DougBugBuilder

Hey fellas, I was so excited to get the roof on Wratchet I started working on it right after the last video. I don't really do anything permanent in this video. But I get the old top cut off the chassis and mock up the roof on Wratchet so I can get a look at it and let my brain start figuring out how to tie it into the chassis. Here is my shared folder if you need anything in it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Hey Fabricators, In this video I finally get to make the fiberglass front end for Wratchet. It was a long process, but I love the finished product. Here are links to most of the products I used to make this. Epoxy Resin - https://fiberglasssupplydepot.com/Fasco-103-LVX-Epoxy-Resin-System.html (I use this because it doesn't stink and doesn't dissolve foam) Partall paste (Wax) - https://amzn.to/3wfGXqr PVA - https://amzn.to/3LUMNo7 Polyester Resin https://fiberglasssupplydepot.com/Premium-Polyester-Resin.html (This bonds great with gelcoat and is easy to use, but it stinks) White Gelcoat https://fiberglasssupplydepot.com/GELCOAT-WHITE-NO-WAX.html (This is polyester, works best with poly resin) Fiberglass cloth 6oz - https://www.plasticareinc.com/fiberglass-cloth-6oz-style-3733-priced-per-yard.html (I use 6oz anytime I use cloth. It's easy to use and takes shapes well) Fiberglass mat 2oz (very thick) - https://www.plasticareinc.com/fiberglass-mat-2-oz-50-l-yd.html (This is good for building up thickess, this is almost 1/8" thick) Vinyl transfer tape - https://amzn.to/3w5uOUY Contact cement - https://amzn.to/3FoSGHC Foam Board 1.5" - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-FOAMULAR-NGX-F-150-1-5-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-SSE-R-7-5-XPS-Rigid-Foam-Board-Insulation-88WDNGX/315197857 (I used the 1/2" thick board, poly resin will dissolve this) RAM board - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ram-Board-042-in-x-38-in-x-50-ft-Temporary-Floor-Protection-Board-5008195/202829135 (This is the cardboard I used) Drywall Mud (pink) - https://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-DryDex-32-oz-Premium-Lightweight-Low-Dust-Joint-Compound-12385/302976074 (This is thicker and harder to apply, but it won't shrink) Drywall Mud (white) - https://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Patch-N-Paint-32-oz-Premium-Grade-Lightweight-Spackling-01611/100094504 (Thin and easy to apply, but it shrinks and cracks easily) Urethane sealer - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Gloss-Oil-Based-Exterior-Spar-Urethane-9241H/100209410 (I used this to seal the drywall mud from the resin)

Hey guys, Bypass shocks are new to me. So in this video I take you along as I take one of these apart to see exactly how they work. These are Locked Offroad 2.5" Bypass shocks with 18" travel. Here is the shared folder if you need anything in there. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Fellas, In this video I wire up a couple sensors to the Infinity ECU, and make sure they are programmed properly in Infinity Tuner. This is the crimper I was using. https://amzn.to/3wZSLMq This is for the terminals https://amzn.to/3vXUKRb This is for Heat shrink connectors Listed below here I have part numbers of what I have used do far. 30-7106 Infinity 506 ECU 30-5603 CD-5L Carbon Dash 30-3705 Wiring harness 30-2060 Relay and plug

Hello all, In this video I give up on making a fiberglass dashboard for Wratchet and make one out of aluminum. But in the end I think it looks pretty good. Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in there. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Fellas, I finally got around to updating the chassis files for Wratchet. The current file is pretty much exactly what Wratchet is today. And shouldn't be changing to much as I finish it up. You can access the files in my shared folder, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3 Or you can email me at dougbugbuilder@gmail.com and I'll send you the files. Now go build something!!!

