Build Your Own Suspension Uprights. Or Just Watch Me Do It. Whatever.

Sometimes you need to attach Tesla Model 3 hubs to your Mustang II based suspension on your 1950 Jaguar. We've all been there. This week, I design and build a welded boxed steel upright to solve the problems that I created.
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[@slightlypermafried]

The 2.75" ID / 3" OD aluminum pipe was the most satisfying fitment I've seen in a while

[@Davinci12007]

Precision hacked.. Oops, "hack-sawn."

[@matthewhagan9711]

I can't tell if I love this project and your "get it done" attitude or if I'm scared for your life..... Either way, this is awesome!

[@MrNightpwner]

You think he doesn't have a plan for when/if his wheels decide to disagree on direction?

[@matthewhagan9711]

@@MrNightpwner I'm guessing the plan is relying on the other car's crumple zones. 😂

[@12x2richter]

@@matthewhagan9711 That's similar to the way I did the Hi-beam indicator on my old pickup. If oncoming cars flash their headlights at me, I know my high beams are on.

[@brianb-p6586]

Why not both?

[@scotrick3072]

I had that same fear. It was when I was imagining him, smiling, zooming along the 101 or 280, when something, somewhere, deep inside this beautiful machine goes: PING! And then? I worry.

[@TougherLoki]

I believe an upright is called an upright because it holds the wheel up, right?

[@gavinpotter8741]

No, it holds the wheel “right”

[@phenomanII]

@@gavinpotter8741 Then what's up?

[@austindoud273]

@@gavinpotter8741 naw it does both up and right

[@TougherLoki]

@@austindoud273 But how does it turn left if it's held right?

[@billybgamer5205]

I have some doubts about that happening here.

[@jacobhunsinger7793]

As a mechanical designer/drafter, I like the slots and tabs. The welders in the shop like them too! Blinker fluid. HA!

[@johncunningham4820]

Yeah . I spotted the Blinker fluid too . You can never have too much of that on hand , Eh .

[@skinife]

I love this kind of humour! always gets me hooked through the entire video!

[@markhenry5294]

Blinker Fluid. 7:39

[@skinife]

@@markhenry5294 right?!!

[@LennyNilsson]

I agree. I also love the complete lack of perfection. Like the complete lack of structural rigidity in the half moon mounting point on the side of the hub. Keep the hacks coming Matt :D

[@blucheer8743]

Ya motortrend should be calling him… aren’t we all sick of show after show of old farts doing burnouts in old clapped out mopar’s and tri-chevy’s? I am

[@aqnaqnaqn]

7:40 "Blinker fluid"! 😄

[@terencemalik6415]

From the standpoint of reading the manual first, and then following steps, I'm damn sure I'm watching the right channel...

[@thedonsweden]

love your humour

[@paweszczepanski6738]

BLINKER FLUID

[@xXZ31t6esTXx]

That's gay

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

Kindly remove your narcissistic self interjection. The world doesn't care if you like his humor. Why does it matter to any one what you like? It truly does not. If you hated his humor it would signify no difference.

[@ragnarpadar3647]

@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 they shouldn't allow cellphones or acess to media on madhouse or did you ascape?

[@whatislove127]

@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 same exact thing applies to your comment, yet here we have one.

[@user-ix9uq4gz1j]

"cause i like it simple" i laugh and cried at the same time. you are brilliant!

[@patrickhayes3099]

One more time, you sir are a hoot! You bring voice to my parallel foibles. I had a hub project recently that had a number of twists, resulting in tools hitting the ground at velocities 4or 5x what gravity was exerting. I was the critical bastard asking about the toothpaste looking welds before you tried to hide them. I welded my loose lug studs in place with the same toothpaste dispenser. You made my day. Do continue!

[@JohnSmith-rf1tx]

Oh, now I'm glad I didn't actually win the Crack Lighter from that last video. I'm more of a meth man myself, and it turns out that that lighter wouldn't have worked for me.

[@jonathangehman4005]

Hmmm. Whenever I've wanted to lower a vehicle in the past I figured I had 2 choices, cut the springs and pretend the effed up camber curve, the 'orrible ride and bump-steer weren't that bad, or spend too much for some pretty dicey Chinesium cast iron drop spindles from a company more concerned w "Stance", or "Laying Frame". Not sure why it never occured to me to just fab something myself. An upright is definitly within the scope of my skills and tooling. THANKS MATT! You don't suck.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Might be fine in your part of the world, but in Australia, welding of steering or suspension parts is not allowed.

