Gale UNBOXES LokJaw's new chassis! | Banks Built Ep 15

IT’S HERE! The Roadster Shop Spec Series chassis for our ’66 Chevy C20 big window pickup arrived in a huge wooden crate and Gale couldn’t wait to pry it open. In addition to inspecting the chassis, he also explains how and why we chose a Ford 9" full-floating rear axle from Strange Engineering.
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Viewer questions
04:41 Chassis specs
05:23 Unboxing
06:21 Chassis overview
08:33 Kibbetech steering knuckles
10:34 Strange rear end
12:10 Eaton Truetrac
15:43 Next weeks episode

[@jhalkoski]

thank you! smoke in the air is just wasted money,

[@bankspower]

Exactly, black smoke = wasted power

[@jhalkoski]

@@bankspower now if only all the owners of BroDozers would understand this.

[@crusiethmaximuss]

That comment about having the project be a sleeper made me chuckle. Everything about this truck is non-sleeper. It's completely wild and needs to make noise!

[@BigBubbaZMan]

Seeing Gale's passion, excitement, and inner child come out in these videos is amazing! An absolute living legend! I swear, he has forgotten more than most of us will ever learn in 10 lifetimes.

[@bankspower]

It's his excitement that drives us as a company. Even in his older age, he still comes to work 6 days a week.

[@tristanperry351]

Damn straight it'll be at SEMA! Love the zoom in for punch lines haha

[@davidpeters9897]

You know it's high quality when Mr. Banks is impressed.

[@bankspower]

Yes indeed, Gale is in love with the metal work and quality the guys at Strange and Roadster Shop put in.

[@russellknight26]

Supercharged with no muffler thank you Gale! Now we can hear pure duramax without the turbo. Just need to engine brake and my dream motor is complete.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

6:50. The frame section above the air bag is continuous on top, but the welds are radiused and mitered. Laser cut design benefits. -- There's a diagonal weld on the frame near the lower suspension links. Stronger than a normal 90 degree weld. -- The body mount near the crossmember has intermittent welds to allow moisture to drain and prevent corrosion. -- The floating hub uses a bolt-on cap without capturing the brake disc. You can fix a broken axle without removing the wheel, and you can replace the brake disc without removing the axle cap. Awesome. 9:49. Again with the 45 degree welds. The 90-degree weld is in compression, which is also ideal. 7:06. All spherical ends. Nice and Tight. The Watts Link bracket on the housing is nice and full of shear panels. 11:42. AN brake line ends. Once you go AN/JIC, you'll never like anything else, except for maybe ORB. -- Brake line is low, Caliper will be easy to bleed as well. -- Floating hubs are the only way axles should ever be built. Just from a maintenance standpoint, it's better. 12:27. Eaton Truetrac is awesome. I have one on my truck. Very consistent performance from that diff.

[@bankspower]

Thank you for watching and for the detailed analysis.

[@cassiuspuckett8789]

Wow!!! Please excuse my salivating over this frame! OMG!!! THAT IS PURE ART!!! Fully functional, ready for the torque your planning to put through this thing. Awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing.....

[@bankspower]

Thanks for watching, we're still trying to pick our jaw off the floor

[@coryridder1937]

Waiting for the next episode... AGAIN! I love these videos

[@bankspower]

Every Monday like clockwork. Thanks for watching and sticking around. Stay tuned for more action, next week is CAM science.

[@hapwasner8021]

NOT ONLY IS HE A HOT RODDER, BUTG HE ALSO MANAGES TO TEACH US SOMETHING EVERY EPISODE, AND HE PUTS OUT A DARN GOOD SHOW, THANK YOU.

[@bankspower]

You're welcome. Gale loves hot rodding and teaching, it's in his blood. Stay tuned for more data and learning on the Cam science next episode.

[@hapwasner8021]

@@krusher74 SORRY BUT I HAVE A HEARING PROBLEM

[@bankspower]

@@hapwasner8021 😂😂

[@patbullard9276]

Gale, I’m hungry for this type of information to increase my knowledge base. And your keeping me well fed. Please keep it coming. 100👍

[@bankspower]

You got it, more data-driven videos like cam science coming atcha!

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

That Roadster Shop paperwork - that, is ART, on top of the S.T.E.M. shown in the Chassis. Perfect example of how the S.T.E.A.M. education ideals can turn out workers capable of excelling in any field.

[@ace454]

Gales commentary reviewing the comments is on point! Great to hear about going back to Pike's peak, can't wait to see it happen. Thanks for another good video.

