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2021 DURAMAX SILVERADO 2500 BENT FRAME CAN WE FIX IT? Part 43
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Hey guys, Welcome Back! It's time to work on the 2021 Duramax 2500. Mike gets the truck set up on the frame machine outside because its lifted too high to put it inside the shop on the frame machine. Ivan gets to work on fixing the problem. Thanks for Watching!
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@arrowkart4j 2 жыл бұрын
The fire took all the temper out of the chassis rails. Sadly you'll have problems down the road. If you're towing any type of heavy trailer with that, it's going to flex it.
@karlmcnamee7620 2 жыл бұрын
There was many comments about the frame rails they should have got new frame
@larrybe2900 2 жыл бұрын
@@karlmcnamee7620 In the end as hindsight offers, it all may cost more than the bed strategy going with the long one.
@michiganracer1181 2 жыл бұрын
If the heat from the fire truly caused the frame to sag, (which it definitely could) your right the frame is no good, show truck, daily driver at best. Wouldn’t tow anything with it.
@larrybe2900 2 жыл бұрын
@@michiganracer1181 Evidently the fuel tank did a number on that frame as it burned away.
@carsonwhitehead1463 2 жыл бұрын
Recommend y'all do a frame overlay at the weak spot with another piece of frame rail and secure it with high tolerance, low clearance bolts only. No welding. That will put an end to anymore flexing. Plus you'll have a stronger frame. Keep up the good work and thanks for real, truthful videos so viewers get to see the real McCoy in these projects.
@rickinoakville1549 2 жыл бұрын
They always show us the good the bad and the ugly, no hiding it. I enjoy their honesty and can do attitude
@stephenricketts7764 2 жыл бұрын
What a shame that the frame was bent, down to the fire I think. Try not to rush, I am not saying you were but things happen when you rush. Thanks for sharing your experiences, good and bad.👍👍
@jimm2442 2 жыл бұрын
Most of these keyboard cowboys going to say “I told you so or now your screwed” hang in there. All of this is part of your learning curve and will add to your knowledge. I worked as a mechanic for 40 years and setbacks are part of this business. You guys are amazing and will always find a way to make it work, and don’t let the bastards grind you down.
@TI-hh2nr 2 жыл бұрын
I have bean in body shop business for over 40 years, and these boys are not new to the biz don't make excuse for stupid things learning is one thing but being stupid is another
@vincentshelpfulhints4085 2 жыл бұрын
I was outside for a couple of hours today in Illinois finally starting to warm up
@shortymack340 2 жыл бұрын
Dude was pissed about putting a hole in the radiator when almost done I would be too 😆 🤣
@ingresswizard9044 2 жыл бұрын
There were tons of people in the comments when you were talking about using the fire damaged frame to make sure that the frame wasn't bent from the fire before using it. These comments were ignored. Fire hot enough to do the damage that truck had will be compromised and never have the strength and flexibility a truck like this will need. You put one super heavy load on that frame and it might give.
@klaw163 2 жыл бұрын
Yessir! I agree, these guys are clueless
@burntnougat5341 2 жыл бұрын
@@klaw163 maybe not clueless but definitely a little bit too headfirst without doing prep work. They yeeted that Ford V10 because they didn't do due diligence to time it properly. Rookie mistake
@klaw163 2 жыл бұрын
@@burntnougat5341 just my opinion based on past videos. I used to really enjoy watching them and keep trying to give them chances but so many incorrect repairs and unsafe practices I find myself cringing more and more.
@fredwalker839 2 жыл бұрын
@@klaw163 Go to any major frame repair centre if you want an eye opener ! Done every day,,,not on camera !!!
@klaw163 2 жыл бұрын
@@fredwalker839 oh I know, been in the auto body/repair business 20+ years now. Seen lots of scary "repairs " in my life. It sucks because it gives a bad name to people who actually know what they're doing and do it right
@rickpowers4356 2 жыл бұрын
Seems like everybody is a frame expert today. I didn’t realize there were that many around.
@markujcich4245 2 жыл бұрын
Agree....unless a person has a metallurgical background and knows the limitation of the steal used in this frame, I would not jump to conclusions. Just because the frame was heated does not mean it has lost ability to hold or tow a load, frames are heated, welded and patched frequently
@MegaFranceschini 2 жыл бұрын
GUYS THAT TRUCK IS BANGING. WOW, I HAVE TO SAY NIKO BROTHERS YOU GUYS R BLESSED AND GIFTED IF I CAN SAY. I WISH I WAS THAT GOOD. GOD BLESS. HAVE A BLESSED DAY. TAKE CARE
@kpdvw 2 жыл бұрын
What a setback, what a solution;..Niko Brothers;..Never a dull moment!
