The Greatest Watts Link Tutorial Ever! Mighty Max Ep. 16

The Watts Link is not as complicated as the Internet makes it seem. Today we design an entire Watts Link system at the kitchen table and then install it.
This video is intended to be a one-stop educational video discussing what the Watts Link is, How and why it works, and how to build the thing while debunking myths about how difficult the Watts Link can be.
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[@richardried4197]

Old fab guy/welder I used to know would always say "if you can't make it out of cardboard, you can't make it out of steel"

[@GarageFab]

Haha! I like it. I just might steal that at some point.

[@78Outlaw]

The CAD OG ❤

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

Well in the sheet metal world that’s for sure correct. You could build an entire structure out of card board then go have it all burned out on a burn table or do it yourself, then weld it all together when your done. Then go work at a ship yard and take that practice and build boats for a few years and you’ll master the technique.

[@austinpalmlund5054]

This is probably the best math lesson I’ve ever learned, incredibly simple and easy to understand but also gives pretty much everything you need to know to build one yourself from scratch. My absolute respect. I’m planning on putting my 2002 3500 on air and will most definitely be referring to this video

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Austin! That means a lot since I can’t really math to save my life. I’m excited to see your project. Hit me up anytime and I’ll help if I can. I appreciate you my man! Cheers

[@ClintsStreetMachines]

Wow! It really IS the greatest Watts link tutorial ever. I'll probably use this on my project. Thank you.

[@GarageFab]

Haha! Thank you, Clint. I can’t wait to see it! 🙌

[@lakeviewgarage3103]

Love your channel, your sense of humor and knowledge are the perfect combination. You are honest and not afraid to poke fun at yourself. Thank you for such great content. I am happy to see how the truck is going, what a great build.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! You are greatly appreciated. I’m thrilled to hear that my dorkyness is coming off as humor!!! 😂 I’ll see you in the next one! 🙌

[@808Hawaiian]

Just found your channel and gotta say? Great! Hats off to you for what you build but mostly for the clarity of explanation you give during build! Impressive and entertaining! Love it!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Billie! Happy to be of service. See you in the next?

[@mkb18577]

Love your videos bro!! You’ve got the IT factor. Keep it up, this channel will blow up for sure.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend. Your kind words are incredibly motivating. Very much appreciated! Here’s to hoping! 🍻

[@waltermcmahan5096]

Glad to have found Austin's channel. Very well explained lay out without talking over our heads. I love learning when the teacher explains it so fun and interesting. Thanks for all your insights

[@GarageFab]

Hey, Walter! Who’s this Austin guy? I’d like to check him out. There’s nothing I like more than learning! -Aaron

[@rebuildsandmods]

Found your channel while searching about link bars... You sir have a professional take to all you create/do. Your videos are educational, fun to watch and very well edited and narrative is excellent! Looking forward to your next videos!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! You are very much appreciated. The next video drops Monday morning. Hope to see you there! 🍻

[@zepp113]

Absolutely the best explanation of a Watt’s Link on KZbin. Well done.

[@GarageFab]

So very much appreciated, Jason! Thank you. 🙏 Cheers!

[@kevinkirk4285]

Wow. I dig your methods. I have been a builder/fabricator for many years but I always learn something. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep moving forward!

[@GarageFab]

That’s the only way to be my man! Never know it all, but always try to anyway. Never stop learning. Thank you brother.

[@enigmasvids9615]

Fantastic work Aaron. You are one hell of a meticulous craftsman. It's a pleasure to watch you build stuff from scratch. 😎👍

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! 🙏

[@jamescrud]

I dig your little mockup. It really makes it easy to understand. Subbed.

[@robertalexander2506]

This is a great video, you're actually better at presenting methods of doing what needs to be done and why. Beautiful craftsmanship indeed!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Robert. 🙏

[@TellURide447]

The knowledge you have is out of this world. You’re like a doctor for car modifications. The way you explain everything is so clear and your mini examples make understanding the concepts so much easier. This is my new favorite channel. I’m about to binge watch all your videos

[@GarageFab]

We’ll thank you in advance for your time! I hope you get just as much value out of the rest of them. And thank you for the kind words my friend! 🍻

[@dennyo3992]

Great content, learned some things. Entertaining, while not being over-the-top. Outstanding production values. Well done!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Denny!

[@trevorreeves5041]

Mighty Max what a great "binge" Thanks for the enthusiasm and great explanations. looking forward to checking out the rest of the vids.

[@GarageFab]

It’s a blast making them, Trevor. Thank you for watching! Cheers!

