Assembling & Airing Up Brakes on our Tri-Axle Lowboy Trailer [EP4]

Our Witzco drop-deck trailer gets aired up and flipped over for the last time!
Subscribe: bit.ly/SubDGHD | Merch: debossgarage.com/merch
Watch part 3: • Lowboy Trailer Transfo...
0:00 Trailer air brake assembly
3:28 Trailer hub assembly
5:28 Ready to flip upside down again
8:16 Air liines, shocks, slack adjusters, air tanks
13:56 Testing air system
22:49 Flipping the trailer one last time
Follow us:
debossgarage.com
/ debossgarage
/ blackjackdeboss
/ debossgarage
/ debossgarage
Send stuff to Filthy Rich
411 Darling Rd, Canfield, ON Canada N0A 1C0
Merch, Tape Boss & Car Parts: debossgarage.com/store
Tools I use: www.amazon.com/shop/debossgarage
Show us your build project: debossgarage.com/nation
Help us make awesome stuff: / debossgarage
Watch More Deboss Garage:
bit.ly/DG_EngineSwaps
bit.ly/DG_AutoShows
bit.ly/DG_Reviews
bit.ly/DG_HowTos
bit.ly/DG_QuickTips
About:
From Tractors to Heavy Equipment to Industrial Machines, DGHD will show you how to build, operate, and repair anything with a throttle.
*If the video was helpful, please give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing.*
Theme Song: "Travelin'" by SWIB ( / swib-1 ) CC BY-SA 3.0
All Songs: / deboss-tunes
Music License: share.epidemicsound.com/deboss (30-day free trial)
© Red Egg Entertainment | made in Canada
--
NO WARRANTIES: All of the information provided in this video is provided "AS-IS" and with NO WARRANTIES. No express or implied warranties of any type, including for example implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are made with respect to the information, or any use of the information, in this video. DEBOSS GARAGE HEAVY DUTY ("DGHD") makes no representations and extends no warranties of any type as to the accuracy or completeness of any information or content of this video.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: DGHD specifically DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of any of the information or content in this video. DGHD recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. DGHD assumes or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use, misuse or reliance on the information and content of this video.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: This video is for informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own safety and physical condition, or that of your clients, and to independently determine whether to perform, use or adapt any of the information or content in this video. Any automotive repair and/or modification may result in injury. By voluntarily undertaking any task displayed in this video, you assume the risk of any resulting injury; your safety is the sole responsibility of the user and not DGHD.

[@jnuechte]

Tip on your ziptie memory system. Try using little bits of telephone or ethernet wires. They have lots of different colors inside one bit of ethernet cable to designate many different connections, and you just cut a couple inch length of the wire and twist it around the component like a twist tie. Then you are matching colors of wire instead of zip tie lengths.

[@ST-cy6we]

Great tip!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Personal preference, colored zip ties. Buy them in a tube. No stripping CAT 6 outer jacket and inner sheath, no cutting wires, just grab two zip ties of one color, put them on with one hand. Run out of colors? Double up. I've run miles of CAT cabling and run a truck maintenance facility and a farm. Zip ties for me, just my personal preference.

[@lucilleking7495]

Looking good Rich, Take the exhaust line from the dump valve and make it exhaust horizontally, It stops having to stand in a dust cloud when you drop it . Gord.

[@Low760]

Funny to see that you do the rear Springs on the shoes the harder way. Fit the pins last and springs first, lever shoes up and done! But this is great work Rich.

[@v8motors.]

Apart from all the epic work you do, whoever does your production editing music etc is on point. You should introduce them to your show. Hat tip to them.👒👍🙂

[@DGHD]

Aaron is the man.

[@JustinVodden]

The channel would not exist as it does without Aaron

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

@@DGHD Definitely THE man!

[@seanmccartin2811]

@@DGHDI think we found Aaron’s burner account

[@prariemines]

For an extra $50 in valves you can put a shut off valve at each air bag to isolate it off it blows. Then if you get a flat air bag is a simple as closing a valve.

[@ryanc8188]

It's always got to be that final flip that keeps you humble 🤣

[@ST-cy6we]

I used to rebuild diesel brake shoes for Standard Parts & Equipment in Billings Montana, 40 years ago. I was in high school.. This video brought back old memories. :)

[@PickupsAreNotTrucks]

I have a 98 Fruehauf pneumatic trailer with brakes and S cams that are similar and they can be a real BEAR to get brake parts for. I finally found some NOS parts on eBay a couple years ago and bought all of them to keep in stock.