@edmo43 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Guys for sharing the work to correct the problem in the Silverado chassis. Work done to perfection.👍👍
@jackc7262 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can use the radiator to shim the middle of the bed when the frame bends again.
@bnelson313braveheart 2 жыл бұрын
The radiator said,”OUCH!!!” Just hard luck right there. Thanks
@lauranugent1171 2 жыл бұрын
Dang, that is a pretty truck! I appreciate that you don’t gloss over the “oops” things that happen.
@markujcich4245 2 жыл бұрын
I like that your channel shows when things don't go quite as planned. Yes, the heat probably warped the frame but I'm not one to panic. If the frame rails were cracked at the stress points it would be a concern. The good thing is you know what to look for concerning catastrophic failure. Great job keeping an upbeat prospective.
@timshaw6653 2 жыл бұрын
This truck looks insane. We look forward to see this bad boy roll down the road.
@lespurbrick9242 2 жыл бұрын
you were warned the heat screwed up the frame
@HP.Customs 2 жыл бұрын
Crap happens on that radiator, I was a GM tech for 15 years and I’ll admit I actually did that once myself also. Had to put a new radiator in it.
@gregbrown4962 2 жыл бұрын
Since this is your own personal truck why not put gussets and cross braces in the fire damaged area of the frame to strengthen it or graft a rear section of good frame to replace the weakened portion?
@RobToGame 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky that rear bumper wasn't on when you were first putting the truck on the rack!
@sahurnnraj6245 2 жыл бұрын
It happened some time guys.. Don't even think about it.. Keep going
@tonymontana6368 2 жыл бұрын
One step forward , one expensive step back, good job guys.
@arnoldm889 2 жыл бұрын
Once I replaced a manual transmission on an old ranger. Got the new trans in and I went to bleed the clutch and the bleeder broke in the trans. Had to take it apart again. I was so upset I threw a 1/2 in ratchet at the door and put a dent in it. Kept it for a few more years.
@charleycrames 2 жыл бұрын
The door or the ratchet?
@altenergyofva 2 жыл бұрын
You guys always have a positive attitude when it come to your projects. The truck looks great. hope to see it on the road soon
@chrisplace3024 2 жыл бұрын
What about the rear sensor
@barryabbott7016 2 жыл бұрын
Guys you did a great job on the truck I wasn't sure about the color but now it's all together wow iven great job on the paint and body work mike keeps up the picks on the truck s and car,s and doing the grese and dirty part lol great job guys
@mr.d1535 2 жыл бұрын
I am from Honduras and I like you t-shirt
@Bulik1970 2 жыл бұрын
The MOst Beautiful shop truck. need bigger tires
@april7_ 2 жыл бұрын
Ivan I do know you don't, but here in Finland we still use to say few bad words (like 10 at least!) when that kind of happens like that radiator hole, and I can assure it is not for any kids ears! 🤣
@dedwards777 2 жыл бұрын
Love the look and color of that truck! Awesome!
@johnsantin4020 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck did a great job
@carlgruver695 2 жыл бұрын
Well look at the bright side if you repair that radiator you will have it for a backup 😊
@MazichMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Why not get it repaired locally?
@nicholasz1 2 жыл бұрын
You can solder it. Just like computer board. Kevin frkm junkyard digs has an episode about that. Seems a small hole
@justDIY 2 жыл бұрын
The Red BEAST Truck is back! ❤
@russhammond534 2 жыл бұрын
Looking Great ! Sorry about radiator
@michaelmontanez948 2 жыл бұрын
If you're going to continue to use that frame I would definitely beef It up, with some cross bracing or gussets at that problem section that caused the sag.
@kristdaa4612 2 жыл бұрын
My goodness you really got my attention today. I have watched this video at least three times. Tell my eye-candy I said thank you.
@jamesschramm4739 2 жыл бұрын
It's really looking good....................................
@peterhancox5268 2 жыл бұрын
This chassis is stuffed, has soft spots now from the fire. A bit late now but it should have been replaced at the get go.
@fredwalker839 2 жыл бұрын
And ……. I truly believe , in all the hype at the beginning of the build, buying the donor crispy critter,they did not realize it was a long box !
@jdeltoro518 2 жыл бұрын
She looks beautiful ❤️ Sorry Abt that accident on the radiator
@jeffalessi 2 жыл бұрын
The fire tempered (softened) the frame. Frame is junk and will continue to bend with use.
