60,000 Miles Of Abuse And It Finally Happened

Hey my lovelies
It’s been a good couple of days since my last video but now you know why 😂.
Our trusty green monster 40ft trailer finally started to ahoy some signs of needing maintenance. Initially, we thought it was only in need of aome new seals, but things quickly spiraled after a closer inspection of each axle.
Feeling great about the whole trailer. We have had it for 3 years and not had to do much so this was long overdue. My favorite thing about trailers is how low cost maintenace can be when things are addessed before they fall apart and leave you stranded on the highway. This entire refresh cost less than $160 - and took about a day and a half to complete with filming. How awesome is that?
It’s like brand new…… now we are ready to head home.
Hope you enjoyed
- Holls

[@donniemcdaniel537]

Mid 80's, ask Paul Cox he's a square body connoisseur

[@yomomnm5367]

In 1981 VIN’s were changed to 17 digits long. If you are reading the VIN from the door jamb or the dashboard and it is less than 17 digits it’s pre 1981. You need to check the frame also. There were never complete VIN’s on the frame but the last 5 digits should match.

[@Qwkynuf]

Here's a tip that will save you time, damaged parts, and some scuffed knuckles in the future: When using "adjustable" pliers, like the Channel Locks that you used to unscrew the caps on the hubs - always orient the tool so that you are pulling against the fixed, immovable jaw. It will give you a much more solid "bite" on whatever you are pulling on. Same as how a pipe wrench works. If the description isn't clear, go back and watch the video at about 5:30 - The handles are pointed downward, the fixed jaw is on top, and the movable jaw is on the bottom. In that configuration, pulling on the handle with any pressure will try to force the jaws open. If you flip is so that the handles are up and the fixed jaw is at the bottom, pulling on the handles will *increase* the grip pressure. I know that this is a low-torque application & it probably doesn't make a difference in this case, but good habits are called good habits for a reason!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Thank you for the tip! I will try and put that into practice! 😀

[@Qwkynuf]

@@MischiefMakerTV awesome! I hope my description makes sense. It's just one of those things that once you know, you just know....

[@karlschwaber9568]

same with crescent wrenches, for some reason people don't get it.

[@rcmike09]

I have always pulled against the movable jaw for the reasoning that it forces the jaw closed on the nut.

[@ericlepine6241]

Don’t forget to vote.they are falling behind by 460+ this morning.let’s show this team that we are really supporting them.👍

[@grant4176]

I vote everyday! 😎 Come on TEAM vote vote vote!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Thank you guys so much for the support. I really can’t wait to show you the final version. Even Ian is doubting the amount of work we can get done before the next test deadline! We’ll not only have the RADcharger ready, the new build will be JUST under budget (like $14,999.99) and absolutely destroy the performance of the other 2 rigs!

[@grant4176]

@@MischiefMakerTV I never doubt you, Hollie!! You ROCK! You CAN do this! You just better whoop Rudy into submission when you get back! Hahaha #TeamNessieMama for the WIN!!

[@michaelrobbins9679]

I always connect a jump pack to my battery terminals when changing batts in a newer rig. The memory capacitors burn out quick.. you loose your radio settings.. and sometimes your engine has to re learn .. which can be a pain..

[@jackymurphy2848]

I like this one she worked as she talks. showing more work. That's why we watch these videos

[@paulshannon4576]

Check the axles for being bent. In the two years I’ve owned my fifth wheel and have drug it around the desert southwest and taken it on trails that I shouldn’t have. I was wearing through tires really fast and scrubbing the edges. I’ve replaced the rear axle and you could see the bend behind the stub shaft. Now the front axle is doing the same thing, just not as fast so I’ll be changing it. Plan to spend more time and be sure everything is square.

