Putting the New AIR LOCKERS to the Test!

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As we gear up to head to the Rubicon in California at the end of the month, the Taco needed a couple upgrades including new air lockers. In this episode, watch as Paul installs and tests them out!
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[@orangepickel2]

Well looks like you have things locked up pretty good there. The little compressor could and the junkyard tank was able to make one hold 150 psi and not blow up.

[@jaydee7017]

Paul, in one of your videos will you discuss the benefits of a two stick transfer case and what it takes to install and/or convert one? What is front wheel dig? Thanks

[@berryreading4809]

Hey paul (unless I missed it) you should definitely consider adding a check valve in the tank where the compressor line comes in... if not those pumps burn up much faster, or they get worn and start leaking past the cylinder causing it to cycle constantly, after burning through a couple 12v compressors I stole one off an old pancake compressor, but new ones of all different thread sizes are cheap as chips on Amazon 👍

[@1nvisible1]

*Junkyard air tank with chisel scars outside and rust inside about the last thing I'd stand crotch high next to while it was filling with air. Those things routinely fail because they weren't drained for years and grenade through 2x4s in people's garages.*

[@DADDYO3]

I like that you guys get the kids involved. Thats how they learn.

[@Atlanticsoutheasthillbilly]

Just trying to get them to hang around is getting hard at that age. Its cool that they still want to hang out with dad. Good work paul

[@kylancook3477]

When done right they will value being around, but I do agree it is hard!

[@zupp.social]

Yeah, one day Paul will be like Ed and his kid the doing the vlog.

[@ToddAdams1234]

Yes 👍. That’s how I learned how to do most of the things that I’m capable of doing.

[@ChuckHickl]

Lord knows I was my dad's Landon at that age. I'm 56 now and I'm still Landon when him and I work together but that's okay to me now!

[@harryellis8873]

Paul love the way you work they always say a good mechanic can fix anything and you have proved that well done fabrats

[@JP-ou8yb]

Love how you improvise with parts needed instead of buying them.

[@thomasgraham5842]

a reguler migiver

[@electrontube]

absolutely. He doesn't use new parts he doesn't need. That tank? from the dump, and he'll make it work better than it came from a factory.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

He learned that from grandpa Sherm.

[@IR-nq4qv]

That's a fine engineering and quality factory install Paul,👍👍its even nicer to see it work as good it should. Gotta' say, I enjoy seeing you and your son working together, makes the videos more enjoyable. I admire your laid back approach of being a dad, mentor and a buddy all at the same time, that's "Too Kool For Skool" in my opinion..., I suspect all of this comes from Grand Dad. Kudos to your son on a great video, editing and content.

[@bc30cal99]

Morning all. Up here across the medicine line we've got a brand of cut off wheels, abrasives and drill bits called Walter. The Walter drill bits were the one's I'd keep hidden for millwright work whenever possible. Way back when Makita sold drill bits and they were decent too.

[@Rx7man]

at the shop I was at we had Nachi drill bits bought in bulk, are they the best drill bit? probably not, but they're a good, affordable one I've been buying a few sizes of carbide bits, really brittle but sometimes you need a really hard, sharp bit (drilling out broken studs especially)

[@tuddsmithers7101]

“Mostly clean” I love it great video I learned some stuff and enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing!

[@jackmoyer2174]

Every time that you mention a dump find I am reminded of my early childhood where we often came home with as much as we left at the dump! Can’t do that at today’s transfer station.

[@larrybreuer4495]

With the amount of heat you gave that fitting, I doubt there is too much galvanize left! LOL. Also...kinda worried about that chuck sticking down like that. There is a rock out there somewhere that is going to take it as a challenge. 👍👍❤️

[@yomauser]

He said that he will cover it with something against the mud, it will work against rocks too i guess.

[@jasonh4167]

Lol i guess it's soft there? I wasn't sure though? Thanks for the clarification....awsome vid play safe, keep her rubber side down! ✌

[@richardelliott9511]

@@yomauser I missed that part too, sorry

[@yomauser]

@@richardelliott9511 Sorry?!... apology for what? But I think Paul was talking only about the compressor anyway.

