Tearing My Bomber Fab Trail Chassis Apart

[@pitt42075]

Probably the best Big Tire Garage episode so far. Reminds me of the old Xtreme 4x4 where there is tons of info and I learn things I can apply to my build. Good stuff!

[@StormbornJKU]

Absolutely love everything on the Bomber! Hour long videos all day!!

[@Starbucker3388]

it is always a treat watching you work

[@ateamoffroad1179]

Absolutely enjoyed this video, little bit longer and way more indepth with the tricks and tips. Great video Ian

[@elcukro]

Man this was such good and informative episode. Please keep it coming hands-on - it allows me to learn so much from you. Thank you for taking the time to shoot these. 🎉

[@matthewhall1068]

I'm serious about purchasing the 2015 ford expedition from you once so please whenever you see this comment please reply an we'll go from there!! Also wanna say thank you for all your time an all were e effort you put forth to continuing to put great content for us all to watch!!

[@BigTireGarage]

Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@cole33333333]

When I seen that tube chassis the first thing I thought of was the poison spider build. I think that was my favorite from the old days.

[@thinfrog1]

Great content Ian. This was a helpful video. I am currently building a Trail Chassis and it is good to see it going together while I am collecting parts. Going to get a 6.0 today.

[@abpsd73]

Well worth it on the donor. By the time you mess around finding all the little parts to support a take-out engine, you've lost a bunch of time and money, where the full donor will have everything you'd potentially need. I bought a complete TDI Jetta so I'd have all the wiring and everything else to make the swap less of a hassle.

[@bp4887]

I order all my under parts in bare steel for the same reason. I paint the underside with a spray can and when I come off the trail I can see any new hits and make sure everything in that area is ok,. do a nut and bolt check then respray it so it is ready for the next trip

[@branchandfoundry560]

Yep. Paint makes sense over powder coating for any vehicle that gets actual use. Easy to touchup paint. Powder coat "touchup" requires full tear down, likely sandblasting and then re-bake the whole item--nobody's doing that in the real world. It's trendy for sure, but it makes no sense in reality.

[@WYCO_Alpha_Bravo]

Ian was good to see a real full episode again I enjoyed this!

[@stevenboyd5827]

I really enjoyed the long detailed format. Thanks so much!

[@makingtechsense126]

Yay! Full-length episode!

[@jeepfarmer]

Man i like the long length videos! I already wanted to buy a bomber chassis before watching this and now I really want one.. one day!

[@BigTireGarage]

Dude.....I LOVE this car

[@daven.rogers]

Finally got around to watching this one and it’s probably my favorite Big Tire Garage episode to date! I love these longer videos packed with information. The Bomber Car is coming along nicely! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

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[@sgraham9511]

IMO Steel-It makes more sense for the frame, easy to mod/ repair tubes/ touch up chips and scratches. Personally not a fan of powdercoat, once you get that first chip and atmosphere gets to the base metal.....

[@rangefreewords]

The Ford 3.5 V6 Ecoboost with the 4L60 will be a sick project! Really enjoy how much work you put into all these videos! Great work!

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks! 👍

[@kellyhines5170]

Ian you can use yellow pine and the burning finish on the wood will look completely different with a lot more grain showing up than the spruce you used on this one. I built an entire living room suite this way with my father when I was a kid.

[@jrally]

Nice shout out to VGG / Derek, another YT favorite on my subscribe list...

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Love the Bomber Build!! I think the Bomber would look sweet with the panels and if you put a hood on it with a little cowl!!

[@mrmidnight32]

Is there a build series on when they bent the tube and chassis? I’d love to see it from the start. I can’t find it

[@BigTireGarage]

Built this one on motortrend

[@darrensaunders4635]

For seeing the font tire. Instead of closing it in with aluminum you can try plexiglass. Protect yourself and stay clean and still see out through

[@roryherman7693]

Sweet I run one of these plasma table the G8. We plasma cut up to 1 in. And torch cut up to 3 in plate

[@timothystruven8629]

Awesome to watch this build as I just seen on Wrecked Gears channel, about the bomber crawler kit, I alrighty have the rc crawler bug, now I'm getting the 1:1crawler bug, lol

[@coreyshondelmyer3767]

It’s coming along. In the footwells to finish that inner fender well area, you could do expanded metal so you could still see your tire but wouldn’t be a big, open space.

[@BigTireGarage]

I just honestly hate the look of expanded metal on a buggy....makes it look like a tractor

[@coreyshondelmyer3767]

@@BigTireGarage fair enough. Looking forward to seeing it finished, definitely been a cool build to follow.

