I Fixed Almost Everything On My Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Until A Big Storm Stopped Me From Working!

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In this video, I attempt to fix everything on my 2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning but then Lighnting strikes, a storm comes in and my shop starts to flood! I kept working until it got really bad but this was quite the shop adventure. Enjoy!
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[@joseacuna3239]

Dude, this video is like hanging out with a friend. So wholesome

[@irespectfullyrefuse]

You're so right, I really think it's the secret sauce to his channel. No gimmicks, no bullshit, just hanging out with a pal!

[@Pseedholm]

You may need more interesting friends 😜😜

[@ssenssel]

IKR!

[@majke4700]

Facts

[@Q4tay]

Factory 🤣

[@johnjenkins8782]

IMO what sets you apart from other automotive channels is your honesty, no one else would say gotta go wifey called issue at the house...

[@scratchgolfer]

So true.

[@stuartd9741]

👍💯

[@djwickstrom2891]

This format is the bomb, man. Literally just feels like my Friday and Saturday nights working on things. And, it's awesome to see a BA like yourself still runs in to the same madness we run into. Random bugs, flooding, missing tools. I like it.

[@SOHCGT96]

It might be kind of nice for him to narrate a little bit too, working by yourself all the time might start to feel a little isolated. Having the phone recording at least seems a little bit like someone is with you. It'd be cool at first but after a while, I can see kind of missing having some of the other shop folks around.

[@ianmangham4570]

What's a BA?

[@djwickstrom2891]

@@ianmangham4570 Fair question. I try to keep it relatively clean on folk's pages and resort to abbreviations sometimes. BA stands for Bad Ass. LOL

[@ianmangham4570]

@@djwickstrom2891 🤣 I thought it was some kind of college degree lmao

[@djwickstrom2891]

@@ianmangham4570 LOL!!!!!

[@AdamIsUrqed]

The main reason I love this channel is that Alex doesn't stretch content into 132 videos. "Brake job Part 263 Wait Until You See The Rotors!!!!" isn't a title I'll see here (unless he's ripping on typical KZbinrs). It's like I'm in the shop "supervising" with a beer in my hand while learning something.

[@volvogt21]

I seriously love the attitude you have towards your work. I commend you sir. I hope you didn't flood

[@hexicalcat4937]

In some areas in cook county some areas flooded a little but most of us are fine

[@timzimmer2686]

“Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life.” It looks like you’ve embraced this motto. Keep up the good work!

[@RoadTrip.]

Work and you'll never do what you love a day in your life.

[@llaughridge]

Do what you love for work, and the increasingly blurred line between your personal and professional life will make it impossible to feel financially or emotionally secure at any point along the way.

[@rsbandaruu]

@@llaughridge ur

[@buckkylem]

I don’t understand how you don’t have equally as many followers as Tavarish. You actually WORK on cars. And complete them. This is the best auto channel on KZbin right now.

[@zollotech]

AC in a shop is great. So glad to hear you’ve got it when you need it. Gloveworks HD hold up really well for me. They are quite expensive these days, but they work well.

[@biggiy]

meanwhile the shop I work in still has no ac and the last 2 weeks were all in the 90s with a 100+degree heat index

[@mattacks1655]

@@biggiy I don't understand that in hot places. The owners are so cheap they don't realize they're losing 80% of their productivity to save on AC costs.

[@tda2806]

3 step video, how quaint, I really wonder why mostly everyone else needs to over complicate the process, find the fault, fix the fault, show it working. My father who started wielding spanners in his teens and is now 85 (and still working on vintage cars) looked at you working and nodded his approval, which is his highest praise!

[@crownhic6827]

I have to say, your videos have gotten better over the last couple months. I watch every video now. Keep it up, man!

[@brandonbarlow5417]

Working on the lightning while it was lightning. Great video and a great start to my Saturday.

[@tjflynn1014]

Best channel by far regarding automotive repair. Legit Street Cars is....legit. So happy Alex left his daytime job :-)

[@zx1100a1]

Alex, I have that same drain pan. I use a new 6" X 9" red Scotch Bright pad on top so that coolant doesn't splash all over the place. It works pretty good.

