Some Redneck engineering at its finest installing drive shaft and finishing up the lift axle install

[@136plumber]

I believe there will be zero Torque on the Carrier bearing. That is why it is called the Carrier bearing. It just makes up for a difference in elevation. All your torque should be at the output shaft from the transmission and the input shaft to the rear end. Or i could be way off!

[@DirtPerfect]

100 % correct sir

[@joecummings1260]

That mail will see almost zero torque, that's not the problem, the lateral forces are the problem

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Joe Cummings what lateral forces. It's a driveshaft. If it's balanced it won't have any lateral forces. You really think the paper thin career bearing metal housing that the rubber is vulcanized to would hold any kind of forces in the first place.

[@Fatamus]

Ya know, if'n it were my $dollar ... I'd do it 100% my way too. my mom would say it more like : 'mosses' dollar, 'mosses' way ... nuff said Thanks for the vijit...

[@joecummings1260]

@@Mad.Man.Marine that should have read radial Force,. And yes there is plenty of it whenever the universal joint is running out of angle . No, that carrier bearing is not made out of paper thin steel. I have some on my shelf and a few in my used driveshaft pile that I can measure, but just off the top of my head they are at least 1/8 inch

[@dfusit]

That is a true craftsman and what a professional. Scott really is the man!!!

[@johnsimmons532]

Good old boys just having fun and getting shit done !!! Love it 😊

[@everestyeti]

You and Aaron work so well together it shows you've been pals for a long time.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@bcslack09]

Love to watch this pair. Glad I'm not the only one with ten thumbs that go crazy.

[@saliemi1]

Good Afternoon Gents.. Looking good and awesome welding from the Pro Aaron Bumm...

[@JDSWeather]

DP and Man Behind The Scenes Lt Dan sure is looking awesome so far

[@gayle4804]

You and Aaron are an awesome team!

[@natecampbell4708]

Man, so many factors involved! Good job, guys!

[@davidcolesr.8628]

She’s Going to be A Monster !!

[@jackofall2305]

Lt. Dan you got magic shafts

[@davidcarroll2908]

Dirt you do have way more patients with people than i do. I admire that quality.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@alandawson2813]

Another awesome video, looking forward to seeing the finished truck.

[@gregcothrum4045]

Great video Mike y'all have a great week and stay safe 👍

[@mikehoskin9816]

Good job on keeping your content interesting Mike! Thanks !

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@ProudPapaw88]

Not only do you guys do good work you also do perty work lol. Great work guys thanks for sharing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@brucehuff5566]

What a great good job for a little shop. Stay safe

[@davidfarrish9000]

Interesting project. Cannot wait for the next video. 👍👍👍

[@henrymichaelwilson8107]

Hello there. That trades person made a dam good job of that drive shaft. It was good to watch a guy apply his trade like that and with good youmer. We like people who you can have the crack with.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@skyhunter823]

LT Dan is looking good Gentlemen & good luck on Dat plumbing Detail

[@jcmathisiii6432]

Highly professional!!! I like it!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@CMDSR]

Yep DP and MBTS using their masters degrees in redneck engineering. 👍

[@thomasbennett8179]

Its awesome watching the truck build.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@guido2110]

Great job guys, I like it all I got to say 👍👍👍

[@karlcarnevale4948]

Great build there bud. Last part of this build should be Capt. Kleeman reinforced mirror brackets.

[@georgewest2096]

Arron is a very very good welder.

[@DigginLife21]

🔥🔥🔥 FINE JOB FELLAS 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@frostytreat2844]

Love the sticker on Aaron’s welding helmet. One of my favorite sayings. 🤣

[@skidmark7119]

that guy done a super job on drive shaft!

[@vincentl.8145]

builds are just awesome!

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

The two of you are quite a team !

