Louis ViTen gets high angle ram assist steering!Super Duty steering upgrades.
I thought I was close in the last video.. NOPE! There was still a ton of work to be done. Lots of reengineering, Fabrication, Mig welding, Tig welding, and hose routing. This has been a much larger project than I anticipated, but it is coming together really well and should perform even better.
Ford Super Duty F-250 gets full steering upgrade. Not the typical off the shelf parts though. This is a combination of Barnes 4wd , PSC steering components, Ruffstuff Specialties, and custom one-off fabricated parts.
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Pocket T’s with a small front graphic and a large back graphic along with zip up hoodies 👍
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Those are both on my list
@mattdillow1565
3 ай бұрын
I just commented, but commenting again under this one! I second the pocket t shirt!
@bogginbrandon
3 ай бұрын
Even if it’s not an actual pocket tee just having a small art or logo on the front where the pocket goes and the big stuff on the back makes a cool shirt. So many cool gear head shirts are too obnoxious on the front. Like you got them in the kids section at wal mart.
@jonlowry4891
3 ай бұрын
YES PLEASE
Yes absolutely add some merch definitely would buy some T-shirts and other trinkets. I love your Channel!!! I love the stuff you do, and the attitude you have towards things is great. Thank you for the great content. Rock on
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate it. Hope to make it happen soon
@hotshtsr20
3 ай бұрын
I’ve been jealous of Fred’s Pink Sasquatch hat for nearly a decade now… 😂 But yeah, I’m with this guy: I’d rock one
Just finished watching Fred's video only to come back to my feed and find this!! Going to be a great day, Dirt Every Day!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Awesome, I need to go check his
@jonathanmorgan3735
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed Reach out to Cleetus McFarland ( Garrett Mitchell ) or Matt Carriker with Demolition Ranch. Both own and operate merch production facilities that service other KZread channels.
Your like the Bob Ross of Fab 😊.
@307Divine
3 ай бұрын
Oh gosh! Can we get this on a shirt? Lol!
@TawDrago
3 ай бұрын
A nice happy little gusset here... *welding noises*
@ben2687
3 ай бұрын
Lol. Great comment. He certainly is good.
Dave you definitely need to have some merch. Shirts, hats, stickers...I would purchase for sure.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Coming soon. I appreciate the support
@roadkill-uk
3 ай бұрын
hell yer diamond dave t shirts and caps is a must
“I need more hands…what just fell” * Dave talking to a camera by himself. I’m simple, I love your content brother.
Geez…. 8 minutes in and I’m # 27! Peeps are watching. Go Dave. Thanks
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Right on! I’m a day late getting it out. Was a ton of work
I want to say I very much appreciate you explaining what you're doing while you're doing it. I always learn something. It also must be a nightmare to set up cameras an audio constantly. Seems like it would double the work! Again, very much appreciated!! 👍
One option if you want to go through a fulfillment center, is Bunker Branding out of Boerne, TX. Love your fab work, sir. I also love your "Oh God I almost died". Here I am, sitting alone at my desk at work and just busted up laughing - drawing the attention of about eight big tough Army guys hahahaha. Good thing I'm a contractor!!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Hahah. Doing it right
Now that I got my Saturday morning cartoons out of the way I can get Motivated on my project!! Great work dave
Fourwheeler magazine had me hooked way back in mid 90s!! Want to do a solid axle swap on my 15 f150 and add turbos to the coyote. I know that would scream!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
That would be cool. Never see that platform built
You should sell your own merch. I’m sure we’re all willing to wait for you to figure it out and more money in your pocket for cool projects
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I think that’s the route I will go
🎉 Bunker Branding. Matt from Demolition Ranch here on youtube owns it. Big outfit. Tons of youtubers and content creators use him.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’ll check it out. Thanks
@fickdichimmerzweimal
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed That's what I wanted to suggest to. At least to get started! Thank for your work, take care!