[@defendermender4959]

I think you should do a KZbin collaboration with Ron Covell on the seats- two old masters and gentlemen of their trades together!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@icare7151]

Greetings from Colorado Springs. Back in the day I ran the Pikes Peak marathon. Can’t wait to see you all!

[@markwilson9760]

Love the frame. Lets build the power

[@bankspower]

You know it, Cam science is coming up next!

[@darrellbedford4857]

Too bad Smokey isn't around, I would like to see him and Gale work on the build. As expected Gale went to the best for everything including the engine(himself of course). PS don't ever retire.

[@AndyFromm]

I love the truetrac!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Watts... rarely seen, but the only correct way to lateral locate👍👍👍.. Nice and RIGHT!

[@majobis]

Hey Gale thanks for starting off with my comments on your Q & A segment. It means a lot coming from you. And I would sure love to go to SEMA and see this truck in person, but something like that wont fit my budget to get out there, besides I am not a member of anything that could get me in there in the first place. On the last question you said you want this truck to "ROTATE THE EARTH" We all would love to see it rotate the earth but I know it would make a small earthquake on the ground while burning rubber to do it. Thanks for the mention and great series build on this truck. 👍👍👍👍

[@timothybayliss6680]

I really like this Chassis, it's beautifully simple but artfully complex at the same time. It looks like The Roadster Shop has put their work in to deliver a product that will do whatever anyone could need. LockJaw, with the airbags, large by huge brakes and the 4 link/watts in the back would look fast when stopped but would probably be fast destroying cones in a parking lot or at 14,115 feet elevation.

[@captjack2112]

Woohooo Ok made the update 😎😁😉 Ty Gale so enjoy these technology builds

[@bankspower]

Thanks for watching along and commenting. Stay tuned for more action.

[@macro820]

This trucks gonna be sick I can't wait to see the engine in there

[@bankspower]

You and me both! This Duramax is going roar!

[@brandonmiller3054]

13:58 Transmission gearing multiplies the flywheel torque,so unless your running a stock power motor that pinion is getting way more then 1000 foot pounds.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Yes, but the tires qualify as a torque limiting device from a static equilibrium standpoint.

[@bigredracer7848]

151👍's up Mr Power thanks again for taking us all along with you for the rest of the build

[@bankspower]

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

[@bigredracer7848]

@@bankspower you get to build what I can olny dream of building

[@JayRussellDuramax]

Man, I've gotten way behind on these videos! Thank you for reading my comment! Once I get my truck back from the shop and drive it with your Techni-Cooler and EconoMind on it, I'm gonna send you guys some decals! Thank you, again, for making great products!

[@ts302]

Thank you Mr. Banks!

[@bankspower]

No, thank you. 😄

[@stellingbanjodude]

I felt giddy as a school boy when you mentioned taking the Banks D-Max to pikes peak, I have loved that truck for years!

[@bankspower]

Oh yeah, the Type-R is going to get rowdy on Pikes Peak.

[@stellingbanjodude]

@@bankspower I have always thought that truck had an awesome sound, it was very unique.

[@sonofthunder.]

spin the planet,with torque,....best line gale

[@bankspower]

😎😎

[@D3AThCAl2DS]

This thing is sweet Gale

[@Timmy6216]

Mr. Banks I will tell you sir I am a jet engine mechanic by trade. I've been turning wrenches on most things I do believe the only engine type I've never played with as a rotary. I love watching your explanations of stuff because I grasp what you're saying yeah I still learn something every time. Absolutely fantastic and that frame is beastly magically delicious.

[@CheekyNinja]

The documentation they provide with that chassis is top notch.

[@Dr_Xyzt]

I can't help but notice the front lower ball joint being in tension. A long time ago, I used to not like that design because if the ball joint breaks, you're on the ground. But those are easier to assemble, plus, the lower control arm is slightly downward. It gives you better camber gain.

[@ThePete2432]

Mr.Banks is the caroll Shelby of diesels

[@bankspower]

Well said sir!

[@bobqzzi]

Great project. "If we start to corner this thing...." May want to reconsider that. I am really looking forward to watching it at the drag strip though!

[@jhans3278]

Nice piece of work, Roadster Shop. Looking forward to the next video, Gale.

[@bankspower]

Thanks for watching, stay tuned for more action.

[@mitchparks71]

The crate is nearly as valuable as the roadster shop chassis!

[@LSC2001]

That didn't take long to get that designed and built. Solid.

