The difference between when Eric and I work on old cars/trucks is that he has all the right tools and a prepped shop, meanwhile, I'm laying on my back in a garage inventing new curse words, and crying quietly while considering life choices that have led me to my situation.
@ericthecarguy5 жыл бұрын
It took me 20+ years to get the shop and tools that I have now. Before that, I was just like you. I'd drive around with a 3 drawer Craftsman tool box in the back of my '84 Civic to fix peoples cars in their driveways. Hang in there, one day you might find yourself in a better place.
@WreckDiver995 жыл бұрын
...and have a panic attack that you're going to need to get a tow truck to take the car to a local crap garage to have them "fix" what you broke...yea...been there...first time I replaced brake calipers...the fear is real. I lost my voice screaming and swearing during that event. NOT fun...but it is done, and I know I can do it again if need be.
@karontorres26305 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy you should make a good video explaining the main differences between the 350, LT, LS and Vortec engines. That would be awesome.
@twopumpsandimdone3095 жыл бұрын
EricTheCarGuy best comment ever.
@saviorsix26205 жыл бұрын
I feel ya Jason. There's millions of us in the same boat. I'm currently restoring my '03 Silverado in my garage. Good Times!
@adriansrealm5 жыл бұрын
On today's episode, Eric sticks his fingers into things and there is goo.
@ericthecarguy5 жыл бұрын
😂
@natepeters65395 жыл бұрын
I read that in Clarkson’s voice...
@headcas6205 жыл бұрын
He definitely released the shmoo
@glynwatkins99685 жыл бұрын
does his mrs know lol she might get jealous
@talkwithtravis5 жыл бұрын
Then beats it with his hammer..
@dropinbiking925 жыл бұрын
Loving this project so far! Simple, organized, and to the point. Nothing overkill, nothing big dollar, nothing over the top. This is practical stuff that just plain works!
@skitzvitz5 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch you battle a rusty bolt and bush I appreciate the Australian climate more. Problems like that are near non existent
@eaglevision5055 жыл бұрын
And what you see here is *nothing* compared to your typical Western New York State vehicle of this vintage---which at this point has been in the junkyard for at least 10-15 years due to being completely rusted out.
@cobra454tim5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking a moment to tell people about ear plugs and PPE ETCG1 !!!!!!!! I work at a winery working on things and it's just second nature for me now like wearing a seatbelt...
@Spectt845 жыл бұрын
I can guarantee that I would never of been able to get those bushings out. Those suckers did not seem to want to budge. Even though this job vastly exceeds my capabilities, knowledge, and tools, I can still learn a ton from watching a pro work through this... Basically one big job can be broken down into 1,000's of "micro-tasks". I may never be able to do this exact huge project but there's definitely plenty to be learned here. Thanks for all the effort you put into this!
@daveogarf5 жыл бұрын
And the Oscar goes to: Cameo appearance by Special Guest Star, Cameraman Brian, and his line: "I screwed up".
@cameramanbrian54405 жыл бұрын
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@CarAddictGarage5 жыл бұрын
Hearing protection is no joke...I don't hear well and have non-stop ringing due to not using ear protection with loud tools in the past.
@reptilian64135 жыл бұрын
I bought some custom fitted hearing protection and I wear them all day when I am at work ( even as a truck driver )
@C_HILL_OUT5 жыл бұрын
What did you say?!?!?!
@peterjd.w7945 жыл бұрын
Eric is a sensible mechanic; I love watchers Eric hands doing. I'm from Melbourne, Australia
@michaelrobinson31275 жыл бұрын
Didnt even seem like 41 min. Snapped a pinion tooth on 94 k1500, swapped with a good used. Pulled rearend to find I had a broken leaf. Bolts seized to bushing sleeve. Cut leaf and bolt out on the floor of my garage. Needless to say it was a pita! It's from Chicago so she was rusty. Keep the truck videos coming, I want more!!
@normhowes29755 жыл бұрын
I knew the truck was kept inside when you said from western NY and the bolts were coming loose. Having just replaced a front wheel bearing on a 04 Escape yesterday that had 2 grown men, in a well stocked garage, all but creating new words for over an hour. Located just 2 hours east of western NY. Gonna binge watch what of this series I can find today.