Hey Fellas, In this video I give you a show and tell on the fuel system I made for Wratchet. Here are some Amazon links to some of the parts I used. Fuel Pump https://amzn.to/3ew48oE 100 Micron Pre Filter https://amzn.to/3il4cbT 30 Micron final filter https://amzn.to/3eun7zG 50mm mounting clamp https://amzn.to/3im9WCi 90 deg AN6 fittings https://amzn.to/3xKvOO2 AN6 adaptor for fuel pump https://amzn.to/3wR759z Hose clamps https://amzn.to/36Hnfrh The rest of the AN fittings and hose I bought from Speedway Motors. Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey fellas, In this video I make the turbo drive by wire intake manifold for Wratchet. It's a lot of work, but actually it turned out really nice. I hope it works well too. Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in there. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Guys, In this video I add a second axle to Bajauler. As I was doing the work I also realized one of the hubs needed new bearings. So I replaced the bearings on one of the axles too.

Here are links to what I could find for the tools I go over in the video. Evolution Tools Website http://aspireiq.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=5959&aff_id=16035 Evo Tools Hand Saw https://amzn.to/3JpopJT Evo Tools bench chop saw https://amzn.to/3KXALJN SetPower 12" fan https://www.setpowerusa.com/collections/floor-fan Bench mounted Punch https://www.roperwhitney.com/our-products/no-17-bench-punch-deep-throat/ Band Saw https://amzn.to/3q3WS9k Miller Mig Welder https://amzn.to/3i6i2za Grinder https://amzn.to/3w1LFJY Bench Shear https://amzn.to/3tRRnLS Tubing Bender https://www.jd2.com/model-32-tube-bender-manual Floor Mounted Hand Brake https://www.usatco.com/item/HEAVY+DUTY+BEND+BRAK/Heavy-Duty-Bending-Brakes/ Electric hand shear https://amzn.to/36fqARo

Hey Fellas, In this video I install one of the axles on Wratchet. I figure out if I want to use plunging or non plunging CVs, and I see how much travel the rear is going to have. Spoiler alert... it's 20+ inches. ✌ The music in this video was downloaded from "Bensound"

Hey guys, In this video I install a away bar on Wratchet. Here are some Kar-tek part numbers to some of the parts I used on this. Sway Bar Arm SPW6101 Sway Bar SPW60210042 Right hand Heim FKBKMX8 Left hand Heim FKBKMXL8 Jam nut Right FKBSJNR08 Jam nut Left FKBSJNL08 Misalingment spacer KTKHMA1238 Mini Sway bar link SPW1201 Also, here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey fabricators, In this video I'll be taking you step by step through how I made the rear fenders for Wratchet. I know it's a bit long but I really wanted to show everything in one video. Enjoy and thanks for watching! Here are some Amazon links if you want to check any of these out. Epoxy (I bought a gallon) https://amzn.to/2TvqXhQ White Gel Coat https://amzn.to/3khQW7M MEK Dispensing Bottle https://amzn.to/34baiFK PVA (releasing agent) https://amzn.to/36mHvO4 Release Wax https://amzn.to/3dQ3orY Bubble roller https://amzn.to/3dIVKk8 .75 Chopped Strand Mat https://amzn.to/2T9jkNl If you need anything in my shared folder here it is. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Fellas, In this video I install the rear limiting straps on Wratchet. Fairly simple, but they really turned out nice! Enjoy.... Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in it, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3 Here are some links to the straps and hardware, Straps, https://www.kartek.com/parts/nylon-22-inch-long-black-four-layer-suspension-limiting-strap-with-4130-heat-treated-chromoly-ends.html Limit strap clevis, https://www.kartek.com/parts/adjustable-limiting-strap-clevis-12-diameter-shank-holds-up-to-3-suspension-limiting-straps.html

Hey fellas, In this video I go over the concepts of an off road sway bar. I cover how it works, and how it actually hurts your suspension. Here is a link to my shared folder if you think you need anything in there. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3 Have a great day!

