Hot/Rat Rod Tires Scrub Turning Curves? Ackermann Steering Thing And Fix

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[@robertbarnes3915]

Bob, I just love your videos, love your builds as well. I instruct auto technology at a high school tech class. I just wanted to let you know I’ll be using this video as a reference this year when I cover steering theory , Ackerman Angle , A.K.A - toe out on turns. This will be a great example how someone like yourself never stops learning and how knowledge is power. Dig this ol truck it’s the best one yet you have done! So ya, there’s that.

[@tburda823]

We had a Mr. Barnes that taught auto shop at our high school too lol. Must be a family thing!

[@ChipsAndSparksGarage]

Good explanation, Bob, and you didn’t even sneak any math in there..👍Tony

[@genefoster7238]

You keep teaching this old dog new tricks. Thanks Bob

[@1970cg]

Passing on of your knowledge is much appreciated Bob!

[@craigcaggiano431]

Thanks for explaining the steering system geometry to us Bob ... didn’t realize that the steering arms had to be changed for correct turning radius.

[@genegray7]

There have been so many times that I have seen one of Bob‘s videos but I forgot to like it. Let’s remember to do that every time.

[@shartne]

I been watching you while I subbed while back immediately. That was a good explanation. This is one of the best old iron channels their is.

[@phillipcortel6330]

Another lesson explaining the how's and why's things work, form Rat Rod Bob's School of Rat Rod Oledgy! And showing us the befoe and after to help us understand what and why it works! Thank you Bob! Excellent teaching and explaining how and why it needs to be done!

[@todbnla]

More great info from the Professor of Rat Rodolagy, damn them king pins slide out easy!

[@MrHevyshevy]

I’ve read about the Ackerman angle. Haven’t had a chance to implement it yet. But I understand it real good. I’m ready now.

[@justmike2944]

Love ya Bob.............you call i scrubbing . we use to call it plowing......hey Red....

[@1strongdoc]

Bob, you are a genuine old school master.

[@damiencampbell1090]

love your work mate! Looks Awesome!

[@slecroix]

Thank you Bob not just for making these videos but for sharing your knowledge and experience with others. Your down-to-earth explanations and teaching style is not wasted on this Ol’ Alabama boy. Keep on keeping’ on sir!

[@joemaderak6449]

Bob I love your videos I watch them all the time.

[@markrussell7876]

I'm over fifty years professional welder and I'm inspired by what I see with you

[@paulquirk9041]

Bob, KZbin needs to recommend you much more. You are a treasure in the hotrod world not just raffles. I have picked up valuable tips in building and fabrication. Preesheatcha

[@bls.1516]

Thanks for the lesson been watching this build from the beginning I think this thing is gonna be awesome learning something new every time👍👍

[@richardlincoln8438]

Thanks for the lesson on steering geometry Bob. Between You and Your Cousin Ken in Washington, You got The University of Ratrodology going well. Thanks for sharing, Best Wishes... 👍💪

[@rdlykryk4384]

Like my grandpop from the woods of Pennsyltucky used to say. "I'm tryin ta learn ya" Well I just got learnt some more. Thanks Bob. Love the videos and the music.

[@joell439]

👍👍😎👍👍 ...... RRBB - the BEST, real world car building channel out there! Thanks Bob for all you share. 😊

[@dannystubblefield5478]

Great info - I am 61 and I learn from your videos

[@ronringel9132]

Well done Bob. Thanks for sharing. Best regards

[@floridian7143]

Great job, easy to understand, teaching some complex stuff and putting it in a simple format! You do a great job and you have plenty of knowledge to share! Thanks for sharing! Whomever is not watching you, that's their problem! Have a great day!

[@barbarabarbee1466]

Great job, as usual BOB. I really enjoy watching your videos. You explain things so anyone can understand, as long as they will listen to you. Thanks for your time and efforts educating those that don't know.

[@joeharrington595]

Thank you Bob, I did not know this!

