !

  • @brunocoutant4204
    @brunocoutant4204 Год назад +2

    One thing after one and one problem after one...😊
    Nice job.
    Bruno from France.

  • @matthewfocke5360
    @matthewfocke5360 Год назад +2

    Duiff,, A great video! I really enjoyed it!..God bless you and yours.

  • @jimcarlisle2309
    @jimcarlisle2309 Год назад +3

    Great work, love your Videos Murrysville PA USA!

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 Год назад +2

    It’s really coming along nicely 👍👍

  • @keysangler247
    @keysangler247 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing another great video.

  • @donames6941
    @donames6941 Год назад +1

    Love the song playing in the back ground

  • @NzLand3r
    @NzLand3r Год назад +2

    Uncle Dif will emerge victorious again.🍔

  • @StreetTruckGarage
    @StreetTruckGarage Год назад +3

    Cant wait to see this one in real life..

  • @davidclare955
    @davidclare955 Год назад +2

    It's looking great

  • @usmc.39rat24
    @usmc.39rat24 Год назад +1

    It's looking great Div I am enjoying watching this build.

  • @Roger-hq1yt
    @Roger-hq1yt Год назад +3

    Brilliant, i used to scrub my jeans wjth neat detergent and a scrubbing brush then rinse before a machine wash

  • @rattyphilips9247
    @rattyphilips9247 Год назад +2

    Have a lekka day from NZ

  • @woodbineshark
    @woodbineshark Год назад +2

    great work as usual Duff, very inspiring ! thank you for posting

  • @geoffreymills9932
    @geoffreymills9932 Год назад +2

    That's a great looking setup Div, I'm diggin it

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 Год назад +1

    It's coming along great, can't wait, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

  • @jeffreychristen8462
    @jeffreychristen8462 Год назад +1

    Fine work Dif!

  • @rickm5806
    @rickm5806 Год назад +1

    that Sir, was a hoot!

  • @sherylryan7038
    @sherylryan7038 Год назад +6

    Another awesome technical episode you never disappoint one of the best on you tube

  • @johnwesner3935
    @johnwesner3935 Год назад +3

    Hey Diff, I've got about half my socks in the drawer with holes from welding sparks. I've found the solution!:) No socks!:) And the burn will heal!:) Thanks for another great visit to South Africa forest! Keep up the good work.!

  • @lesorcierharleyus5543
    @lesorcierharleyus5543 Год назад +3

    Good man 👍👍

  • @stashwaxroller1740
    @stashwaxroller1740 Год назад +3

    Hey Div ! Dude !!! I always learn something from your channel ! This time some great fab work , and awesome machine work , but power washing the jeans was the best ! Not everybody could pull of wearing a purple towel man !!!!!!!!!!

  • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
    @RaysLaughsAndLyrics Год назад +1

    Ya can' t build a Rat Rod without Classical Gas🎼.. 🗣 A bit of Argon and bottle of O2 doesn't hurt either. Good to see you back and in good form. Thanks for sharing and most of all.. Caring. 👍🏁

  • @bradpage8967
    @bradpage8967 Год назад +2

    This is really interesting to watch this suspension develop! Also I really like your hold down clamp on your welding table! I am going to copy that!!

  • @robertwilliams8010
    @robertwilliams8010 Год назад +1

    Very creative. Always thinking out of the box Div…I LOVE IT!👍. Great way to wash your pants too 🤣

  • @shotsrodder
    @shotsrodder Год назад +1

    Nice job Div. 👍

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 Год назад +1

    Running out of stuff in your location is a pain in the ass. Oh well, it gave you a chance to catch up on your chemical free laundry process! 👍 😃

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Год назад +1

    Div she is coming along very nicely so far. Love watching your videos. Seeing you work is always good to see. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.

  • @riaannel2766
    @riaannel2766 Год назад +1

    Oom Diff, lekker om te kyk, kalmeer 'n man na dag se geite by die werk. Lekka Boet!

  • @Macbetula-yl8wq
    @Macbetula-yl8wq Год назад +1

    Nice work 👍 laca .😎

  • @hailrazr786
    @hailrazr786 Год назад +2

    Looks good

  • @paulbryan4605
    @paulbryan4605 Год назад +4

    Always love hanging out with you and remembering what it was like to build rods with what you have or can make.long live the good old days. Build on my brother and all the best to you and your family.🛠️🤠

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 Год назад +1

    It will be very interesting to see how this suspension finally works out, because you will have torsion bar "spring" as well as airbag holding. Thanks Div.

  • @brentmclovin9332
    @brentmclovin9332 Год назад +1

    Great video!

  • @alm7707
    @alm7707 Год назад +1

    Say Duff. Don't forget that the torsion bars are going to twist too so the air bags will have to push further to compensate.

