Fixing the Rudicons BIGGEST Problem

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Rudy..... Your brother is your brother..... no explanation is necessary.... We are ALL family..... :) Its awesome to meet you Andy...

[@richardthomas1743]

Looks good Rudy and Janelle did a good job welding! 👍 Hello Andy!

[@SQUIDX1973]

Hey Rudy, I know that this is a year old video. But watching how you fabricated the pieces for your hydro steering is a stroke of freaking genius. Your fabrication skills are above and beyond awesome sauce. Keep up your great work and videos. From Orlando Florida.

[@MegaRetr]

Looks good Rudy and Janelle did a good job welding!

[@TurtleIsSlow1]

Your videos are getting better and better. Nice pacing, fun to watch, better editing, and your talking is much more to the point/cohesive. Can't wait to watch more!!

[@mikescott3377]

I just started watching your videos and I am not able to stop. I see some of the places I have been. At my age I can't do much 😢 but I enjoy your time and ability. Thank you for all you do.😊

[@theburtseoni]

I'm glad to see the new shop up and running with the new lift. Good work Rudy, you are a born mechanic!

[@greevous]

Good on you for bringing your partner in and that she is keen on participating with you. She will be a great asset to your team if she chooses to get more involved with the fabrication. The more practice the better women quite often have steadier hands so can make really beautiful even welds easier. Plus if you two work together you'll be able to get through more projects. Looking forward to more videos with both of you working together.

[@subvertedworld]

Rudicon is looking good. Love when the parts they send just work out. That saved you a lot of time.

[@dwymans]

After a long day I see 9 new videos ready. As I scroll through I see one from Rudy. That’s the first one I watch. Your videos are always great. Thanks for sharing.

[@herreroburgos93]

This content is really cool! Better camera quality, seen you making the design, and then building it. You have skills. Good start of 2023! Congratulations from Spain! We want Rudycon finish!

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Yes! Fabrication for the Rudicon! Looks great!

[@Rocwlkr]

Rudy great job on the Hydro assist. I really like the mounting system you designed. Can't wait to see the finished product

[@johndonahue1935]

Its full hydro. Blow a hose and crash!

[@Rocwlkr]

@@johndonahue1935 your right it is full hydro I said it wrong but you will do a great job at installing it so don't worry about crashing

[@bernieshort6311]

Your fabrication skills Rudy are outstanding. Nice to meet you Andy and with Janelle welding your output is going to just take off. Stay safe and I look forward to the next instalment.

[@ALLGODSDIE]

A few thing's to comment on... hello to little brother ! I see you're dipping your toes in the water's. I see the editing & I see the skits you're putting out .. I like it. That's how you will grow this channel is experimenting . it's cool that you are. I'm on the long way ! Let's ride.

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice work Rudy!! Looks really good!! I do have a bit of apprehension about it hitting the rocks though. You'll figure it out and it will be awesome!!!

[@carlosbrookmyer2787]

Like your videos. I follow your Dad, Robbie, Paul, and Holly as well, I really like the fact that you all include family in the videos, it show's the viewers a lot about your character and bond with others. Keep up the good work and GOD bless you all.

[@billchessell8213]

I love that you are getting geared up, in the content production sense. Can't want for the next one!

[@steveschmitt2849]

Atta way to get more turn.....sweet, can't wait to see it completed. Stay safe all of you. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@donjuan1212]

Could you have Trevor come by sometime and yell "RUUUDDEEE!!!" just for old time's sake? Thanks and asking for a friend

[@Tom-bo2wj]

That’s mount looks awesome. Everything went together very 👍. Family is family no explanations needed

[@jerryb1234]

I think we can figure how it all works-out Rudy, lol, your a good brother Rudy,👍, great video, and thanks for sharing.

[@007twm]

Nice fabrication and video. The young Lady welds pretty darn good too. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@bafergs]

Definitely some Canadian roots there as I heard a few …. “Sorry” 😅. It’s coming together really nicely.

