What you have to do to twist a semi after a rollover
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@tylerwilson86156 ай бұрын
First time I’ve ever heard someway say don’t blame the wrecker driver. You’re a true tradesman and gentleman.
@ronfullerton3162Ай бұрын
There is a good chance a vehicle that has unset will get some damage being righted because it is nearly impossible to control the integrity of the chassis as it is brought back over.
@DISOPtvАй бұрын
Job security
@shiningcake Жыл бұрын
You know I've heard rumors that guys like you existed but you are even more fantastic than the legends depict
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
You're the ultimate truck chiropractor man. Another good one
@simplydub Жыл бұрын
That’s what I was just thinking. 😂
@WoodCutr1 Жыл бұрын
oh its you again...
@metaspencer Жыл бұрын
@@WoodCutr1 Dude, this is the best channel on KZfaq
@markgado8782 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't let a chiropractor near my back. Pseudo-scientific snake oil salesmen if you ask me.. I'd trust bendon though. 🤭😉
@196ozzy Жыл бұрын
How much this job cost man I need bring my truck for a twist
@localcrew Жыл бұрын
I was really amazed at how much twist you applied to the frame. Can see why loosening the motor mounts is necessary. Great video!
@smorefirewood Жыл бұрын
My father works on heavy trucks as well. Not so much of the straightening, but plenty of suspension and stuff. He says you are very good at what you do, plus you make him laugh! He had me post this on his behalf. I have posted a few videos on my channel of his “shop class”.
@jamesberryman751 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a wrecker operator, but I sure do appreciate you recognizing that they are not the problem in most cases, and they have a tough job. They generally are there to help solve problems, but most of the time they also gotta worry about it getting traffic flowing again...I'm new to your channel, but have loved all I've seen so far. Good common sense, with some humor and a great personality! Thanks!
@stevem3413 Жыл бұрын
I've learned that frame shops for big trucks actually exist very well done and interesting to see thanks
@Jeromeeb Жыл бұрын
Man she got some flex... That girl will rock crawl 🤘
@curtisnstacey Жыл бұрын
you have been taught or self taught a dying rare skill that'll support you and your family for the rest of your life.
@mrmoore9815 Жыл бұрын
Bob and Bobette stole the show for me! Good info man.
@steventrojanowski3595 Жыл бұрын
Ima ultra heavy tow truck driver Didn’t know they twist most when stood up on the rubbers… but I’m happy to hear we’re keeping y’all busy… blame the driver not the tow man tho you know? No big dealio tho
@LowLevelNC Жыл бұрын
At no time did he blame you. He just stated the facts. Seems to me like I heard him commend you folks for the work that you do.
@steventrojanowski3595 Жыл бұрын
I meant it in a light and giddy mood, it’s hard to project the vibe I’m carrying when talking thru text/type.. but I assure you I meant no negativity whatsoever but I appreciate your input
@vicpetrishak77052 ай бұрын
Goldilocks , Mama Bear is going to be mad if Bobette keeps running her fingers through your Golden Locks !
@johnhlubik297 Жыл бұрын
Your job is a lost art. Great videos
@charliehimes9698Ай бұрын
It's enjoyable to watch a very knowledgeable person do his work and I can tell that he loves his work and makes it enjoyable to watch. I love everything about construction
@TokenTombstone Жыл бұрын
I feel like I learned something. Also you seem to have a very good sense of humor.
@elbryngoode3685 Жыл бұрын
I build demolition Derby cars and work in the Diesel and the crazy things you can do to these trucks buddy talent . You truly have a job you love
@billysmith6131 Жыл бұрын
Wow....like WOW....coolest thing being done by a dude that DOES IT!!!!
@theboat93113 ай бұрын
Until i saw your channel i didnt know these could be fixed, amazing work
@take5th Жыл бұрын
I drove a wrecker 50 years ago. Still appreciate the thanks.
@WoodieCoalburner Жыл бұрын
Very cool 35 years ago I use to do automotive front end alignments. One of the few videos I’ve watched front to back.
