Repairing a Cronkhite tilt bed equipment trailer

Our favorite landscaper has destroyed yet another trailer for us. The salt and snow didn't help this trailer either. It is time to repair it and make it safe for the road once again. I also have an update on the dump trailer I repaired a few weeks ago. He has been hard at work destroying that as well!
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[@WatchWesWork]

Those guys could break an anvil with a feather pillow!

[@focusedelectronics]

Now we need a video from you Wes

[@vehcor]

They would break both the anvil and the pillow! These guys are pros!

[@Scooter30FTW]

Or maybe tear up a crowbar in a sandpile?

[@ryanworkman5229]

Honestly Wes, I thought I'd come to the wrong channel.

[@chandlerbrooks876]

You probably dont give a shit but if you're bored like me during the covid times you can watch pretty much all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Been streaming with my brother these days xD

[@PaintmanJohn]

So now we know where those LAID OFF Baggage Handlers from O'hare are working !

[@goclunker]

Winning comment

[@vehcor]

I believe even they might take better care of the trailer. lol

[@irongoatrocky2343]

@@vehcor REALLY?

[@bamboozled9120]

I own a landscaping company with 9 employees. Am never at job sites because I spend 80 hours a week at the shop fixing what they break …..I gave up a long time ago trying to explain how to properly do things .

[@vehcor]

I understand, so does the owner. Repairs just become a cost of doing business.

[@dougaranda6187]

That Illinois rust looks a whole lot like Upstate NY rust. Our pizzas are different, but rust is rust.

[@TheCarguy1993]

You said it! And we even have our own corruption here in ny

[@deanh7190]

In Maine, pre-rusted parts usually cost more because they blend so well.

[@vehcor]

That rust belt trailer patina!

[@bigpjohnson]

@@vehcor Should have put in some cavity wax, Scott, for shame haha.

[@BrianSmart1959]

I really like watching these. It's kind of like being given a pile of rocks and being told to put this bridge back together. Without being given the rocks.

[@eugenecussen3735]

Tip-o-the-day....put bearing & grease in a ziplock bag and twist ;-)

[@landark1967]

I was replacing the ABS sensor on my mom's car last weekend and discovered someone had cut and spliced the main wires from the loom to the sensor. My first thought was, "Somebody's been here before!" Turns out they just twisted the wires and taped them up. Well, I discovered the cause of the intermittent ABS light. Wish I had found that before buying a new sensor.

[@padolph007]

Bolts down battery box Vehcor: That's not going anywhere... Landscaper: And I took that personally.

[@benmudn]

I'm surprised you didn't use at least 3/16'' for the ramp replacement... seeing how the landscapers use the "if it fits, it ships" method.

[@dadgarage7966]

Landscaping is brutal job. 12 hour days minimum during peak season. Scarfing down burgers and energy drinks in the truck between locations.

[@billpar]

I cant get enough of these videos Scott, ive watched ever one you posted, thanks for your humor and awesome content

[@vehcor]

Thanks for the support!

[@larrymoore2792]

So...as an automotive technician of 51 years , I look forward to seeing your rebuilds done on time and completed. I too have performed many total rebuilds through years using the very techniques that you have been using. I commend you on your thoroughness. Please keep up the great work.

[@BrokePremiere]

I can’t wait to be able to SIT in a GARAGE and weld. Let alone tape without sunlight in my eyes 😂 ✌🏼🚶to the streets I go.

[@houseofno]

I didn't know they made trailers out of Cheetos. Oh wait, that used to be called rusted steel. My bad. At first I thought King Kong used the end of it as a toothpick. LOL.

[@vehcor]

Everything metal turns into a cheeto around here! lol

[@Cjnchef]

At least you did not use my client Mr Spotty for target practice on the fender. He is still unsettled after you sealed him in the transmission on the last build.

[@chrislongbeard]

Let me guess a family member owns this company. Because that would be the only way I would deal with this.

[@CwazyWabbits]

Even the spare tyre has a decent looking gash in it. They really do take the destruction as a personal goal :)

[@vehcor]

I think the gash is what designated it as the spare. lol

[@davidp2888]

When Scott says "don't ask"...we know, man...we know.

[@vehcor]

Sometimes I wish I could witness the destruction!

[@NotOnYourLife]

The best part of the week, BBF only at Vehcor.

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@rogueranger7989]

Definately 😎

[@chubbysumo2230]

you can hear this trailer screaming for mercy every time its used. those are the sounds it makes. no mercy is to be granted.

