Rats Nest Strikes Again!

The Rust in Rats Nest has been neglected long enough!! In this video we replace the steering pitman arm, add some homemade frame stiffening, change out the track bar bracket to a better one from Iron Rock Off Road and we cut into the rust with a new favorite tool from Eastwood( The Eastwood SCT Contour Tool). We also have a little surprise for you as we Don't use Robby Layton Nation to do our body work, hahaha but we do ask for his expertise for the 2 door Jeep Cherokee. We hope you all have a great day and thank you for following in our adventures.
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Episode 2: • How To Get Good Parts ...
Episode 3: • Jeep XJ Lift - How To ...
Episode 4: • Rats Nest XJ is starti...
Episode 5: • How To Make Your Barne...
*Episode 6: • Did I find a Unicorn o...
Episode 7: • Rats Nest Strikes Again!
Episode 8: • How To Install A D&C E...
Episode 9: • Bet You've Never Seen ...
Episode 10: • How To Stop Rust Forev...
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Episode 13: • Biggest KZbin Wheeli...
Episode 14: • We Got A Call From @Ma...
Episode 15: • How to Install a Yukon...
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Episode 19: • NEVER REPLACE BALL JOI...
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[@duanevigue1603]

I actually like doing rust repair. It can be overwhelming, but its one of those jobs where you know it WILL kill your vehicle, so when you fix it right, it feels like you really did something to make the vehicle better. I get a lot of satisfaction out of doing rust repair.

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

When installing a new pitman arm, also check to make sure that the nut doesn't bottom out before the arm is fully seated on the taper of the steering box shaft. Otherwise, the nut might feel tight, but the pitman arm might still be loose on the shaft. :)

[@jimmyburks7030]

Ran into this a few weeks ago, nut was super tight but not contacting the arm TONS OF SLACK IN THE STEERING, 1 washer fixed everything.

[@shockdocracing]

As a former NY resident, rust is no bid deal as long as you aren’t making a show car out of it. A rotary broach for drilling spot welds, clecos or self tapping screws helps a lot too. When doing the floor to wheel tub, fold a piece of 20 ga sheet metal into an angle. About 10” long is easy to work. Eastwood makes a shrinker/stretcher, that allows you to form the angle to fit around the tub. Cleco the angle to the floor and tub, do your tack welds 1-2” apart to keep the metal from metal from warping too bad. It’s really not too bad. Not sure where you are in SD, but I live in Gilllette Wy now. You’re more than welcome to,borrow the tools if you’d like. I’d come out, but just had a hip replaced 2 weeks ago.

[@tonyb2086]

Staying tuned👍 Can't go wrong with Eastwood! I got a can of the brush on seam sealer sitting shelf. Welding panels into a old ride is definitely tedious. Cool show!

[@abnpthfdr2934]

"Who needs stikin' gloves???" Safety fourth, right!!! Good work, Brother.

[@japhethbonnema]

Awesome to see another rusty jeep getting some love

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

I remember the stock jack that came with my dads Dodge station wagon. It was very much like a high lift jack. There were notches in the bumper that the jack would fit into. Perhaps I was simply lucky, but we never had any issues with the jack when changing flat tires whether it was on pavement or dirt roads. Looking forward to your next video and the progress you make.

[@patrickkillilea5225]

You're getting it done in that small space. That how most people roll. Can't afford every tool. Pretty freaking cool video!

[@MattBrownbill]

I do like that brushable seam sealer, looks factory, and works really well.

[@granitesand78]

I went through multiple pullers and destroyed them. A friend of mine owns a 4x4 shop and loaned me that snap on puller…. Worked instantly. Worth it.

[@cjg1482]

I really like the crossover brace for the track bar frame mount.

[@ambulingadventures-stan1050]

It amazes me what so many of you are able to accomplish. You just get it done! Thanks for taking us along on the journey.

[@moabwheeling1305]

Tons of work Colt , but it will be worth it in the end . Looking forward to your next video sir , take care.

[@emilevoyer123]

LOL, I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING, ROBBY LOVES WORKING ON RUST BUCKETS, LOL

[@DavidSmith-ni7ow]

What you are calling seam sealer which it is, is also actually a noise dampener for the body. I need find time to do the same repairs on my 96XJ. Thanks for the informative video. 👍

[@TerianaCreations]

Awesome Star Wars trivia!

[@TheOldaz1]

Keep at it and bit by bit you'll get there. If I was close I would help.

[@corywilliamsmith]

Hell yeah props to Eastwood Co too.

[@gigasipke]

It is amazing the value of the right tool, time is money.

[@jasonswiger5202]

I'm from West Virginia and most of the work I do is rust repair lol. I'm about to install rocker panels on one of my xjs, I've have the panels made, just have get my schedule opened up so I can get them put on.

