Installing Hydraulic Rear Suspension - Kristina’s 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

[@ssdeuce]

just found your channel. Love everything about it. Thanks for not blaring music and grinding during the parts you're working and not talking

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Very interesting. Have never worked with hydraulics before and always wondered. Love learning new things. Too cool. Any reason why you never put a spring pocket on the top to keep the spring centered in the mount?

[@kazzTrismus]

i agree i think it would let it sit lower or allow for another turn of the coil to fit inside that pocket... i even think he said more coils smooth the suspension feel. others here are mentioning having to box the whole length of the trailing arm which i also was suspicious of

[@garysgarage.2841]

That was my first thought about the spring being centered.

[@jack002tuber]

Yeah the top of the spring will move all around in there, needs something to hold it centered

[@kdsboosted4954]

Stock pockets are fine I personally would have just drilled a hole for the cylinder in the stock pocket instead of cutting it out and run the donuts under there. With a lay and play system there's not much spring movement the cylinder centers everything up. And less coil is a softer ride but of course this doesn't apply if you keep the suspension bottomed out then it's bouncy. I run pvc pipes over the cylinders to limit metal to metal contact/noise

[@kazzTrismus]

@@kdsboosted4954 i dunno, watch those cylinder tops move around in the video... they move a lot.... even just a rubber/teflon/poly bushing donut between them and the donut plate he made would be a good idea.... i wouldnt be willing to allow all that knocking around or ANY spring slippage. if youre not building for 20,000++ miles a year, youre cutting corners is the way i was taught

[@billarroo1]

During the early 60's I had a small shop in Long Beach, California, before it was popular, we used to buy our hydraulic parts at military surplus houses like Palley Supply Co. downtown Los Angeles, most of the military electric valves and pumps were 24 vdc. Made it tricky to charge the batteries on 12v then switch to 24v in operation. Fun times 😃 if you use an electric valve at each cylinder, it won't lean when you go around corners, Plus if a hose breaks" the cylinder will still hold fluid and the car won't drop on the ground when your on the freeway !! Weld a shock mount next near each cylinder then the car won't bounce all over everytime you hit a bump! Your Machining of all your parts is REALLY Great, 😃 Great Video, Thanks

[@MakeItKustom]

Man you are one of the originals!

[@iamkoekwous]

All your work is so nice to watch, keep it coming. (please show us the small pedal car in the rear)

[@myretirementlife8731]

I noticed that little pedal car too, caught my eye, I'd like to see it too.

[@audikid89]

I want to see him build a pedal car

[@andreasbenning]

Yes, I want to see more of it too!! :)

[@murdoc6501]

Seriously, a genius at work. The fact that you have CAD acumen as well as machinist skills is humbling. I'm just torching and hitting with a hammer and hoping things work. Incredible fabrication skills, vision, and another great tutorial! Keep moving forward!

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man it definitely helps to have options when it comes to the tools but hammers and torches get the job done and have for decades

[@caddi70]

back 30 years ago we just drilled a hole sideways through the cylinder and welded a cup on the top of the donut to hold the spring. now we have reverse cups and power balls, the absolute best way to do it. Not only was coilover desired many years ago to keep long cylinders from breaking out the back window, it simply kept the spring from falling out. Been building lowriders for over 30 years and never "needed" a torch. It is helpful but not mandatory

[@jamiewaddell1598]

Fantastic Karl yup coilover defo the way to go on that👌👌👍👍

[@rickjackson3414]

One of my favorite cars! The 60 caddy coupe…….this is such a cool car…..can’t wait to see your wife driving it ! So much talent…..your a great teacher I love to watch your work……I’m 63 and been fooling with stuff all my life…..I learn things from every video……thank you for sharing !

[@fredgillick3071]

Hey Karl, you sure made it look easy. All the right tools and the knowledge you share, helps us all. Can't wait to see the caddy done. Take care and be safe.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Glad you decided to partially box in the trailing arms. That greatly increased their strength. That's a heavy boat!

