Warning: Don’t Buy a 4-Link Kit for Your Classic Car Until You Watch This! [MUST SEE]

[@intheshoptv]

Contest over! Just wanted to say thank you - we’ve reached our 1000 subscriber goal with your help! I’ll use a random comment generator and pick the winner on the next video. See you

[@dannym3078]

Kinda just popped in for the first time watcher. Kinda cool. I gotta small suggestion. Don’t be offended. Uhhh, if you are running 035 wire. The magic numbers are 17 volts to 200 fpm. Even though something might be structural. You can run a cover pass. This would enable you to put on prettier welds. Your welds look so fat like you are welding structural steel. I weld on electrical towers for substations and powerlines. You don’t need all that heat and wire. If you are running 030. Bump it up to 220 fpm.

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks for watching! Its 030 wire… getting better with each weld. Im trying!

[@N8z14]

I'm back rewatching your videos. I have my IFS in and at ride height. 4 link is in and am running into problems with the 4 link. Now that I have the frame sitting at my desired right height the 4 link just doesn't work on the 58 Apache. It's a kit from Parts Online designed for a 4 to 6 inch drop and it just doesn't work. New crossmember bolts into the frame and when the coilovers are mounted to it the bottom brackets are almost sitting on the ground. I can see already the front 4 link brackets will sit too low and I'll have to do the same as you and redo my front brackets. I'm also going to have to notch the frame like you did. Great videos Mike! Once again this has been extremely helpful. Where did you get those fancy new brackets for the front 4 link mounts?

[@intheshoptv]

StreetRays! www.streetrays.com/sr-parallel-4-link-tabs-2quot-square-tubing-airbags-brackets-ladder-bar-mounting.html They sell the matching axle brackets if you haven’t fully welded yours in yet. They are laser cut and SUPER clean and made in the USA! Price is right too!

[@Dec3.1903]

You should leave the jam nuts off. The sold links can’t twist with body sway. The links must twist

[@intheshoptv]

@@Dec3.1903 Thank you for watching and for your comment

[@jasonfarnsworth5880]

If you’re worried about the mount hanging low, why don’t you just move it up?

[@intheshoptv]

@@jasonfarnsworth5880 I did

[@darrinstone49]

Subscribed. Where did you find the new 2x2 brackets? I want to switch several 4x4 trucks over to large rolling air bags like semi for great height difference yet soft ridding as possible. Thanks Dusty D

[@intheshoptv]

Street Rays in Texas. They were laser cut and very clean. Hardly any mill scale or anything. www.streetrays.com/sr-parallel-4-link-tabs-2quot-square-tubing-airbags-brackets-ladder-bar-mounting.html

[@blackeyeracing]

Subscribed

[@intheshoptv]

First entry! Thank you!

[@oldcarschannel]

Let’s do this, subscribed. You are doing a great job in this truck.

[@intheshoptv]

Thank you, I appreciate that

[@mericavids]

I think the title is misleading. The ⚠️ should be don't bolt your bars on crooked. Rather, make it custom for your application. 😎

[@intheshoptv]

@@mericavids I respectfully disagree. Also, I doubt I’d get any views with said title 😂

[@mericavids]

@@intheshoptv 😆 probably not

[@cryptosully2357]

hey my guy, where can i get a weld in kit for my mustang. all the mail places want 3k or more just because their sticker is on it

[@intheshoptv]

Check with these guys: welderseries.company.site/

[@VinceT2940]

Glad you solved that problem. Mike, where did you get your fabricating skills?

[@intheshoptv]

Me too! I was an electrician for many years and was constantly working along side a welder who was responsible for building and fabricating lots of things. He tended to way-overbuild a lot but oddly I picked up a little what to and what NOT to do’s just by observing him. The welding stuff… just self taught and keep practicing and practicing. I still think I suck and have a long way to go before Im laying artwork beads but… my stuff holds and doesn’t look like total vomit so - I got that going for me lol. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@darrellmorris5742]

@@intheshoptv My tale is similar. I worked in maintenance on 3rd shift in a non-union factory years ago. I got the fabricators to teach me to weld, and machinists to teach me a little manual machine work. I loved it! Best experience next to the Navy. I wouldn't insult fabricators by claiming to be one, but my welds hold and don't look like bubble gum. 😁

[@intheshoptv]

@@darrellmorris5742 All we can do is keep learning!

[@darrellmorris5742]

The additional height of the 2" square tubing isn't going to mess up the bed mounting? 🤔

[@intheshoptv]

The step notches already are raising the bed floor by about 5” lol.

[@jeremyphipps2522]

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[@intheshoptv]

Boom! Who’s better than you!!

[@bigospig]

Good info. The music was not. 😉

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks, a lot of people have mentioned similar. Editing isn’t easy buy I think Ive finally got it sorted out in my more recent videos. Check some out and let me know what you think

[@jasonfarnsworth5880]

Move the mount up and welded in place where you want you could even put it above the frame if you want to goddamn brother

[@intheshoptv]

@@jasonfarnsworth5880 that was done a year ago man. The metal on the frame in that spot was so-so, so I opted to make a new crossmember to strengthen the frame and I hung the 4 link off of that.

