Minivan Tow Vehicle! (Helper Bags) Toyota Sienna 3.5

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@scottbishop7899 Ай бұрын

Do you ever find yourself going to get something and then be stood there and think to yourself " what the heck did I come in here for?!" and then having to go back to your work to remind yourself what you went through there for in the first place? 😆 🤣 😂

@guyjukes8396 Ай бұрын

Weed does to ya.

@scottbishop7899 Ай бұрын

Old age does too 😆 🤣 😂

@clbcl5 Ай бұрын

!/2 the time going into the bathroom.

@DanMasters Ай бұрын

All the t… wait, what was I typing?

@CrimeVid Ай бұрын

many,many times, it's when you go back to where you were and remember what you were doing,and go to get or do what ever it was,and you still can't remember, that it's worrying ! I found out what makes it happen (for me anyway) on the way to the place that there is something I have to get or do, I see something else that I have to remember to address, and in slotting that thing into my memory, it seems to push out the original reason for going. I think that reason may be only lightly held in mind. Say I'm going to get a 7mm slotted screwdriver, I haven't thought much about it, I just know I need one, so the other thing I have to remember, I do have to think about. And this seems to empty the holding spot for the screwdriver. I have probably expressed this very badly, I must think about it !!

@littlered1880 Ай бұрын

Morning Ray, your “Dave’s not here man” comment took me back to the early ‘70s. I like these long early morning videos. Keep it up Ray

@larrysherman5254 Ай бұрын

Kind of appropriate since today is 4-20. 🤣🤣

@jcadult101 Ай бұрын

What's it taste like?

@jarroyolaw Ай бұрын

Dave forgot the stuff, man!

@littlered1880 Ай бұрын

If you were around it was on Cheech and Chong vinyl records collection

@Michael-yi4mc Ай бұрын

That orange bag looks like a Fisher Price toy.

@michaelpressman7203 Ай бұрын

It needs a little squeaker😂

@Michael-yi4mc Ай бұрын

@@michaelpressman7203 👍That’s my dog’s job.

@ginobragoli1448 Ай бұрын

Cheap rubbish that won't last 5 minutes. Just like Fisher price toys really 😊

@graken22 Ай бұрын

Did anyone notice Ray didn't reinstall the spring clamps on the hose going to the new bags? Just saying I think he does great work.

@Michael-yi4mc Ай бұрын

@@graken22 👍Probably off camera.

@onsturn Ай бұрын

I was surprised there was not a hose spring clamp on the bottom of those helper bags.

@Jorgen74 Ай бұрын

I guess the hose will pop off under pressure...

@richshaffer985 Ай бұрын

There should be a spring clamp on the air bag connection. I installed the same bags on my vehicle.

@FinsGarage Ай бұрын

He does things like this on purpose to get viewers to comment and improve analytics 😊😊

@leybraith3561 Ай бұрын

There was originally. see 10'04" . Suspect he's just checking if viewers are paying attention.

@maltnz Ай бұрын

There was on the original at 09:10 which was why Ray cut the hose. Also there are obvious clips in full view (to act as a reminder) for all the other airline connections as Ray pushed the hose back on at 20:54

@markmichlewicz5141 Ай бұрын

Your videos are part of my morning routine.a video and coffee.I'm in michigan and they come at 6 am.I only wish they came at 5 when I get up but please keep them coming.your videos are a little enjoyment before I go work on rusty cars all day.

@thomasdavidson7057 Ай бұрын

Ray, I watch you and Wife Unit religiously. When you accomplish a difficult task,like replacing that spring, you exclaim Good, Good, Good!. I tear up each time I hear you, as that was my father’s favorite declaration when he completed a job large or small with a big smile on his face. God Bless (PS I’m 75 yrs old)

@Jbmc65 Ай бұрын

Yes I’m glad to see Ray having his wife work with him now is awesome. You wanna see an awesome husband and wife team is South Main Auto. They have a kitchen by the office where his lovely wife makes a nice lunch on site, no fast food. Ray finally went out on his own and I am sure it’s paying off, the company does not make money off his sweat any longer.

@buffkidd2321 Ай бұрын

Hey ray do a video on how to put a car on the lift

@johnminor2496 27 күн бұрын

I am over seventy also. I really like this family !!

