Installing Performance Shocks On My 1993 Ford F-150 | Bilstein B6 4600 Ep. 4

[@MyLife31]

*It's almost ready to drive home!! Well... try to.*

[@joshpittman2939]

I are gonna replace the floors in the mustang next now that it runs

[@MyLife31]

@@joshpittman2939 Very soon, but I'm gonna post a video asking for an opinion on something first.

[@backyardgarage8851]

I would paint the drums on it on the back to go along with the rest of fame under the truck and touch up the paint

[@RoanokeGaming]

bro dont fall for that patina crap. If you want to paint it, youll have a lot of naysayers but just do what you want with the truck tbh. I get my cars painted black, had everyone of the professionals tell me it was a bad idea. Comes out great every time

[@gazza6348]

I second that no patina crap if you can't afford paint yet just wait till you can no clear coated patina please

[@Sam-ig2ql]

It just doesn’t make any sense to me that people are such pessimists sometimes. In my opinion if you want to try and learn new things then bravo. I’ve always loved turning wrenches just as a hobby and I see absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to do things yourself. Keep up the good work

[@nicholasfisher2595]

I think you should definitely paint the truck!!

[@johnmccanntruth]

Do what you want to do on the truck and the mustang. Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks when it comes to stuff like paint...

[@whelk]

Either you're a patina guy or you're not. I prefer my stuff painted, but beware, painting can get really expensive really quick if you're not careful.

[@jerrydineen2827]

That's a real nice truck and I can tell that you're a perfectionist . If you leave it unpainted that's exactly what it's gonna look like "an unpainted truck". The best time to repaint it is before you replace the bed. You do what you want to do and don't worry about others. I love these videos!

[@AndrewSmith-ks2ik]

Hey man. Much respect to you. I have been following along and plan on continuing to follow along. It shows a lot about your character that you are taking these vehicles that were special to your dad and grandpa and restoring them and eventually driving them. Keep up the good work brother. You are learning and that’s what you gotta do. Do it yourself and learn from your successes and failures.

[@rasher1000]

Hi love the quirky opening my man, great to see you wrenching on your dad's vehicles, keep the videos coming, very entertaining.. 👍😉

[@calebhumphrey536]

I was literally just wondering when a new vid would be out! Also I love the longer vids!

[@gregferguson9987]

That's a solid not all rusted out. My vote is paint it!! Make it close as ya can to new again. Will last longer and you will take more pride in it!!!

[@Todd_S]

What I did when installing the new Bilstein B6 4600 shocks on my truck, was I jacked up the frame on the side I was installing on and the bolt holes lined up perfectly. No compressing of the new shocks needed. Then I cut the strap after installed.

[@MyLife31]

I totally should've jacked it up and it would've been much easier for sure! lol

[@DavidJones-hl5om]

Paint it make it shine again ,Good job with the new Shocks..Be a great vehicle to get Parts For the Mach 1 or take the engine to the Machine Shop

[@richardhill4862]

From a point of view, all of it can be fun, even when it's not easily fix you end up with a story to share. I love hunting in junk yards and back fields for parts. I go to a lot of car shows and cruises in my area and run into people who like to find the every defect, but I know it was by my hands working on it that got it there. A lot of people who look for the defects paid so one else to do the work, that's okay, there is room for everybody. Cut the strap and aim the shock for the bottom bracket. If you miss, you still have a floor jack to compress it if you can not do it by hand.

[@2timegarza583]

Perfect timing off of work while I eat

[@Trak00ma]

I love the cringe intros, keep up the good vids!!!

[@martincunnington2154]

Nice job on the shocks,definitely paint the truck gonna look so much better

[@67Stang]

Good work on getting the shocks installed. You could have jacked up the rear to get the wheels off the ground some and you might not have had to compress the shock to get it to fit on the top mount. As the paint, I am having the same internal argument with myself over my Stang. I think it is really a null point for me. The wife wants it painted. So I am sure she will win. Anyway it is your truck, do with it what you want. You are the one that has to live with and drive it.

[@tbone2859]

Love the enthusiasm! Like you, I like to enjoy what I’m doing. Even when I’m cussing out the engineer who put a bolt somewhere that is absolutely ridiculous ( 2010 Ford Fusion suspension lol) keep up the good work!

[@Eliyah.45624]

The key to mastery is, learning from your mistakes

[@dougeaton2446]

My hats off to you bud!!! Thats the best way to learn to work on cars and truck. Just dive in and do it you'll figure it out eventually and learn alot in the process

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

The nuts are actually metric for both the front and rear shocks. You did a great job on the shocks!!!

[@richvalenzi6232]

Paint it! Nothing like a shiny red Ford. Don’t forget new grommets to mount the bed.

[@gazza6348]

G'day mate, going great ,keep pumping the videos out ,your learning quick mate ,good on you nice to see you must be proud of yourself as at first you must have been out of your comfort zone, very inspiring mate well done ,good luck 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@nicos1737]

Don’t let the haters get to you man keep doing you that’s what makes it authentic and stand out from other KZbinrs love the videos and funny content 💯

[@DanEBoyd]

When I did the shocks on my F150, I used a jack under the frame to lift the frame enough to fit the new shock in place. I didn't get the Bilsteins, I just got the cheap Monroes. But the Monroes are yellow too. I love seeing nice new yellow shocks under a vehicle.

