HOW TO BUILD THE BEST (OFFROAD SWAYBAR) CHEAP

In this video i build a custom offroad sway bar from scratch. it has the ability to unlock and lock just by turning the hub.
Links for Parts i used to make this.
Pillow Block
www.ebay.com/itm/144269482026...
Locking hub
www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...
Bearing
www.ebay.com/itm/400001562615...
Sway bar Links
www.ebay.com/itm/144321337163...
anti rock
anti-rock
sway bar

[@gageboysgarage6059]

Is this something you would purchase for $400?

[@dylanromine4101]

I have an idea or two that might improve this

[@gageboysgarage6059]

@@dylanromine4101 please let me know

[@dylanromine4101]

Try using a toyota motorhome axle shaft for the sway bar

[@gageboysgarage6059]

@@dylanromine4101 what is the advantage of this

[@dylanromine4101]

It has a full float axle that has the same bolt pattern as the hub

[@craigversetti5700]

This being my first time seeing you or your channel I was pleasantly surprised !!! Its not only fantastic seeing our youth working with there hands but with basic garage tools for the most part , I think you've done a great job & think you know more about welding than ya let on lol been welding along time now and those weren't beads from an rookie with no experience !!! Also you might wanna think about getting a nice solid straight edge for future use of the plasma cutter , it will greatly help keep things straight and consistent. All that said you did a great job & like seeing people thinking out of the box & not being afraid of getting dirty. I instantly subscribed to help support ya & look forward to your future videos !!!

[@gageboysgarage6059]

Thank you sir for watching! thank you again for supporting us and commenting. I will definitely invest in a straight edge for the plasma cutter and will practice with it. Your comment is much appreciated thank you again sir.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Awesome video! I love your idea of using the hub on the sway bar.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

thank you!

[@madude91]

Ingenious design. Subscribed!! Great work man.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing, we really appreciate it

[@murrydixon3642]

This is a good idea. I may try to make something like this for my 2005 Raptor-swapped F150. Thanks for the video

[@gageboysgarage6059]

that will be awesome

[@halewilson]

I would love to see this mounted in the crossmember tube of say a TJ or YJ so the hub is not so exposed to the elements. Really like the concept! Great vid.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

That's a great idea!

[@laurentmenarguez2913]

Man this looks mint I’m going to start making it today thanks so much for the info

[@gageboysgarage6059]

Hope you enjoy

[@ericdawson3425]

Very well done young man

[@gageboysgarage6059]

thank you !!

[@kevinkibler2181]

BRILLIANT!! Make 'em!!

[@netybar7136]

Super smart design man!

[@gageboysgarage6059]

thank you !!!

[@brettblankenship]

this is a really cool idea, I do alot of fab work and never thought about building one of these..... thanks for the inspiration......Ohhh you might wana try a thicker oil for drilling, I often use motor oil or what ever I have lying around, it will cool better and not evaporate so fast.....+ its cheaper

[@gageboysgarage6059]

build one you’ll love it👍, and i will try that thanks for the tip!

[@seriousmechanicing]

Neat idea. I don’t like that it introduces an additional point of failure. The failure mode would prohibit sway bar use and could lead to a pretty sketchy situations for some if it fails on the road. Hope it holds up!

[@gageboysgarage6059]

been holding up great, prior to this i ram no sway bar so i’m good

[@TacoXL]

This is brilliant

[@phillipcraggs6202]

Those are good welds, maybe a little on the heavy side, but nothing that really matters. I've been welding for 20 years, I never understood the 'dimes' people do. I prefer the the smooth one pass look. And this thing you made, fucking genius, just fucking genius. Looking forward to see how it holds up to the torsional stress, so as this isn't quite what the hub was built to do.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

Thank you buddy really appreciate it!!!

[@MW3x693Rx]

hell yeah bro i would buy it i gotta set of 1 tons ill be putting on in the future

[@gageboysgarage6059]

that’s awesome man! i love my one tons

[@pahelo5038]

Maybe next time on our next trip to Michigan. Would hate to know what shipping would be for that beast to the NW.