@MartinM045 жыл бұрын
Was so pleasing watching that bushing sleeve pop out
@SkylarHillShop5 жыл бұрын
"He's expendable" and the Count Dracula laugh were my highlights. Nice to see you working on a vehicle your passionate about. I'm a Ford fan myself but that is one nice Chevy you have there!
@ajsparks875 жыл бұрын
As someone who sits in front of a computer all day for work, I appreciate being able to live vicariously as Eric works with power tools and does things that have an actual, immediate effect.
@AdrianKingsleyHughes5 жыл бұрын
Amazing how rubber takes all that air hammer energy and dissipates it. Great video, Eric!
@wobblysauce5 жыл бұрын
Still doing there job... only looked slightly cracked.
@hellishinc5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I've never had to replace bushings. One of the few jobs I'll gladly pay someone else to do.
@joshkent48885 жыл бұрын
YESS!! Eric and Camaraman Brian back in the habit again. The world is as it should be!
@dropinbiking925 жыл бұрын
Wow, after sitting and watching the whole video, you weren't kidding about that thing being clean for the age, and the area. I live in the rust belt and am pretty familiar with these trucks, she is a real gem. You sounded way to happy to finally be working on a local vehicle that wasn't rusted together, or rusting apart haha
@Waas5 жыл бұрын
Love these longer videos where it just shows you doing all the things.
@DanielRichards6445 жыл бұрын
I loved how simple it was to replace the rear coil springs on my 03 Trailblazer
@youngtraplord23385 жыл бұрын
Holy S@&$ I’m from Buffalo an all I can say is is that’s a RARE and BEAUTIFUL under belly to be had from here !!! So excited to be watching you work a truck finally, thank you for all the great content you provide !
@eaglevision5055 жыл бұрын
Those cab corners are just beautiful. I really love the little red accents on the trim of this truck. The newer Silverados just don't look this sharp, even though they tried. Thanks, Eric's dad!
@outkastgarage8685 жыл бұрын
Your doing a great job Eric. I have always use my sawall to cut the bushing and push it out.
@marksanne75655 жыл бұрын
Good video Eric. One supportive suggestion though: please lower the volume to 50% while editing videos when the (air)powertools come into play.
@dropinbiking925 жыл бұрын
+1 for this. I know it might seem like a minor thing, but we don't all watch these videos at high volume. I find myself sometimes turning the volume down during the air hammering, than back up during your commentary. Hard to avoid, but if there's anything you can do about it post production, it would be appreciated!
@ericthecarguy5 жыл бұрын
I'll consider that next time, but none of the volume exceeds 0db in any of my videos.
@dropinbiking925 жыл бұрын
It's tricky, it's not like the loud audio is too loud, it just makes the more quiet audio seem, well, more quiet hahaha I don't think anything would completely smooth the transition. I've worked with air chisels, I know how deafening they are, not much you can do about it hahaha
@4cylindersoffury2525 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy Thats actually irrelevant. Max gain can effect overall quality but barring any extremes it effectively just effects where your end user sets their volume. What you need to be concerned with is how close everything thing is to your max gain setting. You might be able to add some compression to the mix and it should bring up the quiet parts and squash down the loud bits. It will require some playing around with since compression will bring all quiet parts up in the mix, not just the ones you want to hear.
@colormesarge5 жыл бұрын
@@4cylindersoffury252 I'd prefer he just provided the good content he does instead of trying to make every teenager on the internet happy with his audio. It's a lot better than many other channels.
@MrDiabolicmuffin5 жыл бұрын
I’m more of an “off road lifted suspension” kind of guy... but I’m enjoying these videos! Keep up the good work!!
@ericthecarguy5 жыл бұрын
For me, to lift a 2WD Sport truck is pointless.
@MrDiabolicmuffin5 жыл бұрын
EricTheCarGuy agreed
@michaelbrashear63085 жыл бұрын
Cameraman Brian for the win! Its always skyline time
@cameramanbrian54405 жыл бұрын
Indeed it is!! Thanks for watching!! I can tell you this build only gets better.
