What a STRUGGLE installing the lowering blocks 😓

We made a custom set of 4" lowering blocks because we want to give the 1936 Hudson Terraplane a better stance so today we're going to start installing them. This is for MOCKUP only. Once we get the desired stance, all the bushings, pins, u-bolts, shocks, sway bar links, brakes, etc will be replaced with new! 🚨
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[@michaelanderson3771]

Chad love your work Please don't get hurt doing this. I have found that letting both sides go at once is much easier to get the u-bolts and lowering block back in and the shockers off the bottom spring plate makes it so much easier. Those Shocks are probably shot anyways. ( No good) With both sides free you are not fighting the twist and tension and the angles as you have with only one side loose. But that is just my 2 cents worth. Great camera work as always Jolene.

[@sbizness1]

Yes i figured he would know that but i guess not…dropping both sides at same time is 10x easier

[@ArthurBenton-x7n]

What nationality is chat? How many kids does Chad have?

[@mikefriend7570]

Queen Jolene is SO on the money with her camera work. She captures all the relevant details and, at times, seems to be two steps ahead as Chad maneuvers metal to click into place. And as for Chad! This guy is just the epitome of the 'can do' experience. At every time, I would have thrown in the towel and said, 'That's all folks' Bad Chad just keeos on finding a solution! Utterly epic!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@rebar-king]

Nice work indeed. Slow pans make it easy to view

[@MoePoe777]

This has been an interesting series. I was fascinated with watching the roof chop. The fender skirts and the frame lowering are interesting to watch as Chad designs and builds on the fly. Too many build shows gloss over the details, Chad and Jolene are all about the details. My first Bad Chad episode was the purchase of the Terraplane. The Australia trip made me a fan. The Motorama chop got me hooked.

[@Telephony954]

As a long time viewer, I should warn you that sometimes he gets as frustrated as any of us would. But always gets the tuff stuff done, and we get to watch him work through it. Be well.

[@bradleyerickson7081]

I suggest looking back in their video history and checking out the car he is building for his sweetheart. I think they have put it on the back burner because he is doing work that he can sell to fund her project. It's amazing. He can do whatever he wants

[@malcolmellis9654]

Chad shld stick to bodywork..no way those lowered blocks wld pass engineering in Australia...😊

[@MoePoe777]

@@harleypete3143 Agreed, I look forward to 2PM in the PNW. I time my lunch with the new episodes...

[@jerrydodd6113]

Remove the rubber cradle on top of the spring, The head of the spring bolt probably goes up inside it. then the bolt will go up into your block keeping it in place. are you sure the pin on top of the block will fit into the hole on the axle plate? Then put a little weight onto the block and knock it into place with a hammer. I've done this dozens of times with good results! Good luck!

[@1936Studebaker]

It's always better to lift up the diff evenly, unbolt both sides at the same time. If you jack up one side at a time you create tension on the rear end, the leaf spring will remain straight as it is shackled to the chassis but the diff mounting plate, the lower mounting block and U bolts will not be aligned with each other and are trying to line up on an angle. This can cause the U bolt threads not to go through the bottom mounting plate straight due to the different angles thus damaging the threads. The spring bolt can be easily changed out by clamping the spring in the vice near the bolt to hold the leaf's together and then the bolt can be removed and replaced.

[@i8ntnuts]

He’s not doing too bad for a first try at it. He probably had those new u-bolts laying around. I think 4 inches might be too much anyway (if he plans on driving the car). Maybe a 2 inch block and take a couple spring out. These cars look heavy, but if I remember they were actually very light. I’m thinking around 2800 pounds.

[@1936Studebaker]

@@i8ntnuts I agree, Auto stores only sell lowering blocks up to a certain height as the rear end can become unstable and possibly roll the higher you lift it. Having the leaf springs re tensioned and the main lower leaf replaced with a more shallower curved one is a safer option, this is what I did on my 1936 Studebaker pickup.

