THE BURNT RAT ROD gets NEW FRONT SUSPENSION

[@outfitsgarage88]

A tampered reamer on the spindle would fix your problem and have heavy duty ball joints too.

[@nwpaironhead]

Hi Waylon. I ran into the same balljoint issue on a 65 C10. On the lowers I made a sleeve on the lathe with about .010" press and drunk fit them right on the balljoint, then the sleeve pressed into the A arm. Worked good. Just a thought for the future. Thank you for all the great content! 👍

[@dannyplanck6498]

One problem w/ a 2 1/2 cutout is ,it may inhibit your ability to achieve light speed . 😮

[@richardlincoln8438]

Thanks for sharing Your progress on the Dodgeillac Ken. Best Wishes to You and Your Family.

[@fredflint1797]

What a revolting development this is!

[@Dill-qh3cq]

Keep going can u ream out the hubs to fit the ball joint

[@NelsonHodge-q7q]

Onwards and upwards, You are doing a great job, Love the music, Go and enjoy the time out with Jimmy Hoffa and your friend, Thank you from the UK.

[@michaelspinello3607]

Your using 20 series control arms. Change the ball joints and it will work.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

cant put the smaller ball joints in the bottom a arms..

[@deaneads3098]

Why can't you take your spindle in to a machine shop and have them nureld out to the size you need then you could use heavy duty ball joints (not sure if the price off set is same)

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

machine work around here is more expensive than new a arms

[@demnis]

hey Hi again Waylon ol buddy from the D Mi 😎 hey thanks for sharing another great video 👍🤩 and of course just saying one step forward and two steps back 😮😅 hey story of my life 😂

[@guyschaefer9847]

See you in Des Moines, looking forward to finally meeting you in person after all these years.

[@2duser2]

It is at times like this when a thumbs up or thumbs down just aren't enough. I Enjoy watching your victories and defeats as I am sure most of your watchers, like me, have been through the same dilemmas. I just hate hitting the like button on a video that shows so much disappointment. Hang in I know you have the solution rattling around in the old coconut. :-)

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, darn the luck Ken!! 😖 Sorry to hear about all the headache over the ball joints and a-arms. I liked the meme you added, I would be furious as well. Keep your head up though. Enjoyed the video and happy wrenching my friend 🔧

[@marilynallen644]

Ain’t that the way it always is one step forward and two steps back 😂

[@rickaccount]

Thanks again for another cool video! I’m enjoying the progress. Cheers

[@Gearswapper]

Ken this is where that bead blast cabinet you never used would have came in handy!! Those parts would have cleaned up nicely and quickly!! Just saying!! But is good seeing you and suuuure do appreciate you!!

[@davescrazy-trailer6542]

I’m planning on being in Des Moines on the 5th to meet you and Jimmy Hoffa

[@jimschafer9196]

WOW what a let down on the ball joint confusion, but your hard at it and getting her done - perveance good stuff thanks Waylon - God Speed on your success getting this back on its feet and running.

[@bcbloc02]

Why not just get the spindle assemblies that match the bigger ball joints?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

because they are 8 lug

[@capttom7772]

If you can't laugh at these situations then something ain't right. 🙉🙈🙊😂 Some people say I'm INSANE seeing all my laughing fits. Often times, I wonder if they are right⁉ 😂😱🤔🙃😎

[@johnweeks5614]

It's awesome though seeing new painted parts going on and new parts even if it was the wrong parts you will get her all perfect once again

[@oscarwalton1188]

Maybe you could get spindles for a heavy half aka a big 10

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I have them but they are 8 lug

[@akawireguy1197]

Rat rodding is the best thing that has happened to hot rodding in many years. Hot rods became routinely boring in my opinion with their perfect tin and perfect paint jobs. Yours are perfect examples of the creativity and individualism that returned to hot rodding with rat rodding.

[@thomastaylor2450]

Yeah agreed, I have always loved the smell and feel of an old junker, my 62 C20 still original beat up truck!

[@jonfurber6464]

have you thought about drilling the spindles with a tapered drill

[@tonyjones9715]

Thanks for another great video.