[@aaronmcconnell7358]

Most kids getting into wheeling now don't remember the good old days when all the cars had bumper Jack's in them my first jack in my cj7 was a bumper jack from a old Buick I modded .

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Colt !!! Yepper !! Looked like a repair job for Robby , but as you say ""I'll ""GET HR DONE "" !! HAHA Cool to see what you are doing !! Have a ""FUN"" week or 2 working on the rust !! 🤔🤠😎😮👍👍👍

[@someonewhocares5712]

Cool video thx for sharing

[@coolHandLuke5150]

Since you are already there. I would recommend you do what I do. In the front wheel wells at the fire wall. Cut out the pinch weld. I cut and pushed back the firewar a good 2". Let me know if you want pictures. I can stuff 35s with a 4" lift

[@skippyjones4195]

Hey Brother I watch you Matt Rory Robby Great videos Thank you for sharing.. Just a thought I hurt my hand holding on TOP OF THE JACK be careful love you guys Take Care ❤ ✌ 👍 💪

[@kennethsonier1766]

Great work Colt, looking forward to it being finished 👍☮️

[@MN_XJ_Mike]

I’ve got that same high lift extreme jack, pretty heavy duty. Recommend

[@01_BruteForce]

Thanks for the vid. Alpine peak precision makes a so sick track bar bracket. Just showing those guys some love...side note..Who punched your windshield?? Fly me out there and I'll replace it for you. Lol

[@chadlazarus3586]

Harbor freight now sells a surface prep tool too

[@GULIVERSOFFROAD]

Dry ice works great to remove seem sealer n sound dampening material off the floor

[@davidbeattie4294]

Great content. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@ZJ_Rubicon]

I didn't realize IRO made that bracket. I need to get that. I wanted to stretch my ZJ an inch or so but when I did my coil was hitting the bracket when the suspension cycles so moved it back a bit. Still hits a bit on big bumps. I may need to grab one of those.

[@goodgreenmen2126]

No! Don't pawn the rats nest xD very nice panel work! Super clean! 94cherokee passenger floor pan was my first weld project... Big time consumer:) the rats nest coup deserves the attention it's looking super awesome.

[@chiefvilla3167]

You have since your building number tow truck could work a little bit of it off will their Jeep. Good luck bud get er done.🤙🏾👍🏽✋🏽👏🏽🙋🏽‍♂️

[@kmet2000]

I have broken almost every tool possible to remove the pittman arm. The one that worked - is a simple bearing puller. Install it, tighten it solid and than install a pulley puller over the bolts that hold two half togather. Works flawlesly, very solid and symetrical load on the puller.

[@KJsProjects]

I feel your pain. Going to do a similar job on my Foxbody. The rear of the ZJ has holes too, but it's a wood toy.

[@baldhead7705]

You're absolutely right Robby and them is doing the superb job it's going to be showroom quality

[@randytravis3998]

wait till you need the English wheel , planishing hammer , bead roller and the shrinker stretcher I got the harbor fright set up of them tools .. watch your fingers on the English wheel you will get your fingers and thumbs if too close too the wheel .. got both thumbs when I first started using it ,,

[@austinmobilerepair4426]

Leaning alot thanks

[@anthonyjeffries2005]

You could try using dry ice to take sealer off

[@EvanMoon]

Rust holes are great for ventilation

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

Couple of years ago I rebuilt a enclosed 10x5x5 trailer to sell, and those surfaces were flat. Loads of fun using a plasma cutter for the first time, but recorking with a non-electric cork gun is a mugs game. Felt like I had arthritis but with blisters. High-lift jacks can be scary. 2006 changing all my 4 Runners tires, got to the last one lowering the jack and the handle came up so fast under my jaw, it knocked me out. Trip to the dentist, ex-rayed and only had 1 split tooth and a bruised jaw. But he also fixed the 'rust" holes in my teeth. lol

[@timvanasen6711]

Hi five Colt ✋I totally feel ya on bodywork & rust repair I've learned to let my bodyman buddy do it for the price of parts material & good grub lol informative video thank's for sharing 😉👍

[@josegoni9142]

Hey I’m the same way I’m no big fan of rust and sheet metal no fun lol looking great on your jeep.

[@cameronchrestman46]

Anouther old school tip for improving nut retention is to get the nut tight and then use a center punch to ding the threads on the end of the nut

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Good show and waiting for the next

[@liketadied]

Colt looks like Mr. Incredible lol

[@Rocwlkr]

There's a KZbin video on a business that does body work that used dry ice and it worked real well.

[@leskobrandon538]

Great video Colt, keep up the good work! Wish I had time to do the stuff your doing..... , Rats Nest will be a truly great jeep...

[@tonyb2086]

So the transmission was a 53 and the motor turned out to be a 73👍 Cool stuff!

