I’m a fool with bad info

[@joshuafranks3156]

There's 2 types of envious folk. Those that say you're an idiot. And those like me, that are willing to sleep in his pickup in the parking lot for the opportunity to have a mentor half as knowledgeable as you. Hats off to ya.

[@kramnull8962]

I'd say Ai has a way to go before touching this field.

[@dexbee25]

There is usually a guy like this is most shops. Works hard, tries to have a good time and laugh about things, knows a lot about the job and are usually the first people you go to for help when you screw up. When they are showing you what to do they also show you what not to do because they have done it. Crazy that some people can't see just how experienced he is.

[@grizzlyridgerunner]

Be trolling the trolls. Good job, boss, man, and Bob . Those types of comments are from haters.

[@buffalomerkis7603]

Trolling the trolls just like Rainman Ray

[@Manicpool]

They have F.I.M. Disorder. They love the tastes of their foot jam😂

[@AnthonyMaj]

Been a truck mechanic for 40 plus years, there are very few good mechanics, seen mostly bad ones or ones that think they know it all, I have to say “you got it going on!” Really enjoy your videos.

[@ronfullerton3162]

I feel he is a good one just for the fact his whole demeanor resembles most of those specially good mechanics that I have known. A mixture of knowledge, and a crazy sort of humor.

[@benwinter2420]

Is what it is workshops . that rattle can paint an starter motor or alternator & charge then as 'reconditioned'

[@chrisdenney4251]

Your shorts are a huge reason I nail my pre trip inspection test without much effort. I’ll take that kind of “bad info” from a “fool” any day.

[@jeremygray6066]

You are a truck magician sir and Bob is your wielder of power

[@kramnull8962]

Dang bob doesn't do a thing anymore. But all he used to do was push his thumb in the workers hiney. Ever since he got that new shiney glove it has been bathroom:30 for ole bob...

[@CBautofab]

You are amazing at what you do, you are a mentor to many HD mechanics out there that are just getting into this line of work and even to some of us older dogs that have been around a while, you have lots of tips and tricks that help others out, guys like you are why I enjoy wrenching, some shops are dreadful to be at and the work atmosphere sucks, its better to be happy at work and have fun doing it, I was a mentor at my last job as a bus mechanic for 15 years, I left that job due to management and how stagnant that shop became, but I did my best to show every apprentice that was under my wing every trick I knew, why make a job harder then it needs to be, keep doing you and keep making content for us to watch man.

[@jameshuffman835]

When it comes to "Big Trucks ", I believe that's your "Wheelhouse"! Hell, Bob's got more knowledge than most "internet trolls"! Sometimes you have to over bend to get it right!

[@moefuggerr2970]

I fart in the general direction of the trolls.

[@cuda6570]

I was a Volvo/ mack master tech back when Volvo bought mack. Dude you do the same as I always did. You know your shit. Keep up the great work.

[@ElvinLeadfoot]

You’re the best frame and suspension man I’ve ever seen… I’ve know a lot of good Master Mechanics too. Several to say the least

[@AppalachianPatriot]

ReeeeeeEeeeeeeEEeeee! You can’t do that! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Dude, you are great at what you do. Don’t pay the window tasters any attention.

[@aarontesterman3854]

One of your other videos touched on people don’t have unlimited budgets. That is the truth. You do what you can to make the customer happy and you still make money.

[@Trinity0h4h4]

I just ordered an autographed Bob and I haven't been this excited for an order to come in YEARS!!! Thanks for being awesome.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Tell it the way it is brother!!!! Those people think everyone is a fool but in fact they are the fool with bad information or no information at all!!! Thanks!

[@alanlawz]

The interwebs is full of idiots who think they know better they usually dont.

[@joejane9977]

you cant fix stupid you can teach the ignorant

[@bradwallace6751]

Haha so many fools out there !!! When doing big trucks and trailers you do what it takes to fix properly!! Good job Bendin 👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪

[@llm549]

Man..... you're just pissing everybody off!! 😂

[@1320pass]

Apologize to nobody. Keep it real Bendon 🤙

[@carlstephens1532]

Real people apologize , if you messed up the best thing is to apologize and then do what you can to minimize the pain, that's what real people do.

