Building Custom Drive Shafts For Hillbilly’s Broncstar!

[@thelonewrangler1008]

I forsee a video in our future where Robby and Hillbilly regret the excessive use of red loctite😂

[@gregquinn6827]

Yes, soon they will be buying the special wireless bolt heater you use on new Fords to get the bolts out.

[@billwilmot4820]

I forsee a video in our future where Robby and hillbilly just throws out the motor and transmission because they can't separate the two.

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

I had the great job of removing about 50. 2-56 screws that a guy used red 271 loctite instead of 222 purple. Drilling out stainless steel screws out of an aluminum piece really socks! If you don't know , 2-56 screws are about the size of a pencil lead

[@the_undead]

​@@RobertSmith-tq6mfto see at that point you just get out the angle grinder or equivalent if you're not working with metal, and then just replace everything

[@GordgonzolaIsMyBottombitch]

@@RobertSmith-tq6mfblue 242 is better

[@AFloridaSon]

The Broncstar is coming along nice. It sure has came a long way from when it was Hillbilly's daily.

[@billsmith7255]

That rivalry between Ford and Chevy is one of the best. My best friend was a Chevy guy. Of course I’m a Ford guy. after 50 years he finally came over. He Has a Ford Bronco now. Your channel,Matts off-road recovery channel is some really great stuff. Oh yeah, don’t forget the guy with the jeep 😂 and the other big guy trail Mater. Fab rats,you guys are the best. Love your videos. God bless. Oh yeah, your wife and family are adorable.

[@robertheinkel6225]

My brother in law is a farmer in northern Illinois. He was a diehard Chevy man. One year he bought a Ford truck. Now all the vehicles on the farm are Fords.

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

Robby and Hilbilly working together is always good for a laugh. Thank you guys for the entertainment. Cheers! 🍻

[@BringerOfDearth]

24:40 What in the holy BroncStar spare tire decoration is that?!? 😂

[@jimgould2829]

The Broncstar is all Ford baby wooo!There is absolutely nothing wrong with a small block Ford!There are like a zillion aftermarket upgrades for that engine which im sure will happen in the future 🤠

[@jordantwood]

Yall got this figured out perfect. Two vehicles in project mode, posting the videos alternating days. Love it.

[@Freedbird]

I laughed when Robbie said you guys should tap every hole. I had a 67 Ford shortbed hotrod and every time I worked on a different part I would chase threads. Always made next time easier.

[@guypehaim1080]

Take the radiator to Paul Cox. He can convert it for you, so the connections are in the proper location.

[@daviddaw999]

While you are correct in saying that the bottom of your differential casing is the limit of your ground clearance, what you have done with that low crossmember is going to destroy your ramp breakover angle. It's going to make heck of a difference to the Broncstar's off-road ability.

[@johnnyadams1755]

Was going to say the same.

[@tommygunz6760]

Yeah thats pretty bad.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

23:36 ... Once the u-Joints are IN ... and work .. order one of each for spares ... might save you a big headache in the future :)

[@mattchewynichols5217]

Not the wrong hole!!! Demri's laugh was perfectly timed lol

[@ewood88]

I guess Robby has made that mistake more than once 😂

[@mattchewynichols5217]

@@ewood88 exactly!!!

[@brianwatson3705]

​@@ewood88I'd try to do that also lol

[@brendankelly3596]

You guys need to look at a timing cover, water pump and serpentine belt setup off of a 1996-2001 5.0 Explorer. It’s a very compact setup. The intake and heads from the Explorer 5.0 are also something you might want to look at. They are the “GT40” heads and intake, they make more power than the truck parts you are currently running. Best of luck with the build!

[@MrDan1509]

The intake runners are too short, no low-end torque for wheeling!

[@Turk_85]

@@MrDan1509That's possible, but if you watch the videos where they are running these hard, they aren't exactly staying in the "low-end" for anything. Low-end torque or high-end horse power, aftermarket would be better than either stock intake for that. The Explorer acessory drive would be much better setup for that chassis though. I made the same comment on the last video, but I doubt they looked or cared. They'd rather beat their heads against a brick wall making what they have work. I know the type, I work with a bunch of them and can be one myself at times.

[@jamarie1972]

So this is why your floor is so clean and polished, you slide yourself underneath plenty of times Cheers Guy’s all the best from one of your newest subscribers.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

That camera lady has the sweetest giggles. 😍 ❤❤😊

[@dougalexander7204]

Thinking back to Hillbilly’s Bronco daily driver, the transformation to become the Bronc Star is impressive. Further, it’s cool to see Hillbilly’s excitement in having a strong crawler. Thank you for sharing with him.