[@maxyearwood1085]

The factory pin in the leaf springs hold the leafs together. The top is not protruding much, but the bottom nut sets in the lower plate. You can remove the pin and take out leafs or change the springs if broken. Chad doesn't know you can put Jack Stands under the car frame to support the car which in turn allows you to move the rear end however you need to make the change with the jack.

[@gilbertahsam643]

That is correct Sir.

[@ashpnk06p60]

we used to add leaf springs to raise the car, back in the day

[@i8ntnuts]

We also used to add leaf springs to the front half to help prevent spring wrap up on higher hp cars of the 60’s.

[@willhorting5317]

Uh... He clearly has jack stands under the frame.

[@alschafer4292]

Have been hooked for months now. Wasn't sure in the beginning. I understand why the show doesn't work for Discovery, but the learning experience offered here, the ups, downs, challenges, the time spent here on You Tube surpasses ANYTHNG you will see on Motortrend. Well done Chad & Joleen !

[@williamburdon6993]

You do not owe anyone out here any explanations of what you do. You are the artist, we are the viewers. It is admirable that you want everyone to enjoy your creations, but some people just cannot be happy, and they don't want anyone else to be either. May God bless all of you.

[@paulstephens1545]

Great work tonight Chad. You are the champion of 'no problems, only solutions'. Very interesting to see, and hear, your different thoughts on solutions to various situations you had to overcome tonight. Because things did not go as you planned, I am sure I, like some of your other fans, found this episode much more interesting (not that you work on this project so far has not been). Enjoying every moment. Big thanks to Jolene too. Great camera work in very difficult circumstances. Well done both. Paul. UK.

[@davidnorth3411]

Cut those bolt ends once the figment is realized would be my kind advice , I had this on a mini truck that I bought lowered , it gave me a ride when I slightly went off the road and those low hanging uncut ends cut the asphalt and sent me directly into a guard rail . It was something at the time of impact , I busted out the windshield with my head , evidently I was born with a very hard noggen . It looks like you envisioned it , low and sleek , it will be a jewel in your collection

[@i8ntnuts]

Sounds scary. Glad you made it. We have seatbelt laws here in the US now.

[@gilbertahsam643]

I wish you well and in your restoration and thank you for the video showing awesome job. It's alot of brain storming and hard work. I have build a 1956 Nomad promod and a 1936 4dr ford slant back and it's alot of time and alot of money. And at the end its all you and nobody else that has any skin in the game. The cost can run you through the roof. I been there and I know what you're going through. Good luck and I hope you well and only good that comes to you Chad in your 1936 4dr sedan.

[@i8ntnuts]

Ain’t that the truth. It can take many years to build a nice car.

[@robertdehaes7572]

You are fighting axle angle of four inches, need to do both spacers at same time so it is more level to get u-bolts on.

[@georgelevett6925]

Patience has always been shown in Chads work especially on this video and enjoyed the skill, methods involved, always learning something new. Thank You so much.

[@greghapp1681]

Put spacers between the sway bar mounts up on the frame and leave the stock mounting on the spring perch. I'm doing a 36 Hudson also and it worked well for me.

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

I really feel bad for Chad that he does not have no help doing this particular project. He’s doing a lot of work that he would not have to do if he just had somebody there for this. That’s another thing that amazes me about bad Chad is he’s going to do whatever he’s gotta do to get it done whether it means working 10 times harder because he don’t have help always !! ✌🏼😎🥇🥇

[@wizardofhoz7216]

When working on any one’s rear, things are bound to get crappie! Your the man Bad Chad,and your Queen is getting great camera angles too,THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!!❤

[@wizardofhoz7216]

Ain’t that the truth!

[@danielplummer6385]

Hi Chad & Jolene, how are you guys doing today? It is always fun dealing with the rust on an 87 year old car. I was really surprised that the nuts came of the u bolts that easily, I thought you would be fighting them with a torch for awhile. The lowering blocks that you made worked out nice. I can't wait to see how the car looks tomorrow!