Cool. Can't wait to see Louie back on the road and trail. What a great project. I want some products. T-shirts, coffee mugs, stickers would be cool. But either way, your channel and brand is growing, that's awesome. Really enjoy your stuff.
i am so with you on not having the motivation after work i use to have
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
It’s tough
I'll be honest- I'm 100% fine with something that just says "dirthead shed." You don't need some kinda catchphrase or anything, just the channel logo. But that's just me. But hey, almost to 100k subscribers man!
I 100% support the merch idea. But only if you offer a limited edition Dangle-Arm Dave hoodie lol. Awesome channel Dave! Keep the videos coming but don't wear yourself out either.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Haha. That would be a good one
Need merch, t shirt with small logo front (pocket would be cool) and large logo on back in black. Can't get enough of the Dirtheadshed Channel!!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated. The shirts should happen soon
Pocket T-shirt 👍 would be good if you could get together with Fred and include the pink Sasquatch..🍺🇦🇺
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I agree with all those things
I wanted that shirt when you first showed it. Probably would have worn holes in it and bought a second by now. It would be awesome!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
See, I’m missing out on sales
Tony Angelo and Finnegan both have really nice shops and both have great shirts. Both do it a bit differently but same price and great quality. Would definitely buy one but don’t want to add hours to your family’s day!!!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’ll get there!
@Kyle-ev4fk
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed Puddin makes the merch look like a pain in the butt, he might have helpful info for you.
Louie now Rocks, pun intended. You are now going to have the hard choice of whether to take Mom or Louie, and that is good problem!! I think that Louie could be your "luxury" rig...LOL You can count on me to buy some merch. Like Fred always said, "WAY TO GO DAVE!!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Go go go go go…-Fred
Just another though - Mazgrande or Mom's Spaghetti shirts would be the bomb!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Oh yeah. That will happen
Ship station for the win
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’ll have to check that out
dirt head merch would be awesome
Don’t forget to put a grommet around the hose going through the radiator support
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Ok
Dave, great episode! i've loved the LouisV10 steering overhaul series. the packaging and details are not trivial ...and time consuming. nice work, rock on!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. Feels like it should have been done long ago
I absolutely want a shirt! I think Cleetus McFarland handles merch for some other KZreadrs. Could be an option for you.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Vice grip is doing the same thing
@mazevx2451
3 ай бұрын
I believe that the Fab rats also handle merchandise for others
@NeverLetOff
3 ай бұрын
There is also Bunker Branding from Matt at Demo Ranch
It amazing how tight you got that suspension and steering packaging with little more than cardboard, a calibrated eyeball and lots of experience!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Eyecrometer is strong
Dave ck with HillJob Grafix. He’s been helping and killin it with merch for a few other yt channels I watch.
I’m all in for some merch Dave. Would love a hoody but I’ll take what I can get.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I want to do zip hoodies . They are the best
I would definitely cop some Dirthead Dave merch! Love the channel, your work and diversity of builds!
You come up with a t shirt and I’ll buy one! I don’t think you’ll have time to mess with taking and fulfilling orders with everything else you have going. Maybe that outfit that takes care of the fabrats could help?
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I keep going back and forth: at this point I should just use the fulfillment center
I would definitely buy some T-shirts!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’ll get it sorted out soon
I’d wear a shirt with the Hardbody on it 👏
That's awesome man👍🏿 but nobody stick weld anymore but me😁
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I should practice that more. Especially since I have a premier power welder in the other ford
Making all that clearance and not once did I see Clarance! He never helps when it comes to this stuff lol . Good video Dave.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Talk to your buddy Puddin. He and his family do a great job with their merchandise store.
That was bad, but not bad as the other one, didn’t turn out terrible…. Way nicer than I can hope to do bro
Would absolutely buy merchandise, can't help with how unfortunately. But when you get it figured out, TAKE MY MONEY!!! Also, would love to see more of the Mustang 2 project, I've got a Pinto in rough shape and your videos give inspiration and help on what to do with it. Thanks Dave!
Definitely merch it. We will help support you. Cool meeting you down in Moab
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I will make it happen! Good talking with you too
Merch for sure! Stickers for sure and low rider theme stuff would be rad. Like Dirt Head Shead in some funky 70s style font would be sick
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I agree!