[@thomasdesmond2248]

You guys need to add gussets to that carrier bear mount. To prevent it breaking side to side. It will have a lot of force on it. God bless

[@DirtPerfect]

Think about that Tom welded to a pice if 3/8 steel bracket 1/8 and rubber what gives first 🤷‍♂️

[@bbutler7949]

I would be more worried about harmonics than breaking. I however do agree, that thing needs bracing.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

@@DirtPerfect this is true. However my thought is if during a turn off road. The drive shaft gets in an awackard position. It may max out the rubber. Then you could have breakage. The rubber is there primarily for taking out vibration. Just a thought buddy. Your truck your call. God bless

[@joecummings1260]

Yeah I agree, those things see a lot of side Force, or maybe I should say lateral Force. On a hard pull they're trying to move side to side, up and down, or any combination of those directions. That little stub cantilevered off the center of that tube is going to be a real weak point. Not to mention when there are up or down forces that cross tube is going to flex in torsion. Not trying to criticize you because it looks like you're doing really nice work, just giving you my opinion as a guy who has built a lot of these things

[@robhile324]

I am an Engineer and I agree additional bracing is needed. There is no downside to adding bracing. Space permitting, brace it side to side.

[@michaelallen3667]

Great job !! Looks awesome!!

[@keithdalton3004]

Mr Dirt Perfect great job 👏👍👌thanks for the video

[@glennhunter7018]

Good job you and Aaron are doing so good on Lt Dan keep up the good good work on it my friend y’all be safe have a good day

[@claesbjork684]

Good too se pro working keep up the projob thumbs up 😷😷👍👍

[@texasproud3332]

Lt Dan ready for maiden voyage

[@tomwainwright7102]

Once you`ve got it ,you never lose it.

[@gatecity5284]

Just got through watching Scott make the drive line. Awsome video series of lt. Dan keep up the good work

[@trevorpatt8294]

That AMI hoodie is dope!

[@waterchickenwoodworxbydanb42]

It's looking good fellows!! Your getting there , love it !

[@inekelassooij840]

Top job geweldig gedaan 💥💪👍✊ Groetjes uit Holland 👋🏼✊

[@m2hmghb]

One of the things I respect most about you DP is you know what you don't know. You don't make things up you just say look for the information here or there. I'm enjoying the truck build and look forward to seeing it in future builds. Be safe and stay healthy everyone!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@48wilber]

I love that MBTS says "eyeballs" to warn you every time he strikes an arc!!!!

[@jimwesselman]

Keep it coming! From my POV, it looks dead on!

[@chrisfenner5949]

If your planning on putting a dump body and actually working that truck. I would not think twice about double framing it from the back of front spring Hangers atleast to the front of tandems. I'd go all the way to the end where dump pivot is. Built several tractor conversion dumps with trash truck rears that are 60,000lb rubber suspension. The twisting and torque on rails and point pressure at the front of dump body are incredible. Just my opinion. Seen quite a few broken rails.

[@ramtuff2007]

the truck is looking better and better each time

[@jlhighfield9116]

"Appalachian engineering" at it's finest, thanks for sparing us the details

[@andysukosd8177]

I am enjoying this build, I love watching the two of you make it happen. Thank you so much for sharing....

[@l.w.petersen7359]

A pleasure to see you two work together - and I like the tone - a lot - you make a great team!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@thebear5454]

So far, so awesome Mike. A road test will define the work. 👍 Can't wait for the "Austin Powers" out of the Garage. 😂😂

[@davidtidy4477]

Absolutely brilliant just amazing to see you put Lt Dan together well done boys

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@thevintagemale1960]

LOL "I learnt from Scott today - oh wait, no I didn't" DP you are killing me.

[@kevinsuminski7167]

Lookin good cant wait to see it getting it box on.

[@dangerrangerlstc]

I would suggest a couple gussets on that carrier bearing stub. That truck will try to twist that driveahaft like a pretzel with that carrier bearing in the middle. That shaft gets to spinning and its going to want to fling that shaft out cause it wants to spin along the center line between the output of the transfer case and the input of the front drive. Take a piece of wire, chuck it in a drill, and spin it. If the wire is short and straight, its fine. Put a bend in the wire and it will want to bend more. You did right by putting it in the center of the frame and keeping angles opposite to cancel pulses, but its still going to want to twist that driveshaft out.

[@DirtPerfect]

Think about that no need

[@dangerrangerlstc]

@@DirtPerfect sorry Mike, but I have thought about it. I work on trucks for a living and have seen drive shafts thrown. With any angle in a multi-piece drive shaft, some of that torque is going to go into the carrier bearing. Love the build and want to see it working. But there's more force there than you think.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

@@dangerrangerlstc have to agree with you Nathan there is a reason the bolt holes on the carrier bracket are spaced out where they are. If no torque was applied it could just hang from some bailing wire and be fine.

