R.I.P. $3500.00 for a NEW DRIVE SHAFT

[@billtodd6509]

That's the reason that fellow had it parked in the driveway. He rode it hard and put it away wet many many times. Save yourself some heartache and drive for Ace and end all those sleepless nights. Merry Xmas you folks.

[@rce8540]

I think I believe what you’re saying. He was a terrible care taker. Didn’t take care of nothing. I drive a 25 year old truck bought new. Cost a lot to keep them up for sure. Best of luck Steven and bumbles. Merry Christmas. I am done for the 😊year.

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Dear Mr. Bill Todd, thank you! We appreciate your understanding. However, we are too far into it now. We have to see it through even if we have to build it from the ground up. It is worthless if we don't fix it because we would never sell someone else a piece of junk. Thanks for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas! Ruthie B. Howard 12/23/24

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

@@rce8540 Wow! Congratulations on being "done" for the year! That must be an awesome feeling! Thank you for watching and commenting, Mr. RCE. "BUMBLES." 12/23/24 Merry Christmas!

[@rce8540]

Thanks for the reply. I seen Steven fix the oil leak on his cat. He will get er done for sure. Best of luck folks. Better year ahead next year. I hope.

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

@@rce8540 Yes, sir! Absolutely! Steven will get it done! Not a fun job, but he will get it done. Thanks, Mr. RCE! Merry Christmas! BUMBLES. 12/23/24

[@brianlittle633]

For you to have so much going on your attitude is far from none Stay positive and stay humble because God is with you all and Merry Christmas to your family

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Amen and THANK YOU for your kind words. Appreciate it! Yes, indeed, GOD IS WITH US. EMMANUAL. Merry Christmas! Ruthie B. Howard 12/23/24

[@brianlittle633]

@@bigbellyrebuilds2778 Merry Christmas to you and your family too and for a Happy New Year

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

@@brianlittle633 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@youtubeisawesome2487]

soapy water the discharge line, the stratoflex lines get porus and hard and will cause slow air building and burn up the air compressor. axle vents clogged cause wheel seal failures. that diff plug metal is normal. check the bottom one for big chunks. if fine metal you should be good.

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Thank you for your helpful comments! Thank you for offering your expertise! Appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting. Merry Christmas! Ruthie B. Howard 12/23/24

[@wyatt12358]

Steven be sure to check vents on top of rearends. Clogged vent will wreck wheel seal. I am sue you already knew that though.

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Yes, sir, he knows. But thank you just the same, Mr. Christopher. Appreciate it. Thanks for keeping up with us! Merry Christmas! Ruthie and Steven 12/24/24

[@wyatt12358]

I was praying also Steven when you pulled plug but I guess GOD said truck needs new rearend. I buy mine through LKQ. What ratio does truck have 3.55? 13 speed trans?

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Thank you, Mr. Christopher! Wow! You are truly one of our TOP COMMENTORS!! Thank you so much! The more comments that we have on a video, the more the video is "pushed out" to other viewers by KZbin. So, you truly do help our channel grow when you are a top commentor! And we thank you for that! 342, 13 speed. Merry Christmas! Ruthie and Steven 12/24/24

[@wyatt12358]

@@bigbellyrebuilds2778 Steven if both rearends need to be replaced might be better to switch to 2.64 ratio and just run truck in direct at 55 and 60 mph and really be able to pull rpm down at 70 plus mph.

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Thank you, Mr. Christopher. Appreciate the idea! Thanks for the suggestion. Steven said he had a Peterbilt that had a 3.08 ratio. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 🎄 ❤️. Ruthie and Steven 12.24.24

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

So sorry that someone sold you something that needs so much work now with that being said Steven well know what he has once he's finished working all the bugs out yes he well have a truck that he knows as well as one he well be able to profit from.. keep on truckin!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH ❤❤❤ Steven is a long hair just like myself and we say long hair don't care well get it there!!!! 10/4

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Love all that you wrote! Thank you so much for your continued interest in our content and your continued support of all that we are sharing on our channel! We truly appreciate and value individuals that are sticking with us through all these disappointing times! We are really going "through it" right now, and we warmly thank those that keep coming back to our channel for all the latest drama! Thanks for all that you wrote! And yes, Steven likes to wear his hair long. In fact, he wore a SLICK BACK PONYTAIL to our wedding 21 years ago. But back then -- his hair was JET BLACK (he was 41, now he is 62). Merry Christmas! Steven and Ruthie 12/24/24

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

@bigbellyrebuilds2778 62 I find that hard to believe he doesn't look a day over 50 and he works harder than a 20 year old wow that's amazing

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

@@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 Yes! I know! I am very PROUD OF MY HUBBY! HARDEST WORKING MAN THAT I KNOW! He is the BEST! I AM SO PROUD OF HIM! Thank you for these thoughtful and kind comments! Ruthie Merry Christmas! 12/24/24

[@brianlittle633]

I use to deliver propane to Fortner Gas in Cadiz when I drove for Roark Trucking I also delivered Anhydrous ammonia to d Southern States

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Dear Mr. Brian Little, yes -- we live in Cerulean. Trigg County. Do you live in the area? You must have seen our FORTNER PROPANE TANK in our yard. Merry Christmas! Ruthie B. Howard 12/23/24

[@brianlittle633]

@ no I live in southern Illinois a little spot in the road north of Carmi Illinois it’s called Centerville

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

@@brianlittle633 OH! That is interesting! I just figured I would ask since you seemed familiar with my geographical area. Merry Christmas! Ruthie 12/24/24

[@patrickbooth2329]

LMAO im layin under a semi truck . good thing its not on the road .

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

That was pretty scary for me, Mr. Patrick! I am not used to lying under a semitruck! And it made me think about what would happen if it collapsed on me. I would not be here writing to you about it. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas! Ruthie 12/24/24

[@wyatt12358]

Better buy some flex tape for your ripped tarp.

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

These tarps are technically RETIRED and HAVE BEEN FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. They are not road worthy. He just still had them at the house in storage AND THEY SURE HAVE COME IN HANDY for this job! Thanks, Mr. Christopher. Ruthie 12/23/24

[@patrickbooth2329]

Yes that's another indicator of things going on in your rear ends . wheel seals leaking . hope the wheel bearings where kept at zero clearance . is there any play in the wheel bearings with the wheels on . up and down movement . ya if you jacked it up it has loose bearings if it starts leaking . im wasting my time you know what your doing bro . sucks finding this kind of $hitt . your rear ends mite be ok . maybe a pour mechanic did a bad bearing install . hate those mechanics . nobody touches my stuff anymore . i also wasted money on pour mechanic habits . they can wreck your stuff and then you gotta pay them .

[@bigbellyrebuilds2778]

Thank you, Mr. Patrick, for all that you wrote! Appreciate you sharing your own experiences. Sorry you also had some bad experience yourself. Steven wants to be able to do all his own work. He doesn't trust anyone! Period. That being said, we are having the drive shaft rebuilt by FleetPride in Nashville. That is the ONLY THING that Steven cannot do himself at the house -- and that is only because he does not have the tools. But everything else going on with the truck right now -- he is taking care of himself. Thanks for commenting! Merry Christmas! Steven and Ruthie 12/24/24