How NOT to Body Drop an S10 -part 1

[@timwilliams7034]

Mistakes are not the best way to learn but you WILL remember. I cut two frames and welded back what i wanted. Then I changed the front axle to a new straight axle with brakes ... not noticing the original was a 2" drop. Now 5 foot away my cab is low in the back by several inches. Lesson - get your axles like you want before you weld them frames together. Now i have to fix that. Loved you videos.

[@osbornemike]

I love the honesty. Your intro is true when modifying any vehicle. Minitruckin magazines got me into wrecking trucks and cars 20+ years ago.. I strayed away from the mini truck world for racecar things.. but now that I am getting older, I figured it's time to get back into the mini truck scene. Obviously a body drop has always been on my wish list..(more specifically a first gen 2 door blazer) I can say I'm extremely happy you're making these videos and being honest with your experience. Too often people just cut to the finished product like, "TA DAA! Its done".. this is perfect. Keep up the good work👍👍👍🍻

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thank you very much! To be honest, I sort of feel the same way when I watch a lot of other videos. In my world mistakes tend to happen more often than they do with other people. But my goal is to show that it can be done even with my lack of knowledge or experience. The simple fact is that sometimes you have to start over! I am willing to show everyone that I’m willing to start over.

[@tylerburriss3366]

I like the way you sit and speak with the audience

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks. A lot of viewers don’t care for that. But for me,I get a ton of satisfaction by sharing the story behind the reason for the project and the backstory of the issues involved. Thanks for the sub too. ✌🏻

[@chrisrichards1339]

Just found your channel. Your honesty and willingness to fess up to your mistakes is refreshing and real. Props to you for exposing yourself outside of your comfort zone. Keep on grindin. Hard works pays off. If we didn't make mistakes we'd never learn. The struggle is real. Appreciate ya.

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks so much! I once had an employer that said “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not working hard enough.” I think that applies to all aspects of life. ✌🏻

[@MadHadder_JK]

This is my first video on your page I’ve watched and I appreciate the input into what is behind the build ideas

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks for visiting the channel!! I hope you enjoyed it. Please stick around and check out some of my other videos ✌🏻

[@MadHadder_JK]

@@wrongwaygarage no problem. I’m picking up a s10 soon and will need all the help i can get.

[@SunsetJeffyBoy]

KZbin algorithm did a good thing and suggested this video. Now I’m a subscriber. Digging the build.

[@wrongwaygarage]

I just hope my content makes your subscription worthwhile! Glad to have you on the channel!!! ✌🏻

[@savvy4tech602]

Yes! Appreciate you sharing your experiences with your truck.

[@philliptaylor4041]

I stuck around man its good to rant n explain yourself

[@benjaminrothacher2399]

I appreciate the more personal aspect of builds, it helps to keep me interested and inspires me to keep moving forward with my own S10 build. I really dig that you are attempting things you are unsure about, we don't grow or learn things by staying in the comfort zone. I say bag it, hack it, screw stuff up and do it again! Good work man, keep it up. Subbed, and looking forward to your build progress.

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks so much for the kind words and encouragement. This whole project is outside of my comfort zone. 😂 I’m learning as I go! And thanks for the sub!

[@Learningmane]

One of 6 it's cool that you told us where to skip to, so just keep doing that in my opinion. First time viewer btw

[@LburgVAGuy]

Body dropping would be so much easier if not for the frame horns. There's no video of cabs being cut because no one ever finishes the job 😂 Glad you posted this..YT needs more body drop builds

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thank you for that. Hope the video wasn’t too boring. 😂✌🏻 Btw… I DID finish it😬 make sure you check out parts 2&3. 👍🏻

[@LburgVAGuy]

@Wrong Way Garage No problem! Not boring at all! I watched 2 and 3..the targa top video was pretty cool too! Been debating on stock flooring my 01 Blazer for 3 years now and your videos got wanting to finally give it a try

[@chev666jb1]

Great video! Loved it just the way it was so keep them coming. P.S. I always cover the glass with something before I grind or weld. I use cardboard to keep the sparks off.

