Mullet Gets Some Shiny New Shocks To Go With His Modified Rear Suspension!!

[@gbond0069]

When Kevin was explaining front shock travel coming out of a wheelie, first thing I thought of was James smashing the front of his 240

[@trialsmart]

Didn't we all, lol

[@guy_autordie]

I also think about a white MR2 which did a 4 wheels wheelie.

[@sam_s_]

They need to install some off road style hyrolic bump stops.

[@israeltorres9114]

@@guy_autordie with the new fuel tech system they are running its doing hell of a job of preventing it from wheeling 👍🏽

[@heathwoodlee520]

@@trialsmart yes we did! 😂

[@matthood2878]

I just want to say I really appreciate you doing this whole KZbin thing I know your a dad first than a business owner I know making the videos adds so much more work load on top of what you’re already doing but just want to say I appreciate the videos I enjoy watching💪🏻👍🏻

[@alexpocs8649]

Good morning Kevin, glad to see your 8am schedule is still alive and well. No channel like KSR.!!!!

[@Thewhitetile]

I love getting up and having a KSR video to watch with my breakfast before I get to working.

[@sminton85]

Had no idea there was so much of a science to the suspension alone. But your explanations make perfect sense.

[@landofodin]

Nice to hear the suspension explanation, from a pro. Rock on Kevin, time lapse music was great as well.

[@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T]

“He was a happy giraffe.” -Kev Roflmao! Man that killed me with it being so nonchalant. Ahahahhaha

[@Phil-rs5wl]

"He was a happy giraffe🦒" 🤣🤣

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Someone needs to make a channel just filming cleetus and narrating it like a nature documentary about girrafes 🤣🤣

[@MrMaccaMcdonald]

"Somedays I think we'd be better suited if we were a duck " I had an unexpected laugh at that, thank you!

[@brandongreene3213]

Loved it. Keep the dad-isms coming!

[@DBGrimson]

Agreed wasn't expecting him to say that, but was a good chuckle for me lol. Gotta love the weather sometime playing those rainy day games lol.

[@jerrymuncey4136]

I died ALSO!

[@1stGen91.5]

I think we all got a laugh out of that😂

[@austinmathis95]

I wasn’t ready 🤣🤣🤣

[@archstanton9206]

We've used the AFCO's on several projects and we like them too. What I really like is the way they will hold adjustments...not every shock does. Like that spring compressor too!

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Yep! Their consistency shock to shock and adjustment to adjustment is one of the best in the industry!!

[@AFCO_Racing]

Happy to hear you've had success with our products!

[@rodpalm6398]

You should be hitting the bump stops before those springs go into coil bind. Springs always settle in over time, that part is normal.

[@dallynsr]

Suspension, the all forgotten piece of the puzzle in drag racing. Very Important. Thanks for bringing us along on this Kevin.

[@AFCO_Racing]

So important!

[@JessyU13]

Man those fabric Afco Shock spring sleeves are gorgeous! And the whole assembly under Mullet is as well. The whole build is freaking incredible!

[@Subietech]

I love the way this men works,, perfection at its best,, who wouldn’t want kevin working on your car huh ,, straight genius and perfectionist

[@jbob919]

I visited the Sunshine State a couple of years ago, it rained everyday. Still enjoyed it though!

[@krishiatt7203]

Responsibilities vs having fun @ the Danger Ranger, this man has his s#!t together and it's the reason for the success of the company and his stellar reputation! Keep doing you K. Smith, it's working.

[@Wildturkey10121]

I love the way he explains things, what he is doing and why exactly.

[@BRANDONklutchSMITH]

Said it before and I'll say it again. Kevin is the MAN when it comes to cars. Learned so much just watching these videos! Keep it up Kev!

[@setx2010teryx]

cant get much better explination of why he sets up the way he does. Super helpful for the newbie racer

[@andyguest6543]

You do a great job with KZbin, running the shop and being a dad, I hope the success from KZbin pays enough so you can get some filming or editing help to make your life easier ( you do a great job!) I wonder if Duane from wrench every day could help save you time on editing, he does a good job too

[@angusyoungsg]

When your builder chucks a tube up in the lathe to simply emery cloth the end before welding it you know the attention to detail is second to none!

