Ford Escape Rusty shock tower Screw and glue no special tools needed

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5 жыл бұрын

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First off let me apologize for the very long intro and description of the job we’re about to do.
There are three different methods for doing this Rusty shock tower job the first simplest quickest way
Is to buy an aftermarket shock tower and welded in . By cutting out the bad parts
The second way. if you have a good frame rail and the cheapest way of doing the job is to build a new shock tower bracket. And make the wheel tub out of fiberglass. I have video of that up on my KZfaq. That also includes the instructions on how to build the bracket and measurements.
The third way of doing it is the way that I’m going to demonstrate in this video it is called the screw and glue method. Just like all the other procedures removal is pretty much the same with the exception of the welding part. This procedure turned out very solid although was the most expensive of all three procedures to do because it required more materials. It did turn out very well and I’m sure the repair will last a number of years. So hopefully it’s it helps you save a couple dollars and get your Ford Escape Mercury mariner or your Mazda tribute back on the road. If you have a Rusty shock tower job on a 2001 through 2011 Ford escape Mazda tribute or Mercury mariner this is the video for you please consider subscribing and I hope you enjoy the video God bless and have the best of days.
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@jayke9300 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video your awesome! I have a 2005 Ford Escape 4x4 with this same issue. I love my Escape. Best running vehicle I've owned. It's just so rusty underneath it.

@davemars6718 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice! Thanks for the help!

@michaelmcguire5338 3 жыл бұрын

A tip to make removing old seam sealer easy is to take a small torch (butane/propane/map) and torch the old sealer. It will soften or burn. Then take a wire brush and it just comes off. Easy way to do quick.

@nelsonmiles1472 3 жыл бұрын

Just fix my 2008 escape great video thanks a lot from Massachusetts

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and I’m glad you were able to get it fixed welcome to the channel

@kmil1967 4 жыл бұрын

Omgoodness did I not only have to dig with multiple word phrases to find one issue with my Chevy Equinox but I just found your videos for Ford Escape rusted wheel wells which I also have this problem with only 89,000 miles on it!!! So glad I found your channel now Ive subbed and will be replacing after I get my equinox issue completed 👍🏼

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you check out the different ways that you can get that done I appreciate the kind words thank you very very much here is the link to the playlist on the three different ways that you can accomplish this process I do recommend taking it out and welding in the new shock tower over the other two but they do all work very well kzfaq.info/sun/PLWSrc_bUH2bWxAuO_lm1LFE6nxhz_L1I2

@kmil1967 4 жыл бұрын

The Clay Way Yes it’s so cool to find resources from a mechanic that has good alternative ways for fixing an issue without breaking the bank !! Thank you very Much 💥😍👍🏼 I’ll be following you most def 😁

@martinpoole1451 3 жыл бұрын

You have made an industry out of Fords mistakes, well done.

@ericbroughton5927 2 жыл бұрын

oscillating tool with any head worked great for the glue /sealent

@sammywarren6920 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful video thank you

@peterkarv2845 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thanks

@AULIGAofBLEED Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@NormanJaquemotRebel 8 ай бұрын

Nice way to do things. Thanks for the vid, bro.

@kevinmetcalf6371 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you man . I'm in Ohio and have become the MAN .... @ repairing these. Glue & screw, only difference is I cut a good corner panel from the junk yard.. Like you I'm basically just doing these alot.

@rickyb.4380 3 жыл бұрын

I have this issue and I’m in Ohio. How much do charge to fix that?

@thecreekcrawler 2 жыл бұрын

So I live in Ohio and have this issue..Would you be willing to help me with mine?

@thecreekcrawler 2 жыл бұрын

@@rickyb.4380 did you ever get a response? I would love to keep my 05 ford escape on the road a few more years

@marquiseschaffer4084 3 жыл бұрын

I have this problem on the same side man crazy guy that’s doing the job and can’t get it right !!