[@beaverc2884]

You could not have picked a better time or place to stop and do those repairs, the world can't replace you and Walter. Be safe on the rest of your trip. 😊

[@MischiefMakerTV]

And it’s awesome that Ohio has 65° weather instead of 90° weather. We were much happier doing this here than in Utah 😅

[@timpretzsch2609]

Little bit of practical info, when a brake shoe becomes wet from lube, the lube does something called saturation into the pores, spraying off the surface gets the lube off what you can see, but the porosity of the lining will still have lube in it. What happens when the shoe gets hot from moderate to heavy braking? The oil that has saturated into the deeper pores expands, and does something similar to what water does in concrete when it freezes, it causes fractures, cracks, and surface chunks to pop off. It is always a best practice to replace shoes that have become wet from lube.

[@edwinschlee8374]

A good thing you were going to friends that had a shop! Cool to see that you are able to do most of the work yourself! Have a safe trip when you get started!

[@loosemoose9799]

Hollie, the Scottish Plaid on Nessie sets her apart from all others. You have helped her grow into a very mature and sassy lass.

[@sparkyofsocal]

Very nice, very lucky to have friends that can help out with fixes like that when you’re on the road.

[@chknlyps2373]

GM made that body style truck from 73 to 87, they continued the Blazer/Suburban in that body to 91. That grill/headlight combo is 88 to 91 so from a Blazer, the front fenders have a horizontal clearance light which is 81 and newer. The hood is also 81+, the hood hinges and the way the hood matches the cab at the cowl don't fit an 80 or older cab without a bunch of grafting in cowl pieces and the dash shape is 81+ so I would guess that someone put a newer cab and front group on an older frame at some point and swapped VIN tags... or they just swapped VIN tags on to a newer truck... lol

[@thomasnewton9818]

As much as you haul stuff, I'd carry in the trailer or tow vehicle a couple extra sets of bearings and seals, an extra complete replacement hub and a grease gun. I'd probably also pre-pack the new bearings and vacuum seal them so that you don't have to deal with that on the side of the road. Of course maintaining the hubs would go a long ways to preventing damaged axles and hubs.

[@theduker3]

Late 70's early 80's with a 86 or later front grill and composite style side by side headlights

[@carlsandvik2893]

Probably stated before, but didn't check all comments. That front clip is for a 89-91 blazer, suburban or dually. since that's a short bed, it's 1987 or earlier as the pickups moved to the OBS style 88-ish. didn't see enough of it to do full analysis... LOL. 1989 Blazer owner here and square body enthusiast!

[@sharizabel2582]

That red Chevy must be a Johnny Cash truck.

[@charlielivermanjr8837]

Check the lights on the mystery truck. Usually the part code includes the year of the truck on older vehicles.

[@georgesteele4939]

Late 70s with a late 80s blazer front clip

[@andrewkoetz3933]

Holly; ask Eric from BSF Recovery Team about tire blowouts when they were on their way out to EJS in Utah. That red "SQUARE BODY" is in the area of 1973-1987 for the 1/2 ton pickups; as the first change in the Chevy/GMC's on the 1/2 tons started in the fall of 1987; the square bodys continued on until 1991 on the Suburbans and the 3/4 and the 1 ton pickups.

[@chrisgreenwood4713]

Morning Hollie!

[@shaneharrison4775]

It's a 79 first year with the slimline headlamps and the new style grills they had them up to 94 95.89 was the last of the year of the old square body design

[@thatdave86]

After watching many RV KZbinrs ,the wise ones always carry bearing and seal kits with them ,avoid being stranded in the remote areas. Those brake shoes will still have oil absorbed in them ,some times the brake clean is not enough to rid them of oil . No doubt you will get back home and check them again. What's happening with Mischief maker? Are you going to do major upgrades to the chassis?do hope you are .

[@jason-oe8yy]

88 clip off of a Blazer or Suburban!