[@epicwalle123]

One of the six, i personally like this because exactly what you said at 19:50, and the intro was going over a bunch more issues youve found. Its super long winded, but straight facts lmao

[@andrewparker6422]

Feel like I’m currently going through a lot of the same dilemmas myself. A little late to the video, but my current project is a 87 extended cab s10 I’d like to keep static. Been trying to stay away from a body drop but also would love to hide the frame and be able to get the truck to look a little lower while keeping the frame as a protective piece. Currently watching the videos, but huge thanks for your perspective and take on the body drop!

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks for taking the time to watch. ✌🏻

[@timwilliams7034]

Another screw up on a streetrod was i used a front mounted rack and pinion behind the axle. Steers wrong way. YES there are two types of Rack and pinion. One has the pinion above the rack and the under one has the rack below the pinion. I learned that lesson. Maybe this will help someone. Keep turning those wrenches.

[@skyonedesignersplus1066]

No problems with your narration--along thee way, in fact 💯 thanks a lot. The jack stand advice is very helpful to me thanks again S-10 family

[@wrongwaygarage]

Like so many others, I’m learning as I go... if sharing my mistakes makes it easier for someone else then it’s totally worthwhile! Glad I could give some insight! 👍🏻

[@heathatkins2837]

I enjoyed ur video. You must be doing something right, I've never seen a KZbin vid with no dislikes. This is the first. Congratulations

[@mikesapp3241]

I’m currently doing the same frame off retro body drop on 89 B2200. Huge pain in my ass and I’ve got a big shop with lots of equipment and its still a body off frame type build. Appreciate the insight and video quality.

[@wrongwaygarage]

Good luck with your build!!! ✌🏻

[@CTRMichael]

Loving it bud do whatever you want bud it's your truck your build. Respect for static with a bodydrop.

[@12aaf24]

I have a s10 that has a 5/6 drop and I was thinking about doing a body drop on it also. Can't wait to see how it turns out

[@jasonchandler5489]

Great video I'd like you to continue sharing about the truck

[@wrongwaygarage]

More #StupidTruck videos should be coming soon. 👍🏻

[@wrongwaygarage]

Also, check out the #StupidTruck playlist to see the other stuff that I’ve done to it as well as the other 2 body drop videos.

[@Rickybobby-boosted]

1in 6 definitely enjoyed video good content not a dull lapse video I've owned a few s10s so really enjoyed ya video

[@Lowpsi]

Enjoyed the first 5 minutes and also a new subscriber.

[@wrongwaygarage]

Glad to have you with us! Thanks for the sub, maybe the content will make it worthwhile. ✌🏻

[@christianaguirre8028]

Absolutely, you hit a few points that are relatable to me keep it up 🤘🏾

[@jamescoulter1311]

1 of 6 !! Keep up the good work!

[@codysmith2854]

I love it I grew up mini truckin I was the kid in 10th grade that could shave your tailgate one had parents that give him money so got the welding teacher to monster notch his Sonoma

[@wrongwaygarage]

Glad you liked it! Part 2 is out now and I’m currently working on part 3. 👍🏻

[@anthonymartinez1376]

Just subscribed keep the back story cant wait to see more progress

[@wrongwaygarage]

Welcome to the channel! Thank you very much for the kind input. Trying to make progress, but it is a lot slower than I would have liked. Lol

[@kuhiomin9043]

I like the input, good luck on the body drop, you got a lot of work ahead of you 🤙🏾

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks! I need all the luck I can get. Haha

[@kuhiomin9043]

Everybody makes mistakes, it's all good, I'm 1 of the 6 btw 🤙🏾

[@tomdog266]

Now this is a channel i can watch

[@wrongwaygarage]

My content seems to bounce around! Hopefully, you’ll find it worthwhile. Thanks for the sub!

[@jamesshaw89]

1:6 lol... I'm plotting on messing with my truck I'd love to learn from your adventures and save me time and money... Thanks!!