@Gmanzable 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Clay, thanks for the videos. I wanted to add a pic ftom my escape hybrid. Not as much room with the battery. I was planning on flux welding but its like -20c in Ontario Canada and I need my car and to hopefully get another 60000 miles out of it. Not all of us have the money to just buy a new car. Because of the high voltage battery had to remove that bracket that sticks out. Also disconnected the battery main connector. Once warmer weather comes my way I will secure it more. Just wanted to show u how it looks with the battery.

@Gmanzable 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to add a picture of the hybrid job

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Remove the Spot welds from the wheel well on the outside of the car it will make it simpler for you because the actual metal comes apart from the outside and then you will be able to drill out the spot welds around the top from the inside.

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

You can send that picture to Clay’s AC and auto repair on Facebook messenger and I will be able to post it for you

@Jayson90210 3 жыл бұрын

Mine just poked through this week in spite of fiber glassing the slightly rusted well 5 years ago, Frame gone too! Could not have happened at a worst time as I am sick and disabled with back surgery..agh..Thanks for the great video!! going to have to try it I guess..I'm in Sterling Heights, wish I were closer to the west side of state, I would let you do it! Thanks again, and thanks for the God Bless at the end! :-)

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Well I have pick up available… and I can tell you people have drove them from Connecticut and as far south as Tennessee and as far west as Minnesota so you’re basically right around the corner lol

@Jayson90210 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco Haha..I guest I am just around the corner considering. I appreciate the pickup offer, but it probably wouldn't be cost effective on an 05..EVERYTHING is rusting out, i just wanted to get one more winter out of it to heal up and get another vehicle..it is literally rusting apart, frame, front fenderwells, doors. I'm a certified mechanic, so maybe i stand a chance. Would love to give you the business!! Thanks Clay! God Bless.

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Totally understand keep it running as long as you can and if you have any questions I’m always happy to answer them for free have a great weekend

@Jayson90210 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco Hey Clay, sorry, not getting notifications for your responses for some reason? Thank you for responding! God Bless!

@thingsandstuff6822 4 жыл бұрын

What's up I'm in gr too good vids I subbed 🤘

@accomplishyourself9728 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thank you. Just gotta find the part now. Must be common on these around 180,000 miles.

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

It’s common on any of these doesn’t matter how many miles they have on them I do dozens of these a year and there is three different ways to do them this is my least favorite way of doing them but is a way you can do it in your driveway you would be better off just renting a welder and welding it into place but this repair is still working

@accomplishyourself9728 4 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco I have a harbor freight welder cheap 90 amp, was thinking of getting Lincoln .30 quality spool and stitch welding plus screwing in some spots as well. My tower is detached and banging on bumps, I ordered the panel. I have the hybrid, so hopefully there's no issues working around the battery. Have you had any with the lithium battery in the back?

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Accomplish Yourself No I’ve never done them in one of the hybrid so I don’t know what’s going to happen there. I think .30 welding wire is fine I’m pretty sure I use that or 35. So I think you’ll get by just fine let me know how that goes on the hybrid so I know if there’s something a little bit different about them thanks brother take it easy talk to you soon

@bigkev6784 4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly how I did minr

@MrTko5582 3 жыл бұрын

What did you use to cut out the old panel? Also is there any die grinding blade I can attach to my drill for the sheet metal?

@joeharvey4080 Жыл бұрын

I used a osgolater..not sure if i spelled that right..the tool that is used in carpentry for cutting door trim etc..for putting down flooring..lol Love your video..but your doing it the hard way without that tool..

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

Well, I’m making KZfaq videos for people in their driveways. I don’t know what tool you’re referring to but if you wanna share an Amazon link to it, I will check it out and maybe produce a video where I use it if it’s gonna make it easier for folks..

@gmshitbox5621 15 күн бұрын

Could you repair a trailing arm mount like this or does that have more load on it than a shock tower does

@bryanjames5256 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Our 08 Escape is rusting so bad it's to the point where it's not safe anymore.