[@precisiondiesel225]

That’s the extension the mullet needed. Hell yeah

[@MrDavez]

Anonther quality video,, thanks for your time, man. Can't wait to see Mullet the Giraffe and you do another drag week!!

[@YarMahNarNar]

I love these videos. You literally can't skip ahead or you'll be completely lost if you don't know what is already going on. Kevin takes his time to explain what and why

[@asickone6948]

Good job Kevin mullet is an absolute beauty and a piece of art

[@CLCIII]

About the rainy Florida, which I here in Central Florida am appreciative of, my Dear Ole Dad used to say, "It's perfect weather for ducks and soilders."

[@OriginalMomo]

Thank you Kevin. Amazing how 5/8” makes such a big difference.

[@danhammond8406]

It's all virgin territory once you get past the used spot

[@jonathanmorgan3735]

Kevin, your killing it brother!! With all of the work you have to get done, thank you for still kicking out videos!

[@CLCIII]

Kevin, I truly love to see your commitment to achieving perfection. It I a rare commodity in this world today! If only you could actually work as fast as you do on time-lapse. Imagine how much you could achieve. As Always, May God Bless you and yours!

[@harlenc1776]

Those shocks are nice and long! "My racecar has longer shocks than your lifted Chevy!" lol

[@AFCO_Racing]

Yes!

[@eriklarson9137]

The duck joke going RIGHT into the intro was epic. Great work there! :)

[@parsonsenergy]

Thank you Kevin for sharing all your suspension knowledge with us. I just installed a QA1 stage 4 suspension package in my 72' El Camino and I look forward to your suspension videos to learn how to become adept at reading my suspension. Knowing the physics of weight transfer and actually making it work is the true art form, and, your're my favorite artist..

[@chopsfury7980]

So many builders focus ONLY on engine tune on the dyno and miss the crucial understanding of ‘chassis tune’ .. good job brother. 💪🏻😎

[@ste_v1983]

Garrett mentioned big tires. And now it's a mad scramble to keep him on radials!!!!

[@rossdubcak4107]

Kevin you should be the weatherman for the Dallas area. You two have a lot in common you both hit right on with the weather calling. Lol

[@northstarracing18d-4d]

I’m thankful for rain whenever it comes this year, farmers are in much need of it for crops

[@donanything6816]

Kevin, thanks for the update. I appreciate all you do on Mullet, Soccer Mom and all the rest. Nice thumbnail pic! .

[@DevineDigital]

Great information on the end links Kevin, I knew about keeping a bend in the link, but I didn’t know it was ideal to be close to 90°. Now I have to go out to my car and check it haha.

[@joecameron3406]

I'm chasing bugs with my project haven't made the track yet. I like watching the channel learn more about suspension every time TY

More extension for the Giraffe! Nice job Kevin !

[@karrijarrah273]

I love how you take the time to explain how things work!

[@oldanslo]

My favorite parts of your videos!

[@tatokay4285]

Thank you Kevin....take care of your back!

[@chriskennedy8309]

Just ordered my shirt! I really enjoy your videos Kevin! I’m gonna wear that shirt proud, you’re an awesome guy Kevin! Keep up the good work my friend!

[@DandersonGM]

Glad to hear you’ll be at LS Fest. Hopefully get to meet you. Enjoying the videos. Keep up the great work.

[@prototype3a]

hehehe I have two of those little Milwaukee pocket tape measures though I cut the keychains off them and almost always have one in my pocket.

[@unclebuzz6913]

I wish I could have some of your rain, as I live in the Mojave desert... Look at my picture .I took that a few years back, before they legalized pot, and there was more water then. This weekend is cool as it's only in the upper 90s,as opposed to last 2-3 weeks it was highs 105 and low 80.. I digress. It's nice to see you putting your customers 1st.(it's a rarity nowadays) God bless you and your loved ones Godspeed

[@davidlindsey4237]

I lived in Florida for 5 year ... i thought it rained allot some days till i moved to Seattle omg during the winter ur more fish then human ... rain for 4 months one time

[@keithblomeyer2591]

That spring installer tool is sweet.

[@bencopeland3861]

Favorite car in Cleets fleet!! Thanks for the love you put into this car!