[@michaelmarquette3137]

Hey Karl I have never been into hydraulics at all but I figured if your building something I’m watching watching you for sure can’t wait to see kristinas car finished ! Thank you for showing us your skills once again

[@402garage4]

Hell yeah! I had a 89 Mazda truck. I put 4 pumps, 12 batteries and 12 switches. Broke a lot of shit and learned a lot along the way😂

[@todayletsbuild2153]

More great work. Always nice to hear you explain a decision change and how it affects the build.

[@johnmcclain3887]

That's a very ingenious method of setting up your hydraulics. I think you're really going to enjoy that rod.

[@watersmart1]

Beautiful torch work, every time I watch your episodes I learn something more about how intelligent you are.👍❤️🇨🇦

[@gbodybidness787]

If that ain't the cleanest set up for a caddy I've ever seen hats off

[@franksgarage8551]

I find this fascinating. 30 years ago i wanted to build custom cars,but never got there. In the last few years, i have been shifting my auto repair business towards working on classics and rods. I charge less money, mostly because i like it and take my sweet time enjoying working on them. Buddy’s 1969 gmc wants to be lower, so this is relevant. Amazing setup for sure,love it. Can’t wait to see the front end drop.

[@MakeItKustom]

Classics are more interesting for sure man good for you following your passion

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

I always wondered how all that works. Thank you for your time.

[@adamengland2519]

Brilliant work as usual. Nice to see how you are bringing it together. I am surprised you didn't plate the top of the trailing aims. Keep up the great content. 👍🇬🇧

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

You really explained the set up well. It was hard for me to picture it in my mind, but once I saw it all done I can process it. I'd never seen someone install hydraulics in a car before. I recently had some one tell me I should do it to my 91 Olds 88... But I actually want to put a 3" lift kit on it to put some truck tires on it (look up towrolla puddins fab shop). It's just my daily beater ride... Dents galore from when a tree fell on it.

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

didn't realize I had missed this part to the hydraulics. Glad I caught it to see what you did. There was so much going on with the front hydraulics I just didn't realize! Great job!

[@jimjohnson1285]

That is cool.. I didn't understand when you started the video.. But now I understand completely thank you 👍👍

[@marioa1272]

Thanks for sharing, I watched the video twice, because I wanted to fully understand and appreciate how you wanted it to work. After you assembled and pressured the cylinders I understood why you had to do certain things. Thanks again Carl,great video.

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re welcome thanks for watching!

[@davidwood1923]

Wow!...you are the Man. Love Watching You Work. Thanks for Sharing

[@babybambi8389]

I love your passion for what you do, it's so inspiring

[@jgwilliams5951]

I look forward to your videos . Your explanations are clear and easy to follow .Thanks Jim from Ontario

[@brianbuckle2635]

Thanks C.F.. never understood how it could ride well with hyd. Your a great teacher.

[@MIKEH.777]

Now that's awesome I never knew how they went together and worked. That's pretty simple as far as putting them in. Thank you for sharing your skills with us. Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family.

[@heathenamerican8149]

Kristina is going to have one sick caddy when you're done. Just endless talent from you Karl. Keep up the great work, loving these videos.

[@NathanNostaw]

I am more familar with off road suspension mods, but this is such a cool setup. I'm now thinking of all the applications I can see this used in. thanks for another great video.

[@argee55]

Interesting project sitting in front of the Lincoln!

[@lukeellis2961]

lookin kool cant wait till its finished

[@405scottjohnson]

Killin it w the welder brother

[@tstuart7333]

Your delighted and I'm delighted to watch a very talented young man. Enjoyed the tip with regards the the cutting out the top strengthening plate. Great piece of fabrication/engineering. Always willing to learn something new. Thank you both for sharing.

[@johnkranz4004]

Excellent job Karl

[@Manandmachine772]

Karl, That was very informative about hydraulics. I do not have any knowledge about that style of system. Ready to see the build continue on your next video.

[@mikepelelo5657]

Kristina is gonna be styling in that Caddy.

[@IronheadGarage]

Nice work man!👍

[@hori_ink82]

Love your work and so glad you went coil over to keep the car nice and low with out cutting into the body 👌

[@rockypergin2216]

Great way to explain that Hydraulic system

[@Studebomber]

That was a GREAT watch. I always learn from you man! Keep it rolling!