[@wrongwaygarage]

I have plenty of videos on this channel that are specifically there to help you learn from MY mistakes!!! 😂 Stick around, there’s more to come!✌🏻

[@lindsaylavallee5012]

I like to hear what you were thinking and how you felt .. I’d feel the same darn way

[@beasyphone]

New subscriber, just on ypur opening /intro..oh; I am also currently building S10 #7...all Second Generations but I'd like to eventually build a first gen around an early HO 302 I've had laying around for about 30 years.Gotta be different lol.

[@doncarl8734]

Glad I found this videos. ima body drop my truck 🙅🏽‍♂️🙅🏽‍♂️🙅🏽‍♂️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@wrongwaygarage]

I plan to do an update video sometime in the next couple of weeks. That will let me share all the things that I would have done differently. I hope these 4 videos help you and your project!👍🏻

[@lou6411]

Great job keep up the good work bradda 🤙

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

I subscribed because I think us old guys with bad haircuts should stick together, we might need help to find the exit when it’s time to go home.

[@wrongwaygarage]

😂😂😂 Welcome to the channel!!! 😂😂😂

[@sarahdrechney6311]

yep watched it all , liked the intro brotha !

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks for taking the time to watch it all. ✌🏻

[@onceitsgone8820]

Great video! Awesome truck!

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks so much!✌🏻

[@clendo87]

This is awesome. Glad to see it coming together. I need to get back on my truck. Keep up the good work and call me if you need help

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks! Will do!

[@greg4hand73]

Good video /great advice! Thanks for the plug.....

[@ziptiediaries9038]

Looks good man and your right about blocking the frame up, I actually just weld 1x1 tubing on the bottom of the frame side to side front and rear of the cab and once you make your cuts let it come down onto the tubing and you know the rockers and bottom of the frame are lever, you would have to space them up somehow just doing 1.5 inches

[@wrongwaygarage]

Awesome! Haven't started welding yet, will definitely take a look and see if that' something I can work with. Thanks!

[@ziptiediaries9038]

@@wrongwaygarage you might wanna consider making the step/filler pieces slanted also it helps the carpet fit a little bit better tho it might not be as big of a deal on yours being a smaller body drop

[@jmelendez740il]

Love this video. New to the channel. Keep mini trucking 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@wrongwaygarage]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel! Hope the upcoming content makes your subscription worthwhile… 😂👍🏻

[@nastayyymini7518]

1 of 6 an im bagged an bout to body mine but static i didnt see a point but same time ive seen some an gotta say it was ballin so go with it homie

[@thunder_lloyd]

I love the idea of a static body dropped truck! I've been considering doing the same to my turbo 4.3 s10 I'm building

[@wrongwaygarage]

It’s a lot of work! But, as long as your expectations are not unrealistic, it is definitely worth it! Good luck if you decide to do it.✌🏻

[@thunder_lloyd]

@@wrongwaygarage we'll see after I get the turbo install done. *Should've ls swapped it 🤣

[@wrongwaygarage]

@@thunder_lloyd 😂 not everything needs a LS! Let us know how it goes 👍🏻

[@lyleburns2640]

hey man im new here so i guess i make number 7 lol but i love the video and your thoughts on it it make watching the build better. im getting ready to body drop my 91 s10 and you showed me what im getting into. keep up the good work and if you dont get it right the first time you will the 2nd or 3rd time lol

[@wrongwaygarage]

So far… I tend to get it right on the fourth try! 😂 And then I think of all things I should have done different 😖 But that’s just part of it! Glad to have you onboard the channel!

[@jerryharrington7098]

Great video, I'm glad I found you.

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@commonsense411]

Liked and subscribed, I hope that makes me 1 of 7 for watching start to finish

[@wrongwaygarage]

Glad to have you onboard! 👍🏻

[@123456tlh]

Yes! Keep up the good work.