[@mrmongo6722]

That is some very clean work you definitely have the fabrication skills. I’m with you though were going to see how well it works when you take it out on the trails.

[@milomiller909]

Great work Rudy and helpers, God bless you all.

[@robertdavis6708]

You're doing a great job on the Rudicon, Rudy. Keep up the good work and I'll be waiting for another video .

[@gravydavy68]

Rudy, you're a natural. Keep up the great videos and the custom fabrication!

[@jesseleesamples]

I hope you keep making steady content. You’re a good fabricator and have every skill necessary to be really successful on KZbin

[@daycowhite6947]

Yeah a tripod might help.

[@brianhaygood183]

That augmented overhead shot is awesome. Thanks for putting g the effort I to do that.

[@michaelc.3812]

Very creative use of humor Rudy. It all added to the quality of this video, and I salute you for it!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

It's coming along nicely. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God Bless.

[@wullxz]

I'm looking forward to the finished steering. I'm curious how it'll perform! A little feedback: a lot of the camera action is a bit shaky (which is normal for the way you're filming). If your camera (a GoPro I guess) has image stabilization, try enabling that for a smoother picture.

[@leel6130]

I like the pacing in this video. AND...Rudy, remember to put on your Safety Glasses!!! You worry me kid. Janelle, please keep reminding Rudy to wear eye protection. Thanks guys.

[@lenharding72]

I put in the single tubes LED's in my garage and the lighting is awesome and the connect to each. Was so easy to install. Wasn't planning it but it made my garage light up like a studio.

[@JimYeats]

Same. Like 30 or 40 bucks each for 4ft sections that daisy chain.

[@markstorer7204]

Nice 1 Rudy, it's good to see another member of the (somewhat extended) family helping out...... I wish I had such good relations with my siblings 👍

[@albertbusscher4270]

You are just like your dad, very precise and don't give up !! I wish you all the best in this new venture. Greetings from Australia

[@FUCK_________googIe]

"... like your dad, very precise"... that's a good one, a real knee slapper

[@IcyReaper]

You can also use a shop vac to get bits of stuff of stuff out of those ports. I even made a smaller clear vinyl hose adapter to fit down into various size ports. Dont ask how I know😁

[@Navyuncle]

Rudy, I once told Paul Cox that he was as good of an engineer as any in East St Louis, Illinois. Well, in that department you are equal to him.

[@terryaustin1422]

Hey cool more hands to help in the shop, love the work you do on the rudicon fella definately building one serious rig great job. Oh and that cradle is art 👍🇦🇺

[@garycarter5392]

U R the Highest Skilled Fabricator I Have Watched. St George Fan👍

[@LAP1050]

Nice mount for the hydro and you only had to cut once👍

[@sporttruck5103]

It's always nice to watch you fabricat and weld, you make art of it. It was also nice to see Janelle welding, she's a pretty good welder. And let's hope Janelle was wrong too and you don't hit rocks.

[@francesrice7898]

I like this video. You are doing a great job Rudy. Nice to meet your brother. ❤️🙏🙏👍👍🌟🌟❤️

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the update Rudy nicely done 👍. Take care of yourself.

[@AFloridaSon]

Nice to meet you Andy. 👍

[@stevej00]

Great video! Great setup. With hydro steering I've never understood why folks don't relocate the steering line higher than the axle to reduce it's vulnerability. It's nice seeing more family. I liked the welded in holy matrimony statement.

[@EKAdventures51]

you are a great fabricator, enjoyable to watch your show

[@pezpengy9308]

fabrication skills on point!!! :) bonus points for cute doggy, an essential component of any working shop.

[@nbertolo]

Best video yet. Keep up the great work!! Looking forward to the day you get Robby to paint the RUDICON.

[@jamesbarden2900]

Well done Rudy and team! Nice shop. Its all coming together very nicely!

