FREIGHTLINER M2 106 FRAME SHORTENING! MOVING THE AXLE FORWARD! TIGER TOOL 20175

[@BeardedSeabee82]

Tiger tool u joint pullers only way to go, definitly makes life easy, worth every penny👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lakesideranch]

Another top-shelf job guys! That new owner is going to be impressed when he sees that nice neat job with wires and airlines secured and neatly run in looms. Work safe, talk soon! Doug@ the "ranch"

[@dustinmeier9753]

I like the method of measurement you used. I’m kinda embarrassed I didn’t think of it without this video. 😂 I need to shorten a 3500 C&C frame from ~143” to ~115” for a rat rod. This El definitely be useful.

[@thomasstewart9368]

Never had a "tiger tool" back in the good old day's. It was - heatin-beatin-jackin-cussin them Ujoints. Another grrrrrr8 video. Thanks 👍

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

13:00 Favorite part. Thanks as always!

[@brianherron5400]

You're have alot of experience in cutting the frames down, making short work out of them, nice job 👍

[@LifeWithChase]

Looks good, I Hate dealing with those heavy 2 and 3 piece driveshafts. I can't stand up and work on mine like that, have to get to mine from the bottom for the most part being a sleeper truck.

[@mikejackman4416]

Wow that works so goodI can’t tell you how many ujoints I have changed in the past with a 5 pound hammer (I know I know) if I was still in the trade I’d have one,, nice job sir keep it up

[@Charlieglock]

Very Professional Job...

[@mraycgz]

Turned out really nice JC.

[@stevencowan5599]

There’s nothing better than watching a Proud Tradesmen doing his jobs correct and give his wife a thumbs up 👍 for getting amongst the dirt and grease.

[@catdaddy3407]

Another great video J C that tool is going to make life easier for sure pretty cool !!

[@davidrubin1895]

Nice tool to have for what you do. A real tinesaver

[@CaptKirk1701]

Another fine job, looks great, love the new tool!

[@kevinhornbuckle]

The carrier bearing hanger mod is clever. Please let us know if he ends up needing to use the shims.

[@chrishigdon1070]

happy fathers day J C, from Cashmere Washington

[@apex-td5th]

Nice job J.C.

[@harrowtiger]

Another neat job, pleasure to learn.

[@johnnyholland8765]

You mentioned the "virus thing" and several weeks ago you made a video about how it would effect the economy. Has it had a big effect on your business? Looks like you are busy as usual. Sure makes it nice to have a proper tool for the job. Beats the heck out of hammers and punches...........

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Wassup JC happy father's day

[@andrewkiwi1]

You made of a good job of that truck. i liked the driveshaft hanger spacing. It give him the opportunity to change it if needed and the way you separated the air lines and wiring. It makes it so much easier for future repairs. The rims came up like new and set the whole job off nicely.

[@lamh5265]

What should be checked for an oil leek on a 2007 Frieghtliner M2 106?

[@larrysgarage1682]

Why not just leave the suspension alone and cut the frame shorter between the rear axle and cab?

[@michaelhartloff3833]

You should have a tape measure that permanently has f750

[@chrishigdon1070]

nice video have a great night

[@suzylarry1]

these tools are so costly , but as we all get older , it is so much easier and care free to use , we always say " I should have bought this a long time ago " Damn we humans. Now in the first use , you didn't want to make it look to easy ! Finish product " 10 "

[@mechanicmike1236]

How long does it take normally to shorten a frame like that? I’m sure issues arise with every job. hope ypu and your family are doing well and hope you had a great fathers day!!

[@shangohusani8250]

Can you move the axle on a 4x4 truck to accommodate for bigger tires?

[@kidstoysreviews1143]

how much it cost to shorten extended semi truck to go back to normal

[@chadharmon5716]

It’s like assembling a ar-15 rifle lol

[@harleyniel7609]

What is the best cab to axle ratio to make a fifth wheel semi truck tandem axles

[@j.c.smithprojects]

depends on your situation. some like it longer. longer wheel base, better ride. others like it short for getting in tight places. weight transfer comes into play as well.

[@kennethwalton2380]

About how much would you charge to shorten a 2004 Chevrolet C4500?

[@kirkschwartz4298]

Why a hino say you are going to get rid of the truck asap please

[@scottreed5460]

I really enjoy watching your videos...!! I need to stretch my truck and add a lift axle. I live in central Ohio, you interested in this kind of a project?? Not sure where you’re located. .. thx for the vids

[@j.c.smithprojects]

im in northeast ohio.

[@scottreed5460]

@@j.c.smithprojects Do you mind if I get your email? I can send you pics of what I have.. I know you make it look easier then it is I’m sure.. I do most all my own work. I have 85 kenworth k100 and 94 freightliner, I don’t really care which one gets the additional axle

[@j.c.smithprojects]

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[@morland]

Is this M2 Going to be for sale? Is it automatic?

[@champ_2233]

On average, how much does it cost to have a frame shortened? Iv'e got a truck i might have shortened up someday.

[@j.c.smithprojects]

it all depends on the truck, brakes, suspension, driveshaft, what has to be moved and so on.