[@JW-kw8uc]

I came for the 4 part series on chassis as it follows the arcs to move vertical, this bonus footage about Watts link is epic 🥇

[@GarageFab]

So much appreciated my friend! There’s a lot more on the way that I think you’ll enjoy. Until then! Cheers.

[@markrs2000]

Another really good video, thank you. It's a pity there wasn't teachers like you at my school, I believe I would have learnt a lot more than I did.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Mark! You and me both. It’s hard when the subject isn’t interesting though. I imagine I’d suck at teaching math. 😂

[@jaybauer6978]

Love your channel. I’m adapting your suspension insights to a lowered Volvo 122 with a custom frame, parallel 4link rear and Mustang II front end. Just goes to show that knowledge can be applied in many different directions. Keep it up, dude!

[@GarageFab]

Yes!!! 🙌 I can’t wait to see what you do with it. I’ve honestly never heard of a 122. I had to look it up. I’m thrilled with what I saw. Best of luck my man! Thank you, Jay. 🙏

[@itzamedave6242]

Highly anticipated next episode 🎉 beautiful work as always 👍👍

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Dave! I’m excited for it!

[@Verticalpedalgarage]

Beautiful work as always brother!!! Congrats on the 13K subs man. I guarantee you’re going to be at 100K by the end of the year!!

[@GarageFab]

I’ll take that guarantee!! I hope I don’t disappoint. You’re always appreciated! 👊

[@Verticalpedalgarage]

Best content on the net dude. You got this! When are you going to get some merch on your site? Put me down for a shirt of or when you do.

[@GarageFab]

I can’t answer that one. It’s going to take time to build a sight and design said merch. Right now I’m spending all my free time on videos! I figure that’s probably the right thing to be focusing on at the moment. Maybe I can hire someone to do all that. 🤔

[@CL053DC45K37]

I have to say your sense of humor and mine are the same. Ive been a welder for years and a self taught mechanic with a fat case of OCD so everything I do, I do as perfect as possible or it will drive me insane and I have learned a shit ton from you. Your little short cuts here and there are things that will save me years of thought, worry, and obsession and I have to tell you thank you very much for making these videos and for your experience in fabrication. You're honestly one of my favorite youtubers and one of 2 Fabricators I watch. The other is Make it Custom. He is such a great Fabricator like you. You should check his stuff out. Again thank you.

[@GarageFab]

You and I are indeed the same, Benjamin. I was fired from my only fabrication job for doing “too good of work.” That was their gentle way of telling me I was taking way too long on utility trucks that nobody cared about. OCD is a bitch… but I think it can also be a blessing. Some people don’t have the patience to focus on the details and we don’t have a choice. I’ve been watching Karl Fisher for almost as long as he’s been doing KZbin and it’s been magical watching his rapid success. It’s well deserved. I secretly wish we could collaborate on something some day but them Canadians are so dang far away. But I have SEMA in my home town so, maybe. Thank you for the kind words, Benjamin. This might be one of the few comments I print and frame to help keep me motivated. Cheers my friend! 🍻

[@kacho404]

I appreciate your wisdom and patience in explaining how to do it! Greetings from Argentina my friend!

[@GarageFab]

Argentina! That’s incredible. 👏 I appreciate you back. Thank you for the kind words. 🙏

[@lloydrmc]

Perfect! Subscribed Majik KZbin algorithm figured out I would like this. Now off to watch the rest of your diff videos.

[@GarageFab]

Happy to have you, my friend! Thank you. 🙏

[@russellhall8716]

Another video gem! When you put that bolt and bush through the diff plate, I thought "big error", but great fix with support bracket. Faith reinstated. Great job.🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@GarageFab]

What the heck. Apparently I haven’t yet earned your unwavering faith. 😩 😂 Thank you, Russell. 🙏

[@johnterpack3940]

One of those rare times I subscribe after a single video. Even though I already know how a Watts link works, I didn't feel insulted by your explanation of it. And you went into some details that I didn't know. Plus your fab work is absolutely top notch. Understanding the importance of a double shear mount instead of saying "good 'nuff" like some of the more shadetree channels would do was a massive boost to your credibility. But the icing on the cake was the whole spiel with the tooth. That was just pure gold. My gift, in return for the information and entertainment you provided, is to mention the "Mumford link". It's sometimes referred to as a "modified Watts" link. It offers a few advantages over the basic Watts; 1) It puts both frame brackets at the same height, eliminating the long, bendy bracket on one side of the Watts. This has obvious advantages for ground clearance as well. 2) It allows you to adjust the roll center by changing the angles of the main bars. 3) It can, in theory, allow you to put everything out of the way of the diff cover for easier maintenance. It's definitely more complicated than a Watts. And I can't swear it would work well on a long-travel vehicle. But it is very much worth a bit of research. One more tidbit that many don't know-- both the Watts and the Mumford can have their pivotty bits mounted horizontally. You could have put that entire thing between the frame rails with the propeller mounted on top of the diff. Though I don't think that would be optimal since the pivot point would have to handle the articulation of the axle.