[@svpracer98]

I can only imagine this company at work on a demolition contract...

[@RBoas]

I don't work on cars so Scott's build techniques that he shares are not useful. The sarcasm techniques are why I'm here. They are extremely useful. I put them to use daily.

[@rdennisgill8982]

I was laughing through this the whole time.

[@vehcor]

👍🏻

[@smallblockfuelie]

5:49 I’m a little disappointed you didn’t try your favorite body panel removal tool.

[@RichardHeadGaming]

Could slide a piece of pipe over the leaf bolt like a sway bar link. Would let you tighten the nut and lock it down without worry of crush.

[@kevinritchie9227]

How many payments do you have left on those SNAP-ON bearing leaves? LOL!

[@vehcor]

I’m afraid to ask. I fear death is my only way out! 😂

[@kevinritchie9227]

@@vehcor Well, if you need more, every fall I can load you up. And they are much cheaper than Snap-on!

[@jerryking1434]

In the land of corruption and rust ...🤣🤣🤣

[@joedesalvo3316]

That also applies to New York lol

[@PCDoctorUSA]

From the sound of it, I'm certain my dentist owns a die grinder.

[@vehcor]

Better than an air chisel I guess!

[@anytractorman]

Does my son work there? Looks like my trailer after he borrows it!

[@pouchy400]

Those guys used to work at R&D for the army testing durability.

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Their landscape work must be awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@georgedunham6833]

In all my years as a equipment mechanic I have never seen lithium grease used for wheel bearings.

[@mib20000]

its miracle whip

[@vehcor]

You must not work on marine equipment. This is made for boat trailers with axles regularly submerged in water. It has been better than the most expensive synthetic wheel bearing grease for this company.

[@joshonthetube]

@@vehcor That is interesting. I've seen the blue-ish stuff but not familiar with this.

[@georgedunham6833]

@@vehcor we use water proof grease for those applications that is formulated for use in water . It sticks to everything and if you get it on cloths it’s there forever. It’s hard to get off your skin too.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

@@georgedunham6833 isnt that stuff called Vaseline?

[@michaelduhan6931]

The wheel will probably fit back on since all you will have left from the tire change will be a rim with two strips of rubber in the beads. I’ve worked on a few of these🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robschaffer2189]

If this were listed for sale would the ad read' "rust in the typical areas"? :)

[@majid360a]

our likes worked , you got Snapon , you are welcome :D

[@Daves_adventures4315]

That ramp design is perfect! For Texas not salt belt

[@jimwiskus8862]

Happy trailers to you until it’s bent again, happy trailers to you the work will never end, happy trailers to you it’ll be in your shop again. Happy trailers to you the afternoon crew needs to lend a hand.

[@BetterCallGatto]

Whats about using a washer to prevent losing bolts?

[@hvacrmike]

I was so disappointed, I didn’t get to see cavity wax being put inside that ramp assembly

[@kevinritchie9227]

They would probably scrape that right out of there anyway...lol!

[@vehcor]

They will destroy it before it can rust! lol

[@ericingram7864]

neck brace and 6 mos of chiropractic care... LMAO!!!!! Question, what is that wheel bearing grease you're using? I've hand packed tooooo many bearings to count and never seen white grease, looks like white lithium?

[@vehcor]

It is a marine grease for boat trailers that are regularly submerged. It has stood up to these guys better than the best synthetic grease.

[@andrewbetschman3175]

@vehcor thank you for another great video.

[@vehcor]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@matthewtaylor3308]

That ramp design seems weak if you can’t weld the center support on each side... 🤷‍♂️

[@vehcor]

I just put it back how I found it. It lasted 16 years last time. If it only makes it half as far this time, it will outlast the rest of the trailer!

[@SalvoDan]

You should pre-fabricate bolt-on rear wedge ramps. Next year, you only need to unbolt them, replace them and refurbish the old ones.

[@nastyrob8771]

Knowing them the mating surfaces would be broken somehow.

[@jameshodgins1937]

The land of corruption and rust! Love it. Those guys are really hard on equipment!

[@ericcorse]

That ramp looked like a tetanus epidemic waiting to happen. That icing looked like lubriplate.

[@tomswindler64]

And you said that one of these days that you would retire,but think about all the excitement you would be missing working on other peoples shit.then you would be really boring.please keep your day,night ,weekend jobs.that way I would have to find another way to entertain myself and I’m to lazy to do that.great video as always,keep it up.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@hanjo220]

hope you are up on all your shots working on that deep rust .

