I have been a car mechanic for almost 30years and I find these videos fantastic because I know nothing about trucks or trailer’s but it looks heavy and hard work. Best video’s on KZbin 🍺
@Professional-struggler3 жыл бұрын
👍😁 cheers Damian even my account looks at them mate 😂 all the best mate 🍻
@simonlatham51103 жыл бұрын
At last! How effing refreshing to watch a real person/yootoober who says it nice and straight re negative comments etc. None of us are forced to watch, and if you don't like it, jog on and click on something else! I don't have a TV now. Got fed up with spending £100s a year for licences etc only to be presented with bilge such as I'm A Desperate British Got No Talent Celebrity/Attention Seeking Wannabe Who Can't Dance, Has No X Factor, Voice, Charisma And Wants To Get Out Of Big Brothers House blah yada. I prefer to watch real people doing real things whilst educating and entertaining us...... I was an HGV driver from 1990-2018, and for 9 years was an owner driver, although I always pulled other companies trailers. People like Chris kept my wheels turning throughout, which was always hugely appreciated. This is my first visit to the channel, and it won't be the last. Cheers.
@retiredtruckersgarage.76063 жыл бұрын
collected a few of them sdc trailers around 2003-4 from bradder st in mansfield,you just done a masterclass in wheel bearings lad,geat stuff keep the language lad i love the craic its like being stood in front o the salamander in the garage at the end of the day listening to the fitters
@derrick96353 жыл бұрын
Chris wish ide an ounce of your energy and character. Legend. The world's upside down backwards,,your skill and experience should be fecking well paid for .
@joe90h343 жыл бұрын
What you’ve got to remember mate is that even if God posted a perfect 30 minute video some prick would have a moan about it. Some people are full time moaners and they genuinely get a buzz from bringing others down. 99% of comments I see are people same as me who just like the stuff you post. Keep it up and never change 👍.
@XxBlueSkiesx3 жыл бұрын
In 1 comment you’ve managed to describe 95% of the U.K population 👍🇬🇧
@leebarber55283 жыл бұрын
2 uploads yes please, absolutely smashing this you tube game. Keep doing what you doing mate loving your videos
@vincent55253 жыл бұрын
I did a set of rear shoes and drums last night on an old 55 reg Scania. Both of the drums were seized on solid, to the point where all the jacking points either stripped out, or cracked open the drum. I had to sledge hammer them off, whilst my mate had a crow bar and scaffold tube behind the spigot. I thought to myself "I'm a professional struggler tonight". Keep up the good work mate.
@johndavis91593 жыл бұрын
you are spot on i have mechanic ing for 51 years and that is what we are is strugglers
@alananderson23043 жыл бұрын
Best thing to do with people who moan about you is just completely ignore them, don't reply to them and don't even comment on them. They will soon move onto another channel to see if they can get a rise out of someone else. Keep up the good work Chris.
@stevenhallsworth5839 Жыл бұрын
It's great watching you Chris your whit and humour makes any job you do worth watching. You always brighten up my day. Top man thankyou.keep them coming.
@iancoupe20v433 жыл бұрын
its nice to see a young man that knows what he is doing, old school mechanic
@thewippit87173 жыл бұрын
We dont make each other’s life’s easier Chris.. I thought you was a professional struggler 🤣🤣👌👍 keep doing what your doing don’t change one bit contents great mate.. you tube gold this channel.. 👍👊
@maxlegend82302 жыл бұрын
Professional strugglers we are matey. I work on trucks and trailers or Lorries in New Zealand. Just spend heaps on my time pulling a sized bearing on the SAF axle, yep designing a puller because the customer doesn't want to spend the money on a new hub and bearings but needs to get the drum off to replace the linings. Great video btw, keep up the good work, there's lots of strugglers out there too.
@leebarnard90903 жыл бұрын
Brilliant videos it’s good to see real people on KZbin that tell it as it is
@Professional-struggler3 жыл бұрын
Life has no frills Lee 🤣 it’s a struggle mate. Thanks for the comment pal and cheers for watching 👍
@mattyclemmit3243 жыл бұрын
Loving this channel real genuine down to earth bloke keep up the good work
@johnwilliams-um8rw3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris all I can say is keep them videos coming. And in life you should never ever have to explain yourself to no one. Top tip on how to pack a bearing with grease too. 👍
@mickb62853 жыл бұрын
Just scroll up, ha excellent!! Always enjoy the videos just the way they are mate, no pretense, no BS just good honest struggling.
@stompy633 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Keep doing what your doing, there always some A holes . You always put a smile on the rest of the people watching. Def jog on if your not happy. The rest of us are .happy days.
