My Suspension Is Not Okay

[@hrothgar014]

Very disappointed in Past Matt. Seems like he’s always expecting Future Matt to take care of things he neglects.

[@eoinkenny3188]

Past Matt seems a lot like past Kenny. Shame Future Kenny isn't as cool a dude as Future Matt

[@VolkerHett]

Come on! This is the natural way to deal with everything including credit card debt and nuclear waste! 😊

[@SledgeOfHouseHammer]

Past Matt is like Goofus from Goofus and Gallant. Future Matt is also like Goofus but slightly less so.

[@Clynikal]

Fucken night shift

[@mmavcanuck]

Leave it to future Me, that dude is a sucker. - present me.

[@zorktxandnand3774]

Car maintenance is like cleaning your house. Do it to often and there is practically no noticeable difference, but leave long intervals and you really appreciate the result of your work.

[@grahammonk8013]

But then, if you ignore it too long, you get to where I am. I look at it, and decide it's simpler to not invite people over.....

[@Lawrence330]

@@grahammonk8013 "Guess it's time to move to a clean house."

[@poprawa]

Dude. You will not crash your house into happy family on sidewalk when stuff gets in wrong place.

[@monad_tcp]

@@grahammonk8013 careful, before you know, its going to be simpler to just move out and buy a new house

[@300-blkout]

You know SFM, you might be the only channel that I will stop what I'm doing and watch it immediately because every video of yours is fun to watch and makes my day better.

[@alecnajarian]

My wife is giving birth and I had to step out of the room

[@300-blkout]

@@alecnajarian True! Give that kid a motorcycle engine powered tricycle as soon as they're old enough

[@herrbrahms]

Don't say things like that; he'll get a big helmet.

[@rolandmdill]

@@alecnajarian hopefully the future father is still with your wife

[@zorktxandnand3774]

While you should really have been replacing your timing belt. Guess it can wait another 10K..

[@mr_voron]

Normal Everyday Driving ™

[@lancecooper4646]

9:50 😂

[@theprojectproject01]

The things you do to avoid and delay building a body for the land-speed bike are truly awe-inspiring. On the other hand, all this is still quite a bit more enjoyable than getting resin in your nose-holes.

[@Ultrazaubererger]

Plot twist: He started the land-speed bike project to avoid fixing his 4Runner.

[@964cuplove]

@@Ultrazaubererger and there you are, the concept for a KZbin channel is born 😂😂😂

[@theprojectproject01]

@@richardlamm4826 Probably gonna end up with the neighbor's cat smeared with resin, and their kid permanently bonded in as a structural member.

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

Your deadpan humor never fails to make me laugh.

[@TravisFabel]

The car wash conversation is a lot like other conversations I have in real life. How much for that best one? Ok. How much for the next best one?... Okay what's the difference between those and that reasonably priced one over there? I'll take that reasonably priced one.

[@dmacpher]

You make a better warning than an example 😂

[@quinnobi42]

The sawzall bit was very relatable. I've 100% taken something apart in the hope that whatever's broken is obvious, and then it all looks fine. And then sometimes I've put things back together and they started working again, which is always a win.

[@Danbatio]

The programmer's way of solving things.

[@mikeydk]

So this 2 part series turning into 3 parts... I have a suspicion those 4 parts could easily turn into 5, and as we all know with our different projects, those 6 parts turn into an never ending project...

[@duncanmartin2626]

I think Matt has taken inspiration from The Hitchhikers Guide (a trilogy in 5 parts)! 😁

[@grkfrk04]

I like the range on this channel. Custom land speeds racers, chopped up smarts, off road stuff, and the garage accoutrements to make it easy. Truly the focus is on none of these things- the focus is on the engineering spirit and the dry wit that lubricates it all. Thanks SuperfastMatt

[@merr6267]

Desert "rust" is so adorable. I mean, it's really cute and almost like actual rust.

