BUILT for FLEX & JUMPS - The ULTIMATE GQ Suspension

[@timmyhasheart]

Hooly dooly 🥵🥵🥵 looking hot hot hot man, and awesome info!! Always learn something watching your build eps. Keen to wheel with this thing!!!

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks Timmy, once it’s done I’ll either send it over on the boat or you’ll have to come back to vic haha! Cheers

[@timmyhasheart]

@@DanielKistler definitely both!!! Looking so sick my man 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DanielKistler]

@@timmyhasheart can’t wait!!

[@totobyafrica847]

You're really convincing me to chop out my wagon if you brought a kit like this out.

[@DanielKistler]

Hahaha chop it out! I’ll be selling these kits whenever!

[@Blunty_]

Great work mate, keen to see more work with cad and the plasma

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, there’s still heaps to do so there won’t be a shortage of it! Cheers

[@m.a.w1231]

GREAT progress Daniel! Looks like that plasma table & Software has allowed you to bring your design ideas into reality much sooner than otherwise! Looking uniquely custom already ✊🏽😀

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate, the plasma table has opened so many options for me, I can’t wait to do more! Cheers

[@yeahnah773]

The explanation is great. Even if some things you know it’s good to reiterate over them

[@DanielKistler]

Try and keep a good mix between entertainment and solid info. Cheers

[@joelfrancis5391]

Shes all comin together nicely. Really appreciate how ya keep the channel p.g. to man so the kids can watch it to. 👍

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, try and keep it watchable for everyone haha cheers

[@Brennomac83]

Dude, I dig how your brain works, those cones for the bumps is a brilliant idea.

[@DanielKistler]

Always trying to think of different ways to do it haha! Cheers mate

[@kauriperene8330]

So exciting! Amazing thought process and workmanship, Dan 💪🏾 Can't wait wait to continue the journey and watch the outcome of your hard work drive the tough stuff 🤙🏾 All the best on what's to come 💯

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate, I’m looking forward to the day I get it out on the tracks. Cheers

[@ericjohnson6802]

Nice fab work and tech advice. Looking forward to seeing how you do the rear storage/tray arrangement.

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, got a few good ideas floating around so we will see how they come to life!

[@BenBalaam]

always learning from watching you. smart 4wder that knows his stuff and doesnt just buy the most expensive stuff like the rest. would be interested in you. even better he has a soft spot for GQs like myself

[@DanielKistler]

Always try and pack the videos with as much information as possible, it’s good sharing knowledge. Can’t beat a good gq either 🤣

[@MrPhils1958]

Great ep. Love your work. The rear shock towers look mint.

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate

[@hynes84]

Looking good, fun to see the new build, keep up the hustle!!🍻

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate, cheers

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

I wanna do this to my van and add 4x4. It's front wheel drive and parts are available off the 4motion version in newer models. I can't wait to get into it. It's gonna be the only VW Caddy in my area with a stupid lift, multi-link in the rear, 4motion, 29 inch A/T on banded steelies, steel bumpers, winch and winch plate. I love the 1.9 TDI diesel that's in it. It sounds like a mini Cummins but not as rough. "Chooo"

[@DanielKistler]

Sounds like it will be a weapon haha

[@dantheman7647]

Great stuff mate, things going to be a weapon 👌 Also thanks for teaching me how triple bypasses work 👍

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, glad I could teach you something 🤣 might have to take it for a spin with the red tb rig hey!

[@Smiffbuilt]

Awesome as always mate. Wikid content. Loving the build

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate

[@scottdonna2690]

bloody awesome show. keep the tech coming good to watch

[@DanielKistler]

Plenty more to come mate, cheers!

[@nickyoul9100]

going to be good to see it in action.

[@DanielKistler]

I already can’t wait to drive it haha

[@nickyoul9100]

Keeping the coils is very appealing aswell 👌

[@jojobarwick]

Have a look at lowering your upper control arm mount on the chassis end to correct your anti squat, running longer lowers. I run two different heights on mine so I can run above and below 100% anti squat

[@DanielKistler]

I did speak briefly about it on the last Ute ep, but yeah I’ll be making a whole new bracket off the diff for both uppers and lowers! Cheers

[@jojobarwick]

@@DanielKistler ahh copy.

