An Old Suburban Gets Some Upgrades!!!!

A fan and customer brought his 1993 Suburban up from New Mexico to get some 456 gears. Multiple repairs done while he was here.
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[@craigweikel8184]

Thank you, Chad, Staci, and boys, for your hospitality while working on "Moby" my white Whale Suburban. Also for fixing my Tracker with its impromptu trans leak. You guys are awesome! Hope to see y'all this summer.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

All mechanics should treat their customers this way.

[@chadsfab]

Craig, Thank you for your business and support. It was great getting to know you and assisting with those things, it truly was a pleasure.

[@richard3141592638]

quite a crew all working together - and great to see the old iron still in use (I mean the suburban, not Chad of course) - fun to watch the upgrades. Thanks all

[@wiresmith2398]

Chad's not old iron - iron can fail and let you down!

[@trevorgillan1246]

Hi all from N Ireland, great watching you all on your different projects 😊

[@laurence1643]

Your consciousness approach to each aspect of a job is profoundly admirable. Your sons have this same ethic which says a great deal about them as men and you as their father! Thank you. Larry of Paragonah

[@WA7ALUT]

Stacy awesome editing on this episode. Your family are rockstars and professional in the trade.

[@chadsfab]

Thank you!!

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

It is a joy to watch professionals do their work! I like it that Chad and his boys always talk us through things. We learn a lot that way!

[@raeanker3078]

One of your many qualities is you don’t just fix the problem at hand, you future proof things as well, like putting corrugated tubing on to protect the trans cooler piping, spacing the cooler from the condenser. These are the small but important preventive maintenance steps you take for your customers. Cheers from Mudjimba beach QLD Australia.

[@ntme6506]

Love watching your stuff but I really enjoy the customer vehicle work. It does a great job teaching good mechanic work and proper troubleshooting techniques. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from north Texas

[@mini4x]

What a combo, Tin Top Tracker and a 8 lug suburban ! 90's Finest pair.

[@donlarsen9807]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Chad and family! I will have to admit that I was a little surprised to see you guys sharing work on a customer's vehicles rather than a family project. Stay safe healthy and happy 👍

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice work guys, can't say I'm over impressed with the front diff arrangement, but I guess it works OK. Thanks guys.

[@larryhall6416]

Your channel is relaxing and informative. Yes, I learned alot about the preload and back lash on the ISF and 14 bolt. Thank you Chad for your expertise. God bless and stay safe and healthy

[@skyepilotte11]

Chad and sons are first rate technicians...great job.

[@allentinnell4497]

I love to watch you and your boys working on stuff together they all take pride in their work keep up the good work I've been watching your videos for so long I feel like I know you all lol

[@kimetherington2252]

Anyone would be proud to let you and your son's work on their vehicle's, knowing it will get fixed and fixed the wright way! Til next time take care, stay safe and we'll see you then...

[@jeromeburrasca6710]

Love love love lifted built Suburban’s and Tahoe’s!!!!! ❤

[@skistrycharski6999]

You’ve given those young men a great life start ! 😍

[@waterislife.9204]

Great job boy's. Lots of work.

[@skistrycharski6999]

Mom& Dad you did good ! 👍🏻

[@yodaoffroada]

Great job. And great how you explain how and why you do things!

[@Voyagersk9]

It’s there anything you guys can’t do! Great job! I love this channel! 👍👍

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Thank you , videos are always well done. I too work from home (almond ranch mechanic) the commute is good ,working in a park like setting the only thing bad is as soon as I step out the door everywhere I look there is something to be built or repaired to the point where my house, hobby and health get neglected. Central California watching

[@johnpruitt2534]

Really enjoy your channel. You're a great teacher for your sons. If you were close I would like a posi unit in the rear of my 06 F250.

[@barrydavidson525]

I wish you guys were in my area, I have a 1924 Model 20 Rolls Royce that was left to me in a will and it needs the radiator fixed, a brass fitting for the fuel line going into the carburetor (whitworth tread), wiring harness and new tires.

[@romeknight]

You must be a proud Dad. Good job Chad! 👍🏽

[@sickjohnson]

Another good one guys...your videos are getting addicting fast! Looking forward to the next one...have a great weekend too.

[@sandkworkshop]

Good job. Lots of fixing.

