Hey if you do come to No Name come over and say hello I'll be there Wednesday before helping set up and I'll leave Sunday morning Sorry you got covid and couldn't finish your truck in time but there is always next year I've been looking at aftermarket kits for the 4 link setup but I think if I do it I'll just get a back half kit from some one and cut the frame and weld it in Last question how long was shipping on the hood?
@lowerysgarage6 күн бұрын
I was hoping to get to talk to you there, I have an awesome idea for 4 link kit that will allow you to keep the stock tank if you want to. It took 12 weeks to get my hood from the time I ordered it
@travismopargarage49496 күн бұрын
@@lowerysgarage looking forward to seeing you
@CubbyLogsdon7 күн бұрын
Hang in there I think mopar people are going to start building these trucks mopar cars are over priced my Dart burned so im putting my 408 and trans in a 1985 dodge your helping me with it Thank you so much
@lowerysgarage6 күн бұрын
Dodge cars have definitely went crazy, way too expensive for me. I have been into D150 for 30 years.
@kevintaylor77407 күн бұрын
Excellent video! Love the hood! I feel attacked...lol. just kidding. You are correct in saying my Z tie rod links didn't correct anything. They were necessary for frame clearance. Because my severely lowered ride height using van control arms I had to raise my tie rod pivot at the spindle a lot to bring bump steer back to a reasonable amount.
@lowerysgarage6 күн бұрын
I definitely wasn't attracting you. I'm just trying to help people and maybe keep someone else from making some of the mistakes that I have in the past. Thank you for watching
@patrickflowers234914 күн бұрын
Doing that mod would trip people out where I live,looks great.
@lowerysgarage14 күн бұрын
Thank you, and thanks for watching
@robertlipsey605622 күн бұрын
Whatever happened to the Jeepster S10 project? I’m not going to watch any more of your videos. What good is it if we never see the completed project?
@lowerysgarage22 күн бұрын
Well, the jeepster is on hold while I finish my truck. I'm sorry you feel that way. But I have to put my money and time on my projects as I see fit. No one else. Thank you for watching.
@expressogino397123 күн бұрын
Nice job and explanation on the rack install. What is your procedure to find the center of the rack?
@lowerysgarage23 күн бұрын
You can pull the boots and measure the body of the rack . Then divide it by half. Thank you for watching
@Mopar31823 күн бұрын
Better Mr huff and puff lol😅
@lowerysgarage23 күн бұрын
thanks for watching
@keenejunk69723 күн бұрын
1st lol
@lowerysgarage23 күн бұрын
Awesome, thanks for watching
@CubbyLogsdon27 күн бұрын
Im buiding a 1985 dodge 408 with a 8.8 rear end you can run a 13 31 tire on a 14 inch wheel Great trucks
@lowerysgarage26 күн бұрын
I have been a d150 fan since 86 when I got my first one
@CubbyLogsdon26 күн бұрын
@@lowerysgarage Im glad people like you are helping us with our trucks Thank you
@lowerysgarage26 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching
@expressogino3971Ай бұрын
Looking forward to the rack install video!
@lowerysgarage29 күн бұрын
Hope to be putting the rack on this week
@expressogino3971Ай бұрын
Hi, what is a "Jonny joint"?
@lowerysgarageАй бұрын
@expressogino3971 Jonny Joints were built by John Currey for off-road, rock crawlers, and are kind of like hime joints . But are heavier, Teflon lined, rebuildable, and grease able. I hope that helps
@expressogino3971Ай бұрын
@@lowerysgarage Thanks for the reply. Nice idea that you did there. I will now subscribe to your channel.
@lowerysgarageАй бұрын
@@expressogino3971 thank you
@johnglave7958Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, prepping my truck for installation this weekend
@lowerysgarageАй бұрын
Have fun!
@DWGarageProjectАй бұрын
Seeing how beefy the swedge tubes and links are, are making me rethink the size of my setup 😅 i got some baby little heim joints, but theyre the size used by a drag racer i know
@lowerysgarageАй бұрын
I'm making two different kits. The heavier kit I made is better for street use and can be rebuilt. The other is a little lighter. But has more travel.