[@robkay9227]

Great work Daniel

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate

[@terrynewman8783]

First class work mate as usual, love it.

[@DanielKistler]

Appreciate it mate. Cheers

[@iainedgar4076]

Best to date Daniel.

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate

[@AshleyHorne1]

Nice work bro! 🤌🏼

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate

[@allywood96]

Good work DK. I think rampt customs do good edition for the long arms, slightly adjust the upper link geo

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, yeah he does a bracket to raise the uppers, I spoke briefly about it in the last Ute video, I’m going to make a whole new bracket for the uppers and raise them, and make new lower brackets.

[@colbymcdonald9072]

Great stuff Daniel

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate

[@Cooperlifts-]

Lookin mint.

[@DanielKistler]

Cheers mate

[@MitchellMcCulloch]

Best night of the week new DK vid! Chuck the discount code in comments just did a big shop at roadrunner and missed out😂 gqs looking mint 👌

[@DanielKistler]

Cheers mate, hahaha damn, always next shop!

[@Dylan_Harley]

Awesome video man. Would you consider doing a cad tutorial for beginers in the future ?

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, nah I wouldn’t because this is all brand new to me, I’m learning as I go and watching KZbin videos to learn. There’s heaps of info out there for any program you want to use. Cheers

[@jorjimaco5331]

Trophy truck setup kinda?? Fink maybe next. I know someone with a spare 351c Nicely made. 👍🍻

[@DanielKistler]

Nah not quite, practical camper haha! Cheers

[@jorjimaco5331]

Bending machine is ok if gonna mass produce. I kinda like nice welded stuff. (Practical camper) ??? Ok. Jumps over a cliff over the 20 metre river on two wheels for a bacon and egg roll. Right o.

[@vincentdidis3747]

Good stuff mate 👍🏼

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate

[@Onsonggarage]

Keen as to see this build proper quality work gonna be sick!! Get your self a fire place for the shed looks cold in there haha

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate. Couple cold nights haha a fireplace is definitely on the go. I’ve got a spot for it, want a brick base and back for it

[@timothybarth6411]

Awesome content dude! Keep it coming!!

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate

[@nathanbreuer8158]

Love your work mate 👍🏼

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate

[@fat.chance]

looking awesome!

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate

[@quincyoconnor9707]

You’re a weapon 👍

[@DanielKistler]

Hahaha cheers mate

[@enzohenderson4191]

When you drop this kit i guess im cutting big holes in the back of my wagon😂

[@DanielKistler]

Once I sort out a res mount it will be ready!

[@vincem5]

I know what eye problems are like first hand.. hopefully all upwards and onwards mate!

[@DanielKistler]

It wasn’t enjoyable at all. On the mend and hopefully all good from here.

[@mohammedmuzakkir9803]

Nice built

[@DanielKistler]

Cheers mate

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Excellent episode mate. Is fusion 360 tough to get started on?

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, I have only spent an hour or 2 on it but was pretty easy to get the very basics down. Plenty of tutorials online too.

[@HardstylePete]

Have you looked into the 'GQ/GU long arm fix kits' from Rampt Customs? Could be a good option to maximize the benefits of the long arms.

[@DanielKistler]

I quickly spoke about this in the long arm install video, but yes got it sorted!

[@johndelezio3455]

Amazing skills

[@DanielKistler]

Cheers mate

[@sheridanblackley9394]

Probably tripping out when compressed comes on try different outlet on the power supply nice work fella

[@DanielKistler]

Nah everything is run on its own circuit, probably need a 32amp plug and breaker. When it trips it only turns the plasma off

[@derJackistweg]

very informative! 23:17 isn´t the UP-travel mainly limited by the coil and bumpstop? afaik the triple bypass can only control the movement of the coil while going 5" up or 7" down in a better manner? Or did I miss anything? You will be running "standard" plus 2" coils, isnt it?