[@RiverrRiverr]

Yep, all those "rusted" and stuck bolts. Bahahaha, those were almost new and barely stuck by east coast standards

[@username34159265]

Michigander here - I laughed out loud when the vise and crescent wrench actually removed the rod end jam nut. We got 4" of snow overnight, (plus about a half ton of salt per mile, most of which will end up in my wheel liners) and we should have a white Christmas, but I would swap that privilege for desert "rust" in an instant.

[@merr6267]

@@username34159265 same here. Currently driving to grandma's with the kids through the white and drifty snow in my 20 year old desert truck that is completely rust free and cringing all the way. We'll see how well the rust proofer holds up.

[@Colt45hatchback]

@@username34159265 man, i couldnt deal with salted roads, i salute you. Here my cars rust from the inside out (salt in the air as i live near the sea). I hate it. Buuut it would cause me to be in a constant state of rage if going to work caused me to have to drive a car i hate so i dont care about it rusting away. Are studded tyres not enough for dealing with the ice in winter? Or does the government just put salt everywhere on the pretence of safety to stimulate the local car manufacturers?

[@username34159265]

@@Colt45hatchback The government puts MILLIONS of tons of salt on the roads because studded tires tear up the pavement and it costs less than more frequent plowing.

[@OldDirtGuy]

Love the key fob battery dead part. That's a sign of a true professional.

[@dougerrohmer]

Nah, the carwash is an inspiration to professionals.

[@Ratkill]

I cannot recommend DIABLO carbide tipped sawzall blades enough. They're like $16 and have lasted me YEARS of heavy use. Did a complete rollcage, exhaust, I chop up to 1/2" bolts to size regularly, disassembled a steel 1/8 thick square treadmill chassi. Habitually use the blade for chopping gussets and patches out of more 1/8 mild steel, and its still going. Its not quuuite as quick as it used to be, but it 95% of the carbide inserts are totally fine. This goddam sawzall blade changed my life no joke.

[@christopherellis2273]

It's amazing how much abuse and neglect those things can take. My sister rolled her Tacoma at least once. It is common belief that she may have rolled it twice. The confirmed roll was fixed simply by rolling it back onto the tires, and she continued on her way to work.

[@panickedmechanic7536]

This is the only channel where I really felt the need to watch the entire backlog. I think the best part, besides the amazing content, is the consistency. You've found a rhythm that works and haven't turned into one of those obnoxious "WHAT'S UP GUYS..." KZbinrs.

[@gsmdo8836]

Algorithm hailed - you should make Future Matt and Past Matt stickers for your merch store 😃 Merry Christmas 🎅

[@geoffkeller5337]

Absofreakinglutely yes he should!

[@steventrott8714]

I’d be down for that.

[@EngineersHomestead]

As a guy also named Matt, I could use a shirt that says that's a problem for Future Matt.

[@indyjim573]

YES!!

[@donshortjohn2108]

Not to forget "Aftermatt"

[@philso7872]

It's nice to see that Matt is also afflicted with T.A.S. (Tool Acquisition Syndrome) All Hail The Algorithm!

[@ravenouself4181]

Funnily enough, in Yugoslavia there was a truck-manufacturer called TAS, and their trucks are legendary... and still work perfectly.

[@nobodynoone2500]

FIY zerks on the outside of a urethan bushing seem like a good idea until you realize its the INNER sleve that rotates.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Plus the grease needs to be compatible with poly bushes.... not just your normal grease....

[@ouch1011]

The bummer about spherical rod ends is that they generally are just open to the elements. Dusts is incredibly abrasive, and since the rod ends are basically moving constantly any time the car is moving, as soon as some dust gets in there, they just start grinding themselves away.

[@nmapp3405]

Man the way "present matt" gets sidetracked you'd think he'd be a little less harsh on "past matt"

[@Surestick88]

As someone who's worked on cars in rust country I recommend to Past Matt using anti-seize instead of grease on threads that are likely to rust. Lots and lots of it. Grease seems to get washed out or dry out, even from threads, anti-seize seems to have a bit more staying power, probably because it seems to be a mix of oil or grease and some sort of solid and the solid remains and keeps doing its thing. Anti-seize also has the advantage of turning your hands and anything else you touch silver which is cool, right?