[@rodneyclements6190]

Now that is some slick Ratrodology right there Bob!! Something every rodders needs to understand. My shop teacher taught this to me back in 88, but I'm afraid it's a lost lesson in the classroom these days with all this "technology" lol Tell Red he needs to get in the next video or he doesn't get shotgun on the first drive 😁👍

[@shanewright6958]

Wow. That's was a great job Bob👍👍🇨🇱

[@IronheadGarage]

Nice work bob. A lot of car builders need to watch this video it would make their cars steer a lot better and stop scrubbing those front tires😊 take care brother👍

[@IronheadGarage]

Hey Bob just wanted to say thank you for teaching me about ACKERMANN did not know much about it. I have gotten mine fixed now. Take care BOB👍

[@indyme2]

Rat Rod Bob Builds...my favorite channel.

[@timstewart567]

I now understand why the steering set up I built years ago never worked right. The whole tire-scrub thing. Thank you!!!

[@GAIS414]

Thanks Bawb. I recommend your channel to all my car nut friends, and some that just enjoy learning stuff from cool elderly gentlemen.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Much appreciated

[@nicholaspatterson9275]

Come on guys,lets get Bob and Red to a million + subs!!!! The whole world needs to know how cool these guys are and the knowledge shared on this channel!!!!! I dont care if they even like Ratrods,they will after one video. With that said, keep em coming Bob watchin and learnin!!!!!

[@stevezwemer1262]

Good job of taking the Ache out of the Ackerman Angle

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Ha haa ... good one!

[@stevensobba1785]

Enjoying the journey and motivation Bob! Going to sshop to work on mine. Sent this to my brother👏🏼👊🏼🙏🏼🌻

[@budgreen4563]

You're awesome Bob.....we need a lot more like you.....Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Bob. What a video. You never cease to amaze me. Ratrodalegy is very clear when You explain it. I hear you, but I'll never use it. Cause it is over my head. 29.4K subscribers is pretty good. You are my # one guy that I look for when looking at me notification videos Bob. Thanks for sharing. I'll tell more of my friends about you so they can support you. 👍👍🍁

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Wow, thanks!

[@AndysDogHouse]

@@RatRodBobBuilds My Pleasure Bob. You were one of the first guys to sub my channel when I started way back. So THANK YOU and RED.

[@RustyGlovebox]

You did a nice job explaining that. That makes all the difference how the car drives. People swapping front suspension clips need to check this on there chassis too.

[@genedavis4968]

Little knowledge, Hell, you know more than most people have forgotten......Thanks, Gene in Idaho

[@1966scoutcheif]

Good information on this problem that most people don't have a clue how to fix Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@geoffreymills9932]

You tube might not recommended your videos but I do with all my friends, even if they don't have a ratrod, we can always hope they'll inspire someone to start a build, thanks for all the time you take to bring us important information

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Thanks for that!

[@mattmanley4666]

Me and the kids love to watch your videos.. Matt from Indiana

[@fattycatty]

Thank you so much. Never had anybody explain that so simply.

[@billdysert7109]

thanks Bob ,i learn something today i went to school ,,,,thank you ,,,,ive built hotrods before but never a Rat Rod .....

[@1Chuck4U2C]

Love your videos Bob, your teaching a new generation of how to do it correctly. I’ve been a junk yard builder and fabricator for years. Harpadzo

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

Just like I said on his video I dont know who I like more you or Waylons Wires videos. Your both great biulders of awesome rats.

[@randyhancock7713]

As good an explanation of ackerman angle I've ever seen. Not complicated at all ! That is a hard thing to do for folks that don't quite get it. Great job, Bob, keep it up!

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

I hear ya ... the videos I watched on this subject makes it more confusing than it has to be. But really those folks are making videos for the money and not to share knowledge. You know what I'm talking about ... these talking heads ramble on and on for 20 minutes and might give you 30 seconds of info you can use.

[@ahill7099]

Everytime I watch a video from you, I definitely learn, and in a great way. Good thing "Red" didn't explain it, or the front axle would be behind the rear end. Lol thanks for your time "BAWB". Have a safe and blessed day.