@Kee-p2n10 ай бұрын
Don't worry about what people think mate, you keep doing what you are doing mate making memories ❤
@MikeGrounds3 жыл бұрын
The discussion about the twig was truly informative thank you.
@martinplayford67863 жыл бұрын
Love it mate. Someone who aint afraid to lose one or two idiots telling you what to do. Keep it up Chris. You are brilliant.
@abbiejones18433 жыл бұрын
You can't please everyone on your tube . Your not the first person to say it. Just keep doing what your doing . And sod the ones that don't like it. Your doing a grand job 👏
@manneroo3 жыл бұрын
Me and my daughter were watching a documentary about bird strikes on aircraft. She said 'why would the birds being on strike cause a plane to crash'. Just thought I'd share that.
@robertmundell55323 жыл бұрын
Keep these videos coming in a hgv mechanic to trade and every day is a school day I’ve learnt little tricks from watching your vids
@Pokemongold883 жыл бұрын
Chris rise above the armchair experts your subs are going through the roof because the channel is great with great content don't change anything we all love it cheers mate
@andrewgrimmett83633 жыл бұрын
I no nothing about cars, trucks ,mechanics, but watch Chris because he’s so funny it’s the best thing on KZbin keep up the great work Chris .
@bostedtap83993 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris, ROR stands for Rubery Owen Rockwell, Rubery Owen is about 130 years old, started in Darlaston, Staffordshire. Factory that welded the spindles to the axles and built the axles was in Wrexham, now moved to Brazil; if anyone is interested. Nice job.
@garethjones80473 жыл бұрын
I was a hgv mechanic for a haulage company when ROR Was on llay industrial estate wrexham. We were located a few hundred yards away on the same road. All our trailers had ROR axles.
@bostedtap83993 жыл бұрын
@@garethjones8047 I worked installing new equipment at JCB Transmission in 89 I think, was that nearby do you know.
@garethjones80473 жыл бұрын
@@bostedtap8399 Jcb is still there now, its about 5 miles from where ROR was, but nowhere near as good a place to work as it used to be.
@bostedtap83993 жыл бұрын
@@garethjones8047 Good to hear, JCB Rocester, Uttoxeter is not well thought of as well, allegedly!, all the best from the Black Country.
@garethjones80473 жыл бұрын
@@bostedtap8399 All the best to you Pal, from North Wales
@sonofliberty923 жыл бұрын
Idk man, it seems like you do quality work to me. Obviously you have to keep the train moving without fucking around. If it wasn't quality, you would have to go back and fix your work all the time. You work hard for your family and you seem to find time to record it which is impressive. Very skilled.
@Mel-ml7eg3 жыл бұрын
Great Video Chris, looking forward to seeing more, good to see real life worker explaining. exactly how its done, and not all that stuff about ticking boxes with a high vis jacket on, just getting on with it, and putting up with it starting to rain as well, tough work, but keep up the good work.
@johnbutler36543 жыл бұрын
chris we love your channel so that bloke that says there is nothing for him sounds like a troll,every thing you do is educational keep it up and ignore the moaners
@themayorofdipshittery36463 жыл бұрын
Love your presenting style, I had years of doing pretty much the same as you’re doing. The job went all to pot when the fancy electronics came in 🤬. Most breakdowns occur now because of crap electrics. Keep up the good work Chris 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@cosmiclass7692 жыл бұрын
I could watch you reading the ingredients from a bottle of water Absolute legend mate
@realmusicreallife3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed to this chanel today . Stumbled on it by accident. I'm a dryer and washer technician and Home diy car mechanic. Different ball game but the thinking out the box is the same. Your a top guy love the videos
@adamromanak76052 жыл бұрын
I’m not a qualified mechanic, but I work along with my brother and try to learn, I’m more interested in trucks and I enjoy the videos, very informative thank you.