[@angusmacnab9305]

Does this have some propensity to lock back in with a possibly uneven configuration? e.g. assume one needs to be real level when re-locking, correct? Has this been an issue at all for you? Great vid, and idea BTW. Appreciate it.

[@captainchippy8559]

very nice work sir

[@gageboysgarage6059]

thanks man

[@jesusisalive3227]

Nice job! I wonder if you could mount it higher by going through the frame?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

possibly on the next one, the steering box is kinda in the way tho

[@mrbmp09]

Nice job, please get yourself a couple 2 flute SPIRAL POINT (not spiral flute) taps, they cut soooo much better and easier. No need to break the chips, they form a long chip ahead of the tap. You will not use your old taps again.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

thanks for the tip i’ve used that style of tap at work. i’m just to cheap to buy nice ones at home

[@Mitchellfab_customs]

Purty good idea buddy, unfortunately my tires on my Toyota are too big for that idea and probably hit rocks with it. I built my sway bar from an old sprint car spring right front I believe. Then I built new arms for freeeeeee. Total investment $12. Stays attached at all times. 22" of travel with 40s and hit highway 35 miles daily, because I would daily my crawler to work and back. Because Toyota truggy baby!

[@gageboysgarage6059]

That’s badass hell yeah!!! but why are you tires to big? these are 38s and there is tons of room

[@BlackAndBlueGarage]

Great idea! I'm researching sway bars ATM and I'd love to know what your thoughts are on rates. My project isn't finished so I haven't had it on scales yet

[@gageboysgarage6059]

this jeep is about 5300 lbs and the 1” bar works really good

[@AmandoMeraz]

Excelent!

[@gageboysgarage6059]

thank you!!

[@jakedavis8924]

Wondering is the bar you used heat treated?

[@dylanwatson8468]

So basically a super fancy version of just getting quick disconnect end links for a stock bar. Looked like a fun project tho

[@gageboysgarage6059]

much easier, i hated disconnecting my bar every time i was wheeling

[@randallschank3566]

This is absolutely genius I love it!!

[@gageboysgarage6059]

Thank you ! we thought so too

[@toyorover1313]

The anti rock can help balance front to rear characteristics off road, and help with side hills. The spring rate on them is pretty low, so it still allows for good articulation. You might try a junkyard rear swaybar, smallest diameter you can find. I'm curious how yours holds up to the torsional loads, I don't recall you saying it was spring steel?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

it seems to spring really well i did research on the material before buying it. the cool part is you could buy a smaller diameter bar for less spring rate

[@toyorover1313]

I'm just wondering if it will yield eventually. Especially at the welds. Give us an update after some miles! I do like the 'bushings'.

[@alantownsend5468]

Regarding the material and effects near the welds: I was wondering the same. Got an update?

[@ulisesastorga9131]

Interested in purchasing!

[@abrighterday508]

Oh yeah..so easy..maybe your pretty awesome dude 😂 I'd definitely get one for the 80 series if I had cash

[@gageboysgarage6059]

thank you!! and thanks for watching!!

[@bennypushbuttons323]

absolutely!!

[@Calikov762]

Cool idea! Though welding directly to the locking piece…. Ruined the heat treat. Splines would’ve been ideal, but I suppose it will never see high enough torque to damage it.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

I completely agree that’s why i was hesitant. but you can’t really cut splines at home. i’ve been using it a while now and still works perfectly

[@GuyOnTheCouch4444]

I'll take one!

[@YuiHellshire]

I built a set for my xj and wondering if you have some play with between the hub and arms, i have like 12 degrees and i know that's too much. Any idea or should i spend a bit more on a hub

[@gageboysgarage6059]

i have a little play but i feel like it’s less than 12 degrees

[@user-mh2es5dk7s]

do u have another link for sway bar link ? please

[@joshcrosson]

Reconnecting back up, the jeep will have to be on perfectly level ground, or you'll lock up uneven. How are you addressing this issue?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

has not been an issue when you lock it the hub clicks in when it gets to the nearest lock point which is always level

[@traviskimbrell1209]

You know that sway bars are made of spring steel because they are supposed to give and twist, right?

[@rpmillerthree]

I would consider buying them. Did the metals stay welded? Have you had any problems?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

yeah it has been great

[@rpmillerthree]

@@gageboysgarage6059 did you figure out how much you'd charge to make and sell them?