@paulgrimm Жыл бұрын
Niko Bros can fix anything!❤You Guys amaze me!You make the difficult look easy
@brianherron5400 2 жыл бұрын
Truck looks great 👍, nice job.
@bigrbig 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking truck!!😎
@Dany-oj2jv 2 жыл бұрын
Ounce a frame was bend it will come back bend,i know cause i had the same prob with my Pontiac Grand Prix 1977 back in the day...good luck and god bless you!!
@ransomtester5347 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful red truck 👌🛻🛻🛻🛻🛻👍👍👍👍👌
@wolfgangkayser1432 2 жыл бұрын
Michael, that paint job looks awesome out in the daylight!
@wolfgangkayser1432 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry. Ivan, that paint job looks awesome out in the daylight!
@RunningBears10 Жыл бұрын
You guys need to come out with a shirt that says "It's no big deal" 😂
@chrisplace3024 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Job
@thomasmcgahey8536 2 жыл бұрын
So sad for the hole in the radiator but accidents happen can’t wait for the test drive. !!!!!
@robertclubs9908 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome show.
@ronaldduwaynebrown8071 2 жыл бұрын
Damm the luck . Really is a sharp truck
@coonlakebackwoods 2 жыл бұрын
Overbending and adding some fishplates seems like a good option at this point in the build.
@richardford4570 2 жыл бұрын
Great job so far but at least get radiator repaired by specialist as it's new and clean inside .
@neobayer 2 жыл бұрын
Finally some new background music.
@burntnougat5341 2 жыл бұрын
LOL
@victorjudice7344 2 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you check the frame when it was all apart....just saying.
@davidfleishman2275 2 жыл бұрын
The frame is done.Over heated taking out the strength.You guys should have caught this.There can be liability issues related to frame failure on the truck.
@dave1135 2 жыл бұрын
7:50 not surprising at all, you get metal hot enough, it will sag and bend
@mikeandrews3226 2 жыл бұрын
Pity about the radiator but it happens, looking good though.
@KENNEY1023 2 жыл бұрын
So much work has gone into this truck, it would be a shame if the frame is junk. It will be interesting to see if they want to do all the work again swapping everything to a new frame.
@dougaranda6187 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't think the frame was going to be off that much. It got so hot it slumped in the middle. Now the correction is taking place at the end of the blocks, not where it slumped from the fire. No matter how you look at it, that frame is compromised, especially now, because it's deformed in 2 places. I would've just shimmed the box mounts and called it good.
@fredwalker839 2 жыл бұрын
Woulda , coulda , shoulda ! That’s what I would have done rather than the chain hurting it more !Then put in the inner wheel well felt liners ! Now everyone knows that the whole structure is compromised! Really too bad ! Life moves on !
@kltpep 2 жыл бұрын
2 inches is a lot. My wife tells me that all the time as well.
@dankwearadministrator5061 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome truck and hooked on watching your videos truly love to see you boys always happy and smiling in every video makes my day keep up the amazing work and awesome builds
@Cchandler4704 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve done the same thing with the radiator. Sorry bro that sucks. Truck is looking great though, focus on the bright side. Loved your t shirt, praying for your continued success.
@merrymanrc 2 жыл бұрын
The truck look awesome great color great tires you guy's pick out for that truck
@2Moza 2 жыл бұрын
In the Auto Game Chit Happens lol.
@jonsmith6496 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it’s back! 👍
@johnburfield6818 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely truck you've made a lovely job I just wants lowering about 10inchs looks awful that high
@normie1338 2 жыл бұрын
Too bad about the radiator. Hope the frame doesn't give you anymore trouble. Still amazed at this build and it looks awesome. Stay safe and God Bless.
@anthonybroughton6670 2 жыл бұрын
That truck looks amazing 👏 you all have worked very hard I love watching your videos keep them coming. Once again guys that truck looks amazing.. Tony Swansea
@DL-ry3qg 2 жыл бұрын
To high
@Fix-it-tony 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to ask why you would repair a fire damaged frame. The warping of the frame under extreme heat is to be expected.
@fredwalker839 2 жыл бұрын
True ! Was a crispy critter !
@oldschool1993 2 жыл бұрын
You should have just straightened the original frame- would have saved a ton of time and money. You probably could have just gone to a dealer and bought one cheaper than this is costing.
@abbasssibatra8682 2 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍
@budlanctot3060 2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I'm working near the radiator, I always cut a piece of corrugated cardboard and block the rad with it. After I dropped an end wrench and it brushed the rad on the way to the ground, and then the rad started leaking, I promised myself I'd never work around the front of the engine without cardboard protecting the rad. That was about 30yrs ago. Those aluminum rads are very fragile.