[@fredstroh4308]

Cannot find enough new workers who will listen to the old timers👍

[@joecummings1260]

Yeah as an old timer that is one of my biggest frustrations. All the kids I try to have work for me act like they know all this stuff and it's all crap. I've got nearly 50 years in. I really don't know where these kids get their bullshit ideas

[@martinswiney2192]

Stopped by a friend’s machine shop earlier this week. I was amazed to see three young men, all early twenties, in there actually working with their hands. Taking advice and learning a trade and all three of em seemed to have a good attitude about it.

[@ronfullerton3162]

Before retiring, I was working for a LTL freight company. Long hours and stressful. We had several young people come in and leave later, or even be let go. They didn't like that kind of atmosphere, or just couldn't or wouldn't do the job as necessary. But we did have some young and very fine fellow employees that I was glad to have as fello workers. And I had the biggest respect for them. They had pride in their work, and did their utmost everyday, as well as being terrific team players. There are very capable good young people around yet.

[@jacobstrutner8232]

Not a single one of the dozens of old timers I've worked with offered any advise. They took it to their grave because they felt entitled and had hurt feelings

[@martinswiney2192]

@@jacobstrutner8232 I am a 39 year machinist. Everything I know was taught to me by older machinist and even some younger machinist that were just naturals to the job. If the older guys you have worked with are not helping you learn its either because some people are just not good teachers. I myself am not a good teacher. Or if a person has a bad attitude then its hard to help them. Maybe the places you were working at are union shops. They are the worst for learning. The old guard are entrenched in communist ideology and they do not even know it. People like that will stab you in the back just to hold onto what they think they have earned just by showing up to work every day. Get a job in a non union shop if and its a different world. Ask for help and listen to what they tell you. Watch and learn. I hope this helps.

[@KieranMckean]

You are not a fool 💪 I am 100 % sure of that. 👍

[@tomkennedy5956]

I can say one thing since I started watching your videos I have learn alot so when I take my truck in I now know what to look for

[@swoopulater]

the internet is full of experts at EVERYTHING that love to criticize others it's been this way since the internet began eon's ago the fun part is when you call them out and get total silence i wouldn't hold my breath waiting on that response from that dude, there won't be one ;o) ... btw devin, you have a skillset that only a small handful of people around this planet have, awesome work brother 👍

[@d3faulted2]

Who in their right mind would pull that steering wheel when it's that easy at the gearbox.

[@UFPTX]

No kidding!

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

ME.....and my sisters car ( 1980 RS 2000 MK1 ! ) couldn't do a tight left turn, that what happens when you piss your brother off by having a better car. .

[@colinwallace5286]

Well, I’m in my right mind, until that little spring loaded carbon brush that powers your horn button starts squeaking when you even twitch the steering. When you keep a truck a couple of decades, this will happen a few times. I pull the wheel and clean/lube the contact and the ring. I always mark the wheel before removing, so I have a reference point. I got an alignment done, and when it all settled out, the wheel was wrong, so that became the day on which the horn contact got the business, and I adjusted the wheel one notch off the mark. Two birds, one ACME anvil. Love the videos!!

[@d3faulted2]

@@colinwallace5286 you actually have a secondary issue in which pulling the steering wheel makes sense.

[@benwinter2420]

@@WOFFY-qc9te Backed into my sisters car forgot it there at parents place . . had it panel beat & sprayed & glued back as you could't tell , before she came back to drive off

[@robertheuer7670]

this dude is awesome....i dont know anything about these big trucks...any little knowledge on how to fix anything....well here i am learning ❤

[@chrisgray2956]

As the saying goes those that can…do it And those that can’t troll…or coach…or criticize and preach about how great they are…but in the end they always hang themselves…I’m in the collision repair business and love watching all of your content..don’t sweat the bs anybody sends your way…you’re a helluva frame guy in my eyes….

