A Mechanic's Stupid Mistake Made My Truck Crash (And Almost KILLED Me)

[@michaelday6987]

Jared is my absolute favorite Automotive KZbinr. The combination of expertise, personality and content really make him the best.

[@ernieleithes6545]

I agree we should all recomend him (share) so we can get his veiws up where he deserves to be.

[@marcuscoquer5958]

He is definitely up there as one of my favourites.

[@ville85]

And Jared is also a dog person, he has the best supervisor and co-worker in the same white, fluffy package a man can get.

[@jupitersailing6911]

Jared is the goat 🤘

[@SAINTOFWILF]

Do you not think he should be the 4th person in the next car trek ?

[@LFGVBE]

Editor Duane crushed it with the two Jareds working on the axle re-install. Love how that segment looked. Nice work as always, gentlemen!

[@decaharms]

Thanks Gabe! I figured you could never have too many Jareds :) Thanks for watching!

[@willrocks3504]

2 Jared’s and no Freddy that’s how you get project done

[@00DUCK]

So glad to see Johnny get rear disc brakes. It was a perfect time to upgrade them. Looking forward to shop updates and more Johnny upgrades too!

[@georgegeorge2526]

I would add a splash guard plates to the discs

[@CarFul]

Thank you Jared for using my comment as an example in your last video of the police cars, it was such a pleasant surprise that I used it in my last video! Keep up the good work 👍😀

[@katywalker8322]

A few years ago a friend had the steering head bearings on his bike go out of adjustment really often and quickly. In the end we decided to strip it down and change them rather than just adjust them. Turned out someone had put the bottom tapered roller bearing in the wrong way round!

[@paulshannon4576]

Having spent years in Ford parts departments that’s the warning that that part is going obsolete. Something like that is hopefully available in the after market. I had a 1974 F-100 4x4 with power steering. The ram would wear the shaft at the seal from dirt getting in the lip and the constant movement of centering the wheel. It went from just under $200.00 to over $600.00 before it was discontinued.

[@CrashRacknShoot]

If that's the case it sucks, but I'd also say 60ish years of parts being made for the same truck is a pretty damn good run lol.

[@paulshannon4576]

@@CrashRacknShoot I should have said that the ram was discontinued in the early 90’s. He should be able to find used drums or after market but since he updated to disc, problem solved. 😉

[@rpavlik1]

Glad to see you "built it better" - the disc brake upgrade seems like a nice upgrade. (It's good to have good friends, too.) Glad it all worked out ok, and thanks for sharing it with us. I love learning stuff from your videos.

[@xr75k1]

Dwayne is the best automotive content editor on KZbin. Cudos to Jared for interesting material, Dwayne’s effects, footage choice and music is always entertaining. Always a beer waiting down under for both.

[@xr75k1]

Apologies Duane.

[@decaharms]

You made my day xr! Thanks for watching! And next time I’m down under, I’m stopping by!

[@frankgeimer5952]

Jared, working by yourself, while satisfying, is a hard job. Especially jobs that really need two people. Great job!

[@Mldavis1214]

Everytime you said “I don’t have propane” Hank Hill popped up in my head. Thank you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joannaatkins822]

I'm so glad you're in your own shop these days because you're just so much more cheerful despite the hard work you're putting in! I was genuinely worried about your mental health for a while. Just goes to show that not every problem is in your head, much of it is situational. I'd be very interested to see what sort of creative solution for the front leaf you can come up with! Maybe there are uprated components that would handle the weight better, or perhaps a whole different setup would work? I look forward to finding out ^_^ Kudos always to Duane, that hammer sync with the music and the return to the real world with the sweeping was excellent, as per usual!

[@shieldwolf8093]

Just because Jared said don't ask what happened to the windshield I now have to ask... What happened to the windshield?

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

If a bad idea is working, don’t make it a more bad idea.

[@shieldwolf8093]

@@TheQuestionableGarage does that mean the wrench slipped and you threw it?

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Never throw tools near cars, my background includes working on extraordinarily expensive cars so you have to temper your temper

[@shieldwolf8093]

@@TheQuestionableGarage I don't throw tools either. I can't afford to replace them.

[@statementleaver8095]

He broke it to see what was on the other side🤣😂

[@Tclans]

That shot of two of you is hella cool!

[@philiphighe1858]

Amazed that those brakes didn't break loose the tyres, I guess the sticky rubber helped though! Awesome truck, total beast.

[@jimcolangelo7003]

Congratulations Jared on getting Johnny Rev back on the road. Always enjoy the videos.

[@budsodalsky]

You the man! I agree your video and personality are perfect. Ive never in 46 years replaced or cared about rear axle wheel bearings. When do those ever need maintenance/replacement?