[@arcangelmicheal1]

Already subscribed but I hope you meet your goals and beyond.

[@intheshoptv]

Thank you!!

[@79_Trucker]

Mike where did you snag those brackets??

[@intheshoptv]

Street Rays in Texas. They were laser cut and very clean. Hardly any mill scale or anything. www.streetrays.com/sr-parallel-4-link-tabs-2quot-square-tubing-airbags-brackets-ladder-bar-mounting.html

[@79_Trucker]

@@intheshoptv cool if mine doesn’t ride good or it falls apart I’ll run it the way you have. My forward brackets were mounted more on the center if the frame so they didn’t hang so low. My lower bar was pretty level with the frame. So we’ll see. You are doing a great job on yours. It’s fun to see.

[@79_Trucker]

And thank you!!

[@intheshoptv]

@@79_Trucker Thank you brother. Yeah its just because my truck is in the weeds. if my ride height wasn’t being built so low, the original brackets would’ve been fine.

[@79_Trucker]

@@intheshoptv I hear you there. I theink mine will end up being somewhere between 3-5 inches off the ground.

[@marilynbrzostowski5425]

Well done Mike both the job and presentation

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks. I appreciate that

[@Papa_Js_Shop]

Subscribed. I am trying to get to 1000 as well lol. Glad to help.

[@intheshoptv]

Well I guess Im going to have to sub back! Thanks!

[@intheshoptv]

Just subbed.

[@rodrigoflores2905]

I love your videos sr you’re very specific all over the the project you’re working on front suspension rear suspension etc…keep up man and make more videos God bless 👍🏼

[@intheshoptv]

Building the entire thing from the ground up - literally every bolt, nut, screw and wire. Lots of videos on this build and tons more. Thanks for watching!

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Already subscribed but… go 1000!!

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[@intheshoptv]

Thank you!

[@larryfonseca5217]

Good stuff

[@intheshoptv]

@@larryfonseca5217 thank you!

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I just subscribed

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks so much.

[@bobwilliams6524]

Great video

[@intheshoptv]

Thank you!

[@Don6939]

I am already subscribed and have a 1955 GMC 2nd series pu, I bought it from my folks when I was 14yrs old. Having owned it for 45yrs your videos inspire me to want to rebuild my pu, thanks for sharing.

[@intheshoptv]

Sounds like a great truck! Hope you get to enjoy it often.

[@darylschwan6632]

I’m building a 57 Chevy pickup. Thanks for your helpful videos.

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks for watching and good luck with your truck!

[@killerchoppers]

What blade are u cutting the tube steel with?

[@intheshoptv]

Its a diablo carbide blade in a cold cut saw

[@killerchoppers]

@@intheshoptv thanks

[@ethanbecker5694]

Subscribed! Taking notes for planning a 59 build👌🏻 keep up the detailed content n good job!

[@intheshoptv]

Will do! Thanks for watching and for the sub. And good luck with your 59’!

[@arcangelmicheal1]

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[@intheshoptv]

Right on! Thank you and good luck!!

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[@intheshoptv]

Thank you!

[@williamdavis1740]

Subscribed. I really like learning from all your videos. Great job so far. Can’t wait to see the progress continue

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks brother. I appreciate the sub and the words of encouragement.

[@somebodyelse836]

Im in

[@intheshoptv]

Yes! Thank you!

[@dennisjordan1244]

Thanks for idea. About to do 4 link on my 57 truck.

[@intheshoptv]

You’re welcome! Good luck!

[@melloyello89]

Subscribed, this is the first of your videos I've seen, looks like an awesome project. I think you're going to want to throw some fillets/bracing or at least box the frame where the link mount is dropped in.

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks! Oh for sure! I plan to box where the crossmember is, then even add some gussets and while probably not necessary - some mechanical fasteners as well.

[@intheshoptv]

@mellowyello89 - Check my most recent video…. Congratulations - You’re the winner of the digital level!!

[@MikeKetchumsGarage]

awesome advise. You now have me wanting to add a 4link to my 59.

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks! There is a 59’ up the road with a Camaro clip and solid rust free cab… guy refuses to sell it to me but it just sits there in the rain, weeds all growing in it. Kills me

[@kendudash1342]

Might want to box the frame on the inside side of those mounts for more strength.

[@intheshoptv]

Oh, Im definitely not done. I was also thinking gussets and even mechanical fasteners. A bit overkill but I like piece of mind

[@Mike-wn1vf]

thanks Mike, I am building a 57

[@intheshoptv]

Very cool, I like the 57 hood a lot!

[@jimlefor9851]

Subscribed. Good luck!

[@intheshoptv]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@MichaelDutton-gj2tc]

Subscribed - One closer

[@intheshoptv]

Awesome! Thank you sir.

[@heyjunior]

Great to see guys doing the work themselves. The truck is looking awesome

[@intheshoptv]

Thanks so much brother. Doing the work is my favorite part!