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Somebody likes to keep you busy

[@mikekokomomike]

I am just thinking how much farther along Waylon would be with the Dirty Dozen if he didn't have the 2 catastrophes with Red C20 and now this rebuild

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

It's too bad that you can't mill down those lower ball joints to make the taper smaller.

[@robames1293]

Looking good. This time you are building her up you know how good it's gonna turn out. Best wishes

[@ericfallis6202]

Howdy Waylon

[@rpeek]

The wrong ball joint! Dang I say..... Dang again. That's just unacceptable! I'm gonna complain to Cutworm59 about that !

[@Kickinpony66]

@14:49... When you had that big wrench on and put your foot on the bench; I expected some sort of Wyle E. Coyote event to happen! Regarding the control arm ball joints... As Jeff Bradshaw would say: PHOOEY! (or is it FOOEY)? Wait, last video for July?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

might be the last video for june AND july.. i'm old you know!

[@Kickinpony66]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire 😜😜 I have trouble remembering what day it is, sometimes!

[@MrAmartin8]

Advance Auto or Auto Zone rents a ball joint tool se remove / replace . Or Harbor freight has one . With that the lower ball joints are no problem . Press out / press in ... At the end did ya mean June ... LOL ...

[@MrAmartin8]

What color will the engine be in the DogerLac ...

[@shanewright6958]

Yep one step forward and four step backwards… Another good one 👍👍

[@MrHevyshevy]

Dang it. I must angry all the time. I drink black coffee always.

[@tonycampbell9648]

It’s just a rat rod !

[@delbertgenewoods6837]

Why Is Love Always So Ugly ----- All You Want 2 Do Is Get Up In Her One More Time ----- And Take Her 4 A Little Rideski ---- And This Is How She Treats U ------ Its Ugly So Ugly ----- Keep At It U Got This .---

[@phased-out-24-73]

My Grandkid purchased a 2004 Silverado with a 12" lift kit. 2 Wheel drive? Yes 2 Wheel drive? They had 1/2 ton Balljoints, slopped in a 3/4 ton Lift spindle. Aftermarket crap. I seen him driving this contraption and made him PARK IT RIGHT NOW! Reverse of what your situation is. Remember the old saying... THROWING A HOT DOG DOWN A HALLWAY...

[@SpankysHotRodsandCustoms]

Thanks for sharing Ken. Great job

[@Dacat_83]

No problem on-the diameter early corvettes had a 2/1/2 or 2/34 exhaust pipe s 365 horsepower and why not my friend,!!’waylons never failing

[@dddevildogg]

Buying any type of replacement auto parts online is like a game show.Not everyone can be a winner. But even at your local parts store if the editors didn't catch the mistake before it is part of the parts lookup software that is common to many companies. many people will get wrong parts. When we used catalogs, the first guy to face an angry customer wrote in the margin to warn the other employees (usually) *cannot do that now Tsk, progress Moral: if you buy a front suspension rebuild kit,check to see if the pre-installed ball joint shafts fit into your spindle/knuckle.If it includes other suspension parts-check them too. Ken is such a mild-mannered man- if you turn wrenches and this (bs) happens you know the profanity that's part of the Grease & Grime, you betcha Correct Parts! Maybe! Maybe Not! Success=Equal parts dedication inspiration motivation determination and perspiration VERY informative show,Ken.

[@georgedonner7478]

2 steps forward and 3 steps back... That's the way it is working for me on the Goofy Cart steering changeover. Nothing is just a "swap" when we build our custom hot rods.

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Ken. Isn't that the way it goes. One step up and five back. Sounds like stuff around here in NC. You will get there. Hang in there. Beautiful place and also out by your fish pond. You be safe and God bless.

[@Dacat_83]

No problem on-the diameter early corvettes had a 2/1/2 or 2/34 exhaust pipe s 365 horsepower and why not my friend,!!’

[@ShilohShepherd]

When you things get bad. All you have to do is take a look at that 63 Impala of yours.. That will make anyone smile.. 😃 Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@sarhael]

Hey Mr. Waylon you’re a pretty tough guy. You roll with the punches and deal with the hardships as they come. Thanks for taking us along for the journey. Keep up the good work Sir.