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Love the tubing work on the BroncStar! Excited to see it back running free in the wild!

[@craybro]

It’s soothing hearing Robbie endlessly quote fractions with his measurements. I have no idea what he’s talking about but it reminds me of my grandpa making things in his workshop.

[@davehollingsworth3007]

Nice job you 2 & Demri! Thanks for the video! Can't wait to see Bronc Star in action!

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

One step closer and two steps back, what a wonderful day for a daydream. Have a good day and count your blessings amen.

[@cumulusvapes7]

not the first time HillBilly has been on his back with robby next to him and heard that 4:20 YA YOU DID!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

😳. It's coming along nicely so far guys. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many videos soon guys. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Fab On. Weld On. Fix On. Keep Making. God Bless.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Thank you for showing so many redos. I feel better knowing even the best have to make changes. As an aside, wasps love to live in tubes that are uncapped.

[@johnselzer761]

Green loctite is permanent. Used for installing cylinder liners into engine blocks. Red requires heat to break loose. Blue is removable with hand tools

[@lastresortrescueandrepair]

HillBilly !!! You stay with your Ford family !!! I have always been a Ford guy, then in 1975 I married into the Ford family !!! Of course it was the Pinto side of the family, not the Superduty, Power Stroke side, but all these years later it’s still worth it !!!

[@briananderson5284]

You three amigos are Awesome to watch😅 love your videos you guys do awesome job keep up the amazing work !!!!!

[@chipprice1174]

Robby, you're wrong. To clear the front or rear diff, you can drive up on a rock, log, or anything that will lift one side or the other. The mid ground clearance or your break over clearance is dictated by your wheelbase, and your tire size, as well as your static height of the lowest point of(usually) your skid plate. I am at 23"" on my skid plate, when my rig was 108" wheel base, it wasn't much of an issue, but when I linked it and stretched it to 120" wheel base, it made a lot of difference on break over which has caused me to turtle several times. I'd ditch the double cardiian (sp) joint, they just don't hold up. As short as the Bronc Star is, just make it a two seater, and run a rear radiator, which works great for an open rig like the BS, in the winter you can reverse the fan connections polarity and let it blow warm air into the cab, works great for defrost too.

[@detroitdiy]

Have Hillbilly run that radiator over to Paul at Fab Rats. He moves inlets and outlets on a regular basis. Maybe get a little collaboration going with him. Great video, I hope Summit Racing helps out with a few items for the bronc star as well.

[@elrey327]

1oo% agree😊

[@DB-yj3qc]

I was thinking that myself. 🤔

[@kevingr3594]

You can set a speed limit with Ford and the “my key” feature!

[@808SSCamaro]

Good News Everybody! We're extending arts and crafts time by 4 hours today! 😀 Measure Once, Cut 25 times!

[@kimetherington2252]

I'm glad the Broncstar is staying alive! Hillbilly loves it! Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next. 😊

[@richardp969]

You can have a “alternate key” set up for your kids on Ford. That will limit speed, will not allow the radio to work if seat belts are not buckled”, and other functions. FYI. Great video’s … do you ever sleep? 😊

[@paulrivers7248]

For Robby and Hillbilly to be so young they sure do got that old mechanic man knowledge 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😁😁

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

BroncStar 2.5 looks and sounds pretty good. I cant wait to see you guys test it out

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

I love my trucks, ford, Chevy, dodge, and Toyota. Each is unique and well maddening at times. Haha 😊

[@hermannvogel9239]

Glad to see the the ford running 🎉

[@lonhoschar1943]

Lots of good progress today!! It's really nice you have a shop to work in when its cold outside!!

[@UncleManuel]

A clocking ring? I'm a bit disappointed that it doesn't show the actual time. ... Sorry, I couldn't resist this pun! 😁😁😁

[@stilesevans1]

I've had ujoint caps missing a roller and just pulled one from the old cap. Worked just fine.

[@davidmobley5984]

Thanks for your time and show 😊

[@RobbyLayton]

Thank you for watching

[@MikeBaxterABC]

14:26 .. Keep your eye out for a deal on a BIG pipe cutter .. cut's drive shaft tubes PERFECTLY square. I've done maybe 6 or 8 or them like that, use a good ;eve; so orientate the ends, never had one balanced and used them at highway speeds. :)

[@jeepbobeep]

Its true you only clear what your axle clears except for your break over like climbing over a large boulder and you belly out. But you have to do what you have to do wo make what you have work. But it would benefit if you were able to raise it. Belly clearance is completely different than axle clearance for different reasons.