[@patrickgazzara3992]

We learn something new every day. I'll be looking for that angle once some shows start up again. Soon I hope.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Some folks have the problem and don't even know they have it much less how to fix it ... because their car goes straight real good.

[@wayneguess7946]

Being an ex, oval track guy, I know exactly what ackerman effect is! But you explained it, about as well as I've seen anyone explain it! Job well done!

[@wayneguess7946]

OH, BTW, you could get into a whole nother issue, if you started discussing toe in, vs. toe out! LOL

[@walterhatfield8767]

Well done, most do not understand front end geometry but is the details like this that makes a build better

[@Bobbyelijah]

I’ve shared your channel on my Facebook page Bob totally worth the effort to help you get more subscribers.You are gifted believe that!

[@blake-sc7fy]

Saw a perfect example of what your discussing in this video for sale in Oklahoma. Good looking truck, chrome, paint, interior.....steering arm way out front, completely out of alignment. Very informative for us novice out there. Thanks, keep the videos and info coming.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Sticks out like a sore thumb .. right?!!?

[@blake-sc7fy]

@@RatRodBobBuilds Yes it does, easy to spot once you explained what to look for.

[@jmccracken491]

Awesome video Bob. I liked the "Were Gettin It Just Don't Have It Yet" very good information.

[@DJRudyNaves]

Good morning, Bob, even though I don't know how to speak your language, I managed to understand today's class perfectly and how the convergence of wheels and steering works, you are an excellent teacher. Hug from your biggest fan in Brazil.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

You write impeccable English, I didn't even realize that you weren't American until I read Brazil.

[@DJRudyNaves]

@@TheRoadhammer379 Thanks

[@kixter36]

Bob I really enjoy your videos you're such an inspiration keep up the good work thank you

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Glad you like them!

[@timfoster627]

Thanks bob, lots of good information. As always. Also like the new music

[@saxmusicmail]

A many great vehicles have been drawn out on the garage (or hangar) floor. Back in the 1930's the Wedell-Williams air racers were built from chalk marks on the hangar floor. Those were the only "blueprints" or "plans". These were record breaking aircraft. That's the first thing I thought of when you were building the frame and suspension.

[@jamesbergeron8356]

Bob you are the best! Thanks for the information, it was really interesting. I'll never look at a straight axle front end the same way again!

[@labrd41]

Been to school today. A far sight better then school 55 years ago and I'm pretty sure better then the schools today.

[@farmerbrown3768]

A good lesson Bob! Thank’s for enlightening me....👍

[@bobcaffey2330]

youre the man bob...........i'm an old fisherman and i love youre vids......i had a younger brother that passed and he was a rat rod builder...........his cars looked alot like youres........

[@joek1960]

Nice job on explaning Ackerman angle. Guess we know that the bad steering angle is why it's called a suicide front end! Extreme Ackerman angle is why post office trucks and English taxis can make such tight turns.

[@jeffreylevin1266]

Love what you do Bob. Can’t wait to see that truck move. You deserve a lot more attention than you are getting. Persevere, my friend!

[@rayray8840]

Baawwb.. another great video,i see Red wasn't around for that,musta fried a circuit about Ackerman.👍🤪

[@AtomicReverend]

That actually was a great explanation. Using a simple drawing.

[@davehoneycutt9558]

i watch every one of your videos Bob great job keep um coming

[@leen352]

Great video, greetings from the Netherlands! you are so right, most of those suspensions are so wrong. You got your scrupfactor right, most of the cars have that wrong which will cause those deathwobbles, keep those instructions coming!

[@stephenscroggs1230]

Smartest guy i ever seen. You Much lov...

[@user-xe1qz2mu3x]

Always seeing youre video! Greetings from Ukraine.

[@111hornman]

I have very much enjoyed this build. You give a guy confidence that he can do this kind of stuff for himself. Thanks for all the info and entertainment. I think I saw a video that you said that you were not going to use the fender flares for the bed. I'd love to see you figure out how to use them on the rat rod .maybe welding them to the axle.

