Testing the Strange Airbag Suspension System! Ep 6

Testing the Strange Airbag Suspension System! Ep 6 - 1939 Hudson Rat Rod Part 16

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Жыл бұрын

We find out if the system works! The final video in a series about fabricating a front suspension airbag system that incorporates torsion bars as well. This relates to the wishbone suspension of pick-ups like Isuzu, Nissan Hardbody and Ford Courier.
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@ekim000 Жыл бұрын

That setup is a triumph IMO. Forest Engineering rocks!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

@stevenm3141 Жыл бұрын

I see an access door in the back of the cab. Right in front of the bolts! Just a round hole with a round piece of metal held on with a few screws.... So far you're at awesome on the meter! "Keep on truckin"

@user-zr2eg3bk2j Жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure it would work. It works great! Looks cool too. Great job sir.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@deankay4434 Жыл бұрын

Well Div, you went and done it! You now have the softness of adjustable air bags while driving that now, can be infinitely matched to the stiffness of the factory Isuzu torsion bars... You are within the reach of elusive dual action softness of the "Forrest" roads. I have witnessed your previous drives and your backside will benefit. A new invention; "Air Cushioned Dual Torsional" front suspension. File your patent on it quickly!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

😁 Thanks mate. The proof of the pudding will come🙂

@brianhaw9398 Жыл бұрын

Im glad you were listening. I was saying lift the front end and you'll get the rod out!👍🇨🇦

@shotsrodder Жыл бұрын

Great feature Div 😎 this is going to be a very cool ride 👍

@ishsiriram8286 Жыл бұрын

WOW,,, THATS KWAAI. I love it. Awesome job Div. Thank you for sharing. One of a kind. Work of art bro...Truely unique...

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

@darellsunderlin4670 Жыл бұрын

I'd say your thinking is spot on , it's a beautiful piece of work ! And if your happy what the hell else matters!!! Lol

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@tonyengland1974 Жыл бұрын

Awesome can't wait to see the rear bag set up

@EarlyIronAddict427 Жыл бұрын

Shut the Front Door !! lol. How cool is that ? That’s WAAAAY COOL MAN ! You will have all the big auto manufacturers trying to get your ideas. lol. Better patent that buddy. Love it ! 👍🏻✌🏻

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

😁 Thanks man!

@tommellen8151 Жыл бұрын

the airbags look cool. like a muscle man flexing go man

@paulfarley9542 Жыл бұрын

It's turning out great I've never seen anyone do that with torsion bars I like it

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@gordonstroup882 6 ай бұрын

Now thats purdy Cool, my friend! ✌️😎👍

@timhanson2080 Жыл бұрын

Works nicely. And it's cool to look at.👍. Thanks for the video .

@SchysCraftCo. Жыл бұрын

Div it is coming along very well lately. Air ride suspension is looking really good man. Can't wait to see whats next. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@glassblastcollision Жыл бұрын

I guess the ultimate test will be with an engine a cab and two passengers . Great visual on your design! Very creative Diff!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Jip, time will tell 🙂

@alexandermancha7172 Жыл бұрын

Great job Diff When you fabricate bed I would leave this set up exposed maybe use s thru Acrylic or Lexan. It’s in itself a piece of mechanical art that folks will enjoy viewing.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's the plan!🙂

@grinchthe8469 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that looks cool now. Not just an idea anymore! 🇨🇦👍

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The only difference between an idea and reality is persistent action🙂

@Smokkedandslammed Жыл бұрын

Perfect, just what I'm looking for, an older SA Gentleman playing with his air bags and ball valves in his garage.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Haha!

@robertwilliams8010 Жыл бұрын

That is so amazing Div! Can’t wait for the next episode 👍👍👍

@JESUS-POTENTATE Жыл бұрын

That is some highly scientific rat rod calculations Div. Im diggin it. Have a lekka one...

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Uncle Bob might approve 😁

@dougstaner1220 Жыл бұрын

Hello Diff. Great stuff you have there. I love seeing it articulate. Mechanical art as it were. Yes the give for the air bags is much more than that of the spring steel. The torsion bars will not come into play until after the bags have been inflated to a high pressure. If that pressure on the cusp of ride load and road surface you will have a dynamic situation that I don't think will be problematic. Very interesting. Thanks for the brain teaser.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, we will find out how it works🙂

@joshuadille5005 Жыл бұрын

Ya may haft to pre load the system. But I think you can pull the bars an twist them . Looks good man wow . Great work next level for sure.

@TheOldaz1 Жыл бұрын

Great to see the first test passed with flying colors. Thanks Div.