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah unfortunately that’s what happens with these Bryan, I’ve set up two appointments today to do them for other folks so it must be the season

@jayke9300 3 жыл бұрын

Yea mine is the same way. It's a 2005 & underneath it is completely rusted out. Best vehicle I've ever owned. They are all just extremely rusty.

@UniteForgetLeftRight 4 жыл бұрын

The same thing happened to my mother in law but it's on the driver's side and it doesn't look like there is a aftermarket part for this. Up here in Minnesota I'm not likely to find a suitable replacement at any junkyard. Is making one a possibility? I've got a welder, plasma cutter and a plethora of power tools. What if I just bought some 20-14 gauge steel sheet and formed it? The tower base plate is still solid so I probably won't have to do super complex forming, just lap it in bolt and weld.

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you asked yes I show you how to do it another way...... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrKIdsp8rtnFZps.html

@keltingr 4 жыл бұрын

why is michigan still using salt on the roads, MT doesnt

@PaulStevensCanada 4 жыл бұрын

What about pop rivets? Do you think they would work, maybe cleaner than screws?

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Pop rivets would work to absolutely, I made my process a little bit better. When you go to drill out the spot welds do it from the inside wheel well with the tire off

@audiovisualwindsor3613 Жыл бұрын

I have the same issue 2008 escape, just hoping to use it for another week while i get a new vehicle. But its really loud rattling when i drive, Will it be fine for a week of minimal driving?lol thanks

@jessicawatson-english5505 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Chrysler Aspen that I recently replaced the air compressor it's getting power from the relay to the compressor but when I hook the recharge hose to fill it with freon the clutch won't spin to receive the freon what's wrong

@sharpcarco 5 жыл бұрын

More than likely you have a bad low pressure switch or a bad high-pressure switch. You can turn the compressor clutch on manually so it will take in the Freon and sometimes this puts Freon on the switches and makes them work

@jaydendean6939 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Clay, is there a way to prevent this? Under coating or rustproofing every year?

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

No not after all this time … Of course you can do them other things but I doubt they will help much , But it ain’t gonna hurt anything to try

@Julian-do7bv 5 жыл бұрын

I think this would work but in the long run I think I'd prefer welding

@sharpcarco 5 жыл бұрын

Well thanks for taking a look I did have another suggestion since the last time we talked it is about $40 a day to rent a welder from a rental shop so you could always keep that in mind

@DaBaltimoron 3 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge for this?

@saraelise7207 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a tutorial on how to repair rust on the front/frame of an escape!?!? I haven’t seen one on your channel. I have a 2002 Escape and my bumper is held on by zip ties atm! I used a tutorial to replace my radiator a few years ago worked perfect but I couldn’t put the bumper back on properly because of how rusted the wheel wells and front undercarriage was.

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

I sure could if I had one to do it on right now I don’t have any Ford escapes sorry.

@eric62backstrom Жыл бұрын

Fun facts on the bottom XD

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

😎😎

@marisolbaez8128 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Ford Escape and currently going through the same thing!! Came across your video to find out what was the rusty part called😒 I don’t see it easy for me!! Only if I could have someone do it for me!!

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Well if you’re near Michigan I do them all the time I’ve had them brought as far away as Connecticut and as far west as Minnesota and as far as south of Tennessee, If it’s something you need done you have to look me up on Clays AC and auto repair, on Facebook messenger direct message me I can give you the quotes on the different repairs

@marisolbaez8128 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco thank you I will look you up!!

@hernanmurillo8925 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco how long would you take ? Also how much?

@katherinemartin1513 4 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this problem with my Escape. Not really skilled at car repairs or have tools or time to repair. Live in Michigan what is a reasonable cost for repairs? With in an hour of GR.

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Kathleen you can send me an instant message to clays AC and auto repair on Facebook and I can answer all them questions about pricing etc. Most places will not do this procedure so people bring them to me from all over Tennessee Wisconsin Connecticut etc. etc. have a great morning

@DaBaltimoron 3 жыл бұрын

If the frame section right under there is rusty, is it a lost cause?