[@GarageFab]

John… That was a tremendous amount of words. Out of all of them, the phrase I appreciate most was “Pivotty bits.” I can’t even type it without laughing. I was once familiar with the Mumford link but have forgotten about it. I remember it being a magical dance of moving parts. I will certainly have to look that up again. I’m clearly misunderstand your point on the horizontal mounting of the pivotty bits. I’m likely misinterpreting your statement as the whole watts link system on it’s side, but that most certainly won’t work. If you could clarify, I’d be insanely grateful. Thank you for the kind words, John! Glad to have you. 🙌

[@johnterpack3940]

@@GarageFab you interpret it correctly, the whole kit on its side. All the geometry works exactly the same. It does require an extra bit of flexibility at the axle pivot though. I've never seen it in use. I can't swear it's practical. And since the roll center of a Watts is at the pivot point that would create an absurdly high roll center. So it's probably more an interesting bit of trivia than a useful tip.

[@GarageFab]

So I have heard of mounting a Watts Link system in front of the axle instead of link bars. (It was a theory at least. I haven’t been able to design it in my head) But a Watts link prevents side to side motion by pushing and pulling on its bars. By mounting the Watts on its side, it would then prevent up and down movement and only allow side to side motion. So I still believe I’m misunderstanding something. 🧐

[@johnterpack3940]

@@GarageFab With the propeller horizontal it will still rotate as the arms push on it. And the arms will still push in opposite directions as the axle moves. Try it with your scale model. Just stand it on its end and move the axle up and down.

[@GarageFab]

Ok, I’ve thought about this for practically a whole day simply not getting it. But now I think I know what I was misunderstanding. You said the “pivotty bits” would be horizontal. I interpreted that as tipping the entire watts link system in it’s end. But you meant the propeller could be mounted like a helicopter prop, but the bars would remain horizontal. The bars would then be on the same plane but one would be a bit FORWARD of the other. Given this epiphany, yes, I’d agree this would work properly. Also it wouldn’t necessarily have to be on top of the diff. It could still be behind the axle with a cleverly designed pair of bars bridging the diff. It would certainly take up more room behind the axle but it could have prevented my design from needing frame tabs that hang down 6 inches. My brain is fried now thanks, John. 😳

[@Decayrate-of-Ravn-Rike]

Very charismatic. I really like the, "can do" attitude. Love finding "small" channels such as yours. Keep up the good work. Subscribed.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! Glad to have you. See you in the next!

[@ericdavenport4040]

Great video. I’ve been watching your suspension series and really loving it. Was really hoping the next video would be the one you promised about driveshafts. That being said I was losing it over the snacks and then again about your smooth tooth (I’ve been there and know exactly what you mean). Keep up the great work it’s awesome stuff.

[@GarageFab]

My apologies, Eric! It's still coming. I'm creating a machine that will help me demonstrate the magic of U-joints, and of course it's gotta be the coolest machine ever with lots of adjustments. All so I can film a 15 minute video and then throw it away. 😩 Probably shouldn't make more promises, but I think it'll be the next video. 😬 Thank you my friend. You are appreciated.

[@michaelanderson3771]

Very informative and debunking the myths. Also you can always use links on current model diffs and upgrade axles and centres. Or use y rear end setup like the series 2 Jag or the Aussie commodore or falcon rear.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Michael! I almost used an IRS Jag rear end with inboard discs on my truck several years ago. Don’t remember why I changed my mind. 🤔

[@michaelanderson3771]

@@GarageFab jag rear cannot handle huge ponies but ok for stock 350 chev or slight cam work but not over 300 hp

[@GarageFab]

That said, I think it would’ve been fine the TPI engine I had. I think it was just laziness. By the time I came across a spare Jag subframe, the 4 link rear suspension was already done and didn’t want to redo anything. 🤷‍♂️

[@SilverBullet93GT]

“I’m a big fan of watts links. I like them, I use them, I have a little one. I keep it in a jar on top of my refrigerator. I’d like to put more in that jar. That’s where you come in.”

[@GarageFab]

Haha! They’re fun to look at. A jar is a perfect use.

[@gregorygolden1296]

Great video. I learned a bunch about it.... My '05 Crown Vic Interceptor has a Watts Link. Am wanting to up grade the Trailing Arms and Watts Link. Now I somewhat understand what's going on back there. Thanks.