[@llewellynquay9463]

When the box is on the high spot*, That's much easier than bending or "straightening" the drag link to get the wheel straight. *The "High Spot" isn't just one "spot", It's ~ 45 degrees off center in either direction as well, So moving the spline is fine--except on boxes that have an indexing flat, then you can't do it and it's back to the drag link.

[@tobybrown1179]

You’re a dead set legend, don’t lower yourself to their level. Keep the dream alive!

[@harry8506]

That's the easiest way, I do it all the time, there is the exception where the uni yoke only goes in one place then you have to move the wheel. Love your work.

[@billbirch3748]

I once met a guy that was knowledgeable and fast. That was the one and only time. What makes me a fool is repeating the same screw up the person before me made. Been caught by that a few times. You know what you are doing. 100% trust your work because if it isn't right you will make it right as that is the person you are and can swing big Bertha on target to Cotton Eye Joe. No wheel stud too tough for you.

[@stuartmcguire4852]

I like your style old chap.

[@allenhenry1113]

Just keep what you're doing!! The hell with them haters!!

[@anthonyrichards-de2zh]

Your a good mechanic man, I'm pretty sure when you learned everything you know you were taught by grey beards. 👊

[@eazy3434]

Bro. You’re not a fool. I’m also in Houston. I love the content and I don’t work on semis and never will. But you’re entertaining! Keep it up! I’m either watching you of this hot chick play golf🤣

[@danfarris135]

Speaking from experience, make sure that spline thingy bolt hole is lined up with and all the way down on the steering box shaft to align with the relief on the shaft. Dont do it in the dark by “feel” like I did once. Damned near killed my wife. I’ll try harder next time😉

[@DarrenFinley]

Dude! I like it! Never thought of doing it that way, I would've moved the steering wheel for sure. I like your way much better. I j7st never thought to do it that way, much easier and less time consuming aswell, thank you very much!🤷‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙏

[@billhowe4863]

Everyone on the Internet is an expert at running their mouth. You put out great content sir

[@randycecil7375]

Never have I ever seen you put out anything incorrect. I know you know your stuff. Keep up the good videos

[@aarontesterman3854]

I worked on cars right out of school through my 20s Into 30s. What the keyboard warriors don’t understand is real life and real working on vehicles is not like a perfectly setup KZbin how to video where whatever has been made sure the how to goes perfectly as possible. Anyone who’s ever worked on vehicles knows you’re the real deal and the info you do give is good.

[@jacobpeters9452]

I just started my own business doing roadside repair for class 8 trucks in Wheeling, WV. Jp's roadsise heavy truck repair. Check it out. The point is, this dude knows what's up. Great source of information. Anyone who turns wrenches will tell you this guy is not only knowledgeable but extremely experienced. I can tell a dudes experience immediately by the way they swing a sledge. 10 swings, means 10 studs. Done. Anyone that wants to say critique should do it after they upload a video of taking both drive tires off (super single is preferred) remove the pads and drums, proceed to drive all 10 studs out, install new studs, while proceeding to put it all back together and torque it. Hit stop on your phone, then upload. We're waiting ...

[@calgiordano2724]

Bust a one piece clutch brake out if you do that sort of thing. Would like to see your method before I have to do it again. Thanks, man. Really like you big rig content. CG Alaska

[@tubeonline629]

Blue tipped hot wrench, then replace with a two piece.

[@SuperSecretSquirell]

@@tubeonline629 this or a good sharp chisel in an air hammer. I usually went the chisel route so I didn't have to deal w/ melting grease dripping on me.