[@randyw71]

Hey Gale, love the designs you come up with. When are you going to make a pedal monster for the 94-01 dodge V10 trucks. I know a bunch of us that would buy it in a heart beat!

[@cantyoufeelthelove]

Get'em gale! Dude's going hard in paint.

[@matt-roden]

I fully support more GoPro action from Gale.

[@mconfluence]

Going to be a mean machine

[@bankspower]

Damn straight!

[@madmiata1887]

That would be a fun place to work!

[@bankspower]

It truly is, Gale enthusiasm is contagious

[@cstavro]

Don't forget it's 1000 lb-ft at the crank, 3100 lb-ft at the transmission output shaft (in first gear), and 12,036 lb-ft at the axles, not to mention the torque converter multiplication. Let's hope those axles have a generous safety factor. The frame won't enjoy it either.

[@Nonponpo]

as stated axel capacity is 9200 pounds vs about 3890 pounds at the axel with 1000 pound @ the companion flange. literally says we have a lot of overhead. "way overdesigned"

[@beardwrench]

13:30 hey Gale assuming 9,200 per axle that's 18,400 of total capacity If the engine makes 1,526 lb-ft of torque X the Allison 1st gear ratio of 3.10 = 4,730 lb-ft to the rear end 4,730 X your 3.89 rear gear ratio = 18,402 lb-ft

[@adammerritt]

Gale's biggest unboxing yet. Pretty sure the lumber alone from the crate could finance a few Banks upgrades on my truck!

[@bankspower]

😂😂😂

[@stephanM5]

When Gale Banks talks, I listen.

[@MrAcuta73]

Funny, I have heard people call them Z-Link before....and it took you saying something for me to realize it was in fact the younger guys saying that. I kinda doubt it honestly, but any chance at all we could get costs for all these one-off pieces? Heck, a full price breakdown would be fabulous! Would be interesting to see what I can't afford to spend (or more important, what I actually might be able to afford)!

[@leslienordman8718]

Going to Pike's Peak again is an exciting prospect! How about, for that project, to go ahead and make it light weight: carbon fiber monocoque chassis and body, with all wheel drive and a stonking motor!? :-)

[@badgermetal]

Hill climb and Banks power is a great combo 👌

[@johnirwin1137]

I love it too . I can't wait to see it all together and on the road ... 😎

[@bankspower]

Same here, we are super excited about the project, we're so ready to start building power.

[@chestercallahan8856]

What a beauty!!

[@bankspower]

Right?! It's frickin' eye candy!

[@enordquist1]

Thanks for bringing us along on the build. That chassis is indeed art. The notebook with technical days package and owners manual are evidence of knowing the customer. Curious why it's not painted? Either it's clear coated to compliment the rat rod motif, or paint was chopped because the build schedule demanded it ship.

[@bankspower]

You're welcome, thanks for sticking with us and watching, The frame has not been powder-coated yet because we still have some housekeeping to finish. We need to do a pre-assembly mock-up, we still have sensors and brake parts that need to be welded to the frame, and we need to decide on a color for the powder coat.

[@martyosborne3399]

How can anyone in their right mind, NOT like this?

[@bankspower]

Right?!

[@avrgjoe]

Careful with that lumber, its probably worth about as much as that chassis lmao

[@johnnyreeves6007]

Need lockjaw merch!

[@bankspower]

Funny you should mention that. Stay tuned in the next couple of episodes.

[@ViktorAgnarFalkGumundsson]

Ok, i do tuning on VAG (Volkswagen Auto Group) and BMW Diesels over in Iceland... My go to AFR is 16:1 for optimal power without fogging everything with smoke, i however have experience with going 14:1 over the peak powerband and bumping power. For an example, i'm talking about the BMW M57 BiTurbo from a 535d, with a boost target of 355kPa (atmosperic), wich is 37psi gauge pressure. It will do 398hp at 16:1 but with only fueling mods, and the same boost, same SOI, but 14:1 it will make 428hp, so why do you say smoke that you see is horsepower you see, but can't use?

[@aldrincleophas3031]

Good evening Mr. Banks. I would like to know if you would do a German diesel project. I drive a 2.0tdi Audi A5 and would love to see what you would get out of it

[@codo7]

Seeing it from the point of view of evolution, whence humanity once did not know how to start and control fire and now we use a cash based economy to feed ourselves; our folk at the Roadster Shop have built a Masterpiece.

[@darryllspalding5211]

Automotive Jewelry, I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@codylapoint]

Nice unit right there.