[@dannmohr5721]

Great job.......used to this years ago 😄👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hollandduck79]

👍👍🇳🇱 nice to see two friends build something beautiful together and have a lot of fun with it too. TOP man. thanks again for the video Aaron and Mike

[@W8iHav2P]

Always turn your tape measure so you're measuring the same way from both ends, i.e. if the tip of the tape is against the frame rail on one side you should use the tip against the frame on the other side

[@jacksak]

I love this build... great stuff...

[@LocalmotionSpain]

Great work Aaron... nice supervision Dirt Perfect 😁

[@BWYinYang]

MBTS dream modify truck at DP's expense. 🤣

[@mikedobson2988]

Nice job guys!

[@allanwilson4495]

MBTS get Mr. Perfect some welding magnets 🧲 for 90° and 45°

[@richardhedrick5601]

You and mbts did a great job drive line looks great

[@ronalddavis439]

Looking good guys

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

Mike, I hope y'all have a video of Officer Hoover doing the final inspection. Love the build and the channel God bless y'all from south carolina viewer

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and he does

[@DirtBrute]

I’ve drove so many loaded triaxles off road and the excavation company used to stock drive lines on a shelf (cuz they has so many trucks ) all I ever saw was the tubing would rip apart . I mean yeah once in awhile a Carrier bearing would go bad but most of the time when a truck got stuck a guy would dump the clutch and rip the tube . One time I saw the weld on the tube cracked and no one could figure out why the truck wouldn’t move till they sat there and watched the tube spin on the yoke . If you think of it like a fuse the tube is the Weakest link

[@eddiepatterson5025]

I’m concerned about the carrier bearing bracket not being wide enough for it like it needs to be wider that’s just me if I’m wrong I do apologize Mike. Y’all are doing fine job on the drop axle installation. Hope y’all have a Blessed One Sir.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and have no concerns about that

[@jamescox5346]

You guys are fun to watch. I trust you as the engineer. It is your truck and I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t add a bracket if you didn’t think it was safe. Great job!

[@wldmcmullen]

Listening to you guys argue cracks me up and makes these videos even more entertaining great job guys the old truck is looking great.

[@geraldheitman7687]

That is one monster heavy duty drive line !!!

[@wirenut003]

Getting it done fast cant believe how great it,s all going together MBTS is knocking that welding out fast. DP with all the engineering ideas good team

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome video Mike. Arron you are a awesome welder, looking forward for upcoming videoes. Y'all take care stay safe god bless

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@Sleekfalcon]

Really enjoying this type of video. Like your others but this is a weirdly attractive project.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@meirionevans5137]

Good vid, not too long, not too much swearing. Good job.

[@Rational_Party]

I did a similar prop job on my cut down C6500, as I only cut down the two middle props. I used Spicer's driveline angle tool to get the carrier heights correct and it ran fine. Then I put a belly scraper on it and had to move the rear carrier up to clear the turn table. Angles cancel still, but the rear prop u-joints are at 6-7° empty. It buzzes at speed now because that section of prop is generating strong torsional vibes because of the angles. It settles down loaded, at about 4° angle. IMO, among other things, you need to keep the angle under 4° or so for highway use so you won't have a torsional issue. Spicer's tool will tell you less, but you can get by with a little more than they suggest in my experience. Good luck!!

[@tgiacobbi]

You make it look easy. I watch every video and I can't wait to go back and watch this playlist when it's complete. Great, great, great video. Did I mention great video?

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Tom

[@carve164]

Very cool stuff!!

[@rons3103]

Man has chains, Speed-Binders, and come-alongs! What does he do to move an Axle, his puts his back into! If he is not feeling it yet, he is going to be sore in the morning! Remember, Mike, no complaints about your back hurting! 😊😊😊

[@littlefinkle7757]

Looks like good progress! Going to be a great truck! Enjoy the day! 👍🇺🇸💪

[@hudsonriley2094]

Looks great 👍🏻 I trust you did measure from the center hubs on the front stear axle back to the center of the lift axle on both sides. She is going to be a brute.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup

[@donmckenney5916]

Nice job guys looks great

[@maartenbos8346]

Way above my pay grade. I am impressed about all the engineering you did.