[@johnheard2814]

Those poor old springs are so rusty its causing he'll. Best way to rebuild these springs and install a new tie bolt and then put in the lowering blocks. It add an extra days work but be a sure safe and secure install!!

[@markcampbell517]

Hey jad it's mark Campbell. I love your sure but when you put your lowering blocks in you have to monolith. The original leaf Spring is best to take out 2 or more least Springs in order for the Spring to collapse that way. You're you bull has enough threads. I don't know if you know anything about monolithium but you take out 2 or more. Please bring a relationship and have a problem love. You share just a suggestion but you do it the way you want to do it love the show thank you

[@markcampbell517]

Sorry for spelling your name wrong. I'm using the voice deal and I didn't approve read thank you

[@lyndonwebber1389]

If I ever weld bolts like them ones I always grind meeting points to a point, get the penetration to the centre . Good vid guys

[@brianwebber3649]

Installing lowering blocks are going to make the pinion angle off.

[@michaelbristol6467]

He knows to shoot for 1 to 3 degrees he's said it before. Sorry to burst your bubble Al. This isn't Chad's first rodeo. 😉✌

[@craigwilson4439]

​@@michaelbristol6467 Maybe not but with respect to old Chad , if this crate ever gets a lot of power to the rear and any kind of traction he's gonna be in a world of shit. They are a dangerous conversion. I wish him well though cos I like the guy.

[@jamesgaczewski9692]

@@michaelbristol6467 sorry to burst your bubble. What’s wrong is what’s wrong. This would never pass a safety inspection. please let’s not teach bad habits.

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

The car will never run and drive. He never finishes a car.

[@michaelbristol6467]

@@craigwilson4439 crate ??? I'm American Only crate I know on a car is a crate engine. I'm confused 🤔

[@joemartocci7907]

Chad It would go smoother for you if you disconnect both shocks from the bottom plate and f disconnect both sides of the sway bar Things will move back into place easier I’ve done what your going often Good Luck Buddy

[@johnlamore218]

Love to watch you work through problems kind of like little adventures sometimes you start then rethink and start again, those of us who work on our own cars appreciate your method of problem solving very cool and very real!! John L

[@kevinmcleod7580]

He calling it a struggle ? We'd call it a epic challenge ! As a everyday wrench jockey properly no problem but hey I'm not and I don't think Chad is either. Chad will Get it done he's been here before . It's properly not his Forte but he'll get it done ! Thumbs-up Jolene you are the hardest working camera jockey to make sure we see everything in Real time ! Honestly I think if I was going to do this all I got to do is watch one of your videos on Chad doing it ! Thumbs-up Jolene and Chad !

[@johnmorris4981]

Real fabricators understand mock up. Keyboard warriors, not so much! I like where this thing is going!

[@beverlygray4625]

I think Chad and Jolene doing a great job really enjoy watching them

[@snoopu2601]

Yup it's going to look really good lowerd with the skirts on it will look longer. Either or the skirts it's going to look killer being period correct for how it would have looked in the 40s 50s? How some young fella would have went to his local junk yard and got parts to fix up his ride with his after school job. I listened to of those old timers that told me about there first car. If they were old enough to make money they were old enough to drive. Some were as young as 13 teen year's old driving? I guessing back then it was open fields and dirt roads. Wasn't the modern traffic like we have now with are huge high ways, freeways, street's high populated area's. Mon the way people drive like everyone is in a hurry to go no where but to the next red light.

[@jaimesan2609]

The real hero is Jolene, she does an amazing job with the cinematography. Kudos!

[@antoniocovarrubias7831]

Chad I have experience on springs and all types of suspension parts, I retired from a spring Co. we did everything from low riders to heavyweight trucks for the city, adding leafs arching, dearching, straight cut, diamond cuts, and putting springs together, was a daily routine. Greetings from California.

