Rebuilding a Totaled 2024 Ram 2500 Pickup. Part 1: Cutting The Frame in Half!

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What’s up guys and welcome back to the channel and today’s video we begin rebuilding the 2022 ram 2500 that was crashed in the right rear corner and needs a new frame section. We acquired an entire frame section from a friend and begin by stripping away all the parts and wires to expose the bare frame. The frame is sectioned from the factory in multiple spots and we will be using one of the sections towards the back of the cab to cut in our new frame end. The goal for this video is to have the frame cut in half and ready for the donor part to be installed.
#cummins #ram #diesel #rebuilding #salvage #totaled

[@taylormade710]

Your skills are top notch. I can’t see other repair shops take the steps you have shown on every rebuild

[@kickit59]

Outstanding job Yuri! The kitty seemed to like the ride!

[@elainerussell924]

This is great I haven't seen the 3 stooges in a long time !😊

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

Wild brother! Yalls work ethic and taking on the absolute CRAZIEST repair jobs! 💪

[@robertbridges8303]

Anything Yuri straightens and welds and then painted by Paul I would buy from them. These two are an amazing team and the best of brothers.

[@MrHuismeester]

Nice old fashion video..and i loved it !!!!!

[@The_Riddler21]

Good seeing you back, hope your well and enjoyed watching

[@HarrydeLackadais]

Dear Mr Mr. Y. Livarchuk, Nice job so lots of succes with the test of this project

[@weshipitjamaica4354]

These boys are really fulfilling the Bible. Blessed is the man that has his quiver full. Their father must be very proud of them

[@LeLOUISE1]

you are a very great mechanical wizard

[@philtucker1224]

Shrewd idea not splitting those brake lines (saved a lot of time)👍

[@stevenholton438]

Powerhouse skills! Well done mate!

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

honestly if done 100% safe welded correctly and reinforced correctly you can legally section a frame its not illegal you wouldnt imagine how many classic cars have 2 different frame parts welded under them

[@makeitpay8241]

the stock frame is already 2 pieces so if the welds are good, who is going to even know??

[@rustyshacklefordspocketsqu8162]

theyre using thinner guage steel and tempering them at the factory. any new weld zones will compromise the tempering creating a very weak spot.

[@darrenmahabir6510]

Great work can't wait for nxt episode 👏

[@doglegjake6788]

Excellent work

[@mattkubler5740]

The legend is back

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

Great job!

[@deebee3901]

I'd recommend cross-bracing those new stands of yours as to not put too much twisting force on the welds themselves.

[@tonychamberlain8057]

Impressive work a good watch

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

Weld plates on the bottom of them stands please so the legs cannot spread apart

[@23RD]

@@charliemclaughlin1042 that's a good idea

[@demerclopez2622]

Lol even just some strips of metal towards the bottom would increase the strength from spreading but you have enough stands and the weight didn't look too bad

[@AnthonyVeith]

Great to see you back at it my friend , love your work ,stay safe peace and love from Downunder

[@GlennGraham-q8t]

Kat approved 🇺🇸💯💪✅️

[@gregholmes3661]

My choice would have been a complete frame swap

[@philtucker1224]

At the same price Greg? Or “if money was no object” ?

[@jasonh8470]

​@@philtucker1224half frames aren't much cheaper than buying the full frame.

[@philtucker1224]

@@jasonh8470 Not carrying out the frame repair and just replacing the whole frame front to back would always be an option but it would mean taking the truck off the road for a long time , removing cab, engine, suspension and wiring looms, vin plate etc etc. (probably three to four times the price of this repair). - I don’t think Yuri’s shop would want to do that type of work as they need to keep their repair vehicles rolling and mobile around the shop whenever possible as it has a lot of shared facilities and tooling for several vehicles to be worked on each day and stored out in the front yard when not.

[@91rss]

amzoil has a compressor oil that helps If you put clear hoses from the intake filters down to a cone filter it will take away that sucking noise when the compressor runs,, we can stand beside ours and talk and hear now its so quiet

[@richarcruz7843]

That a boy Yuri back on th grind along with 🐈‍⬛💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@jimmysright1362]

Can we get a camera on Cat's collar to see a day in the life?

[@jefffletcher8209]

Where have y’all been? Great vlog great work! AWESOME 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tdotw77]

3:21 Please add braces to the legs on your jack stands. Either wrap 1" flat bar around all 3 legs or put a piece of plate steel on or near the bottom to prevent twisting or side loading the legs. I know you have the 4th center support leg but nothing is preventing them from twisting or spreading apart at all. Also maybe weld 'hallndles on the adjusting nuts so you can turn them under load without a wrench. Other than that i like them & you'll be really happy being able to fine adjust them with the screw threads. As for the politics you guys know who is better and what will be better for all of us!👍🏻👌🏻🛠️🔧🔩⛓️📐🗜️🤔 ✊🏻🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲✊🏻

[@tdotw77]

6:08 You don't need those things you're taking off, just put in the dumpster! No DEF, NO DPF, No SCR...& No EGR either. Delete, tune & be happy & make engine actually last more than a few years! 😉😄👌🏻 ✊🏻🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲✊🏻

[@rovert1284]

Merino wool socks - outstanding.