[@brianellison3525]

Nice looking work. You WILL hit those steering ram arms. I've seen you drag that axle over a lot of stuff. That's ok, I will just wait for the vid where you put the ram behind the axle. Be well all.

[@neil7692]

Excellent video and content. Keep up the work on the good work and before you know it, the Rudicon will be DUN.

[@dirtbillydeluxe]

Hey there! I have seen a lot of these rams come loose! I know they only come with 2 clamps, but you get another set for cheap. Adding more clamps definitely helps! I was super fortunate to get to go wheeling with you at Trail Hero! I had the Blazer thing. I super hope we get to wheel at the upcoming winter jamboree !!!

[@kyleroth1025]

Hey @Rudys Adventure and Design. I'll split hairs. Draglink goes between the Steering Pitman Arm and the right knuckle. Tie rod connects right knuckle to the left knuckle. It's all good. It don't matter what you call the parts as long as they all work together.

[@michaelharris1455]

Really diggin' what you've got going-on, guys, keep on keepin' on!

[@quadguy1470]

Nice job guys, and Andy will be a nice addition to the team.

[@makertime6296]

Very cool! If that ram shaft gets nicked on a rock on either side it will tear up seals though. Needs shielded both directions.

[@markg.2501]

Rudy getting "distracted" by the cat videos only reinforces how much I missed his videos and how much i'm enjoying them now. GO RUDY!!!!!

[@raacore]

Really like the content, and more specifically I enjoy seeing fab work done. I'm needing that same type of setup on my Rubicon. Steering and body feedback are in the negative coming from stock. Was wondering why I didn't see you on the other channel anymore. Glad I found out you had your own channel now. Best wishes!

[@marvincarter870]

Nice that the ram system works out now for the plumbing! Good job 👍

[@CTC7599]

6:15 spinning spare tire carrier? We had one on the trail rig growing up but we used a matching front hub so it worked as spare trail parts.

[@timmiller5170]

it is great to see you working in the shop, can use a lot of your ideas in my shop.

[@ateamoffroad1179]

Nice. I'm thinking about doing a hydro assist on mine,not full hydro. Great video Rudy you made that look way to easy

[@GaryLaaks1]

Looking very good Rudy.

[@justinburt1546]

looking good! I can see your concern over damage from the first rock you encounter, and I wonder if you might decide to add some kind of protection (no solid ideas are coming to my mind at the moment)

[@affboy-ft1lh]

Nice work. Ur kinda a combo of Matt and Paul Cox. Like it!

[@DMJ52]

Hi Rudy ….. have a look at your fathers steering on his wrecker. You rightly mentioned Ackerman and on your dads truck his axles have incorrect steering arms ….. in fact they are opposite to what he needs. I have left a message on his KZbin video too. Derek (Retired automotive design engineer) 😊👍

[@jamesbigham9036]

Rudy I agree with Janelle I can see you hitting that on a rock and that would ruin your day luckily who knows who to make a call too. Good job Janelle on your first time welding I was impressed you will get better with practice I like how this is a family oriented channel keep up the great work

[@darthgbc363]

Looks great. But if you really want to freak out all the gear heads, put the steering ram on the rear of the front axle housing. Swap the knuckles left to right & vise versa. Now all the Ackerman angles will be closer to correct & there's a better chance of protecting parts. Watching you build this, inspired me on better solutions. Basically, new thoughts for today.

[@paulfarley9542]

Congratulations on your new shop

[@vanDeudekom]

Happy New Year Rudy and crew, send to you by the Old Man from the Netherlands. You doing good with your YT channel I see 200K. Keep it up !

[@paulhall170]

Janelle is going to be Lizzie MkII!!! Good job, I like how you think things through first, you say you don't but, actually, you do.

[@larsharris]

I agree you should look at means to protect this system. Maybe a U bolt welded to axle top/bottom in couple spots?

