Neglected Off-Road Maintenance

[@thecorruptedbit5585]

Turning necessary vehicle maintenance into a youtube series - now that is efficiency

[@SuperfastMatt]

Honestly, it's the only way it will get done.

[@oddball_the_blue]

I thought it was always a problem for future Matt?

[@troy3456789]

I think most of this was repair and modification; not maintenance.

[@thomgt4]

@@oddball_the_blue we're getting to the age of future Matt it would appear

[@sandasturner9529]

Same

[@gsmdo8836]

"A welder - and money, probably" Words to live by... 🤣😂🤣

[@tennis8082]

Putting sendcutsend so smoothly in to a sentence is just an art. Congratulations

[@vincentguttmann2231]

I mean, he's genuinely using their service, so it's not as if he has to find an awkward sponsor (did they even sponsor this?) segue

[@crunchysoup406]

@@vincentguttmann2231 pretty sure it’s sponsored

[@crunchysoup406]

@@vincentguttmann2231 but he and pretty much everyone else genuinely likes them

[@ajosepi1976]

@@crunchysoup406 I used Send Cut Send and am really happy with what I got. I WISH I were sponsored. 😅

[@crunchysoup406]

@@ajosepi1976 we all do 😂

[@michaelprice3031]

Pro tip: you can use the battery charger's NiMH mode to boost the low cell group until it is above 2.5V, then switch to the Li-Ion mode to finish charging.

[@32BitJunkie]

Doesn't voltage that low mean the cell is ruined forever? I know that's the case for lithium polymers, that would be a fire hazard

[@davidbalfour3390]

@@32BitJunkie not good but at least it's working again. These cells will probably fail again. A bench power supply works well for this also and a cheap one is cheap.

[@anidiotinaracingcar]

@@32BitJunkie I've "saved" a few lithium cells like that

[@njipods]

@@32BitJunkie yeah if it ever gets that low it's done forever.

[@1943vermork]

@@32BitJunkie Futur random Fire hazard is my biggest fear when it comes to saving lithium ion battery. It’s a feel good moment of “I just saved 100$” to “why my house is a pile of ashes” But TBH, I can’t help to save 100$

[@exciting-burp]

It's so good to see a 4x4 being used for things other than picking up kids

[@talltale9760]

Like the poor g wagons that get regulated to driving to the outlet mall.

[@Agedude]

@@talltale9760 *relegated

[@darekmistrz4364]

@@Agedude I'm pretty sure he is talking about a future when 4x4s are regulated only for driving to outlet malls. He is living in the future

[@Agedude]

@@darekmistrz4364 I mean, if you drive your 4x4 inside the mall, that counts as off-road, right?

[@darekmistrz4364]

@@Agedude Only if you put it in 4-Low

[@KonaSatori]

Great video! Looking forward to pt. 3 & 4 & 5 & 6

[@michaelthebigaussie]

You forgot about 7&8&9&10&11&12, i think they will be awesome too

[@jimsubtle886]

I don't think I could handle another part to this series, but I am eagerly waiting on the edge of my seat for part 4. I hear that is where the plot finally starts to develop.

[@barryhansen3168]

The character development is really coming along well in this series, if not the parts development. I await with baited breadth.

[@Andrew_Fernie]

If you want your facia to match your wiring, you could affix it with a 3" woodscrew and a penny washer made from a penny.

[@AdBul_]

Self tappers are literally for that, dont even need to drill the penny first!

[@AntiVaganza]

@@AdBul_ I think it would make more sense for a YT creator to then weld a penny to a woodscrew;)

[@kennyd6378]

I love the immediate 2:10 segway from the main goal into solving another issue.

[@Zerocool818]

The Icon strut top hat breaking is very common, Icon updated the design themselves quietly and don't mention it until you call in saying it broke. Seen a few of them snap now, seems its affecting kits that were about 4-5 years old or so. The update is slightly beefier and improved materials

[@RealJimSkinner]

10:29 You’ll get better paint adhesion in the future with some nice radii on your corners. Corners put higher stress on the coating and can be an initiation point for chipping.

[@jfu5222]

So, sharp edges cause stress on truck bed liner as well!