[@JenkinsLocks]

Your genuine enthusiasm and honesty make this one of the greatest channels.

[@jamesberdine8574]

You are right! A project is never done, you just decide to stop working on it. Love your channel keep up the good work. Can’t wait to see what is next.

[@tripprogers4814]

Jared sits down behind the wheel..”Hey, buddy!” I sit down behind the wheel..”Come on dammit! START! P L E A S E S T A R T!”

[@paintjp]

Nice editing .... really cool to see 2 Jareds working on the truck!

[@seanhershey3390]

I wouldve replaced the U bolts as well....glad to see this beast on the road... we had a 57 Studebaker truck with an Olds 455 back in the 80's... super fun.

[@CrashRacknShoot]

@@andoletube eh, surface rust isn't the end of the world. But I suppose a shot of rust stopper wouldn't hurt.

[@marksmithson1414]

Jared so glad that you got him fixed back up again. Really cool how you explained everything.

[@wesleycarlson8008]

Not only set up for redemption, but you added some cool patina down the side of the truck with a great story to go along with it up as well! Love it!

[@TheBeardedBrawler]

I'm glad jared took over this channel, i actually believe he wrenches every day. probably twice or three times a day.

[@jordantobins681]

Love all your videos, Jared… you are great at explaining, demonstrating, and connecting with regular backyard mechanics like myself, as well as with the pros… awesome stuff ;) and Johnny Rev is plain awesome too. And that guy helping you looks a hell of a lot like you!

[@EvilDeadFan11]

Super stoked to see Johnny better than ever!

[@krisc4578]

What a cool split screen edit at 14:36!

[@MikeJohnson-ld9rn]

Jared and J.R. are my favorite mechanics on the tube! Honorable mention would be Freddie and Junkyard Digs .

[@jackbuildsit]

That truck is awesome, we need to do some cruising around here in it!

[@neubianx]

Duane, I loved the 2 Jareds merge at 14:36 ! Seems like there are 2 of him sometimes.

[@decaharms]

I figured you can never have too many Jareds :) Thanks for watching!

[@russbracebridge7131]

great video! loved seeing the conversion from drum to disc brakes

[@CLCIII]

It all works together for good for good guys like you Jared. Disc brakes are mo betta!

[@plageran]

Always awesome to see a drum to rotor conversion

[@owensparks5013]

Reminds me of the Lancaster bomber pilot that was the worst at landings in his squadron. One day all the aircraft were fitted with new control cables. They fitted everyone else's planes but not his, as the ailerons weren't fitted correctly. After correction his landings became much better...

[@BurntFaceMan]

This channel is so much better when its stuff like this showing work on cars. Less Tavarish showing off his money, more mechanics earning theirs.

[@bigbobk1963]

Glad you got it fixed!!!!

[@andylewis7360]

"Hey buddy" - Looks like Jared is having a bromance with Johnny ;-D "I love this stupid truck" 😀

[@shawnwiedner3580]

Love the videos Jared and Dwyane, keep up the great work!

[@decaharms]

Thanks Shawn! We're thankful for viewers like you!

[@ennisgunns]

Jared, great stuff. I believe that making brake lines is better content that raising an axle. One can be done with a good friend. The other requires analysis and the skillful use of the tool set. Carry on.

[@americanrambler4972]

Johnny is lookin good and and glad it’s rear axle and brakes are now properly sorted. This old international is lookin mighty fine. Question I have is the lower body trim molding really spruces up the look of the truck. Are you going to round up the missing pieces and re attach them on both sides? Not expecting a show quality restoration, just find some decent reasonable intact pieces and re install them. That would make this truck look quite special. Those corvette wheels go with the body lines quite well. This trucks style looks very good lowered with the slight nose down look. Looks like a proper street going no nonsense pickup.

[@georgehoxha9373]

Great to see Johnny back on the road!!

[@TJuddy]

This was one of my favorite videos you have done! Very good fix , thanks

[@chriholt]

So awesome Jared. Can't wait to the the lifts installed, it will obviously make your life WAY easier!

[@christophernoto]

Whoa! When I saw the thumbnail image, I thought this was going to be about the truck falling on you! Glad that’s not the case! 🔥😱🎉

[@matthewrasmussen6538]

Two Jareds! That would be awesome.

[@bgee461]

Jared, you are such a beast wrenching and filming by yourself. People sometimes forget how hard it can be to do both 👍

[@Landaultd]

Amazing project, and I must ask you, who edit your videos, I love the result specially see you twice at time, greetings from Germany 🍻

[@decaharms]

Guten Tag! Thanks for your kind comments and for watching Wrench. It's great to have you onboard with us! -Duane the Editor

[@Landaultd]

@@decaharms great job, keep pushing.... 🍻

[@redsundragon]

just a heads up on your front brakes..I used wilwood 6 piston grand national race calipers a few times. they dont have external seals to keep out road debri. if yours are the same , I would reccomend keeping an eye on them , to catch any corrosion that might be happening , before it locks up a piston..

