This Is TOO MUCH? LIFTED Long Travel Silverado! - Building My Dream Truck

[@johnf.9975]

The most awesome part of these videos is seeing your kids in on the action. Working on their toys. My boys are 14 and still do.(but not as much😄) 🤙🤙

[@matthewsharp5609]

I’d pick you up a mig welder that’s compatible with gas 75/25 and run solid wire instead of flux core, a lot cleaner of a weld and a lot more forgiving as long as the metal is clean. Also generally doesn’t take a lot of practice to lay down some pretty and good penetrating welds. Truck looks awesome!

[@kiphirschfield395]

Was going to say the exact same thing..... if you are welding that good with flux core wait until you try it with gas... you will be even better!

[@RXQ003]

Yeah, flux core sucks. 75/25 with 035 wire 👌🏽

[@johneledge3516]

Yeah hit it with gas and it looks so much better

[@saltii2]

this right here ^^ flux core will never come out as clean

[@anthonietalarico6369]

Also, make sure to weld downwards when doing vertical like that! Definitely a lot easier than welding upstream!

[@kylesump605]

Some things I have noticed helped a lot when I have vertical welded is start at the top instead of the bottom and it’s soooo much easier to start and keep it consistent

[@DIYShopGuru3239]

Reason why he started at the bottom is because it is the "proper" way to weld vertical. Tis what they teach in weld school to. Yes I'm going for my ticket haha

[@Futurebeefcake]

Uphill welding allows the weld to get more penetration and essentially a “stronger” weld if welded correctly, but downhill works as well.

[@darrylm79]

I'm at the welding part! Dude, that's how you start and learn. Congrats on taking the initiative like everything else. This is a bucket list item for me, so it's cool to see someone doing it for the first time, even in this condensed fashion. Keep up the fabulous work.

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Much appreciated, brother. 🤙🏽

[@chileguero2]

@@LonestarHawaiian next step is to make a front bumper!

[@coltonbrockbank]

This is amazing. Arms look unreal good. Dude the head on at one of the most criticized work and area you could dive into with welding and took it all in stride like a champ haha well done

[@thebeastmodegarage]

As a high performance welder the best I can say is insure your polarity is set properly for flux core wire to avoid excess spatter. Use the settings for metal thickness on the inside of the mig door and fine tune from there. Keep 1/8 inch distance from the weld at all times and be mindful of your angle. Flux core or not you are supposed to push a mig puddle not pull it. You can weld from top to bottom but if you want to weld uphill you need to keep a minimal 10 to 15 degree angle pointed uphill. You will improve weld quality with gas and solid wire but not necessary. You can remove the spatter easily with a small chisel. Thank you for appreciating the work and skill that goes into high quality welds. Love the channel. Keep up the good work

[@shawnbruehl7787]

One good rule to remember...heat travels up. Noone ever said a vertical welds has to start at the bottom...start more near the top, this helps weld on cooler metal, then drop down and run up, back stepping onto the upper bead laid

[@zieske98]

Love it. But have to widen the rear-end to match the front wheel track now.

[@code10garage94]

Looking good bruddah!!👍🏼…welding tip I got was if your doing a vertical weld start from the top and work your way down since gravity will help 🤙🏽

[@adammorton2062]

Good on you to let everyone know that welding isn't easy and it takes time and that is why they get payed good money truck is looking great

[@michaelshallue1801]

I love it.... You got your little boy pumping the brakes and helping you bleed them!!!

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

I respect that you are willing to practice a LOT to teach yourself how to weld. I think part of your issue may be that you are practicing with metal that is way too thick to penetrate with your welder, get some material that is like 1/8" thick and practice on that. The hardest part is getting the welder set up for the job at hand when you are learning. Try turning your heat up and your wire speed down slowly until you can tell you don't have enough wire speed and then start adding wire speed slowly back and practice getting the settings right on metal that is close to what you're going to be actually welding on the truck. Love your channel, been a fan since you started in Hawaii and you have come such a long way. Home mig/flux core welding is fairly easy once you get your machine set up right. Best of luck to you and your family. I have a grandson that is your oldest son's age, I love that age, they are so sweet and fun to hang out with at that age.