[@Hawk7886]

@@jfu5222 nature just really hates stress risers

[@d00dEEE]

It's stress risers all the way down...

[@PocketGameplaysBR]

Just wanna say, your videos sound SO GOOD with hi-fi headphones, thanks for taking the effort to record them with a good mic

[@barryhansen3168]

The production values are really, really good. Thank you Superfast Matt!

[@azyfloof]

I'm guessing you sprinkled powder sugar on things to give the surface more of a texture to ease 3D scanning :D The fiducials at the end gave me a clue

[@DIY-V12]

Glad to see you applied the most important thing when removing seized bolts - patience.

[@ericp.9497]

100%! My two favorite tools for seized bolts: 1. PB Blaster and 2. A night's sleep.

[@cliveclapham6451]

That’s not wiring, 🎉 It’s knitting ❤

[@ChuckUnderFire]

Knowing where to stop trying to “fix” an off-road rig and leave it in a state that doesn’t hurt your feelings when you take it off-road again is a genuine skill. It takes experience and failure to do well.

[@stevejohnson1685]

a) You have friends (at least one, anyway) willing to help you pound on your Forerunner - congrats! b) Yak shaving. Nice digression to DeWalt battery maintenance. c) Thanks for the hint about Long Beach Toyota. There are some other dealers (one in Kansas) that are "reasonable" as well.

[@chickenrules1043]

I'm a programmer - I have no interest in 4x4's I have no clue what a spanner does... my friends call me one occasionally, but YT recommended this video and it was great! Subbed and Liked :)

[@Stout936]

I'm a programmer, and I'm wondering what that has to do with whether or not you like 4x4's

[@barryhansen3168]

I'm a programmer, an offroader, owned a 4Runner many years and enjoy dry humor. These videos check all my boxes. Delightful.

[@volvok7749]

Settling for the laziest acceptable solution seems like a common theme between Matt's repairs and programming, smart, YT algorithm is smart...

[@artinist]

Dang you need aftermarket bump stops (Perry Parts Are the best) and I strongly recommend Taco tab alignment bolt. Both are inexpensive relatively. Props on the comedy!

[@rob46thedoctor]

This reminded me of that intro of Malcolm when Hal just wanted to change a lightbulb and ended up pulling the engine out of the car.

[@TheInsaneTD]

What is going to feel like to do the headlamp that's it in my car ATM. Matt's helping me procrastinate on it.

[@touching_grass]

I think this might be my favorite channel on KZbin. Every single video is so entertaining and well done.

[@darwinskeeper421]

9:21 "Be skeptical of advice you get on youtube." I heartily agree, that's why I go to youtube car channels for entertainment, not advice.

[@CreaminFreeman]

Holy hell the fixing the Dewalt battery segment!! I've got, what appears to be, a similar issue with one of my Kobalt 80V batteries not accepting a charge in a similar way. I was too scared to try the "plug 2 batteries together" method. I don't know much about electronics, but that segment has me wanting to find out so I can fix it now...

[@zykotec]

I have to admit, now I'm really curious about that future video. That powdered sugar and that red thing in the background looks promising :)

[@JessSimpson1313]

Oh I bet your neighbors love you. Can't wait for the next video!

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

I was thinking that when he was flashing his off-road lighting down the street, lol

[@sayethwe8683]

the white dust is definitely him 3d-scanning the suspension arm.

[@GXKid06]

I would watch a part 3

[@jacklougheed4561]

Being the current neglecter of a 1995 wrangler I am doing my fair share of heavily postponed maintenance. Frame is in rough shape, brake lines were rusting through, everything that could get old and wear out is. Axle bearing are dying as are seals, radiator is leaking, tires are dry rotted, leaf springs are bending/cracking, skid plate is crushed flat, exhaust is pinched closed, seat brackets were “custom”. But it makes for a lot of fun with gears, lockers, a little lift, and 33s.

[@spinnetti]

There's something so satisfying about fixing up old things - its more satisfying than having something new. I think its the pushing back against entropy. I spend lots of time thinking about the next fix or mod on my beaters, and none at all on my car that many others only dream of. Time to get another beater lol.

When you find yourself watching stuff you truly don't give a toss about, just because it's brilliantly written / narrated / made - it's time to subscribe.