[@cablenowadays6586]

Id just like to say i recommend using a 33mm on the pitman arm as that’s what size it is. I stripped mine using a 1 5/16 socket. Ended up having cut the nut off and wait a week for a new nut to ship.

[@johnpyle8027]

I've just about had those jacks kill me! We used them in the Masonry business to lift scaffolding that sunk. I also used them off road. I saw on one of Matts videos and he has an ARB hydraulic high lift. I wanted one immediately till I saw they were almost $900!

[@KellyBrownwrsd]

You do great work and your explanations of how to do it are very helpful. I have a tendency to need bandages when doing body work also. If you run across someone that wants a very straight and reliable Samurai tintop I'm selling mine or will trade for a small four wheel drive pickup.

[@TaylorFeist206]

Try using dry ice for the seam sealer stuff, I see the drag guys use it often for removing it

[@jimbaldwin6554]

Dry ice and rubbing alcohol on seamsealer. Then a chisel and a hammer chips it off. Super cheap and effective.

[@datanchovies2507]

Hi, i noticed flickering in the shot where you where working on the pitman arm i think you can fix that by recording at 50fps. But you seem to not have any flickering any other time so just a suggestion if you where looking to get rid of the flickering, awesome video either way

[@bleepinjeep]

We film at 60fps

[@kennethmello5353]

Talk to Rudy about the pealed banana and sheet metal parts to limit your fabrication time.

[@reconjeepmods3774]

Welcome to Sweden. My XJ needs that treatment too 🤮

[@Rickugg]

Hello::: The Jack is like me, an old man leaves something behind where ever I have been !!! LOL Too bad Pit man arm stud is not long enough to drill and put a carter pin into it. I have seen that Jeep in the Bar before. Well I got new Vulcan 220 Amp Mig Welder out of the Unlimited Not to set it up. I blame learning to Mig partly on big ole you. lol I saw a picture of a tube frame 2 seater car "Not 4X4". it was cool, little like a go-cart !!! Have a good day !!

[@elvisfisser7264]

You should get Rudy to help with the rust repair😉

[@raystevens687]

Hi 👋 👋 👋 👋 Colt I wish I could be there as your assistant. I've been thinking about buying a Jeep 1990 thur 1995. I was thinking about doing all the work myself I don't know if my welding skills are as good as yours. Anyway I'm going now thanks Ray in Idaho

[@shockdocracing]

Needle scalers and heat take body seam sealer out too.

[@jeepindave5464]

I think dry ice on that sealer will make it harden and be brittle enough to chip out.

[@forreststrong797]

I use a heavy duty wire wheel on an angle grinder and a pointy wire doohicky on a big die grinder and chisels and picks to remove the oem seam sealer. I also use a Makita electric sheet metal nibbler to help cut out stuff and of course cutting disc's. I've done quite a few cherokee floors. I like to remove all of the seam sealer from the entire car which requires a full tear down but I've also just done all the interior seam sealer. The oem seam sealer on cherokees seams to hold moisture or something because even on seemingly rust free cherokees I find rust under the seam sealer. I go back with 3m 2 part seam sealer, I like the controlled flow and the heavy body. Then I usually build my own rear repair panels and for the front I use the key parts brand floor pans for the front they are the black color ones. I stay away from the silver floor pans they are cheaper but don't fit as well. I also cut and redo all the spot welds which takes time. If I have the car stripped down I like to go around and stitch weld the chassis too inside and out then install frame stiffeners but it takes me months to complete a rust repair and stitch weld and install stiffeners then redo all the seam sealer on the whole body. If you made it this far through my super long comment I'd also suggest the Ironman4x4fab leaf spring boxes to replace the forward spring mounts if your keeping rear leafs and your boxes are trashed.

[@gregj.gotham4402]

Rock auto has floor panels. Ya just me a good idea I’m tall an I feel squished in my xj I could remove the bar the seat attaches to an move it back 1-2 inches.

[@mephistosdemonia1999]

show me what to do and im your rust remover. (o.c.d) it helps make everything correct, lol. would be glad to help anytime and in anyway. im darn determined and love to see a finished project, plus learning a new skill never hurt anyone

[@billquillin1952]

To remove that gunk, use crushed dry ice. Quick and no effort. Once frozen it just chips off.

[@1unkn0wn]

Apparently people have good luck using dry ice to break up seam sealer and sound deadener.

[@andrewforte]

Harbor Freight just came out with what looks like a copy of the Eastwood Contour SCT. No idea if it's any good.

[@jonaathansimons7938]

I'm sure it's too late now, but did you consider raising the rear fenders mini-tub style? I run 38" TSLs for snow wheelin on only a 4" lift this way...

[@bleepinjeep]

Ya, I did clearance it out quite a bit in the end.

