DO THIS Before It's Too Late! Chevy Colorado Frame Stiffeners

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @BadlandIndustries
    @BadlandIndustries Год назад +10

    Since Jason welded on it, the warranty is voided LMAO

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Come on man! One tack weld can’t do that much damage right?! 🥹

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад +3

      I'll allow it

    • @lpmorify
      @lpmorify Год назад +4

      A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't.

  • @jonathanblack3351
    @jonathanblack3351 Год назад +3

    I can’t get enough of the Bison upgrade videos!!! Love this

    • @PNW_Bison
      @PNW_Bison 11 месяцев назад

      Appreciate you! Thanks so much for watching

  • @brady9169
    @brady9169 Год назад +10

    Not many people who support the colorado offroad platform. Love your series!

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад +5

      Thanks! Means a lot. Yeah we have a couple more planned things. But the checklist is pretty well finished.

  • @lpmorify
    @lpmorify Год назад +7

    a grinder and paint makes me the welder I aint. lol.....good stuff. always enjoyed the Chris' Colorado content.

  • @TinkerersAdventure
    @TinkerersAdventure Год назад +4

    Love the dial indicator measurement!

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад +3

      Credit to Nate for that! I’m really glad we did that test. It was very interesting.

  • @BADD400
    @BADD400 Год назад +2

    Good video Jason. Good to see Chris’ Bison again.

  • @Curtis1984
    @Curtis1984 5 месяцев назад

    It's nice you guys are having fun, not being too serious but still competent. 👍

  • @koalafan1576
    @koalafan1576 Год назад +3

    Looks good. I never thought that off roading could damage my truck like that. Of course I haven’t done anything serious as of yet. Great video. I need to catch up. My next project is fender flares.

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад +2

      If you don’t have a lot of weight in the bed then you’ll likely be fine. This popped up for the first time on that Oregon trip.

    • @koalafan1576
      @koalafan1576 Год назад

      @@JasonExplainsThings I just read Oregon Trail 🤦‍♂️🤪

  • @chevycoloradoinalaska7018
    @chevycoloradoinalaska7018 Год назад +2

    Cool, video guys. I have a 2016 chevy colorado and I was wondering about a way to stiffen up the frame as well. I do a lot of off-roading and yes the bed of my truck has tapped the back of the cab of the track a few times.

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart9146 Год назад +2

    Great video, thanks Jason 👍😁

  • @___asd159gh43
    @___asd159gh43 Год назад +2

    love moab brewery. make sure you stop in to Proper!

  • @True77
    @True77 Год назад +3

    There's so much science happening in this video. Would you just look at all that science. 😂

  • @BowTied69
    @BowTied69 Год назад +3

    I am I reading it correctly that welding the stiffener braces in reduced the total flex by 0.06"? I would have expected much more than 1/16" difference. Is the frame flex forward of that area too?

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад +5

      The guys did a good job on the testing. Frames have flex but it's possible a better flex test would have been pulling the hitch down to simulate tongue weight. Since we see failure at that hole the plates allow for the frame to flex as it was designed to do and yet strengthen the failure point. The vast amount of people who have installed these notice a significant reduction in the bed bouncing around and contacting the cab.

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад +1

      Good idea on the tongue weight test. We'll definitely keep everyone updated if more frame touching occurs or doesn't. Since it's now been reinforced and the cab is already dented in, I believe it's fair to say it would take a significant hit to make the bed touch the cab again.

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад +1

      @@JasonExplainsThings the goal was to reduce the possibility of damage or at least increase the strength near the failure point. That said, frames bend and flex so I'm not surprised the test only showed a ~10% strength increase. The metal thickness of the frame at that crumple zone is now ~50% thicker. I also incorporated the crumple zone into the plate so that in the event of a significant rear end accident it should still crumple there.

  • @rickmcmhan2296
    @rickmcmhan2296 8 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful truck I love it

  • @robertmoulton2656
    @robertmoulton2656 7 месяцев назад +1

    I put the AEV transmission skid on . I would still be having nightmares about those carrage head bolts if i hadn't made the executive decision to throw them in the bush and install hex head bolts . Makes you wonder about the designer 🤔

  • @scotw67
    @scotw67 Год назад +1

    How much weight do you typically carry in the bed and on your racks when you’re off roading?