[@chickensfloat7427]

Ya, here in the salt, this liquid salt drys and turms into a fine powder. It creeps its way everywhere and rusts up at least 1 caiper a year. The jeeps do it all the time, they have a chevy style fromt caliper, but even the modern cars we have issues. Our 02 honda, 03 toyota, and our 04 ford. I prefer drum brakes because they never rust up, or if they do its just the ajuster, your rear brakes go out of ajustment and you get a spongy pedal and poor brakes cause the all the fluid is going to the rear and 80% of braking is done by the front

[@kenny3217]

I feel your pain on those drums, they used to be stupid cheap and when I went to order new ones for my Scout they were $350 each at the time, it also has a Dana 44 in the rear. Fortunately they were rusted and unevenly worn but had plenty of material to turn so got them machined at O'reilly for $20 and they are working great.

[@JTL1313]

For optimum performance the new pads should be machined (arched) so the the radius of the shoes match the drums. Otherwise you will not have a full contact patch and insufficient coefficient of friction.

[@GeorgeMalonedj]

I see a 2-post lift in the background! I know you can't wait to install it!

[@JB_WalcOverlord]

Love these videos. I would get the exhaust sorted so you can switch between quiet and abnoxious 😂 if I was local I would love to give a helping hand just for the love of cars just for the satisfaction. Keep up the excellent work ✌🏽👌🏽

[@CircuitBird]

Johnny Rev - "Make it 'til you break it!" But seriously, glad you're okay and Johnny's still chugging along nicely! The rear disc brake mod was a perfect time to upgrade, too!

[@jasonw3303]

Great save! Good work.

[@Cloughley22]

Really Enjoy this content, Jared is just such a likable dude, Knows his stuff owns up to things and great personality for the channel ! keep the content coming !

[@ScottSmiley99]

2 Questions.... 1) What lent to your decision of fore vs aft (3 or 9 o'clock) since either works. 2) Why not change out to a proper posi for the Dana for better street use now? Edit: Why not move up to DOT 5 now? Also, you may want to consider giving it enough rear bias to allow the truck to squat evenly under braking instead of nose diving. Just a thought Old man to a younger one. Love your channel. You showed me a new trick that after wrenching since 1973 I did not know, Thank you for sharing.

[@garys9694]

He did say he wanted the bleed screws on top, so that meant the aft position.

[@ScottSmiley99]

@@garys9694 If you flip the calipers to the opposite side then they would be forward with the bleeders pointing up. So the question remains, why aft?

[@hippynurd]

Those are adventure marks, they are good conversation starters

[@h0llowm3n]

This just happens to coincide with me working on my Brakes portion of the ASE right now. Helpful!

[@adiCT0316]

Awesome upgrade on Johnny!

[@alimackenzie2168]

lovely brake-line work and good advice to check les vieux manuels.

[@fullmetalf4i]

love all the Jonny videos. we dont need another lambo, we need more love for these old trucks on youtube!

[@G3TSU64]

Very nice! I love how Johnny comes together, and the disc conversion is just an awesome next step. But just to food my curiosity, was it cheaper to convert to disc, or you just thought if you gotta take a lot of money you might as well upgrade? Also its very wholesome and hearthwarming to see your genuine smile!

[@number1pappy]

The rear end looks amazing now! Great job!

[@jonnyonwheels]

The issues I have about doing rear disc conversions like this with off the shelf parts is no parking brake provision (needed for inspection in my state) and now the wheels are lug-centric and no longer hub centric like factory wheels. “IF” you find yourself chasing a vibration coming from the rear of Johnny with his new rear axle, it’s probably due to the rear wheels not being hubcentric anymore. I went through it with aftermarket wheels before until I found a good source for hubcentric rings to fit almost any centerhub/wheelbore size combination. I’ve seen it with everything from 4lug up to 8lug axles/wheels so keep that in mind.

[@alaskan-grown-richmond-bor9887]

Nice too see ole Johnny on the road again nice job I'm waiting for freddy too place a new video been wondering what he's been up too lately

[@carlosarroyo5262]

Love these videos. Thankyou for dumping the movie car build. Builds like this is why I subscribe

[@hoodoo2001]

As for the bearings, I had a Model T situation were the guy who rebuilt it (most Model T's have been rebuilt at least several times) used old worn out bearings, almost lost a wheel but detected the problem in time...

[@Arcturuseyes]

You did a real nice job with that back end. I like the wheel tire combo too

[@MichaelBEarl]

The struggle is real trying to get a differential in alone. I am lucky enough to have a tractor and forks these days.