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

The frame looking section is not a frame in the traditional sense of the word it is not a lost cause it is fixable. The prices are set but I do not give them out over KZfaq. You would have to reach out to me on Clay A/c and auto repair on Facebook messenger. Send me a message through messenger and I will answer your questions about pricing

@ashleywood2719 3 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge? My 2008 for escape did this! We live about an hr from gr

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ashley you can send me a private message on Facebook through my Clay’s AC and Auto Repair Page Or you can send me an email Thenewclayway@gmail It’s a quicker easier form of communication for me and I have a couple questions

@johniebrooks8734 4 жыл бұрын

Are ford escapes the only cars you do? I am having this same issue with my 1974 chevy nova. I am hearing this is a common issue with old nova's.

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

You said “74” after 45 years I would assume most cars would have some kind of rust issue. Ford Escape’s just happen to rust here on all of these in the north were there is salt . Cars like yours has more to do with age

@angelmendez5190 10 ай бұрын

Where can I get the drill bits? I can’t seem to find the 1/16 inch

@sharpcarco 10 ай бұрын

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@fabio40 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever used pop rivets instead of screws?

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can use pop rivets.

@14s0cc3r14 4 жыл бұрын

Haven’t had rusted out shocks luckily, but would have to be done about a rusted out rear wheel well in the doorway? The part that is typically covered by the plastic on the door has been slowly disintegrating

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Hey good morning if it’s on the inside of the plastic it’s a part of this panel repair if it’s on the outside of the plastic it’s not

@zombiesatemydonut Жыл бұрын

Does the problem actually stop with the 2011?? 🤔

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

I honestly don’t know…. It would kind of be nice if it didn’t for me but not for the rest of the world

@craig69ish 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of adhesive did you use?

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

The stuff I talk about in the video….. thanks for viewing

@WilliamVG 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same project to do. Besides the rusty wheel well, I have very little rust elsewhere. Do you have the part number? I quick search on Google I found one for $670.00 Canadian, ouch! Does that sound right?

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

That’s surprising to me over here in the states they’re about $250 US. It would probably cost about $65 to 100 us to ship one to you I ship a lot of stuff to Canada. That seems ridiculously high you can use the aftermarket ones I did a side-by-side comparison video you’ll have to look underneath my Rusty Shock Tower playlist on my channel and you can see the difference between the factory one and the aftermarket Dorman one virtually there is none

@emrekonuk9731 2 жыл бұрын

Hi How much do you think the welding cost ? for shock mount?

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know . I only do the whole job , and it is not cheap

@BroDassCrazy 3 жыл бұрын

Where would I take it to, to get it installed?

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t know many shops that I actually do this job but people bring them to me or I go pick them up, from as far south as Tennessee and as far east as Connecticut and as far west as Wisconsin, so if you’re within any of them States I might be able to help you out personally. You can either reach out to me on email which is thenewClayway@gmail.com (I get a lot of emails so it’s possible I will not see it) Or you can look me up on Facebook under Clay‘s AC and auto repair and send me a DM Hopefully that’s helpful for you

@putheflamesoutyahoo1503 5 ай бұрын

on a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust...

@ev767a 4 жыл бұрын

How much do you charge to repair two rear wheel wells in a 2004 Mazda Trubute?

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Hello good afternoon, If you’re interested in getting that done please get a hold of me on Clays A/C and Auto Repair on the Facebook,

@ev767a 4 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco Left you a message on FB.

@tinawidmeyer2048 4 жыл бұрын

What do u charge to fix this problem

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tina I don’t Quote over my channel, But you can reach out to me on clays Ac and Auto Repair on the Facebook Or you can email me at thenewclayway@Gmail.com

@salkhan1950 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a 2009 Ford Escape and my l shock tower panel on driver side is bad but I’m having a hard time sourcing it

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they’re very hard to fine the dealer hast to look very hard to get to numbers,

@salkhan1950 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco do you know where I can source the left side because I know see the passenger side

@johnscott9661 2 жыл бұрын

I have an 2006 escape and I am replacing right rear tower. I need also left rear shock tower, and repair panels for right and left rear fender panels and under rear doors and I cannot find them on enter net. Only find right rear tower. Can you help me on who to look into to order them?