[@vehcor]

I just got my rabies shot yesterday!

[@Julian-do7bv]

Well I guess you will always have work with thise bone heads around but Id start to get pissed off lol

[@jimvincent6408]

Snap-On bearing leaf! Too funny! Keep up the comedy, I can help but giggle like a kid watching your videos!

[@chrislongbeard]

and for the low price of $5.27 a week for a year

[@jimvincent6408]

@@chrislongbeard Yea I caught that. Cant wait until Friday!

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

Do they rinse off the road salt with salt water in a pressure washer??

[@vehcor]

Yes and then soak it in a salt water tub! 😂

[@grubbyray34]

Should weld a plate over that dump beds junction box

[@vehcor]

Yep, that is the next step in landscaper-proofing the trailer!

[@weefatbobicus]

Ok, who was the guy with the safety glasses and ear protection doing the grinding work? Never seen him before on this channel...

[@vehcor]

That is my safety conscious twin. lol

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

If you can find me 1 or 2 of the black handles that fit the fusebox on 2015-2020 GMC Yukon/Tahoe/Suburban/Escalade let me know. I also need the two plastic things that hold the tray into the cargo area of the same vehicle. They have a steel bolt molded into a plastic nut "handle." I'm fairly nearby and will drive to pick them up. IF you have a source. Let me know if you can. Message my profile and I can provide my contact information. Thanks.

[@vibrolax]

Mr. Spotty's too good for this sort of job? And you still used a Painting Gnome instead of a couple rattle cans.

[@bluegrallis]

I recently bought a 1992 Hurst 10K tilt trailer that has spent it's life in NW Illinois. The frame and deck seem to be in much better condition than this one you're working on, thankfully. My first project is cutting of the garbage winch mount plate, and building a receiver hitch for my winch. Much more to do on it later, with all new brakes and rewiring the lights. I might even add a break away brake set up to it 😎

[@fernandocortes5787]

I need remplace ac condenser Explorer 2018 3.5 turbo i need take radiator and fans? For that job

[@atrahasis3899]

Bearing packing facial expression: Priceless (Probably fresh squeezed guano for that organic touch)

[@seng628]

18k view 22 like. !

[@jackdawg4579]

you know those blokes probably watch these videos and take notes about how to break it better next time...

[@vehcor]

That was a concern of mine while editing! 😂

[@017garage9]

Nice video wondering what's the best way to put cab corners in a 1995 k1500

[@BrucePierson]

Have a look at Fitzee's Fabrications. He's got a lot of useful videos on rust repairs.kzbin.info/door/6JPmJ_aicru8XPWr3EvJnwvideos

[@markb.1259]

Scott... You totally missed your calling as a standup comedian!!! haha JWS- Jackknife Warning System. Training and an electric cattle prod!!! haha

[@richmelillo9637]

An easy Day Scott! My yard man says a tool is to get the job done as fast as possible. Sometimes you have to forgo the tool.-- YIKES!. Looks like your Landscaping crew wrote the playbook. But Return business is always good! Always fun to watch your fixes! Rich

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I need rockers replaced on my Expedition. It would be get for Ford Friday.

[@htownblue11]

Man those dudes beating on that equipment like an Egyptian foreman with a Pyramid crew behind schedule. Geez dudes.....you get paid to build and or repair not destroy.....

[@johnds6621]

Admit it; you pay the guy's workers a few bucks to trash the trailer so you have something to video and fix. LOL I know better. Nice job. Thanks for the video. Get back to the mustang.

[@xtonsoffunx]

I'm greatly concerned that Mr spotty didn't make a appearance 😕 I guess he's being a cry baby bout wanting more money.... hopefully you fired him.. he was dragging you down your better with out him

[@Ram14250]

Trailer repair... You're right... this is a "Boring Build Friday"! LOL I'll still try to enjoy it. I like your work.

[@Doompety]

"That's not going anywhere" Challenge accepted!

[@BrucePierson]

The land of rust and corruption ....... Were't you going to move to Texas to get away from all the snow and salt? I'm glad we have a better climate here in Queensland Australia, similar to Florida. But these landscape guys keep you busy and bring in the dollars, so making the best of it while it lasts is a good thing I guess. I don't think that trailer is going to last many more years and they'll have to buy a new one.