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

On the mystery truck it could be anything from a 1988ish cab on a 1978 frame to something in-between. Depends on the regs where the customization was done and whether a Custom Builders VIN was assigned by the DMV/Registry. When brakes drag too much or bearings are set too tight you get heat along with the potential for seal failure and blowouts. On oil bath bearings I prefer to use Assembly Oil such as the Red Permatex to better ensure there's no reaction between the pressure additives in the grease and the hub oil. Keep an eye on the heat to ensure you don't have a repeat performance due to a faulty automatic brake adjuster or an overly snug bearing. Note that after a seal failure like that you sometimes need to put a stainless steel repair sleeve over the seal area on the spindle. Best!

[@jeffclark2725]

Well said, its amazing how those were cobbled together in their day, changing noses and cab upgrades along the way can make it decieving

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

@@jeffclark2725 They're still getting cobbled together. Today you see ChadFab putting an antique truck cab on an newer Chevy chassis, Matt putting an old International on a custom home made chassis, Rudy putting an early 60's Chevy pickup onto a late model Suburban frame, Merlin playing mix and match, etc, etc. On those you have to keep track of the individual parts swapped together afterwards when doing repairs and maintenance. It becomes like Johnny Cash and his brand new Cadillac. Best!

[@farmercraig567]

It might be a 1978 with a 1987(ish) front clip. Definitely not a 1988 or newer.

[@UnholiestJedi]

@@farmercraig567 yeah 88 was the first year of the worst Chevy body ever. so mid 80's would be my guess

[@farmercraig567]

@@UnholiestJedi I knew it was not an 88 because my dad had one. Last Chevy that new he ever bought. (Junk)

[@kingranch8516]

Wish I new you guys were coming I live about 40 minutes north would’ve been cool have good day

[@eeek2089]

1978 we used to have one , awesome truck

[@jasonh4167]

Its hard to tell the year without a good look at hood tailgate and inside cab.

[@johnkevinharrison177]

Love the way you grease packed your bearings

[@MischiefMakerTV]

I don’t typically pack grease into bearings that go into oil bath hubs. I do, however, use a light coating of grease to help with re-assembly and to avoid putting new bearings in dry. This is a long-haul, heavy load trailer for us and I would never use grease hubs for that type of application.

[@MrFredsDIY]

Great video, love the thumbnail!

[@avalonbear61]

a old Used car sales trick to find out the year of the car is to look at the date on the turn signals covers.if they are OP then the years is there. and they should also say Guide on them

[@JeepinJoe]

I feel ya, about a week ago I was heading to SMORR from Charlotte. My J rated tire with 70K+ miles blew in east Nashville. As I was trying to get off I40 my new G rated started failing but didn't explode like the J. I put my 2 J rated spares on and found two new J rated spares. It took 3 hours and $906 to get back on the road. All part of the adventure.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Exactly! This is just part of owning trailers and Jeeps and luckily, easy to fix. We ended up getting 4 new tires (even though we only needed 2) for just over $700 and the new bearings and races were $96.

[@fergusweber3451]

I respect you alot for getting in there and doing the work it makes great to see a woman owner doing the work on her own vehicles and want to watch more

[@milomiller909]

A great show. God bless you all.

[@tylerbuhite5432]

Enjoyed seeing you at bantam tell Walter I said thanks for the stickers! Already on my TJ. Safe travels !!! Me and mine vote everyday

[@jimderrick846]

Wow. Quite the adventure there Holly. It never fails to have problems on a road trip.

[@SlowRideCo.]

1987 C10 is what I'm going with

[@patricsturm5473]

C10 is 2wd k10 is 4wd

[@michaelm6624]

1982 Chevy by my estimation. Good Video !!

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

You’re awesome. Hang in there and keep on Rocking 😊

[@johntimm7265]

Love the paint job on Nessie

[@jerryfrasier8839]

Have a safe trip back to Utah.

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Im a new subscriber and I love everything about your youtube presence..... I love it when people break molds and normal conventions.... You are an inspiration....

[@norcoredneck]

Not to be critical as you accomplish way more than a lot of women let alone man bun men but the slip joint pliers (channel locks) are made to grip in the opposite direction that you used them while removing the bearing cap. Same thing with adjustable (crescent) wrenches.