@johnscott9661 2 жыл бұрын

I like your videos !!!!

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

Well the dealership is the only place that sells that driver side, I have one of them, That I keep in stock for when somebody wants me to do one not really interested in selling it

@dmorales519 2 жыл бұрын

Clay, how much does this repair cost for you to repair?

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t do this method for the public , I weld them in , could be as little as 1150.00 but most often it is 1550 parts and labor , this was an alternative way I showed people how to do it.

@junkcarz4720 3 жыл бұрын

What is the part called

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Shock tower repair kit..... ( NOT the 50.00 dollar one ) look 👀 on my rusty shock tower repair playlist for part number or google

@keandremason8371 Жыл бұрын

How much to you charge to repair?

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

I you have to ask more than likely more than you would be willing to pay , don’t take it the wrong way when I originally started doing these, nobody would do them…. It takes me three days to do one of these the way that I believe is the correct way. And on top of that I’m not really cheap. But if you still insist on having the best person do it, you can reach out to me on Facebook under Clay’s AC on auto repair and send me a DM I do not share prices over public spaces

@jaydendean6939 3 жыл бұрын

Is the car drivable to my body repair shop under this condition?

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely if you’re careful,

@jaydendean6939 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco even with the unsupported shocks? What is the worse that can happen? Thanks for your reply. Your videos are very informative 👍

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not recommended for prolonged use. I’ve driven them from Tennessee with a broken shock like that to Michigan

@laylat6843 2 жыл бұрын

I need to know can I just go to any repair shop and they know about this technique?

@laylat6843 2 жыл бұрын

Without getting my car welded

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

No, this is a very special repair most places won’t even attempt it. And even if you brought it to me I’m not not going to do it this way , the best way to Do it is wielding!! I only did this once and it was for this video . Btw just in case your not aware this is not a cheap job it takes 3 days to do one these the right way . It cost about 2500 to 3000 at most places that will even do it . I charge about 1750 so ..,. Sorry if that is bad news . But I have many more videos on the subject and I’m sure anyone could do this themselves if they have the time

@RideAcrossTheRiver 2 жыл бұрын

I have surface rust on my right rear shock area. Rustproofer shop said "don't bother cleaning it all off, and don't bother with the fender restoration either." Escape has 86k on it. All else is clean. Why would he say "don't bother"?

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

Probably because it won’t help the Rust is already in there and it’s going to be a problem in the future. But the good thing is I made several videos on fixing this problem so it shouldn’t be that big a deal when it happens

@RideAcrossTheRiver 2 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco I'll bet it's surface. Simple to clean the surface down to metal and seal it up.

@JUNIOR-gc6qp 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Grand Rapids Mi

@jacobstrong3129 Ай бұрын

Whats the cost on this repair?

@sharpcarco Ай бұрын

at my shop it’s about $1600 parts and labor

@markwhited1785 Жыл бұрын

How much do you charge for a repair like that?

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

Could you send us a message on Clays AC and Auto Repair on Facebook? With a few pictures of your rusty shock

@markwhited1785 Жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco I'll see if I can.

@evangreen1459 3 жыл бұрын

How was the other side

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Usually they’re good. Every once in a while they’ll have a hole in them but usually nothing that will affect the shock tower

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

But I also have video of the repair on the driver side

@michaelthompsonhoss 7 ай бұрын

I how much do you charge for this type of repair? I can really use your help.