[@daleplankey6269]

I like that you both decided to leave it a four door chop you don't see many on the road like that today awesome job Bad Chad and Queen Jolene

[@snoopu2601]

My neighbor when I was in high school in 1983-86 had a 1949 4 door Desoto I liked sitting in the back seat felt like I was in an old limousine. One of the back window's opened up like a big wing window where I used to talk to the gals cruisin on the side of use on one of the cruise spots in California bay area San Francisco Broad way, San Jose story and kings road, Richmond 23rd street where they built the battle ships for WWII, Sacrimento, Stockton Charter way, Modesto main street were all the HOT SPOTS to cruise back in the day 1980s.

[@Scano41]

You don't get problems Chad you overcome everything that's thrown at you

[@ggordon4127]

Amazing those nuts came off without using heat considering where the car is from.

[@autophyte]

And the thread underneath was bright and rust free. - quite unusual.

[@Staygoldfarms]

I like where you are going with this project. Going extreme custom with that truck to keeping this more stock. Different perspectives is great for everyone to enjoy and use for their own projects.

[@dumpsterd7148]

sugestion when taking something apart that you have never done before take some pics with cell phone first also in this case of you doing one side at a time you could look at other side for reference

[@MakeItWork413]

Hi Chad, when the suspension and frame has rust like you see at 19:53, I know you start by using a wire wheel it to get the debris and scale off as much as possible. What does a guy in a cluttered home garage with hand tools need to do next to neutralize the rust and get it covered with something cheap to make it "good enough to get by"?

[@bondseye66]

looking forward to the lowering.. Chad when ya go to take off one side of something, take a pic of what it looks like before, that way ya can look at the pic and ya don't have to remember..

[@tonymosca6591]

Lowering this car despite the issues, will be worthwhile.

[@les5386]

This is a great series. I appreciate that you let me watch over your shoulder. I've never had the money or place to do this kind of work, but I've always wanted to.

[@phillipsprangiii3112]

Jolene...not only a talented videographer but a natural mechanic with an eye for anticipating where to film. She has a pretty good apprentice there, too. 😬

[@ejharrop1416]

"nuff said Chad. You are the real deal and I enjoy you open nature on what is going on. Love what you are doing and will never be a hater. Thank you, take care and peace out!

[@jerrymason6027]

Go for chad, your doing great so far,a few set backs are always exspected,,I always have fath in what ever your doing and I know you’ll get it in the end,,hi to Jolene an fina,,luv ya’s, 👍👍😀

[@jimcoplan9502]

Another great lesson by Chad. Jolene is giving us a great view of the process.

[@hemibreath]

Yup and Wow Watching a body guy do mechanical ! Option 1 undo the bottom of the shock first making it easier! Option 2 remove the rubber isolator and undo the shock Option 3 new $2.00 spring centre bolt, remove the isolator chuck it and undo bottom of shock ! Kudos on getting-R-done ✅ Real life struggles ✅✅ I’m amazed the u-bolt nuts came off 👍 Welding U-Bolts is a bad practice, 👎👎there is a lot of stress on U-Bolts. If they break the vehicle can go out of control 👎 Generally you never reuse U-Bolts. 😮 I could go on forever !

[@mudpine2535]

Usually big rig truck shops can make you custom u bolt bracket for pretty cheap. I can't wait to see this thing lowered.

[@rodmackinnon8497]

I know you're anxious to see what it looks like, then make adjustments . . . but the higher the block the less stable, more torque . . . I am guessing all these alterations will have to be corrected at some point. Cheers. ( do admire your guts taking on all this stress live, no other You Tuber does this).

[@roypowell3450]

Thank you, and good day from the UK. I was waiting for this as a person who has done many repairs on 60's 70's with the same set up...to be far you done well Chad. Great camera work again Jolene!