[@sheepdogessentials9653]

Thanks brother, your intro made laugh... water was a good choice...

[@MSKH1970]

dope video Coop

[@VeganGorilla555]

There's never a shortage of mean comments on social media...lol Keep up the good work buddy.

[@sundown...7718]

I would paint the truck !.... The body is super clean ... one of the best looking Ford trucks .

[@bdon42]

Paint it brother ! It’s your truck if the nay sayers don’t like it tough. Your grandpa would love it I’ll bet if it was looking like new, the same thing with the mustang it would look awesome painted. At the end of of the day it only maters what you think of your vehicles so let those haters hate and keep putting out great vids. I’ll still be here watching them.

[@joehardin122]

Good job. Keep going on both of your projects.

[@Fordman7575]

It's your truck, if you want to paint it, then paint it! Next time you have trouble compressing the shocks. Try putting a jack under the rear bumper or on the frame some where. And jack it up and let the suspension droop. You may need to use some wood blocks or something else ( Between the jack and the bumper ) . if your jack doesn't go high enough. That will make it a little easier. And you should really put some anti-seize on the bolts/studs when working on the suspension parts. It will make it so much easier to remove in the future. Other wise the bolts can rust and get stuck in the bushings/sleeves. And before you put the bed back on make sure to paint the underside of the box where it sits on the frame ( where the body mounting bolts go thru. And put anti-seize on the bolts!

[@donnabrowder2431]

If you have not done it, while the bed is off, take the spare off and clean up the hardware. Check the spade tire and clean-up or paint the spare wheel. Keep up the good work. GO Hokies and Canes !!!

[@davidsaunders5959]

Good job man. Only way to learn is to just go for it. You won’t forget the mistakes 😁😁😁😁. Keep em coming.

[@shartne]

Most people dont know it but shocks only last a bout 2 years if you drive your vehicle a lot. The Bilstein shocks supposed to go 50,000 miles. That sure is a lot more than Monroe.

[@diverdown127]

I think that a great video would be for you to do the body work, sanding, priming, door seal replacement, etc and then get a maatco or fact-o-bake paint job to see how good it will look for as inexpensive as possible.

[@stevenchisari9564]

Finished work in my math class early to watch this, good work!

[@MyLife31]

Appreciate you Steven! The next one is gonna be a REAL good one!

[@stevenchisari9564]

@@MyLife31 alright, ill take your word for it!

[@itszach1153]

It's always the best to replace new parts I have multiple car/truck builds always great to replace mostly everything you can

[@BBKERNSALLNhomestead]

Awesome Man Keep up the Great work!!!!! Who cares what you do for a 9 to 5!!!!! It's about have fun and doing what makes you happy!!!!!

[@zackatron925]

I have a 95 with the 5.0 and it’s wayyyyy to far gone to paint but if I could I 100% would. It’s your truck man and I wanna see what you do with it. Good lucky my man!!

[@stevecornelius8612]

Replace the front shocks too, it will handle much better when all 4 corners damp out the same. You’re really going to enjoy that truck...

[@ballito83]

Hello grettings from México 🇲🇽 i also have a 92 F150 supercab, thank you so much for the instructional videos. ✌🏼

[@erikrunas226]

I would suggest painting it, if for no other reason, to protect the sheet metal. I'm not positive, I thought I had heard of a mat finish clear coat so you could keep the weathered look and still protect the body.

[@VectorAxus]

Lmao 10:43 that look you give your wife when she told you so. Good stuff.

[@spacecat7247]

Keep up the good work and try to enjoy the process

[@peterpratt9144]

Keep up the good videos. It looks like you enjoy working on your 2 vehicles.

[@merc-ni7hy]

that truck is well worthy of paint...the hell with that patina crap...

[@geoffreyb3337]

I love the intros

[@joshwilliams6910]

I put kyb gas-a-just shocks on my bronco and they were hard as hell to compress and get lined up in the back and they ride stiff as hell. I swear it they aren’t any better than putting a solid bar of steel in place of them.

[@peterselten500]

Well.done on fixing the car an f150 iv had trucks for 32 yrs an I work on them myself an I noticed you don't have rubber between gas tank an straps on they did from new to stop them from rubbing wholes in tank an possible sparks from metal to metal contact

[@wallysworld5518]

Good job Coach Coop!

[@ocktavian66]

you should replace all the rubber going to that gas tank - will def be easier w/bed off. My truck caught on fire once cause a burst hose - dont make that mistake. Keep up good work!

[@frankiehamilton7983]

You should definitely do the front shocks too with the same brand

[@anthonyorr1000]

Leave the paint! Love the way it looks

[@MrFabbiano77]

You inspire me to start a KZbin and work on cars. My first project will be an 80’s square body... Thank you!

[@MyLife31]

Do it! And let me know when you do please.