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

That is some smart engineering right there through and through! :D

[@rtrottier14]

Looks awesome. Great work When I was doing this ages ago, I would run 2" over outers on the rams to get more stick through. So, if you're running a 10" cylinder on the rear, the outer casing would be a 12" casing. Just added a bit of stability and kept the fittings away from the mounts.

[@MakeItKustom]

That makes sense! Cool idea

[@robertbarnes3915]

The rear suspension lends itself well to hydraulics and or bagging. As always great execution. Nice welds!

[@julioochoa6829]

It looks like a prying mantis in some way cool!!!! Great work!!!!

[@robschaffer2189]

More low (Moarlo)! Haven't heard that in a long time! :) Excellent job on the coil over rear. I've made a lip on the donuts to center the coil at the top too (like another cup but not as deep - 3/8" ish) - having the coil centered helps to keep the cylinder in the middle of the donut so you don't have to worry so much about the cylinder striking/rubbing the donut. The cylinder will still move around inside the donut as the arm moves up and down and the axle shifts but the strikes and rubbing don't happen as much.

[@MilkyMade]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! Watching in the tv, commenting on my phone. Hahaha

[@billpage2828]

Nice work always a pleasure watching the way you do things . Have a good day

[@seanprice8271]

Great idea for circle cuts with the torch man!

[@markgriffin4888]

If you can't get into the habit of removing the lathe chuck key straight away, weld a light coil spring on it so that the spring will remove the key for you, you don't want to forget ,otherwise you may not be around to finish the job!!! Other than that 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesneedham9825]

Your work is very neat a good lesson for people, take your time and enjoy your job,

[@garymuncy1778]

I enjoyed your teaching !😊

[@IronHorseGarage]

Very awesome my friend!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

thanks for this video , your demonstrations and examples make it very easy to understand way more than most of the other Hydraulic Channels I’ve watched i really like that you picked a fairly Common Frame to demonstrate on not because of it being a Cadillac but also being a Full Size GeneralMotors i myself am kind of leaning towards a S10 frame rebodied with something Unique i’ve seen some cool Hydraulic things on the Mini Truck Circuits i thought were Cool and still appeared to be a fairly normal operating vehicle which is nice because i do want a Driver

[@rogermontee8264]

Karl fantastic job on the build!!!!! It looks very nice how you designed the spring pockets for the hydraulic cylinder’s. You have a fantastic sense of figuring out how to make things work.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks roger!!

[@TuckerCustomShop]

That thing is gonna be so cool!

[@minnesotatomcat]

Brilliant idea using that little chunk of flat bar to walk the cutting torch around in a perfect circle, it’s amazing how nice a cut a guy can do with a torch. Up here in the rust belt my oxy torch is indispensable, I use it for everything. Can’t wait to see that caddy lay down on the ground, great video brother 👍

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks man absolutely! Torch is my number one for sure

[@d.p.9005]

As usual,💯 always doing fantastic work good job my friend.

[@shotsrodder]

I knew you would rethink that first plan 🧐 you sir are a excellent fabricator 👍 excellent job as usual 👍

[@koolkar55]

BRILLIANT. Billy J.... OZ-Land.

[@73elperro]

Excellent video brother,thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

[@dennissheridan1550]

Karl, I can't help but think that you need something in the upper spring pocket to locate and keep the spring centered. Even though the body with it's weight will be pressing down the top of the spring will be able to wander around in the pocket and maybe even make for some squeaks and rattles when driving.

[@larrydirks285]

Somebody has some mad welding skills.

[@brunocoutant4204]

Beautiful job. Bruno from France.

[@onlyeyeno]

Thanks for another great video.

[@davidblake1542]

Nice job again Karl, you make it look quick and easy 👍😎

[@chevelleranch7481]

Very cool set up!

[@stanleyfanning5316]

Really enjoyed the video, that looked like a easier install than bags.

[@donbell8187]

Nice work and great design!

[@waynespiteri122]

Thanks for the hydraulic lesson, you learn something every day, well nearly 😜cheers Karl.