[@EdwardDowllar]

That's a great idea.

[@luka1828]

What's the brand for this drain pan? I need this.

[@luka1828]

timestamp 12:06: FLO

[@christophersparkman]

Smart!!

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

I love these videos where you spend the whole video fixing up a vehicle. You have it made with that shop, I'd love to have a shop like that where I can be alone and just tinker with my cars on my spare time.

[@ronaldschawo8971]

Love watching you work Alex. You actually know what you're doing and using tried and true trucks of the trade, unlike the majority of KZbinrs who silly stuff and make a job 10x harder than it has to be. It's great to see a real mechanic teaching simple but effective tricks to get a job done effectively. Great work Alex!

[@michaelyackovich155]

agreed and he gets right to the repair too, not like a certain set of popular youtubers in Tennesse who hop up and down, crazy arm gestures always pushing new merch on a weekly basis and seem like they drank a case of RED BULL before the video,

[@ryanbalkissoon]

The shop looks great! Your toolbox needs stickers to make it “Legit”

[@awh3399]

I agree

[@kimosabbe50]

Just not Pokemon stickers 😬

[@nicolahabash4294]

Long time fan first time comment. Absolutely love how often you’ve been posting. These videos put a smile on my face. Please keep it up!

[@DScaglione.]

You had a Larry David moment at Harbor Freight! … Love it!

[@madsn1852]

Was watching your amg rebuild video expecting when you'd post a new video. My prayers have been answered lol. I learned a lot from your channel. Thanks

[@joelmoronta5210]

The best automotive channel on KZbin. Simple yet interesting work on all types of platforms. Love it. Keep up the good work alex

[@Canuckrz]

Congrats on the rock auto sponsorship and getting your own discount code. Its always annoying looking for that long number string for the discount if your code from the last order expired, and legit is super easy to remember.

[@princeofprussia9120]

This is one of your best videos ever. I’ve been starting from more recent stuff, and working backwards in an anthology. I like your prudence and practicality of part replacements. Conversely, not skimping with fluids, and replacing seals goes a long way. Great work!

[@brettjohnston7672]

Hope everything turned out okay with the basement at home. Love the content, glad you have the opportunity to do this full time.

[@ashleynyamadzawo]

Always excited for your videos! This is a good one as always

[@zx1100a1]

Hopefully while you were at home, you loaded up some of the equipment you need for your shop. Love the videos Alex.

[@charlierosenbusch3007]

I really just wanted to say I love the channel and I've been following you pretty much since you started. I definitely enjoy the content and how much you bring to this genre of videos. I also see that you seem to be enjoying yourself more. Thanks for bringing us some phenomenal content and being original and informative. Stay safe and keep dry.

[@shaannaqvi1328]

Great video Alex! Love the L content and looking forward to more. I'm taking notes for my L too. This is probably low priority (maybe someone already mentioned it) but like mine, it looks like your front bumper has a bit more panel gap on the driver side too. I think this is common on Heritage F-150s. I haven't addressed mine yet but if you get to it, I'm curious to see how. Hope your basement didn't flood and you're able to seal off the Street Quarters from the next heavy rainfall!

[@HUGOSACCOUNT]

Thickster gloves from Orielly’s are awesome. They’re on the thicker side, but they last a while.

[@UTRC51]

Tattoo artist glove as well they are thick because well punctures.

[@ldeornellas]

Good stuff as always! Really enjoying the longer videos! A length of hose on the coolant drain will also help with splatter.

[@jgripen969]

I truly enjoy your down to earth and ’real’ videos; it really puts me in a good mood watching your awesome content. Keep it up Alex, du är bäst!

[@redriver15262]

Your channel is Pretty inspiring. Such a Humble dude working really hard, but when you're doing what you love i guess its not really "work" is it? and you're also showing/teaching us along the way. ICONIC

[@teep8521]

Love love love this channel!!! I’m often clicking thumbs up before I even get a chance to watch, always great content, you don’t leave us hanging with lil 8 minute videos, stuff gets done!!!! I did the brakes on my car myself because you inspire me, I love cars, far from a mechanic, but Semi-DIY guy lol, Much success to you!

