Your work is awesome . In France, nobody try to do things like you. What a pity, it's so fun to create with what you 've got in your backyard! Thanks for your videos, very good for the brain!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup! I know a French Swiss guy that creates with back yard stuff and his name is also Philippe🙂

Man, Diff…….. You really have evolved this channel into a whole load more than a Ratrods channel. You are teaching so many concepts that many of your viewers will be able to apply and transfer to their builds. Thanks again for all the education.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate your words. I'm happy if I can manage to pass on a little knowledge.

With all your visual aids you must have been a school teacher at one time. Very helpful.......Thanks for teaching us!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Pleasure, happy if I can share some knowledge. Never was a school teacher though, they would have fired me😀

I’ma broken record, but i love watching you professor Div. I learn something new every episode. You are a master explainer among all your many talents. Thanks yet again! 😊👍👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Happy if I can share a little knowledge and inspire

The forest engineering is awesome, and the effort put into explanation w/training aides shows you're not just another pretty face but there's some gray matter that works great. OG's unite!!!!!!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Got a few brain cells left, but the pretty face part doesn't work! Haha. OG's rule!!

Your drawings of the differential possible setups was excellent. Best diy build on KZread.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

A key aspect of these videos is that you don't need complicated stuff to put together solid engineering.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Yes man, that's what "forest engineering" is all about!🙂

I love how you take us into the classroom and show the theory in action...have a lekka one brother I am off to the next lesson

@ratrodsafrica

5 ай бұрын

Thanks brother. Glad you are enjoying my carryings on!

7:12 Extremely well explained. You went to a lot of trouble with your model but it helps to make it very clear. Kief!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Roger! It helped to clarify things for me as well 🙂

That's the best explanation I've ever heard about 4 link. Looks like a winner. Thanks for sharing 👍.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim

Your excellent forrest engineering explanations are beyond comparison on YT.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the support! 👍And thanks for the great compliment!

Div its coming its coming alone very nice so far. cant wait to see more on this project. Keep up the great craftsmanship an hard work div. fab On. weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

I love that your going with the watt's link. This is the same setup I want to run on my truck. (Parallel 4 link w/watt's link) You do such nice work!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We'll build the Watts link in the next video

Honestly Div, you explain things very well. If I understand what your doing - and I do, your doing a great job. Have a lekka one Boet

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that man. Then it is mission accomplished 🙂

Lekker Boet! Diff you are the real deal. You explain things so well. Love your work Pa!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

Thank you for the lessons on a 4 link rear suspension system.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Tom!🙂

I wasn't planning on it, but I learned something! Cheers from the shed

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Always good to learn something 🙂

Your attention to detail is outstanding! Really enjoy your projects. Keep up the good work Diff!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Makes me happy if you enjoy it🙂

Short and sweet today but still lots to learn. Thanks Brother for the knowledge shared

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Pleasure. Happy if I can share a little knowledge

Your the metal work teacher I should of had when I was in school, you make interesting content as well as cool rat rods

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Think I would have been pretty rebellious teacher...

Thanks again, and I'll see you on the next one! 👍

Very nice tutorial on the four link designs. You make it so simple to understand.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

If it helps you, I am a happy man!😄

Always enjoy your videos Diff. You have a great knowledge and I learn a lot. I also believe your the only builder on KZread that starts a project and finishes it. Keep up the good work

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy. I try to get stuff finished yes.🙂

Thanks for the effort ! If you ever get bored doing what you do You would be a fantastic teacher cheers for the demonstration

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Could never be a teacher, will teach the kids too many strange things 😂

@masterofnothingfabrication

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica the powers that be are teaching the strangest.....! I'm sure you could do no worse 😉

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

@@masterofnothingfabrication 😅

You are One Smart Cookie... Div. Keep Up the Great Work

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. My wife dont think so! Haha

There is only one way and that is the Diff Way. Lekka Diff thanks for sharing and explaining what you do. Take care.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

😂 Dankie boet!

I enjoy your videos immensely. I learn a lot!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, happy to hear that!

I really dig your style man. I’m glad you chose a watts link. It’s gonna be sick.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hellguy! Busy with the Wats link this week, will post video on Sunday

Awesome! Can't wait to see the watts link fabrication 👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Video will be up on Sunday

I’ve done the exact same thing with explaining front suspension geometry. Excellent job bud.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You've done a masterful job in building this suspension,,One thing that I want to input is that yor transmission and rear end doesn't have to be at the same angle because your universal joint will compensate though no doubt overall it would be best..Always the best overall work I've seen on youtube..Paul from Ohio..USA

@chuckster6513

Жыл бұрын

If the two angles are not the same, you will have vibration when the driveshaft is turning as well as early U joint failure. If the angles are too far apart the slip joint will not slide correctly.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul! I have to disagree with you. You want the transmission angle and pinion angle to be the same, but those centerlines do not have to line up (within limitation). This is to avoid vibration and weird oscillations. Check out this video by Aaron for a great visual demonstration: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5uCvMiCgpCefso.html

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Spot on brother!

Looks cooler every episode

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

dude your knowledge is simply amazing!

Well dangit Diff! You just learned an old fart something new. Carry on brother!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Hey Bob. Exchange of knowledge my man, I been learning some stuff from you videos too🙂 The day we stop learning is when they put us in a box😅

Great classroom exercise Div 👍

Thanks for another cool video Div! Take it easy...peace🍺

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome bro!

Howzit from a fellow Mosselbay resident.. found your channel yesterday.. awesome stuff keep it up.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Howzit Richard. Thanks, welcome to the shop!

