Building the Ultimate Squarebody Suburban - frame prep and Cummins 12v install!

Building and driving killer trucks is an amazing experience. But it is one that is earned with blood, sweat, and a lot of work. Most of the time is spent in deconstruction mode covered in dust, grease, and hot metal. It tests your resolve and commitment.
Thats why I like it.
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[@virtueofsunlight1342]

Now this is the best thing i could ask to end my week.

[@MerricksGarage]

🙏

[@jackrockholt2823]

The new star of the channel

[@AverageJoeBuilds]

Getting me stoked for my duramax swap in the k30 crewcab. Cannot believe I'm gonna pull the old faithful big block but this is just reminding me why I got the parts truck and stripped it. Progress is all that matters 💪

[@MerricksGarage]

Exactly. Progress. Big or small brings you one step closer to completion.

[@PROXIMO22]

woot! love mine! excited for you!!

[@denniscasey986]

That was fun to watch.

[@MerricksGarage]

Lol. Glad you enjoyed!

[@udontknowme4057]

YES!

[@jonbui1904]

James you definitely have a great attitude. Your son is a natural forklift operator. Got her out today. I got to use the 8274 today. i forgot how short my cherry picker was.L.O.L. I`m going to send you a email.

[@joehill1538]

I am so ready to see the final project on this. Thanks for showing the details too. I'm about to purchase a 1982 suburban 2500 4X4 that originally came with a diesel but now haw a 454. I like the direction this project is going and will be following. These are awesome vehicles.

[@MerricksGarage]

Yea they really are. So much potential and such classic lines

[@paulherzmann6237]

NICE MAN!! Love watching the progress. I’ve got a 1989 6.2 Litre Diesel Suburban! It’s a dog..... but I love it... I’m sure this suburban is gunna be dope... so interested in End Game! 😎🥸😜

[@MerricksGarage]

thanks man. I am super stoked on how simple its gonna be. I keep thinking about all the wiring and plumbing to do, then remember "oh yea, its a diesel 12v" ha ha

[@l.c.o.r2024]

looking good

[@MerricksGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@hkg3a2]

Awesome progress!

[@MerricksGarage]

It’s going fairly well!

[@marcoschacon1768]

Dude sweet !

[@illll8lllli]

That is grate! 👌🏻

[@AZ-Z71]

This build is going to be so badass. Love watching the progress. So cool 😎👍🏽

[@brokenwrench404]

Looks good. You’re making great progress.

[@ianuhrig3012]

Dude you should probably turn them wheels around so you don't get and metal or slag in the finish from grinding and welding.

[@tonyvickers8659]

Well done! Are you not doing coil-overs on this rig as you did on the K30?

[@MerricksGarage]

Nope. Simple and reliable. Custom leaf springs from ORD

[@easyjerryl69]

Are you going back with leaf springs in the front , Or are you going to do it like your blazer ?

[@MerricksGarage]

Ordered custom ORD leaf springs for the front and rear

[@easyjerryl69]

@@MerricksGarage I talked with ORD about mine. They said that they do sell a long arm kit for the cummins

[@ragan1023]

😎🤘🏼

[@MerricksGarage]

rock and roll brother! Kit is killer. Cutting and reinforcing the crossmember up front is super key!

[@easyjerryl69]

Looking good ! Do you have a link for the cross member and engine mounts for the engine ?

[@MerricksGarage]

Agan Fab Works and Deuling Designs. Both linked in description

[@aquaticservicesofmohavecou7202]

I was looking the same and the frame plates

[@easyjerryl69]

@@MerricksGarage Thank you !

[@Taylor98564]

What video editing software do you use? I have a buddy that is a mechanic that isn't heavily tech savy but likes to post KZbin videos.

[@johnjr3870]

I was wondering about the low turbo on there, plus it clears the AC! Kinda an abrupt end to the vid though,,,,,

[@bilbobaggins1555]

So what front suspension are you going with

[@MerricksGarage]

Custom ORD leaf springs

[@matthewmace3566]

hey merrick< i am under the impression that vehicle frames are heat treated from the factory and should never be welded. let me know what you can about this subject. thank you for what you do. okie matt- aircraft welder 31 years

[@MerricksGarage]

I have never heard that. Welded plenty onto these frames too.

[@matthewmace3566]

@@MerricksGarage the heat from the weld will cause softening and what's called embrittlement (cracking) of the metal. keep an eye out for cracking after a run.

[@larrygreenwich9712]

🤨 that makes no sense whatsoever. If they were heat treated they would crack/shatter in an accident, instead of bending/twisting. Also watch any professional car builder, they weld on the frame, without worry.

[@matthewmace3566]

@@larrygreenwich9712 i guess i should word the statement differently. instead of stating that i am under the impression that vehicle frames are heat treated from the factory and should never be welded on. ask the question are frames heat treated from the factory? then that would help me make a decision on whether to weld on my frame or not.

[@thedobermangang3503]

I GOT A 1990 K5 BLAZER 5.7 WITH ECU GOT ENGINE REBUILD GOT THE BLOCK BORED 30 OVER AND DID A FEW UP GRADES IM USING EX262H CAM IN IT WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD COVERTER TO USE I TOOK THE STOCK ONE OUT..AND GOT 2000 TO 2400 STALL .. IS THAT GOOD WITH THAT CAM

[@MerricksGarage]

I don't really have the qualifications to speak on this, but I would guess it depends on what you are looking to do with the truck. For rock crawling, I'm prob not gonna go much over 2200 stall.

[@markottinger]

Step one survival had his suburban stolen! Keep your eyes peeled, lets find it.