@juantrevino6849 Жыл бұрын
The semi is stating “you’re the best chiropractor ever!”……😂😂😂
@mikehawk9626 Жыл бұрын
Hell of a Game of TWISTER😳 GREAT JOB BUDDY👍🏻😎👍🏻 YOU WON👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@tspbod260 Жыл бұрын
The pointers crack me up all while I learn how big rigs frames are straighten. I like it, I like so much I hit subscription button.
@ironnerd83367 ай бұрын
Knowledge and music alone, your drip is at Forward Observer level. Humor is out of the park.
@htownblue11 Жыл бұрын
Cool of you to give tow truckers some respect. Often a thankless job that can never be done fast enough to satisfy people. Good explanation on how you practice your craft, and crazy how much you have to twist it. Have you ever had a motor fall completely out of the mount brackets since you twist hard and remove the bolts?
@bkrgls Жыл бұрын
Didn't think the frames could be twisted that much...WOW! And I used to drive a log truck. So, I've experienced some frame flex. It's cool as hell the first time you experience it and that's when you realize just how much engineering and thought goes into truck frames behind the scenes.
@matthewscarberry8787 Жыл бұрын
New a guy that parked his truck in a ditch every nite at the right angle to get the twist out. It took awhile but eventually she got right. Now I'm gonna go get right thanks Bendin
@peterjensen68445 күн бұрын
"LETS HIT EM WITH THE HIGH SPEED MONTAGE". That was brilliant. 😂
@mikebell9166 Жыл бұрын
You help people realize what can be done if you know what you want and how to get that. Straightening a truck frame requires lots of chains and hydraulic jacks, and all of it's heavy and hard to deal with. There's a certain amount of art mixed in with the science and physics of straightening a frame, and your shop seems to have captured the mix well. You do good work and using the beams and columns of the shop itself is genius for showing just how jacked up something was, compared to how it turned out. Thanks for the video!
@clash8386 Жыл бұрын
I still dont think it will ever drive the same
@randywl8925 Жыл бұрын
@@clash8386It will.
@onetuliptree4 ай бұрын
@@clash8386 I used to think that due to not understanding the nature of metal.
@scraphaulin Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! What some would call a loss, you resurrect and make functional again. Love watching the videos.
@V_Rat. Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos. Engineers seem to be only concerned with designing and building. Your videos are great at showing repairing back to engineering specs. All mechanical/design engineers should be required to spend 6 months in a repair facility like yours.
@patallen5095 Жыл бұрын
Bob and Bobette?? The Pointer twins!!?? Love them!
@boblister665 Жыл бұрын
I worked at a GMC dealers body shop in the 70's. We had an old Bear frame machine for the big trucks. What a workout working that machine like being a weight lifter all day. At 70 I stick to dents and scratches now
@justinmalar2563 Жыл бұрын
I learned how to straighten class 8 frames on an old beeline rack just like that. Now working with a josam in-ground unit
@Touge_Racer Жыл бұрын
this is some great content really learning a lot about semi-trucks after a collision.
@justinteller2184 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Loved to see it in action and further explanation with the chains and cylinders. Glad you remembered the button for the 2nd release. Holyshit that's nuts.
@wheressteve Жыл бұрын
Bob & Bobette are going to point out a few things about straightening out unstraight trucks 👌
@4145dudutis7 ай бұрын
Love the show.. Excellent information and with some comedy.. This is what we need today..
@DouglasWilkins-be5qg Жыл бұрын
Most people have no idea that you can repair or straighten these frames like this when it's not too bad. Always a way to keep those big trucks rolling
@TheConSept Жыл бұрын
Bendon... The savior of semi trailer trucks.
@leahcimthgirw3163 Жыл бұрын
I always thought a rolled truck would be concerned totaled, it never occurred to me it could be twisted back and be road worthy, good job
@junicohen7918 Жыл бұрын
It's often can damage that determines that
@jackel440 Жыл бұрын
Loving your videos. A master of a diying art.
@WayneHatfieldBrotherRidge22 күн бұрын
I like watching because they used to twist the frames back into somewhat of a straight frame on our circle track and figure eight cars back in the day. Surprising how much you can bend with a little work.