[@fredsiegfried1707]

As a Old Retired Diesel Mechanic i always wished i could flip them dam traiers. The ones i did were packed in grease, nasty job. 45 years was enough, Keep on truckn, ill drive the rocking chair

[@nicholaswaddell4141]

Hey rich, I gotta say I really appreciate you choosing short ads. Not like these other YT channels putting minute long ads that you can’t skip in their videos. It’s appreciated more than you know mate Love ya work all the way from down under 🇦🇺

[@danielpc12345]

Having never seen inside a tractor trailer's brakes before, damn those are some huge drum shoes...

[@xozindustries7451]

Speaking for the rest of us on the road I’d like to thank you for having safe equipment on the road 😊

[@DGHD]

Thank you. Brake shoes are $69 CAD. Not sure why you wouldn't change them. I figure I will get pulled over a lot pulling the tank

[@poordecisionsgarage9834]

I forget the video but welding tips and tricks has a video where he talks about a shop that burnt like 7014 or some odd rod up and down their trailer beams during manufacture to arch them.

[@calvinevans8305]

21:19 that's cool, thank you for the demonstration.

[@brandongerman1234567]

For removing brake shoe pivots torch a hole threw center of pin then once it’s cooled off alittle pound them out.

[@Self.reliant]

Great point real world squats just by doing brakes. That trailer is looking great

[@theblackguytv9891]

Ive never worked on any heavy equipment or heavy trailers with air systems but you make it seem so easy... then you talk about the price and I suddenly don't wanna do it anymore 😂

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Nice work sir. Yes my back aches after a day of brakes. But I have too put them on the trailer when it's right side up!!lol

[@crezychameau]

22:18 i'm stealing this line and painting it in my garage in neon letters. That is such a perfect way of explaining the problem and the solution at the same time

[@GuyEdelist]

So impressive. a one man Job that usually done by a team inside a work shop. only the ones who do fix trucks and trailers know how much time, effort and talent it takes. Brakes, air lines, airbags, air relays. Wow. 👍👍 what a Great inspiration Rich,

[@Low760]

I do work like this in a fleet workshop by myself, but not upside down!

[@GuyEdelist]

@@Low760 It is a very hard job, going under the truck back and forth. stuff and mud keeps falling on you. such trades should be highly ranked.

[@minergate4066]

Awesome job. As a parts runner in Manitoba, I feel your pain when wrong parts arrive. I've had mechanics lose their shit on me because the salesman put the wrong part numbers through the system..

[@wobblysauce]

Same numbers just different order

[@JamesTK]

@@wobblysauceworse when it's the same number but different year. Why companies reuse part numbers for actually different parts who knows

[@charlesroer972]

Wrong parts ?we have same problem in the US . Old mechanics used to be work parts counter . Now it’s a computer program ,run by someone without any experience, or knowledge. This is insane!

[@wobblysauce]

For sure... add another SKU

[@user-xm4od7xd2w]

😂😂😂😂

[@jerryb1234]

This makes the third garage related video I've watched today, and its the only one who's actually got something done,😁👍, Kevin saved ya all kinds of money with the wood donation, he's such a great guy, awesome video Rich, and thanks for sharing.

[@garyworokevich2524]

Dropping the trailer did make me jump at first. But I settled down......drums landed on soft ground. I believe in you Rich..........you do know what your doing.👍 Every video I learn something new.........cuz I know jack sh*t 😁😁

[@andrewkarppinen4348]

Nice build. Can't wait to see the finished project.

[@DGHD]

Me neither!

[@kennynelson2269]

Im either onder a trailer or under a truck every weekend and some evenings throughout the week.. was a full-time diesel mechanic for many years until about 7 years ago and wish i could flip them over to get to them like this.. lol

[@robwigglezz944]

That final flip was to test your work. Looks good

[@rockyrivermushrooms529]

This has been a great project to watch! Shows what determination and persistence can do. Organization helps but not necessary haha

[@wesringeisen4109]

People saying you make them tired or you make their back hurt watching is a compliment to how hard you work, that's all.