[@bradgeiser8032]

Glad to see always improving your projects, most of all why you like some stuff and why you want to change a few things along with the effects of your changes made. Your frame improvements should make it stronger as well as show how forces work in different ways on different areas of your Bomber. Keep on inventing !! (improving)

[@russgallup6529]

Bomber is looking sexy!! That was a super fun day hanging out and making that sign! Was not expecting to be making something out of wood in the big tire garage 😂. Love the content with all the behind the scenes action!

[@dinkydotzero]

we are missing the chance to see the family truckster ford on tons and fourtys ...make it happen ian and take 6 of us wheeling with ya

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

Great video Ian, love learning from you!!😀

[@EngiTrek]

The spring rate of a shock can be assumed to decreases in a linear manner for the first ~12°. After that it decreases as a sin function. Rule of thumb would be about a 0.3% decrease in spring rate per degree of angle tilted for the first 12 degrees.

[@xjrope]

Could you explain how to do a hand clutch on a wrangler?? I'm disabled and want to drive a standard again. I know its a lot to ask. Just thought I'd ask. Using right hand

[@bitrot937]

small world!! Heath was my HIPAA attorney haha

[@rpalmer274]

I remember watching this guy on spike tv when spike was a new channel on cable

[@Screwfly1]

Great video. Just saw the shakedown run of the Bomber car and that's pretty rad. That Expy would make a really cool overland build but can't wait to see what you do with the drivetrain! What camera set up are you using? Seems that it has a hard time looking down at your work. I keep trying to look under my monitor at what you're doing.

[@ryanjohnston1915]

could you install brackets at the filler panel under the power steering pump to hold plexiglass, that way you could still see the tire but still get some protection from any rocks, dirt and debris the tire might throw back and with using brackets you could cut several pieces of plexi to the same size and just swap them out when they get to scratched or damaged.

[@BigTireGarage]

Was thinking of doing that

[@MyLilMule]

I have an Ecoboost in my F-150 and it has no problem hauling me and my Jeep from Ohio to Moab and back.

[@Jesselewis5150]

love the build videos. thanks Sir.

[@1tonclemans]

I Love the long form video.

[@jackrussell9744]

I love that engine. Regardless of the haters. The only thing better (I suspect)is the HO in the Raptor & F150 Limited

[@BigTireGarage]

I am super stoked to give it a try

[@jackrussell9744]

@@BigTireGarage In the F150 there’s a ‘sport’ mode that is pretty lively. Have fun!

[@HavocAdventure]

Amazing episode!

[@kyridgejumper]

Use some clear plexi on the lower panels like Shannon’s Campbell RZR mostly to keep mud off your feet

[@BigTireGarage]

i was thinking of doing that as well

[@Jason.O379]

you could do a lexan panel , you can see the tire and keep dust out near the brake pedal.

[@Overburden_JK-ChrisCriner]

Ian, the 4 doors and hatch will sell for as much as you paid for the entire Expedition through LKQ. Check with collision centers. We have one in the shop now putting a roof on. Wish we needed doors or hatch and I would help you recoup some of your money.

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks for heads up...

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks for heads up...

[@DurtySailor]

bomber is looking good

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks

[@tomthumb4767]

sweet

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽 love the hour plus videos from you..

[@frediefarmer]

Just wondering about the Jeep transfer case holding up to hp/ torque of the v8. What case do you use and any modifications to it?

[@BigTireGarage]

NP241 out of a JK...and no real modifications that can handle some serious torque

[@johnv.v.9716]

I installed a pice of Lexian in the foot well to see threw, but still be protected from mud and dirt spray from the tire.

[@Love2Wander]

Ian love the channel. Happy holidays

[@zachariahohlman7046]

I think I may have to correct you on your analogy for the coilover angle. If you mount a shock at a 45 it will actually make the suspension stiffer than straight up and down. It sounds silly but if you use small scale it helps more to understand. I like to use rc cars to make sense of things. Take a rc car with different holes for the shock mounting. Mount them as vertical as you can then press on the rc car and you’ll see how soft it is. Now lay them down as much as possible with the shock positions and you’ll notice the suspension is much stiffer

[@BigTireGarage]

NOPE....you sir are wrong you need to do some learning on the subject....angle drop s the spring rate and you have to actually do some math to come up with the correct rate...... Here is some reading for you www.qa1.net/tech-center/spring-rate-tech What you are probably feeling in the RC car is excessive drag on the internals of the shock....not the spring getting stiffer.

[@johngrant1337]

good video thanks

[@SKIJP1]

I love watching you fabricate, do you have formal training? or did you learn as you went aka trial and error?