[@spacemonkey2915]

I'm glad to finally see that I'm not the only one that can't keep gloves from tearing. I watch so many vehicle maintenance shows and whatnot and the persons gloves always look perfect.

[@michaelyackovich155]

i watch a detail guy on youtube who always wears glove, even while vacuming a car, to me thats a bit much

[@jonnnn4895]

Some anti-seize woulda been very helpful on everything he replaced the thermostats bolts the shocks

[@greatenigmus]

I appreciate how you show your mistakes and blunders like dropping the diff fluid jug. It definitely makes you relatable as many of us have made those mistakes as well. Keep up the good work and awesome videos.

[@paulnielsen8528]

Workbench suggestion. First - bravo. I love a good workbench. Under the corner where you put the vice, put another leg directly under that corner. Otherwise the corner will flex slightly when hammering on something (you know you'll hammer on something). The vertical will support the vice directly on the floor. Small thing, but worth it.

[@MyName-mi8qr]

I started following you about a year ago. Content is on point and you keep up with the updates. Glad that everything has worked out for you after deciding to do KZbin full time now. Keep up the great content. Can't wait to hear your impressions about the Lightning after a complete maintenance update.

[@johnwithcats]

love your work, Alex! again congrats on the shop and going full time with this! cant wait for the next one

[@jacalnan]

I've done maintenance on my own vehicles over the last 45 years but enjoy watching from the Master Mechanic and learning new techniques! Great video as always!

[@johnis300]

At my wife’s veterinary practice she uses kimtech nitrile gloves.I use them around the house pretty tear resistant.

[@JayL781]

I watched till the end on your new work table Lowe's sells epoxy resin kit super easy-to-use I would use that on the top of the table the epoxy resin mixes 1-to-1 so super easy it'll make clean-up a breeze that way you don't have to put a piece of metal over that beautiful new table keep up the good work

[@lester6166]

Alex, you're crushing it! Don't ever doubt yourself or the decision you made to do this full time. Your content and format is great. I love the variety of cars (& trucks) you work with. Keep doing you, man!

[@SevenFastCar]

I’m really enjoying your videos lately! It’s great watching someone that really knows what he’s doing.

[@movinM3]

I don't think there's ever been a lightning/terminator owner myself included, who has bought the right blower belt the first time around. As clean as the Lightning is, I have to wonder if you're going to drive it year round? Cool either way, love the videos!

[@rickybobby5950]

Great to see Lightning content! I worked in a Ford performance shop when these and the Terminator Cobras came out in the early 2000’s and I love these trucks! I still miss your E55 sedan, mine is coming along and I still refer back to your previous videos to help get me through repair jobs. I will be doing long tubes on it soon and I will be sure to use the wood block trick to get the driver’s side header in place. Thank you for your content, Alex!

[@hdlstns]

Love the truck, love the new shop, and love hanging out with you on these projects! I hope everything was ok at the house, water problems are no fun. Thanks again for this content.

[@axa4216]

You're the man, your channel will prosper in due time. Quality content that's equally informative

[@buster8295]

Wrench hint: Get a few cold chisels for your tool box, long and short. Handy when you have to break stuff off/loose and can't get the hammer in there.

[@kevinc31]

What a great truck. Just looks amazing. Love this channel.

[@nonsanekp]

Great Video. Just a little background for someone who is working on this at home. The reason the coolant turns brown is because of rust in the coolant system. When you flush and replace the coolant like this there is a good probability that something will leak afterwards because the flush takes out any rusty portions in the coolant system. Keep a watchful eye on the coolant temperature when driving it afterwards. The new coolant mixed with water will help prevent any future rusting in the system.

[@robertbradshaw9367]

Best channel of its kind on the net. Superb videos all the time. Great to watch a really knowledgeable guy do his thing.