[@LooseGravel14]

Made a tank for my Ram. 5 “ pvc, mounts to the floor against the frame. Works great, easy, no rust and completely out of the way.

[@72chargerse72]

That will be handy for airin up tires ( when your done wheelin) too.

[@michaelvassily4707]

I am a mechanical design engineer (by day) and LOVE watching your videos ...my biggest pet peeve with the other engineers that I work with is analysis paralysis!! they over think things so much that its hard to get things done... I watch this 'show' and yall just do it! I love that.... now, I could critique some of the things that I have seen but I'm NOT going to do it - because yall do things based on your experience, and well... its working... I will say it again, I love watching your videos!! MV

[@michaelhendricks9229]

I grew up on a farm and taught myself to weld and work metal, and then went off to college to get my BS in Mechanical Engineering. Some of my classmates literally did not know which way you turned a standard bolt to tighten it, and would miss extremely simple aspects of a design (like, hey this is going to hit that so it won’t work) simply because they had never actually built anything and gained that experience of failure! I know exactly what you are referencing and have always chalked it up mostly to how folks grew up and the experiences they had going hands on.

[@larrybe2900]

@@michaelhendricks9229 That may explain some of the mechanic's nightmare at repairing vehicles.

[@michaelhendricks9229]

@@larrybe2900 Oh I am sure. That combined with cost, weight, safety, and space constraints lead to the mechanic’s nightmare taking a far back burner.

[@عليالميسري-س9س]

Thank you for your support. Keep it up. We love you. Beautiful family

[@joannwidney2764]

We are new to KZbin and Utah. We live FabRats and Matt’s Recovery. Ya’ll bring such excitement and joy to our lives. We love, love, LOVE Michelle’s laugh. We love your love and respect for your family and your community. You are good people. Keep on jeepin ! You make this old couple happy. Don and Jo Widney. Millcreek Utah

[@davidsnow1481]

So glad everything went smoothly for you that hill you climbed was steep and soft. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.

[@meltingpointau]

sutton drill bits from Australia are some of the best you will come by.

[@ae80typed]

Good camera work! Very few things beat wheelin' on a weekend. I had many things I wanted to comment on but I lost all of them after I could not unsee the toothpick jammed in Paul's A-pillar. So many questions lolololol keep at 'em Fab Rats. Can't wait to watch your California outing!

[@sebastiend.5335]

Thanks for another video. Best channel on the net! (Together with MORR of course!)

[@davidadams6012]

Thank you for great advice and showing us how to do it would love to see more videos but understand you have to make a living doing other stuff to support your family much respect

[@savagecustomz.3300]

I as a elk hunter always wanted to hear the stories on the elk sheds and heads up in to the shop loft.

[@FabRats]

Wonder no more...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2HNgnqHiK6LmpI

[@savagecustomz.3300]

Truly a Man Cave. ❤️🙈💥😍

[@goodguygto]

Hey Fabulous!, Fantastic!, 🐀's!!, at 3:23 you mention!!, you know what we're missing???, I say, "A Mountain Dew", in your hand!!!😮😮😮

[@recasper55]

Looking forward to the bumper build... Love how Landon? is by your side.... Awesome father son times......

[@johnm-grumpygrampa2651]

such a talented fella, along with his family + friends, all get to join in - such a pleasant environment

[@keniferusxj7047]

I really like you’re work Paul..especially making junk into useful stuff...this channel is humble and I respect that...you’re cousins channel is becoming kinda like a Hollywood channel🤣.. Thanks for staying real 👍👍

[@TrzCharlie]

My favorite drill bit is the one in my tool box that doesn't show signs of my burning it to a crisp.

[@paulabes4220]

Hey Paul great video once again. I have ARB air lockers in my ZJ I love them I have three switch's compressor, front and rear mounted in the console easy to reach. All I can say is I love them the are awesome. I have been running them straight off the pump but have wanted to add a tank this was great and gave me some good ideas thanks...

[@tomstepanowicz6191]

Good job with the camera Land. I like how you followed your dad drilling up through the truck bed.