[@mycowboyways915]

I will be interested to see the next episode. I changed out a full frame on a 2012 2500 HD. What a pain in the .... I'll never attempt that again unless it's a rust free truck less than 3 years old...

[@marc5460]

tnx for the video

[@tomswindler64]

Very nice start to a great looking project,just keep doing what you do best.be safe.waiting for next video.great job and great video 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@uathunder4048]

Nice work on the Yuristands by jack stands

[@Subgunman]

Looks like married life for Bro V Tuned is giving him a lot of good food to eat!

[@marcocasillas5023]

You would make your life so much easier if you had a power trailer valet - trailer mover to move your trailer around those type spots.

[@nomad57-u3x]

3:15 ish where is your cross bracing so the legs cant fail under load...like those harbor freight jack stands

[@tdotw77]

Yeah I agree on that! Even though he's got the 4th center leg, there's nothing to keep twisting or side loading them. Just wrap some 1" flat bar around all the legs or put a plate on or near bottom! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@fernandolanas]

❤More power to you Yuri love your work just keep them videos coming

[@richardharvey8939]

That little sawzall mad as hell

[@GarryFullerSr]

Very Impressed with your Shop. I watch on my TV so can't comment on videos unless I break out my phone. Just had to on this one. Garry Fuller Sr

[@hughsmith7281]

Go to see you.

[@LockeM140]

Nasty toolbox 😂😂

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

great job

[@adrianowen6524]

Nice I’m sure it’ll be fine man first one or not your work awesome yuri man and looking forward seeing the other builds and content coming this year and next bro keep them coming fella I find your work very interesting man and always awesome to watch bro always watching stuff like this yuri and can’t get enough like your brothers channel I watch them to man and you all are very good grafters at work for sure !!👌👌👍👍👍

[@esqueue]

Your jacks are very strong. For the future and if you trust the strength of your weld. I'd always recommend a 3 legged jack over 4 as where I work, the ground is never perfectly leveled. A 4 legged jack would wobble on a ground that isn't perfectly flat.

[@philtucker1224]

Agreed Esq. ( in fact I’ve always wondered why most tables and chairs are four legged. They always wobble!)

[@philtucker1224]

Cat rules 😺❤️❤️

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

All you guys are awesome

[@bobmanzi7712]

Great stuff thanks

[@armandopatane5343]

Doing an outstanding job I believe you name is yari = doing great job and love cat in the videos

[@carbonfibercreationswashin7213]

You should hang huge steel weight down low on the back of your toolbox

[@allenanthony9798]

Little Tune you doing ok I like your style 😎👍🏾

[@stex1985]

👍

[@ramonsevers983]

You're own truck is still a cool F... truck dude 💪 even the sound of the exhaust is 🤙🤙👍

[@23RD]

@@ramonsevers983 thanks bro I appreciate that very much, I love my truck 😊

[@michaelmongillo1237]

How do you change out the rear shocks, when the bed is on.?

[@exitosossinlimites3501]

Bro! I love your videos. Correction : Mexican flag must be on the top line. You know, the three top dogs. Andale!!!

[@fernandolanas]

Don't doubt that you can do it,but what don't you just change the whole frame like your brother Ben just did on his truck just saying

[@23RD]

@@fernandolanas the customer wanted it sectioned and luck for me one of my clients had the rear section and gave it to me for a good deal, this puts money in my pocket instead of the wrecking yards. Also I didn't have to unhook anything from the engine besides fuel and everything from the middle forward stays original. Don't have to refill AC or coolant as well as transmission fluid and not to mention didn't have to bleed the brakes.

[@nomad57-u3x]

1:25 when my compressor blew up they wanted more for the motor/pump than i paid for the whole compressor...

[@23RD]

@@nomad57-u3x we bought ours from sears in 98 and she just now slung a rod 😅 they don't build them like they used to.

[@doglegjake6788]

Another gravy job with biscuit wheels lol

[@perryelyod4870]

Yes, when you have a car repair channel, keep the politics, religion (or lack thereof), sexuality, or other personal things in your life to yourself. You will always alienate someone, and the common thread of everyone here is to watch you do good work on vehicles.

[@barrysimmons5489]

It is written on the greatest of authority that, "if you deny Christ before man he will deny you before the Father." That is written in the book of Law and which there is no compromise in negotiation. Look it up for yourself do your research. Blessings. 🤎🇺🇲

[@demerclopez2622]

Barry you will alienate people because there's a lot of religious people who believe in the great beezelbuff​@@barrysimmons5489

[@tube8533]

Wow!

[@jefffletcher8209]

How about a grinder instead of the sawzall lol

[@GTIFabric]

Sawzall to cut the frame is a rookie move

[@23RD]

@@GTIFabric So how would a professional do it?

