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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@calvinevans8305]

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

[@danielpc12345]

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

[@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.

[@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 😁😁

[@brandongerman1234567]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🇦🇺

[@ryanc8188]

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

[@robwigglezz944]

That final flip was to test your work. Looks good

[@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

[@shuttlepilot_]

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

[@andrewkarppinen4348]

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

[@DGHD]

Me neither!

[@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.

[@Self.reliant]

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

[@toddvisser5445]

Can't wait to see it finished

[@rondierckens6618]

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

[@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

[@عبداللهمجهول-ط3ك]

😂😂😂😂

[@rockyrivermushrooms529]

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

[@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!

[@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 = )

[@larrydavidson3402]

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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@ldrivadrivah8049]

Looking forward to part 5!

[@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 .

[@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!

[@brucehobbs1734]

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

[@DenwayCC]

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

[@Nemesis19852]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🤣

[@jasonmyers3847]

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

[@brandongerman1234567]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@tonbouw6180]

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

[@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.

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Trailer is looking great 👍

[@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.

[@charlesroer972]

Going to straighten the wrinkled steel on rear of trailer ?. Dosnt make it stronger but looks better . U need a big shop with over head crawler crane . I know u are up north but winter is harder than summer . Attention to detail . I noticed , , an inspector will too . Nice job , trailer will look n function like new !

[@Naviss]

Looking really nice!

[@davetunbridge6637]

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

[@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

[@NUKEzx10r]

Excellent video.

[@Marshal_6]

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

[@Mudsuitable]

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

[@joeg7755]

Hello Rich, great work but one question, why didn't you connect the slack adjuster to the service brake chamber? They didn't look to have a spring chamber piggy backed on them? Can't wait to see this all done!

[@joeg7755]

The first axle has spring chamber, that is understandable if not connected or cage the chamber but the other 2 axles don't has spring brake, could the clevis be connected for axle #2 (middle) and #3 (lift)? 19:52 Thanks.

[@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)

[@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

[@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.

[@GXR__1300]

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

[@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

[@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!!😂

[@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!

[@aaronb6727]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Stahodad]

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

[@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

[@scarface-39]

Looks awesome 🇺🇸

[@ronaldsmith214]

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

[@tealstutzman7589]

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

[@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

[@Panhead49EL]

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

[@bradwebb3920]

😎 good job man

[@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.

[@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.

[@mikemuzzell5167]

New video, sick!

[@francisrizzo1529]

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

[@campervanbug7658]

Mechanics mussels are crazy diffrent range of motions 💪

[@campervanbug7658]

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

[@calvinevans8305]

22:12 that's good advice.

[@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 !

[@CA.papaBear]

Hey Deboss garage, if you want i can help you get the airbrakes taken care of on your trailer for the f tree kitty, Id reccemond BluDot systems here in the U.S. as they can help woth your application. As for getting the airbrakes to to bee proportioned correctly with the pressure being applied to your f tree kitty, youd need a treedle valve and possibly some kind of linkage that follows the main brakes. Im not an expert but i do want you to check out BluDot systems for airbrakes on trailers that arent for class a vehicles.

[@Coyner4321]

Awesome progress so far man! Love to see shiny new parts and things working as they should! Thats the best feeling. 🤩 I just re-decked my Fontaine lowboy and it's so pretty, turned out amazing. I've got to either stain it or put Linseed oil on it, that was suggested to me. My project for tomorrow! Have a good one Rich. 🫡

[@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... 🤣

[@OutBackSmallEngine]

What's with the USA and XXL and up ?

[@rtz549]

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

[@tdotw77]

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

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

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

[@jamesfoster6414]

With the air bags I’d just be make sure you have an extra or two in stock. Every time I’ve had one blow spent more time waiting to get it then it took to change it.

[@DGHD]

Yes, replace a worn one and use the old one as a spare. Kept one for the K100 too

[@kenmurray4232]

That had to be the easiest S cam bearing replacement I've seen with the trailer upside down. I know Brockelsby Transport used to flip the float & step-deck trailers to do full brake jobs. Saves time & money. I am wondering if you are considering a remote lift axle switch in the cab of the K-W. It saves scuffing tires on tighter corners while loaded. You might also consider a pressure control valve for the lift axle to help adjust the weight between the drives & trailer without have to move the load.

[@DGHD]

Yes, farther down the road. We will be redoing the interior of the Kenworth so all that wiring will be looked at then

[@carlcarlamos9055]

Isn’t there one Province at least that frowns on that? The in cab switch. Take care.

[@kenmurray4232]

@@carlcarlamos9055 could be. I am not up to date on that. I had one in my truck & used it from Quebec to the west coast, plus a lot of northern States with no worries.

[@JKheller19]

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

[@jamesbutler1862]

Here we go!

[@brucehobbs1734]

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

[@salmonaco007]

Don't be close to air bags if they blow its just as loud as if a tire blows out

[@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

[@gavinkeller183]

I wish I could flip mine over lol