[@bobroberts2371]

I've used grease on external threads ( like tie rod nuts there the end of the thread is exposed ) and what ever is in the grease seems to react with the salt making things worse.

[@DIY-V12]

Might be time to add another alter ego - super slack matt. Hard work and diligence pay off later , slacking has instant payback. It's more efficient to take things to breaking point anyway, just not past it. Love the genuine lack of caring, it's inspiring!

[@TheShooter466]

SFM voice over is a summary of what goes through my head while working on my 80 series.

[@langdondresser5900]

I like to go out to the middle of the desert show pic with the interstate hidden. Cool off-roading in the area and great picture so understandable why you used it

[@MmmmmmmmEarHair]

Love how when you heard the most expensive car wash you didn't go down to the second most expensive but the third. Saved a lot of time skipping that dialogue.

[@WreckRod]

There are rubber dust covers for rod ends. They work well, especially for more extreme applications.

[@AdBul_]

Its official, you have ruined the whole of youtube for me. Ever since I started watching your videos, I cant stand anyone elses videos. Thank you Matt!

[@ronc9165]

I am so pleased to know that someone else out there has the same great values about maintaining their shit that I do.

[@tomwolf9420]

“We’re literally done… with two things” makes me snort my coffee out 😂

[@tomwolf9420]

@user-xm7en1pz5f??? Sry I don't get what u mean 🤔 Just wanted to point out that this sentence of you I found very funny

[@jvogler_art4708]

i bought a beat up 3rd gen 4runner with tons of rear end slop. i had to do take all the trailing arms off and press new bushings in too, this is a huge time consuming job and is extremly finnicky. my bushings had so much slop and were completely frozen in place. Had to blow torch them while the hydraulic press compressed them out. This job is no joke lol. Took a few weekends to complete all my suspension issues. But after it was all done i got a tight like new 1998 4runner! my 3rd gen actually has less rust than your 5th gen lol.

[@supersymun]

Dude,if I could give you 5 thumbs up, I would. Solid, succinct, funny and excellent advice!

[@JaronLindow]

Left thumb, right thumb, left big toe, right big toe, um...

[@compu85]

Wow, we have the same preferred method of washing our cars! I find this technique works great, and really reduces stress.

[@geoffkeller5337]

The sound effects while showing how worn out the shock mounting point is...priceless!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for sharing your misadventures with us.

[@SuperTrb0]

I’m glad I’m not alone when it comes to having parts and stuff still in the package in the back of their 4Runner.

[@davidfarmer]

If you want maintenance free, use dual durometer bushings. The rear suspension(4 link with panhard) is designed to use linkages with compliance, which is why the stock links uses rubber bushings. using hard spherical joints causes the compliance to happen elsewhere.

[@jsquared1013]

It's only using spherical joints on the chassis side, on the axle side it's still bushings.

[@alecnajarian]

my favorite time of the month has arrived

[@Snarklz]

I've been watching your channel more and more as I've been getting into motorcycling and learning about engines. That moment where you took apart the sawzall to try and fix it, realized it was not really 'serviceable' and then chucked it got me right in the feels. I can't tell you how many times I have felt the same disappointment with modern tools or toys by throwing them away after you realize they aren't designed to be fixable anymore. Keep up the great content! Cheers from Oregon.

[@guppyitsallgood]

That Dewalt sawzall was almost certainly repairable, but there's a little too much electronics inside for them to be worth servicing at home. Those trade quality lithium ion tools are designed to be as maintenance free as possible, they can survive a lot of abuse. Unfortunately as you saw when he opened up the clamshell basically every battery power tool has the same few things inside, battery management board, switch, motor assy, then whatever the motor is driving for that particular tool. Sometimes the motor can be replaced as a separate armature and feild coil, but it's not really worth rewinding anymore although some people still do it. That's how they can be so reliable and low maintenance, but also why the only servicing possible is basically, find faulty part - replace faulty part. A new switch would've certainly been cheaper than a new tool, but as Matt said, it was a good excuse to upgrade.