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад

      That'd be a Chris question. But the tent isn't light. GFC says it weighs 135 lbs, but it's likely more.

    • @scotw67
      @scotw67 Год назад

      @@JasonExplainsThings yep. It looks like he’s got quite a bit back there.

  • @pedernordberg5573
    @pedernordberg5573 Год назад +1

    I remember watching the press release of this generation of Colorado and they were claiming a fully box frame stronger than the c channel Tacoma. So I am surprised this truck flexes.
    I would have like to see the same test with the Tacoma.

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад

      Yeah, we'll see. This is not an issue I'm experiencing. I don't carry much weight. I do a fair amount of towing but not off-road. I've mostly seen people (like Nate from Dirt Lifestyle) only need to modify or reinforce the frame when they start doing extensive suspension modifications... axle swaps and such.

  • @arvadaangler1984
    @arvadaangler1984 5 месяцев назад

    First I wanted to thank you guys for all of the bison videos. I’ve been looking at getting these plates welded on, however I was reading heat from welding can weaken the frame, was this something you were concerned with?

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  5 месяцев назад +1

      From our research it shouldn’t damage the frame provided it’s done properly and you don’t burn all the way through the steel. We were careful to first tack it in place and then work around the plate and allowing it to cool a few times.
      But yeah we are not pros as we freely admit.

    • @arvadaangler1984
      @arvadaangler1984 5 месяцев назад

      @@JasonExplainsThings I’ve come to a similar conclusion from what I’ve been able to find online. Seriously though, I really do appreciate all your videos, I actually did S tech switches, Baja designs lights on my truck front + rear and your video helped a ton.

  • @HeadedNrth
    @HeadedNrth Год назад +1

    Another great vid, what soft top is on your Tacoma?

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад +1

      Made by Softopper. I need to do a video covering it. It's been on my truck for a year. :-)

    • @HeadedNrth
      @HeadedNrth Год назад

      @@JasonExplainsThings please do! Let us know how it is without having side windows. I’m guessing major blind spots?

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад

      It’s not bad honestly. Only visibility negative is the back flexible window like to collect dust, frost and ice. It’s harder to keep clear than glass.

    • @HeadedNrth
      @HeadedNrth Год назад

      @@JasonExplainsThings I’ve heard on old trick for keeping soft top windows clean is rub bananas on it. Could be a fun video to try different methods. thanks for the responses!

  • @kelseyhayes8171
    @kelseyhayes8171 Год назад +1

    I wonder how this kit would work if you have the 589 Fab rear shock kit that moves the rear shocks outside the frame?

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад +2

      Just cut the front loop where you can't weld

    • @kelseyhayes8171
      @kelseyhayes8171 Год назад +1

      @@BadlandIndustries Yeah, I was thinking that. I don't think cutting a bit from the looped part of the bracket will diminish any strength from the bracket once it's welded on.

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад +3

      @@kelseyhayes8171 strength is achieved around the crumple zone. The loop was more for locating then much else.

  • @seannordeen5019
    @seannordeen5019 5 месяцев назад

    I was looking at a 4x4 Colorado that was already semi-built that seemed to be on the cheaper side. But then noticed the CarFax said past frame damage and passed on it. I suspect the issue was the one you are trying to prevent with this mod.

  • @lpmorify
    @lpmorify Год назад +1

    I fixed my Colorado frame flex problems, I traded in my 2019 Colorado for a Subaru. >.

    • @MenOfArmz
      @MenOfArmz 5 месяцев назад

      not everyone needs a lifestyle ZR2

  • @lomosaltatho3008
    @lomosaltatho3008 Год назад +1

    I ordered the frame stiffeners and after watching the entire video I realized they won’t work with the 589 shock relocation kit that I already have welded I place…..

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад +1

      So I believe they will. You’ll need to notch a part of the plate off. The Badland Industries guy said that to another guy asking that question.

    • @lomosaltatho3008
      @lomosaltatho3008 Год назад

      @@JasonExplainsThings I’ll try that when they arrive

    • @NateMob0102
      @NateMob0102 Год назад

      You'll just trim the front loop, the added strength is behind the shock mount.

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад

      Essentially cut the loop where you can't weld. Ideally you would install these plates before the shock relocation but there's no reason you can't install the plates after the fact.