[@Deadcntr]

KZbinr Project Farm tests products. He did a great job of testing drill bits. The results are pretty convincing that speed and feed are the major factors that effect the life of a bit. As long as you are not going cheap most bits are about the same.

[@blackhd92]

35 years of "testing" drill's.Feed's and speed's are critical but the statement that most drill's are about the same couldnt be any further from the truth than the sun is from the moon.When you are drilling thousand's of holes in a machining center every week at high rpm and fpm you learn "most" drill's (not called a bit,a bit is used with a brace ) are not about the same.

[@johnratliff]

Hi we have to tell you about our story.Due to Covid-19 we had a double tragedy in our family. We had weeks of staying in the house.You (fabRats) and(Matt’s off road towing healed us . You make people feel like there family

[@Odins-Dad]

Super excited to see the Rubicon Video and hopefully you get some good footage! You're making me want to get my Xterra SAS on 35's. I got stranded in Hurricane a couple weeks ago because I broke all my steering and a motor mount on Toquerville falls trail lol! I love that your editor pokes fun at you and that Lan is getting pretty good behind the camera. Ask things to your audience that you want them to comment on, it's fun reading the comments to see peoples opinion...... but audience engagement helps the algorithm.

[@teamidris]

3/8 drill bit. Same over here, 10mm is the go-to drill size. And 8mm, which is is a massively popular bolt :o) *10mm hole for M8 bolts because that’s a healthy amount of clearance ^-^

[@OmarWaseen1983]

Paul, you always do great engineering, will appreciate it if you make another video of how you installed the air system to the front-end locker.

[@TrzCharlie]

Love the precision hammer work! Matt could take a lesson from that.

[@traceylocke8690]

I would suggest cutting oil for drilling metals. It will really save your bits. Also, you might consider a water drain for your air tank. They build up water even in the driest climate.

[@paulkenworthy2191]

We use Brute cobalt steel drill bits at our shop and they are the best that we have found.

[@ask3xd903]

I use cryobits. They last forever and there's a little old salesman that always takes care of me. Left handed bits also.

[@sugarbear7315]

As in to extend drill bit life of staying sharp ..Fasenal sells a lube stick ..it's about diam. & length of a grease tub.. In our shop we use it to lube drill bits ( rub a touch on bit prior to using drill ) Can also wipe a touch of lube on your band saw well cutting tub & other metal items.

[@1944chevytruck]

WOW!... nice job Paul!... thanks 4 video. be kind.

[@dennisbailey4296]

That air compressor is going to be so handy with you guys and having low pressure tires and stuff like that. Great idea!!

[@trentmoseley]

We always used some cutting oil or some type of oil lubrication when drilling and using drill press

[@paulshannon4576]

Mount the compressor in a plastic battery box for protection from dirt and dust. Check the filter often. Those Viair compressor don’t like dust and slowly take longer to build air like other oil less compressors.

[@billroach2393]

Hey Paul, G'day from Australia...have ARB changed the specs on the AirLocker? They used to be spec'd for 100psi maximum, but I see you're using a 150psi pressure switch. You may need to add an inline regulator for the locker feed line, to restrict it to 100psi, while still leaving your tank @ 150psi. Just a thought...Great job as always...love your channel.

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

I used to work and live by Fastenal's manufacturing facility in Sterling Heights Michigan! I used to get a 20% discount on everything in the store on the other side of our warehouse. Only place I could find the 12mm x 200mm bolt for my 84 honda c70 pitbikes rear axle.

[@clifffoltz651]

Looking like a sweet rig ,keep the videos coming !

[@thomasbailey8306]

The locker works Great...Yotas are a Tough truck...I had a 90 with a total 7 in lift on her. And it had a 350 Small block Chevy under the hood...Loved that truck...You should drop a LS motor in Yours...I used to pop Wheelies with mine. Until My buddy Told me My Yota rear Leaf springs Were Almost Snapping. Needed ladder bars..LOL..HAHA..Love Your truck...Geat Video Thanks for sharing.. .

[@garthhowe297]

When you said "Alexa turn off", my tv stopped playing your video...lol

[@quartfeira]

My melanzana si alza when I watch i vostri videos.