@sharpcarco 7 ай бұрын

Usually about $1600 but I’m really not a gauge of what others will charge the way I do mine takes three days And is intended last the rest of the life of the vehicle Over the past year, I’ve had four come into my shop that had already been done a year before because people did not do them correctly . Just rust out again. So just because somebody will do one of these for five or 800 or whatever dollars does not mean that they will last. So keep that in mind when you’re thinking about how much it cost.

@stoplookinent4791 3 жыл бұрын

How much did u charge to do this?

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Well I don’t get price quotes over the KZfaq channel because if they ever change in the future they will be set in stone here You can look me up on Clay’s AC and auto repair on Facebook messenger and send me a private message and I will send you exactly how much it cost

@stoplookinent4791 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco stoplookinent@gmail.com is my email im old school I dont use facebook maybe I need to get with the times.

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

No that’s no problem I’ll email you I’m sorry I forgot to mention that I have that as well

@thejordancharpershow1861 Жыл бұрын

How much?

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

Whatever the shop will charge you.

@MERCNRY 4 жыл бұрын

What is your average charge for doing this?

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Good evening tracy, I charge $950. I’ve heard from customers that when you can find a place that will do it it’s generally $1800-$2200. Obviously they don’t do it the same way that I did it in this particular video but then again I don’t personally do this particular repair (screwing and gluing). Personally the only way that I ever do it for customers is replacing the panel with metal and welding them in. Hope that helps you let us know what someone charges you have a great day

@MERCNRY 4 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco I am an independent mechanic in Virginia and I saw this issue for the first time last week. I thought it was an anomaly until I started researching it. Your videos are great showing what all is entailed. I asked your charge as I felt it would be an honest quote. Plus, your personal quote is similar to mine. Mine"If you have the desire to do your own repairs then you can do it"

@612fresko Жыл бұрын

$800 in Minnesota

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty cheap…. I can’t imagine that they’re doing it the way that I do it. But heck to each their own

@612fresko Жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco part is $170 takes 4 to start to finish so you making $100 plus and hour

@nathangreen1247 3 жыл бұрын

My buddy thinks itd be better to put the panel inside the wheel well why are you doing it on the outside

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Because that’s the way it’s done………. That’s the way the factory built it and trust me it’s the way it needs to be done or it will not fit properly and your big trim piece will not go back on correctly it goes on the outside of the lip the lip actually creates rigidity for the arch the arch takes the most pressure not the lip

@nathangreen1247 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco sorry to sounds dumb wkth that question. Could i private message you somehow for another question i have a picture of my problem. Id greatly appreciate it 🙂

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Of course you just look me up on Facebook under Clay’s AC and auto repair people talk to me all the time

@nathangreen1247 3 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is i found another vid if yours answer my question. Part if the floor is rotted and im not quite sure what to do since i dont have a welder and have already started this job

@cristopherluna3175 3 жыл бұрын

Any way to contact you??

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

Yes You can look me up on Clays Ac and Auto Repair on Facebook Or email Thenewclayway@gmail.com

@jaydinali3191 3 жыл бұрын

Tool list?

@sharpcarco 3 жыл бұрын

If I’m not mistaken and I’m pretty sure I’m not I show you the different tools that I use in the video

@laylat6843 2 жыл бұрын

He was just trynna get a fast response on the tools mr.smart

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

Well I spent all the time to make a video so people would watch it I literally get paid about 2/10 of a cent per view. And I understand your position but I use probably 30 different types of tools to do that and I already did it once in the video…. 🤷🏻‍♂️ I can’t remember everyone off the top of my head so I’m sorry for that… That’s the way people are nowadays they want it free and everything else that goes along with it….. i’m Surprised when people don’t always want me to just come over their house and do it for free to…. Not trying to be hateful but if you seen it from my position you might have not asked that question.