[@guypehaim1080]

When rolling friction bearings have long, thin rolling elements, the bearing is a needle bearing, not a roller bearing.

[@patmchugh8725]

Brocstar has come a long way also your Milwaukee wall is impressive I been buying there tools for over 25 years and I assure you it looks nothing like that lol. Mine look beat up and abused but they for sure still work 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@davidchappelle6480]

I Cut my Drive shaft with a grinder an welded up with a Stick rod.. took it to be balanced an it was Right ! 😁

[@Moe44125]

Red Lok-Tight high strength, blue is medium, purple is low, green is shaft seal(almost impossible to get off) Orange holds like red but removes like blue. Great video!

[@northidahogurl999]

Dawn dish soap on those spots will take stains right out let it sit until u do the laundry. It's the stuff ❤❤

[@TheOldaz1]

Just chop the complete front section off and extend it a couple inches for a regular radiator. Transfer box seems to be tucked up/protected by the bar mountings? Might just need a skid plate to protect the casting just in case. That drive is a double cardan joint.

[@1944chevytruck]

Good job everyone! HEY!! I'M FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND!

[@LostandRefound]

Ah man, we were really hoping for a joke today. Good job guys! It's exciting to see Bronc Star getting done.

[@dustinbrinker2733]

All of your projects are great but I am truly excited to see the model a tow truck

[@all4runner316]

Came here to talk about the issue with diff clearance vs ramp-over angle. But everyone is already all over it. Come on Robby

[@chris-kc3xf]

you need a set of roller V blocks. great for diy drive shafts.

[@timpretzsch2609]

It's called a Double Cardan joint. And U-Joint Yoke orientation from end to end is called phasing.

[@hiwaystrailingadventures]

Good to know , y'all do everything I can't. Lol. It'll be needed in the future. Maybe this winter. But probably next year.

[@JMC9837]

Yes you're right when the front axle climbs over a rock it then disappears and will never catch on that cross member 😂 I'm going to coin a new phrase I'm going to call it "high centered" it's going to mean the middle of the vehicle is stuck on something and the tires aren't getting traction 😅 totally picking but you'll find out

[@John13Edge]

In non vibration connections green is the hardest to remove you need both heat and torque to remove ….we used it on timers and any connections that once set they never need to be adjusted again…Red is similar to green but will also take vibrations so perfect for places where you can’t get a wrench on later to check tightness…Blue is a slight weaker then green or red..normally great for smaller bolts and install chrome parts etc where you don’t want to heat to remove….. I use red on my motorcycle motors and blue for frame fenders flares etc…still do a week tightness check on street rider..

[@brianrhodes9366]

I believe the name of the "CV joint" is a double Cardon joint...got one on my 93 full size Bronco as well

[@avlisk]

Hey, Hillbilly. I had a (1993?1995?) Geo Metro 3 cylinder 5 speed. It got 54MPG. It would even do 85MPH. Any little hill would mean 3rd gear. It was a cheap, awful tin can. But there was something about it that was so cooooool!

[@BigBlueMotors]

Must of been a pre-1995 because I never got 54mpg on mine. It only has 40k original miles. Going with a 3 cylinder diesel and aiming for 65 to 70mpg.

[@avlisk]

It was the one way drive between Phoenix and Tucson on the freeway. Going the other way was a bit less. Its average with city driving was only about 49.@@BigBlueMotors

[@jamesbigham9036]

I really enjoy the videos on the Bronc Star definitely one of a kind. I am curious to see how it drives after the improvements

[@terrywells3955]

Robby and Hillbilly great job keep working hard men .

[@BigHeinen]

I can watch Robbie all day long.......

[@robertpirtle3638]

You 3 make a great team

[@reddog543211]

Good job guys.....comin along fine

[@collinsmith9941]

Looking sweet, almost there !

[@Crewsy]

Yes Robby you can only clear the differentials BETWEEN the tires. But everyone knows you need as much clearance as possible between the axles to roll over obstacles. So yes. That crossmember is really low.

[@michaelfranks6521]

That was impressive Hill Billy

[@garychaiken808]

Good job guys 😊. And I’m interested in taking classes from Layton university. Actually I’ll send my wife. She cleans and polishes the cars and trucks and I fix and maintain them. Thank you.