  • @albertdehn8381
    @albertdehn8381 Год назад +1

    I enjoy your work thanks for sharing 👍😀

  • @charlietabone6162
    @charlietabone6162 Год назад +1

    I love the character you are makes me laugh extra bonus watching your videos

  • @littlepaddy7444
    @littlepaddy7444 Год назад +1

    The suspension is looking great Div. It's like watching a serial, today I'm left wondering about the air supply and plumbing. See you next week.

  • @hoagiesherlin7732
    @hoagiesherlin7732 Год назад +1

    Another awesome video that truck is gonna be wicked man

  • @terrencebuller7676
    @terrencebuller7676 Год назад +5

    Hello Boet, this air bag suspension is really interesting, look forward to seeing how it all works. Nice work Div. Take care and have a Lekka day. 👍

  • @crazywickedcustoms7272
    @crazywickedcustoms7272 Год назад +1

    Good video, it was fun and informative. Thank you sir

  • @BritainsFinestBand
    @BritainsFinestBand Год назад +7

    You’re an inspiration to us home garage mechanics.

    • @JDWard-Jeepster
      @JDWard-Jeepster Год назад +1

      I Love your metal fabrication skills. I Love welding and precision grinding steel myself. I also know how to operate Lathes and Milling Machines when I have access to them. Because I live in the Philippines which is close to China I go through those cut off wheels which are cheap over here, buy them in packs of 10. Same thing with sanding discs that are made out of multi layered sandpaper. Like you it drives me crazy when I know I could have done something better but didn't. I know I am probably the only one who will see most of it......but I know the mistake or problem is there....Grrrrr 🙄 Over here in the Philippines supplies and parts can be a real chore to locate at times. I find myself chasing my tail sometimes trying to get things done but it does give me more time to watch inspirational videos like yours, Thank you for that 😊.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Thanks!

  • @GUE5TPA55
    @GUE5TPA55 Год назад +1

    My vote is for the Blue towel

  • @danielpancu9841
    @danielpancu9841 Год назад +1

    Sunday!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!

  • @glenmiller3783
    @glenmiller3783 Год назад +1

    That is a real Lekka suspension system

  • @bigalsvwratrod7346
    @bigalsvwratrod7346 Год назад +1

    So well thought out. It's going to be an epic build

  • @lightbarssirensaustralia
    @lightbarssirensaustralia Год назад +1

    Awesome stuff Diff :)

  • @robertamor3203
    @robertamor3203 Год назад +1

    nice one diff i always enjoy your vidios great ideas and craftmanship welding and fabwork see you next time have a good one bro

  • @ekim000
    @ekim000 Год назад +2

    That torsion bar extension setup is seriously smart.

  • @davidweidner1675
    @davidweidner1675 Год назад +1

    Great afternoon video Div have a Lekka one

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 Год назад +1

    Wow!... Lots Going On here.

  • @rwstillwater
    @rwstillwater Год назад +5

    Nice work, Diff. You make very entertaining videos. I like the pressure washer idea. I have to wash my garage clothes in a pail because the little woman won't put the dirty stuff in her washer.

  • @chuckdivel3600
    @chuckdivel3600 Год назад +2

    The story of are life always running out of something in the shop

  • @wallacejohnson316
    @wallacejohnson316 Год назад +1

    I really enjoy your work Wallace from New Orleans la let’s keep hot ridding man😎🎶👀

  • @chrismedaris4873
    @chrismedaris4873 Год назад +1

    Great video ty

  • @normansandds757
    @normansandds757 Год назад +1

    WHAT NO SOFTTERNER MAN AND LOVE YER SAFTY SANDELS LOL

  • @TheFrameoff
    @TheFrameoff Год назад +1

    very cool , it is good to have friends that are machinist , you can put a shield as well around the air bags so you get no punchers from say road debris . Build On Bro

  • @joshuadille5005
    @joshuadille5005 Год назад +1

    I was like what the heck is he doing lol ? It’s all coming together bow haha very nice fab skills man. Keep jammed brother!

  • @janwiersma1449
    @janwiersma1449 Год назад +2

    great progress on the ROD again , nice t see.
    with such a private place like You have Dif, and with the Camera shut-off i would not boughter wearing anything anymore for the rest of the day. 😁
    You got to be sure though that Dirk isn't dropping by later the day to "om wat los werkies te doen" on his RIDE while You are "kaal loop" 😄👍

  • @Grizzmakes
    @Grizzmakes Год назад +1

    Loads done this time.
    Mooi Man.

  • @dragontattooee
    @dragontattooee Год назад +3

    Great video Div, have a lekka one. Love the engineering set up for the airbags. You explained it well enough that I even understood

  • @tommyg7381
    @tommyg7381 Год назад +1

    Ìts gonna be a very cool setup.

  • @kurtludwig6962
    @kurtludwig6962 Год назад +1

    Nice Dif engineering on cross member.