[@SurlyMike]

Cooler than a lamp.

[@Danbatio]

This is the YT channel where I identify the most. A lot of things to do, fractal failures, never ending projects. It's like watch a First World me.

[@TJ-kh2zc]

Matt’s content is too good, keep being you Matt, it’s great to watch :)

[@CHawkens]

all that maintenance but didn't get weather tech mats?! lol I hate washing my truck but i detest cleaning the inside when its dirt, mud and grime -those mats are a godsend, you should get some if thats your thing

[@aj_jk1337]

KarTek in Corona sells rubber boots for the heim joints. They definitely make them last longer. The DU bushing inside is teflon coated and there is a wiper seal on the outside. You can't really grease them unless they are tapped and threaded with a zerk fitting on the outside.

[@nerd1000ify]

DU bushes shouldn't need grease anyway, just a way of attracting dirt at that point.

[@aj_jk1337]

@@nerd1000ify Agreed. And DU bushing probably isn't the correct term, its more of a "bearing race" I'm sorry for any confusion. I was fortunate enough to work at a couple suspension manufacturers in SoCal and I spent 10+ years trying to figure out how to make those heims last longer...you can't really do a whole lot. They're strong and they won't break (as long as good brand, viking etc.) but that's why they're threaded - so you can replace them easily. They can be really noisy though, even after a little wear, and on a brand new HD truck with a 6" lift (that dude paid $$$ for), will lead to some unhappy customers who don't know everything about heim joints.

[@Nairod2]

Never really thought about the amount of hours that go into this sort of videos, and I mean, a 15-second clip usually comes out of a procedure that took about 50 minutes to actually finish.

[@cf5914]

My understanding is that the only upkeep that Toyota's owners must do for their off roaders is to the coffee maker. Anyways, I'll be out in the driveway with my Land Rover.

[@ferdi1k380]

It's funny how I stop my engineering tasks at university to watch better engineering on here, whenever you upload

[@Impactjunky]

My dad and my grandpa bought brand new Toyota pickups in the early 80s. Neither of them lasted as long as the used 76 Jeep CJ5 my grandpa bought shortly before. In fact my dads Toyota blew a head gasket in less than 100K miles and it was repaired under warranty. It blew again about 40K miles later and became a glorified golf cart/lawn tractor. Fast forward 30+ years in the future and that 76 Jeep belongs to me and I still wheel it in the woods with the stock engine and transmission with no rebuild. Its been sitting outside its whole life too, sometimes at the beach and sometimes in the woods with no top for years at a time.

[@nomadben]

It is very satisfying to watch you do work, Matt. I eagerly await the next installment.

[@tomcardale5596]

I'm quite impressed how well that Toyota has survived! (here speaks a Land Rover owner with 120 miles on original suspension but rather less jumping)

[@21jimmyo]

There's a saying in Australia. "If you want to head out to the bush, take a Land Rover. If you want to make it back, take a Toyota."

[@tomcardale5596]

@@21jimmyo I'm well aware of that one ;) My Landie has always brought me home again. So far!

[@michaeldichael9978]

Idk how I found this channel but I look forward to every segment. Thanks for all you do Matt!

[@dennismiller5725]

Finish Line of the Baja 1000

[@user-px1wj2uv3r]

Man, that tangent with the Sawzall hit home. This is very clearly the right channel for me 😅

[@erikschutzman2402]

I learned the hard way that fancy/expensive suspension parts do not require less time and money to maintain compared stock suspension, ohhhh stock jeep parts, you were so good to me, why did I leave you for the expensive stuff.

[@bdkw1]

You may need different valving in the shocks. But that will need to be determined after rebuild. They looked pretty blown in the video. The weld on washers will not last long. When they oval, go to Kartek and get some of the stepped weld in washers made for this. They are 3X as thick and have tighter hole tolerances.