@Blindbat13375 жыл бұрын
I loved the Fairmont, but as a lowered truck guy this excitedsme so much.
@mitch957225 жыл бұрын
Great editing in the video! The snaps shots of spraying the oil were entertaining.
@Z71_Kevin5 жыл бұрын
Another option to get leaf spring bushings out of the leaf springs is to drill a few holes in the old rubber bushings and use the air hammer or press and press them out, then finally just air hammer or press out the metal casing from the bushing off the leaf springs. Great video Eric, and good luck with the rest of the build, cheers! 🍻 Can’t wait to see the next video on the truck!
@whatif33875 жыл бұрын
I have the same year truck and did the same poly bushing upgrade on the entire truck. The leaf spring and control arm bushings were very difficult to change I ran into all the same problems. I read a tip online to just take them outside and burn out the old rubber bushings with a torch.. Doing that saved me hours of frustration!
@abu_ghaleb5 жыл бұрын
That was very satisfying to watch. Job well done.
@AlexM-tx2vr5 жыл бұрын
Eric, you have a lot more patience than me. I just use the torches on bushings. I know it is bad to heat springs and it smells terrible but it is so much easier than fighting the bushings. -Alex
@chrisdavis78835 жыл бұрын
thank camera man Brian for all the great close ups when youre working. he does a great job! on those poly bushings put that grease everywhere that will get any kind of movement. put them on my 03 mustang gt and had to grease a few places i missed. theyll let you know lol. also, when its cold out,below 50, they still squeak some. i greased the crap outa those things too. nature of the beast i guess. enjoyed the video! oh, i also didnt take out the metal shells the rubber bushing was in. instructions said to leave those in. your set up may be different i guess.
@cameramanbrian54405 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! And you’re welcome!
@turboboy05 жыл бұрын
it's funny how the last few blows with the hammer while installing the sleeve into the poly mounts reminds me of "LOT LIZARDS".
@NikMitchell5 жыл бұрын
ONE leaf spring *pause* AH AH AH - was waiting for it, was not disappointed!
@cmonster65 жыл бұрын
The average person doesn’t realize how much work the little things like spring bushings and rusty bolts and crap 💩 in the way is.no way I’d try this job in the driveway and I’ve even got all the tools like torches,air tools ect.good work dude!
@aserta5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but you're forgetting the individuality factor, some people like to do this kind of stuff (or transition easily from other tinkering to this), some people are entirely (and rightfully) too scared to leave another to do it etc. And it's not that difficult if you're aware of the problems you encounter. Start unaware, unadvised, and completely green without so much a single online read or documentation, sure, then it sucks all kinds of sandy balls and you're better off finding someone else to do it.
@cmonster65 жыл бұрын
aserta agreed.one of the scariest moments of my life was turning my truck over to someone else to work on for the first time.im now disabled at 59 and at others mercy.ive learned not to tell them at a shop that I was a mechanic until after they have explained what the problem is
@dropinbiking925 жыл бұрын
The work enviornment and mindset can also play a huge role. I've done a reasonable amount of repair work on my own vehicles (all hondas) in my own garage. Recently I've been helping a friend work on his subaru out of his garage. It's cold, dark, damp. It's not setup, all the wrong tools. We're usually goofing off and not focused when working either. Takes forever to get anything done on that car in that shop, even if he wasn't there chatting to me.
@adrianv86325 жыл бұрын
Another great video Eric. Its always like taking a lesson when I watch you videos thanks for taking the time to show how it's done not only that but your like a one man wolf pack!
@TreyCook215 жыл бұрын
Nothing works harder than a Cook! Especially after a sandwich... and a nap.
@themc33115 жыл бұрын
Watches Eric take apart drum brakes, "Whats he doing with that hose clamp?" A few moments later "WHAT! That's amazing! Why the hell have I not thought of that!" 😆😁 Side note, Free All is amazing!