[@WildDigger]

Great to see Johnny back up and running. Shoot if you ever just need a extra hand hit me up I just live down in Winder. Shoot I have nothing else to do anymore. Matt.

[@fryreartechnology7611]

So much work to make this truck stop and go just on the axle lol. Awesome work!

[@lloomis8470]

Keep up the good work buddy. Love watching you and big T especially when you guys are together.

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Jared nice video 📹 and workmanship

[@ajwilson605]

What are you using for a parking/emergency brake since the disc brake change over? Dodge rear ends have a shoe type emergency/parking brake that fits into the inside of the rotor but with no backing plate you can't utilize it here. You could possibly use the backing plates off a Dodge disc brake rear end by modifying them to fit the Dana 44.

[@sgttombailes3380]

Outstanding Work Jared. As I too live in North Ga. in Athens. I would love to take a day trip in my Porsche to see you and your new shop. What say you ?

[@myfastcars]

EXCELLENT job! Where do you get your background music and what is the titles and composers.

[@jaredgentry7952]

Awesome work Jared 👍🏻

[@ThaMythbuster]

Glad to see it back together, really a good time to get rid of those drums. My vote on the next upgrade: Wheels that looks (slightly more) period correct? To me, these just don't work...

[@Jenuin]

12:50 I once used a beer bottle to mandrel bend a brake line when a friend blew his brake line at a family party. It was epic and he ran that truck till its legs fell off. An old GMC S10

[@CosRacecar]

There's probably 43 other comments asking this, but did you remove/replace the drum brake residual pressure valve?

[@DaveKootchie]

I came to the comments to ask the exact question.

[@steveroberts]

Fabulous work Jared

[@JRs-Garage]

Great job Jared !

[@towpig8575]

I got admit I love the way Jared low-key smashes the dude who stole all his shit. I bet dude is Straight kicking himself in the ass because he probably missed out on a huge opportunity to work with Jared and Tavarish. 💯🤘🏻😂🤙

[@dsicky]

Great episode! Makes me want to upgrade my truck’s drums

[@mikenodine6713]

You might want to add a racecar front to rear brake bias adjuster if you need more or less rear brakes. This can really help the handling in turns by allowing you to dial in the bias where you want just the right amount of front to rear brake balance to aggressively set up the vehicle entering turns. You don't want the brakes to cause understeer and you sure don't want them causing the rear to step out.

[@garys9694]

On a rusty old work pick up?

[@Yo_AB_Breaks]

Really glad you're ok after that man. Holy smokes what a ride that must have been.

[@angusrumplemeyer1791]

I'm surprised you don't use the copper mix break line. That's what I use since they don't rust out like normal steel lines and are alot easier bending.

[@TheRealCapnJack]

Johnny is a sick beast. I love it

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Hmm... what about proportioning valve setup? You have any idea as to the pressure/bias since the upgrade?

[@sparkplug1018]

Jared, where has the limo gone! We want the limo! This is pretty cool too, good job getting it going again.

[@RayleighCriterion]

Did you put a proportioning valve in the brake system to prevent too much pressure going to the back wheels? Because those brakes are quite large seeing how they were meant for the front wheels of the GM pickup.

[@ralphadams4478]

Just in case you should look around for a Dana 60,appox size Wirth, in case you blow dat 44 out,so u can update and build it if you need it someday

[@garageprojectsanythingtoev4460]

I always wanna be there just be there helping you, the struggles of working alone lol

[@paulfagan2964]

Another great video! Thank you Jared!

[@mattpovah5952]

Is a windshield hard to get for one of those? This truck makes me laugh reminds me of Dad's 68 International crewcab we had when I was a kid, painted primer gray, we called it the Rusty Rhino.

[@ryanmurray3027]

Nice to see the stop upgrades. Those wheel spacers aren't going your bearings any favors either though....

[@inrustwetrust5395]

Jared FYI the current part number for your windshield is DW00732

[@psycho-nutkase9233]

whats you plan for a gas tank? a new under body one? or maybe a fabricated low profile style bed tool box that has the bottom built to be a fuel cell and the top can still be used as storage?

[@ewoyddad]

Johnny Rev to Jared: PAINT ME!

[@JG0en187]

Jared and Vice Grip Garage is really all I need for youtube the rest is extra.

[@todmude22]

facts

[@coreycarver9974]

This is why I really don't trust other mechanics to work on my stuff because you never know if it was done right or half ass. If I do have another mechanic work on my stuff I like to meet with the mechanic that will be working on my vehicle. By the looks of that bearing being installed backwards I can only imagine that the shop newbie or someone having a very off day

[@mycosys]

but if you do it yourself you know exactly how halfass it is? ;)