[@DanielKistler]

Up and down travel is mainly limited by the shock, put a super long shock in and you’ll have no up travel but heaps of down and same goes the other way. You space the bump stop to suit the shock so it doesn’t bottom out so then the up travel is limited by the bump stop

[@derJackistweg]

@@DanielKistler Right. But isn`t the up travel anyway limited by the bump stop, if the coil isn´t too stiff and the shock does not bottom out? I understand that a longer shock is a pro and more importantly has a ideal operating range. Or am I missing something? Point is: I am planning to build a Y61, but european style (=no crappy, as we have crappy weather and need more privacy as everywhere people are watching. So it will be cut off also but with a sandwich backhalf, not a canopy). I really do want a better ride than in my E350 Quigley that was stiff and had no travel; which is easy to beat. BUT: When I plan the cabin, I can do so with a "flat" bottom or "raised" to fit longer shocks. I am evaluating if it it worth it .... So I am very intersted to your result! 😆

[@frankz5864]

You’re a mad dog Daniel 🤙🤙🤙

[@DanielKistler]

Hahaha cheers mate 👌🏻👌🏻

[@mark.edward.earles2645]

Hey mate, love the work you're doing on this weapon. Quick side note, what size is your shed? I'm looking at building one and yours looks like it has good space back and front of the hoist and good height. Look forward to hearing from you. keep up the good work! Cheers

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for watching mate. It’s 13.5x10 with 3.6 walls. If you go back a couple years I did a video putting it up! Cheers

[@ashleythornton1309]

Should try leaf springs chief way less mucking around

[@DanielKistler]

I’ll leave that to you moe locals haha

[@toms_gupooe]

4 link would steal all the room you need for the 4x lithium winch batteries 🤭🤔🤔🤷‍♂️

[@DanielKistler]

😉😉 get the winch really singing!

[@Kvasir87]

I’d love to come over for a visit and have a chat about some support. I’m a toolmaker and could help you out with machining parts if needed

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks for the offer mate, sounds good. will have to be in touch.

[@bennyjahmin3953]

Have you ever played with the ironman foamcell pros? I got them firstly because they are cheap, and secondly they are easy to rebuild, revalve. Just havent had time to get into them yet.

[@DanielKistler]

I wasn’t aware Ironman foamcells were able to be pulled down, so I haven’t played with them yet, good to know though.

[@bennyjahmin3953]

@DanielKistler Yeah there is a service manual for them, but they won't give it to you, or any parts except maybe a seal kit if you go through one of their distributors. I let them have it one day saying you can't market them as 'rebuildable' if they won't sell the parts to rebuild. Anyway doesn't mean you can't pulled them apart and revalve them. The twin tube design with the foot valve might mean a little different approach to valving. Not really sure. I was wondering if you could modify them with internal bypasses like the ome bp51 style with shims over the ports in the internal tube. So many ideas, not enough time.

[@jessep6153]

I could be wrong here but, won't the angle of the struts cause a load on the shaft as both sides are compressed together? The bolt position wont allow the struts to change angle as the axle moves closer and the bottom mounts are wider than the top.

[@DanielKistler]

I can understand your thought process but this isn’t the case because the ends have free moving hiem joints or bushes. The shock just changes angles as the diff moves

[@jessep6153]

@@DanielKistler ahhh I see now. I didnt noticed the hiem joints. I thought it was solid with a bush. Thats what happens when you watch youtube at 2am on night shift.. 😉

[@paulmarchesi7020]

Looks really good. How much wheel travel are you expecting with the long arms and the shocks on the rear of the diff?

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, I mentioned all the travel measurements in the video. Roughly 7 up and 5.5 down at the shock.

[@paulmarchesi7020]

@@DanielKistler I thought that the wheel travel would be different to the shock travel because they are offset from the axle centerline, or is it negligible? not an expert was just wondering. Thanks for the reply

[@DanielKistler]

@@paulmarchesi7020 yep you’re correct. There’s a lot of factors that change that ratio but travel at the wheel is pretty irrelevant, as long as the shock is correct

[@kennedys_cars07]

Looks mint curious on legality ?

[@DanielKistler]

Thanks mate, yeah all sweet

[@MitchVandermeer]

👌👌

[@DanielKistler]

👌🏻👌🏻