[@williamjawbone3385]

Lol.. everyone always got there own way. Lucky when your own boss you get to choose. I like the video and surely better way to get a nicely discounted new ram diesel.

[@Adenray2013]

That ran the 2024

[@RR-bt5xv]

frame looks like it is a two piece type should be fine if you connect at the the original splice point

[@taylormade710]

I think your brother believes changing the entire frame is a better solution

[@23RD]

@@taylormade710 except he saw what I did and said this is the better way to do it.

[@pigletshut]

I would so toss the tool chest that tipped over for losing me a bunch of tools. Then again I don't have one.

[@laptopuser3323]

Gday mate

[@mp163863]

is the other truck a 4x4? i noticed the donor is

[@r.s.d8692]

I don’t understand why the replacement chassis / new chassis is not prepared before sting into the shop? It would have saved any parts clogging up the workspace and getting in the way.

[@charliemclaughlin1042]

I said f... When the toolbox fell over that sucks

[@sirphilo]

Vtune for president or you, or my cat..😅

[@91rss]

feet sweat give them a spray of antiperspirant stops the sweating

[@celticdude4686]

Should have made it a long bed.

[@jameselliott2362]

Why didn't you do a full frame swap like vTuned and Motorhead do ???

[@МихаилЩербаков-й9щ]

Больше работы намного

[@TerriBudzinski-f7r]

Just replace the frame, a lot easer and the legal aspects are a lot less with that.

[@robertambrose2609]

35 years of welding I would never do that

[@23RD]

@@robertambrose2609 After 35 years of welding, I would start wondering what I am doing wrong and why I am still stuck underneath a welding mask..

[@bobcaffey2330]

....YURI.............youre the real shit..............a one man gang..............

[@carbonfibercreationswashin7213]

Did he get his own shop ? No longer working out of his Father's body shop?

[@mcbobly]

Great work as always, slayin it. Oh tell Ben Trump 2024🤟😁 That sucks about your toolbox, you lose many tools down the drain?

[@philtucker1224]

What the F was that giant box thing at 6.45 Yuri ?

[@diegojines-us9pc]

how is the liability on such a repair? is this the way they all are repaired?

[@jeffyarr4475]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@glenglene8473]

reason why don't you replace the entire frame?

[@waynesitarz424]

Almost all DIY.

[@kennychao4143]

Vtuned looking a little puffy. Lol

[@turboimport95]

yeah i saw this, i was like dam it. he packing on a few pounds, he must have been slacking off on the work. Not sweating like he used to.

[@errolrojas3460]

All that work and not once in the course of events does anyone think of hearing protection. Unreal how safety or even hearing loss prevention does not cross anyone's mind.

[@mikehometownauto2313]

DARN TOUGH SOCKS ARE WAY BETTER AND GUARNTEED FOR LIFE

[@charleypalmer7922]

Inthe uk this was called cut and shut 😂😂😂😂chop whole cars in half 😂😂😂

[@BlueShift3D]

So you all are brothers I'm guessing. Yuri, Ben, Mike and Paul. Am I correct or are there more. Always discovering more of your new channels like this one and Motorhead.

[@MrTrapichero]

Yes, it Ilegal by DOT .

[@rayboucher479]

Could you not cut or separate the frame at the factory joints . The frames are done by jigs or computer at the factory so if you measured the original all you would have to do is transfer the marks on to the replacement and weld . It is a lot more work to cut or grind out the factory welds but the job would have looked much more professional . Also maybe get a licensed welder to weld on the frame not the person who made the studs ! Guess I should have watched the whole video I did the frame on my older ford at the joints and thought you were just going to cut and join it.

[@Adenray2013]

I mean it’s that ram that you’re working on is a 2024 on a 2022 just to clarify

[@callumrobinson5727]

🇬🇧

[@taylorh3930]

For a modern frame that frame looks like a s10 frame🤦

[@stoveguy2133]

Don’t care for repub guy but the dem lady is a freakin train wreck. Omg.

[@BrianKaitschuck]

Why didn't you just do a frame swap you removed everything but the cab and engine? I still like your work though.

[@HowtoRestoreHeadlights]

Not the tool box!!!!!!!!!!! Ughhhh! That sucks!

[@raphaelmendes8128]

Olá amigo, meu nome é raphael estou com um problema na ram 3500 2022

[@heknows5418]

That bed not gonna fit it’s for a CAT Allac

[@tylersowa3858]

Its only illegal if you want it to be haha

[@dannydaugherty527]

you are lucky you don't live in my state, there is no welding, or cutting of a frame that did not come from the factory, the number of lift blocks is one with a maximum of seven inches, and the frame of a vehicle can't be over twenty-four inches off the ground measured in the middle, they also have a height on bumpers and headlights, also parts used on street vehicles need to be DOT approved, so my suggestion to anyone modifying a vehicle is to see what the laws are for their state before they do something that gets their vehicle impounded forever

[@alfredstevens9586]

I don’t get it why would you do the job right and replace the whole frame