@Jbmc65 27 күн бұрын

@@buffkidd2321 there are a few online of not how to do it, scary

@terryrobertson8382 Ай бұрын

The vehicle owner made an excellent choice for tires. I put the Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires on my 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid and in my 68 years on this Planet I have never had a better set of tires on anything.

@glock22357 Ай бұрын

There's a perceptual issue at play. Unless you compare a NEW set of the original tires, against the new Michelins, you have a very misleading impression. Any new set of tires will be better than 4 year old tires with tens of thousands of miles on them.

@Mike-gc9ih Ай бұрын

I retired from Uniroyal Goodrich tire company and Michelin tire company bought us out. When you buy a Uniroyal tire you are buying a Michelin tire but a lot cheaper. You pay for the Michelin name when you buy a Michelin tire and are paying for advertising

@CrimeVid Ай бұрын

I don't really like the seating on those tall jacks, I can see that you don't much either !

@terryrobertson8382 Ай бұрын

@@glock22357 The Bridgestone Ecopia tires that came on my Escape only had 8100 miles on them when I couldn't take it anymore,they were terrible tires and that is not just my opinion. It is shared by many other Escape owners so it would seem that you have no idea what you are talking about.

@dannyr3346 Ай бұрын

Those tires are overpriced junk

@anthonycook8737 Ай бұрын

I'm guessing you don't realize this, but these bags are designed to be installed without a need to remove the springs. In this case, cut the old bags to remove, then collapse the new bag, slide it between the coils. They're small enough to easily maneuver/ shift them around in the coil spring so they are oriented correctly.

@bigkahuna6689 Ай бұрын

I have a 2020 Toyota Sienna that I personally installed Firestone brand helper air bags. I didn't need to remove the tires or anything that I recall - just compressed the bags to fit between the coils. Once positioned, install the air hose plumbing, add air to suite, and they've been performing flawlessly ever since. Easy-Peasy.

@Gspizzy Ай бұрын

That is the correct procedure, but Ray doesn't read instructions.

@MonkeyJedi99 Ай бұрын

@@Gspizzy Instructions are included because sometimes we lose track of our coasters or need to shim a piece of furniture back to level..

@jamesmoore7106 Ай бұрын

Ray, there is a shortcut you can fold the new one to get it through into the spring and you should’ve just cut the old bag out

@jonstewart4513 Ай бұрын

Agreed....and that's actually the procedure outlined in the instructions. Oh wait.... we're men and don't read instructions 😂

@davealexander1201 Ай бұрын

The pinch method would of been easier on this van, than on my ram, the springs have bigger gap.

@Gspizzy Ай бұрын

That is the correct procedure, but Ray doesn't read instructions.

@nlessdream1 Ай бұрын

Have the same van and bags and I folded it up to install as well. After 10 years on the first set, mine started leaking so I reached out to airlift and they shipped me a whole new set as they are lifetime warranty.

@user-pz6wj4fv8y Ай бұрын

Saddens me to see your KZfaq channel not getting the views and likes it used to get. I love your content, I tell everybody about your channel in hopes they find you entertaining too. I've been watching you for over 2 years now and still have yet to be disappointed

@wayneessar7489 Ай бұрын

Folks are busy with spring stuff. Poor weather brings on the viewers!

@user-pz6wj4fv8y Ай бұрын

@wayneessar7489 I get that, just looking back on his views and the changes through the years is what gets me

@grahamcockerill2406 Ай бұрын

I had to laugh, 'get the Puck out'😂 Aussie Graham.

@blahorgaslisk7763 Ай бұрын

Shaky hands is an old mechanics problem. A guy at my fathers workplace was shaky as H but the few seconds he needed for setting a bolt, nut or screw he became perfectly stable. According to the medics it was nerve damage from all kinds of nice cleaners, oils and other crap he had handled over the years. All in all it was the same as a really bad Parkinson's disease. Still he was the most experienced and knowledgeable mechanic they had. But it was interesting to see him put something together. You would never think he could get it done with those shaking hands, and every time he amazed me. He died a few years after retirement when his body simply couldn't handle it anymore.