@RICHARD.WRIGHT110 күн бұрын
Absolutely enjoy all your video contents. I am also a mechanic and can relate to all your daily struggles with mechanical problems. Bastad bolts, threads and balls ups made by other so called Pro-Mechanics or technicians!!! KEEP IT UP Sir, because the other great thing is you make me laugh so much watching. All the best mate! 😉
@craiggoo73 жыл бұрын
Chris i think your videos are fantastic my professional struggler dont know much about the mechanical side of H.G.V worked in them but watching your videos i learn a lot. If i was ever going to do what you do i would want you to teach me. Keep struggling and keep videos coming
@rcboatlife49073 жыл бұрын
Fair play to you mate .. I love watching your videos !! Always puts a smile on my face .. I have ms an had to give up work but hey ho I'm improveing so fingers crossed I can get back to work... Watching people like you makes me more determined !! Your personality is infectious in the good way lol ... Keep doing what you're doing fella 👌👍
@fatbob7853 жыл бұрын
Im Not even a lorry mechanic but enjoy your videos, keep up the good work chris
@katmanclancy3 жыл бұрын
Deadly M keep2em coming I love watching these. 48 and still learning. Love the banter with you and everyone don't let the .......bring you down
@DorsetAdventure Жыл бұрын
Well said chris !! Woop Woop 30k subs 🎉🎉 much love from Dorset
@davidbray65152 жыл бұрын
Been doing it for years that way Chris for washing machine bearings works a treat 👌
@stevemayne83773 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos, thank you for posting them .
@CC-wr2yo3 жыл бұрын
You'll be at 10k subs in a couple weeks at this rate. Rightly so. Channels a breath of fresh air. Get your mate to get the merch on the go and earn yourself so extra pennies.
@davidsanders28062 жыл бұрын
Spot on pal your channel bloody brilliant
@oliverturner41992 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy these videos, nothing like honest work 👌🏻👌🏻
@jimmyquinn9639 Жыл бұрын
I find your videos are brilliant Chris keep them coming 🚚🚜🚛⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@trevormansfield64953 жыл бұрын
Good explanation Chris.
@LancashireLarks2 жыл бұрын
Haha gotta love those people who tell ya what ya should be doing on ya channel 😂, We get it all the time. I watch loads of ya vids, but never comment coz I know ya a busy lad 😂 stay safe! 👍
@ibisona3 жыл бұрын
Good on description on bearings, I have taught this type of stuff to aircraft landing wheel shops. Just for reference for tapered roller bearings outer races are called cups and inners are cones. Also its good to check the roller ends faces for scuffing and the rib for cracking. Recall that some planes which are turned too tightly would crack the ribs on the bearings.
@Professional-struggler3 жыл бұрын
Thanks home for that, cups and cones I shal make a mental note.....I’ve never had training! what I’ve told you there on that video is what I’ve picked up on over the years so it’s nice to here from someone has experience! Cheers home 👍
@hfraat253 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see more modern vehicles than I worked on 150 years ago.
@grahamjeffrey76093 жыл бұрын
Great videos mate , A nice wee trick I use for removing the full wheel and hub assembly out in the field is to have an old Long Vehicle plate with a bit of oil on it just have the wheel sitting on it and no more and the wheel slides off easily. Definitely save your back mate .
@landroverlandyman3 жыл бұрын
Top answer from a top bloke. Keep doing what you do my friend. 👍
@garrybeard77183 жыл бұрын
I have learnt a lot from your videos im not a mechanic but I find your video very interesting. Well done bud. 😃
@simongriggs43513 жыл бұрын
Chris don't worry about the now it alls I can't see them doing it love your videos thanks
@jamesowen54923 жыл бұрын
I’m learning loads from you and the comments! I’ll soon be a professional struggler
@jamietaylor37753 жыл бұрын
It's not a mid life crisis unless you buy a boat or sports car ! (I'm looking for a boat), also can you teach us some tricks or hacks for easier welding ? Love watching your vids to see the way you do things, I used to be an agri mechanic. If only you and KZbin were around back then ! Keep em coming bud.
@babanmhamad26403 жыл бұрын
Well said Chris, first of all you are the only one here that does what it says on the tin! If they don't like it ,they can jog on...I respect what you do. Am just gutted am not in your trade. But I have got and acquired 19 years experience in building and construction . I,ll be more than happy to help out if needed .I have been struggling myself in my trade since recession 2009. I have been grafting then just to make ends meet. I completely understand you chris.
@user-rw2um8ro2p3 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris
@dazwright87803 жыл бұрын
Watching from Canada Chris, love all your videos, keep up the great work
@jamie669166913 жыл бұрын
Great Video Chris, just keep doing what your doing. Very entertaining to watch.
@deano73823 жыл бұрын
Lovely little rant there Chris and well said mate big 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 from me
@cliffordcox8573 жыл бұрын
Well done Chris you are the business
@shellez1013 жыл бұрын
Funny how we focus on 1 negative comment but have 1000 positive comments , don’t feed them with a reply they ain’t worth your time . Cheers mate .
@paulmurray7503 жыл бұрын
Good honest graft, keep it up mate. Great content.