Hey Fabricators, In this video I take you along as I fabricate the rear spindle for Wratchet. If you need anything in my shared folder here is a link to it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3 Here is some info on the spindles. 1. The hubs are Toyota 4Runner 4WD front hubs. They are 30 spline. 2. The connection points are 7/8" heims at the top, 7/8" uniballs at the bottom. 3. The wheels I'm using are Toyota Tacoma wheels. 16" x 7". 4. The hubs are water proof. There is more information in this video. https://youtu.be/RVh-NzyGfyI And in my shared folder under "Wratchet" I have all the dimensions of the spindles. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Fellas, In this video I redesign a new upper link that is more equipped to work with the bump stop that I just installed in the last video. Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3 Here is a link to the bushings and Heims I used. https://www.kartek.com/parts/autofab-urethane-bushing-assembly-1-12-outside-diameter-2-14-total-length-includes-716-bolt.html Bushings. https://www.kartek.com/parts/square-tapered-bungs-right-hand-thread-for-78-heim-joint-1-14-x-1-14-square.html Bung. https://www.kartek.com/parts/fk-rod-ends-78-right-hand-thread-34-hole-rsmx12t-ptfe-coated-chromoly-heim-joints-f2-fit.html Heim. https://amzn.to/3sBPwZn Link to my Welding helmet. https://amzn.to/2OdgR52 Welding Magnets

Hey Fabricators, In this video I weld up the axle for Wratchet. I also give a brief description of why I run U Joint axles and some of the pros and Cons between U Joint axles and CV axles. Here are some Amazon links to some of the products I used in this video. Spicer 2-3-8021KX Slip Yoke Assembly https://amzn.to/2HmOe2q Spicer 2-40-1851 Tube Shaft https://amzn.to/335Qhzo Spicer 5-760X U-Joint Kit https://amzn.to/35S116n Spicer 5-1310X U-Joint Kit https://amzn.to/391Bv0A Spicer 211932X Boot Kit https://amzn.to/38Zj9NM Spicer 10008250 Axle Shaft https://amzn.to/2ULaPJ6 (Chromoly) Spicer 43205 Axle Shaft https://amzn.to/331xohh (I cut this one) 4Runner hub assembly https://amzn.to/394QV4g This is a link to the flange yoke https://www.powertrainindustries.com/story/3102-42X?catalog_table=flange_yokes Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Fabricators, In this video I install the bump stops on the rear of Wratchet. I'll need to come back and make the upper link stronger for this. But for now I get the bumps located so I can move forward with the rear suspension. Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Fellas, In this video I fabricate the shock towers for Wratchet. They come out really nice and should be plenty strong. Best part is at this point Wratchet is getting pretty close to being a roller. Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in there. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3 Link to the bender https://amzn.to/3rzyAlX Link to welding magnets https://amzn.to/39SwUxQ Link to the shear https://amzn.to/3pQXhtv

Hey Guys, In this video I show you some of the steps involved in putting together and welding up the rear lower control arm for Wratchet. Here is a link to my shared folder if you need anything in it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Fellas, This video is a bunch of talking, I get it. But I couldn't just glaze over what I'm talking about in this video. While it may not be real exciting it is critical in setting up suspension. So I hope you enjoy it. While a lot of this is mocked up out of wood. It's awesome to be able to see the shock in place and finally see what kind of travel Wratchet will have.

Hey Fellas, In this video I install the upper link to the rear suspension. Cool part is that once it's installed I can actually move the suspension and start to get an idea how it's coming together.

Hey Fellas, In this video I mock up a temporary lower control arm for Wratchet. I'm not at the point where I know exactly what the lower arm will be. But I need something to start working with. So this temporary one will do just that. Here's my shared folder if you need it. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3

Hey Fabricators, In this video I go over the design of the rear spindle I designed for the rear suspension of Wratchet. Here's the link to my download files, in here you can find the files for this spindle. Download files - Wratchet files - Rear Suspension - Rear Spindle https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i0qTcN-1BB5_Lu6umgi9OrvRJKr-0vz3 The pieces I had laser cut I ordered from OSH Cut. https://app.oshcut.com/#!PROJECT/PRJ-c1794f16-5d75-897e-a8c6