[@Bigalscondosandcars]

My first vehicle was an 8th gen suburban. I of course teened it up with bass, underlighting, and a loudspeaker. Besides what I did to ruin it, it was a real nice truck

[@larrybair8074]

Super job. Wish I lived near you.

[@jwkirshy]

I learn alot watching your videos.

[@morgansword]

I still enjoy the manual hub over the electric shift mechanism.... and we won't start on their idea about heater hose connectors... it worked before so lets fix it... errr.

[@thomasbowman6125]

Each of you are amazing Why don’t you wear safety glass when you are working under vehicles, because particles are flowing in the air as it is above you and floating around.

[@winstonsmith8441]

Excellent music selection.

[@frankbradleyjr]

I wish i was closer to you because id have you go through my 2006 Chevy Silverado with 190,000 miles on Her. Still has orignal transmission fluid an filter and shifts fine to this day. It has the 4.3 V6 i did change out rearend fluid about a yr ago. I do all the other maintenance to Her oil, filter, plugs cap an rotor. Im sure She needs some things done to Her and you seem like a very Honest and Knowledgeable Person Love your Whole Crew and Enjoy your Videos. Thanks for teaching me alot ❤😊

[@duanelawrence78]

Thanks Chad n Stacie love your videos God bless you all!!✌️🇺🇲

[@royphelps8084]

When I had time , id have some hands that hadn't gotten many hours , to wash under those hodge trucks , especially the ends of the 1s I was fixing to work on . And as soon as 1 drove out , sweep and clean that area up when that piece of equipment was taken out . Hated brake or clutch dust , sometimes id have a hand to vacuum it up as soon as it fell

[@jamessmith7691]

I like the way you guys fix things as you find them. I know not everyone wants it included but I hate to find myself broke down for something simple. My new guy is great. My 1/2 ton Chevy won't go into low range and I can't get under it. lol

[@shaneharrison4775]

I have taken that tid bit to heart Chad thanks great video.

[@noonehere1793]

I always loved the suburban MAV’s…..best way to travel on the planet.

[@Buck1954]

I've never seen anybody add cab clearance lights to a Suburban before. I found a local place that makes hard lines. I'm sold on using those over rubber hoses. Mint Suburban except for the body crease in the right rear.

[@craigweikel8184]

The crease in the rear came from jack knife my toyhauler in the ice, that is the only place it hit the truck. I was just glad it did not get the window, now it is patina, not fixing it, a memory.

[@JBdontcare]

Such amazing ppl 🙏💯

[@trentmoseley]

A buddy of mines dad put electrical tape on a brake line that was leaking. Kept buying and adding brake fluid. No telling how many bottles of brake fluid he went through. My buddy finally bought the brake line and we put it on in the parkin lot at college one day when he had borrowed it. 20 bucks for the brake line and probably 20 minutes to get it done. We just laughed. Gave his dad a hard time for a while.

[@ericw3026]

Great Video, Realy enjoyed seeing a video of your day job, even though this was not a routine job, I can see why you choose to film it post it.

[@jpfishing5307]

Chad you should start a How to change this part guide.

[@carolperry7695]

LOVE today's saying🥰

[@psg6314]

You would think that Chevy would have come up with better ideas for the front end on the 4x4 and great job keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@kodiakeddie1827]

Appears to be a few lines on the battery not fused.

[@Fab_Dawgs]

Nothing like a southern gal! Yes, I watched and laughed!

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

I had a 01 with a 8.1L it was a animal pulled great, but not near a good as my L5p Duramax.

[@katreniaclark]

That's a lot of work just for a gear change, good work though. I was looking forward to the finish of Matt's wrecker.

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Another superb job!

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

Chad get that rub that shirt into some Permatex hand cleaner inside and out and then wash it and it will be just like brand new. That stuff is amazing for oil stains.

[@chadsfab]

I’ll have to try that! -Stacie

[@stanstenson8168]

0:14 that's an interesting dent.

[@craigweikel8184]

That is what happens when you jack knife your toy hauler in the ice, I was lucky it did not take out the window. Have an ex tended tongue on the trailer that is the only place it hit. Not gonna fix it, memories! 🤣

[@stanstenson8168]

@@craigweikel8184 It does add character. My Blazer had a bullet hole in the hood, so I have no room to talk.

