King Pin Suspension Repair

[@familycornell8866]

No wonder you are busy. Problem solver, Welder, Mechanic, Machinist. The whole package in one stop shop. Great video. Keep then coming.

[@bigdave6447]

he's busy because he's dogging it!Turning that bushing took way too long!!!

[@armandhammer9617]

@@bigdave6447 maybe it's because he's a welder first.

[@bigdave6447]

@@armandhammer9617 from what I could gathet his vocation started in hydraulic cylinders.

[@mikefromflorida8357]

Very good of you to mention IC Weld. Everyone has their own things they excel in, including you. You happen to do damn near everything that needs to be done to complete the job more than good enough to be successful. There were many different elements in this job including obviously the customer request to do it all and be cheap about it. Imagine that. You sir also have the guts to put yourself and your work out there on KZbin, and subject yourself to all of the “experts.” Hats off to you.

[@johnblecker4206]

IC Weld is best freehand cutting I have ever sceen.

[@campgas5344]

Good repair, I like how you said they want it done as cheap as you can. A lot of people just don't know what it takes to do what you do. Well done

[@DXT61]

Only took him 49 minutes. :)

[@seantatham9960]

Great video Greg!!! I really appreciate the time you put into these; I know it's not easy!💪👍🇺🇸

[@johnw.peterson4311]

besides your kick ass craftsmanship, I admire how to do the extra difficult preparation(s) including grinding and pressure washing your projects. You are the best field repair master on u- tube bar none. Blessings

[@petermccuskey1832]

I love the kids in the background. This the way I worked until they got older. They went to work with me. I have an Attorney ,an Civil Engineer and my Marine. Three beautiful sons. My wife and I still work at our older years. Three sons 37 36, and 27.

[@garymurt9112]

Give yourself a break on cutting, firstly that looks like 3 inches your trying to cut freehand without resting your arms on anything, if you notice IC weld has a stand with an arm that he uses to support his arms when cutting or he rest his arms on the piece being cut. I've noticed a lot of welders resting their arms when welding or cutting. It's the only way I can achieve acceptable welds or cuts.

[@amishmilitant4618]

I really like IC weld. Easy to listen to, explains things, and very good at all he does. Very nice to see his son learning the trade from him. Learning from his wisdom and experience will be priceless.

[@DXT61]

IC weld and Abom79 in one video. Can't beat that.

[@peterantonic6923]

Thanks Greg for showing us another great job, the finished product looks awesome.😁👍🇦🇺

[@jiml9971]

Another incredible repair. Such a pleasure to watch a true craftsman work. You made it look so easy. Thank you for the lesson

[@peteacher52]

"I have this $100,000 machine that's broken. I want you to fix it cheaply." "Sir, I don't do cheap -- I only do correct." Cheapskate attitudes put you on the spot for if a "cheap" repair fails, you will be blamed. You did a superb job, my friend. Hold your head high!

[@chriskleen5918]

Watching you beat on the screwdriver made me think of what a guy told me one time "every tool is a hammer, except for a screwdriver, that's a chisel. "

[@michaelpolimer2128]

Just came across your channel a few days ago...........very nice..........I watch IC Weld and CEE and interesting how three different guys tackle similar problems with the equipment they have.....all good.. I would have been worried that the 1'st weld would have pulled the new eye off the 94 degrees w/o actually clamping everything together.......

[@MBwelding]

Don’t take it hard not being as good as Isaac with a torch. I don’t know anyone personally or seen anyone that smooth. he’s just on another level. But I’ve watched your channel awhile you do just fine I’d work with you and not have to check on anything at all. That is all that matters at the end of the job the rest is aesthetics. but pride in your work is always important also

[@shadowbanned69]

Dude...I've never seen a comment section that knows more than the pro who's making the videos!!! Jesus you must go nuts ignoring these guys...I feel for ya...oh... just a quick tip...keep doing YOU !!!!

[@MICHAEL-ys3pu]

You are spot on mate, always someone that knows a better way, they should just watch and appreciate the way the job is done.

[@christopheranton3759]

My auto mechanic shop teacher saw a student using a hammer and screwdriver to do somethiing similar and man did he lay into him. Pulled the entire class together to introduce everyone to a punch. Needless to say you didn't see anyone holding those two tools together lol. Great work just the same. Your workmanship is second to none and your videos are awesome.

[@OFW]

I have a bad tendency to use things for which they were not intended.

[@25vrd48]

Universal jack of all trades that's extremely good . Great repair job .

[@mattchewynichols5217]

New to the channel!!! I would love your job....variety of projects is awesome!!!