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Thank you!

[@eddiemartinez9053]

A welding tip if you're using Flux core wire make sure the positive and ground in the machine are swapped around ( + on the - post) will reduce splatter very much but this is only if using Flux core wire, wire size does not matter.

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Thanks!

[@alvarezz09]

i love your videos man, and how you show when you messing up and don't lie about stuff, shows us you are a human man! thank you for the great content always!

[@rainad07]

little tip, don't pay attention to the chart, welding thick material (like a frame) turn the heat up all the way and adjust the wire speed till it makes a constant weld, travel downward when welding in a C pattern from the item being welded on to the base material. the charts never are right for the way i weld, good luck.

[@c0starayban]

What a rewarding feeling! Awesome Job

[@ethanmartinez640]

Looks to be a flux machine, common rule is if there’s slag you drag, for vertical angles I have always done small j motions coming down rather than pushing up. I’m sure the work you did will be alright since WEEKEND WARRIOR! Haha love the channel man keep up the good work!

[@angelperez7635]

Well done. I still remember when you said “ if i hit 1000 subscribers i can buy power tools” great videos my friend.

[@clarenceflinn5561]

nice setup on your truck. great videos. awesome that you let your kids help.

[@stovetopstephen]

Splatter is probably due to flux core wire. Get mig wire and shielding gas. It will create much cleaner beads. Also recommend starting at the top of a vertical weld. 🤙🏾

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Thanks!

[@chrisguillen1495]

I actually feel happy for your advertising opportunities man. I’m glad I was able to join your KZbin journey

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Great video! Quite the project you’ve got there. If you plan on welding more def look into getting gas and solid core wire. Flux core is awful to work with. I know someone else already mentioned that. Way to give her hell though!

[@ryanbuchanan931]

Cool to see you try things outside of your comfort zone! Love the new content

[@steveperkins223]

Start at the top Weld down turn up the heat take the time to let it penetrate into the frame and the bracket,after each Bead Drop a little farther down below it let it penetrate go back on top and then go down below again! Takes a long time to learn how to weld right but you’re doing great keep at it and you’ll figure it out!!👍🏻

[@LonestarHawaiian]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Mike-ls7hs]

Welding tip, get a welder that is a stick welder best penetration and way easier to do.

[@Silveradols3]

Really clean metal and argon always help!

[@Rademaker73]

Awesome!!! Love your Channel. Been watching it for years now!!! Keep up the good work. I have an '07 Silverado 5.3 4x4 Classic

[@Huggi_Filmed_It]

PRACTICE MAKES IMPROVEMENT , I love it

[@LonestarHawaiian]

🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@kevinpercy4473]

Love the idea of using a cardboard box as a grinding “closet” to keep grindings from harming your toys. I’m borrowing this great idea!

[@MrBabycody99]

Always good watching your videos bruddah. Keep the aloha flowing in Texas.

[@AL-kw3cd]

With a 110v machine definitely do not start at the top and weld down (as some people have suggested) as there will be significantly less penetration for this particular weld. When welding uphill pause on the edges of each material (frame side then strap side) while gradually traveling in an upward motion. Metal preparation is always key, the bubbling you talked about getting on the frame is probably due to not having the coating all the way removed. Additionally leaf springs are hardened spring steel and are not typically meant to be welded on. Try to find some regular carbon steel to practice on and that will significantly help you dial in your settings.

[@naughtydonkeyperformance]

THIS

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Great information here! Thank you. I noticed the difference on the frame vs the leaf spring. I should have known that. Thank you!

[@AL-kw3cd]

No problem! Keep up the awesome videos! I love watching all the different projects!