[@Lexidezi225]

One thing is for sure. That suburban is going to EAT the fuel like crazy

[@craigweikel8184]

I pulled my Tracker 1000 miles to his shop from home, averaged 7.5 mpg, after the gears home got 10. Don't have to be so heavy on the go pedal!

[@psg6314]

Great video and great job with the truck and God bless from GA and stay safe and have a great day

[@zyeborm]

Man, you make some really nice videos. Just like... Nice you know? Thanks.

[@TeeJay_757]

Used 90 weight is one of the worst smells I've ever come across. It's like old used cat litter or something.

[@chadsfab]

It is quite gross that's for sure.

[@markdavis5246]

always go the extra mile nice job

[@thelonewrangler1008]

All of your sayings should be done in front of a sunset like that for maximum effect

[@chadsfab]

😁

[@RLee-zs1ds]

The speed you guys work some times you can probably charge $500 per hour. Always enjoy your videos especially when you are wiring up a car or truck, I have learned a lot about wiring, mainly that I should leave all wiring to the specialists.

[@fleurdelune5240]

❤

[@danrussell3439]

I don’t know why mechanics don’t clean the under carriage or the engine of a vehicle before they start the work..makes things a lot easier

[@chevyfan82]

👍

[@michellescott619]

Now you've praticed, I'll bring my 99 down to ya'll 😉 (but at the same time, I'm not sure I want to know everything that is wrong with it 😬)

[@LimestoneCoastCustoms]

I have an old K1500 Suburban here in Australia (was sold under the Holden brand built as RHD) anyway, I blew my rear diff a couple of years ago & managed to find a 14 bolt FF which I rebuilt with 4:56 gears & an air locker (I run 35" tyres) my problem of course is I now have 2 different stud patterns, no big deal really but I'm yet to build/re-gear the front to suit. I can't get an air locker for the front because apparently the K1500 front diffs are too weak & of course the K2500 front diff doesn't just bolt in. Because I would also like a front air locker, I might just try & buy a 2500 front diff & work out how to mount it some how? Thanks for the insight into rebuilding them, I must have got close with the rear as it still seems happy but I was unsure what to do with the front & what they look like (I really need my 4wd back!) Another great video guys, funnily enough the owner shared this on a Suburban facebook page today, yes, he's pretty happy with your work, hence the distance he was prepared to travel to have you guys do the work 👍

[@chadsfab]

If you could get a while front end for a 2500 that would definitely be the way to go.

[@jesseford7231]

😎👍

[@oliverohnemus5791]

Maybe I’m confused but won’t 3;56 gears actually have lower pulling power and more road speed than the 4;11’s?

[@craigweikel8184]

He put in 4:56 gears.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

Did you get the protector sleeve for your Milwaukee impact from Milwaukee or somewhere else

[@chadsfab]

If I recall correctly it was a Milwaukee brand I got off one of the tool trucks

[@mclarenscca]

I've got a 2002 F-250, and the right front spring perch is getting thin from rust. The problem is, its welded to the axle tube, and really needs replaced. I've looked everywhere for a replacement part I can replace it with, and its impossible! I can probably fab something, but I just don't have the time and enough knowledge and tools to try it. Question is.... Chad, do you know of a place I might be able to purchase one?

[@chadsfab]

Check with Barnes, I think they sale 3" wide spring pads. barnes4wd.com/

[@RandolphRelicRecovery]

Very through.

[@Gilliatt83]

professional as always 👍

[@kennethevangelista3039]

Hey Chad whos the guy with the white hair thats been helping u

[@chadsfab]

I’m guessing your talking about our friend Jeremy. He’s the only “white hair” guy I can think of 😂

[@gilbertsantos2969]

Hey not for nothing why don't you get GoPro you can put it on your head and not worry about doing stuff one-handed just saying going to be a little easier for ya

[@chadsfab]

I don't wear headlamps because I hate them on my head, the camera wouldn't be any better 😂

[@radeknemec1397]

✌👍☕cz

[@1yamawai1]

stop working on other vehicles, matt needs the wrecker back!😀

[@chadsfab]

Sadly still have the day job too

[@georgerogers542]

I'm being nick picky Why do you all call it " never seal not Anti seize"?

[@zombokiler4462]

a nit picker huh?