[@garage79r]

I am glad I stumbled across your channel. One of the best watts link videos I have ever watched.

[@GarageFab]

Glad you stumbled too my friend! Thank you!

[@greatwhitedon]

I couldn't stop laughing at the tooth discussion. I'm so excited to discover this channel - this channel is great!

[@GarageFab]

I don’t have merch, but if I ever do I’m considering tooth shaped suckers or velvet ring boxes with a tooth mounted inside for licking. Opinions? Thank you, Tyler! You are greatly appreciated. 🙏 🍻

[@rickfazzini22]

Man, you put a ton of work into this video and it shows. Amazeballs!!!’

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Rick! I’m thrilled you noticed. Cheers mate!

[@IronGordon]

I’m concerned about your processed food intake…. Totally underrated channel, great work keep it going!

[@GarageFab]

But did you see me swallow? I just enjoy the chewing. Thank you my friend! You are appreciated. I hope to get back at it shortly. Cheers!

[@camfa204]

I’ve been trying to understand a watts link for a few years now. You my man! Explained it perfect! Thank you. Definitely subscribed. Keep up the good work

[@GarageFab]

Yes! Happy to be of service my friend.

[@mikem9953]

I can not believe how much I just learned! Awesome video!

[@autostyleonline1311]

Let it be known that from this day forward the spinny bar thingy is now known as a "propeller".

[@GarageFab]

I don’t know. If I had heard the term “Spinny Bar Thingy” first I likely would’ve gone with that instead!

[@davidmclendon27]

I came here to learn about watts links, but now all I wanna do is lick a smooth tooth.

[@GarageFab]

I don’t have merch. But if I ever do I think I’ll have to sell tooth suckers.

[@envyshane1]

Your welds look great! Thank you for these videos.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Shane! I appreciate your time.

[@senior29]

Hey Aaron,. I live in 'Vegas too and I'm building a street/dirt/rock crawling truck so have no use for a watts link, but your videos are so interesting and informative that i watched all of the Watts Link Tutorials just because. Now i have to watch your other vids. Nice job.

[@GarageFab]

Yes! 🙌 Much appreciated my friend! We’re in town (or out of town) can you crawl rocks? I’ve got a future project that will certainly need some gnarly terrain. Cheers!!

[@jamesadkins5495]

Just want to give you a huge thank you. You showed your stand for your axle you made and made a comment about building something similar for bumpers in the past. Well I'm building a bumper for an off-road 4runner and was wondering how I was going to get it on and off with a winch. You inspired me to make a similar stand and it worked like a charm. Again thank you for your videos, they have helped me figure things out in my limited space.

[@GarageFab]

Sweet! Thank you James!! That’s the entire purpose of the channel. I’m thrilled to hear someone is getting something out of it. Cheers my friend!

[@robsimpson3402]

Just found your channel, love that truck. I considder myself a connoisseur of custom cars and u have nailed it carnt wait to watch all your stuff

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Rob! There are much bigger better projects coming down pipe. I’m excited for you to see them!

[@theogre6551]

Again. Love it. Needed this for the watts link.

[@GarageFab]

Excellent! Thank you my friend. 🙏

[@richardhill895]

You read my mind... I was just wondering if the pan par was mounted on the center of the axle would it move as much and BAM💥 you did it for us! Love the content man.

[@GarageFab]

Woot! 🙌 I think as a rule of thumb, all link bars should be as long as they can possibly be to prevent unwanted moment. Thank you, Richard! I appreciate you.

[@dougsmith1622]

This is a really good lesson. Thank you from an old physics, math, and shop teacher, plus a pretty good mechanic!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Doug! That means a lot to me since I didn’t get much love from teachers when I was young.

[@og190]

Very well explained a very well thought out lesson .

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! 🙏

[@heidielliott3881]

🤤 over the watts!! Gotta say it again love the “mini” model showing what happens as you explain everything. Can’t wait to see what’s coming up next!!

[@heidielliott3881]

Oh and congrats on the number of peeps!!!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Heidi! I think I’ve gotta take a break on the Mighty Max for a minute. Keith needs my assistance and I’ve promised those peeps a driveshaft video. 😬 So who knows which will be next. 🤷‍♂️

[@craigquary4017]

Dude thank you for the KISS explanation for the dynamics of the WATTS link!!!

[@GarageFab]

My pleasure Craig. Thank you for watching!

[@QuinntumAZ]

Wow! Just amazing info on the watts link.