@MonkeyJedi99 Ай бұрын

There are several reasons a person can get shaky hands, including Parkinson's, arthritis, weakness, fatigue, and so on. For many of the non-fatigue shaky hands, applying pressure helps steady things. Like the pressure on a wrench, or pushing a grocery cart, or, for a crafter I watch, having his two hands braced against each other while he paints table-top gaming miniatures.

@randybeard6040 Ай бұрын

@@MonkeyJedi99 --Brain Concussions, I have had two of them also Nerve Damage from Electrical Shock, also a Bad Thyroid...

@tiredoldmechanic1791 Ай бұрын

There is a genetic condition called Essential Tremor. I have it and it was in my fathers side of the family. It doesn't happen at rest, only when you try to do something like putting a bolt or nut in position or writing. It usually happens in the dominant hand first starting around the age of 40.

@wallacejeffery5786 3 күн бұрын

I love your comments as you work. I learn and laugh.

@tpdudeck Ай бұрын

“ Dave’s not here man” lol

@effenfish661 Ай бұрын

i replaced my airlift 1000s on my 2002 odyssey by cutting the old one out and squeezing the new one flat so it would fit between coils. no need to remove the springs. i'm pretty sure that's in the instructions.

@DonaldWells-wk8dc Ай бұрын

Hmm...perhaps he can't Read😅

@Gspizzy Ай бұрын

That is the correct procedure, but Ray doesn't read instructions.

@norontboyz5949 Ай бұрын

I used this kit on my 2012 Honda Odyssey work van which was always full of tools in Canada. I hated them. I maintained and checked air pressure regulalry. After 1.5 yrs they popped like this. So, i did some research and found the Timbren upgrade. Basically a beefier larger rear bump stop. Installed those and was MUCH happier. No more pressure checkups, no more headaches. Rode better too!

@jbdragon3295 Ай бұрын

I have a 20-year-old Chevy truck, had to replace the bags once. The problem is you need a minimum air pressure of 5 PSI in the bags or they will get damaged. Manually having to check and add air pressure sucks! This is why I added an air setup that I can control with a remote. But it also will keep at least 5 PSI in the bags. Since doing that, they've lasted a very long time so far. I took a look at Timbren setup. I have zero experience with it. It looks cheaper and easier to install. I'm not so sure about right though. I put a lot of weight in the back of my truck and the back is sagging, I just adjust the air pressure up with the remote until it's level where it was. It rides quite good. But ya, You really need an auto air setup which adds to the cost. Of course there can be a lot more parts depending on the setup, the kit you want and or need. For example, the bads inside the coils are pretty cheap. Few parts needed. Pop the bags in the coils and some air lines. Add an air setup, the costs go up and a lot more work. I didn't see Ray add any air to the system. I hope he did otherwise those bags will not last long. Again, you need a minimum of 5PSI in these systems and if it's manual, you better be checking the system weekly!!! Timbren basically looks like a bump stop to me. If I had a manual system like I first did, I would keep a minimum of 10 PSI in them.

@calvinclubb1804 Ай бұрын

Picked a used Explorer at a local dealer, on way home needed to replace a tire rod end. Next a different rattle, rear brake missing mounting bolts. Dealer wanted to rotate tire and oil change.... Right, what are they going to screw up this time... Went to a great local automotive shop, job done perfectly. Thank You all the private owned shops. The worker there have been told of your site, prompt when I can...

@johnrigg9907 Ай бұрын

Mom!! He said to shove the pry bar in the axe hole and then get the puck out of there! 😅 Good timing on the video as I need to get those helper bags for our Sienna.

@joeyk5658 Ай бұрын

Ray if it helps with that mustang i just put those same headers on my 1994 mustang gt with the 5.0l i see you have the engine mounted up a little with the subframe out when i was tightening those bolts i disconnected my engine mounts and jacked my engine as far up as safely as i could and i was able to tilt the motor side to side and that helped alot with getting those bolts in

@npsit1 Ай бұрын

I've not had to deal with airbags but it seems like those hoses on the bottom of the bags should have clamps on them.

@jbdragon3295 Ай бұрын

The tube is plastic and the bag fitting will grab on the line going one way. It goes on and doesn't really come off. I believe there are little spring clamps that should be in place. Are they really needed? I don't know. Ray did have to cut the tube. I don't know if they were there or if he installed them. it should be OK either way. I would use them. Those types of bags slip in place without having to remove the spring. Maybe it was easier to do that because it had old bags in it?