[@lockwoodsmobilewelding2367]

Little tip for those anchor pins, ball joint presses work very well, but when you have a stuck or siezed anchor pin (normally there’s stuck, not very often will they just fall out) put the ball joint press on them as you did in the video, and give the spider (where the anchor pin sits) a smack and it’ll usually break free, works everytime. The way you did it works aswell but heat can sometimes change the strength of the metal “in theory” otherwise excellent job!

[@Moose54656]

I work in the suspension department of a tank trailer manufacturer. We also build brand new suspension systems upside down, then flip them over with an overhead hoist before adding air lines. After that the whole suspension package is welded to the trailer frame. As far as special tools go, there aren't any. Sae wrenches and impact guns do most of the work. Only thing we use that isn't at a local hardware store would be the Huck fasteners, which are standard for semi manufacturing. Great job.

[@toddvisser5445]

Can't wait to see it finished

[@Eremon1]

I've always been curious about how lowboy trailers worked and what made them tick but never really had the opportunity to be around them very often. They're basically just a truck without the engine. I'll never complain about chasing issues on small trailers after seeing the complexity of something in this class of trailer. Cheers.

[@larrydavidson3402]

It's coming along very nicely. Great job on the airlines Rich.

[@shuttlepilot_]

A straight up work video from DB is exactly what I needed on a Sunday. That soundtrack though 🔥 🚀

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

I was looking at the blue flashing light on the wheel loader wondering about it and then the trailer drops.... Now I know why the blue flashing light... = ) Always impressive Rich, thank you for taking us along on the journey = )

[@KevinKing-qx6ls]

Keep huck rivets in the truck they are perfect size for air bag lines incase one goes you block the line off to get it off the road or home.

[@theglitch99]

Your amount of mechanical/life/common sense and knowledge is impressive! Want to fly with the eagles you have to hang with the eagles right!!😂

[@billneely7525]

Did they remove the pressure protection valves for the air bag system . If they did you may want to put them on just incase you blow a bag you won't fully lose all your air.

[@FoolOfATuque]

It’s funny that you’re talking about wrapping up outside projects and I’m considering what I can do now that it’s not unreasonably hot. Lol!

[@rondierckens6618]

Just a suggestion undercoat that thing good when done .. so no problems wit rust ever !!

[@mitchhero3689]

You're gonna want to move your spring brake chambers from the front axle to the middle. When ever you detach you park the trailer and leave the brakes on the truck released (red valve on dash out, and yellow valve in). This allows the truck to move while you're using the hydraulics to raise the trailer in the air to unblock the neck. When you raise the trailer up, the truck will move backwards a little, but after you unblock the neck and start setting the deck onto the ground, the truck will move alot. Which is why you can't park the truck, something is gonna move (truck or trailer) and most usually prefer it be the truck. But back to the spring brake chamber. When you're raising the deck of the trailer to unblock the neck I preparation to detach, your front axle is going to come up. It won't come up alot but it will loose a large amount of ground pressure. Depending on the type of surface you're on and it's angle, you might find yourself in a "no brake" situation.

[@DGHD]

I just put it back to the way it came from factory

[@davidfleishman2275]

Just for saftey the front and middle axles should have spring brake chambers.

[@kalebhetrick651]

I would consider folding the ears over on the s-cam washer between the S-cam and the spider. Hendrickson sells one that’s already folded over. Since you already installed the hubs it’s not worth replacing now fold the ears over with a hammer and it does the same thing. The shoes can bounce on the washers and cause a lock up especially once parts start to wear.

[@NBSV1]

Started to say you should put parking chambers on the middle axle too. But, looks like with the tank and relay valve there wouldn’t be room without changing stuff.

[@1leggeddog]

We know that you know what you're doing because we don't know how it's actually supposed to be done! That's why we watch you 🤣

[@brandongerman1234567]

Only good part about traction is their parts catalogue. Gives you parts breakdowns for different suspension systems and air valves.

[@ldrivadrivah8049]

Looking forward to part 5!

[@coltonkruse2313]

Man would love to see a cost break down on this. You are really going all out. Everything all new but it will last a super long time with all new everything for the brakes.

[@killianknutson3751]

I've heard of guys padding welds on the bottom of lowboys with 7024 jetrod to put the bend in them and give it a sacrificial sureface to scrape on.

[@jasonmyers3847]

That was a funny disclaimer on lifting the brake drums. LMFAO!! Looking great!