[@0lddragracer426]

I've been looking for some time for a good video on Watts Linkage...this one exceeds good! Muchos Gracias.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Michael! Glad I could help. Cheers!

[@justindowlearn4562]

Hell yea! Great video! I always look forward to new videos. Keep doing what your doing. This channel is awesome!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Justin! I appreciate you my man. 🙏

[@LetGaiaLive]

Love your use of models to demonstrate what you’re saying 👍

[@GarageFab]

Thrilled you enjoyed, Trevor! Hope you find the information useful. Cheers!

[@boomerpaschall]

Certainly have a style all your own, gotta love the authenticity. Thanks for the solid fab content, stay safe. Salute.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, my friend!

[@anthonynardini4295]

Great work! Really excellent explanations in all your vids, you make it all look easy.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Anthony! That’s part of the goal. Make it look easy and instill enough confidence in others to give it a try.

[@anthonynardini4295]

@@GarageFab could I email you my rear suspension design I’m working on? I could use some consultation.

[@GarageFab]

Absolutely. [e-mail]

[@eugenevanniekerk5856]

Your vids rock my friend. Always learning something and always inspiring one think and explore more.keep up the great content and good work.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Eugene! Inspiration and motivation is the goal. Thank you for watching!

[@westennant4495]

Have started watching all you vids they are ACE mate keep them coming and keep u the great work 👍🏻

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Wes! I appreciate your time and eyeballs. More on the way. I’ll see you then my man! 🍻

[@terryheimerl8674]

First time on this channel and may I say that you have a gift for teaching that is rarely seen. I am 67 and completely enjoyed your tutorial, with the possible exception of your tooth (LOL). Tough to find one person who has the knowledge AND can express it to others without overloading their brains or boring them to sleep. Thank you for this video.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Terry!! Your words mean a lot and you, my friend, are greatly appreciated. I can use all the motivation I can get. Cheers!!

[@scottwilliams997]

Just found your channel Love your style I'm learning a lot Keep it up.....

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Scott! There is no better compliment. You are appreciated. 🙌

[@danieladame6975]

Lol he's almost got the whole kitchen in there lol love the content you bring to your video's brother and KEEP it MOVING FORWARD!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Daniel 🙏 I appreciate your eyeballs! You do the save my man.

[@billp.365]

Getting ready to Start my dream build . 49 GMC truck sitting on a 73 chevy frame. I'm really considering doing this set up. Or I should say trying to build this setup. Fantastic video. Explanation was spot on thank you very much.

[@GarageFab]

Excellent! Sounds like a bad ass project, Bill! Lemme know if you’ve got questions during the build. Best of luck my man!

[@123suzukisamurai]

Very well explained and nice job as well thank you

[@GarageFab]

Happy to be of service. Thank you for donating all your time watching videos! 😀

[@guyward5137]

I just learned more watching two videos that I did I high school lol. Great content. Looking forward to learning more and love the cardboard design. Just how my dad built many projects. GW

[@GarageFab]

Nice! That’s what I like to here. Happy to be of service, Guy. Gotta love the original CAD! I’ll see you in the next one then! 🙌

[@gibsonlife573]

You're a hell of a fabricator bro definitely an inspiration I take it you do this for a living

[@FM-ec9ov]

Fantastic videos bro, I’m a mustang guy but love watching you fabricate. You’re hitting all the right notes, from how you’re measuring to using card stock and wood to layout the parts. Keep up the great work!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! I too am a Mustang guy! I’ve got a New Edge with a blown head gasket at the moment. Hope to get that straightened out shortly. Thank you! See you in the next? 🍻

[@FM-ec9ov]

@@GarageFab I’ve got a fox I’m into a full on resto on, will definitely employ a lot of your tips. Lots of fab to do before I though it back together. Works challenge subframes, trans cross member mounts, little rust repair and some strut tower frame rail work.

[@GarageFab]

Fun! Can’t wait to see some updates. 🙌

[@HalfricanFPV]

Man it’s been a blast watching your channel and content grow! Keep up the amazing work bruh!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Brother! I was just thinking about you. I might have to hire you to help film part of an upcoming episode. It’s the sort of thing that only aerial videography will do. Lemme know if you’re interested!

[@HalfricanFPV]

@@GarageFab dope! DM me and let’s chat.

[@johnjunker1454]

This is a very informative video to those who are not super knowledgeable on fabricating suspension components. I installed a watts link on a 81 c10 shortbed. It was the first time I installed one back in 1999. I was already familiar with them because my uncle raced stock cars and alot of old-school stock cars had watts links. They are really not as complicated as some think.