[@holmes1956O]

@@derekhobbs1102 that goes true for most of the developed world. I would never accept a ride from this guy. Never know whats hiding beneath

[@EmyrDerfel]

@@holmes1956O "This guy" Matt is an engineering graduate with a successful Formula SAE record and a subsequent career in the industry. He probably knows what he's doing.

[@TassieLorenzo]

@@holmes1956O Fair enough. Until the 90's most race cars would have had uprights fabricated out of cut, bent and welded sheet metal (steel). It's only since the 00's and the advent of cheap CNC milling machines that most race cars have uprights made out of billet aluminium.

[@cheif10thumbs]

You sir are one Brilliantly Sarcastic SOB! Well done! #Impressive

[@Chris21709]

I've got an engineering degree, but this is mind-boggling! A regular car manufacturer would have a team of 500 engineers working on this for a year before it was done. Bravo!

[@knightsljx]

yea, because of some thing people like to call legal liability, pffffttt

[@austindoud273]

@@knightsljx lol yeah right a vehicle manufacturer and liability

[@StormDweller]

Your sincerety is encouraging to tackle problems and not stress about being perfectly efficient at it.

[@jehugarcia]

Bro, you are inspiring me to design my own custom suspension for my VW bus

[@xXZ31t6esTXx]

Comfy or sporty?

[@olik136]

check your local laws though- here it would be completely illegal- even the wilwood brakes would be illegal since the company does not provide the proper paperwork...

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Omg it's jehugarcia

[@OlavAlexanderMjelde]

first come to norway and convert a Volvo L-3314 for me :-P

[@lauriedooker1031]

Porsche 996 suspension would be great on a vw bus and then add hp.

[@rivenmotors7981]

That "press fit nut" and the half-a-hole on the other piece gives me the safety willies and I used to be a precision/stunt driver. I usually over-engineer/build my prototype bits and then add speed holes later. I applaud your impetuous madcap style.

[@iankerr1549]

Fr all that weight and torque under load lol fuck that shit

[@brettg8334]

Always awesome and funny. You hide how really brilliant you are with easy humor and a 'see how it's so simple' attitude. Love it!

[@papalazarou5428]

Again, most of it passed me by, but I chuckled all the way through it. Thanks Matt.

[@imitt12]

Matt, you forgot the fundamental part of the welder's creed: a GRINDER and paint makes me the welder I ain't.

[@chrisquaglio5265]

All hail the algorithm ✌️😭🤣

[@BenMitro]

I'm never going to do this but the entertainment value you provide is priceless. Thanks.

[@Bullorg]

You make me want to build cars again. Love the work you do.

[@abz124816]

Great job, You are a real designer, and a true craftsman ... machinist ... fabricator ... and assembler. There are very few people like you left in the industry. Very few, if any, of the viewers are thinking ..."oh yea, I've been meaning to start that project tomorrow" thanks for the reminder!! :)

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The algorithm lead me to your channel, and it's fantastic. Your oversimplified explanations of complex fabrication products absolutely reeks of someone whose remade parts fifty times to get them right. So I can relate.

[@timbosinius3653]

Brilliant. Always a joy to watch

[@jamisoncooper4235]

Beautiful job you did there. All 27 times. All of those times were great.

[@ikocheratcr]

The blinker fluid bottle made the day for me, great detail.

[@timwegman5776]

Love it man, you always keep me entertained even on a project I was interested in but after I watch I am alway happy I did. Thanks for making me smile man!

[@amorag59]

POR 15 is also my go-to for frame or suspension painting! Every single can has been difficult to open without marring up the lid! I've found I can open it with a wide scraper though so the applied pressure is more spread out.

[@wohnson123]

Hot tip for POR15, use an icepick to punch two holes in the lid and pour the paint from that. When your done, cover the hole with masking tape until next time. Saved me a bunch of headache when I learned this method.

[@lilmerk5150]

This is officially my favorite channel on KZbin. I forgot how I found it but I'm grateful

[@joell439]

Keeping things simple is always underrated 👍😎👍

[@colinsmith7385]

Always hugely entertaining, thanks , I'm a bit late to finding your channel. Had to look up 'blinker fluid' not something I'd heard before (in the UK)!! 🤣

[@bloodredhornet2704]

Thanks for the video! I’ve been building a reverse trike and the front uprights and suspension have been killing me. Your video had a lot of great tips that I will put to use. Thanks.

[@TopDedCenter]

It didn't even take me 3 minutes to realize I should just subscribe. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge in the form of well edited videos.