@eaglevision5055 жыл бұрын
I had never heard of Free All til I saw this video, and I've been watching Eric's brands of penetrants for years. What's the best place to buy it?
@123seem5 жыл бұрын
i saw the struggle on the leaf spring bushings. drilling the rubber out (1/2") makes life easier. i did this last year on my 94 explorer.
@andrakis25 жыл бұрын
Nice trick with the hose clamp I’ve never tried that, I normally put a bleeder nipple cover over the flare on the brake line if no one presses the pedal it normally holds the fluid.
@vijayantgovender20455 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric always enjoy watching your videos it is so exciting to watch dads truck from South Africa
@davelowe19775 жыл бұрын
Proper old skool tool action. My kind of watchin'!!!
@timcarlson24575 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, I’ve followed the discussions on ETCG1 for a while, first time on the original channel today, your dads old truck caught my interest. Been at dealers for over 27 years, so watching what I do every day is not all that exciting, but I liked the video. Suggestion for you, seems the hose clamp didn’t work well on the parking brake cable, I always use a 12 point box end wrench over the cable collar to evenly compress the spring tabs on the retaining collar. Even old rusty ones either compress or break and then the cable slides out of the backing plate on the first try.
@cobrabuilder93365 жыл бұрын
like the hose clamp trick for the brake cables, i always used a box wrench.
@jonoatrades27225 жыл бұрын
Great videos Eric!! You do an awesome job putting everything together 👍🏼
@zacharymichael42825 жыл бұрын
Havent been tbis pumped for a part 2 in a Looong time. Thanks eric
@abyssalreclass4 жыл бұрын
"Most of the time the driver's weight is on the driver's side of the vehicle." Shhhhhocking. Picking up this series in late 2020, will give me something to watch during covid.
@consaka14 жыл бұрын
I like how they replaced both the front and rear components of the rear springs thus maintaining the spring geometry. Lots of guys will mess with that and not realize the angle between the front mount and the rear hanger is important.
@MustangsbyMatt5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos Eric. They have helped inspire me to make my own content. You rock!
@ericthecarguy5 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to help. Thanks for the comment and good luck with the videos.
@alexramirez74575 жыл бұрын
Favorite build have same truck and just did flip kit and spindles and springs for a 4/6 I really love this build👍
@hidigidy5 жыл бұрын
Eric, good on you for taking the time to rebuild those bushings... I'm a lesser man that would've just bought another set of springs 😬
@sjn72205 жыл бұрын
I’m freezing just watching you work. Looks cold in there.
@ericthecarguy5 жыл бұрын
It was -15º the day we shot this.
@sjn72205 жыл бұрын
No envy here in CA :). Both my father and grandfather were mechanics in Minnesota and dreaded working in the winter. The worse was the chunks of snow falling from the car down their back.
@jeff37415 жыл бұрын
1:15 "Most of the time the drivers weight is on the drivers side of the vehicle." Sometimes Dad would use it to deliver the mail. Good stuff, Eric as always.
@notj57125 жыл бұрын
Last time I did that, I didn't have all those fancy air tools. Took to it with fire, worked awesome.
@highlypolishedturd79475 жыл бұрын
That truck has been in western NY all it's life??? Holy Crap, it's in amazing shape.
@billygreenhorn92755 жыл бұрын
That impact driver is a beast
@jeffreyarias96895 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading these vids and making this content Eric I have a 1990 454ss and these should be some really informative videos for people who have the gmt400 trucks.
@kevinfoster91524 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric your show on your dad's truck inspired me to lower the rear end of my truck 95 Chevy c 1500 extended cab I got that from my ex-girlfriends stepfather want to drop it 2 more inches in the back and 2 in the front...... But you did an excellent job on that truck I like it
@victorgalicia66075 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the brake not bleeding tip!
@eyadhafiz6895 жыл бұрын
First lube it then band it You got it right at the end Eric
@ElectoneGuy5 жыл бұрын
11:25 "Good job GM" said absolutely no one ever...
@WhoThisGuy5155 жыл бұрын
@ffhgu 07 i have too. Out of complete sarcasm, but i did say it.