[@bradfordcustoms7588]

Good to see Gale using Quality Toyota Forklifts.

[@RichardCHudson]

First Class

[@442pete]

Can't wait to see Lockjaw at SEMA show.

[@JR-oo3pt]

Incredible design/// do you think it has enough cross members/seems one would be nice behind the A arms lower bend area to the Lg HSS conn pt.//also the passenger side top trans bracket is missing weld at the end approx1" long//was the frame tested as we test a moment connection for a floor beam to column connection in a bldg on the San Diego shaker table///or is that too much///radian/axle/load path/ etc?? Seems the Banks torque and engine/trans build is going to be stressing this frame very well// hope to see more as you progress

[@marlobreding7402]

Besides calling a Watts Link a Z-Link they call Clutch Bell cranks Z-Bars.

[@kimoarmstrong3519]

With all the data you capture and analyze, I believe you've gone beyond engineer and right into scientist.

[@djinfwb]

Any future plans on marine adaptation of Banks Diesel??

[@bankspower]

It's possible.

[@toddlower8772]

At first I feel like a nerd for liking these videos so much. Until Mr Banks starts going over things then I feel like a moron trying to understand. Thanks for the amazing videos. What is the instrument panel going to look like old or new?

[@dougclapsaddle65]

Cant wait to see you at pikes peak

[@bankspower]

Same here.

[@taylorcarr5252]

I never thought gale actualy did work there but I guess he does lol

[@popswrench2]

when your second childhood truck wunder is done , can you build a clean running diesel puller ?? truck or tractor ??

[@bigtrucker26]

I have a sudden and irrational desire to get that chassis powder coated, and polished, in Gold...

[@georgef1176]

I’m 35 it’s a watts link always and forever

[@CriticoolHit]

love it

[@leebuck180]

Run this truck at Pikes Peak!

[@caseybarber1160]

Hey Gale love the content but wanted to know when you will have a tuner for the LM2 Duramax? Keep up the awesome content...

[@jaydak99]

Those front hubs look like the ones on my Ram 2500.

[@thecat6062]

Sweet!

[@brucesieverts1236]

I hope when you're finished playing with your toys that you can put this thing to work and use it to haul your drag cars around.

[@bankspower]

That's the plan.

[@Garth2011]

Yesiree...

[@AndyFromm]

That crate is worth about $1k with today's wood prices...

[@majobis]

@@krusher74 you can build a good wood bed for any truck with that wood

[@brianbanner1223]

Crate cost more than the chassis now lol. Awesome build Gale hopefully there will be enough interest in the Custom parts to make them available to the masses for a “reasonable” price

[@Vern.Anderson]

Hey Gale! Any plans to do anything with the GM inline 6 Duramax 3.0?

[@dougbourdo2589]

Man, I can only imagine the cost for that chassis !!!!!

[@bankspower]

Their Spec Series chassis are surprisingly affordable.

[@ColeSpolaric]

Where are you going to find the tires capable of putting all that torque to the ground?

[@bankspower]

We’ll be using Nitto NT555R drag radials in the rear. However, they’re only 12” wide so there will definitely be traction issues.

[@sonofthunder.]

awesome sauce

[@bankspower]

In other words, the essence of awesomeness; excellence. Spoken like a true prodigy.

[@herbalchicken]

Now to look up Watts links...

[@jeremybodell3619]

With lumber prices that crate is worth as much as the chassis!

[@bankspower]

We're reusing the wood to make a bunk bed in the shop. 🤣

[@75zl1]

So are you guys still going to blow up that LP5?? We haven't seen that series in a while!

[@bankspower]

We paused Killing A Duramax in order to upgrade Dyno Cell #2. 👉 Update kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX2cgmyqq79okNE

[@75zl1]

@@bankspower oh I missed it. Awesome! Can't wait to see more

[@frijoli9579]

The only good modern ATS transmission that comes out of that shop will be in Gale's truck.

[@jmyd83]

ooft 👍

[@carlbechler3646]

One word to describe this frame: beefy!

[@garbonsky]

Horse power and torque don't break things. Traction does

[@bwatt1383]

I'm guessing a high 9s 1/4 mile get it guys

[@rivett40]

What’s a chassis like that cost

[@ZeeBri]

why have curtainsider truck trailers never caught on in america

[@seumasanderson3181]

33 seconds ago lmao

[@chevyfan82]

Sweet👍

[@dielauwen]

3 paws rating. Another open the box.