[@laureanorivera]

Love the videos. Thank you for sharing and for all the time you put into them. (still cracking up at the tooth licking thing)

[@GarageFab]

Thank you Laureano! That means a lot. I appreciate your appreciation! 🙌 Cheers my friend. 👊

[@ManChildMaineiac]

So much detail in this video bud!! I plan on bagging my project and now thinking about this instead of a panhard bar.

[@GarageFab]

No better setup for bagging a small truck like the Mighty Max IMO. And then there’s a sprinkle of “Wow” to go along with it. Thanks again, Brad!

[@ManChildMaineiac]

Dude I love that you personally reply on your Channel. I wish I knew how to KZbin LOL I would start a channel just for my Mighty Max

[@GarageFab]

It’s super easy. Looks like you already got an account! Just film something and click the upload button! Be warned, it takes 3 times as long to complete a simple task when you decide to film it. 🤦🏻‍♂️ But thank you! Replying to every message is a goal of mine. With any luck, there will be a time when I’m so overrun by comments that I simply cannot reply to all. But hopefully by then people realize that I care and I’m not just ignoring them. 🤷‍♂️

[@kylethowsen4185]

Love the Mig finger! I think I’ll use it next time I have a project! Stay legendary.

[@GarageFab]

Don’t forget to ground a toe. Thank you, Mr. Bilyeu! 🙌

[@boogiechassis7726]

Great design video, good explanation and love the snack gags! Always look forward to your videos!

[@GarageFab]

So much thank you! What’s gags? That’s my actual diet. See you in the next one!!

[@dm812000]

But when is he going to eat the dog treat?

[@GarageFab]

Hahaha! I got full. 🤷‍♂️

[@Motorheadguru]

Definitely using this on my 66 Fastback GenV restomod!! Great video, thanks!

[@GarageFab]

Yes!!! Can’t wait to see it. 👏

[@vincentrobinette1507]

The stress you were trying to avoid on the center bolt is called "cantilever stress". By building the 'housing' that supports the bolt at both ends, the bolt is now in "Sheer". You can consider that bolt infinitely strong! The only point of stress, is the bracket welded to the frame, to anchor the lower link. That bracket receives the most "cantilever" stress, in the whole system. It could even twist the frame rail. That would be the most likely point of failure, if you slide side-ways into a curb. Having the upper and lower links invert, is called "camming over". I never thought about creating the "Z" to increase up-down travel. When I built my model, I just simply set the 'propeller' on the vertical, and made sure it was big enough, that it never could get close to "camming over" within the travel of the rear suspension on my Chevrolet Caprice station wagon. I built it, because I HATED the jounce steer caused by a relatively short pan hard bar, from the factory. (The factory pan hard bar was set level at resting height. The car was equipped with air-shocks, to allow adjustment for different loads.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you for taking the time to write all that, Vincent! Good info is always appreciated. 👏 If I’m being honest, if there was any curb smacking, I imagine it would have yank that 8 inch frame tab clean off. Also that might trigger be a divorce. 😳

[@williamvanhulst3347]

I just wanted to say thanks!! Im 21 and kinda grew up in the lowrider / minitruck scene. I found a 92 mazda b22 with only 82k miles. I want to bag it. So i started asking questions and everybody would just say do this but not actually explain how or why it works. but thanks to you i know now what i need to do and why it works

[@GarageFab]

Thank you William! Very cool to hear. 🙏 The “Why” has always been the most important thing to me. I can wait to see what you do to that Mazda! Cheers!

[@pauldoyley8354]

Well done. Great content, edits, useful things.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Paul. And thank you for watching. You are appreciated. Cheers!

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

This was an awesome video! Instantly subscribed. I have a 79 stepside shortbed square body that i wanna build and finding someone in Vegas who does this is complicated. Great tutorial. 🤙🤙

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend!! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Definitely one of my favorite trucks. There’s a dude that works in the same little street as me that has one fully bagged and body dropped. So sexy. 😩

[@thisdayage7997]

sense the lower arm parallel to the axle has a longer bracket that creates more torsion on the frame in that area that it wasn’t designed for originally ! even though boxing it does reinforce the frame rails maybe a new cross member as close to that bracket as possible 💪might be a good addition in heavy duty applications! 🙏Always respectfully & apologies if its in a previous video i haven’t sunken my teeth into …yet new sub ! honestly your the best fab channel i’ve found on KZbin not just because of your ability too articulate & knowledge & skills but your sense of humor can’t be overlooked 💯🔥

[@bigleroy753]

Your suspension tutorials are really helpful. I have a 2002 Dodge Ram with a rusted out frame but the engine and trans are great. I am going to build my own frame and suspension to go for a ratrodish/daily driver theme. I will be keeping my computer close by to refresh my memory. Thanks and God Bless you.