@Waas5 жыл бұрын
@@WhoThisGuy515 Same
@TheDaltonmichaels5 жыл бұрын
leaf spring bushing removal recipe tips: 1 heat helps remove the inner bushing the rubber want to hold on until its heated , 2 ive seen some people use a cut off wheel and cut the outer bushing where the opening is where the leaf spring wraps around. 3 you can use a bolt and a washer that's just smaller than the outer bushing + the ball joint press the way you had if to press the rubber out , heat helps here too. things i've learned through experience and watching others videos that might help in the future. none of which are a guarantee. things rarely go as planned. if it was easy everyone would do it.
@jhuntosgarage5 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! You should show the folks what's inside that catalytic converter when you do the exhaust. For removal of the leaf spring bushings, seems like it would help to run a sawzall through the opening between the eyelet and the the leaf so as to cut the bushing sleeve. Maybe?
@CaptainRudy40215 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix used a torch and a hack saw. Primitive, but effective.
@hakonkarlsen95715 жыл бұрын
Brian is such a likeable guy
@Dumbass_mechanic5 жыл бұрын
Couple things after watching this. If you slip a 13mm box wrench over the end of the park brake cable it will push the cable clip fingers in and take it right out, might be a little quicker and easier than your hose clamp method. Also you'll want to also swap out the bushings in the new spring shackles because the bushings you put in the springs are urethane, and alot stiffer than the rubber stock style bushings. It will help with wheel hop.
@blue06lt5 жыл бұрын
You need to run to your local 7-Eleven and get some lottery tickets with all the luck you had removing fasteners on that truck. Wow.
@donyoshi60765 жыл бұрын
Yeah but he also thanked his pop for keeping the truck garaged for his good fortune of not to many seized fasteners.Washing salt out of wheel wells and undercarriage in the spring is good prevention as well.just sayin...
@SSbigblock4545 жыл бұрын
Lots of work. I did the same thing and installed Cal Tracs on my '90 454SS truck but instead of replacing bushings I just replaced the springs. Still a lot of work, but made it much easier and no cleaning and painting involved.
@Orangelemonblue5 жыл бұрын
Editing seems like it took a lot of work...thanks for the vids Eric...badass truck
@gbarker19985 жыл бұрын
It's 2am, and here I was about to get to bed so I can be well rested tomorrow... And then I saw an ETCG video went up
@dropinbiking925 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain, it's 6am here and I just finished watching, I was supposed to be waking up in an hour but I guess I'll just be staying up haha
@VashStarwind5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying seeing you work on tha chevy! Great energy lately also! I got the 3 drawer craftsman toolbox, but my civic is a 96.... haha. Without eric, id be driving a geo metro that would strand me everywhere, or something like that lol.
@crazymexican21845 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Eric ! I do recommend to look into Belltech Street shocks for lowered trucks paired with their shock mount extenders. I had them when I had my 98 c1500 lowered and they were awesome . Seeing you replace those bushings reminded me of me replacing them on mine .. fun stuff when you only have a big sledge hammer , a cold chisel, a piece of 1/4" thick steel pipe and a drill.
@ericthecarguy5 жыл бұрын
I have a set as you'll see in the next episode. However, I won't need the extenders because it's not that big a drop. Thanks for the recommendation.
@crazymexican21845 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy Awesome brother cant wait to see it !
@theANGRIERone5 жыл бұрын
Man, sure is nice working on something and not taking a rust bath. Anytime I look at my 99 Stepside here in the Midwest, I get rust flakes in my eyes. lol
@trezsr5 жыл бұрын
The "I screwed up." edit was hilarious!
@juancarreras55715 жыл бұрын
THANKS ERIC FOR THIS TUTORIAL VIDEO LEARN A LOT, STAY DIRTY! JUAN FROM WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA.
@josephmoritz69065 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, great work Eric
@flyboy61b5 жыл бұрын
Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer Spray works great for hard to get to areas. I have regretted using polyurethane bushings since the first clunk. They were liberally lubed. Just replaced them with standard rubber bushings. All you needed was a large washer or socket to pull the bushing out and into the receiver. A little heat on the outside of the spring would have helped immensely.