[@robertdelaney5994]

l am keeping an eye on your progress as you build data and knowledge. Queensland. Australia.

[@xXDarthBagginsXx]

Could definitely see feather on the inner driver's tire and after seeing that driver's spring how it was bound to the right (as if a coil got bent out of spec) - so yeah those were smoked. This should add to the changes in the rear for sure.

[@bobeeshc2166]

I can't believe those springs could not handle a pot hole. One wheelie would have taken them out. Glad you guys discovered they were defective early.

[@ismaelmarrero8377]

It's good to see you work I all way learn something when I see your videos plus you explain things in a way that I allway understand them thanks for taking the time to do that.

[@GtownFireDog]

Mullet is going 6's once your done ... keep it going bro. love ya bud

[@tripprogers4814]

So, from what I gleaned out of the ending, Kevin won’t be able to race in the DangerRanger 3000.. ..but he didn’t SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE DANGER RANGER 9000!! He’s good to go!

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

Lol, I heard that while I was editing

[@BassManBobBassCovers]

That's why it's good sometimes to pull apart fresh builds because a lot of times you can find damage that didn't display any symptoms. Par for the course on cars you drag race and drive across country. 👍

[@James-my6ko]

Brilliant content as always Kevin! Like the way you always take the time to explain the technical bits.

[@kasnitch]

I appreciate that you torqued down the spring compressor with your bare hands . That and your deep knowledge of many things .

[@thetoneknob4493]

i can relate with all the rain as its raining here in Oregon 9 months out of the year! lol and we did manage to hit 116 degrees this summer witch was insane!

[@Sarogus]

Kevin: "He was a happy giraffe." Jesus man, trying to not die over here while I'm eating my breakfast

[@gcrauwels941]

I have learned more about drag car suspension from Kevin than anywhere else.

[@andyproctor3588]

It's been raining in Gainesville for about the last 10 days on and off hard to get anything done enjoyed your video brother as always waving my hand from Econo Mart on 13th Street

[@jamieodom7081]

Love the channel Kevin! The how detailed you are explaining and your paying attention to detail

[@thomasmartinez9083]

Could you do a video on track set ups like on the Viper? Like suspension setups and how it can affect the handling, which aero to run and why, engine setups and tunes. Stuff like that. I want to get into track racing once I'm back in the states and I know the basics but I know you are very knowledgeable in the field and was wondering if you could share some tips to those who are interested in getting into track racing.

[@bmck9097]

Awesome dude, just awesome. Thanks for passing on your knowledge.

[@wbball15]

Great way to start the day, with Kevin and MULLET. #WINWITHKSR

[@williamcampbell6589]

I use the same welding hood. Sweet

[@scottgoodman3764]

Glad to see the shop grow

[@cjgordon22]

Not the same situation but I nailed a bad pothole my my subaru had coil overs on it. It blew the shock but I never had any problems with the springs

[@ghassenellafi8478]

That was an opening , nice work on the shocks and body weight /energy transfer mechanism, i hope that the new upgrade works better at putting the tires on the ground .the thing that i like is that Kevin is making us think with him simultaneously about the car behavior , although i can't hide my worries about it 🤔 , keep up the good work KSR and KEV . 😊

[@patrickossowski5632]

always super workmanship..... keep it up

[@jamesu]

Thanks Kevin!

[@williamcampbell6589]

FYI, 350 spring on the front would be perfect setup for the freedom factory with a big sway bar up front.

[@mustangguy7063]

Hell yea hope to see some of yall at both races

[@bretknowlden793]

Never knew that about springs. Learn something new every day. Thanks Kevin.

[@pawpawsgarage4641]

Thanks for sharing all your insights and processes with us at home guys!

[@tinoracing7]

You should also check on that wheel where the spring was because that's a skinny wheel for that impact in might be bent

[@NoWr2Run]

YES, but I think those springs were GARBAGE to begin with collapsing like that.

[@davidjustus1569]

happy Easter to all of KSR keep up the great work you do

[@dannmohr5721]

A shocking episode of “Le Mullet”…….Kevin’s in the House……👍👍👍🦅🦅🦅🏁🏁🏁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎😎😎

[@petergar85]

We run into the same issue with front sway bar links inverting on off-road vehicle!