@robertstevison1448 Жыл бұрын

Awesome morning brother another awesome adventure with my brother from another country looking awesome going to be another awesome build when you finish !!! The clearance problem is just a minor setback you have already figured out how to fix by the time I am commenting lol !!! Have a lekka one brother and say hi to everyone for me

@alanpaulick7815 Жыл бұрын

Wow Div your engineers has payed off. Great airbay fab. Take care boet and waiting for the next updates.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

@jodycopeland1 Жыл бұрын

Best engineering I’ve ever seen

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ReduxGarage Жыл бұрын

I’d love it if you took some of that industrial/military look for inspiration and made a version of that kit for inside the cab of the truck. Before you said you weren’t going to use that kit for your truck I was thinking, “PLEASE use that in your truck”.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Got some ideas for something interesting...😃

@donniehodge2548 Жыл бұрын

Another good video Diff KEEP THEM COMING 👏 🇺🇲 👌

@bradpage8967 Жыл бұрын

Div, you have made a one of a kind suspension there my friend!!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@user-jn4ji9qh5c 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, very informative and imaginative. Looking forward to seeing more

@stucook8622 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great one Div!🍺

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@flatworm00 Жыл бұрын

Really cool suspension system and I love the air compressor!

@donaldwayne4219 Жыл бұрын

That is some pretty tidy fabrication, real nice

@eddiealford3579 Жыл бұрын

Good job Mr. D it works awesome job great video as normal now we will see how the back will do can't wait till next time my friend 👍👍👍

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie

@77Rickenbacker4001 Жыл бұрын

Very cool to see it in action!

@shedbythetracks Жыл бұрын

That was well worth waiting a week to see! Cheers from the shed

@andrewwalizer8525 Жыл бұрын

Love the way you did it diff. Something different.

@elvis4182 Жыл бұрын

I love your air bag torsion setup, stoked to see how it reacts with the weight of the vehicle 19:44

@rredbeak Жыл бұрын

one more thing Div. ive only been here a very short while compared to lots of others. may i say i truly enjoy watching your engineering and construction..its most enjoyable cause im not a mechanic or hot rod guy.. you work is superb. ty for letting me join..god bless u n urs Sir

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you man! Happy if you enjoy 🙂

@rredbeak Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica 🛠

@62_C10 Жыл бұрын

lekka boet! so cool to see your planning come to fruition.

@andrewmantle7627 Жыл бұрын

Great fun Div. Thanks.

@Johnmick1951 Жыл бұрын

Ideas" and Ideas I use the back up button a lot when watching your content I like seeing what tools you use especially the Div made ones you might find some of the same in my work shop LOL

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

I love home made tools🙂

@chrismedaris4873 Жыл бұрын

Really cool u think outside the box so much and it turns out so cool great job

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@oguzsahinn Жыл бұрын

Bus works like this. When the bus reached at the bus station right side air balloon off and on when persons get on. Goes down and up. Good working thank u.

@jonchristensen3055 Жыл бұрын

Fun build! Keep up the good work forest engineer!!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bobgranger8753 10 ай бұрын

You are having way too much fun lol love it

@floridian7143 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, always interesting!

@johnnym1320 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! you could always use a leveling valve from a truck suspension to adjust the ride height

@thestreets5206 Жыл бұрын

Diff , super awesome bru , I could see your plan in my head and always thought it would look sick ☝👍👍🙌🙌👏👏

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

@matthewfocke5360 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ingenuity. Great engineering Div.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother!

@glennreach6930 Жыл бұрын

Sheer genius! Bush engineering at its finest!🥸

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@chriscutajar3297 Жыл бұрын

Looking mighty good Dif, awesome brother ....! Have a Lekka one Bro !

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

@keithlalonde4308 Жыл бұрын

That contraption reminds me of a pray mantis head very cool 🆒

@jeffmesser796 Жыл бұрын

Diff you did it again. Brilliant Forest engineering!! I think you are hiding some advanced design engineering degrees. But that’s ok because I m learning it as you teach it. I salute you sir. Jeff in n c

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. The only thing advancing here is my age 😂

@jesusbakle2972 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this build thank you for sharing cant wait to see it done!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you and pleasure man!

@paulsmith6002 Жыл бұрын

Bad ass suspension man

@jamesholland5475 Жыл бұрын

Kool, that's one hell of a setup, you just elevated yourself to Bush Engineer !! Lol !!!!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Finally! 😁

@russelblackwell6041 Жыл бұрын

Div the man for the hour the man for the moment those squeaks sound like my joints in the morning

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

😁 Yes, us old guys knows about squeaks.

@tv-ll5bl Жыл бұрын

Enjoy ur videos always, thanks diff💪

@glenmiller3783 Жыл бұрын

Great video Div, love the design of the bag system. I did a similar valve system on my first rat rod and ran into an issue with body roll. when you go around a corner all the air is pushed across to the back on the inside of the corner causing a lot of body lean. My fix was another valve to isolate the left from the right valve.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

That's valuable feedback! It's a good point, might just do exactly that. Thanks mate!