[@michaelrodwell4025]

Another great video in the build series, love it! 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@davidromanowski8092]

I think the carrier bearing mount is more then strong enough! There should be no bind or pressure on it. A gusset wouldn’t hurt I guess but it would be over kill. This truck is going to be bad ass! Can’t wait to see it done!

[@jeffwrightsman7797]

Looks good!. I did a round of u-joint angle research for my jeep and you nailed it about the angles matter a lot. I do enjoy your build videos. I rarely fast forward through them. These videos inspire me.

[@Mad.Man.Marine]

Sucks working in tight spots with lots of stuff in the way doesn't it?!!!! I build aluminum boats from scratch for a living and man oh man. The worst part is right before the deck top goes down. All the longitudinal and deck stringers are in the way. Constantly stepping(tripping) over them sucks. Then there is all the welding to be done in ,around, and on everything. It's hard work and can really make for a crappy day sometimes!!! Keep it up man. She's lookin boss.

[@grilnam9945]

For those commenting on that bracket I believe DP has taken care of that by the use of a turboencabulator. The original machine had a base plate of prefabulated amulite, surmounted by a malleable logarithmic casing in such a way that the two main spurving bearings were in a direct line with the panametric fan. The latter consisted simply of six hydrocoptic marzlevanes, so fitted to the ambifacient lunar waneshaft that side fumbling was effectively prevented. The main winding was of the normal lotus-o-deltoid type placed in panendermic semi-boloid slots in the stator, every seventh conductor being connected by a nonreversible tremmie pipe to the differential girdlespring on the "up" end of the grammeters

[@robertsimpson772]

😂😂

[@elmerfudpucker3204]

After much research and comparisons, I have to fully agree with your synopsis!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@machinemoverman4614]

Damn, you must be a politician? lol

[@robertsimpson772]

@@machinemoverman4614 no I'm not a politician but it's not my place to tell him how to build his truck.

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Good morning DP and Aron. Hopefully you all had a great weekend. So it's time to knotch up the game on the monster truck 😅😅😅. Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@lloydwilliams8715]

@@DirtPerfect looking great so far

[@johnhall2401]

Mike, if you get a chance could you explain how the drop axle works, when to use it, when not to use it, etc. We don't have them in Australia and you've stirred my interest! Great content, keep it coming

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes thanks

[@donniebrown2896]

@@DirtPerfect lmao

[@753crazzy]

John hall we do have them in Australia

[@danslawncare8594]

Good job Mike and MBTS. I have a little concern on the center bearing but I don't have to say anything because everyone else has spoken. Thanks for the video.

[@paulr5875]

Great video Mike!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Great video, you guys rock! Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@andrewcorrell7514]

Good thing you got a living legend there to make sure the job gets done right!! #mbts no slacking Mike lol! Good video as always fellas! 👌

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks

[@davidmays5231]

Good work! That is some high dollar pieces in those drivelines there.

[@davidglaum2538]

The difference between men and boys is the size of their toys.👍👍😊😃

[@DirtPerfect]

Aarons channel kzbin.info/door/T4XC0ZzgOZI_y0qy169lRg

[@CCscott]

Class act sharing Aaron’s channel as it’s well deserved. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@rsbracer]

I can’t wait to see the first load of dirt

[@maxobara1496]

Nice job guys!! Looks like Scott did a good job too. I think those sir bags are taller then MBTS 😂 Sorry Aaron. Field check out is going to be fun🤗 👍🇺🇸

[@kevinyork1326]

Make sure you weld your axle purches to the axle in between the u bolts are so when the u bolts loosen the axle won’t spin when you hit the brakes. The welder was pointed to it at the 8 minute mark on your Visio. Trust me I use to install them in my younger days on new Mack trucks.

[@kevinyork1326]

If you want the axle to lift fast and drop down fast install a quick release valve on the lift bag side and the air spring side and you won’t have to exhaust all that air through your air valve that is going to be mounted up in the cab that controls up and down on your lift axle. I use to get good comments on my installations from the body builders the trucks were sent to be outfitted with their equipment. Your install is looking good and I like how that the drive shaft is not going to interfere with the operation of your lift axel Great job as always and that is going to be a awesome truck.

[@DirtPerfect]

Stay tuned