[@beasyphone]

Just finished, well said, lol great video. I'll be back

[@mattcrowley3075]

This video has made me a subscriber. Can’t wait to see more! 😃

[@wrongwaygarage]

Welcome! Glad to have you with us. Hopefully the content will be worth your subscription! ✌🏻

[@williamcrockett7479]

Okay you are pretty funny I just came across your channel watching your body drop videos on the S10 I did a bag and body drop S10 in 2015 and it took me six years to finish it but I did a stock floor body drop but I did replace the whole floor of mine like Ziptie but my floor of my cab was rusted out to bad to use it

[@wrongwaygarage]

🤔 I didn’t realize this video was a comedy… Guess I should watch it again. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Regardless, thank you very much for taking the time to watch!!!! ✌🏻

[@KenH8CancrHartel]

Yes, keep the backstory going... lol as long as it's in at least one video, haters can go back and research 4 themselves. Time-lapse is good as well. :)

[@Lowpsi]

I also caught you wanted to keep the frame a little lower then the body.my only suggestion is go ahead and get the body even with the frame because you can add thicker frame bushings.being someone that has had a static dropped truck then a just bagged truck.then moving to body dropping one I've always wanted to go lower.just my opinion and you know what they say. . .

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

When I built my Dually I did NOT what it bodied , however I knew that if I ever decided to sell it that a bodied Dually would sell better than one that was just low , so I bodied it then put 3/4 spacers under the air bags .

[@jamiegarrett2939]

1 of 6 lol. I like the personal thouches.

[@beasyphone]

Had to repause around 3:09- my CURRENT s10 project is on frame "adjust" #3 as well! (Last time tool an entire donor zr2 to get the mounting points adjusted the way I wanted them lol

[@wrongwaygarage]

Welcome to the club! 😂“Adjust”😂✌🏻

[@ps7850]

I think it’s awesome you’re doing it yourself 🙌🥷

[@wrongwaygarage]

Don’t let that garage fool ya… I can’t afford to pay someone else to do it! 😂😂😂 Besides, I Love doing the work. Especially when it comes to something that I’m unsure about, yet positive that I can accomplish in 3-4 tries! 😂😂😂

[@ps7850]

Hey that’s what minitruckin is about 🙌🥷😂 I’m looking forward to seeing more.

[@wrongwaygarage]

@@ps7850 RIGHT!!! And thank you for the support! Doin my best to find time for the #StupidTruck but sometimes it has to wait… I’m really looking forward to a finished truck. Even if it takes a while.

[@neil12011]

Nice vid sir, body drop for the every man!

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thank you sir! Just doing the best I can with what I’ve got to work with. 👍🏻

[@Ghost-um2jw]

I dig those wheels! Just subbed

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks so much! I’ll do my best to make it worth subscribing!!!

[@minidragger2254]

Build your truck how you want it, don't try to make everybody happy just make you happy. Your going to have shitbirds telling you what and what you can't do, last time I checked building a car or truck was a way of expressing your ideas and personality.build your truck your way.

[@wrongwaygarage]

That’s the plan!!!👍🏻

[@jeremysprayberry1158]

Looking good for first time id cover the glass up any weld sparks will burn your glass

[@wrongwaygarage]

Good call! back glass needs to be covered... front glass will be replaced!

[@popclutch_100]

Mini truckin' on the rise!!!!

[@wrongwaygarage]

Facts.

[@ilyspooki]

yes personally i enjoy the personality

[@jayinmi3706]

I'm 48, and I always called it a blow-thru. lol

[@wrongwaygarage]

Maybe it’s just a regional thing... or the fact that I live in the middle of nowhere. We always called it a ported-cab. With a topper, it was still a walk-through. I don’t know. But it seems like the terminology keeps changing with each generation. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@greg4hand73]

Oh yeah.....I also dug the more personal aspect.

[@jacobbyrd-gw6sj]

2" body drop and you could took the frame inside the cab or depending on the frame u going with. I have seen body mounts lowerd 1" but not cup of tea lol. I realyy refer the custom body drop frame

[@ziptiediaries9038]

I’m one of six👍🏽

[@wrongwaygarage]

Honestly, Thats HIGH praise coming from a guy that built a 1k+ subscriber base in under 6 months... I Greatly appreciate your support!

[@ibleedblueovals]

Good video

[@paintgunexpress1949]

Much Respect Always Enjoyed your Videos. And Got to say I have done and you are on the right track...Smash that thumbs up👍💥👍💥👍💥👍💥👍💥👍💥👍

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thank you so much! I’m always looking for input from people who have more knowledge than me!