@falckonish Жыл бұрын

Greating from Ukrainian Cool , really smart construction.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Greetings from South Africa

@wallacejohnson316 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your work very very very beautiful work details to the point Alice Johnson all the way from New Orleans Louisiana

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alice!

@Grizzmakes Жыл бұрын

Evening Diff, I got almost nothing done on my build this weekend, but your post here has lifted my mood already. I enjoy you enjoying your own successes. Mooi Man !!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Real happy that I could help to lift the mood man!

@hensleyshobbies-doug7761 Жыл бұрын

Looking mighty good Dif, awesome brother man! 🤙🤘✌️

@Thedieselkid Жыл бұрын

I had the same idea not same design but air bags for the torsion keys on a 2006 gmc and it was the smoothest riding 2500 pickup you ever rode in ..it had a bit of body roll but it worked well I drove it over 30 thousand miles before selling the truck with no issues so its safe to say the concept will actually work..good job👌

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Nice to get some feedback, thanks!

@roofabombay1338 Жыл бұрын

Great work! Amazing design.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@markrobertson9015 Жыл бұрын

Alright that's really cool. I think it is going to be nice. Take care div.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark

@apere003 Жыл бұрын

truck is coming along awesome

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@donhoughton271 Жыл бұрын

Very cool set up .Great idea .😊

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@tomtruesdale6901 Жыл бұрын

Pretty slick set you designed and built. Very nice job Sir.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom

@dragontattooee Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Div, that set up. Looks great. Have a lekka one Boet

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

@richcaseaxon Жыл бұрын

Very cool to see it cycle. Nice job.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@VolkswagenTube Жыл бұрын

👍👍 This is where art and function work well together. Thanks for the update.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@terrencebuller7676 Жыл бұрын

Nice job Div, that air bag system is really awesome. The Tyre inflation system box is really cool also. Keep up the great work and I will see you next time. Be good my friend and have a Lekka day. 👍

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@donaldhalls2189 Жыл бұрын

It's coming along great, I wouldn't think that torsion bar on air bag's should be a smooth ride, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones, have a Lekka one

@morneviljoen6733 Жыл бұрын

Howzit Div Been a minute ....hope you're doing well? The suspension is working a treat....great bushcraft engineering...have a super awesome week a head 🙌....gooi 🌽🌽🌽

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

😁 Gooi mielies pappie!😂

@DustyMacsGarage Жыл бұрын

Nice work Div!! Your design worked out awesome!!! Excited to see this build progress!! Also enjoyed learning about that old tire air machine. Have a lekka one boet!!!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

@mikewilliams2072 Жыл бұрын

I like it. It's so simple!

@danielhughes9556 Жыл бұрын

Div, take the old British air box deal and mount it in the cab so you can air up and down. Put your forest engineering twist on it... Well done sir.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

In 2 minds about it. Got another idea as well. We'll see...

@ODGColornChrome Жыл бұрын

Awesome work Duff!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@croccustom Жыл бұрын

Nice work...........Nothing like old school engineering.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Karkmotuning Жыл бұрын

Looking great, Div! Cool look with the bags behind the cab. I was one of thse concerned with the spring rate. It might be too soft, but again, I hope I'm wrong. Really good shocks might help too, and a soft ride can be very comfortable. The first rod I built had unusually soft springs, and it rode very nicely.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Time will tell.🙂

@williamchildress1459 Жыл бұрын

I love this setup. You have inspired me to do something similar. Great job can wait to see the truck finished.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Happy if I can inspire

@roberthumphries2730 Жыл бұрын

He is one tough sucker, welding in a tank top and flip flops.

@bruceslattengren8587 Жыл бұрын

It seem like an excellent system good luck with the rest of the build

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@glennmiller9031 Жыл бұрын

Some good engineering on the suspension.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!

@sharndupreez1 Жыл бұрын

Jis Awesome!!!! And I love the airplane Tire pressure machine ❤! Div jou legend! Kannie wag om te kom kuier nie!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Jis, jy was lanklaas hier!

@stevenc22 Жыл бұрын

Very cool design! Nicely done.

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wizardofhyd Жыл бұрын

Very creative use of the torsion bars to remotely mount the air bags. Love the design and artistic work!

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you man!🙂

@tracyrenko4171 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting to watch you figure it out

@WILDDRAGON1942 Жыл бұрын

LOOKS AWESOME

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WILDDRAGON1942 Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica MY TOY I`M BUILDING kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aseYjLeqkprPgnk.html

@gregoryh4601 Жыл бұрын

Sir What awesome airbag setup. Just found your KZfaq link and like to share one for you. Rat Rod Bob. So sweet to see Old School or Old School with some New tricks. 👍🏻

@ratrodsafrica Жыл бұрын

Thank you!