[@haroldbenton979]

@@SuperSecretSquirell I could replace a worn out single with a 2 piece in 30 minutes total time. First guy I worked for we pulled double duty as mechanics and drivers he was a farmer that hauled his own stuff around. So if we weren't in the fields we had to get the stuff ready. You haven't had fun until it is middle of the planting season and the primary tractor blows the engine due to a liner seal failing. I was one of 2 assigned to that job we pulled it down replaced every sleeve and piston new gaskets and bearings oil and water pumps and new heads and injectors on a KTA 903 Cummins thing was a massive 4x4 tractor that had that for an engine. We did all that work in 3 days. Boss said you get it done in less than 5 days as we had a stretch of bad weather and caught a break we each got 1 percent of the harvest revenue after expenses as a bonus. That check was 10 Grand that year.

[@robertmcleod2337]

5/8 rod with a slot cut in the end( wide enough to fit over clutch brake). Rod about 18 long with a nut welded on end. Put the rod up to brake make brake go into slot and give it a twist with ratchet and socket. Twist it around and break it, spin the brake 180 and do it again…usually does it for me, just a matter of getting the slot the right size and groove right depth.. just an idea..

[@johnr1457]

Awesome fix, I’ll try it next time I have to deal with this issue.👍

[@matthewsharpe8684]

Fascinates me to no end how you straighten frames on big trucks. It’s crazy!!

[@owenlivers7105]

I love your videos man and wish you the best.

[@billyost1479]

Best slam dunk yet, Bendon Epic!

[@ronjohnson9641]

They are ignorant and haters, they are just jealous. Great channel, great info, you know what you're talking about. Keep up the good work.

[@LoganJohnson-lm2bh]

That's the way to do it brother call em out put up or shut up fools ..I was the guy that drove the trucks 45 years and he's THE GO TOO GUY

[@mrbsbeesntees7081]

but they have to post a vid with not one but TWO heavy duty MACK truck frame bending machines in the VID , then they MIGHT impress me , its good knowing u bender keep up the great work , thanks for keeping us ROLLING

[@mrbill8542]

If by fool they mean genius, then they would be right !!!

[@joesanchez4895]

Well if any one says you a fool I wanna watch their shit. That’s the type of crap I get my laughs outta. Your content I laugh at myself because u present no crap content. Bob can point at a sign saying no bs!

[@AppalachianPatriot]

“Window licker”is not appropriate according to KZbin. 🤣🤣

[@mikemorse8592]

I still can’t get over the trolls that wanted you to grease pack oil bath wheel bearings 😂 if your job requires you to get the air out of the brakes not in them, maybe take a minute to learn something

[@onerahtokonmc7703]

Great knowledge brother keep it up 💪

[@stevez7854]

Everybody's always hating the guy who's at the top of his profession

[@neotuber1776]

Those trolls are just mad because they're not smart enough to understand.

[@adamrios8212]

❤❤❤Experience knows foolishness, fools guess at experience.

[@Jameskelvin89]

I love it when the low level mechanics choose to call out the real OG mechanics. Their work always proves them wrong.

[@lisah8007]

Bro you rock you are a true craftsman

[@ronbelanger4113]

That way seems quicker than pulling the steering wheel!

[@Maxidyne786]

Yeah I saw that comment and should have smacked him down for you. A} a lot of steering wheel splines have an index spline. You aren't putting them other than one spot. B} When you see that many buttons on the wheel, you probably have a " clockspring" fot the wiring. They're always fun} C} Even with the right tools Mack steering wheels are BRUTAL! It's one of the few I've seen consisyently break on removal. The "good News" is, it happens so often, they keep them in stock. No manufacturer {modern} I know suggests the Steering wheel trick. Without checking for the actual cause, You could be peprpetuating a problem that is now much more confusing, We all have driven vehicles "that just don't feel right". This is where that starts,

[@eugene3888]

If you are not sure check the info.. If you think the info is wrong...look for more... Had to bring in a truck with a straight frame...to check out the frame specs I was given that I thought were wrong...

[@d-obvious]

ahh yes those that do and those that wish. clearly, you and Bob are doers.

[@dougnorton5143]

That's exactly how I did mine!

[@North700]

There’s always the voices from the back giving advice, they’re the one sitting in the cheap seats.