  • @shedbythetracks
    @shedbythetracks Год назад +1

    I think you're on the right track. You move pretty fast for guy my age! Cheers from the shed

  • @garymallard4699
    @garymallard4699 Год назад +1

    I'm back..El Guapo....sorry i had to do my own work lately..getting busy again catching up on house repairs and other things...Springtime here in Canada..

  • @adamosborne4053
    @adamosborne4053 Год назад +1

    Always like to c what ur up to, thanks for the lesson brotha

  • @robbollom7396
    @robbollom7396 Год назад +1

    get engineering Diff, cant wait to see more.....HAHAHA jungle workshop laundry service hey

  • @crazywickedcustoms7272
    @crazywickedcustoms7272 Год назад +1

    Love it

  • @markrobertson9015
    @markrobertson9015 Год назад +1

    That's looking like some cool fabrication. I hope you have a patent on your ideas so someone else can't make a bunch of money on your invention. Can't wait to see how it works. The 60 to 62 Chevy Apache truck had a torsion bar front end to I put a block in between the middle of the bracket and the cross member with a longer bolt and it lowered my truck 2 inches without turning the torsion bar nuckle.. that way they weren't dragging on the ground. Take care div.

  • @user-oy5wo6rf4r
    @user-oy5wo6rf4r Год назад +1

    Hello Diff, Beautiful work good to see a Hudson getting attention. A quick comment - with 1500 pounds plus added with engine trans, cab etc. the torsion bars are going to be needing more twist than with an empty frame. I really enjoy your videos.; have brought 4 Hudsons back to life over the years,now I want a rough old mutt to modify, Thanks and all the best, Robert

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад

      Thank you. Yes, I can preload the torsion bars by turning them a notch or 2. If required.

  • @kerrypierre9494
    @kerrypierre9494 Год назад +4

    Another great episode Div, I enjoy watching your projects come together.
    Keep up the great work brother 👍🤘🔥🔥

  • @andrewmantle7627
    @andrewmantle7627 Год назад +1

    Awesome bonus footage Div. Although borderline stiffy causing stuff. I know you do your best, but still only borderline.

  • @tryphontournesol427
    @tryphontournesol427 Год назад +2

    Nice to see a video from RRFA popping out. I can't help myself from thinking that the bars of the machine shop say a lot about SA.

  • @stephenbrown571
    @stephenbrown571 Год назад +2

    When it comes to cutting disk. We’re going to start calling you ebenezer Scrooge. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hankpugh4980
    @hankpugh4980 Год назад +2

    I truly enjoy your fabrication videos. Looking forward to see the suspension in action.

  • @tienierabie7127
    @tienierabie7127 Год назад +1

    Fantasies Diff. Alles is so perfect gedoen.

  • @davidlester6092
    @davidlester6092 Год назад +2

    👍👍👍👍

  • @hemibreath
    @hemibreath Год назад +1

    Funny thing !
    I’m surprised RUclips didn’t have a problem with the background music 😮 or did they ?
    Nice job 👍

  • @user-zr2eg3bk2j
    @user-zr2eg3bk2j Год назад +4

    Where did you find that bench? Nice work Div..

  • @lewisanderson1521
    @lewisanderson1521 Год назад +1

    Yes, I can see the wisdom in you and that comes with years of experience. I enjoy watching every one of your videos. Knowledge is power. It appears you can make almost anything out of metal. How many years have you been a welder?

  • @kallibrand4106
    @kallibrand4106 Год назад +1

    Nice Div . Die crossmembers het mooi uitgekom . In die 90s het ons n ou gehelp met sy formula vee . Die suspension het min of meer dieselfde gewerk agter maar het net 1 coilover shock horisontaal gehad . Jy kan dalk wegkom met 1 bag .
    Op jou voor controlarms moet jy dalk die ball joints check laat hulle die travel kan handle . Jou werk is stunning . Ek geniet elke video en kannie wag vir die volgende 1 nie . God bless .

  • @DoonerF
    @DoonerF Год назад +2

    Everything is coming along well. Seems to be working out like you want. Looks really good.
    Are you thinking about shocks on the front? You’ll have to deal with the travel limitation there as well.
    Great job lekka boet!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  Год назад +1

      Yes, definitely shocks as well. Will get it figured out

  • @kobusjoubert401
    @kobusjoubert401 Год назад +1

    Your wife must love you for doing the washing like that

  • @johnnymac1580
    @johnnymac1580 2 месяца назад +1

    Don’t push yourself to hard or you’ll end up in the hospital Diff⚡️

  • @SuperSportstudio
    @SuperSportstudio Год назад +1

    👍

  • @nom8er
    @nom8er Год назад +1

    👍

  • @johndraper9065
    @johndraper9065 Год назад +1

    I thought I was the only one who said snazzy

  • @fueladdictiongarage7048
    @fueladdictiongarage7048 Год назад

    👍🏻🍺 i’m waiting for one of them, hot sparks to land between your toes, and we can see A true South African dance😂