[@paintgunexpress1949]

✨👊😎✨...DIME BROTHERS STICK TOGETHER..🏁💥🏁

[@minigarage8494]

Well I watched the first 6 minutes and know where we are going let’s body drop a truck the wrong way

[@wrongwaygarage]

Let’s do it then!😂✌🏻

[@wrongwaygarage]

Btw thanks so much watching ✌🏻

[@landonbiewald9966]

first 6 minutes yes!

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thank you for that! Hope the rest of the video was worth sticking around for too

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

I bought an 87 dually several years ago with intentions of not doing anything to it , Then I static dropped it, Then I put 22.5s on it , Then I put a basic bag set up on it , Then I built a custom frame , custom suspension, short bed and what seams like half a million dollars and a list of other mods . There’s no moral to this story other than when you think about a truck to much shit tends happen.

[@wrongwaygarage]

😂😂😂 Ain’t that the truth!!!

[@ziptiediaries9038]

Don’t be that guy hahaha

[@wrongwaygarage]

I was hoping you'd get a kick out of that... :)

[@johnsargeant2041]

Yea man keep talking about it

[@mattm3492]

if you dont plung cut with cut off sick you get like 50 times more cuts out of it

[@wrongwaygarage]

Yep. Just recently learned that! And that’s 100% right. I added the video that showed the difference to my Learn From Others playlist. Wish I’d had that info years ago! My wheels are lasting much longer now! Hope you liked the video. 👍🏻

[@mattm3492]

@@wrongwaygarage interesting project, will definaly follow up on the build. and yes it makes a big difference on life

[@LownSlow80]

👍

[@erclyburn]

Yes

[@reaperxfpv8233]

Yes 👍

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks!👍🏻 hope the whole video was worth your time. ✌🏻

[@mikeammons7270]

1 of 6 and yes

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thank you so much for the input!!!!

[@dowork3709]

Yes man I’m all ears 😂

[@CityHighKustomz]

Im one of the six! lol

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks! Hope it was worth your time! Eventually, I’ll get part 2 done. 😂

[@CityHighKustomz]

@@wrongwaygarage For sure, we started our 1st stock floor bodydrop on my ranger a while back and videos like this make me want to jump back on it and finish :)

[@wrongwaygarage]

@@CityHighKustomz go get it done!… and take lots of video of it!

[@chrislooney2659]

yes

[@cliffordjurdi1950]

i think its just a cool idea

[@levonne766]

1 of 6 yes

[@rogerdelillo2394]

Why not just do air ride?

[@wrongwaygarage]

The rear suspension will not allow the frame to lay out.

[@PJohnson8320]

why dont you just cut an inch or two out of the frame unfder the door? reinforce it tjhen box it in , a days work and your done

[@wrongwaygarage]

The frame is already boxed in. The V8 may not care for a thinner frame, especially considering all the added weight that's coming in the future. A thinner frame also wouldn't be ideal for the independent rear suspension. ✌

[@aidanb6137]

1of 6

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks for taking the time. Hope it was worthwhile. ✌🏻

[@markk.thompson7501]

1/6

[@zackwilliams1610]

Ice cream

[@JasonGettig]

1of 6 lol

[@wrongwaygarage]

Thanks for that✌🏻

[@califuturist]

7:03

[@wrongwaygarage]

That’s exactly why the time was listed. Not everyone wants the same style of content. 👍🏻

[@califuturist]

@@wrongwaygarage 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@hunterhatchel9097]

1of6

[@wrongwaygarage]

Glad to have you onboard!

[@Fatherson_gmc]

Good content man thank you. Watched the entire video. Appreciate your realistic attitude. Are you on instagram?

[@wrongwaygarage]

I do have an Instagram account, but I have not opened it in six months… if you like this video, please check out the other two videos in the series! Thanks so much for watching!✌🏻

[@beasyphone]

Yes, 6, also S10life lol. #beasyphone @beasyphone etc. You'll see my billet crank stroker 4.3/ 4X3.886

[@donson37]

Yes

[@SHOTTYTV]

yes

[@kjm4ryanna]

Yes

[@wrongwaygarage]

Welcome to the garage!