[@ITGuyOhio]

Had a blast in my sister's Geo Metro! Pretty peppy with only one person in it😉

[@gmcman355crazy]

Geo metro are awesome hillbilly !!! My first car

[@marcogarza1263]

For a DIY cleaning tap cut 3 slots longways in a old bolt and run in and out with small impact and lube

[@andrewk6844]

Green is the one you need heat to get it out if your lucky , Blue is for screws ( Light duty ), there is red for bolts .(medium duty) 2 ,3 of each colour different applications for each. On a drive shaft the slip joint never goes to the diff end

[@donalddean6992]

I liked my Metro, to me it was a Go cart with heat and wipers. Nice presentation, I give HB a B+.

[@opendstudio7141]

Nice and interesting content. 👍 The Bolt Guys Mega cabinets setup is most impressive.😊

[@blakebateson8181]

Robby, as the best painter in all of Ohio and possibly this side of the United States I would love to make a few videos of us painting either together or against each other no one does it right around here but me so it makes my stuff look that much better than others cause I simply do what should be done and don’t cut corners

[@samwest9444]

Humble

[@DavidBergman1776]

I get that you take pride in your work, but to most, this comes across as very arrogant. I'm sure you're a good painter, but maybe you keep this out of YT comments.

[@blakebateson8181]

People around here really do suck lol they cut corners to save time, I do stuff simply the way I’m supposed to and people act like I’m chip foose,

[@blakebateson8181]

Forgot people don’t have a senses of humor anymore if you can’t tell what’s sarcasm and what’s real maybe you should take a break for you tube 😂

[@samwest9444]

@@blakebateson8181 social media comments isn’t the best medium for the hilarious art form that is sarcasm

[@joesorenson9838]

The next bronc⭐️ shirt should be it climbing out of a dumpster fire 😂😅

[@oaudet817]

The green loctite is mostly for "gluing" sleeves and bearing races..

[@stephenpoe2037]

Progress ! Thanks for sharing !

[@williambridges6742]

My Ford Transit XLT has 18800 k😎 miles on it. It has not had a tuneup since 30 k. Oil, brakes tires that is all. Best vehicle I have ever owned......

[@miked19831988]

how can you have not done a tune up or oil change since 30k if it dont even have 20k on it??

[@lestaylor3641]

FYI. The Bronc⭐️ is officially a badass. Truggy extra.👍👍👍👍✌️

[@travismosher2570]

Purple loctite too. For bolts 6mm and smaller.

[@bobtucker8875]

Well that was great 👍. Thanks for sharing.

[@collinsmith9941]

Ka Nip X are the greatest pliers , cutters ,slitters ever

[@jhaddix07]

Started right up

[@_Merica_USA]

Another Great Video 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!

[@mrheart4242]

Please get the harbor freight ujoint and ball joint press. Tapping it together is fine. Pressing it out is magic with the press.

[@ufxpnv]

Green Loctite is used to take up slack in a bearing fit. If you use green Loctite on threads you will remove the threads from the bore and fastener when you take it out, even using heat. I've had to use heat to take apart blue Loctite.

[@zyeborm]

Purple Loctite for anti vibration of small screws. You can get 290 green that's for threads too not just the retaining compound.

[@ryandoyle4344]

Orange 🍊 is new (red lock, blue removal)

[@MarketAthletes]

Geo Metro's are the bomb!

[@DVTY1]

you could plumb the radiator to fit in the back maybe like on some of the baja trucks

[@smashthereds414]

There's only 14or15bolts for a small block Ford water pump, good luck with the leaks 👍👍.

[@steveholland1163]

Use orange lock tight it hold like red releases like blue

[@paulrivers7248]

3:55 you're right its never coming off even if you are wanting it too😂😂😂

[@stephen-oi3nz]

Nice HillBilly!!

[@JRs-Garage]

Mount the rad in the back like a desert racer with dual fans 😂😂👍🏻

[@donwilliams3626]

No mechanical challenge is too great for Hillbilly and Robbie. If a part doesn't fit and mate up they just grind it off and reweld in a part that does!

[@matthewjones7935]

There are a bunch of colors of loctite and different grades of each color, all for different uses and strengths.

[@williambridges6742]

OK Robby, with all the toy's and tools you have ,why not a inexpensive lathe, there is so much you can do with it. Turning rotor's, drive shaft's etc. etc. etc.

[@IR-nq4qv]

This was a very good video, good job on the U- joints Robby

[@onepunch7632]

Volvo has parental controls (kinda). With the red key, you can program it to only go up to a set speed.

[@vanessamoriarity430]

Chevrolet has teen driver mode with password to limit speed,radio.... also valet mode!

[@jeremywolfe5483]

You guys should check out the new orange loctite. Strength of red but can be broken loose by hand….supposedly.