[@brokendad2222]

These are like monday morning quarterbacks.... Keep on Bending

[@d-rayphelps1630]

Those folks always have a "Better way" but ain't got no proof!!! Don't matter if its a cooking video, or playing checkers!!!

[@CreatureOTNight]

If Bennies an Uncle he's the type of Uncle I'd aspire to be..

[@rlenoxIII]

That’s how it’s done!! 👍👍👍

[@tylermears480]

Honestly should get ahold of donnie baker and have him issue a public cervix announcement hahah

[@robertbenavidez7164]

I've been doing Alignments for 43 yrs and this guy is 100 percent CORRECT. The splines? (Universal) (NOT KEYED). LIKE MOST TRUCKS ARE.😊

[@danlindeke2561]

Lot of Volvo right from factory wore out fr tires. The set back axle was part of it.

[@Divided-we-fall]

I primarily work on class 6-8 trucks and RVs, but also equipment, generators of every size, pick ups, whatever runs on diesel and shows up at the shop or I get a mobile call for. I would never, ever never one minute, even have a discussion with an automotive mechanic about competency. My own or theirs, but if they are criticizing my work based on their knowledge and experience, I already won.

[@kramnull8962]

There was a place in Charlotte, NC; I think they were Carolina Truck Alignment, or something something. My Dad was a NC truck inspector and always used them with the fleet of 80 trucks. Like you they specialized in semi suspensions. Out of necessity of course, after one is wrecked it has to be done. Dad liked them, because they did one thing and did it right. Even his garage could rebuild a mean 170hp detroit for the 83 GMC Astros, but they needed a shop that did one thing really well, without installing all YOUR alignment equipment in their 3 bay garage... I feel sure with 80 trucks they could get as good as you. But that's another $500K investment for equipment way back in 1983...... OR more $ than that.... A garage like his is simply going to BS a truck back on the road. Where when Carolina Truck said it needed to be done, the president of the company listened! They would have never convinced management of the foam company to do the repairs. So they always sent out to a shop like this that specialized in it. A company that buys 80 1983 GMC Astros thinks their job on the trucks is finished for 25 years at least.... Just change the oil. They kept that 3 bay garage hot with rebuilds within a few years.... Talk about getting crapped on. They had at least 10 trucks in 5 years to just be sitting parts trucks.... some weren't even "rollers" anymore..... Dad got fired from the garage for simply fixing a truck that cost too much to fix, vs parking it... They fired 5 truck drivers every week for years, so there's that as well. 55mph clocks that only allowed 3 times over 55 for 5 seconds. Over 3 and fired. Some parked their truck in Vegas and left them... They already knew the clock was going to fire them....

[@MR-si1eq]

Only a fool would try fool you. 😂😅😂😅

[@yantolee4017]

oh snap bubba is alive and well. hold my beer and watch this.

[@r-dub18]

As long as it works that's all that matters

[@jeffrioux4900]

Respect Devin. 🤟💪🏼

[@dianefletcher2076]

Can you help me I replaced the rear suspension on a 2016 Volvo with a T ride straight trunnions. the old leaf springs were leaning on the frame rails and cutting the U-bolts. I replaced everything trunnions and saddles and springs. but i have very little clearance on the crossmember bolts and the saddle and U bolts. thank you for any info

[@Broofstruggle]

Ive learned a lot from you thanks

[@chriskleinschmidt5542]

Get em Bob fools gonna hate even when they have no idea what they are talking about

[@JimBranstiter]

Having been a heavy equipment mechanic for twenty two years it never fails someone with no experience will try to tell you how to do what your already doing but doesn't want to get dirty

[@mikegiumento2448]

Hey Brandon. I was wondering your thoughts on Edison Motors and their collision mitigation system. Thought you'd be the perfect one to see how effective it would be.

[@bobmazzi7435]

My only question is, did you center the steering box so you have roughly the same angle at full lock in both directions? If you did that, as a finale adjustment of the wheel, this is a perfectly acceptable fix. Now, most of the trucks that you work on are a bit bent to start with so making unusual adjustments on occasion is probably called for.