[@jessicashackle8309]

Oh my gosh! Fellow Jeep girl here and I live minutes from where you are! Would love to know if you ever come back thru town and have time for a visit and to let me drool over your rigs!

[@sandkworkshop]

I have lived across the country and my choice is dry over wet. Maybe it’s because I understand it better. Fun trip. Lots of new stuff.

[@rickmunoz8209]

It could be 1978 with 1989 front end God bless you and your family and keep doing what you guys do, thank you for the contents

[@bille5399]

1987 or older truck with a 89-91 K5 Blazer front clip. They quit making solid axle trucks in 88. 1987 was the last year of solid axles

[@mikebowman5648]

Most amazing that you got that kind of mileage out of those axles, generaly those destroy there self in about 35-40k.

[@ronstarnes4203]

They shortened the rise on the front of the hood in about 80 or so.

[@jeffmingus7786]

Forgot to add that the square body continued through 1987 with the squared off front fender and the square headlights. Square body continued in the full size blazer and suburban through 1991. That light package did not come out until 89 so it is from a blazer or suburban

[@corywaugh8689]

You Rock Holly!

[@MikeyBsGarage]

1987 truck with an 89-94 suburban grill.

[@jackschitt7783]

Hmm. Lovelies, Kapoops. Noted. Please have a safe trip back to Utah! That's a pretty long haul.

[@unclebob870]

Nice work Girl! I don’t know how you stay so clean though, I would’ve been been a mess! LOL. Safe travels y’all!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Gloves helped with my hands and I tend to wash my hands before handling the cameras, but my clothes were a mess 🤣

[@Alignmentguy]

Front end is 91 ish. Suburban. So many parts were swapped between years. If the title and vin match and the state doesn’t care, call it whatever year you want .

[@lonhoschar1943]

Looks like you did a fine job on the axles, races and bearings. Should be good to go for a long time!!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Thanks! I’m hoping we’ll get another trouble free 36 months 🤞🏻

[@UnholiestJedi]

Looks like a mid-80's, but it could be a late 70's. I owned a '77 Silverado & an '83 Cheyenne in my youth.

[@karlschwaber9568]

Those 3 axle trailers get angry during hard turns. I swear sometimes they sound like an axle is ready to snap.

[@onefootfighter22]

87 , 88 is what it looks like . I can look at the factory transmission wiring and give you a "born on" date within 6 months . Thats how often TCC wiring changed on that truck , ATSG pass book Explains it well.

[@jasonpetersen6532]

Definitely 80's, 79 and earlier the hood went up to the windshield. 80 and later there is a cowl between the hood and windshield. 87 I believe they changed the body style for 1500 and 2500 but 3500's stayed the same until 88

[@farmercraig567]

If you have a vehicel with multiple batteries change ALL of them at the same time, because if one gets a dead short it can damage/weaken the other/s.

[@jerrybussjr.594]

Been there pulled wheel off and chained axle up to get where we could repair it

[@ShineRunnersGarage]

If you're up for it since you're not terribly far away yet pretty dang far away. There are some backwoods trails totally different than you're used to not too far from me. Lol nah safe travels to you and Mr Walter

[@DesertRunner9875]

It was fun meeting you again at Bantam, ho0pe to make it out west next year, See you then.

[@MelWScrapping]

Great video thumbs up from Australia 🤠👍🇦🇺

[@88SherryLynn]

The cab is 81up. You can tell by the inside door handle style and location, as well as the dash. Also 81 up front clip, which is difficult to bolt onto the 80 and earlier cab. The grill is 88-91 Blazer/Burb/3500. I see no evidence of 1978. If it's a 78, the 6th digit of the VIN will be a 8. If its 81, the tenth digit will be a B, to 87 which is is a H. That cab ended in 87 for a 2 door

[@chknlyps2373]

LOL, we pretty much answered the same except you added the vin info

[@dvorarockcrawling]