@MoeLarrycurly1 5 жыл бұрын

Wow bad place for rust

@waynesharkey520 2 жыл бұрын

Sure do like to talk don't ya

@sharpcarco 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do….. I guess go to one of the other channels and let one of them help you out…. If you don’t like me talking that’s why it’s called the Clay way and not the Wayne way

@Gear1993Head 4 жыл бұрын

You didn't weld it? The fuck lol

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

No I did not weld this one ,some cars nowadays don’t even have welds they’re glued together. I will however say this is the first and only time I’ve ever done it this way. But it is still holding up great. I do about 40 of them a year. And it was my least favorite way of doing them out of the three different ways that you can do these. I do prefer welding them in to any other method but not everybody has access to a welder Here’s a link to all the different ways that you can do these. kzfaq.info/sun/PLWSrc_bUH2bWxAuO_lm1LFE6nxhz_L1I2

@Gear1993Head 4 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco 40!? Oh my God Ford! Talk about a design flaw.

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Gear1993Head xxx You know it’s funny because 2001 to 2003 doesn’t have this problem that’s because they used a different kind of sealer and they used something that looks a lot like dyno-Matt

@Gear1993Head 4 жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco I just got a 2005 escape for free from a family member. The rockers are shot and the passenger shock mount isn't this bad but it's pulled away from frame. Only has 100k miles. Does have a weird torque converter buck when driving under load. Thinking about fixing it up and running it for winter.

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Take a look at the rear differential if it’s all wheel drive. One time I had a bracket break off of the rear DEF on a really rusty one like that.

@danwilliams5867 4 жыл бұрын

junk, the shock can induce a lot of force into that sheet metal, If they welded it from factory there was a reason

@sharpcarco 4 жыл бұрын

Well I hope you’re not throwing shade my way. I’ve done a couple of hundred of these and this is the only time that I ever did one this way I did this because this is a KZfaq channel not Dans master mechanic Shop where somebody’s paying $2000 to have this Shock tower replaced. And I doubt you would’ve made this comment I’m not certain if you would’ve actually watched the video. Because in the video I describe exactly why I did it this way and that I would never do it this way again but it is an option and as a matter fact I don’t remember exactly when I did this but it was probably two months before I actually Posted the video. And it gets driven about 60 miles every single day I put a guarantee on it and I have not heard anything from the guy with no complaints so I do think it’s a suitable repair. Q: is your favorite way to repair them. A: absolutely not. But for somebody on a budget it’s definitely a way you could do it and it seems to work just fine

@danwilliams5867 4 жыл бұрын

It comes to brakes, suspension, Nope you fix it right or not at all is my motto. The floor pan where it connects needs to be integral to the shock mount. Nope can't endorse that type of repair at all.

@snicks50 Жыл бұрын

the way not to do shit

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

Are you talking to me?

@snicks50 Жыл бұрын

@@sharpcarco Yep sure was

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

Well I’m assuming you’re trying to make yourself feel better by blowing out my candle to make yours brighter if you would’ve actually watched the video instead of skipping through it you would’ve learned that that was the first and only time I attempted that procedure and that I actually was the one to every first to do this on KZfaq and you’ll see that I have several videos on this particular subject. I’m not the one searching out the ways to do it cheaper but there are people out there that don’t have the same level of abilities that I have welding and fabricating etc. etc. and you just happen to throw shade on the wrong guy because you’re a complete moron… i’m certain during your searches of trying to repair this problem you probably came across to one of the other 10 videos I have on the subject. You probably won’t admit it because you’re probably some liberal piece of crap but if you watch any of my other videos you’ll find out that I am very skilled at this procedure and this was a one time one off. To help save people money. Even though I’m fairly certain you won’t understand something like that because your pockets are so deep but there are people out there that don’t have the same amount of money in their pockets like others have a good day douche bag

@thejordancharpershow1861 Жыл бұрын

Same issue bro I don’t want to deal with it. What’s your number

@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын

You have to look me up on clays AC and Auto Repair over Facebook or you can send me an email This is not a cheap wham bam thank you ma’am, job I do not normally do work for the public. This is one of the very few things that I do if you don’t think your vehicles were two grand even though the repair doesn’t cost that much you probably don’t want to send me a message…. Thenewclayway@gmail.Com