[@VulpeculaJoy]

My front right suspension also recently broke while skiing down a mountain in the wettest snow imaginable. It was +5°C... at 7000ft... in January. Greetings from the hospital. Suffice to say, I wish it was as easy to fix a broken ankle, as it is to swap a rod end. Do your maintenance. Your body will thank you just as much as your car.

[@codyjepsen2031]

As someone who is currently procrastinating working on their sequioa.. this hit home.

[@88gaspa88]

Small tip on the lithium battery charger, it should also have a NiMH charge program, that program can start charging from 0v, so you can use that program until you reach 3v on the Cell, then switch to lithium charge program.

[@BFSFISHINGCHANNEL]

Awesome to see the runner back on the channel!!! Gotta love redoing control arms and bushing… 😅

[@camer140]

Love they way you talk about and present this. It’s exactly how it happens in my head so the story telling just melts into my thoughts.

[@martinshoosterman]

Fun story about the tip you gave at 9:05. I was talking to a guy a few years ago who works for some rich guy with a massive car collection, which included a Veyron. He Bassically gave the exact same advice, as there was a small part on the veyron that broke (if I remember correctly, and I certainly don't as this conversation happened about 4 years ago, I think it was some button, or turn signal stick, or maybe vent component). Anyways he was smart enough to go to a VW dealership with the exact part number in hand, and without answering the question of what car the part was for. Ended up paying something like $20.

[@celivalg]

You know, I think you are doing the right thing by asking yourself "how much laziness can I get away with?"

[@gregvanderboom5011]

Powdered sugar dust everywhere reminds me of my shop. I cut up sheets of styrofoam insulation to insulate a 40 ft shipping container shop anex. I've swept, vacuumed, blown compressed air, and vacuumed again and again but the white powdery dust continues to appear. Land speed record body? Who knows... But all will be revealed on another video. Thank you for the video I appreciate you!

[@mtnorgard]

I got a 97 Nissan Pathfinder and this video is giving me flashbacks of slowing replacing every suspension component

[@keithviolette5870]

My guess is the powdered sugar was the result of a bit too much fire somewhere else in your garage, prompting the need to use a fire extinguisher...

[@teamidris]

I think the front skid plate should be hinged with a spring and a shock so the truck slams down on that instead of the bump stops.

[@fddriver02]

Icon is known for this issue. They’re design allows for a tab bit more travel but then the top plate is weak. Also thank you for the parts tip. I was paying more at Crown in Ontario.

[@1slow370]

@1:14 would have been hilarious if you started with the backup camera

[@OlafurArons]

I would advise also replacing the other front dash speaker since they're cheap as it relieves you of the headache that is replacing either the head unit and/or power amplifier later down the line due to damage from different speaker impedances.

[@aspect42]

I'm glad you promote Send Cut Send. They're an excellent resource, reasonably priced, and have quick turnaround. Also, they send end of year updates about finding raccoons in their ceiling, so there's that haha

[@anthonyrawsthorne656]

Superb, It's good to know, we ain't the only ones, that have to fix stuff, to be able to fix the stuff you want to be fixing...

[@_jamb_]

4:42 Can you pls tell me what is so bad about this bolts. It is a 12,9 so it should hold a lot more than the normal 8,8. A hex key is a strong connection for a wrench in my eyes. I am curious and like to learn more.

[@aldenbrom4085]

Should have used overbody coating instead of underbody coating.

[@rozijntje]

Can we all take a moment to appreciate what this man is doing? His cocktail of laziness, engineering, humour, self-knowledge, questionable working methods and self-confidence always makes you want more. It's like taking drugs*, but it's free every time and there's always a new load coming. (*no experience, I have been told) I can barely even change a light bulb, but Matt makes me feel like I can build a car with a toothpick, shoelaces, and duct tape by watching his videos. I can't even cut meat myself anymore, my wife has to do this. Not because I can't, but simply because Send cut send baby.

[@DoRC]

Just FYI forcing a over discharged lithium battery to charge is asking for trouble. Internal cell damage occurs when the cell drops below a certain voltage which can result in rapid catastrophic failure of the battery at any time in the future without additional warning. That's why the charger didn't want to charge it. Also important to realize that the cells that were over discharged were almost certainly over discharged for a reason. Usually this happens when a cell is going bad. This is another reason to not force discharged cells to charge..