@mikemorgan4726Ай бұрын
Nice video Jim
@lowerysgarageАй бұрын
Thank you
@yamhammer2 ай бұрын
What engine is going into truck?
@lowerysgarage2 ай бұрын
408 sbc
@General28552 ай бұрын
Looks damn good Anthony, can't wait to see it when I get down your way with Ruby.
@lowerysgarage2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching
@kevintaylor77402 ай бұрын
I know your pain/aggravation... I made parts for the s10 crowd.... I offered to make d150 upper control arms, lol. Hang in there!!
@lowerysgarage2 ай бұрын
I'm not going to stop, I will just keep working at it and adding more parts
@danbuchner14942 ай бұрын
I am one of the guys that is interested in your kit After I commented the next day I was informed that I am going in to have my shoulder replaced I still want the kit I live in Canada I didnt mean to ghost you I will be down for about 5 months Sorry
@lowerysgarage2 ай бұрын
I had my shoulder repaired a few years ago. It was hard to get over. I hope that you heal up quickly
@IndirectConnection12 ай бұрын
The most important part, is the gratitude and self respect you get from doing it yourself!
@lowerysgarage2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching
@glopez91402 ай бұрын
I'd love to lower my pop top RC on a 2wd chassis. But $ says to fix what I got before I move on. My wife's 79 super beetle has been taking my $$ for now 😂
@lowerysgarage2 ай бұрын
That's cool, I have wanted to build a beetle, but have not gotten around to it yet. Thank you for watching
@Mohawk622 ай бұрын
Nice 👍
@lowerysgarage2 ай бұрын
I need to get paint on it by the end of July if I want to make it to No Name Nationals
@garymarrs22702 ай бұрын
I've got 2 trucks that are 2wd that I'll sending to the scrap yard I'll pull the radius arms for you if you want for free of course
@lowerysgarage2 ай бұрын
That would great , send me a email to [email protected] and we can work something out.
I know of several people who can weld sheet metal and you can't tell the was ever a hole period!!!! They were absolute magicians!!!
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
Ok
@DWGarageProject3 ай бұрын
I was considering Johnny Joints on just one end of my bars, as my mounting is different than yours. Infinite articulation angle and im using a Heim joint on the A arm. I still have my factory bars and a machine shop down the road if I find that the lower control arms are unstable while driving. I dont see it deflecting more than factory L chassis mopars from 2006 to 2024.
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I always enjoy seeing how other people tackle this in different ways. Sounds cool
Great video! You can't make everyone happy all the time. There is no one size fits all in custom fabrication!
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@yamhammer3 ай бұрын
Don't be ashamed of making money on these kits. Most guys can't fabricate them and would rather buy. It's capitalism at its finest
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I know that I shouldn't worry about the price as much as I do, but I came up really poor and remember the small thing being unattainable. That's a big part of how I learned to do what I do.
@DWGarageProject3 ай бұрын
The best product is one that's made to order, profitable, and doesn't cost you anything if you don't make them. My gauge panels for these trucks have been doing fine with that strategy. If someone is complaining about the price, then they can make their own if they can that is.
@garymarrs22703 ай бұрын
I want to see how much total weight you lose when you install the rack. I'd love to do this on a 4wd dodge.
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I'm hoping that when it's all done the truck is around 3100 lbs
@TheBackroomCollective3 ай бұрын
Just got my 1st 1983 D150.... last 3 days I've had so much fun starting to build my dream truck. Can't wait to see your progress w this one. Definitely subscribing to see it come together!!!
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I hope you enjoy, Thank you for watching.
@kevintaylor77403 ай бұрын
And if I remember correctly a Corvette C4 power rack is 26 inches from Pivot Point to Pivot Point and 5 1/2 travel.
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
When I get around to it, I am doing a power rack on a d150. I will be using a Mustang 2 rack. It has 6in. of travel and 24.25in between the pivot points. That's as close as I could to the stock drag link. Thank you for watching
@kevintaylor77403 ай бұрын
In general... a rack and pinion vehicle will have shorter spindle arms than a gearbox spindle arm. I did a narrowed Pinto rack on an S10 but kept the S10 spindles and lost turning radius because the spindle arms were too long.