[@Creamer91]

Question: does it matter where you put the keyway? Should you mock up both sides and then mark the keyway so the arms don’t miss align??

[@gageboysgarage6059]

yes the location of the keyway matters. the hub side allows for adjustment but only extreme differences

[@Creamer91]

@@gageboysgarage6059 how did you determine the key way position? I have everything but the round stock, I’m building for my gx470 rear.

[@lubingmoreno]

Hi beutiful work, where can purchases the bars?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

i don’t currently sell them

[@josebustamante7233]

Skyjacker has some real similar Are you the guy created

[@Xploder777123]

Awesome design! Looks a lot like RJ's swaybar I saw on youtube a while back on @WorkshopWildernessAdventures… What are the odds you both designed the exact same swaybar with the same materials?! Great minds must think alike!

[@gageboysgarage6059]

great eye!! i talked to rj about details before building this

[@moejr14]

Any rubbing issues at full turn?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

no it’s pretty far away

[@angelopezz]

Yota impostor alert!!! 😂😂😂😂 20:24

[@gageboysgarage6059]

haha 😂

[@riddioughp]

What would happen if you unlocked it then flexed the trucked by picking a wheel up… then lock it while it’s flexed,

[@gageboysgarage6059]

it would lock flexed? haha why would you do that

[@rhettjensen9346]

Are you building these for XJs?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

if people want them

[@edyy6619]

I would buy this instead of the antirock would help support you instead lmk if you decide to start selling them.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

thanks a lot i’ll let you know!

[@noampitlik2332]

Yep. Make it and save all that money.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

heck yeah

[@rickylawson7343]

Id hit that all the time on the rock trails not a bad idea though.

[@gageboysgarage6059]

possibly

[@victortresvik573]

would you build one for a samurai if i got you the dimensions

[@gageboysgarage6059]

where are you located

[@victortresvik573]

@@gageboysgarage6059 arizona

[@kyle3861]

Info on the rear coils?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

iron rock 4 link kit

[@ghostkidd9047]

Can u make them pls? I have a 01 xj

[@gageboysgarage6059]

i’m looking into it soon

[@moejr14]

What welder are you using?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

I am using the 220 titanium welder from harbor freight

[@moejr14]

@@gageboysgarage6059 awesome I have the same one. I’m impressed with your skills and knowledge at as such a young man. Keep up the good work. I’d be interested in purchasing one after you do a review after a few miles. Btw I have the same welder and I love it but it seems to go through gas very quick. Does your?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

@@moejr14 Thank you so much i really appreciate the comment!! i will definitely put a review out on this in a couple thousand miles My welder went through gas very fast as well until i bought a new regulator for it. now it is way better, and the cfm is much more consistent.

[@moejr14]

@@gageboysgarage6059 awesome. Where did you get the regulator?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

@@moejr14 i don’t quite remember sorry, it was a standard unit online

[@227lazer]

Turn full lock and stuff the tire

[@gageboysgarage6059]

yup never hits it, there’s videos of it

[@serchmarc]

tyre and wheels specs please

[@gageboysgarage6059]

17x8.5 wheel 0 offset at the time 38x13.5

[@jeffd1467]

How is this not just a rip off of the Skyjacker Rock Lock sway bar?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

well it’s a lot cheaper, and this is the first time i’ve heard about the skyjacker thanks for the comment

[@rigilkentaurus3313]

I don't understand how this could act as a sway bar.

[@jmk1788]

Update?

[@gageboysgarage6059]

i can do that

[@chasedanger9734]

Careful... Sky jacker has acquired the patent for this.. rock lock... yes you can make it for personal use but you can not make it for reproduction. Dirt head fred from dirt everyday did a video on this year's ago and is now unavailable...I believe legality with the patent came into play

[@gageboysgarage6059]

Interesting. thanks for watching

[@Mitchellfab_customs]

Hahahahahahaha!! You still had to use a TOYOTA PART!! hahahahaha BOOOO YEAH!

[@gageboysgarage6059]

i love toyota, this jeep has a 1uz v8 haha