[@Iowa599]

EZouts can be easy! Use 3/8 square to tap square (tapered, ez-outs are also this way) sockets from Snap On, an impact driver, and heat.

[@Tanner731]

shock tower cracking is very common in toyotas, the shock has a ton of force on it at full bump, you should reconsider the reinforcement plates. also Im sure those shocks with a spacer are a temporary thing but those will 100% bottom out and transfer the impact into the towers. also add in some durobumps for a bit more of a progressive bump out than the stock bumps

[@TobyOHara]

Absolutely love the battery repair bit. I hope people are taking notes

[@jonathangehman4005]

That fascia is 2 holes and a ziptie from "better than new". You could even do it on the end inside the wheel arch so no one would see. Next time I'm by your house I'll just do that for ya'. Let's see, what else is still on the list... All Hail

[@SpirosAliprantis]

I love the realistic approach on your videos, like how you start with something and things escalate really fast. 😋🤣

[@michaeld1770]

that reminds me i have some things to do on the land cruiser. sure the high today is 12 but........well spring is coming.

[@jimrobcoyle]

Left handed drill bits for Righty Tighty bolts work, too.

[@Whomobile]

I like the random shots in 4:3 for real

[@robertwoodliff2536]

Re light bar ...... glad to hear you purchased the high church set with the optional choir boy .., they also do a very good constant red tail light .., but you have to get a rude screen to mount it in ... not the best for Cd value ..!

[@dundeeecroc]

I'm sticking with my 1985 Toyota 4runner Sr5 5 speed on factory front SFA. gets 22mpg on 35's with 5:29 gearing and original 22re engine. nothing breaks.

[@Zophus1]

This "just good enough" method of yours is... fascinating

[@gtown_ahk]

I see some scanning markers and developer spray. A tip I took from the Tesla metrology team is to put the scanning markers on some painters tape so they can be used across multiple projects since those markers are very expensive

[@pork_cake]

Regarding dealer parts, spot on- I've always wondered why Auburn VW up in WA has parts for half the cost of my local dealer.

[@berkesinanyetkin5722]

I love this guy, sums up everything about engineers so well.

[@jasonjavelin]

I’m finally to a point where I can buy my own nice tools and have done to DeWalt. This battery repair section was very informative even though I’m not having any issues

[@accordv6er]

I love this. I'm like 2 months into my SRT8 suspension. Wish I had filmed excerpts to do an in the style of video 😂 the rear axles were stuck. A lot. So I melted them. A lot. Like enough I had to go get more torch fuel. Then found out no one makes them anymore and I have to get them from Dodge. After 2 sets of bearings 3 sets of axles and many many trips to the store. The GX470 should be simpler... Right?

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

When I get overwhelmed by my growing to-do list, I just start a different one.

[@blainehale]

"Hammering loads into threads" is my new euphemism. Thanks for that.

[@thecheese302]

oh the wiring nest.i have one majot one in my throttle body fuel injection, and i keep wanting to fix it but the car runs....... thanks fr the laughs and the support for junky wiring everywhere.

[@williamsnyder193]

You might know this already but when a rechargeable battery cell drops to a low voltage (say less than 2V), it can be significantly damaged by charging at the normal rate (0.5C+). If you have a DC power supply with current limiting I would recommend trickle charging the specific cell back up independently. Something like 50mA would be good. If it doesn't take charge at all and reads 0.0V it is likely that the CID popped.

[@zalllon]

Love the deadpan humor, keep this channel going I’ll keep watching

[@yaseentwati7737]

You can change a different firmware in those chargers ( if u have the tools) to remove the undervoltage locks and a get a few other features Not that i recommend you do that, but comes in handy sometimes

[@SharkyMoto]

oh you unveilled the scanner... yes its awesome, you will love it, but it needs a beefy pc, no chance with an old laptop, but the scans it produces are highly dimensionally accurate and the software works really nicely too!

[@althejazzman]

If it's any consolation, I have a Porsche 924 in the UK, and different dealerships offer different discounts and more thorough levels of help finding parts, even though they all come from the same place!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

I can't believe you're neighbourhood has those awesome Madagascan Dragon trees !