[@123gonow]

That plasmacam is the hot ticket for sure ! Enjoying your content a lot Carl ! Didn’t see any Canadian stars at the Detroit Autorama bummer !

[@MakeItKustom]

Would love to attend that show one day

[@manofsteel2211]

Im sure u knw by now that a hole saw is much much better than a torch...and they have whays known as powerballs instead of a hymjoint...gives full 360 rotation and much much stronger

[@laurensmith1828]

Thanks Karl,great info

[@Paulman50]

Never seen that before. Real impressed, nice.

[@rickbarger7921]

That's a pretty cool concept I wouldn't have thought of it myself sweet thanks for the videos always cool

[@louisbotti9805]

Your work is excellent love watching your videos from the uk 🇬🇧👊🏻

[@rorypower544]

great video its hard to explain if your new to this! when you see it all makes sense! keep em coming Karl

[@mikel3419]

Beautifully done.

[@MrRudolphsmit]

Good quality work. It's a pity knowbody works like this anymore

[@rickmarquart3277]

I love the content! Caddy will be too cool. 😎💪🏼👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MrLangleylad]

Well done Mr. Fisher , I learned a lot in class today 👊

[@MakeItKustom]

Good! 😆

[@malcolmyoung7866]

I am envious of your skills and methodology.. I am a sinner…

[@Metal_Massacre_Fab_Shop]

Awesome, excited to see the caddy laying out 👍👍

[@thomasedwards3372]

Wow that looks great fine job.😎

[@johncorreia9041]

nice job as always, she a lucky girl

[@eddss123]

Clean work as usual. Great work

[@karlalton3170]

Nice job Karl , its coming along just peachy 😁😁🤘🤘🤘

[@UnconventionalMetal]

I love those X frames

[@Bigskyguy56]

Karl, You have a very well thought out & engineered system. With your forethought into the engineering of this system, you should have a virtually flawless lift & lower. Thanks for sharing your thoughts & ideas on this. Stay Real Rick

[@MakeItKustom]

Thanks Rick I hope so!! Can’t wait to get the body on

[@Defender110SLO]

Owsome Carl. 👍🏻 Cheers. 🍻

[@bdugle1]

Very cool setup, not being a low rider person, I’d never really thought it through. I’m wondering about cutting those stock rear springs, though. If, for example, you cut half the coils off, you double the spring rate, ie, pounds per inch of travel. Not sure you want to do that to keep that “Cadillac ride”. Conversely, reducing available travel means you NEED that increased spring rate to keep from bottoming on the slightest bump. I guess you’ll probably sneak up on how many coils you cut so you keep as much spring as you can and still get it to set the rockers on the ground. Really interesting to see this build! Thanks Karl!

[@MakeItKustom]

You’re absolutely correct! I’ll just be creeping up on the spring. I don’t mind having a little extra spring right in the back because it will have hydraulic pumps and batteries back there. I’ll be keeping shocks on it

[@danielthomas4985]

Awesome fab work you make it look easy bro

[@reacew7624]

Cool trick with the torche

[@stigrunetefke2157]

Is so cool to see you work :)

[@pigidly]

If you want a super smooth ride put accumulators in the back. I run those on my 64 impala and it’s has smooth as stock. No shocks

[@ivanxavierdesouzasouza9278]

Tamo na área!! Cadilac mais top !!🤜🇧🇷🤛!!mais um episódio pra conta

[@xavier9147]

You could use Citroën hydraulic suspension: spring and dashpot are in the same part: the sphere. The benefit is a setupable height, or a constant one. You also can adapt side height in to correct the slope in a curved road. The guarantee of comfort + best handling. See the example of the old DS or the Xantia Activa, still on the podium of the swedish moose test aftet 30 years

[@jam46psu]

Love your work. Just a tip. When I have worked with heim joints bolted between two pieces of tube, only one of the tubes is welded. This allows the other tube to slide and clamp on to the Ball of the heim.

[@cathyandgreg4239]

A new frame along side the original....great way for modifying along side original.

[@MakeItKustom]

Yea pretty handy to have side by side !

[@joecantrell7489]

Sweet! Love your work!!