@CamoKing2012 Ай бұрын

Ray definitely "got the puck out of there" in this one.😂😂 thanks, I'll be here all week lol

@alabamared2568 Ай бұрын

The Rayman doin the Speed ruuunnnnn!!🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚦🚦🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️

@MonkeyJedi99 Ай бұрын

Still not the fastest brake job ever. The fastest brake job is when you pay for new pads and rotors, and get neither.

@brianselt291 Ай бұрын

Those Michelin Cross Climate2 tires are the best tires that I have ever run on a vehicle.

@CJ71234 Ай бұрын

Ray you work that camera awesome, always have a great view. Thanks.

@izzydizzy1115 Ай бұрын

Those Air Lift bags are warrantied for life. I've used them in the past and that's what their rep told me!

@MonkeyJedi99 Ай бұрын

Warrantied for the life of the bag?

@jbdragon3295 Ай бұрын

If you don't keep a minimum of 5PSI in those bags, they will get destroyed!! I didn't see Ray air them up. I hope he did. It can be a hassle having to check weekly. I screwed up my bags on my Chevy truck because of that. I ended up installing a remote controlled setup that will auto fill the bags to the pressure I set with the minimum being 5 PSI. I haven't had any issues with my bags since then. One time I loaded up the back of my lowered truck with 8, 6-Volt Golf cart type batteries. Very heave each of them for Pallet Jack use. My Remote battery was dead and the back of my truck was sagging as I couldn't add more air to the system which only had 5 PSI. My truck is 20 yeas old now and the second set of bags have held up very good. It was easy enough to get a set of bags only.

@MonkeyJedi99 Ай бұрын

@@jbdragon3295 Hmm... I saw Ray air them up to 8psi.

@jbdragon3295 Ай бұрын

@@MonkeyJedi99 I must of missed that, ok! 8 psi is over 5, so it’s good. It should be checked weekly to make sure it is always above 5 psi. Personally, I found that a hassle and the bags got damaged because of that. This is why I changed it over to an automatic setup. Zero issues since then. Other than a dead battery in the remote after years. There are different air pump systems with different costs to them.

@James-dm6ey Ай бұрын

Reeeeeeee!!! No honks for safety when you backed the van out!!! Reeeeeeeee!!!😂

@scott79transam Ай бұрын

We used to put bands on the springs before letting the axle down. The bands held the springs in compression so that we could free them sooner during the suspension drop. Put it back together and cut the bands. You just need to make sure you did not drop the compressed spring.

@LilYeshua Ай бұрын

Well thanks for clearing that up about wiggly hands. 😂 GM owners manuals back in the eighties said to use light brake pedal pressure in new brakes for a 200 mile break-in

@davekube3189 Ай бұрын

What did you call my mom?!? How dare you!! (9:34) 😂😂😂😂

@newsnowriversidesgtrock8144 Ай бұрын

If you had a "WildFire" mobile lift, it has coasters on the four post ramp lift, it can be moved fully at any time even if loaded. No more lift problems! You could even roll it outside during day shift and have four or more lifts in action at any time.

@terryrobertson8382 Ай бұрын

Another great job of automotive maintenance Ray, stay passionate in your work.

@richieosborne7477 Ай бұрын

Wasn’t that a song? “ smooth isolator” lol 😂 👍

@JoseMartinez-tc9pr Ай бұрын

I can see you are feeling better. Productive and precise. Great work for an easy job.

@mcanada1960 Ай бұрын

Wow no clamps on those air fittings .

@jsh6952 Ай бұрын

Barbed hose fittings

@frazzledude Ай бұрын

"crane-brainium" is another good Rayism. Somebody should compile a list of Rayisms.

@timcarlyle147 Ай бұрын

I always love watch u and Eric o I not able to work on cars no more as I used to it great u guys teach new and old guys n women on this gs as you do Thank you

@williampope3531 Ай бұрын

I appreciate Ray's attention to detail; i.e. always installing the proper fasteners for brackets , looms, etc. and fastening them properly. I just finished an all-day marathon replacing my PS pump on my 2004 Ford Ranger 4.0L V6. Somebody before me stripped out the two threaded holes in the mounting bracket for the two rubber bushed mounts for the reservoir. It's a $30 part and I will pick it up Monday. Also, half of the plastic buttons and two screws holding the left-side inner fender in place were missing. There were a couple other similar things I noticed, too. Critical? Probably not. Still irritating, tho. And it has only seen the Ford dealership and a Christian Brothers shop over the 183k miles I have owned it. It's a pity when you can't even depend on the dealership to do a proper job. There are very few wrench benders out there that truly perform the work properly. Kudos, Ray!