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
The only reason I didn't go into using shorter spindle arms is that it's not really an option with stock d150 spindle. Changing to deferent spindle openings hole new can of worms. Thank you for watching and commenting
@DWGarageProject3 ай бұрын
Nailed it perfectly! Suspension geometry is an elusive beast for most people and even being an alignment tech some things have stopped crossing my mind since I never work on custom suspensions. Your content is pure gold sir.
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm just trying to help other people work through some of the VooDoo that is front suspension
@yamhammer3 ай бұрын
Curious to see how the input on steering gear will clear frame and exhaust. Awaiting results
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
Me to lol , no I think I have a idea how to make it work. Thank you for watching.
@travismopargarage49493 ай бұрын
Good info I'm enjoying the channel You have a new subscriber I also have a d150 channel I'll be looking for the next videos on this and may follow suit with my truck
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm happy that you like the content. I try to show what a person can do in small at home shop with some basic tools and some inspiration. I saw you have a channel. I will be checking it out later today.
@theramchargers3 ай бұрын
still wondering if these will work on the bagged Ramcharger ... besides that i know a guy with a stash of these
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I think they would fit . But without looking at it, I can't be sure. I would be interested in buying stock bars. Go to Lowery's garage Facebook page and dm me.
@gertv67773 ай бұрын
I would be interested to hear the weight of that front crossmember when you get it cut off
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I will be letting everyone know the weight in my next video.
@garymarrs22703 ай бұрын
Great video keep them coming subscribed I would love to do a rack on a w series
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
That would be a challenge, but I think it would be cool, and thank you for watching and subscribing
@MOTORvatedCARnage3 ай бұрын
Another dodge brother! Subscribed!!
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@DWGarageProject3 ай бұрын
Ive seen a drag racer in Clovis CA who had his truck on street outlaws fastest in America put tension struts towards the rear of the chassis, which is how i got the idea, i thought me and him were the only ones haha But you are using a piece of the original tension strut in your swedge bar where i didnt. I'm looking forward to see how it all comes out, new subscriber here.
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
Thank you
@DWGarageProject3 ай бұрын
I did something similar just a few days ago, also on my latest video. I have bracing brackets designed and going to get them cut and welded in hopefully this weekend. No more factory tension struts loading and flexing the front cross member!
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I watched your video and I enjoyed watching deferent people aproch the the same problem. I subscribe to your channel
@mikemccallon69573 ай бұрын
I did it for the power steering rack. I run bags and it sets very low . I run hiems in the rear and rubber in the front instead of using the factory arm .
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I would like to see a pic of your setup
@mikemccallon69573 ай бұрын
I have the arms to the rear on my d350 . And I will be doing power rack on it .
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
That's cool
@Mopar3183 ай бұрын
Use 90 aerostar van rack ends work perfect length
@lowerysgarage3 ай бұрын
I'm not running power steering
@enjoythesho19924 ай бұрын
What size are your wheels ?
@lowerysgarage4 ай бұрын
15x4 on the front and 15x10 in the back
@DanielBerry-cx3gy4 ай бұрын
I used to sell that panel bond, and we tested the durability. It's definitely as strong as welding (when done properly, like you have done). You're doing great work and I look forward for the next update on the truck!!!
@lowerysgarage4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I have wanted to a do a pull test weld vs panel bond on like 18 gage steel.
@DonChui-nm6dw4 ай бұрын
Love your videos on the 48 Jeepster I have a 1949 jeep sir thinking about putting it on a S-10 frame. I’ve had this in the family since the 70s. It’s all original. I drive it around and process of putting a new collection in it right now, but I think I’m gonna put a S-10 frame underneath it with a four-cylinder, five speed what do you think?
@lowerysgarage4 ай бұрын
I think your Jeepster would be awesome and I love the the back story of it being in your family for so long. I can't wait to get back to work on my jeepster when the drag truck is done.