[@darrelsmith4549]

Freaking awesome man 😮 💪💪💪💪💪😍😍😍

[@ibhandlebar]

Awesome

[@timking2194]

Great video

[@toyotrailbuggy]

I’d do the kick panels out of clear lexan, still have view of the tire placement but keeps rocks from sneaking up through there.

[@gldmembr6132]

Ian please take my Bronco and make it a badass rig! 👍🏻

[@robmcalpine7362]

love it

[@tobyr31]

Is it possible to put mesh as the infill panels where your feet are? Can still see through them, but also stops you copping a rock to the face/legs/nuts

[@williamroellejr1303]

Love your videos.

[@BigTireGarage]

Thank you

[@sambuchanan8179]

I saw you on Micifmaker I wanted get back to watching the expert. Do still come to Arkansas, I live in Benton Arkansas

[@kookertech]

When choosing your springs for your coil overs are you aiming for a particular suspension frequency?

[@brettwaters91]

Is there a shakedown run video of this buggy? Love the videos, keep up the good work!

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes on Motortrend

[@adrianlaverick8040]

Have you thought about mounting the intake manifold backwards on the engine? I probably do more river stuff than you plan on but that's how I'm planning on doing my buggy, keeps it out of the dust underneath the dash area

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes I have it that way on my goatbuilt LJ....on a tube buggy like this with no firewall it really won't make a huge difference

[@lukewalker1116]

I am installing an oddfire Buick V6 in my cj5. Curious as to what degree of pitch to mount engine? A lean backwards forwards to what degree?

[@LukeEdward]

Good Morning, Ian. What abrasives, i.e. grinder discs, cutoff wheels, flap discs do you prefer to use?

[@BigTireGarage]

I use mostly Benchmark Abrasives

[@scrash-mb8mf]

What type of aluminum did you use for the panels 3003, 5052? and how thick?

[@11YeeP11]

Ian - when you hemmed the edges of your body panels, it raised them off of the tubes they were mounted to slightly. The body panel mounting brackets still look like they are welded so the top of them is flush with the top of the tube. Are you putting a spacer in there?

[@BigTireGarage]

The edges of the panels drop down over the tabs....that is what the benefit of that rolled edge does

[@mrplasma2891]

What is your opinion on trailing arms for a Jeep? Would I have more benefits for a two-door over a four-door

[@dgsbms]

Please use the screen on your phone/camera so we can see what you are pointing at.

[@klhs22]

I would dsuz fasten the panel on instead of bolt. Quicker removal for cleaning the inside and such.

[@derekbuxton7101]

@Ian - looks like since the Willys wagon (when you borrowed Kevin’s bead roller) you bought your own motorized unit. Was buying the motorized unit a non brainer or would a manual bead roller for the general hobbyist suffice? What are the key diesto buy when starting out?

[@BigTireGarage]

I went with the powered roller because when I was doing larger panels I could not do them by myself....I am by no means a "good" bead roller but I am learning and loving to add a new skill to the shelf

[@steveblair6776]

Where do you run the steam ports on your LS engines? I see some people running it into either the water pump or radiator.

[@BigTireGarage]

Water pump on most of them.

[@rickrutkowski5056]

How is the heat when you are wheeling? Seems like it would get really hot with the heat from the Engine, trans and radiator placement? It seems like it would get rather warm when you are not moving much?

[@BigTireGarage]

No heat at all TBH....with no hood and other panels the heats tends to rise out the top....plus with no radiator fan blowing hot air back at you from the front it is actually quite comfortable...well tube buggy comfortable

[@austindaves9912]

How do you like your Boss 16 sheet metal brake? I’m thinking about one myself but was curious what you thought of it. There isn’t a lot of reviews on them nor any videos of how the apron adjusts.

[@BigTireGarage]

I am by no means a "sheet metal" guy but it works great for me and what I do

[@chappychaplin7891]

are you welding nuts on the back side of your panel tabs?

[@FiveFourRacing]

I don't know if you saw eastwood has a small air belt sander that bends to do tube now

[@indybama80]

Hey Ian! Been watchin your shows for a long time. Love all the offroad builds n info. Im workin on a build now. My 84 f150 stepside 4x4 needs a new frame. Got a 00 f350 4x4, goina shorten the frame to fit my body, 4 or 6" lift, n ive got some 22x12 wheels withs 37x13.5 m/t tires. Out of all your crawlers, do u have any rc crawlers? Ive got close to 20 myself lol

[@BigTireGarage]

I did when my son was younger.....but I never really got into them to be honest

[@michaelmalmstein9698]

On the spring rates, I'd be curious about how the leverage of the arms comes into play? Ie, having the shocks on the lower links prerunner style takes less effort to compress than if it were on the axle itself. I know that having them on the trailing arm allows more flex, but I wonder if that might also be part of your problem.