[@ryancasteel4929]

100% agree with the comments about going gas MIG with 75% argon and 25% CO2 and .035 wire That will keep your spatter down and penetration good. A couple of thoughts about your practice. Those leaf springs are spring steel (high carbon, heat treated) you're not going to get good penetration which is why you're seeing so much spatter (even for flux wire) spring steel requires preheating for good penentration so i'd be willing to bet you saw better results the longer you were welding in one area. Try some mild 1/8" steel next. I bet you do much better. On your comment about starting at the bottom... try starting at the top next time and use gravity to help pull the pool down. Best of luck to you.

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Thank you! Super helpful.

[@EpicStatius]

Man I'm so psyched. Getting my first truck on Saturday. A 2018 Silverado Z71 Lt 😁 with only 25000km on it. Been debating that v4 range delete since I've seen so many videos on the pros of it

[@justinmezsets5401]

Loving the build! but strapped at 2.5 inches is a lot. Usually you strap at one inch to allow for half an inch of stretch in the strap over time. Losing a lot of potential travel from such a nice kit!

[@LonestarHawaiian]

Following the manufactures specs. I trust them more than myself 😂. I imagine the straps to stretch a bit over time.

[@Brando_000]

Thanks for the video. Been looking into the same kit for my 07 Sierra

[@69sound81]

Weld with stick man, it comes out cleaner, it penetrates better and has more strenght. The only downside to it is the preheating and the fact that you need a more stable hand. But it is very quick to lesrn. Use 6013 for the first pass and if the piece actually needs more than that you can go with 7018 rod. And BTW, you should also apply post weld heat. A simple torch into the general area maintainning the piece warm is good enough to do the trick and aid in stabilizing the steel in order to avoid structural compromises like brittleness due to a big welded line. Preheat for around 5 to 10 minutes, weld and then repeat as it cools off. Propane torches allow it to cool down as they dont introduce so much heat into the area but it is still very hot and certainly will be hotter than free air

[@DJ_Williams]

Hey make sure next if you weld on you truck, disconnect the battery. It could fry the ecm if you. don’t. Not sure if you did that or not. Anyway truck looks great.

[@naughtydonkeyperformance]

Very good point

[@Nitro91]

I have that exact welder it's great for like 1/8 in but anything thicker needs gas to it to get penitration.

[@thomashuffman7805]

Best truck channel on KZbin, the only one my wife will watch with me aloha

[@highpaiddirtbag255]

Welding pretty wild looking but if it works it works

[@mikehd3904]

Obviously doesn't have to pass inspection 😂

[@samsidwilliams190]

BEAST!!!!!

[@gumyworm14]

Man that came out nice! Grab some spacers for the rear

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

Cheeee!! Mean Hawaiian!! Looks Cherreh! Aurighhhhh 🤙🤙

[@MoonshineAuto6677]

Been welding for 7-9 years now and I’m still learning just how it works

[@Trap..house.]

Use a gas welder not a flux core Loving the truck build !

[@gettherenmw]

A small welding note, just wondering what polarity you were welding with, flux core requires DCEN while solid requires DCEP, usually machines come set up for solid wire...just a thought for future projects. That Lincoln takes about a minute to switch.

[@gettherenmw]

Also sorry this is months late probably, following your awesome channel now. I have also spent years looking into this for my 2014 Sierra.

[@grahamkrivanek2315]

Welding help- without gas it's never really going to look that good. Down hill will be easier and cleaner, but will not penetrate as well as uphill. Welder setting is obviously a big factor, as well as travel speed, keeping the gun at a consistent angle, and keeping the gun distance the same as well. Also just being comfortable when you start and having a good line of sight as you weld is important. Unfortunately Flux Core welding always leaves a lot of spatter, not much you can do about that except some pre spatter spray. Also try slowing down, try not to lose the puddle as you weld. Create the puddle when you start and carry a consistent puddle as you go, never weld past the puddle, good luck👍 it take tons of practice

[@LonestarHawaiian]

I appreciate it! The line of sight was the main thing I was battling. As long as I could see the puddle clearly I could manipulate it upward, once I lost sight of it, it was game over 😅

[@adambodin833]

I know this video is 10 days ago, but there are two ways to set up the polarity on your welder. For Flux core you have to reverse the polarity. If you don't it will spit and sputter slag all over like you had issues with. The welder may have been set up the other way initially.