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Very helpful as usual! I need to purchase the Iron Rock track bar bracket for my ZJ, I didnt know it was offset. Where did you purchase the crossbar for the track arm bracket?

[@bleepinjeep]

I made mine but I believe Rustys Offroad makes one too

[@RickyBird17]

@bleepinjeep colt , I love to cut me up some rusty stuff and fix it ! Get ahold of me if you'd like some help next time , love the bleeping jeep crew in general and would love to drive the manche out so she can meet the crew too ! 😀

[@Yourmomsboyfriend666]

Love Eastwood products. Getting ready to SAS my 04 Pathfinder (also a unibody) so I love watching videos like this. Keep up the great work!

[@happydaddy2618]

If your not familiar with MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone, hit your big box hardware stores paint section. In my experience Ive seen the stuff dissolve the seats for the needle valve in carburetors. Ive also seen it melt vinyl under pinning by simply wiping it with a rag damped with MEK. Check it out!

[@happydaddy2618]

I used it to clean up roofing tar once and turned the tar into water almost. My uncle was a union painter and he turned me onto the stuff 15yrs ago. Cleans up stuff like nothing else ive seen.

[@leskobrandon538]

I made my own pitman arm puller, copied it from a KD tool model

[@Modstockyj930]

im building a JK rubicon 44 front axle for my leaf spring yj. 35 spline RCV and 35 spline ARB, 37 in BFG stickies. thoughts?

[@alanmahaffey3265]

I have been thinking that the SCT might be a useful addition. What was your overall impression?

[@bleepinjeep]

The brass wheel worked wonders on the inside.

[@udx-483muddbucket5]

The answer to your rust is Colorado & road salt. Thats why it's around all of the seams. XJ curse!! XXXXX

[@koreywilliamson3737]

👍

[@terrylutz514]

Never get under a load with hydraulic or a mechanical Jack holding it up. Even a crane can drop a load.

[@beau7160]

enjoying this build but man, living in southern AZ that rust just makes me cringe

[@cameronchrestman46]

Colt if you need body parts for a xj and coming through farmington nm give me a holler I have 2 and a half that I'm parting out

[@jefflilyea4669]

Hi-lifts go so high ,it's possible to pick both wheels off the ground and fall over sideways.

[@bleepinjeep]

Part of why I kept both tires on the ground😉👍

[@lanepeterson121]

I’ve been fabricating most my life, I’m a professional auto body technician and have been for the last 20 years. I’m from the Denver area, you fly me out, I’ll fix your rust.

[@chrishorning3937]

Feel my pain LoL

[@keithgaming7027]

Unibody is so called because of the front and rear subframes with NO frame rails connecting them. The ZJ/WJ/XJ etc are Uni-frame designs. They don't use subframes as they have frame rails going the full length of the body. If you want to see a true unibody then look at any of the fox bodies, f-bodies, etc. You'll see the difference and you'll see why there are sub frame connectors to help stiffen up those chassis. Other than that nit pick great video.

[@Bigmannature]

Hey colt what rig will u be bringing to the Ultimate4x4 field trip at AOAA ?!

[@bleepinjeep]

The plan is Rats Nest😎👍

[@Bigmannature]

BleepinJeep YESSSSS I was hoping that !!!! 😀

[@MrSqueasil]

long live the empire

[@hayzersolar]

dude thats not a lot of rust thats small rust i wish i had that issue of little rust

[@fredrickhartman126]

its called tork paint

[@kenmeuse2226]

I love replacing rusty metal. The more rust the cheaper I can buy the truck.

[@Krawlergarage]

Will this bracket work on a TJ?

[@bleepinjeep]

You would have to call Iron Rock for that. I don't think k the TJ and XJ brackets are the same though.

[@Krawlergarage]

@@bleepinjeep Thank you. I love the videos.

[@chillis28]

👍👍

[@H4rleyBoy]

Why not have a air jack? lighter, easier to store and safer, if you have a compressor on board that's all you need.

[@AttwoodsGarage]

My 96 2 door was in even worse shape. Basically, no floors, no doors, smashed windshield and everything behind the front seats was pretty much gone. Check out my channel to see how it turned out. Keep em coming!

[@SpiegNet]

I'll never use a high lift jack again... risk your life every time.

[@pat8988]

Especially since it looked like he didn't use jackstands...

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[@elmerwilliamson1970]

What,

[@SoCalJeepGladiator]

Why is everyone pawning off their channels to new people?

[@LScout800]

Bleepinjeep has always had different guys besides Matt posting videos. It seems like now it is just Matt and Colt now.

[@SoCalJeepGladiator]

@@LScout800 it's just not the same. I've only ever watched Matt. Lite Brite is doing that too. I guess everyone is moving on.