[@FondelMikeRotch]

Glad you changed those pins on the spyder. Some would skip that important part. Some chains for stoppers to your frame and axles so your airbags and shocks do not overextend are a very good idea.Sometimes you can’t always dump the air when unloading, due to freezing and corrosion, ect. Edit: I actually do not dump the air on my floats because they have 4 chains per axle lol .

[@davetunbridge6637]

Totally agree about the lifting. I don’t need to go to the gym because I go to work 🤪

[@Panhead49EL]

15:44 I'm still waiting for those cans to fall.

[@cameronlollio6298]

"Getting pretty close to...." (the cost of a new one) that really IS how she goes.

[@DGHD]

A new one is about $120 000. We will have about $25 000 into it. Since making videos is how I get paid, my time is paid for. Can't make 6 videos or have the same pride with just buying a new one, which is why I build all my own stuff, and never buy anything new

[@kevinlamarr1424]

@@DGHD That’s the part they don’t understand, enjoying the process and the pride of building your own, your way.

[@francisrizzo1529]

What I got out of it: it doesn't look like it, but DGHD knows what he's doing...

[@tonbouw6180]

😃 Job WELL DONE.. impressed,,pad on the shoulder,, you deserve it.

[@DenwayCC]

It's a good evening when I can drink a beer and watch ya videos. Motivates me for a weekend of tinkering.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Rich, ur Tri-Axle Trailer is looking great on the bottom side. next video will be painting the top part..

[@DGHD]

Already done. Looks fantastic

[@Nemesis19852]

Awesome, man, glad everything is getting done. Your channel should have way more subscribers.

[@jeffcrivelli2906]

Looks great! I have a WITZCO trailer as well. They aren’t super fancy but they work! And last! Not sure how far along you are on the gooseneck but I designed a really efficient air bag set up to eliminate having to lift the neck with the hydraulic cylinder and put the timber between it and the frame. I also made some ramps that fold back over the front so you don’t have that big jump to get on the trailer. I’d love to share these (if I send you pictures I’m sure you can figure them out as handy as you are) with you but not sure how to contact you. Let me know.

[@DGHD]

Would love to see the pictures. I was trying to think of how to upgrade, but Haven't come up with anything yet. Send the pictures to [e-mail]! That would be much apprecieated

[@ronaldsmith214]

Why explain yourself? You know what you're doing. Good job, keep up the great content.

[@mikeharper8581]

For your anchor pin removal and installation they do sell a tool for that for a air hammer/zip gun that works great! I use one when I’m doing those and they do the pin and bushing for those

[@DGHD]

there is a tool for everything, but no sense buying and storing it when I use it once every 10 years

[@Stahodad]

Its so nice working with new parts, when the cost works out ok. 👍

[@aaronb6727]

I couldn't see, but is there a chain/binder well between the frame rails? if not, very handy to have

[@Marshal_6]

Great comment about going to the gym. How did people stay in shape before gyms were fashionable... BY WORKING HARD!

[@tamberp]

"I don't need to label or take a photo of this, I'll remember where it goes!" That is the devil speaking. :D

[@todayletsbuild2153]

Looking forward to see this finished. Used studs like you pulled from that hub would work great on a table project I am planning. I will have to see if I can find some at a reasonable price.

[@clydeacor1911]

I wouldn't have changed those bags either, I've had newer ones fail and I've had old cracked out bags that just last forever. They're good right up until they blow.

[@mikesmith7447]

This guy's been retired longer than some mechanics I work with been alive. 😂

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Trailer is looking great 👍

[@Naviss]

Looking really nice!

[@Scorkula]

Instead of using the ball joint press for removing the pin bushing use a sheet metal cutting bit for an air hammer, you can catch the edge and cut/push them right out in 2 seconds without heat. to install new ones use an old pin and place a 7/8 washer over the nub and weld it on, perfect bushing driver

[@DGHD]

Not a chance on these ones lol

[@brucehobbs1734]

You’re doing a great job. Don’t be so negative. You’re skills are incredible!

[@GXR__1300]

Such a great job brother, can't stop watching your work

[@NUKEzx10r]

Excellent video.