[@chadsfab]

Never Seize is actually a brand name

[@georgerogers542]

@@chadsfab I`ve always called it anti seize !

[@KEEPERBJr]

[@joser.mendiola1602]

Nice to see Chad and the boys working together, 😊 I have been blessed to have worked with my dad on repair projects, as we both have gotten older it is much more enjoyable and memorable, I'm 62 ,dad is 86, men keep up the great work 🤗

[@lloyddobson4262]

👍

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Awesome video Chad!!! I actually am in the process of taking my front diff out and rebuilding it also!!!! I’ve never done a front axle in a independent front end but have done tons of solid axle rebuilds so it shouldn’t be to hard!!! It was nice seeing how you did it just to look for things that might occur!!!! Awesome video once again buddy and remember keep up all the hard work buddy!!!!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Just loads of fun,and miles of smiles.Always good lessons when we watch you guys work.TY.

[@Classifiedreality]

Another great informative, educational family working together video...thank you..🙏🌠🌠👨‍🌾🚜👨‍🌾

[@jackmiyamoto5270]

It's a pleasure watching you and your family work together. The patience and respect you appear to have for one another is wonderful. Not the least of which is the mechanical expertise you have in making sure the job is done correctly and you take no short cuts. Great videos!!

[@Vickwick58]

Your videos are great and I love the relationship you have with your wife and sons. I just hope and pray that you guys don't succumb to the demolition derby stuff that everyone else seems to be getting into. 😃

[@delbutler885]

I want to watch Chad and boys do a demolition derby project for next summer. Chad isn't salty but he's a competitor.

[@terrancegrant5573]

The tightening measurement is the best ....ugga dugga's 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Chad the secret to getting the piece out of the intake. Is an old plumbers trick. Use a hack saw blade to cut it in two or three places. Then you can use a chisel or screw driver to knock out the pieces. Use non hardening pipe dope to reseal it. Don't worry if you get into the threads. The pipe dope will seal it up. Use pipe dope for gas line. This will hold up to the coolant. God bless

[@BrokenArrowBrokenBow]

Chad and family. I really enjoyed this video. Excellent editing. You all are truly blessed. Thank you

[@dscott130]

Love watching, Chad. Great story line and excellent editing by your other half. 💕

[@garychaiken808]

Chad Carter’s School of Automotive Engineering 😂. Very educational. Thank you guys. 😊

[@johnperun232]

Absolutely 💯 Great Content 👍Your Team is Very Talented and will definitely make it happen 👍 Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@johnguilfoyle3073]

I've been convinced that NORMA clamps work the best from watching these videos. Which hose clamp is better? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3jNiKyGqcqFidU Hose Clamps head-to-head comparison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWwgaRooaxgbrc

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice video!! I love to watch you guys work!! You do everything so well. Taking the time to do it right means a LOT!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@dannystubblefield5478]

Lots of good information in this video- my 2nd generation LT1 powered S10 truck and my 1989 silverado thank you . Great Video - thanks for the tips you add in each video- watching from Mississippi

[@kimwatchman644]

If you ever get oven cleaner from Sam's Club. That stuff works a lot better than degreaser. Let soak for awhile. Just be careful when rinsing it off. Itll burn like caustic, a little. But it does wonders. Superclean.

[@randytravis3998]

I have a 95 Tahoe I am in NY so I have the rust ,, also have a spare front housing now I won't be scared to tare it apart ,, oil leaks just keep the rust down lol ...had a truck 30 years ago add oil check the gas ,,it was a 20 year old truck when I got it ,, Another Great Video ,,

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

I’ve reached the point that you fellas can fix / replace / fabricate just about absolutely anything!!

[@botfoblhrp]

nothing wrong with new stuff , but thank you guys for appreciating the old stuff. i hate going in shop and hearing mechanic bad mouth ,insultin , a customers ride if its got a bit of wear on it. if its got wheels and engine, i love it . cause remember if everyone was a mechanic , we fixers wouldnt have a job. 🤭😉

[@lonnyford1186]

Lol your going to get busy being really good.

[@steven.h0629]

Dang it.. I'm always allowing others' bogus opinions influence my actions 😶

[@chadsfab]

Sometimes we miss seeing that they are bogus

[@michaelhannan8305]

Thanks Chad, even though I will never change another pinion. The tip about LEFT hand threads, is a great tip.