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Thanks for sharing another awesome episode Greg, keep up the great work. 👍

[@ypaulbrown]

ok, another quick tip, when using a cut off tool, only extend as far out of tool holder as the depth you need to cut. reduces chatter and risk of breaking the tool, you can start out chocked up too so there is less chatter and tool flex in the beginning of cut when the tool has little support, once the cut gets going, you can then extend tool as it will have side support from the sides of cut....and throw some good stinky cutting oil on that baby.....for the cutoff tool......if nothing else, some old Wolfs Head motor oil from the good old days.....best wishes......Paul

[@bigdave6447]

One p,o,a, ! Weld small piece of flat bar over hole ,find center of hole center punch, use circle burn attachment to burn off old bushing!!! I C would be proud!!!

[@jaymarshall7632]

Thank you for your Videos! IC Weld is another of my favourite channels too

[@petermccuskey1832]

Am watching jonnie come lately but really nice work. Love your reference to Issic of ICweld. Am getting old but everyday I see room for improvement of my work. Carry on young man in the spirit of excellence.

[@markmawson1]

On bronze bushings like that i use a recip saw and just cut a slot across them and on blind bushings i use a rotary burr in a die grinder

[@williamthomas9463]

I am jealous that you’re able to do your own machine work! I don’t know where I would find the time to do my own machining in addition to the welding and other work I get into and I have a great machine shop that I work with but, I do wish I had the equipment and skill set.

[@victorjeffers1993]

To free hand using a torch to cut that thick of a piece of solid steel is a huge WOW factor ! That was as close to your mark I dought anyone could have did that freehand that well !👍👍

[@OFW]

Thank you. But IC weld is definitely better with a torch!

[@victorjeffers1993]

@@OFW Yes you are right I've watched your videos where you were using the IC torch ! You make it look easy but I know it comes from experience and practice ! 👍

[@sparksmobilerepair4025]

Looks like a big forklift rear axel assembly. They always seem to get messed up in the same way too good repair!

[@dwarnermg]

I just had a thought for the next similar job. Make small centering cones (like A boring bar) that hold the torch like a circle jig and adjust to the radius of the bushing.

[@chopsshop01]

In the future, the kingpin and stub axel looks like Rockwell. So any kenworth dealer could help you for the kingpin bush’s. And at each end of the kingpin on the inside are meant to have have a seal in it also. And after the thrust bearing is in place, it needs to be shimmed to the right crush pressure.

[@TheFallenAngel13524]

I usually cave the bushing in to the center when they're thin and stubborn. They either shrink from caving and fall out or give a bigger area to put a punch on to drive out with.

[@everythingoutdoors7944]

My favorite way is to split them with air arc small carbon,your snap-on guy must love you get yourself the master set of roll pin punches

[@petenikolic5244]

Good sharp Cold Chisel is the answer to bushes like that i used to replace kingpins and bushes on all sorts of commercial trucks from ford transits up to 42 ton Fodens

[@keithk2926]

Cut the bushing with a air saw it will release pressure at bush ,it come right out ,nice job 👍

[@penniesfromheaven2511]

New sub, nice work. Love the Bessey clamps myself as well as the slugger bits. Bleed Miller blue as well. I do own one thing Lincoln- their new 3550 helmet. Well worth the money, my Miller hoods now collect dust. Always on, grind button, and it adjusts away from your face if using a respirator 👍

[@Mobileweldingsolutions760]

Sometimes when I need to take out a bushing or a race, I'll use a stick electrode and tack down on the I'd of the bushing. When it cools it'll shrink and come out much easier

[@rickbegeman4371]

If I'm not mistaken that spacer plate you made should have been a thrust bearing to carry the weight.

[@augienajera642]

Bad A..!!!!! The engineering Bad A..!!! Can't wait for the next!!!!

[@brucherrin8947]

Very few are as good as ISSAC........ you make a damn good hand brother

[@jimmystuckey1412]

I know it's too late but if there is a next time check a big truck supply house for kingpin parts. Might find some bushings that could work or a spiral replacement kit

[@OFW]

Good idea. I’ll try that next time.

[@deanl2427]

Nice job, as always! After your rig tour, can we get a shop tour?

[@OFW]

Yes definitely.

[@marcosmota1094]

Hah, you read our minds...ICW is a surgeon. Also, as an IT guy, I guessed at your method of repair before you said it....see, we're learnin'!

[@TheTreegodfather]

My usual response to people looking for "as cheap as possible" is to tell them to call someone else, because I do things RIGHT.. and right is rarely "as cheap as possible".