@stevemayne83773 жыл бұрын
Great content Chris , I really enjoy your videos,
@EGCC42843 жыл бұрын
I love the fact your wife reads your KZbin page comments. Hello Mrs Allen
@aimeemortimore95253 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋😊
@EGCC42843 жыл бұрын
@@aimeemortimore9525 is this Alans wife PR
@aimeemortimore95253 жыл бұрын
@@EGCC4284 not quite sure who Alan is, or his wife for that matter.. I am how ever soon to be Mrs Allen 😊
@EGCC42843 жыл бұрын
@@aimeemortimore9525 sorry I meant Chris’s wife, or soon to be wife
@tegurs3 жыл бұрын
chris you are a top lad well done
@markbingle3953 жыл бұрын
Keep doing what your doing your a legend
@keithcassidy17523 жыл бұрын
I want to see a vid on “packing away” in your clean tidy van 😂😂😂
@lrdisco20052 жыл бұрын
Needed a 41mm deep impact socket to do a ball joint. Ordered it up, used it, went to put it in my socket drawer, right next to the 41mm socket I already had .
@Professional-struggler2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 can never have to many 41mm sockets
@125sm33 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris, hope your cash flow issue gets sorted pronto.
@JK-we1dr Жыл бұрын
Love it… keep it up buddy
@RichardJW13 жыл бұрын
right on........love the content and the banter :-)
@adamhession34783 жыл бұрын
This channels blowing up, class , seems every day or 2 there's another thousand subs, fair play to you, keep it up
@gezkeable62203 жыл бұрын
You make , life easier, TOP MAN 😎
@unclefranko24523 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, for someone starting out in the trade you videos are brilliant. Carry on the way you are Anyone not happy sod em Regards Frank
@frazerwiggins56163 жыл бұрын
Real tube !! Keep up the good work
@adminoffice89933 жыл бұрын
What bearings are you using here?, need the number for mine, on ROR Axles with drums.
@Paul-XCIV23 жыл бұрын
Chris please put the guard back on your grinder and wear some specs, when grinder discs shatter they are lethal! The 1mm discs in particular are prone to breaking.
@ItAlwaysHasToBePerfect3 жыл бұрын
Don't know what you were watching. Where Chris was showing how to cut the decking plank fasteners the grinder HAD a guard on, as did the smaller grinder sitting on the deck, and Chris was wearing safety glasses.
@Paul-XCIV23 жыл бұрын
@@ItAlwaysHasToBePerfect Yes, but I'm talking about removal of the mud guard.
@johnandmargaretjones95323 жыл бұрын
Interesting video Chris . Keep them coming 👍
@jamiemorgan71683 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoy the content mate. I'm a qualified maintenance fitter! dreaming of a job in the HGV game! Keep up the content mate! Jamie x
@seanmc69573 жыл бұрын
Great tips ☺
@nopatience14173 жыл бұрын
Love the channel keep doing what you’re doing
@ThunderStorm_Dreams3 жыл бұрын
good old rant mate. well said. top video as usual
@MarkHenson-mt9nq8 ай бұрын
Top man chris I do love you channel top man
@nigelgreen53662 жыл бұрын
hiua chris. to pack bearings i used an air greaser wit a volvo door hinge greaser end on it. one psst between each roller fully greased bearing, half the time. sorted man.
@nigelgreen53662 жыл бұрын
from a now retired (thankfully) trailer tech. love the craick man
@davidchandler96423 жыл бұрын
These a great vids. Fair play. Serious operator haha
@jamesdunican1750 Жыл бұрын
Top man Chris 100% right
@brentsmith56472 жыл бұрын
I love learning
@wally45873 жыл бұрын
Love the content 👌
@davidbray65152 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed Chris absolutely awesome content 👏 👌 love it 😀
@liam112276543 жыл бұрын
Nice technique using the old race to fit the new one I usually use a little brass bar and can be a pain getting it started sometimes
@keithhilton15642 жыл бұрын
Fitters at the bus company use a plastic Cataloy spatula for the grease Chris.
@peterdyer4773 жыл бұрын
i was wondering when you was on next chris another day in the life of chris the proffessional struggler and merch channel lol.
@richardscrivens84253 жыл бұрын
Legend mate ! Grate videos grate content from a fellow professional struggler !!
@stihl09033 жыл бұрын
Good job Lad.
@Georgiee.and.Dan.3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant two in one night bring on more pal
@Chris-jy3dm Жыл бұрын
Chris your content is great take no notice of the naysayers whoo whoo😂
@struminitmarc1163 жыл бұрын
Quality mate!!!
@kimbo00001003 жыл бұрын
i love your channel some people just twat love watching them i m tyre fitter