A Shock Absorbed by A Mega Tool! Upgrading Van Shocks + Epic Spot Light Bar

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Wanderbus Adventures

Wanderbus Adventures

Күн бұрын

Our van conversion has the wobbles, which means swapping out some parts for new ones - we were told it would take 15 minutes but let's just say it took some perseverance and a brand new tool!
We also (AGES ago) installed switches for spot lights and strobes - and find a way, and product, to combine these with a nifty new light bar. The light bar has over 20 strobe patterns too, so plenty to choose from - the install had a number of options too, so we wanted to share that.
Back to the shock absorbers on our Mercedes Vario camper van - they are old, some seem very old. So we wanted to switch them out for brand new ones. On the face of it this seems straightforward, two bolts on each and swap them over. But ours were rusty, seized and somewhat stubborn. In fairness by dumb luck I seemed to pick the worst to begin with, failed but then the Dewalt DCF899 impact wrench stepped in.
Today's action in chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:19 Why change our shocks + Failure
00:03:22 Installing strobes + spot light bar
00:09:50 Take 2: Dugga Dugga to change the shocks
Thanks so much for watching, please do leave us a comment and thumbs up if you've enjoyed the video. Until the next one, take care
#vanlife #vanbuild #vanconversion

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@DudleyDellTelly
@DudleyDellTelly 6 ай бұрын
Love my Dugga-dugga. 'tis a proper weapon just like yours.
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Was worried it would be a poor purchase, but now feel the same! What a tool it is. Will seek other opportunities for Dugga-Dugga activities i'm sure 😊
@Dirt-Diggler
@Dirt-Diggler 6 ай бұрын
Definitely dampers, the spring is the shock absorber 👍 Having said that I still call them shocks 😂 No more van rocking 🤔 😪
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
For sure, as you can see we do the same 😊. I reckon less rocking, but that drivers side front was well past its best I reckon.
@donbrown8001
@donbrown8001 6 ай бұрын
It’s brilliant when you can get a new tool by justifying it with an important job👍 I’ve just managed to justify myself a palm router which may lead to a cnc machine 👍👍 great video as usual 🎉
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 A palm router is an excellent investment, we’ve a friend that makes river tables and he’s like a wizard with it. Let if it morphs into a CNC, we’ve many an idea 😂
@katrinagray7733
@katrinagray7733 6 ай бұрын
Super job Rich. Well done. Glad you got some new tools too 😂
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, anything to get a new tool.
@TheMattK2011
@TheMattK2011 6 ай бұрын
Thumbs Up just for the Jugga Jugga 😂👍
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support 😂 needed it as you could tell. 😊
@ian_morg
@ian_morg 6 ай бұрын
Class upgrades! Nice new tool too! Plenty of dugger duggers, wangers and shafts to go with it 😂😂
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Ha! I almost cut all of the shafts and wangers out, but left some in for japes.
@ian_morg
@ian_morg 6 ай бұрын
@@WanderbusAdventures it was nearly like that naughty episode of Rainbow at one point 😂😂
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
😂
@lifeonthehighway6917
@lifeonthehighway6917 6 ай бұрын
Hi Rich, Couldn't help but notice the girls were not in this weeks video, Hope all is okay. And as usual another interesting video to have watched, Plus as always it's a Thumbs up from me 👍👍👍👍 Just of interest should you ever come across a stubborn Nut & Bolt that won't undo and if its possible you can always try applying some heat to it with a Blowlamp, As it should help free it up because I've done it many times over the years. You can also try giving the bolt head end a good crack with the lump hammer flat on so not to damage the Hexagon Head of the bolt, this should also help shock the bolt. Either way my friend it's said what you Go through you Grow through, its all a matter of patience and experience. Steve from Manchester.
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Hey Steve. Yes it was a little cold and rusty for them this week 😂 but I’m sure they’ll be back on the next vid. We will be doing some bits ready for our next trip away - thanks for thinking of the girls. Those are some good tips, I really need a better blow lamp as the one I have is great for smaller jobs. Love the growth motto, I definitely considered not taking a second attempt at the shocks, but perseverance is key. Take care and thanks as always for the thumbs up and tips.
@kevingalloway9338
@kevingalloway9338 6 ай бұрын
Nothing takes 15 minutes in the van build lol…brilliant job buddy
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Ha, you know it Kev. Took it as a semi/optimistic challenge, but you're right. When will I learn 😂
@ian_morg
@ian_morg 6 ай бұрын
You need to get some Greg Virgoe T-shirts after that. It’ll only take half an hour 😂😂
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
@@ian_morg ha yes!
@Bugs1953
@Bugs1953 6 ай бұрын
Well done good job.
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@janlayzell2995
@janlayzell2995 6 ай бұрын
We just had new shocks put on our camper van this week as well, must be that time if year. Love the light bar !
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Hehe. It must be 😊. Hopefully it made a bit of a difference Jan. We are pleased with the little lightbar, and thought it a neat alternative to spots and strobes. We do need to get out on a trip to test it though 🤔
@janlayzell2995
@janlayzell2995 6 ай бұрын
@WanderbusAdventures will let you know about shocks, we leave these chilly waters for Spain tomorrow for 12 weeks, can't wait !!
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
@janlayzell2995 ah hope you have the best time.
@T8RTU
@T8RTU 6 ай бұрын
Big brave pill and go for it 👌
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Let her rip 😎
@vidarisaksen9379
@vidarisaksen9379 6 ай бұрын
you should consider and get an induction heater for bolts and nuts, they don't cost a fortune and simplify disassembly a lot, in addition, an air chisel for and drive out bolts can also be a good investment, both can be rented. if you put the nut on the bolt almost all the way in before using the hammer you won't damage the threads air chisel kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8-CeMKDzbDSeJ8.htmlsi=xvx6FuTPQhxcC-h_ induction heater kzfaq.infoww9kmVtXToc?si=GII4126rba6rOBd0
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing this, had never heard of the induction heater before but have tried a torch in the past. Really interesting. Thanks for thinking of us.
@pas7272
@pas7272 6 ай бұрын
Any excuse to buy power tools ! totally with you there.
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
😂 you could see the bind I was in
@pas7272
@pas7272 6 ай бұрын
totally, forced purchases are sometimes the best @@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures
@WanderbusAdventures 6 ай бұрын
@pas7272 thanks for the support 😊
@pas7272
@pas7272 6 ай бұрын
we got your back @@WanderbusAdventures
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