I'm in the UK and would definitely like to buy some merch. Your videos motivates me to go work on my junk. When welding aluminium try using a smaller cup. Too much gas can make the weld puddle unstable and you don't need the wide gas coverage. Keep up the good work.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I was wondering if I needed to swap back out to a standard diffuser and cup
Definitely need merch! Talk to Puddin! He seems extremely successful because of his merch!
You should have given us a close with the test drive...100% left hanging... keep up the good work.
Sweet work dude! Also lol @ Almost died there… you have no idea how much you crack me up
Definitely want a shirt. Would probably buy both a dirt head shed and a mom's spaghetti shirt lol
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Coming soon
I think you need to find some paper to write on instead of your hand!!! Love the show!!!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I would lose the paper…. Haven’t lost my hand yet!
Talk to Derek at VGG about merch. I am sure he can tell you the pros and cons of both ways..Keep up the great work 😉
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I need to: thanks
Merch would be dope, but I think a fulfillment center would be a LOT easier than trying to do it yourself. There's a lot of work there. Would like to see at least Tall sizes as well, I'm a big fatty and I can't merch because nobody has 2XL_T_ so I can keep my belly covered.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I think I will stock some talls
Seriously shirts with dirt head quotes would be rad 😊
Dave! Would definitely buy murch! Coffee Yeti’s and shirts would be cool!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Good call on the mugs
As per your review….. I’ll definitely be waiting to watch it for free. Thank you sir for spending your money and time so that we all can save !! 🤟🤟
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Coming soon
yes on the shirts, stickers and stuff. I would love a Mom’s Spaghetti shirt or sticker!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Coming soon
You will definitely receive a shirt order from me as soon as you have it up and running
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
Fab Rats handles merch for Rory, Merlin, and Chad's fab. Might be worth talking to Paul
I always learn something new each vid Dave, nice work sir.
Merch would be great. If I were you, I would talk to vice grip and cleetus.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’ll call Derek
Derek can probably provide info about merch. I think he and Garrett kinda put their heads together.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
He has it nailed down
@scottr9900
3 ай бұрын
Plus, you can put the family to work.
You always blow me away with the mad-fab skills! No bs😳. Its a shame u have to cover it all up!
Might try BUNKER BRANDING for Merch.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’ll look into them
I can manage going to work, going to school, doing all the adulting I’m sposed to do, fam and dogs. But I need to figure out how to spend more time in MY dirt head shed! Thank you so much for filming all this, I’m not sure how you keep up but you teach all of us so much. I’ll be tearing into my just recently repurchased back from my cousin after 16yrs Taco. Gotta get a tubing bender:-) 🍻🍕💥
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Nice! Back to the shed!
I’ve been watching since the beginning. I like how you keep it real with juggling work, home life and garage time. I really like this channel. Thanks, Dave
Great video, hydro assist is always interesting. Keep it up
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍 it adds a bit of complexity
I must have missed something. Wouldn't it have been easier to move the other end of the ram, on the tie rod. love your stuff.
@russturley
3 ай бұрын
My question as well.
I’ve been waiting for months for some of your merch to drop. I was confused when I couldn’t see any.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I need to prioritize it
Hell yeah looking good brother!
Rock on 😎 this should be a good Saturday morning watch 🤘🤘🤘
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Sorry it was late. This one was a ton of work
@Spokaneexploration
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed looks like it was a ton of work!! Never a reason to be sorry man Thanks for the upload and time you put in 😎
I miss DED and was happy to stumble across your channel a few weeks ago! I'd definitely buy some merch! I happen to have quite a bit of Shopify experience(work for one of the larger online retailers) and would be happy to answer questions if you need someone to talk you through some stuff. Keep up the great work!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Oh nice! Thanks for the offer.
Definitely merch! Keep on keeping on, dawg.