[@kopplinfamily7529]

Looking for a lead on a 9’ - 10’ dump box for a 98 International 4700. Any ideas?

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i have a 9'

[@kopplinfamily7529]

J.C. SMITH PROJECTS How much and how do I contact you to talk about it?

[@jlopez882]

How much this cost?

[@j.c.smithprojects]

2500-3500

[@jlopez882]

Thank you

[@jlopez882]

And thank you for the videos

[@francomtz7115]

I just use a torch quicker... on u joints

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i have no interest in having hot grease popping all over me.

[@johnkrim8377]

Did almost the same thing with my dad about 60 years ago. We actually cut about two feet out of the frame ,brought the two halves together , clamped them up with angle iron and c-clamps so it was strait , tack welded it together then finished welding it. Then we made two diamond shaped gussets for inside and outside the frame and welded them on over the seam. We put a new 6 ton body on and it hauled many a loads of material and pulled a Cat dozers on a tag a long for 50 years. Dads gone and the truck was sold and it's still in use to this day 2020 . Never a crack or break anywhere. 👷🏻

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Something I learned from working at a tractor repair place. The whole joint is the U-joint. The outsides are yokes, the replaceable part is the cross.

[@VideoByPatrick]

Whats the purpose of that smaller air pressure tank; does that small air tank feed the air to cab seats ? I got suspenion good air pressure but lost seat air pressure on driver side, passenger side ok.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Great video JC! 🙂👍 that new tool looks like it made quick work of the u-joints. Handy tip on the tape measure also. Makes things go way faster with the marking.

[@wcmboss]

J.C. thanks for showing how to do this. I have a international 26' box truck I was looking at shortnin the frame. Last time I did it I cut section out and welded and fishplated. This is a lot better.

[@4X4F250Diesel]

I love the stick trick to get the holes right so simple but brilliant.

[@Ezrider359]

that truck came out nice. that yolk puller could be especially handy. the u joints i can normally get apart without much fuss but iv had a few pretty darn stubborn yolks.

[@russellbaker9459]

How much realistically is a guy looking at cost wise to have this job done properly? I want to buy an older FL70 cab and bare chassis (juice brakes) with a 254” WB and make a 5th wheel hauler out of it…

[@j.c.smithprojects]

no less than $2500 here. do it yourself. save the money. few hundred in new bolts. few hundred in driveshaft work. buy or rent a mag drill. under a hundred for annular cutters. whatever you do, make sure its got a good air ride suspension. otherwise it will beat you and your camper to pieces. the air cushion fifth wheels help the camper but not you!

[@chrissterling3225]

I have the same tool..it works pretty good..but i've come across some yokes it wont stay square on (i believe macks) for those i use my old otc u joint tool..theres a threaded shaft welded to a small rectangular plate with 2 holes that you bolt to the yoke..slide over the other portion of the puller which has washers and a nut..and impact it off like the one you have . At times i find it easier to use..happy to have both

[@knowltek]

Farming fixing an fabrication...seen this tool an many more tools from tiger...he used a kingpin tool as well...

[@johnirvine2304]

hay there mr and miss j.c. smith do yall do any frame steching or cab maifeing like steching the cabs

[@bobbycraig309]

That u-joint/pinion tool should say a lot of time and pay for itself because of so many frames that you shorten

[@Daves_adventures4315]

On average how long does it take you do move an axel?

[@robertquast9684]

With mix match tire sizes front and rear did that mess with your driveline angles?

[@BeardedSeabee82]

End result turned out nice👍

[@antoncrewe4378]

JC you do good work !!! Nothing half arsed.

[@b.a.lineman7582]

8:55 great minds think alike... even if one of em is mine🤣

[@bradi5050]

You do excellent work

[@gearhead4013]

Happy Fathers Day J C !!!

[@jeffbowling2632]

Enjoy watching

[@danlabelle6210]

Wow unbelievable

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Wassup JC

[@rickygs6434]

Sweet

[@benjaminyt5453]

I did this same job but I put a fifth wheel on it and it's kind of a rough ride with the spring suspension .. do you think adding shocks would improve ride or just switch it out for air ride ?

[@j.c.smithprojects]

air suspension is usually a much better ride. i doubt shocks would improve the ride. i am doing a spring suspension to air suspension conversion right now. i have 2 videos on it so far. waiting on the rest of the parts to finish it.

[@resteejackson9235]

Where is your shop located? J.C

[@robertmurillo9662]

How big of a breaker bar would you need to break loose those lug nuts?

[@j.c.smithprojects]

i have broken a 36" breaker bar on many occassions trying to get them loose. now i use a 1/2" milwaukee high torque impact or a 1" air impact.

[@b.a.lineman7582]

The “ Nut Buddy” is cheaper than any impact or breaker bar that will do the job at around $80. 58:1 gear reduction. As long as you don’t care about speed. Hasn’t left the case since I got my Milwaukee though.

[@michaelhartloff3833]

That thing works great

[@j.c.smithprojects]

it does the job well.

[@deaconcolt5562]

Could you possibly message me? I have some questions I was hoping you could help me with!