[@trudge84]

The Arb's are a nice addition to your rig. The air tank will come in handy. I bought a drill doctor at Menards. That does a good job of sharpening bits if they are not to burnt up.

[@vocopro100]

RODMAN BLUE BULLET drill bits are great. will drill through about anything. and can be sharpened super easy

[@richarddawsonii3879]

"Drill Hog" drill bits are pretty amazing! You can also sharpen your drill bits extremely easily with a "Drill Dr."!!!!!!

[@speeddemon2008]

Machinist here, and home fabricator. I would have to say to stick to Cobalt drills (as opposed to Black Oxide or TiN coated), they work well in stainless and of course steels, usually the side benefit of the tool companies advertising some special grind. I have used Milwaukee, and Irwin from the big box stores.

[@_Merica_USA]

Another great video! Nice job 👍🏼

[@mikerequa820]

As always great video ya'll!! Those lockers really make a difference for sure that was a heck of a climb. Think you need a deep reduction in it so wouldn't be so high geared. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy what ya'll do

[@shaneflanigan8197]

Kewl video, that was such a good built video for your air locker. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@tuomasholo]

Your channel is taking off! Keep it up. Thanks

[@derikdrinkle2084]

Good little test their. Peace of mind is well worth it knowing that everything works.

[@JSadeiu]

Nice that you had a real life test with the lockers, showing that you don't magically float up them. Your videos always get an automatic thumbs up!

[@martinsimon4025]

I've had some air arrangements on my pickups for air/trainhorns and i learned,bye try and error to leave the switch for the compressor ON at all times.This keeps all air walves shut 100% of the time.If you leave it off during stillstand you will experiencing that the compressor will start every time you're starting up again after the ignition has been shut off.The air will,very slowly,leak out of the system if you leave it off!!

[@freeidaho-videos]

Nice! I always enjoy your videos. If you take off the tank and pour a quart of epoxy paint into the tank, swish it all around and let the excess drain out, the tank will then last as long as the truck.

[@Lemspeedmotors]

Tap Magic fluid or similar will help your bits live longer. Great content!

[@chuckg9805]

as always - good work. drill bits, 3 words - Amazon solid carbide! 1/8,1/4,3/8 and they cut like a hot knife through butter, low cost and last. buy in multi packs and their cheaper.

[@mattbrown3400]

love me some ARBs. i used an old scuba tank for mine back in the day. messing with those china air cylinders always sketched me out once i saw one blow up with 75 psi put to it....

[@erichusmann5145]

I have a set of Ryobi steel bits in my tool cart. As they burn out, I pick up McMaster-Carr cobalt steel TiN-coated replacements. If I were doing mostly drill press work I'd make that carbide instead but I really don't want to take the risk if it's just hand tool work.

[@SkyBlueOffRoad]

Ok, i'll be that guy and ask, Why the "5" ball on the shifter? Most go for the "8" ball....why the "5". Good show by the way. Enjoyed it. This past weekend I just installed a 1977.5 f250 dana 44 with bronco outters in my TJ with a 1.5" stretch to the front. I LOVE IT and seeing your at work makes me excited to go test it out as soon as Colorado opens gates to trails where I am.

[@imgettinby]

Your air coupler straight down out the bottom? ? Where all the water will puddle? and closest to being hit by some trail obstruction? Will work, but I foresee possible problems in the future.

[@Beandiptheredneck]

I really liked the Dewalt black oxide bits I had, they were strong and hard to dull. As silly as it is I have a Benchmate set now, so far they're proving to be far better than I expected. We gonna see that big jacked up chevy in the back when you were playing with the air tank?

[@justinlawrence4562]

Awesome love the sound of the 1GR-FE. I have a Hilux double cab automatic 4x4 with the 1GR-FE it's a little monster.

[@Ty_N_KC]

Every time I watch one of Matt's videos Fab Rats is always next on auto play.....it's almost like y'all are married up with out say Lol. KZbin recommendations for the win

[@aa999xyz]

nice to have air, what about filter for the incoming on your air compressor? Most off-road air compressors do have them

[@MrGixxer1300r]

That little orange tank looks like it was made for the place Paul is putting it. Really great work and content

[@IronHorseGarage]

Yes sir, awesome stuff!!!