[@Startchie311]

I was kinda hoping for the finished Lexus vid this morning. But at the same time was satisfied to see the Lightning

[@Zizou3663]

Love the long episodes Alex!!

[@whammond511]

Really enjoy watching your videos! I’m 64 and stopped working on my own vehicles about 20-25? yrs. ago because things had gotten so technical. You inspire me to do my own work again because you tackle things with a “Can Do” attitude! I’ve never changed my own Differential Fluid and you’re right, it does cost $150 or more. But watching you do it makes it seem so simple that I’m inspired to do it now!! But shocks I’ll leave to the Pros!! 😂😂. Thanks again!!

[@billscow]

Tool list: 4 inch grinder and a box of thin cutoff discs, grinding & flat sanding discs, flapper/pearl discs and some wire wheels for cleaning bolts and stuff.

[@orange2352]

Damn you Alex. I was gonna cut the grass now but looks like that will be delayed 35 mins! Time to enjoy the show! Keep up the hard work!

[@lilredexptsc]

Woo another long legit video!

[@Bills96TA]

A little trick I use when I have to do something messy when not on the lift or without a larger pan it use puppy pads around the smaller pan. They absorb everything and easier than cleaning up the floor.

[@jimmymorrison3973]

I can relate to this video in so many ways. Thanks for keeping it honest and real. 👍

[@99Vood99]

Legit, thank you for replacing all 4 shocks and not just the worn ones. Interesting that the front shocks are held in place from the bottom though.

[@miscbits6399]

why do people do this? At the very least when you're fixing a suspension/drivetrain issue on one side of a car you should assume the other side needs the same work, or you'll just end up having to tear things down again to do it later

[@99Vood99]

@@miscbits6399 hard to say, sometimes it's cost. Sometimes they run into issues and stop. Legit had to cut the nuts on the shocks

[@stuartd9741]

Yeah that is crazy just replacing one shock. Not good practice. Always replace in pairs. Especially with that power. Them lower bolts can seize into the inner collar - cutting out is the only answer. Alex managed fine. Perhaps some people are just cheap....

[@camshaft5863]

Why not use the ML in this storm. Good job as always!

[@jar145022]

Use some steel wool to help with the splashing when draining fluids.

[@jeffmac3071]

True wrenching 'tubers always get 👍👍👍👍👍. No flash or waving hands and yelling, just true wrenching. Keep the vids coming.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

I always wonder where exactly do you guys dispose of all the stuff that comes out of your old and rebuilt vehicles? Between old shocks, rusted out breaks, and all manner of gross old fluids, where does all that stuff go afterwards?

[@DC-iq4gf]

I think it's a law that all businesses that sell motor oil must accept used motor oil from anyone. I take my used motor oil to Autozone or the local chain of quickie lubes. Not sure if they will accept used coolant and differential fluid though.

[@SOHCGT96]

Anything metal junkers will pick up from you.

[@SOHCGT96]

@@DC-iq4gf I worked at a quick lube a long long time ago and they would take coolant but sometimes things change.

[@dandrenth9931]

Sweet work bench! With the price of lumber, that’s the most expensive thing in your shop lol

[@deedspm9]

Loving the content as usual! Keep up the great work!

[@is300glenn]

You just can't help but love this guy - great content, phenomenal mechanical expertise, sincerity, and he sticks with projects until they're concluded. In this category LegitStreetCars is best!

[@aaronbritt2025]

"I sprayed these things down with penetrating oil yesterday". I'll take, "Things you don't hear in a Las Vegas shop" for $200, Alex. ;)

[@slaytallica136]

Those Ford thermostat bolts like to rust down to nothing in the middle. That was giving me flashbacks of my 97 Taurus.

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

Ya I had water pump bolts break on my Audi when I did my timing belt a few months ago. Drilling bolts out of the block wasn't fun.

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Alex I pray to God you and your family are OK and weathering the storm without any mishaps or basement flooding. Stay safe dude, family and home always before KZbin and video content!!!