[@hight3chredneck]

I was eyeballing that scanner, waiting patiently to see how good it is.

[@petergamache5368]

I love how the solution to "Abysmal wiring" was essentially just adding a few more zip ties.

[@henryD9363]

Regarding the low voltage battery cells in the pack. In another KZbin video, can't remember the creator, he discovered that when a battery is not in use for a long time, there is a drop in voltage of an interior cell or pair of cells. This voltage drop prevents recharging. This is because that particular cell is used to run the maintenance electronics inside the battery. Anyways, there is a perpetual load on one pair and this will cause it to drop below the rechargeable state. Has this battery not been in use or charge for a long time? I think his battery was also a DeWalt

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Matt! Thanks for making it.

[@Tapperje16]

Thanks for making these video's, they do make my day eveytime i see one pop-up in my feed!

[@danielhildebrand5717]

almost fucking lost it when I thought it was going to be a 12 minute long battery repair video.

[@171apples171]

I must say... The black oxide covered bolts look REALLY good when used on old Briggs and Stratton engines lol man they look mean holding the sump cover on

[@TilmanBaumann]

Those chargers are quite happy to charge a dead cell if you put them into NiMH mode. Then they just pump in the amperage requested. Works, but don't walk away from it. ;)

[@am55255]

When this took an immediate left hander into battery repair I knew we were in for a good time.

[@jakemarshall5457]

Btw a way to revive dead batterys with one of thoes chargers is to put it in NIMH or NICD mode there's not really a voltage requirement and I've revived stuff doing that trick

[@justinboivin2599]

hey matt just to let you know you can get a steel version of the upper eye adapter for the coil over from Dirtking for a decent price.

[@salamander5703]

Looks like there may have been a fatigue crack in the damper top mount starting from where the bolt thread emerges into the radius with the flange - the lighter coloured arc visible at 4:07. May also be just where it has rubbed after breaking, but worth a second look and at the one on the other side. Maybe the cast part is flexing under load because of the chunk cut out to go around the hydraulic connection at the top of the damper. Your reinforcing plate which you didn't fit might help support things here!

[@Bob_too]

The Dewalt Battery’s are 18V and marked as such in Europe. The same batteries in USA are marketed as 20V, but guess what, they are the same inside so no surprises you found 18V. Both are interchangeable, electrically and the connection slot. The silver lining for USA customers are that the Dewalt batteries are cheaper than here in Europe.

[@MarkBlance]

All hail the algorithm! Love the videos. Your delivery is one of my favorites on KZbin. Please continue.

[@crionidel]

Please future matt bless us with a part three at some point this year 🙏🙏

[@tristandeming8925]

Causally crosses “oil change” off the list without doing it 😂

[@SuperfastMatt]

It’s probably fine. I’ll get it on the next 3000.

[@tetrakite]

SERIOUS sense of humor ! Love it !

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Not using inserts or a through sleeve with nuts/bolts/washers on aluminium… That was basically bound to happen. You can’t put that kind of side loading on a stress riser like a thread and not have it crack eventually.

[@stonefreak5763]

You're the best channel I know, thx man for keeping up the content...

[@mookieandme2137]

5:06 "hammering loads"

[@Pepper_Noodles]

If at first you don't succeed, lower expectations. Congrats of finishing the off-road rig.

[@PontiacPOWA]

I do the exact same thing with my automotive to do lists "eh, good enough"

[@kiwi4998]

Nooooo but I need a third part

[@satibel]

If your battery is misbehaving, recharging a cell that's under 1V is only a temporary fix, it will die soon. But the good news is you can get a cheap spot welder, and get some good cells for a lot less than the new battery ( it seems this one is 5s 2p, so at 4 bucks a cell you'll be down 40 instead of 90) You may not actually need the spot welder if you get pre-tabbed batteries.

[@colinsmith6340]

New superfastmatt video! all work stops. must watch.

[@peter-hr1gl]

Your sarcasm is only exceeded by your good looks. HA. I love your wry sense of humor. Not a mech eng or car guy, but get enough out of your banter to keep me subscribed and smiling. Thanks.