[@dalecherry3892]

I used to watch your series on TV. I really enjoy these on KZbin. I can tell the pressure of TV is gone. Life changes make a big difference and it shows. Thanks for the great content.👍👍

[@tommyg7381]

Alot of those older cars you can flip the leaf spring to lower it without blocks

[@IronheadGarage]

The struggle is real working with old rusty parts. Looking forward to seeing it down on the ground. Going to look good. Take care brother 👍🏻

[@rogerpatton-zr7qd]

When one side of the diff is high the inside bracket holes are on an angle can’t go straight in

[@jerryabreu5411]

Sure looks better without the skirts?

[@randymcgee9176]

Don’t jack up the rear end until you unbolt the bracket then you can jack up the rear end to put the box in place then lower the rear end just a thought great video again

[@timyowell4278]

I think I would have gotten it running and brakes working on it. Before modifying everything. Unless it's going to be another project sitting around that never gets finished.

[@lestrisler2195]

What a great job Chad we watch ya daily and truly enjoy your shows, live what your doing on this one, like I’ve said before a dam artist, I’ve built a bunch of cars all bought stuff I only wish I could have been as creative as you my friend keep up the great work and we’ll keep watching Jolene make it easy with that smooth camera work thank you both! Les T

[@martinmcgimpsey9750]

Bad Chad, that chop was absolutely awesome! Couldn’t be any better! You sure do good work! Didn’t know what too think of the fender skirts at first but they are growing on me! Maybe needs some paint! Can’t wait till she’s done! Thank you Chad and Jolene!

[@scottdyer-yq5hh]

Just let the Jack Dow u bolts on other side will hold axle

[@williambuhrer3524]

Mark P, just read your comment and you need to go back and check out a 4 door sedan that he turned into an incredible looking pickup. Also the car before that one was amazing too. Both were left bare metal.

[@charlielemmons5525]

By all the complications on this side it will make the other side much easier. Just another day in the life of working on older cars.

[@jasonliebenberg7918]

GO Chad GO..and JOLENE TOO,LOL😅😅❤..I love watching your builds from CAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICA...best wishes...👍😄😄 ..

[@madefamous3224]

Love your videos man this is so helpful. I’m about to do this on my 50 fleet line. Watched about 10 of these videos. Nothing Live and real like this thanks bud❤

[@scottmartin356]

Lol, mouse house on top of the axle . I like the other hubcaps, they have a nice art nouveau look, and it don't seem right to have Packard caps on a Hudson Terraplane

[@CarlTeskey]

Thank you Jolene for the camera views and Bad Chad for the tough dirty job of installing the blocks on the axle/leaf spring assembly. Holy Billy ba jumpers, I cant believe how those nuts came off the U bolts after all those years.

[@willhorting5317]

Evidently that Crown penetrating oil is great stuff.

[@CarlTeskey]

@@willhorting5317 Yes, Holy, less bone squeaking, i'm running out now to get some of that Crown to put on my cereal, holy take away the scrumumbies batman,,,😁

[@rudymoe]

I love and appreciate the "real deal" and unscripted work you do.Thanks

[@gregpaterno1446]

Hi guys Chad you must be the only one on KZbin that works on the ground get a bench on wheels you can use next to the car you work on its killing us watching you must be fit as a fiddle love the work chad cheers

[@edricoddot]

Chad's not the only one, some other builders work on the floor or bench whatever works. Try it.

[@vwcoco]

Good to always mock up chad . What about removing a leaf or 2 to make the u bolts work ?

[@steveconnolly7129]

It needs a little more thought and a few drawings to get it worked out,sure its cool but gotta make it safe,its no fun when turning and the car falls,memory of measure draw and design,have fun with it sir,and your ride is real cool

[@darrylstumpf2447]

Making your own custom dimension u-bolt is relatively easy, just cut to length, then cut tbe threads before bending. If you fully bend before cutting threads, you will struggle with full turns in the thread cutting.