[@brandonemmons5438]

Thanks for putting out videos. I enjoy watching and learning

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

I have the funny feeling that if all these changes work as Kevin hopes they will, which it's Kevin so of course they're going to work, "Mullet" is no longer going to struggle to get into the 7's sometimes but we'll see mid to high 6's. That's what this amazing machine was designed and built to do and I have all the faith that Kevin will make it happen. I only know you from videos and the company you keep here on KZbin but a few times I think I saw that you were not as happy with "Mullet's" performance as everyone else. You know the car has more in it, much more, it's an amazing machine you created. I for one can't wait to see what it's going to do now and hopefully this helps with the squirrelyness down track as well as the launch, which I'm pretty sure I heard you mention. Garret's one hell of a driver but let's not test him if we don't have to and I'm betting that's pretty close to the same thing you're thinking Kevin. Love your work and someday I hope to afford one of your builds or at the very least shake your hand. God Bless...

[@dajobra]

Hi Kevin, I love all the setup details, please keep them coming. I also like rally and Nurburgring stuff and I was thinking, could you use a progressive spring rate spring with helper spring setup on the front shocks? So on launch the main spring would unload and the very light helper spring would keep the wheels on the ground. I have never seen helper springs on drag cars while it is normal on highend road/rally/race kits like reiger, kw and jrz. In my mind it works like a charm, but please corect me if I am wrong, Thanx

[@DBGrimson]

I'm glad I'm Subscribed to your channel. I've learned a lot listening and paying attention to your words of wisdom. It's been a huge help with my project. Thank you for everything you do and the knowledge that comes with it.

[@timshields4148]

This is one of the best channels out there! You’re doing really high quality work and explaining why and how you’re doing it. Keep up the great work!!

[@bradpeterson7572]

Always informative and enjoyable content Kevin! I look forward to some Mullet at the track info. (I see Mullet and Soccer Mom were at the track a couple days ago?) I was wondering about the Chevy 2, that's really cool to hear it's going to LS Fest. Thanks for the content Kevin.

[@detroitredwing919]

Quack Quack much love from Detroit 👍 THANX Great job 🙌

[@TravisAndrew1]

Thats gonna work way better now

[@cthetexasking2672]

Love the technical content.

[@vehdynam]

Thanks for the tech info. As always , greatly appreciated.

[@Timbo428CJ]

Definitely hard to do any kind of test n tune to any of your projects you have going on. It's gotta get better come fall in Fla. Did you replace the actual shocks as well, I'm assuming you did but it just looked like you changed springs?? When you do get Mullet back to the track we'd all like to see some cameras on the suspension so we can see actually what's happening like you explained stuff. Your a hard working guy for sure Kev. Love KSR 👍👍👍🦅🇺🇸💥

[@Un-Kun-TROLL-Able]

Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@stevereinhart4067]

Are you going to put some fillers in the front of the rear wheel wells to keep stones from collecting. It seems to be a hassle on RMRW.

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

We put some filler in there, forgot to film it though!

[@ninaallen7849]

Have you tried any of the qa1 stuff John Doc and them started using them recently and seem to love them especially with the ease of adjusting valve packs and he said same thing about how quick you notice difference when making adjustments

[@chrisrugg9800]

Nothing better than a KSR video first in the morning!

[@AmfP_89]

"He was a happy giraffe 🦒 " hahaha I laughed way ro hard at this.

[@jordanlewis3790]

Is there any reason why you can just add a load of front wheel travel on a drag car to kinda let the body wheelie without the wheels leaving the track? Like how the sxsblog guys have with 2jp? Then also if the wheels do come up they will set down very softly too

[@CrazyQbin]

Great job Kevin keep them videos coming I enjoy watching all the stuff you are doing

[@ni_wink84]

I’m a QA1 fan, but also never used afco, they will definitely be on my list for my new build hearing this info from you

[@KSRPerformanceFabrication]

The consistency of AFCO valving is far better than QA1 in my experience.

[@jtc91288]

Love the videos! And Love the outer song, don’t change it lol keep it up kev!!!! You are a great ambassador to car culture!

[@dakotaharbert935]

Entertaining and informative. That's why I keep coming back. Thank you Kevin