I would love a moms spaghetti shirt or really anything dirt head shed merch
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Coming soon
That's awesome ❤❤❤
A dirthead shirt or hat would be awesome!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Working on it
AWESOME video Dave👏👏👏 That is some TEDIOUS tough work and you Grand SLAMMED IT ⚾️ I DEFINITELY want a 🍝 TSHIRT💪💪💪 Even a HOODY pullover… considering that’s what I wear mostly 🥶 there isn’t a Better channel for the BIG WHEELER content you deliver😎
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!! I’ll get it sorted out
Definitely add some merch!!
I would definitely buy a couple shirts!
@thedirtheadshed
2 ай бұрын
Soon. Hopefully 2-3 weeks
Definitely do merch. Would love to support your channel that way. Quite a few channels are selling through Cletus McFarland’s store project. Vice Grip, Steve Morris Engines, Sick Week, Boosted Boys are all doing that. (Think I’m right on that list)
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Derek does his own. They actually own a printing company
@hedrives
3 ай бұрын
Not surprised re: Derek. I know Puddin’s Fab does his own fulfillment using his family with printing with a local company in OKC. Fully back you breaking into that. Super revenue stream, but you definitely want to outsource fulfillment so you can keep creating content. Love your channel, Dave, and I’m not an off-roader.
I’d 100% support some merch from you. It’s great how down to earth you are. I love to watch you build crazy stuff.
Excellent description of the weave reinforcement inside those hoses and why it won't allow the hose to pull off the barb. I love watching your stuff, Dave.
Shirt graphic idea “shirts are cool, and making a little bit of money on the side is cool” with your logo. I would buy it!
Some nice work. Nice KZread video
Quality merch and make as much of it on your own as you can. Don't give away possible profits.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I like that
Yes get your merch on man! Finnegan, Freiburger, Lucky, etc etc. You gotta get in on that side money game. I’d rock some of your swag.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I will, I appreciate it
It would be cool to have a dirthead.Shed T-shirt with a pocket.I would pay extra for those
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I like pocket t’s and zip up hoodies
Absolutely I would be swagged out in merch if you get some!!! Support all the way from SWVA
I love how you criticize your welds when they look great in my eyes. One thing I always regret not doing is learning how to weld... Keep up the good work brother!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks! No time like the present to learn
Some offset heims might help create a little more space for that ram, but tight tolerances work! 😎
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
That could be a good option, but I don’t like how they flop, same as a bent tie rod
@MischiefMakerTV
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed Fair point! I haven’t run offset heims myself, but I’m sure they flop less than my 2” offset TREs
I would 💯 buy merch from you. It would go nicely with the DED merch I have. I look forward to both yours and Fred's vids, would LOVE to see a collaboration/reunion video with you two. Loved seeing Fred in the Moab videos. Buying your merch would be the least I can do to thank for the endless hours of enjoyable entertainment you have given my wife and I. Thanks, Dave! Hope it works. Maybe reach out to Freiberger and see the how's and whatsits he does with his merch.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate your support!! Thanks
Glad to see you back on LouisVten I have really enjoyed this series
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Now to drive it!
I have t-shirts from several of my favorite channels. Get some made already.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Coming soon
You’re killing it Dave! I’d absolutely buy some T-Shirts!
I hope you start selling merch!!! I'd definitely be a customer!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I’m gonna hold you to that!
@mattdillow1565
3 ай бұрын
@@thedirtheadshed deal!
Good stuff, bud! Thanks for letting us in your shop. Maybe SWAG offroad should send you some fingers for your press.
We need the merch!!
I'm sure Puddin's Fab can help give you some insight when it comes to Merch options
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Oh yeah. He has helped in the past
With it aerated like that need to keep adding oil to displace the bubbles. They won't stop until it's feeding just oil from reservoir
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
It just needs shut off and let it chill for a bit
we all love T-shirts. A sincere thank you to the misses for sharing you with us!
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
Haha. I’ll let here know, thanks
Hey Dave not sure if you’ve seen it before but you can use a hard plastic spiral wrap for your lines on moms spaghetti its used a lot on heavy equipment.
@thedirtheadshed
3 ай бұрын
I have used it before. Works great
Definitely interested in merch! Tried to get some when you did it a while back but think I missed out.
Bring on the merch! I'd have to have a shirt/hat/decal