[@Pwn3dbyth3n00b]

Jesus that car wash is expensive for a machine wash.

[@stevsadventures8535]

stumbled on this by accident, very entertaining. as a mechanic, i found your approach to car maintenance hilarious and actually quite reasonable. well done.

[@garrettglenewinkel7366]

I’ve been working at a high end Toyota/Lexus off-road performance shop for just under a year and I will say that as a mechanic, I absolutely love these Toyotas. I bought an 85 4runner and started running around with other Toyota owners. They constantly prove themselves to be insanely reliable machines.

[@erikheuer8080]

thanks for making me feel better about neglecting some maintenance on my 4runner.

[@DangerDaveMurray]

Love that you brought your book with you to the car wash for a gag that I suspect will be missed by most, haha

[@regulatormachine2788]

6:17 to save you the search

[@bobroberts2371]

6:01 I think this should be a scene from the movie LA Story.

[@darwinskeeper421]

What? SuperfastMatt actually wrote a book? Is it anything like Dick Starks "You Want to Build and Fly a WHAT?", that book reminds me of a lot of Matt's videos, it focuses on the author's misadventures and mistakes as he pursues his goal of learning how to fly and building a replica WWI Neiuport fighter.

[@phenomanII]

Gotta love maintenance. Put a temporary fix in place for a leaky sink - somehow it held up for nearly a year. Thankfully I made the part that would permanently fix it back when I thought I needed it. Sadly it didn't fit right, so I had to spend a few hours with a rotary tool to persuade all of the parts to make it work. It's always he quick, easy and simple fixes.

[@Persiantramp]

if there was some sort of dust boot for those rod ends they would last 10 times longer, in spirit of not doing maintenance of course!

[@TravisFabel]

Meh... It's thinking like that that makes people end up using bushings. You know, the thing that would completely make sense but no one wants to do because it looks too much like what comes OEM.

[@asaturn]

You getting sidetracked fixing your sawzall reminds me of that scene from Malcolm in the Middle (s3e6) where the dad Hal starts out replacing a light bulb in the kitchen and ends up rebuilding the engine in his car

[@djolecar88]

I gave you a like just for the blues brothers reference. Good movie. Kinda got me into cars in some way.

[@Devantejah]

Must be nice living in a place with no corrosion!

[@TheRoulette77]

tip...RP-342 when brand new once a year there after.... works well for ships should do you some good... also comes in black too

[@interpol007]

Can’t wait for the 4th part of this series…

[@althejazzman]

Your approach is so relatable. We all try to take shortcuts but deep down know that we shouldn't.

[@LogicalQ]

Suspension is sus

[@mattb.2359]

As someone who owns a lifted Toyota. its very important to do a PCK. Since i see you have an aftermarket panhard bar, but that only fixes one of the two issues that appears after lifting a Toyota. The PCK will take care of the roll center being off, and gets the axle reentered under the vehicle. So I'd suggest getting one and welding it on.

[@jimmyjones4073]

Nice lamp!

[@herrbrahms]

Your suspension deserves revocation.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Don't jump to conclusions....oh wait....

[@DiscoLucas]

Very satisfying to see an offroad vehicle actually being driven like an offroad vehicle and not just used to pick up kids and groceries.

[@foesfly3047]

The best dirt-writing quote I’ve seen on a filthy truck was, “I wish my wife was this dirty”. 😂

[@lilpudintaters7829]

>Breaks a Dewalt sawzall >Attempts a fix >Fails >Buys a new DEWALT sawzall wat

[@planetfall5056]

There is something so captivating about your voice/way of speaking. It kind of reminds me of the John and Hank Green for some reason.

[@snarkylive]

I've had my FJ for since new for 180k miles, and when you started reading off the list I cackled. I have a similar list of issues or have seen some of them in the past with nobody to blame for the first 100k but me. I have replaced missing rear suspension bolts for sure on those upper dog bones, it's a common issue. Glad you see someone else who (ab)uses this chassis the way its supposed to be used.