[@GarageFab]

That’s what I like to hear, Leroy! Thank you for the kind words ands I can’t wait to see what you make of the Ram. Sounds like an awesome project. I’m always around if you’ve got questions. Cheers my friend.

[@sabastian458]

6 months since your last upload, I hope you don’t stop! Everything about this channel is what KZbin should be. I’m getting to begin my might max build and was excited to see a channel that was building one also. I hope all is well!

[@GarageFab]

@@sabastian458 I haven’t quit yet! It just looks like it. There’s a new video coming out hopefully next Monday. I’m super excited about it. I’ll see you then! Can’t wait to see what you do with your Mighty Max! 🙌

[@johnmathews3027]

Great video, learnt alot, thanks for sharing

[@GarageFab]

My pleasure!

[@c.g.chavira3923]

Amazing work n explanation. Appreciate it!

[@GarageFab]

I appreciate you back! Thank you Brother. 😊

[@MathieuNoualy-ex4cy]

One of the best fab videos I’ve ever watched. Some great tips too.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, Mathieu! 🙏

[@MathieuNoualy-ex4cy]

@@GarageFab It even made me wonder when my next dentist visit is and that I need to make sure I get a teeth polishing. I love me a smooth tooth as well. 😂. My wife happen to hear the bit… and not only did I get that “what the hell are you watching now”, but she also got a good laugh as well.

[@GarageFab]

Haha! Yes! That made my day. Nothing better than weirding people out and making them laugh at the same time. Forget the tooth polishing. Get a fake one made! 🙌

[@timbecker8618]

Thanks for all the clarification.

[@GarageFab]

Anytime, Tim. That's why I'm here.

[@JB-sx3db]

Great explanations. You earned my subscription!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you, JB! Glad to have you. See you in the next. 🙌

[@bdjm8595]

Very nice work there sir !!!!

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! 🙏 👊

[@adamschewe7166]

Man you are a fantastic teacher! Thank you! What a great channel

[@GarageFab]

Thank YOU, Adam! 🙏 Words like these motivate me to continue. Very much appreciated, Brother!

[@marvincler9685]

Although I am not interested in car building, I learned from your explanation of the Watts linkage how the Watts linkage works on a BEAM type stationary steam engine...of which I intend to design and build a model of. Thank

[@GarageFab]

Excellent! I love hearing how things are used outside the car scene! I thought I read that the Watts link was originally designed for use on the Steam engine. I assumed they were referring to the railway sort. Now I’m not so sure! 🤔 Best of luck, Marvin!

[@goodservices155]

For anyone who wants to use a watts link and handling is the primary goal remember that the rear roll center height is determined by the Watts link pivot point height. If I remember right the rear roll center height for a panhard bar is the height at which the bar connects to the axle.

[@GarageFab]

I agree 100% on the Watts Link roll center. The panhard bar roll center (assuming it’s set up properly) is in the center of the panhard bar. Which means the roll center height varies if the suspension height changes. I do not know this as fact. But I would be shocked to find out THE most common axle locating device puts a vehicle’s roll center on the far left or far right side. That would induce some really strange handling characteristic! You are appreciated. 🙏

[@apaulothegreat1581]

You gave me a brainstorm on what i'm trying to do with my ten wheeler custom truck. Running a driveshift from the front rearend to the back rearend Thanks. Medicineman

[@GarageFab]

10 wheels eh?!

[@rfoutdoors2543]

Amazing video! thank you very much for the explanations.

[@GarageFab]

My pleasure my friend! More explanations on the way. 🍻

[@noname-gp6hk]

This video is fantastic, you got a gift for teaching. Anybody watching that is afraid of CAD tools though - don't be afraid of it, it's just another tool to learn. There are 100% free CAD programs available too that are just fine for building stuff like this. Recommend everybody give it a try, there's free tutorials on youtube. Once you spend a weekend giving it a go, CAD drawings become just as second nature as whipping out a pencil and paper. You can learn it for free and use it for free, and once you learn it you gain an incredible new toolset.

[@georgevg3593]

Muchas Felicidades Joven Por Su Canal. Saludos Cordiales Desde Mazatlán, Sinaloa, México. ..

[@aceseights1739]

Hi from Australia, just what I needed as Im building a HD trike and hilding my fear end. Will incorparated this in the design, Thanks from Merv

[@GarageFab]

Yes! Best of luck Merv. Can’t wait to see what you create. 🙌

[@frankm8533]

Man that's smooth looking! Thanks for the education 🙏 you make it much easier to understand then alot ive seen. Hope to run into you at a show some day just to shake ur hand for putting out these vids

[@GarageFab]

Always appreciated, Frank! I don’t have time for shows. Too busy making videos!! 😂 One day though, I’ll take all my KZbin projects out to show off. Thank you!