[@Freestyletinyhomes]

And now we sit and watch the welding experts roll in

[@LonestarHawaiian]

😂 I need the free help lol

[@c21meister]

This reminds of my dad and brother (rip his soul) welding in the garage. My brother had crashed his Dodge Ram and bent the frame and we had bought another ram to weld it back together. Good times

[@omegasixsixsix]

It sounds like you started your weld from the bottom and worked your way up. Since you're using flux core, you should start from the top and work your way down, because of the slag. If there's slag, then drag.

[@MJV15]

Just when I was getting sad that Engine Masters and Gearz were going off, LSH comes in with the save 😎🤙

[@NXT_LVL]

Stacey's still running on his YT channel.. Engine Masters still on via MTOD

[@MJV15]

Very true

[@DavidLBrown-rm2mm]

Truck is looking great, I wish I could give you some welding advice but I'm in the same place you are with that so I'm kinda stealing the advice that you have been given. Keep up the great content, how's the shop build planning going?

[@DIYShopGuru3239]

Don't compare your beginner welds to the welds on your control arms. Those were most likely done in a horizontal position which is the easiest. I would recommend stick over Flux core if you have no other choice 😉

[@connorbomhoff5498]

Hey, I’m a certified welder and I live In Oklahoma and travel to Texas pretty often, lmk what part of Texas you’re in and I’ll stop by and teach you some welding tricks and tips to getting a better bead out of flux core!

[@davidkyle6718]

Wanna rock the weld back and forth on both of the steel at a good pace

[@iticklechickens]

Looks like you are going to need about a 2 inch wheel spacer in the rear. Front tires poke out way more than the back.

[@croganj1035]

Very typical for long travel. I personally wouldn't run spacers on a long travel set up. It adds more stress points, and that rear ends going to take alot of punishment. Idealy he would get a new rear end, and regear as well to compensate the new tires. When I was building my prerunners I was told to follow this rule [(New tire size x stock gear ratio)/stock tire size)]= new gear set ratio. Never had any issues. I also go up a size to compensate for the added weight if you aren't adding power.

[@gregorycejka4504]

vertical up on your weld will give you the best penetration, then if you want it to look better maybe run a vertical down cover pass or two

[@christopherzatalokin8652]

Welding is not like riding a bike. If you don't do it for awhile then you end up sucking for a bit. Also number one factor are the settings on the welder, and since you are trying to weld two different thickness and types of steel together, it is an up hill battle to dial it in.

[@jaxkel3589]

not bad for never welding only way to learn you can go to a solid wire little more forgiving and use ANTI SPLATER will keep the peeps down and if there are any easy to clean up

[@ThatOneHoosier]

weld with gravity start at the top and work down its easier, also with mig you need gas. if you get flux core wire then you wont need the gas.

[@rcknrby1]

Practicing on the sprung steel was a very bad way to practice clean steel at 3:16 thick turn the temp up all the way weld while turning down the wire speed when the wire stops jumping and popping search the sound like bacon frying steady. You’re a good run it running vertical up when welding with shielded wire is the way to go, slow, weaving back-and-forth, slowly, moving up, keeping the puddle moving.😂

[@troylaird7847]

Ik im a little late but should have started the weld at the top so the puddle flows down with you as you go

[@5.0truck]

This thing is gonna be a beast. Let us know the best spots in TX to rip it off road cuz I wanna build one too

[@keefyboy4601]

Maybe a supercharger is next? Keep it going brotha!

[@rodneybrown5752]

Great videos keep it going

[@l.b.blanton8326]

Clean all surfaces to be welded with a light grinding. No grease, oil, paint or rust. They make a product called, “Anti Splatter” comes in a spray can.