@SilveniumTheDrifter Ай бұрын

Been doing a lot of work on my own early 2000's Ranger, too, lately! Lot of problems with sun/plastic damage going on here too. But, that's just the "sun tax" of living in the "sunshine" state, heh.

@MrGirwin1123 Ай бұрын

You forgot the clips on the airline.

@scottslattery5590 Ай бұрын

Happy friday!!! Great job ray!!! Thanks!

@TidusReborn 14 күн бұрын

I feel your pain on accidentally reinstalling the old harmonic balancer. Did that with a belt tensioner once, wasn't too pleased with myself when I realized what happened 😂

@JohnD-JohnD Ай бұрын

Can't you deflate the bags and fit them between the springs without removing the springs? I haven't put those in before, but I thought those were installed deflated so you can fold them.

@Gspizzy Ай бұрын

That is the correct procedure, but Ray doesn't read instructions.

@kristiantolfree6540 Ай бұрын

Another way to install those air bags, I put them in a bucket of hot water to make them more flexible. Did not have to remove the springs, was able to slip them between the coils on the spring.

@solargarage Ай бұрын

Excellent, thanks for making the video.

@bobbg9041 Ай бұрын

3:23 busy is good. I always click the like button twice Once on my phone, and once on my wife's account on the smart tv i watch you on. THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS ONE.

@paulocarvalho6480 Ай бұрын

That was something. Changing airbags plus rear brake rotors can be a pain, especially if there's rust all over. That's a very happy customer, indeed.

@golf25radioman Ай бұрын

I was amazed to see how much the old air bags had deteriorated/fallen apart. Probably a combination of age, heat, etc. They seem to be doing a great job of assisting the vehicle, and that company name I recognize from vehicles completely "bagged" so that's good quality. Thanks for another great video, and even had a quick shot at both Lauren/Wife Unit and Dave. 😊

@derekhobbs1102 Ай бұрын

We had a section of boat prop shaft as extra long pry bar, made suspension work much easier.

@desoneill5489 Ай бұрын

I have always had a slight handshake. It's called an essential tremor. It gets worse when I'm stressed. I have been taking medication for it for about the past 8 years. I have been checked for parkinson's and cleared.

@chipmunks1965 Ай бұрын

great context Ray again

@kevincurry4735 Ай бұрын

Happy Saturday Ray. That van has some depression.

@johnmarino4085 Ай бұрын

Nicely done Ray!

@carlchurch2687 Ай бұрын

Interesting that the air line comes up from underneath. I installed the same bags in my ‘13 Sienna and I ran the air line down from the top. I also ran my air line through a wire loom to help protect it.

@dsmnpd Ай бұрын

I ran the lines through the top of my ‘05 Tahoe also. I had to know if they can be installed upside down so I went to the AirLift website. For the ‘15 Sienna, it says valve side down. I figured they were all the same.

@peterbenson3776 Ай бұрын

Seems like there should be hose clamps on the bottom of bags?…

@donaldmankow Ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos, I am very happy that I am a subscriber. Doesn't cost much, and always informative, teaching videos with a bit of humor that I like and appreciate! Thank you, Ray for another terrific video!!🙂

@Jetmo Ай бұрын

Hi Ray, I learned something new today. I've only done my own brakes in the past. I never knew you could have drum brakes and caliper brakes in the same system. Very cool!

@davidbertram4608 Ай бұрын

Drum part is the e brake

@Jetmo Ай бұрын

@@davidbertram4608 Ohh, that make sense! Thanks!

@DavidSmith-sw5kg Ай бұрын

He said puck. 😂😂 12:04👈🔁

@bearpuf Ай бұрын

I think you missed a brake cleaner spray opportunity on the rear brake job. When you took the slide pins out and lubed them it would have seem the perfect opportunity use a pin barrel brush to clean and then to spray the inside of the pin barrels with brake cleaner to dissolve the old grease. You mentioned that one pin you took out was dry. That would indicate to me that those barrels needed some cleaning. As always, thank you for making this video and sharing your expert knowledge.