@mariog44335 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric, you mentioned that the bushings tend to squeak if they are not lubricated. I have a VW Jetta 2013 and the suspension squeaks when the temperature is 65 or below. The colder the more squeaks. I get the squeaking when the car has been parked for hours. After driving for a few miles, the squeaking goes away. Then I park the car for a few hours and the squeaking comes back. I asked a mechanic if the suspension needed lubrication and he said the suspension is maintenance free, meaning no lubrication needed. They do I need new bushings? The mechanic did not suggest replacing the bushings. Do I need the lower control arm bushings? What do you recommend? Thanks for your very entertaining videos. Mario Gomez.
@ronaldwarren52205 жыл бұрын
That was fun. Especially the elephant snot!
@rustynail97935 жыл бұрын
I have a 91 C1500, not looking to lower it, just enjoy the videos
@themechanic61175 жыл бұрын
I'm liking the longer videos 👍
@dustinmorris53245 жыл бұрын
Cool trick with bushings use a drill bit and drill between the bushing and spring and go around it it will walk it right out
@jasoneas5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as usual. Thanks for all you do.
@MrRandomcommentguy5 жыл бұрын
that truck is in insanely good condition
@jenseninterceptors5 жыл бұрын
Nice truck, I definitely wire wheel bolts when theyre crusty, it sure makes 'em easier to bolt up again later
@tonymunn5 жыл бұрын
I am going to get an air hammer/chisel! I love this video. I thought rusty vehicle suspension parts only gave ma a hard time.
@Exit_3435 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Great job. Can't wait for the next one.
@stihltech2065 жыл бұрын
A set of universal joint impact sockets would make short work of those leaf spring mounts. I barely ever use mine but would be super happy to use them in that situation
@NemesisDestiny5 жыл бұрын
Man, I can taste the rust in the air just watching this.
@970357ers5 жыл бұрын
The hot wrench: ultimate multitool.
@humidozer5 жыл бұрын
"Get your mind out of the gutter.." Got me there...
@jaydavidson75905 жыл бұрын
Great video and thank you for the useful information! I'm curious why you have chosen not to replace the leaf springs verses buying replacement leaf springs or even lowering leaf springs. I've been looking at replacing my leaf springs on my 2001 Silverado for a little more hauling capacity and to simply refresh my almost 20 year old suspension. I'm looking forward to part 2!
@ericthecarguy5 жыл бұрын
They didn't need replacing, just new bushings.
@jaydavidson75905 жыл бұрын
@@ericthecarguy good to know. I just assumed they were starting to sag because of age.
@bambambundy65 жыл бұрын
When I dropped my rear end every ubolt was broken! Something I started using that saved me a lot of time and headache was using evaporust. The nuts, bolts, and washers looked new after about a half hour.
@danguest11755 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric how about a tool review!?!?!?!? Would like to see one on those fancy battery impacts!
@artgibbens17305 жыл бұрын
Eric, you mentioned WNY - what town? I grew up in Sinclairville. My 89 came with a carbon fiber drive shaft. What's the opinion out there on them? Will they handle torque better than the aluminum ones?
@cristian67665 жыл бұрын
One leaf sprin, ah ah ah ah ah. That shit was funny! Love the channel and the truck Eric! All the best!
@spoerer5675 жыл бұрын
Your patience for every bump in the road is amazing. I’d be dropping f bombs like i breathe air 😂
@adriansrealm5 жыл бұрын
Editing is a wonderful thing
@AntonioClaudioMichael5 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric great job
@augienajera6425 жыл бұрын
Great Work Mr CarGuy!!
@willyck9485 жыл бұрын
just a question about chevy trucks. The oil cooling lines tend to leak at the connect fitting by the filter. I'm wondering if there's better options for lines that last? I was thinking about na fittings and hose till I saw your last fairlane Ford remote filter comment saying they leaked. I have seen a video of someone cutting off the quick connects from the oem hose and putting compression fittings on but don't have a flare tool big enough to do that size tube🤔 (as of yet)😅