[@jonathanfuller3557]

Dang, your hat just can in, looks just as good in person as it does in your Videos!!!!!

[@Rudysadventureanddesignreal]

Glad to hear!

[@kootenaycat]

Might have to modify that mount in the future so the ram sits above (but in front of obviously) the axle and have high steer knuckles/adapters for the tie rod ends. Looks good!

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

Well done! And another welder coming along nicely!

[@donaldmarty8445]

The Rudicon is looking good, Rudy, but I'm most impressed with the progress you've made setting up your shop. It looks awesome! How about a tour sometime? Always enjoy your humor and editing too 😊😊😊😊

[@joshmccoy1522]

Just so you know, Rudy, I can't see a Jeep Rubicon without automatically calling it a Rudicon, so thank you for that. Helps keep me focused on what's right and good in our world.

[@dljones61]

Looks great and I have to say now that I've watched you and the rest of your motley crew go rock crawling I'd build your steering linkage now ! thanks for posting and I'll watch you on the next one:)

[@00nutt]

Welcome to the show Andy!!!

[@cubiculez]

Nice Work and an excellent Video. Years ago, I ran into this same problem with a Full Size '78 Ford Bronco. Polyurethane Kits from James Duff helped some but unfortunately with a lift the steering geometry was somewhat unpredictable whenever you hit any sort of bump. Your setup would have solved this but at what cost.....and at the time with 3 kids we needed to sadly solve the problem by trading the Bronco for a Minivan.... With respect to your install, that looks like a LOT of expensive unprotected hardware and by trial and error I have found if you leave ANY vital parts unprotected, they will get bent. That being said, I admire both you and your Dad's abilities to fabricate and build extreme off road vehicles and pray the Bureau of Land Management and the Environmental Lobby in Washington, DC doesn't decide for budgetary reasons to close down all land access to everything except the pavement. If that happens, probably the best vehicle you could have would be a Rollback....

[@lesaatuatasi6267]

Another brother? Man! When all fails, bust out the cardboard. But, your shop seems so much bigger than your dad's shop. he...he....he j/k. You da man!

[@graememckay9972]

Another Brother. The intrigue of the Rudy family tree.

[@Lucas12v]

I'm happy to see more rudicon content. Steering looks good but i bet you'll end up adding more protection for the rods.

[@maxwest720]

Cool fab. Rudy has skills.

[@pip5461]

It's coming together *finally*

[@scatpack7141]

great job Rudy!

[@edward5979]

Great show Rudy & help : ) *Lights in front, not above, creates shadows. *Your dark blue jacket makes you blend into the scenery (where’s that RAD vest ?) colors. Hello from Texas

[@stephenpoe2037]

Nice improvement . Thanks for sharing .

[@GATORADDAM]

Much better. Something I've never seen done before.

[@doug9418]

Awesome. Getting close to full done👍🏻.🇺🇸

[@flyingmachinecustomparts8227]

Thanks for the update!! I really enjoy seeing good fab work.

[@darkerbrother1]

Janelle's skills make her Wifey Material. No questions asked👌🏿👌🏿

[@mclarenscca]

Your videoing skills and editing is coming along great! keep up the good work can't wait to see this thing done!

[@MrPhilkite]

As a 58 year old guy that has his own aircraft restoration hangar and fab shop that I started 30 years ago, I LOVE to see there are awesome useful young guys and gals still out there. There is hope for the future!! Janelle seems like the PERFECT partner for you, but I don't see a ring on her finger??

[@psg6314]

Great video and great job with your jeep and God bless from GA and stay safe and happy new year to you and your family and crew

[@mcwbyu82]

Best video in a while. Keep it up. Fun to follow

[@SkaffenUK]

Really like the explanation of both problem and how to fix it, I always wondered why the MORR vehicles were using hydraulic rams.

[@mick2935]

How about moving the whole steering assembly behind the axle? Might be tricky with the supension links but would be safe from rocks