[@BigTireGarage]

Its not a problem...trailing arms are amazing...you get more travel out of a shock and better packaging. You just have to adjust spring rate to compensate....you need more rate depending on the location of the shock on the arm. this car has 21" of wheel travel in the back and 17" of wheel travel in the front using 14" shocks!!! I used Randy's base rates for his buggies..but he uses different shocks (king vs Bilstein) on his rigs so the valving is different, and his locations are slightly different. This is just a tuning issue and it is what awning a buggy is all about!!!

[@jessebolton1655]

Ian love the long episode, who makes that chase light I like how slim it is? Thanks for the great content.

[@BigTireGarage]

It is from Baja Designs

[@JohnAnderson-ut6bs]

Being that I am someone with a healthy understanding of their OCD level, where do you draw the line between perfection and good enough when fabricating?

[@Aaronferguson31]

Next time you need a bend in sheet goods, do it over tube. No sharp edges!

[@sprintmademe]

Great work Ian. Now if we could only see what you are looking at would be even better. Just sayin'.

[@running.s.fabrication]

Question how do you calculate spring rate

[@Thatsmrpyro]

What ever happened to the moon buggy, and would you ever build a small single.seater buggy again?

[@max7143]

Where did you get the Hex Weld Washers from. Very cool 😎

[@BigTireGarage]

I get them from 4xstore

[@randypruett5681]

Love the longer video but please hire a camera guy or point the camera at what you are talking about. Numerous times you're talking about bending something here and measuring to there and we are looking at the headrest or the floor. Love your stuff though!

[@BigTireGarage]

KZbin does not pay enough for me to hire a camera man for these vids....I bet I make 400 bucks off thos video

[@kyridgejumper]

Would a lip on the top of the angle where the switch pro and gauge is be a plus to keep the rain off of it all

[@BigTireGarage]

will probably make a cover that I can drop on when parked

[@lertsomboon1481]

The hairs gettin' long... great video. :)

[@brianhaw9398]

Do the front wheels kick up many rocks on the trails? You might want a panel in to deflect them.👍🇨🇦

[@BigTireGarage]

Not really....I am gonna leave em open for the next wheeling trip and then decide

[@davedonedis]

You trust a switch pros more than circuit breakers? Whenever I think about items like switch pros or spod I always equate them to the Mopar Power Distribution computer that goes bad every couple years..

[@BigTireGarage]

The switch pros is fed by a circuit breaker so it still has overload protection in it....and the solid state stuff is really good

[@kailuagarage]

How do you know when you can use the tig without a filler rod, like you did for those bolt retainers.

[@BigTireGarage]

If the pieces doesn't act as a structural piece...ie exhaust, those bokt retainers you can fusion weld it...if it is structural like a roll cage or chassis ot needs filler

[@joebaileygl1500]

With all your projects how do you juggle all the work to be done and keep so organized?

[@BigTireGarage]

Lists...lots of lists

[@adventureoverland2984]

Please drop a power stroke in the expedition!!! 🇨🇦

[@BigTireGarage]

No No No....just pulling the Eco Boost and getting rid of the truck

[@max7143]

Did I miss a video? When was the Bomber finished. And man, some of those chassis welds look pretty rough 🤔

[@BigTireGarage]

We finished it on Motortrend...not every weld can be perfect...no matter how hard you try

[@travismcvey]

A couple of questions. Who does all your editing for the channel. Do you do anything else out of the shop to generate income besides the TV, and youtube productions.

[@R_-_F]

Do you know how to make a unique cut? Unique up on it!

[@derekbuxton7101]

Hey Ian whose name did you have embroidered on your work short in the early days of Xtreme.?

[@BigTireGarage]

Ummmm mine

[@derekbuxton7101]

@@BigTireGarage hard to make it out but it looks like it says Earle - will try to attach a screenshot

[@wbball15]

John King is a lot of fun to watch on the election display boards.

[@jesse9330]

Hey not sure if I missed it, but what size tubing is your chassis built from?

[@BigTireGarage]

1.75" DOM

[@jesse9330]

How many feet of tubing would you say it took you to build it?

[@zip7806]

Could I Apply these same spring rates to a Stretched CJ6? Full cage, iron block v8, Winch, 30 Gallon fuel cell, on One Tons, ETC....

[@BigTireGarage]

Nope...I will go into spring rates in a future video