    • @jonathanblack3351
      @jonathanblack3351 Год назад +1

      589 Fab just introduced a stiffener that works with the relocation kit. Brand new product

  • @cowthedestroyer
    @cowthedestroyer Год назад +1

    Thats crazy that those trucks would roll off the factory floor with that massive flaw. I mean thats normal for a chevy to do that after the normal chevy rust kicks in and the frame folds in on itself.
    Might as well bite the bullet and do a w150 frame swap. Wouldnt have diff glitter issues and have a frame that would last 10 lifetimes

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад

      Oh snap! In all fairness this only presents itself after some pretty extreme off-roading. Although some of the broken frame photos I found were also from towing heavy. The truck is rated up to 7000 lbs. Maybe it shouldn’t be? 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад +1

      @@JasonExplainsThings 3rd gen tuchs are rated at 7700 and they moved the crumple zone back behind the bump pad like I suggested in my installation video

    • @cowthedestroyer
      @cowthedestroyer Год назад

      @@JasonExplainsThings I think alot of trucks now are over rated on their towing cap and thats seen by the sheer amount of diffs being shredded recently.
      I know a guy at work who brags about how "heavy" he tows with his 4 banger diesel and i would pay for a full diff service to see the inside of it and the bearings. I dont think he actually tows heavy and hes full of shit but no way should those frames flex and bend like that. I dont know about you but the roads around here can be bad enough that off roading can happen on the road very easily.

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад +1

      @@BadlandIndustries Awesome. Yeah the new truck really did a good job fixing all the common issues. Seems like maybe a few more are popping up related to electronics.

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад +1

      @@JasonExplainsThings yeah they did an update last week that failed. Seemed to only affect a few trucks all toll.

  • @EvanLong-u4d
    @EvanLong-u4d Месяц назад

    You need flex in the frame. Otherwise you stress the joints and contact point bits. Look up mechanical engineering frame flexion. If your truck is flexing and not breaking its working as designed. Under load it Needs to flex. 101

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Месяц назад

      It still does flex. I’d encourage some research into this common issue with Colorados.

  • @mattandrickadventures8416
    @mattandrickadventures8416 Год назад +1

    Too much weight on the upper portion of the bed. The weight needs to be kept much lower in the bed.

  • @007diego2
    @007diego2 Год назад

    Wait. Is this a legitimate 4x4 vehicle designed for off-road then the back beds separate? Then when you go to fix it and weld it, it voids the warranty? Y’all help me understand. You fix a defect in a vehicle designed to go off road and then the company that designed that vehicle tells you that the warranty no longer valid? I don’t understand.

    • @BowTied69
      @BowTied69 Год назад +2

      People call it a defect but it isn't. It is an intentional design for occupant protection in a rear end crash allowing the frame to aborb the impact. It is not a problem if towing heavy, high payload, OR off-roading. But combine these things and creates a potential. If you have a heavy payload or are towing, and going off-road, then stiffening the frame may be a consideration.

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад +1

      ​@@BowTied69"safety feature"

  • @rickmcmhan2296
    @rickmcmhan2296 8 месяцев назад

    Looks like a mig welder

  • @MenOfArmz
    @MenOfArmz 5 месяцев назад

    The tent was installed way too forward to begin with.

  • @KevinGentry-o6k
    @KevinGentry-o6k Год назад

    Engineering 101. Lol I would buy a Toyota. They last longer and hold values better for a reason.

    • @JasonExplainsThings
      @JasonExplainsThings  Год назад

      Chris. You knew this one was coming. 😉 Yeah I love my 4Runner and Tacoma. I appreciate the Colorado too. And I’m glad Chevy fixed many of the big issues with the new gen.

    • @aevnate4140
      @aevnate4140 Год назад

      If you like Toyotas, Jason has a bunch of videos about his Green 3rd gen.

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад

      i can make frame plate for the tacomas too lol

    • @aevnate4140
      @aevnate4140 Год назад +1

      @@BadlandIndustries Make plates to box the frame on 2nd and 3rd gen tacomas!

    • @BadlandIndustries
      @BadlandIndustries Год назад

      @@aevnate4140 I'll consider it. I have access to both vehicles and a 3d scanner.