@cherjohnson5807 2 жыл бұрын
Looks good
@charlescummings2205 2 жыл бұрын
That fire damage to them parts are starting to reveal themselves. It's going to take some tweaking to get it right.
2 жыл бұрын
So sorry about the rad guys, could feel your disappointment but it's getting there.
@johnjanczyn5134 2 жыл бұрын
Was all that work and the parts worthwhile doing , you guys spent a lot of time on that truck. , It looks fantastic , be curious to know what the total cost of the rebuild was
@pupbiking 2 жыл бұрын
Ekkk you were warned the heat would have screwed up the frame...
@briancovel4567 2 жыл бұрын
The frame is weak at the rear of the cab factory on 4 door trucks with a 8 ft bed plating or boxing might be recommended love the build keep up the awesome content
@robertobuenrostro2781 2 жыл бұрын
Lesson learned. 😭📦
@robmarshall5100 2 жыл бұрын
Hey boys been watching the build since the beginning if those damn radiators are going to be that week I think you guys better store one when you take it off road the building has been Panini to watch it go from a burnt-out truck the word's gotten to
@gary5875 2 жыл бұрын
Go to radiators plus they are really good.
@jackmeeker6194 2 жыл бұрын
That thing has fought you tooth and nail, but it's gonna look really sweet when it's done. Maybe put a Niko Bros decal on the door or rear bedside?
@lcazier619 2 жыл бұрын
Yes those radiators are like tissue paper
@simonleyman9290 2 жыл бұрын
execute the fan clutch for its disloyalty lol and psssst the beetle is evil
@johnkranz4004 2 жыл бұрын
That Sucks But it looks beautiful
@kennethhowell1272 Жыл бұрын
Cold bending the frame, wouldn’t need to brace it afterwards ??
@JohnMurphy-dw6ml 2 жыл бұрын
Always put a piece of cardboard up against the radiator when you’re working on the front of the engine! A piece of cardboard that costs nothing would have saved you hundreds of dollars!
@marcryvon 2 жыл бұрын
Many hundreds actually !
@JohnMurphy-dw6ml 2 жыл бұрын
@@marcryvon that’s why I said hundreds! Between 100 and 1000 are hundreds!
@davidking3311 2 жыл бұрын
Several hundreds to be exact
@marcryvon 2 жыл бұрын
At the time of copper rads, any shop could cancel a leaking tube by cutting some "winglets", cut the tube and bend each end and solder. Can't be done on aluminum by welding ?
@LUNARWIL3441 2 жыл бұрын
💯💯🔥🔥💪NIKO BROS
@JohnMurphy-dw6ml 2 жыл бұрын
Like they say, haste makes waste!
@Robsav-yx6vi 2 жыл бұрын
Uuugh . I’m so sorry Ivan . It happens sometimes. We’ve all Been there before. You both are the most positive have at it Brothers . The truck looks perfect take pride it HOW far you Have come with it . Really incredible buddy. Have a much better day.
@kickit59 2 жыл бұрын
While it's sad about the radiator you are very close to that first road test! I am looking forward to the next video!
@stuckoutwest5169 2 жыл бұрын
For the safety of whoever you sell that truck to you need to start off with the new frame due to Fire and heat damage that truck is unsafe for the roads
@fredwalker839 2 жыл бұрын
In real life , many frames have gone through this , only not on such a “ huge website !” I’ve owned some 20-30 trucks in my day ! More than half were new ! If the truck was lowered & 36” tires, I would have no problem owning that truck ! Perfect colour, right engine , nice interior, come on, who would not really buy it ! Too nice to take off-road ! Should not matter !
@rlhh4 2 жыл бұрын
It will be fine.
@matthewgaines10 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like the fire anneal the frame and reduced it strength. That’s a good reason not to repair fire damaged vehicles.
@fredwalker839 2 жыл бұрын
All said & done,,,,,, it’s still a shame ! Soooo much work & money, if you watched every episode on this truck…… they don’t deserve the bad luck nor the smart ass comments, whether your right or not ! Still a very nice too high wrong tires , LOL love to own it !
@wilfredocaban9886 2 жыл бұрын
Wow you were just saying stuff happens and just like that something happened.Play the Lottery immediately 😂😂😂
@albertorojas7455 2 жыл бұрын
Guys. I Think you need to make a risk asessment before do those kínd of job. You keep always Good behavior and attiude, but all those components are expesive. You are getting Good experience. Take care.
@stuartcraig6381 Жыл бұрын
Aren't you guys electronically measuring anything??
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