[@rasmAn2]

protip for the lasercut tabs, if you put a cutout around all internal sharp corners, like the ones on a straight edge (we call them mickey mouse ears), the fit is way better. the laser can't make sharp internal corners, it gets close, but there is some cylindrical kerf to it. about 1mm radius is enough for most thicknesses

[@brianb-p6586]

Inside corner relief - good idea. Apparently this is a standard feature in CAD programs and CNC, which I didn't know before looking for it, but makes sense.

[@synapticbit]

Dude, I love fabrication, love engineering and freaking like your glib! Instant subscribe!

[@tcrenegade]

Wow, probably the best project car channel I've ever seen. Reminds me of This Old Tony

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[@Dave.Wilson]

Keep it simple. Works every time!!!

[@lptomtom]

I like these videos, and by that I mean I love these videos and they've become my sole reason for existing and I'm planning to call my firstborn SuperfastMatt

[@chrisbrookshire861]

ExtraExpedientMatthew

[@holmes1956O]

Seriously? Your wife needs a divorce

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

That’s some good stuff right there! Can’t count how many redo’s I’ve been thru, lol. But the journey is most of the fun.

[@johnsnider3400]

Just assemble it! That is how you get stuff done! Come up with a design and just make it, then fiddle with it for days and keep redoing it... then maybe toss it... but then you maybe have something useful. Great stuff!

[@Opalinus]

I love how the winner of the raffle is just announced throughout the video and not hyped up at the beginning/end of the video. Makes for a much more consistent view

[@mattiasfagerlund]

Your videos always make me laugh! The melody and earnestness of the narration is just spot on, and the humor is always... also... how to put it... spot on!

[@robw7205]

The level of hackery in these vids comforts me and helps rationalize my own hacks.

[@PJBonoVox]

"So I did 'x'. And by 'x' I mean 'y'..." Never get tired of this.

[@donlorinsharp]

I really enjoy your candor so much ... or your sense of humor ... they kinda mix. Oh and I learn stuff and get inspired and re-inspired too and all that stuff. Keep it up amigo!

[@ChrisZBr0wn]

Your channel popped up in my feed yesterday and I’m so disappointed the algorithm overloads didn’t show me you earlier! The exact stuff I love doing and watching! Keep going super fast!

[@metalwright]

How do you know you're talking to an engineer? He's giving you answers to problems you didn't know you had.

[@olsonspeed]

Okay, it isn't just me that over-engineers projects. I appreciate your dedication and unique aesthetics.

[@maxmaz2]

Oshcut is also a great source for laser parts, they allow you to specify lead time and shipping method which is great for rush jobs.

[@sendark001]

Man I’m in love with your channel! New favourite, you’re an artist!

[@jefrhi]

"Why do something once when you can do it 4 times?" Accurate, but not complete...the rest goes like this... "and spend 10 times as much to get half the quality of just buying the thing." Story of my life, man! The lie I tell myself (and my wife) is that it's the experience! Thanks for reminding us we're not alone.

[@nobodynoone2500]

"Lemme jus assemble eet" Famous last words my fella.

[@robinjacobs5381]

first time watching your content. pure art, great skills and comedic timing too. i'll be following all the way from south africa

[@artemtsvetkov3655]

Love it! From fellow mechanical engineer and fabricator, keep burning the rod, your welds will get better, just need more tig time.

[@SimonPass230267]

Love your videos and the humour. Brilliant.

[@jacobfalk4827]

Love the design process of using slightly modified off-the-shelf parts and getting things laser/plasma/water jet cut to then weld. Who needs a cnc XD? Also, look into the spray paint that has the catalyst built-in. It goes by the name "spray max" and Eastwood has some. It dries much much harder than normal rattle can stuff. Your uprights are immediately going to shed paint when you spill break fluid on them or clean them with an aggressive brush.

[@SuperfastMatt]

I’ll check it out, thanks!

[@crimsonemperor2219]

Finally, the algorithm sent me something worth watching even if it is sketchy as frick

[@greghenderson6011]

Great job Matt!

[@BetterCallGatto]

You re the entire meaning of greatness Kudos from Argentina. As always your Fellow follower.

[@cynaptyc]

Perfectly Simplified Complexity! I love this channel, got my attention and sub all in one video!

[@seancain7305]

Love this channel. Too late now, but I 'think' the Lotus 111 S2 forged steel uprights may have worked, as they take GM hub bearing packs from 4 or 5 lug. Because the are still used on the current Exige V6, bigger brakes are possible to fit (343mm discs /AP racing 4 pots calipers)

[@jessebianchi2631]

this guy's sense of humor is definitely superior to his welding.