[@johnr1350]

Those Snap-On bearing leaves are too rich for my blood. I only use the Harbor Freight ones with the 20% coupon. They have an oak that works really well.

[@mr.misunderstood4904]

The least you could of done was grind off that scaled rust off and primed it before adding the new metal sheet.... Only a few people take pride in their work. By the way that axel bold/nut you welded. You should have that kind of stuff in stock if you do it as a business.. unless you don't charge for it and do it out of courtesy. Which I doubt.I ask myself if you're a self employee business or paid by the hour employee.

[@scottyforder3277]

Like I said destruction begin By the time fall comes around you'll have to repair both trailers all over again and again

[@forevercomputing]

To get a wheel back on that mount - you CAN do it. I am assuming you change a flat. Therefore no resistance as the rubber flexes. Fill it up with air after mounting.

[@jayharks7710]

You need a plasma cutter for the shop.

[@vehcor]

It’s not my shop.

[@harveylong5878]

is said company in some rivalry with roofers? Ive seen roofers 30+ yr old stake body dump trailers in better condition, and roofers are animals when comes to manhandling abusing equipment

[@lostintime8651]

16:00 I was working on the brakes of my trailer. All shot. But an odd thing. The front brakes weren't connected. Never were. No wire near them. Have you ever seen something like that?

[@glenchargualaf1141]

Great builds on vehicles Looks like your hands full repairing trailers You ever try marine type grease For wheels and works on chassis if you apply Only suggestion Keep up good builds God bless Keep safe

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Scott, that’s “not going anywhere” groundworkers, hey guys he’s challenging us again

[@j.walker3498]

Good thing customers break stuff! be out of business if they didn't. But that trailer will be back for same issue lil primer and paint go a long way.

[@brianjohnston9822]

Your weather sounds just like ours, in Ottawa Canada. But coming from Ottawa, I am hearing a little drama Queen.

[@freakofnatur101]

Those equipment trailers kinda bite.. the ramps get so beat up so easily.. my workplace uses em for asphalt rollers it's bad.. your back an arse hurts after going up an down those things on that twin drum machine

[@xjoshua2764]

Did you know you were lying when grabbed the battery box and said that ain’t going know we’re... or did you have your fingers crossed and hope for the best.😬

[@monsterman51]

shouldn't you put some holes in that bottom plate to let the water out? Or would that actually let the salt in more? I'm from Texas, we drive our trailers until they are old and completely broken in 20 or 30 years mostly without any repair.

[@Smurphenstein]

Wow, that salt does some damage. It's almost like the US auto industry have shares in salt companies. We use grit in my country, so glad when seeing this video. What a mess. I wondered why you didn't paint it until I saw the one month later video.

[@mickmclovin3020]

Up here in the land of corruption and rust..... That is freaking funny!!1 Love it

[@BigDaddysPlati]

You saw that the wedge supports failed because of the lack of more wedge supports in between. Yet you decided to “fix” it the same way it failed?

[@garthbutton699]

That grease looks like 105 Lubricate 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@bearing_aficionado]

I can speculate what happened, 16 salty winters with a side of corrupted government.

[@ivang97997]

The land of corruption and rust, that's why I moved out of Illinois.

[@FMChimera]

People still buy Fords(750's)? That's funny!

[@freeradical431]

Id say that trailer was towed by a jackass with a Ford, but it still looked too nice. lol Just make sure you use Rust-Core welding wire to ensure the new steel bonds to the old.

[@richardharvey8939]

I am so glad I live in Texas. We just have to worry about tire sun damage. And idiot drivers. But our trailers last and don’t rust out.

[@KPearce57]

I'm disappointed, NO CAVITY WAX .

[@richardbrewsterrick6984]

Nice -- Flat trailer turned into Box trailer and spare tire jumped from the side to the Center Must of been the NOME !!!!

[@joshuarodrique2096]

Eh, I’d just bend a piece of diamond plate and send it home with some self tappers. Easier to replace next week.

[@donsrestorations]

What, no weld-through primer or POR15??

[@KD0LRG]

You don't need ramps to load a Bobcat. Besides you get better mileage when there's less trailer to haul down the road, so the rust is paying for itself.

[@timmcdonald9331]

why did you not rustproof the inside of all the new metal you put on? another thing that double plate you put under the marker light tray on the back end, will trap mud and road sault between them and both pieces will be gone in no time .stay safe have fun

[@carbonfibercreationswashin7213]

I couldn't believe it , but upon moving to a state where salt is used that stuff even corrodes aluminum