[@alberthuynh]

Vehicle maintenance is never fun, but you somehow made it fun for us to watch. Thanks! Look forward to the next one.

[@Jager12345671]

all hail algorithm

[@dan4653]

Sawzal, lol. I feel that. Spend extra time trying to fix, and failing to fix something that needed to be replaced, just be sure you exhausted all extra time you had on that old turd...is practically my motto.

[@jozsefizsak]

I love these wonderful videos you bless us with!

[@21jimmyo]

I love my stubby DeWalt saws all. You can get it into tight spots where regular saws-alls don't dare to thread. I also still love and use "the beast". That's my 40-year-old plug-in Milwaukee.

[@_Schreintime]

I'm literally at this same point with my 4runner. Thanks for the motivation.

[@RGChandler]

This is why you should get a Land Rover. All these faults are factory installed, so you don't need to spend time and money fixing them.

[@ryderv7632]

If You wanna secure your suspension from rust and don't worry about it use a paint that has high percentage of solid particles (like INTERPLUS 356 epoxy for example, they use it to paint ships).

[@malibusswagon]

Marine grade antiseize all the fasteners underneath.

[@TurboHappyCar]

With my track-miata, I'm to the point where every bolt either gets anti-seize or blue loctite. 😂

[@jasonjavelin]

Your roof rack build is what brought me to this channel but I stayed for all of the cool projects. Always love your vids

[@paulheitkemper1559]

I, for one, welcome our algorithm overlords.

[@jamesharwell9171]

That's a good book!

[@FNU_SNU]

This makes me feel way better about my jeep. Its lack of maintainance/ my lack of effort is at least not unique. So consider yourself a role model.

[@MolotovAustralia]

That’s funky. I’ve got a red ‘04 Copen and an ‘05 HZJ105 diesel.😃 I have jumped my truck as well. Consider upgrading the lower arms/links at the back because if one bends the other side will fold sympathetically and the drive pinion will fall out of the diff: I.e. you lose all drive. Luckily for me, I can remove the rear longshaft , lock the transfer case and have front wheel drive. 😂

[@kaxbyrita9279]

389 for a car wash is the most reasonable car wash price ever. Anywhere. So reasonable.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Oh, there are reasons.

[@ZMacGregor]

I love this channel so much. The deadpan delivery is everything.

[@elwindewitte]

I've been intermittenly working on a complete suspension rebuild for the past two months, guess I'll need another month because I have so little time 😅 But! Watching videos like this always gives me confidence I can get it done (at some point), so thanks Matt!

[@LongBoy.0]

a very enjoyable wash. I like your humor and laid back approach to solving a series of complicated problems

[@kurtkimmerly5898]

That rear link bolt that was 'rusted'. Come to the rust belt (MI/OH/PA/NY/WI) and your perspective on what is 'too rusty to disassemble' will...change.

[@matthewbutler5236]

I admire your honesty Matt I let things slip too ....time to make a list. always look forward to your videos🔥

[@StudioVRM]

6:18 Depicts my all-time favorite author of racing books reading my favorite racing book of all time. It's raception. Or something.

[@JWSmythe]

It's always nice to see someone with the same tactic for maintenance on our beaters. :)

[@FJ80Coop]

Woww,my quarter million mile plus FJ80 with 5.5" OME lift,bushings,ARB lockers fore and aft,ARB bumpers,ARB snorkel etc hasn't needed much the past 150k+ since installing... Occasional lubing after a thorough steam cleaning and I had to replace a couple of the spring packers once... I guess Tie yo toe builds the Cruisers even beefier than the Runners... Plus the solid front axles birfields once upgraded are awesome and maintemance free other than a shot of grease once inna blue moon..

[@Kabodanki]

Thanks for getting the record straight for my french boi Panhard & Levassor

[@woodytheskip1718]

You fixed your sawzaw the way I fix, Er. Well. Everything 🤣