[@notsofresh8563]

Rule number one: Never do something if the request is "as cheap as possible". Rule two: If you want any chance of breaking rule one, CLEAN YOUR SHIT BEFORE YOU BRING IT.......It always seems that the cheap customers have the dirtiest stuff.

[@einfelder8262]

My first car had king pin front suspension. One of the world's worst nightmares for a poor country kid to replace the worn bushes and shaft. Then they'd be knackered again in no time on our rough dirt roads..

[@guygfm4243]

Very clever to use the other end for reference. Thanks for sharing

[@theessexhunter1305]

Ic weld does not machine stuff as well as you..nice job. The parting speed was a bit to fast TBH on the steel bush

[@williamthomas9463]

Have to comment again…,sorry. Bronze bushings are tough! I’ve done exactly what you did and yes, while I’ve always gotten them out, they will fight you the whole way. Blind holes where you have to pull them with a slide hammer are even funner 🤦🏻‍♂️!

[@OFW]

Never had to do a blind hole. That sounds like it would suck!

[@jiml9971]

I use a product called mega foam on all my cutting tools annular cutters and drill bits etc. it’s awesome I think I will extend your tool life just a suggestion sir

[@ypaulbrown]

outstanding, been waiting days for this.....hope you are doing marvelous, Paul over in Florida....

[@OldGeezerstoolbox]

Gun-taps for through holes and spiral flute taps for blind holes: You won't regret the expense. Like with drill bits, NEVER(!) cheap out on taps or you will pay more battling the tool than making the part (advice for viewers here who are just setting up a shop.)

[@micmike]

94 on the money, nice! Thanks for the lesson

[@robertengster5643]

Question, while working in a scrap yard.. Where you able to find stock and or material you could use in shop or on the job... Actually I found, some rather expensive and exotic metals there.. I was able to use...

[@OFW]

Yes. All the time

[@brucepeterson9068]

Once great repair work by a true craftsman.

[@jeffo881]

machining, drilling, tapping, grinding, welding, OHHHHH YEAH

[@878130126]

id just love your videos! thank you for letting me watch!

[@chuckmiller5763]

IC Weld is great, so is that Australian dude Cutting Edge Engineering.

[@armandhammer9617]

Haha everyone watches IC weld cutting-edge engineering mentioned him too

[@johnblecker4206]

Did you bevel that new replacement bushing enough to hold up in heavy use I only watch two other shows and both places always start with a deeper bevel but your viewing time is short so I am not sure.

[@OFW]

I think it’s enough.

[@RambozoClown]

You are pretty optimistic putting that grease hole in there. As if it will ever be used, Ha! IC Weld is a real artist with the cutting torch, for sure.

[@bradleyjmiller2563]

If I my .i c welds. Is deference is all that is you know your stuff. Like watching you both. Keep fixing stuff. Peace

[@RyJones]

You are far more patient than I am.

[@larrycannon166]

Welding on a big chunk like that with all the layers, do you anneal afterwards?

[@JonDingle]

Great engineering skills young man and an interesting video subject too.

[@davidwatsonii9469]

THOSE ANNULAR CUTTERS ARE THE WAY TO GO NOW, WITH METAL CUTTING

[@scotthultin7769]

To make it easier for you flip that over and put the metal part down through the hole because it can pull itself tighter to the edge where that square piece is hitting in two spots instead of one you might have a better chance of getting a correct angle or even a different one than the one that you come up with with the way you did it if you have the opportunity next time check it both ways to see if it's the same or maybe I'm just overthinking the process

[@melissatuason2395]

Better than Factory !

[@lesthompson5907]

so you prefer silver slip i used that on shell refinery it ok . i prefer copers slip But you can't ues in on the refineries Something to do with contamination ! good jod so fear I saw them out & then heat up they may have a Grub screw some wear. i shrank then in no hitting les England

[@bigdave6447]

man oh man ,turn up that feed to .010/ rev. or more. you're making steel wool.roughing the o.d. the chips should look like # 6"s!Plus those spaghetti chips are dangerous!!!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

perfect job.. i don't know what i would do with out my lathe and mill

[@my03fx4]

Love the videos, but you need to work on your camera orientation. Like 3/4’s of the video is a bit hard to watch as the camera is either upside down or way crooked.

[@OFW]

Thank you. I am always trying to improve them. The newer ones are definitely better.

[@mnblkjh6757]

Hmm did you breakout a torch for this job and yes it’s not a pretty cut out

[@plumbcrazy375]

You are way better than me with a torch

[@raccbc27]

When your snapon guy watches this video he isn’t gonna warrant any of your screwdrivers again 😂

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

Dont have to be the best torcher just a good grinder 😄

[@OFW]

So very true!