[@SuperfastMatt]

lol

[@Rod_Knee]

Okay, the ALIENS reference clinched the upvote. Great series, I'm learning a lot. Thanks!

[@zflogo]

Next level detail, and your dry dumb humor is great. You got a new subscriber!

[@Matt0x00]

LOL .love the credit card shims at 5:38

[@freedomfriestv]

Loved your story telling throughout this video! Hilarious and informative dude!

[@klausklautgern4870]

Thanks for the reminder to top up my blinker fluid!

[@cannaroe1213]

I don't envy you having to do it all over again for the uplefts.

[@SuperfastMatt]

This is a terrible joke and I am angry that I did not think of it first.

[@davebrittain9216]

Wow that send cut send place is very cool! I wish we had one here in Canada to make things a bit easier for us.

[@bossracing3387]

friggin love this guy

[@dandil]

the tesla caliper is actually REALLY nice in terms of stiffness. This is good because it gives you a really solid brake pedal feel

[@GarageFab]

Subscribed in under 30 seconds. I think that’s a record for me. Imma go continue laughing now. Keep it up my man!

[@SuperfastMatt]

Thanks for subbing!

[@ADREISTER]

Thank you for the video. You filled me with confidence that, even I, can build a death trap.

[@NikosDIY]

Best video I watched for quite some time.

[@daviddavis1322]

Damn. I keep thinking about what I'd do next and you do it. Either we're both excellent and pragmatic designers and craftsman, or mechanical Cavemen. Loved the hub registers. Careful selection of stock material. Hacksaw. Close enough to hammer on. Works. Can't ask for much more bud.

[@SuperfastMatt]

I like to think of myself as an excellent and pragmatic caveman

[@daviddavis1322]

@@SuperfastMatt You're absolutely correct. Congrats on 100k subs and going on Hoonigan!

[@vinnievintage1451]

Where have you been all my life. This video is awesome.

[@1one3_Racing]

Not going to lie, this has been sitting my recommendations for a few days and I'm like "yeah whatever" but tonight I figured that maybe I could translate what I see from street car to my race car. I mean, I have a welder. And a camera. My welder is a MIG and my camera is attached to a telephone, but, semantics right? Being a race car I can make it half as heavy and half as thick as a failure won't kill anyone who hasn't already signed a waiver. Great video! Thanks.

[@Hawk013]

The self clenching nut is generally called a "PEM" nut whenever I've run across them in aerospace. I will warn you, anti-seize the crap out of it. If you ever need to take that apart and it's galled or corroded, you will spin the nut loose and be pretty SOL.

[@johnearley9924]

Great channel, great fab work and humor. I'm guessing those Tesla wheels must look better in person than they do on the internet.

[@user-re9dw8pq2k]

Feel like I'm late to the party . . . for the internal threads, just tack-weld a hex nut on the backside before assembly, works great.. You can even leave the hole in the part small and run a tap thru the nut after, to tap the 1/8 plate too. Or if you want longer threads, use a coupling nut. I know this comment is 2 years old . . . but hopefully your welding has improved. Or you could just mail it to me, and I'll weld it and mail it back, lol. I enjoy your vids Matt.

[@a.whatmough4432]

Awesome design !

[@collinsnyder8682]

The algorithm sent me here a year after this was released. Don't ask questions about the algorithm. Your pounding the aluminum on as a shim probably brinelled the heck out of that wheel bearing.

[@bigbothoee8617]

Omg how have I just come across this channel absolutely amazing

[@LegionZero]

Dude! We use the same brand of blinker fluid, nice!

[@daver.2871]

Really digging your dry humor.

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You like to keep things simple!

[@jtaurus4645]

Love the commentary!

[@LakshmananLM]

I'm quite sure I've learned absolutely nothing. Subscribed, because I enjoyed watching whatever it is that you've just done. Cheers!

[@patrickfreeman8257]

I love the music between "scenes"

[@StanleyKubick1]

incredibly enjoyable content

[@peterhatch1583]

This is a credit to you you and the gt6 build lot in common great build

[@williamreadon9052]

who could NOT like these video's, funny informative and accurate

[@Rob-rg7ix]

Love you’re channel. I think I would go with steelys on the car and keep it seeming stock..

[@TheMrtMts]

For the algorithm and not only: For me, who’s mother tongue is not english I’ve learnt something. Upright vs. spindle. I’ve always thought that it was the same thing. It kinda is. Same, same but different. Go fast Matt!

[@802Garage]

Nice! Given me some good ideas for my future nonsense projects too.

[@DJCAntisocial]

oh mighty algorithm, take my offering and spread the word of this channel far and wide XD