[@jasonnorris2979]

I was wondering while watching a video about truck drag racing uphill while loaded. I would be most interested to hear ur thoughts on this activity and what would u do to build a truck to handle such abuse.

[@issham1757]

Good job bro..only the fools dont like what your doing

[@Tcorellis-j6d]

Freightliners same way just depends on the year and box because the 2018 cascadias the slot for the bolt all the way around the spline shaft so the shaft can go on ANYWAY you want The ones older than 2017 have the bolt slot on one spot so the shaft can only go on one way But tomatoe tomato

[@Iowa599]

the problem with doing that is it may turn right more left, or vav, at full lock... that isn't too important, most people don't spend much time at lock. also important for some stability control systems. what is your daily driver?

[@moconnell663]

If it makes you feel any better, my Volvo car has this exact same steering column spline arrangement except it has a rack and pinon.

[@moGear6253]

i enjoy the video and theres all ways a heckler why becouse they sit behind the computer mouthing off and get away with it .. i dont work on heavy equipment im to old but i like to watch cool man ..

[@RobertKing-ou4yu]

Like ur style. People b haters.

[@davidraezer5937]

Funny story. I’m too small to work on them big trucks so I work on cars and small truck instead. Beginning of my career in the 80’s I did my first alignment on a VW Rabbit. They only had one adjustable tie rod so you had to pull and center the steering wheel after alignment. So my boss told me to loosen the nut and go for a drive and then just remove the wheel and center. Only in my case I loosened the nut but never popped the loose on the taper. So I’m going down the road and I removed the nut to reposition. It wasn’t loose so I tugged on the wheel. Imagine my surprise when it finally broke loose and I was going down the road with a wheel in my hand and the car started drifting. Almost had to change my diaper after finding the steering shaft in a panic. Just think I almost made the Darwin awards calendar.

[@bhoblizzgaming2667]

does this work on freightliners and petes as well? i mostly work on frieghtliners and have drivers ask me all the time if i can straighten their wheel out for em

[@billrobertson9370]

Your doing it right!

[@weird1600]

no matter how many times you prove the internet experts wrong they will still not believe you!

[@paullongley1221]

Dunno what some of these naysayers would make of the old British trucks, many of them you had to undo that coloumn UJ knuckle to be able to tilt the cab just for engine service 😅😅

[@joebersani8068]

Anyone who can turn a spaghetti noodle frame back to straight is the opposite of a fool

[@DeanLangley]

If you are a fool I must be one too. Way long time ago I was a big truck mechanic. Also worked on light duty trucks and heavy equipment. Did that for about three years. But I had actually went to trade school for welding and I got tired of trying to scrub used black Detroit oil off my skin and wash it out of my clothes. So I’ve been fabricating and welding the last thirty years. 25 of them years was at a shop was ASME N&U stamp certified. That’s nuclear and pressure vessel. Give me a second, I’m getting to it. Credentials first. So trust me when I say it. Everything I’ve seen Devin do to straighten trucks is exactly the same thing I do to straighten a weldment. As a mechanic even though it was a short time when I did it full time. I’ve done everything there is to be done. Including cab replacement. So I can say Devin is probably the in top 10% of mechanics. But what do you think I get when I make a statement about welding on the internet? I had about 28,000 hrs of tig welding experience the first seven years I worked at my last place of employment. The one that was nuclear certified (there’s only about 30 in the country). Yeah that’s right I get some idiot with zero experience and a cheap welder that watches Bad Chad and builds hot rods in his garage that tells me I’m wrong. Yeah right. All I can say Devin is keeping on bending and let them get bent over it. I would work with you any day! I gotta head over to eBay and get me one of those pointers. 😂

[@charliejacobs8762]

It would seem the process speaks for itself, you have plenty of customers and no returns are evident so keep doing the fine work you do count your money and let the idiot's Babble about what you did wrong.

[@kna656]

yeah, but THEY do not have Bob.

[@goodolmemory]

Checksnin the mail 😂