[@bradr8806]

seems so odd, as cheap as ya can, why take a job "cheep as ya can", high quality is never, as cheep as ya can, your very talented, lol

[@OFW]

It was for a very good customer. It was his friends project something something…….

[@dudleycornman1624]

I like an air chisel for knocking out those bushings.

[@WeldorLife]

what state is on fire welding located in? "fix as cheep as possible?" Well now then there, this in general should be a red flag. Please understand people that when you are welding heavy equipment type work do you know what the going rate is in your state? For instance i can tell you what it is in NC and in Florida. These are important things to know.

[@OFW]

We are in California

[@paulb3095]

Very nice job! what wire are you using in you mig welder and what model and amp is your mig your using. thanks

[@OFW]

I use two wires. Er70-s6 and 71A75 both with 75/25 gas. The shop mig is a Miller 252. I usually weld around 25 volts.

[@lucarossi6495]

Wat material Is the new PIN? Awesome job

[@OFW]

4140

[@fixins]

Cool project.

[@quinnlandon3254]

Faster feed rate and heavier cuts will break that chip better and prevent that rat nesting

[@mnblkjh6757]

If You can find a socket smaller then the OD

[@MICHAEL-ys3pu]

Should charge the customer extra for sending you dirty parts to work on and then asking for a cheap as possible repair!😮

[@azarellediaz4892]

Wait, that is the suspension king pin for a vehicle and you just guess the proper angle for the hole? Why don’t you require the customer to provide that information at the time they deliver the broken part? I have never had a client deny that information on any work so I can call the manufacturer to get the correct data, special repair instructions, and recommended materials to use. Being .02° off can be the difference between a tire in that equipment lasting 50 hours or 500 hours of operation; that can add up since some of these tires run over $1000.00 each. I would hate to do the job estimating angles and later find out that the client is costing me clients telling others that my poor job costs them $5K a years on tires.

[@OFW]

It’s on a forklift that doesn’t go very far. I did not guess the angle.

[@MrBertjones]

good stuff! keep sharing

[@ЕгорКутузов-н3ф]

Люблю токарную обработку

[@williamhoward8319]

you have a lathe make a bush driver

[@ypaulbrown]

just 1 comment, sometimes with tough material like you were turning, more feed rate [faster not deeper, or possibly deeper if your lathe has the horsepower] will make the chips break instead of that nasty stringy stuff...... by the color of the chips, that is some good looking material.....any idea what it was???? 1045? and maybe change the angle of the tool to get a chip to form.....worth trying when you have that much to remove.....hope this helps on the next job.....best regards, Paul

[@OFW]

I bought a bunch of 4140 a long time ago and this was in that pile. I’m assuming that’s what it is. The inserts are different than what I normally use. I should have tried a different angle. Maybe next time.

[@mnblkjh6757]

Good ol American quality

[@connorbrennan5483]

Little late to the video but that axle looks to be off an old 10 ton cat forklift

[@eugemorin7786]

Cheap as possible use crazy glue. It’ always makes me laugh when customers say that

[@christopher20k]

As cheap as possible but they can’t even bring you a clean job that also increases the price I don’t like it when that happens

[@vinnyhern]

Im no expert, just another couch quarterback! the bevels around where it was welded were not very deep or it might be the editing. If and stress if? it was too break where it was welded would you film it and let us know or would you hide it? other than that it looks beautiful! like it never happened. IC done some things I would be ashamed to film! as long as its safe to save time and money I say go for it.

[@OFW]

I have no shame. If it breaks I will show you guys. Yes the bevels could have been a little bigger but I feel like it should be good.

[@mnblkjh6757]

It all looks like brass bushings to me

[@Cancun771]

Why wouldn't you just mount this part on the mill and bore it out?

[@williamhoward8319]

did you see the cap that i c weld sent to cuting edge engineering in australlia

[@johnfisher7143]

That’s why all my screwdrivers are ruined 😂❤

[@pieterlagemaat611]

Painting time yeah.....

[@randomschittz9461]

I remember you mentioning what kind of grinding wheel you use in another video, but I can’t remember. What’s the brand again? Also, how long have you been doing this? You’ve got some hella skill and equipment.

[@OFW]

3m cubitron is the best sanding/ grinding wheels you can get. I have been welding since I was 8 and in this industry for 15ish years. On my own for about 10 years.

[@randomschittz9461]

@@OFW Thanks brother, that’s awesome! I wish I would’ve started that young. No wonder you know your shit.

[@mnblkjh6757]

Husky Allen’s I bought a set also