Rough go of it, but 1 you keep smiling and 2 you know your stuff and glad you went with replacing them all, hope to see you down the road somewhere!😂

[@JT_70]

Never thought of using a pneumatic hammer to remove races. Always used a brass drift pin and a hammer to keep from damaging the inside of the hub. I use a drum brake resetting gauge to set the shoes before reinstalling the drums. It’s an H-shaped locking caliper. One end is inserted into the drum and locked to the diameter of the inside of the drum. The other end is then the exact width to set the diameter of the shoes. Quick and easy and no need to get under the vehicle or trailer to turn the star adjuster with a brake tool.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Same, I usually sit there with a brass punch and hammer them out the old fashioned way, but this worked really well! Tommy did have a brass tip for the tool, but we couldn’t find it. I’ll definitely be going this route from now on - it’s a huge time saver…but I really wouldn’t recommend anyone try it for the first time with the incorrect tip, you could do a ton of damage with a tip that is harder than the hub material 😅

[@davejohnson7782]

I have the same tool for adjusting drum brakes in my tool box and used on every drum brake job the kids out of school don’t even know what it is, it’s crazy they think it’s for measuring the drum lol lmfo

[@MischiefMakerTV]

@@davejohnson7782 I definitely will try and find one! I appreciate you both for the tool tip. 😁

[@JT_70]

@@davejohnson7782 I pulled it out recently while my 45 yr old son was working on my brakes. He had no idea what it was but really liked it when I showed him how to use it.

[@georgetreisbach3849]

I think I would use the Hydraulic press sitting in the background during the installation of the new bearing. But It might only be for military bearing.

[@nickwirth2087]

Welcome to my home town of Canton , Ohio

[@aaronschinlaub9704]

If you're ever going to leave axle spindle sit like at before you get to him and it's going to rain make sure you to smear grease all over them and cover them real good and then put a bag over them

[@Viperred26]

I was just in canton last Sunday

[@wiresmith2398]

the big red truck is "too new", if it doesn't have round headlights it ain't old enough!

[@danjones1365]

73-87 are all considered squarebodies minor variations over the years in trim packages, interiors and grilles/headlight layouts. Could easily be a frankentruck made up of parts and panels from many different years. The grill is definitely from a truck in the latter part of the model run

[@neilmetzgar7233]

The red truck has a front end of a 1990 Chevy pickup. I own a 1991 suburban with the same front end

[@RCman9291]

A 78 square body has square headlights thats around 80s or early 90s square body when they had the 2 lights side by side and blinker under the headlight

[@grant4176]

Hollie!!! We all missed you!!! 😜 You did so damn good 'DE-flowering' your bearings... did ya think to apply for a job? 🤭🤭😂😂 Yeah yeah...couldnt help myself!! 😇😈😇😈 Oh wait did I hear you giggle? 😝 So glad you did a vid...I was going thru withdrawals! 😋 Drive safe and get back home! Rudy not doing many vids! 😉 😂

[@keefespencer1173]

The red square body Chevy everyone at the shop is half right and the front clip is from the 80s and the bed of the truck is from the late 70s so everyone is half right

[@ggalland1]

Very nice! So awesome to have folks along the way that can assist when break downs occur. Food for thought, I am NOT a mechanic, but I have been told by many of that when replacing batteries in the Ford Diesels if you replace one you should replace both. Don't fully understand the reasoning, but just thought I would throw that out there. Safe journey back to Utah!!

[@MischiefMakerTV]

That’s a good point and the other battery was sent to our garage in Utah, so it should be installed no later than Monday.

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

If its the 24 volt system wired in series or a 12 volt system with the batteries in parallel then yes both batteries need to be the same brand, model, capacity and batch code as they are to be viewed as a matched set. With the matched set you should balance charge them first so the state of charge of both batteries is the same otherwise with one battery potentially fully charged and the other partially then when you start the truck up one will get overcharged and damaged while the alternator tries to bring the partially discharged battery up to a full charge. If its individual batteries with separate alternators or a charge isolator then you don't have to replace them as a matched set. On the newer Ford SuperDuty I believe most are set up in parallel without a charge isolator so they would have to be replaced as a matched pair and be balance charged when installed and on occasion if you notice the voltage between the two batteries start to vary. Best!