@kingtut5923 Ай бұрын

I put these in my ram , never took the springs out , just slid them in from the side

@SilveniumTheDrifter Ай бұрын

Ah.... nice and classic Ray video! All that's missing is the "dooty dooty doo!" (that I heard anyway)

@MasterX767 Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Just as I was saying, "Spring Compressor" so did you. Hey Dude, how come you haven't posted the, "Subscribe" stickers I sent you on your lifts?

@tjmark67 Ай бұрын

Good job Ray

@ericroberts9981 Ай бұрын

It pays to do an inspection of the drum style parking brake when you have the back rotors off. Make sure it still engages / disengaged smoothly.

@eddieMurphy11111 Ай бұрын

it is nice to know you are helping somebody the keep it up the suspension that is , lol thanks for the video

@lawman5511 Ай бұрын

Without knowing it, dealerships are giving you and other independent shops a lot of business. Everytime they throw out a $3500 estimate for six bills worth of work. It’s that monthly floor plan bill. Got to pay it somehow when they can’t sell cars.

@MichaelVermylen Ай бұрын

Forever, forever ever? Forever, ever? -Outcast Ms Jackson- Great song.

@Flakmagnet1701 Ай бұрын

So...not only is the place a haven for broken and needy vehicles....Ray's shop is also a HUGE tinfoil hat. Double win

@freeform33 Ай бұрын

Brake pads protocol completed good Ray👍🤓🇬🇧🌠

@frosthoe Ай бұрын

I picked up a 2005 Chrysler T&C limited. 100k miles, single owner. Port Charlotte its whole life , garaged LOADED, $3500. Every time id get it apart this would happen. Drove back up north in spring. Month later Poof old plastic, needed radiator, so I did that, ALL hoses, including all the heater hoses and that lil plastic valve. (Bought the metal). Belt, Idler, water pump, Flushed power steering, Trans fluid & filter, BIG OVERSIZED battery and added a 1000W semi truck/Can heater. Phew Ok was done YEAH!! That Fall Click, over bumps, NP its just the sway bar bushings HA HA HA Yeah Right!!!! I replaced every single moving part in the ENTIRE suspension system! But I discovered something neat Chrysler made an all wheel drive, US Forestry version of the T&C Vans !!! WHAT wut wut , my brain said! Stock HD parts found! 😍 After scouring Rok Auto, Amzn, and the web, I was able to coble together a Heavy duty clone to my normal T$C. Thicker forged control arms, loaded Kayaba Struts with adjusters, HD springs, Hub bearings, 1/2shafts, trans seals. All this other crap that doesnt show up under a normal search. T&C owners, its you quest for the Holy grail of T&C's. The US Forestry Awd off road, executives and fat budget middle management hoopdee. So anyway Now with $6000 in it its an old but like a watch, beast. luv it. Wuts next sigh.🧐😰

@jbdragon3295 Ай бұрын

I've installed a lot of these bags. I have a set on my lowered Chevy truck. When I have a load in the back of my truck or towing, I can air them up. The thing with these air bags is that they need air pressure in them always. At least 5PSI or you will destroy the air bags!!! So I have a remote controlled pump on my truck and will automatically keep the pressure I set in them. Minimum being 5 PSI. The manual air fitting works, so long as you are always checking it, That was how I had my truck at first and I ended up screwing up my bags and having to replace them. So I added the auto Air compressor setup. The second set of bags have lasted a long time. Once in a while I can hear the pump run for a few seconds. My truck I got NEW 20 years ago and my system has been installed for almost as long.

@57dent Ай бұрын

Ray, your videos are consistently entertaining. I click the like button before I've watched your videos!

@Dakotaneal123 Ай бұрын

And ray didn’t become one of the men that have let a spring go with pressure

@Navajo-man Ай бұрын

Good Saturday morning to Ray and wife unit also Dave Excellent video watching while having my coffee air bag replacement plus rear pads and as always you all have wonderful safe day 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@ronaldgillespie5714 Ай бұрын

Man that bottle of purple grease has lasted for years. I've never seen a new bottle of it being used since I've started watching your "channel". Back when you were doot, doing the phone ringing. Lol.