[@rogergoodman8665]

I'd paint the truck if it was mine. "Patina" is unsightly. The only vehicles where patina is acceptable is a clapped out rat rod where shiny paint would look out of place. People that like Patina probably also got participation trophy's as a kid. Keep up the good work!

[@juan_uwu93]

Damn, it's looking good!!🔥🔥

[@sheepdogessentials9653]

Don't take those straps off the new shocks till you have them mounted, if you can help it. Those will extend quick when you cut the straps off.

[@arlenmartin8672]

Yep installing new parts is the best

[@MyLife31]

Cool lookin' truck in your profile pic. Is that yours?

[@arlenmartin8672]

Yessir

[@joewaltz2709]

Late to the party, as usual but I like this series.

[@andersmaudal4050]

You have great content in your videos. I would consider painting underneath the bed before putting it on the truck. Greetings from Norway :)

[@evanbowen4221]

Man that diesel in their is so pretty😍

[@CovenGraphics]

A MECHANIC DIAGNOSES A PROBLEM, PARTS CHANGERS CHANGE PARTS

[@geoffreyb3337]

Those look awesome as hell

[@Oyvind88]

Great video😃🇳🇴

[@marct.hernandez9129]

Just like "Kup" said to "Springer" ...."Keep at it my boy helps at hand!"...... ....the TRANSFORMERS the movie...

[@ryanfarrell8763]

Personally I'm all for painting the truck. Though I would say paint it the same red that it came with.

[@dirtroadryder7185]

That NOS bottle for the Stang or f150😁

[@MyLife31]

You'll find out, lol.

[@ronnierigney8867]

Paint the truck back the same color it was when your dad was driving it ,it should mean more to you then an you will take more care of it

[@danderson9881]

If you can, paint it, it just makes it look soo much nicer, just like the frame work you did. If you let it slide, then it just ends up junky.

[@nightrider6769]

Can't see I've heard of the shocks you bought when I was a kid rancho off-road shocks were the go-tos.

[@TheFpsMafia]

Paint it! Make it look like it’s off the lot 😂

[@guillegarza6636]

Nice truck!!

[@diverdown127]

Ha!! Listen to your wife!! I like the silly intros. Bolt one side of the shock in with the strap still on if possible. Snip the strap and as it expands to the correct height quickly slide it on the other mount.

[@josephhooks6973]

If you can't make up your mind on painting it or not. You could always clear cote it

[@tdiscbetween]

I like your vids, wish you much success.

[@victoriadurham29]

Paint it! It will look great!

[@jacobherrera7172]

Not a pro mechanic by any chance but please buy a torque wrench, especially for something like suspension it's important to make sure that's it's tight enough so you don't lose parts somewhere along the road. But love what you're doing to the truck!

[@yusufalsalmei891]

Good luck man keeep up.

[@stangman1268]

the truck looks solid you should paint it make it last longer i don't see any major rust or dents

[@barretoza26]

Bro where have you been we need an update.. im barely watching your videos i currently have the same truck 5.0 1994 4x4 short bed single cab i hope youre back soon

[@omega1575]

Personally I would paint it, I think patina is just the start to rust and as someone from the rust belt, the thought of rust on a car (even if it’s surface) just irks me the wrong way

[@tristanibarra1782]

There's nos in the background lol keep up the good work man

[@ryancollins3227]

What brought me to the channel is the f150. Also patina is a scam. Paint it if you wanna uta your truck my guy

[@Bakersalvageanddestruction]

Hey you should torque bolts back to factory specs instead of just hand tightening like get and torque bar and use one of them and snug them back to factory spec that would help with a lot wear and tarring

[@king302xl7]

I’m hear for the truck lol

[@MyLife31]

There's not many of you, lol! Yet....

[@douglasdutton8579]

Paint it and make her look brand new!!!!

[@michaelyoho4848]

Your hands and especially fingernails are way too clean for a mechanic lol. Looking good, your making great progress.

[@ODBGurl-l9e]

would jacking up the chassis have helped you situate the top mount in without having to strong arm compress it down ?

[@philhunt3908]

I would put new shocks on the front as well they are even important then the back ones and please paint the truck

[@juniorwalcott2893]

I will say to paint it back in the same red colour love your vidieos btw

[@68hotrodrs]

Nice job, keep it up . And I vote paint it !... not a fan of “patina”.... it’s called rust

[@311hitwall]

I would like to get new bolts for the shocks on a 91 but I don't where to get any??

[@ShadyExports]

For the rear shocks if you lifted up the truck and put it on jack stands you wouldn’t have to compress the shock at all

[@bardstables8909]

Paint it. Everything else is painted, why stop now? Glad you're having fun. That's what it's all about.

[@shartne]

Put those old yellow ones on your mustang if they will fit. They look like they are still good.

[@aussiesupersnake6642]

Hey Mate i would paint it as well,never could understand leaving the paintwork thats sitting out in the elements for 40 years

[@Teleman01]

So you didn't have to lift the back of the truck at all?. Just 2 bolts and they came out?

[@mariocardamone1846]

good vidieo paint the truck make it look brand new and it will good practice for panting the mustang cheers from australia