@spencerbeales8965 Жыл бұрын
Bought a new 379 Pete with a 260 " wheel base in 1989. Always had a tracking problem, took it to a frame shop and they hung the loops the length of the frame had a definite arc to it. Straighten it under warranty, month later went right back.
@davezul4396 Жыл бұрын
One’s ability to repair is only limited by their imagination. Excellent craftsmanship.
@Dis-Emboweled Жыл бұрын
Looks like you enjoy your job! I enjoy the videos. Cool stuff man
@wazzazoneАй бұрын
First video I've seen and looking forward to a heap more, thanks Devin.
@larrydjee Жыл бұрын
Longer videos would awesome, I need more! The more I watch your stuff the more I wanna know about it!
@spiritzweispirit1st638 Жыл бұрын
Im totally clueless about your expertise' Ive worked on my own vehicles since 18 and stupid' now at 58 and probly still stupid' yet you get your master points across better then anyone I've ever known of ' Thank you! 🛠️ Blessings always to you!
@jamesdzimitrowicz6421 Жыл бұрын
Amazing content superb information. Keep up the great work! Your videos get better with each one you put up. If you can could you do a video on drive line angles with the ins and outs on that? Youve done videos on axel alignments and shimming with great information. Just wanting to see more
@leehodge24156 ай бұрын
Never gazed into this part of automotive repairs. Intriguing, thank you for the primer.
@jorgefernandez-mv8hu Жыл бұрын
That was very interesting to watch. Great commentary.
@Wolfcone Жыл бұрын
Bro, I watch on average 50 hours of KZfaq a week. You are hands down my favorite personality yet.
@publicwatchdog2489 Жыл бұрын
Unbendin with bendon
@jocarr1791 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you for posting longer videos. This sh!t is fascinating.
@nickman0303 Жыл бұрын
It's been so cool finding your channel Bendon or Devin LOL. I build Peterbilts. So it's cool seeing what goes into keeping them on the road.
@jenette16Ай бұрын
Always enjoy your videos, thank you.
@dssm25 Жыл бұрын
I very much enjoy your videos I have done some light free work never had access to heavy truck equipment always a pleasure to watch I can tell it's not your first go around the camber correction by bending the front axil I have have never seen anyone do it only people cry about how they can't do it maybe don't know how always enjoyable 👍
@TurningGuns Жыл бұрын
This guy's a bonafide metallurgist.
@ItsMe-vg4vj Жыл бұрын
I grew up and live working on everything. Lol I seen this channel and said I'm watching. All of it. Keep up the great work and fun man!
@grampaj3416 Жыл бұрын
You didn’t mention the brown stains the driver left. Great work 🫡👍
@lewisgann280 Жыл бұрын
Man this guy is great. One of those mechanics that’s worth their weight in gold.
@t-yoonit Жыл бұрын
I need this man to straighten out my fuckin life.
@rogergroover4971 Жыл бұрын
Seriously, your a genius with the jacks. Keep up the great job!
@chriswoyce62852 ай бұрын
You should have played some Twisted Sister in this video dang! I didn’t realize you could twist a semi frame like that with everything still connected for the most part👍🏻
@genebrunet5607 Жыл бұрын
Hard to wrap my mind around but awesome to watch!! Funny too
@0dbm11 ай бұрын
So calm and confident, The man
@duttydiesel8303 Жыл бұрын
"thanks wrecker drivers" you account for 80% of my paycheck 🤙 Lol cheers thanks Devin
@01Lightning Жыл бұрын
The most entertaining and educational videos on da web
@markp0752 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shout out. I pulled a lot of trucks back over. Just had to get it in its wheels.
@henrycarlson75142 ай бұрын
Interesting , Thank You for saving another fine machine
@cupwalker24.7 Жыл бұрын
This is cool keep the trucks Alive 🙏💪🤠
@Bushman53207 Жыл бұрын
Been a trucker for 22 years, never knew this was how they're fixed.... 🤷♂
@don7406 Жыл бұрын
I know nothing about trucks except that they are very expensive. I'm amazed that you can take something that is "useless" and make it functional again.