[@edgardiosdado4147]

TITANIUM UNLIMITED 200 welder from harbor freight with a bottle of argon/co2 best investment im sure u will use it in future project once u have the shop in the back done

[@TheChicagOP]

Try welding downhill its 10x easier than uphill. Slightly less strong but stronger than a bad uphill weld. Also it just looks like you need to turn up the heat more on the welder

[@RodeoJoe1981]

Spring steel isn't the same as mild steel. Are you sure you have settings correct, Flux core wire or gas and mild steel wire

[@nrdemon1031]

Awesome 👏🏻

[@IbeSyke]

You can do it ! ( Robert Schneider voice )

[@milo559]

You’re using flux core wire. To get those other beads you need solid wire with argon co2 shielding gas

[@sayremunoz7024]

Down hill weld and make sure you are on hot side never weld cold higher amps if you know how to weld in a c motion your welds will look great mig is easy ru using gas or flux wire

[@Yoskakune]

why are you welding up and not down? Also if your using flux core do you have your welder set to dc negative, with the mig gun being the negative and the clamp being the positive, ive gotten better results like that with a slower wire speed

[@erikk5760]

Use gas instead of flux and that alone will help. Then do a down hill pass instead of going up. The proper way is to go uphill and penetrates better but it’s easier to go downhill and for what your doing it won’t matter.

[@pedrodominguez6287]

It’s the welder if u had gas one the welds would come out way better .

[@kylebondra7462]

This is freakin cool

[@theghostrider9964]

110 flux core welders = Splatter I tried reversing the +&- 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103]

Is your polarity set right negetive and positive If so turn heat up and move slow lean gun in the travel path

[@thewrangler5421]

Hi. I have a 2021 chevy trailboss custom 6.2 and was wondering what kit I need to level it. Also what exhaust systems do you recommend?

[@matthewhensley6680]

Hey buddy bondo and paint will make you the welder you ain’t lol looks good from my house . Nice job

[@kylepowell4906]

You are also working against gravity. Start up too and work down. Also on some of the crappier welds it looks like you are holding the gun too far from metal

[@jensvincent4702]

If you are insisting on wrapping the truck it should match the king blue

[@captaintater2492]

Use a welder with gas such as 75/25 and mig or dual sheilded flux core instead of gasless flux. Mig is easier and will look better

[@michaelwillis1440]

Learning using flux is rough. Rent a bottle of 75/25 and mig weld it. Also those welds on the suspension parts are not mig or flex, definitely TIG

[@johnyrc7683]

Hey Great content , I have a question for you hope you can help me I put a 4" ready lift on my 2022 Silverado not trail boss and now have vibration while accelerating over 40 mph I live in canada and need 4wd in snow was wondering if u have this problem With your lift ? As it is the same as mine

[@maninmotion8090]

Nice.

[@joeyabner]

as everyone else has already said start at the top and work your way down 😂 and get some argon

[@josephfuntanilla8276]

King shock decals blue look match your wrap

[@johnnywhite238]

LUV 🤙🏿🤙🏿🤙🏿💥💥💥BUILD CHEVY

[@troyntu]

I didn’t need to weld or cut a single thing on mine. And it’s a 12 inch lift with 3 inch body.

[@NXT_LVL]

Next stop... alignment shop ✌

[@mikehd3904]

Inspection even before that

[@LonestarHawaiian]

eh... I have another 10 months on my inspection 😅

[@sportsjoe13]

So when is the 4WD conversion video?

[@ryanpace3299]

Stack tacks instead of trying to run a vertical bead. It's easier to do especially for beginners

[@JMilMovies]

Are the rear tires and front tires sticking out different amounts or is that just an optical illusion? It looks like the front is way farther out than the rear. They definitely need to be sticking out the same amount to really look right. One sticking out more than the other looks weird. Other than that, great job with all of the work on the truck. I don’t think I would ever be confident enough in myself to take on that type of project as a DIY.

[@daleyfamily2179]

You re putting on +2 or +3 fenders on correct?

[@shmave20]

Please please run the white rims so sweet

[@timdawg918]

Probably should of started from the top down I'd think!

[@aaronwilson661]

Weld from top to bottom