[@dylanharmon2349]

VIN not having any results is possibly the vehicle being sold new from a dealership in another country, like Canada and then later getting brought stateside.

[@kevinlstephenson6759]

From what I know, the hood, hood ornament is from an early to mid 80's

[@dtfr69]

it is a pieced together truck IE meaning the frame was from a '78 and the body is from a late '80 s they probably didn't have a title for the late '80 s truck so used the title from the '78

[@63FalconHT]

If it's a half ton truck it could be anywhere from 73-87. 3/4 or one ton up to 89 or maybe early 90 R/V as opposed to C/K platform which was redesigned in 88, leaving the heavy duties on the legacy platform for a couple years. The front clip is definitely mid to late 80s but totally interchangeable. An older vin like that may struggle through a modern vin decoder. If you have the first 10 we can break it down through factory service manuals probably.

[@peterdumond6999]

10:40 East coast?!?!?! NO NO, If you want east coast you need to visit MAINE!!

[@Crewsy]

A square body with that front clip is definitely not a ‘78. It is mid 80’s (84 to 87) A ‘78 has what I call squarer fenders. Those ones slope or taper down towards the front.

[@Weidjeep]

First 10 seconds in- Your eyes are absolutely gorgeous in that intro. Don't sick your husband on me just making an observation🤣🤣.

[@patiencejoshuagroves7336]

Late 70's mid 80's. Looks like my 1985 ...

[@rcmike09]

Thats a 88 or 89 front clip. All the square body chevys can have the fronts exchange. The interior looks older.

[@Golden-69]

Don't use an impact wrench when putting hubs back on. That's why your hub bearings look like they do.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Umm, I’m not sure where you saw an impact being used on the spindle nut…I only used the impact to put on and take off the wheels/tires. I used a socket and ratchet to seat the new bearings, but that’s about it.

[@Golden-69]

I typed it before I watched the video to the end. It's a good pointer.

[@bob0s062]

around a 1979 C-10 pickup.

[@jefflilyea4669]

Holly, you and Robbie should have a competition to see who can make the silliest expression on your videos

[@daveworkman3611]

78 with early 90s grill

[@kimwatchman644]

If the axles are the original. They should have a date of make. Even the transmission.

[@justinhales302]

I want to know where they found that roll bar. They used to be super popular back in the day. Got to love a square body.

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

You're using The Knipex Channel Locks backward. Erma Gerd! 😮😮 Whether it's a standard Alligator Pliers or Pliers Wrench, they are designed to be pushed in the direction of force which adds force to the closing action. When the pliers are pulled, the advantage is lost and the grip strength must be increased to keep the tool on the fastener.

[@MischiefMakerTV]

Yeah, I seem to do that a lot with channel locks too. Gotta remember they are meant to be used one way 😅

[@gregorychalifoux4273]

I had one that is exact a 1986

[@user-ng3vv5to1n]

It was a 84 because I had one back in the day.

[@kevinsenesac3187]

The grill is of of a k5 blazer and the truck is 81-88

[@wb2dx717]

just a wee bit of road side wrenching to keep you rolling along ! and with walter driving 100 mph no wonder the berrings went lol j k be safe on the roads

[@MischiefMakerTV]

65-75mph is typical for most of our trips a which is why we run a HD high-speed trailer tire. www.carlislebrandtires.com/our-products/product-detail/csl16/

[@kareyherring3150]

Looks like my 82

[@nikonikorian6124]

did I miss you packing the bearings cause all I saw was you putting some light grease on em. If so they are going to fail and get ruined. They have to be packed with grease to get any life out of em and keep them cool. My bad rewatched and caught the Oil Bath Hubs. I must of been day dreaming. Nice job