[@scarface-39]

Looks awesome 🇺🇸

[@Skusty]

Looking good! Curious about how you safety vehicles in Canada, here in Sweden (and most of Europe) it's a third party company authorized by the government that do the testing here. They pretty much all have a pit where you drive your truck into where they have brake rollers, plates for putting torque on wheels to find any play and so on, I found it real odd that you need to physically remove the drums to safety the brakes.

[@Low760]

That's because you guys have disc brakes on everything! In Australia they need to photograph the shoes now so they all come off.

[@Skusty]

@@Low760 I still have drums on my stepdeck, just a regular braketest on rollers is done.

[@campervanbug7658]

Mechanics mussels are crazy diffrent range of motions 💪

[@campervanbug7658]

Drill a hole in the backing plate and make a simple inspection plate eh?

[@obsidian....]

I appreciate that you either: - Show us your mistakes (via video) or - Tell us about them . I've always hated the guys that try to hide the fact that they made any or blame it on someone else (though sometimes you do put the blame elsewhere lol)

[@Robert-rc7jc]

Great videos! I love your humourous tips you throw in once and a while! You're really inspiring me to build up my late 60's ford 500 on a 2000ish chassis with a. flat deck and a. .Cummins of course!

[@toddmccarter45]

Go ahead a buy one more air bag, taoe it with you so you can let the trailer decide which one gets replaced next but at least you have it with you when you need it

[@normankimber-zy8be]

Hey Rich you should have had Twin Sticks come help you with the air lines. Keep up the good work you are awesome!

[@DGHD]

Why? No leaks and no rubbing isn't good enough?

[@normankimber-zy8be]

@@DGHD No you do awesome work and I enjoy all the videos. It would be cool if you two did some collaboration together

[@jkaeklolber]

Im glad im not the only one with bad luck with traction

[@Mudsuitable]

TransAxle is a wonderful company order from them at least three times a week! My shop IS my gym!!!

[@mrtjbiga1784]

24:00 yeah, time to throw those chains away

[@garytallard2321]

Nice Work

[@calvinevans8305]

15:33 sounds like me after eating a bean, cheese, and egg burrito. Lol

[@Viperman200221]

RICH ACTUALLY KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING, LOL!😹

[@brucehobbs1734]

Rich, we share the same gym membership. Great job!

[@georgerogers542]

Wow you could be a rigger ! lol 1 out of 6 ain`t bad , no loss of life or limb is a win in my book !

[@raymondgochenour8725]

Nice job

[@joej9247]

Great video..Rich where are you going to keep your truck, trailer and tank during the winter months? Please don't leave them outside in the weather

[@DGHD]

Putting a roof between two sea containers and parking them under there. As soon as the trailer is done, I will start the process. Finished projects can go into the containers, and the boat and Kenworth can go under the cover.

[@joej9247]

@DGHD I knew you would have a plan. The kenworth is your best project to date..Its stunning and I'm not even a truck guy. Thanks the reply..Love both channels. It is your personality and presenting skills that make both channels such a success. The editing is also excellent.

[@tealstutzman7589]

I cannot wait for a down and dirty om606 or 617 ford ranger swap for under 10 grand. Classic!

[@jamesbutler1862]

Here we go!

[@mikemuzzell5167]

New video, sick!

[@86_Bullnose]

If you’re using this for shows and transporting your builds to the US. Bring some XL and XXL shirts and you’ll have the taxes paid, don’t worry about the small or medium.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

I'll need a 3XL, just saying... 🤣

[@MyDuckfoot]

What's with the USA and XXL and up ?

[@rtz549]

@@MyDuckfootpoor diet choices and the food/meals on offer here. Easy to be overweight.

[@tdotw77]

​@@MyDuckfootYeah, im lost too!😄 Like wtf is he talkin about xxl + us + tax$?⁉️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤔🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️👍👌

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

@@MyDuckfoot Shirt size (i.e. XL=Extra Large, XXL Double Extra Large, etc.) American's tend to be plus sized! 🤣

[@bradwebb3920]

😎 good job man

[@kentmckean6795]

Nice!

[@cecilshannon2586]

Amen about the gym!!

[@joshhead6859]

Very nice 👍

[@hfdzl]

Good job !! You can be a top parts pusher, great management skills !!

[@DGHD]

Each build is specific to its needs. When it comes to brakes and safety, of course I am going to replace all the parts. When it comes to using what I have, check out the other builds, like building exhaust stack supports out of old prison fence, or a baseball bat for a radiator nipple on the Duramax C10