@RainmanRaysRepairs Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, it’s about 2yrs old now

@1DarkStorm Ай бұрын

Welcoming back!

@jeffschnee1167 Ай бұрын

Did you put the plug in the rear drivers side drum?

@Dakotaneal123 Ай бұрын

We need a Dave cam tell Dave it could help with adding to the extra odds and ends we do and could see complete jobs on occasion

@billysworld Ай бұрын

Doctor told me no more spicy food and that chicken rap sounds good 👌

@xgreasexmonkey5506 Ай бұрын

Don’t those bags just squeeze through the springs without having to remove springs? I used to do those a lot

@wayneessar7489 Ай бұрын

Arby's used to be in my town but they had some food safety troubles.

@braddyck8889 Ай бұрын

The rubber brake line was holding axle, good thing they stretchy lol

@clbcl5 Ай бұрын

Believe it or not, the tires on this miniature van-a-gon are great snow tires. Got them on my hybrid in Chicago

@module79l28 Ай бұрын

As soon as I saw them I was like "snow tyres, in Florida?" 😄

@stevenkerwin4041 Ай бұрын

@jamesj6506Drove from Michigan to Florida for Disney one summer. I was very impressed by the flash rains. Nice one second and then like a faucet full blast the next. Then nice again.

@bradhaines3142 Ай бұрын

@@stevenkerwin4041 one thing i never got used to even though i grew up in florida was the full sun rain. no clouds just downpour for like 5 minutes

@albertnieves870 Ай бұрын

Ray I watch your video every day religiously I always look forward to the next video. I miss the way you use to make fun of the telephone when it at the old shop.

@spazmotorsports9128 Ай бұрын

I installed a set of those bags in my front springs of my 94 f150. Worked great to keep the truck level with the plow on. Sadly here in the great salty state of WI the poor truck has probably been recycled into brake calipers by now.

@joeharrison696 Ай бұрын

You got this right no problem

@RobsNeighbor Ай бұрын

Love it! I have 3 I want to make a seinnami Just kidding but my 2006 has 319 and counting, I bought a low mileage motor and transmission and a solid body so I am good for 10 more years low insurance no payments and ability to haul and pull what most common man can with a light duty p/u. Great work!

@robertweiner8826 13 күн бұрын

"Daves not here" Cheech and Chong.

@MrTex1954 Ай бұрын

Okay, am I blind? I didn't see any clamps put on the bag input lines... 🙃

@derekhobbs1102 Ай бұрын

Nice little OutKast reference there.

@XxTWMLxX Ай бұрын

I put airlift brand bags on my dodge Dakota. They go on top of the leaf spring to the frame. To add extra weight capacity for my atv trailer. Got the remote compressor as well to adjust from cab.

@martyh9309 Ай бұрын

I like Import Direct pads. The hardware is teflon coated!

@dp2475 Ай бұрын

If this customer is towing, he better have a large transmission cooler.

@SR_KSERIES Ай бұрын

Yes that hand gestures to get a bolt to thread in helps if they get to work on cars they would know.

@rickhansen1753 Ай бұрын

"Get the puck out" LOL

@z4u68 Ай бұрын

Also the airline to the airbag..... The way it comes underneath if you were to hit a big rock it would cut it right in half. But that don't matter because it's gonna blow off before. That happens without a clamp on it..

@TimfromAlabama Ай бұрын

I hope the owners don't tow much weight. I don't think those Siennas are made to tow more than like 3500 pounds. Seen a few towing like 5000 pounds or more, and going thru transmissions every couple years. And, every one has the air bags in the springs like this. I guess that's the least expensive alternative over full airbag suspensions or those air filled shocks, or the stiff coil over shocks. Bad thing is those bags like this don't last but about 2 years and need replaced if you go thru the northern states and salty roads. Like their tire choice. One good looking and quite effective against hydroplaning tire with nice traction on various road conditions from dry to even light snow. Good to know these folks didn't cheap out on the lower cost suspension and tire options. Safe travels to them no matter what they tow. And, cheers, Ray and the boss unit..wife unit=boss, of course...LOL> Take care. on edit...btw, this looks like a good TV to add the Peddle Monster to and help that engine pull even better.