[@wayne1959]

Quality dad son time right there guys..awesome vid.

[@SFRATON]

Love you safety - drilling and glasses on top of head - didnt know eyes on top of head. LOL yep us engineers seem to take to many risks. -Kevin

[@robingrussling3978]

Great Video. Great job on the camera man. Loved the demo on the Rockers. Pretty Soft out there...

[@WoodNMetalWorkshop]

I forgot you asked about drill bits. I have had good luck with KBC tools and norseman/viking bits.

[@block4565]

That a was fun one too watch! Looking forward to seeing the new front bumper set up

[@JosephPBest]

Love all your ideas. Thank you .

[@archstanton9206]

I buy the decent drill kit from a local tool store, I suspect they are Walter. When my sons were around I kept that drill index hidden and left a cheapo seat around for them to find and abuse. The best bits I have are some that were Dads, they are at least 40 years old and they stay sharp better than any of the others. I bought a Drill Doctor about 15 years ago, and once I took the time to read the directions and learn to wear my dang glasses when using it I am finally happy with it as well. A winter afternoon every couple years in the shop and I can run through all of the bits I use.

[@marwanhamadi275]

Thanks for sharing..awesome job

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

So talented! Well done Paul!

[@hellagunner1]

Project farm did an amazing review on drill bits.

[@anotherjoe5675]

You are the bomb when it comes to fabricating stuff... Love the locker demo... Motor in the Taco doesn't sound like much though... Maybe you could use a little more horsepower somehow?... Good luck!...

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

You showed that picture up in the corner of the big chunk of mud what are you going to do about to protect that gauge maybe a half a mud flap just to cover that part so when you're spinning in the mud it doesn't throw stuff up and break the gauge and other connections other than that good stuff. 👍👍😀🇨🇦

[@usmclee65]

What a great install. you talk about big bang for the buck WOW!

[@tommywallbanger]

Nice. Paul's Tacoma got even more badass!

[@aslacker]

Norseman drill bits kick butt!

[@rockercover]

16:50 - The front locked diff. and those tires, dig deep trenches. No need for a separate trenching machine now. 😊

[@ToyotaandDodgeGarage]

What a difference! Awesome video as usual.

[@chadsmallwood3668]

What a great Ole video! U guys are always awesome!

[@brianhaygood183]

What is a good 12v air compressor to use? The cheap ones tend to wear out after three or four tires.

[@veryhighpower]

I love your solution. "Loctite or cross thread." HaHAHA. I'M STILL WAITING.

[@jtvincent4053]

How hard was the solid axle swap? Do you guys charge to do those by chance? Looking to get something like that on my 06

[@jimshoe6828]

Good job Paul 👍👍 Your assistant did a great job with the camera work👍👍. Love the white wall comment 😂

[@scottessmiller8807]

Enjoyed the video, I wish I could find something from the dump and repurpose things like you can, awesome video!

[@LuIsSaNcHeZ510]

Satisfying project video 👍

[@jaydee7017]

Paul, in one of your videos will you discuss the benefits of a two stick transfer case and what it takes to install and/or convert one? What is front wheel dig? Thanks

[@LostMyName15]

Damn! I have the same hood issues on my 2002 4Runner... I wonder if it's a bad design or just bad metal like the frames.... Oh and the best drill bits I have used were German made, TiCN coated carbide with a HSS-Co core. Lasts forever and they are made to run dry and faster than typical drill bits. They are usually coated only on the flutes and are dark blue-ish purple.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Good stuff. Happy Motoring .

[@hosshoffer7579]

Nicely done, Paul. I guess next is bead lockers so you can air down even lower. Hope to see you all next month.

[@HelterSkelter199]

First thing I would do to extend the life of your drill bits is use some coolant, 30:1 mixed rustlick 5050 or Kool Mist 77 in a little spray bottle would be my recommendation but cutting oil would do as well just messier. Especially dink'n around with chromoly, it work hardens pretty easily and that will chip and dull a drill bit quickly.

[@HalfCutGarage]

Well done ! Not worried bout them fittings if front of those tires getting taken out?