[@frankm8533]

@@GarageFab i complete understand that. Do have Instagram or anything? I haven't been on social media in 10 plus years but thinking about getting back on something keep up with old friends easier

[@GarageFab]

Indeed! Search @GarageFab on Instagram. 🙌

[@frankm8533]

@@GarageFab Will do

[@Deesrickchevrolet]

Nice, very nice Aaron! I noticed on mine since the propeller is the rear pivot point it works the front suspension harder because of throwing the weight it lightens the inside tire. But, as you know I did mine off the frame and I'm thinking a rear sway bar. On a side note I just purchased a used Syclone intake, exhaust manifolds, turbo, intercooler. I can't use the intake or plenum but just the Mitsubishi turbo was 1200 eight years ago. Am I stoked. YES. I had to tell someone! And yes, you do great work, funny and you teach everyone.

[@GarageFab]

I only vaguely remember your Watts. I kinda wish I could see it again! I also want to see this Syclone setup!! Do you have an Instagram? Or are you posting on Facebook? As always, Thank you my friend. 🙏

[@drewledbetter526]

I'm more into off road suspension. BUT.......this is the best tutorial of building a suspension I've ever seen. Now I'm trying to figure out how to incorporate it into other stuff....a lock, ...a ....

[@GarageFab]

That’s what makes this stuff fun! Frankensteining stuff from one vehicle to another. Practicality be damned! Thank you, Drew!

[@bobbyadamo152]

It's a gift to be capable of demonstating complicated things so simply. Loved the video, Nice tooth

[@GarageFab]

Haha! Thank you, Bobby!

[@flyonbyya]

Great presentation !

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend! 🙏

[@kirksgarage3980]

Man I miss seeing your videos pop up on my notifications! Love the build and can’t wait for more. Should be doing something similar to a power-tour car I’m building for next year! Thanks for the very well done videos!

[@GarageFab]

Keep those notifications on, Kirk! The newest video drops bright and early Monday morning. I look forward to your build my man! 🙌

[@kirksgarage3980]

@@GarageFab let's go!!!! I use your videos to teach people how suspension works because it's so clear and easy to see! And thanks I'll keep you posted!!!!!

[@GarageFab]

Teach eh? You got my interest.

[@kirksgarage3980]

@@GarageFab yes sir I’m only 20 and have been around the car world in restoration and customs for about 5 years and a bunch of my friends like to be taught how stuff works and your videos can’t explain this stuff any better!

[@GarageFab]

Nice!

[@ArslanBajwa]

You made me subscribe on the first video. And i am using KZbin since 2005. You are a good teacher.

[@GarageFab]

Thank you my friend. Glad to have you. See you Sunday morning! 🙌

[@leeharrison8790]

Wow ! I had no idea how all this suspension actually works .. & at first was over whelmed ..lol But due to how you present it in a way I can grasp it's function & why .. I am not so worried about actually doing it ! My project is actually very simple sense I am not building a vehicle that's going to rock crawl ... lol just a tiny short wheel based 4x4 Suzuki samurai custom pick up .. to go to town in .. with no rear box beyond the cab just a tiny flat bed , leaf springs go beyond the rear frame so I am building a 4 link top triangulated suspension just like what you taught me .. sense I went back to the first video & learned how it works & what i need to do to make it all work properly ... the travel up & down won't be far from ride height .. Knowing now what to make sure of & why is extremely important ..it make sense now .. with out your Knowledge I was headed for trouble for sure .. it was way over my head .. thank you for building my confidence with basic know how eliminating my ignorance level ... I really think I can do this !

[@GarageFab]

No better compliment has ever been made, Lee. Thank you for that. Putting power in people’s hands is my main goal. If you get stuck during the build, you know where to find me. Best of luck my friend!

[@notme8121]

Reason your channel is growing so fast is because I'm sharing it with everyone!

[@GarageFab]

Haha! Well then thank you, my friend! 👍

[@notme8121]

But you said you don't have AC, isn't that AC unit above the sign high on the wall?

[@GarageFab]

That’s a swamp cooler. It’s a life saver. The only time I recall talking about not having A/C was at my buddy Keith’s shop during the C10 Suspension build with temps in the triple digits. The swamp cooler is nice but it’s so loud that I can’t run it while filming, which is most of the time! I’m looking forward to one day having a shop with actual A/C that can’t be heard on camera.