[@thomastaylor2450]

had the same fit issue with pitman arm and draglink, correct parts and numbers but would not match up on a 79 K10. Some of the most common parts ever mfg you would think that it would be almost impossible to screw up but it happens anyway.

[@cyclemaster46]

It will ride like a air ride Peterbilt

[@Str8sixfan]

I feel ya on the 1 step forward and 3 steps back but. I'm getting back to the rat rod radio flyer go kart and all I've done is cut up more stuff than put anything together! Are you flying back out of KC? I could be free tomorrow night back in town if so

[@randomyank7777]

Thank you for the post there , Waylon ! Seems nowadays , even when they have all of the right information , someone isn't paying enough attention . Maybe use the heavier spindles , or ream the taper holes to the size of new ball joints . Always something . It sure does look a lot better . You will get it , you always do . Enjoy your trip , Ken ! I appreciate ya , & remember , it's not the quantity of the progress , it's the quality of the content . Yours is top shelf , Ken . God bless , & enjoy the ride my friend .

[@bobtucker8875]

I think somewhere somehow your part of my family 😜,the big give away is your luck 🤞. Yeppers it's true 🤣.

[@lanniehodges4507]

You know what they say about third times a charm! Well the 2nd time is hard enough! Hopefully no third time in this. I’ll bet it will be improved and better this time Waylon!

[@johnblue9806]

A tri drill bit and opend the lower hole out a little , and you will be qs good as gold. That's what I did with my truck in 2015 and hasn't been any problems as of yet. Just an idea...

[@mattthescrapwhisperer]

Webb called me and said there was a fire near you the other day. I looked it up online and saw where it was about 25 acres. I was going to crack a joke about you starting it but I know fire is a pretty touchy subject these days so I'm just glad it didn't affect your place. The old rat rod is starting to take shape!

[@kentkirkpatrick7953]

Can try swapping the actuator from the new cut out to the old 3" vavle body. Going smaller won't effect flow much but will probably change the tone and or add a baffling sound!

[@randyhughes5160]

I’m working on a 2015 with a collapsed lifter doing a dod delete I know the slow feeling I hear several have had low oil pressure at idle problems and trying to figure that out I started in December but why rush right 😂

[@larryanderson8049]

Yup , giving the Dodgillac lots of love and money, then getting bit in the azz...just the way it goes sometimes!

[@bart9859]

Hey Ken, Don't you mean "Last video for June"? Yep I watched until the very end. Bart

[@georgedonner7478]

What's a little restriction amongst friends? You aren't building a race truck, right?

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Waylon, I am thinkin your eyecromiter is needin a tune up ! Ya really should have noticed them new ball joints not bein the same as the burned out ones. Well, the milk is spilt so let's clean up and move on. Your fans is right behind ya ! Ya gettin it, ya just ain't got it yet ! ( RRB )

[@WilliamCollins-sh6lm]

What ??? You ain't gonna "Make it Fit" !!! Just a little fileing reaming an sanding...

[@WilliamCollins-sh6lm]

For what your doing 2,1/2 should be just fine . Your not racing or fighting a rule book so let us know how it works ???

[@marksmith9637]

You have such a beautiful place it’s like Rig Heaven looking forward to the next video

[@billkealey9320]

Hey Waylon, Do your self a little bit of looking at wiring this time? Have you ever seen or looked into a Painless wiring harness for your Rats? Could be the way to go?

[@geoffreymills9932]

Might just be me but I'd be reaming out those spindles to fit those ball joints after all that work, just what you get with mail-order

[@kevinhornbuckle]

I hope you have a good trip.

[@AntiqueCarsRCool]

"I think I'm going to have to fix my equipment...this is not good" hehehehe if I had a nickel for every time that happened to me...

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Slipping air line inside an irrigation line...Waylon that's a good think!AL B.

[@rbc5878]

When it rains, it pours Waylon. Hang in there and have a good trip east and relaxing July holiday!