[@TrendsbySterling]

Nice work as usual Bob, I wouldn't expect anything less!

[@brentcrawford7609]

This video is really gonna help a lot of people

[@jasonrobinson9242]

Im a better ratrodder because of u! Keep it up!

[@swiggens2]

Thanks, Bob I have been a tech for quite some time but never even gave this one thought before. thanks for your time and knowledge. Much respect for you and your cars sir.

[@1979gmcummmins]

You took me to school again Bob 👍

[@gregpaterno1446]

Love your saying ratrodoligei 😜just a legend you are a mathematical god to work that out bob

[@davidhimeback9087]

Great video on the front end steering an how it works,an what needs to checked an set-up. Your build an explanation, has gotten me back on building my 23 street rod again... Keep up the great videos an explanation on what an how you make work all together....

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Glad to hear it!

[@HammyTechnoid]

I tell ya what Bob..... no matter what anyone says, You Sure Know Your Stuff.... Professor Bob... School of Rat Rodology! Sign Up and get your diploma from Professor Bob!!!

[@garyparker2969]

Baaawwwbb,,,, YOU R God's GIFT TO RAT RODOLOGY !!! Love Your Channel, Tell Red Howdy n Have a Blessed Wknd Y'all 😎😎😎😎 !!

[@bifaith100]

your videos are great.. learned so much..always got a good sound track to

[@brianonthego]

You know your angles Bob. Good lesson.

[@curtiscamaro5926]

Good Job Bob , If you didnt fix That your Truck would have drove like a Bumper Car , Remember those at the Fairground . One Wheel Drive and Steering . If turned those wheels to much it send you the Other way He he he .

[@dannysettles5646]

good job bob .putting stright axel under my 55 car now .thanks for videos

[@OldIronRC]

That was interesting. Good tip Bob.

[@sunkintreasure1978]

Thank you Bob. Love your videos! Keep up the killer builds please.

[@BillyJoeJimBob28]

That Rat's comin along nicely Bob. I like it & I subscribe to the ratability of it. 😎

[@MHFtractor]

Looking great bob. Can’t wait to see the trailer

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Bob ,, Again,, you make it look so easy . Im a gettin it Bob ,and im a liking it . I reckon even ol Red be gettin it ,, keep an eye on him Bob . Much Respect from Down Under

[@andrerossouw8753]

Awesome Video Bob!

[@robbieautrey3158]

Thanks for the great tips and advice Bob, never realized that till you explained it in terms we can all understand. This must have been over Red's head, i didn't see him offering you any advice..

[@joedyer8824]

I think you got it 👍 Bob

[@andyrichey1192]

Thank you Bob for sharing. I learned something new today , thank you. Appreciate you . Until next time.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@terrykelsay6260]

awesome job you made a simple so any one can understand it

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

That was the plan ... so many videos out there that just want to be a talking head for $$$ instead of sharing knowledge!

[@garycamara9955]

Good explanation of toe. You should explain the relationship between toe in and caster. The more caster the less tow in. I like your videos. Years ago I got a book written by Castin on race car suspension and theory. I also have a copy of high speed/low cost. There are literal diagrams drawn out. Your explanation agrees with these books on theory. I have been using 10 degrees + of caster and zero toe on my builds. The proper caster gets rid of front end wobble. You obviously have the eye for correct looking hot rod builds.

[@RemodNC]

What an excellent, informative video!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Looking real good Bob, my Chevy scrubs at low speed in tight turns, my alignment guy did the best he could because I wanted the stock wheels to work with aftermarket disc brakes, so had to use 2" spacers on the fronts. I park in spots where we can just wheel in without a lot of maneuvering... great days to ya !

[@scottsinfl]

Super info Bob like always your just trying to teach us the stuff to make it easier.

[@guillermonieri4203]

You are a great teacher. Thank you.

[@nicholaswilliams9245]

Great lesson bob much appreciated and it’s looking so cool with those racing holes 🥇🏆

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

Glad you like it