[@mikebordensr5358]

Enjoy watching the trials and your creativity to overcome each and every obstacle 👍👍

[@texastomeh3077]

I am a firm believer in "BUILT, NOT BOUGHT"!!! Keep the faith brother!!!

[@jamesbuck6623]

That centering pin is only a quarter inch long on stock speings

[@matthewfocke5360]

Thanks for your hard work...Exceptional!

[@markkurutz3544]

I can see Chad liking it lowered without the skirts on ! It doesn't matter !😎

[@jameszwilling3019]

Ratchet strap would pull rear end forward ? Great to watch you work on these projects !

[@christopherpeterson1400]

It takes a big man to attempt things he knows he may not be the best at.

[@davidsimpkin1213]

Now that's what I call making a u -bolt !!!!!!! to make it work.

[@michaelking3542]

Chad, you can buy a grade 8 bolt the same diameter as the link size X 5" long and cut the head off,,, taper the ends then cut the sway bar link in the round and do the same taper and weld them together to make the new lenght you need....

[@jerrydodd6113]

I have found that Occam's Razor is usually the best way to solve a problem. The simplest way with the least parts is usually the best solution!

[@edr1234er]

Tell Chad to use's the u bolt to pull the rea end up! I'am just trying to help! Looking good though!

[@royalbertson7260]

You need to disconnect the shock you will need longer ones for travel up and down

[@davidbohner692]

You scared the 💩 out of me when the last shackle bolt came loose and the suspension dropped a few inche with you almost under it. Whew!!!!!!! Great fabrication of longer shackle bolts.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✅✅✅✅✅

[@davidschulze1133]

T the plate back under the leaf spring bolt it back up once u got the shackles bolted back to the rear end

[@wesleypulkka7447]

The good ole cut and try engineering on the fly! Way to one-off Chad!

[@davidking6172]

It's so interesting how you get over every obstacle that you come across. Top notch 👌

[@siredmondsmumf1767]

Great work Jolene and Chad👍, I like your Ingenuity and ability to overcome obstacles. Great work on the camera as usual Jolene🥇👍🇦🇺🦘

[@pedrokd5439]

Chad is a dooer, well done mate from Australia.

[@carlv8168]

Chad, try some penetrating oil like PB Blaster, etc. It works real well to loosen stubborn rusted bolts, etc.

[@carlv8168]

@@michaelbristol6467 Oh, okay, thanks, Michael. I was unaware that Chad had already pre-soaked the U-bolts.

[@larrylazure4288]

Your lowering blocks are way stronger than aftermarket. As you say we'll done. If you have it make it.

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Jolene on the camera and Chad. It's going to look awesome. Real gangster. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@plumbkrazy810]

Very interesting. They make all thread rod; bendable and not rusty old stock..Hmm. Short of proper chad Seems you can do better than rusted old stuff.

[@TheYnnad77]

You should put the hiltz sign in your sea container over your garage door on the grey building

[@roymcgavigan5018]

I hope you can get longer U-bolts Chad.If not, a 3" drop would be plenty.

[@jimwhittemore1610]

More fun working over cars than under them

[@safeteyvalve]

Awe, you applied the monickers on the fender skirts. Like to get a quick closer look!

[@rogerpatton-zr7qd]

I thought the shock would be bottomed out

[@kennethcrotts7870]

Flip the spring and cut the perch and weld it back in the bottom of the diff. That works well. But that's just me.

[@harryloibl5183]

Looks good, I do similar things also and what this job teaches is patience you need a love for the job 😊 Harry

[@arlinwatson5510]

👍👍

[@hankschaffner2999]

Looking good Chad! I made 5inch blocks for my 57 chevy!

[@willhorting5317]

Very interesting. I have never done one side at a time. I have always done both sides at once.

[@celestebeaulieu1730]

Not everything is easy but you always do one thing at a time I appreciate that