[@keithbrumagin8293]

Alex you rock! You are a down to earth real guy man love watching what you do I look forward to a new video you put out…I hope all is good at the home front during the storm you and family are safe until next time peace ☮️

[@TheSoap1946]

These vids are like Saturday morning cartoons, but for adults haha

[@michaelyackovich155]

love the comment

[@n9wox]

The M12 die grinders have a smaller 2" cutoff wheel and are easier to get into tight spots than the M12 cutoff tool with 3" wheel.

[@tomislavlulic9330]

A great tip is to use a old washer fluid jug....cut out a square out the side and the edges prevent from splashing out.....plus the lid is great for draining with no mess!!

[@YTjndallas]

I subbed n belled recently. I like your channel bc of your very friendly and likable personality. You don’t resort to gimmicks and hyperbolic bs. Just honest doc vid. Thanks. It’s refreshing. ✌🏻😎👍🏻

[@aarongoffinett6042]

The sparks flying straight at the gas tank had me clenching a bit when you were cutting the shock. Other than that, amazing content!

[@jorgebello8914]

Really am enjoying this content and hope to see more. Hopefully your basement hasn't flooded and everything is good. Good luck

[@johnwithcats]

I always watch RIGHT to the end because the song you close the vids with is DOPE!

[@raphaelmartel3853]

Another good one..the long format is great.

[@christianwood3072]

Hey man, have really been enjoying the longer videos!

[@landyherndon3517]

Your the best. Such a great personality. Thanks for all the awesome videos.

[@garybrandman6258]

Hope everything is dry at home, good luck with the new shop. Thanks for the video's.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

After using a flush product I always do multiple full driving rinses with distilled water. Some fluid always stays in the cooland jacket and if you know there's nothing left but distilled, it's easy to accurately calculate a precise mix. Plus the water is a good indicator, the job isn't done until it comes out clear. Small expense, only a couple bucks per gallon, worth it. Always use distilled water!

[@YTjndallas]

Use a heat gun to restore your black bumper trim to new condition. It brings the component oils it the plastic back out. ✌🏻😎👍🏻

[@osinue]

Alex as always such a great video man keep it up.

[@cameronkennedy5056]

Such a wholesome channel. Keep it up man. 👍🏽

[@kwbalance108]

I LOVE RockAuto..been shopping there since 2006! I love the simplicity in the website. Reminds me of the internet in the 90s lol.

[@terryswann2592]

Drill a small hole or 2 in the top of your thermostat for self bleeding of air it works ask Scotty love your work

[@SharifRamsey]

Great video as always. Good Luck with the Basement!

[@charliel2967]

Congratulations on 600k, on to a mil!!!! Go Alex

[@gordo46]

It's nice to see a pro at work. You make it look easy but it isn't. Enjoy your work, thanks

[@resemblesanacorn6561]

Wow! That's a storm and a half. Hope everything is all good at home. Thanks for another great vid!

[@scotfenedick6618]

Thanks Alex! I really look forward to all your content. It’s also fun to root for someone who’s local.

[@OPTICxTxBAG]

Keep it up dude. Love these. ❤

[@sivart731]

loving all the content lately

[@faizsuria]

Since you showed the Mass Airflow Sensor cleaning, I've using it to mine and friends and family. Thanks!

[@slove120031]

Venom Steel Nitrile Gloves is what I use. Tear eventually but pretty good. I put on mech gloves over top when working with chassis parts to keep hands clean and keep gloves from tearing.

[@bruces12]

Just love your videos. I feel like your speaking to me and that we have a connection with your work...weird, I know, but it makes what you are doing very interesting as if I'm watching a good friend working on his truck/car.

[@a2cryss]

I have had good luck cleaning rust from reservoirs with an electric power washer sprayed in all the holes. Then pour a little muratic (hydrochloric) acid in and swish it around. Its weak enough to not cause burns. Then rinse a few times adding a little baking soda for the final rinse. Also works great on a cloth to remove rust stains on rubber, plastic, and others areas then followed by a good rinse.

[@coastalrider1155]

Love these videos keep up the good work mate