@johnmartin20796 ай бұрын
Brother you are a hard-core mechanic, that frame work makes engine build mechanics cake work,don't get there fingernails dirty
@robdixon945 Жыл бұрын
Great show mate
@mixedboi Жыл бұрын
Wow this guy is something else.
@savocurlija216811 ай бұрын
I started watching your efforts as I'm a diesel mechanic and was interested in your tech info and that pointer.... BUT I subscribed for the most impressive mullet on KZfaq.
@triggerhappy8872 Жыл бұрын
Excellent work mate 👍 Keep’m Coming. Oz🇦🇺💯
@gregorycross612 Жыл бұрын
Oh no! Benden is having a bad hair day! New shampoo must not valve taken enough kink out! Good videos, very interesting.
@stephenmcelroy1179 Жыл бұрын
Bones of the truck world!
@victorjeffers1993 Жыл бұрын
Awesome I wondered if they were fixable after a roll over ! 👍👍
@josephburks5350 Жыл бұрын
Your channel is cool to watch… not boring. Thanks for the knowledge and fingers lol
@cavemanengineering83086 ай бұрын
With the quality individuals operating these trucks these days, you should probably consider ordering a new rack with new shiny attachments.Cause you gonna need it😂
@kode44205 ай бұрын
You remind me of my buddy Reggie. Great video. Very knowledgeable.
@jaygraham5407 Жыл бұрын
I have rolled many semi's back onto their wheels and have seen the notorious twist of the frame. Ouch.
@ednummelinium2222 Жыл бұрын
Flipping love this guy!
@merkyworks10 ай бұрын
The hand pointer makes it!
@loganpark7993 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome makes me want to buy a twisted up one at the auction and have you racker back
@fredgeitner713 Жыл бұрын
I'll never forget coming home from work one day and getting stuck in traffic, and when I got close enough to see the accident, it was a tractor trailer that was hauling coils of steel that was coming on the road from the onramp, and he cut the turn too short, and the back wheels of the trailer climbed onto the concrete jersey and the trailer was twisted 90 degrees.
@cajunoneforchrist4545 Жыл бұрын
I see your channel growing with time
@nickhildabridle1612 Жыл бұрын
You just do incredible work.
@DeeB1345 Жыл бұрын
Those Great Lakes drag racing trucks should find a rollover with it twisted the wrong way, so it’s level when they floor it.
@CatRPlrC16 Жыл бұрын
Side impact compression. Your content is impeccable. Bar none
@ronpatterson5483 Жыл бұрын
Always interesting & informative!!!
@kevin-n-darlenef301 Жыл бұрын
That's an intense bend on that frame !!
@davidcoudriet8439 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating! Love your stuff; informative, funny, entertaining. Thanks for sharing!
@YardpigTSI Жыл бұрын
A real tweaker! A+++
@CLS55-Fonz Жыл бұрын
i had no idea you can bend metal back and forth like this until i started rust repair and seeing first hand how many times you have to fold some metals back and forth for them to finally break
@joshuac4772 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. I don't know anything about straightening frames. I know it used to be a thing for cars back in the day before everything was uni-body and sub-frames. Is your shop capable of fixing full frame cars or 1/2 ton pick ups? Or is it just for semis? Just curious. Liked the video, and you earned this subscription. Keep up the great work.
@zcl260 Жыл бұрын
both full framed trucks and unibody cars can be straightened, although the process on unibody cars generally requires removal and replacement of severely damaged areas. from the looks of his shop it appears they mostly work on med/heavy duty commercial size vehicles. pickups and unibody cars can be repaired on a much smaller/lighter duty frame rack than he is using. a unibody car or pickup is valued at much less than a semi truck though, so while frame straightening for them is relatively common, I would imagine the vast majority of them are totaled out due to the astronomical repair cost and just scrapped. whereas a semi wouldn't be.
@ItsMe-vg4vj Жыл бұрын
@@zcl260 yeah. The windshield actually plays a part in their rigidity lol