[@ryanrodgers1826]

hi Ken its all uphill some times but hang in there it will come good am sure thanks for your time still love the good an the bad keep your chin up and roll on my man the good times are coming🤞

[@liljoeii6091]

Nice fishing pond I wish it better luck on your Hot Rod thank you for the video

[@shotsrodder]

I’ve been getting the wrong parts lately myself 😤 very upsetting

[@shotsrodder]

I’ve been getting the wrong parts lately myself 😤 very upsetting

[@thomastaylor2450]

I've learned if you don't have to do everything at least twice then you are not doing it right or having fun!

[@georgedonner7478]

Thanks for taking us into the garden. It's been a while.

[@MrBarr62]

Ok Waylon where did you disappear too now ? hope all is well

[@OlysGarage]

Certainly the way she goes! I certainly know that well. Coming along nicely Ken!

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@robertchall8576]

Hope you enjoy the car show it will be good for you to get away for a day or two

[@johnfry9010]

Those A arms are probably for a C 20 , just my guess ?

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Waylon.

[@chuckthomas8176]

Thanks for another foot stomper of video ..

[@crash4me719]

Use a painless wiring kit from Summit Racing.

[@hiramwilson3438]

You mean it's the last video for June

[@pb5778]

Thanks for sharing this video with us

[@johnwilkinson6067]

Have you heard anything new on Danny brown

[@robames1293]

Lesser men would have resorted to words like damnation, heck or fiddlesticks, but not ol' Waylon.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

when my Father was at the peak of his frustration... the word I heard fly out of his mouth was "FIDDLESTICKS! lol

[@robinroddy2170]

seems like a feller oughta have spindles to match all that hard work in his gold mine field of "parts" . . . just sayin'

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

i do but they are 8 lug, i dont want that

[@thomas3059]

Hey waylon is there no junkyards in your area?Maybe you can get different spendles.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yes i have them but they are 8 lug

[@arcticcattpantera]

BEAUTIFUL HOMESTEAD!

[@donfredette9332]

Probley to late ,but can you get the spindles drilled out at a machine shop with a tapered bit

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

yep.. cheaper to buy the a arms

[@johncousins659]

Hi Waylon is everything okay or just taking a break?

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

last couple of weeks has been a really rough time

[@1957kwick]

I love your Koi pond.

[@stucook8622]

Thanks Waylon!🐾

[@Peaserepairs]

You have c20/30 arms and ball joints. upper are a direct swap, the lowers are not.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

I saw lots of c30 lower a arms so I went to great pains to find the ones for a c10 but obviously thats NOT what i got!

[@Peaserepairs]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire it is what it is. I do believe there are several conversion ball joints but couldn't say who sells or what part number they are.

[@novanut1964]

alot of work, good video

[@OurBackYard2018]

We saw you and load of folks drive by.

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

hit me up on instagram tomorrow!. waylon_wire@instagram I want to meet you

[@kentkirkpatrick7953]

Hey are you safe from the fire heading north of Wennache? Just saw it on the news, thought of you brotha! Stay safe!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

thanks for thinking of me.. if you watched the video.. you know I'm not home :)

[@kentkirkpatrick7953]

@1963impala2drWaylonWire Ohh that's right! Your back east with O'l Jimmy! Safe travels my friend!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

@@kentkirkpatrick7953 my son and Noa went up and moved my rigs up to my neighbors place when it was level 3 evac.. he messaged me last night saying they lifted the evacuation notice so all is well Whew!

[@OurBackYard2018]

We lookin’ for ya Ken!

[@1963impala2drWaylonWire]

if you dont have instagram, email me tomorrow.. lets meat up! [e-mail]

[@OurBackYard2018]

@@1963impala2drWaylonWire that would have been great, Ken. I’m about an hour in the wrong direction now. If only my two brain cells had been talking to each other yesterday, I could’ve shook your hand, brother. Sorry I missed ya. Drive safe and happy travels!

[@BaylonWiresOldIron]

Great video cousin Waylon we are getting Jimmy Hoffa ready for you he will be ready for the journey