Very interesting forest engineering explanation Dif. 9:07 😊

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

I just bought an LS1 5.7 aluminum short block with its heads and and bunch of other goodies to swap into my 2010 335i. It's staying manual, but I'll be shaving a ton of weight also swapping to RWD. Good work dude 🤙

I was so hoping you were going to say "i'm going to use a watts link", and then you did...nice!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Yes, video on the Watts link build will be out in an hours time!🙂

Always learning something watching your videos. Thanks so much. Keep up with the videos.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks

Looking Good Div. Thank you for sharing. Interested to see the Watts link. Keep the content flowing. Well done.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ish. We'll do the Watts link in the next video!

Nice piece of engineering Div. Albert's portrait looks good on the wall but what about his brother Frank? See you next video.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet. Only Frank that impressed me had the surname Zappa 😂

It must have been chilly there in Africa i see you are all wearing your hard hats ... great video , looking forward to seeing you build a watts link ! ! " with lots of speed holes !o!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yes, our winter is here!

Howzit Div, Mad PAD skills... it makes so much more sense on your design...keep up the awesome work....that engine looks good...can't wait for the 1st start up... keep safe and warm ...and gooi🌽🌽🌽

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Hey, ek vergeet nie van daai mielies nie! 😂 Thanks boet!

great work again Diff.....

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob

Lekka Div great explanation on 4 link

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

Lookin great and working awesome, nice work Div

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoffrey

LOOKING GOOD !

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like what you just showed me about the penguin angle that's gonna help me in the future on my four Link set up. Love your videos

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Mnr. Devilliers, you definitely need an electric powered remote controlled chain hoist for your workshop. With that addition your happiness will increase greatly.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Wayne is my remote controlled motor! Haha

Love it! I’m always learning here. 👍🏻👍🏻

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet!

Lekker Forest Engineering 😮

It looks awesome

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Beautiful job Diff, looks awesome.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Keith!

I really enjoy ur videos the way u explain all of what it doin I great I really appreciate how u explain things ur a great builder and teacher I have learned a lot from watching u it seems u n ur fryer having cooler weather than here n the states but keep up the great videos and till next time my friend 👍👍👍👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eddie. Glad you are enjoying!

@eddiealford3579

Жыл бұрын

Dang Mr D I just reread my comment and I meant to say friends wr having cooler weather lol

another great videoi love watching you working out the probloms has you go have a nice one diff and your family

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! Now if I could only figure out my wife on a piece of plywood...😂

Killer work man

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

outstanding explanation!

@ratrodsafrica

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Dif, Good video. I can't wait for next week, because I'm think I may build a Watt's Link if I go with the parallel 4-link for my current project. Right now I'm still in the planning stage. I have most of the bits, just need some time and a little cooler temps outside. I'm sure glad You Tube allows myself or yourself to go back and edit you message. Right now my glasses are (put in swear word here). My new ones should be here next week, I hope.🤠 Bart

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bart. Know about the glasses, have the same problem every year! 🙂

Love it deff im looking forward to the end result!! Keep jamming brother. O hay rat rod bob check this out. Lol two fellas that get it done.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Me and Bob got some things in common.

@joshuadille5005

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica ya but man you are definitely next level. We won’t you at sema show lol just the thought and exaction on some of your stuff. Jut wow !

Looking good brotha enjoy watching what u come up with

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed

Looking good 👍 👌 😎

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dwayne

Awesome Div!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

hi dif, you made that look so easy. great work

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth

If you do the chassis and Bad Chad does the body you'd have one awesome ride!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I don't want a truck full of Bondo!😅

@JimmyMakingitwork

Жыл бұрын

Rofl

Great tutorial on your 4-link design. I enjoy watching your videos.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoy my stuff

Hello Div, another great program, really like the 4 link set up, good work Boet. Take care and have a Lekka day. 👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet! Have a lekka one.

Looking good brother....headed to Arizona for family summer vacation soon from Texas...may try finding a project in Arizona

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet! Enjoy that vacation and the warm weather. Its winter here now, brrr! Yeah, go dig out something in the rust free desert 😄

Take your time. It's just cool.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, no rushing here🙂

I personally don't have a lot of experience with a 4 link system, so thank you for the education on that subject. And as always looking good my friend!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, happy if I can share a little knowledge!

Dude this channel is awesome. Love the step by step. Keep up the good work.

@ratrodsafrica

9 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!

Un aplauso para ti Duff... has realizado una clase de geometria, y tu dices forestal... jaaaa, realmente excelente!! Mis respetos!!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Looks like you got this engineering business down good luck with the rest of the build keep on keeping on 😊

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I try🙂

Love it

Loved the video Boet!!! The forest engineering and visuals were a awesome touch!!! I again learned a ton from your videos!!! Im gonna end up with some degree after obtaining all this knowledge Boet!!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

By the end of the year, you will obtain the degree in Forest Engineering! Need to find you one of those funny hats😂

@DustyMacsGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica thats for sure Div!!! Its awesome your passing on your knowledge!!

Very Nice ... Build On

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

From the looks of the hats ,shoes and coats, winter is approaching in SA. Starting to get hot here in central US. Another good tutorial on 4 link geometry. Are you sure you have never been a professional teacher ? Perhaps you should have with your abilities to explain . Good Job man!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boet. Yes man, its cold now. Nothing like your winter, but cold for us!🙂 I could never be a teacher in the modern world, will kill too many kids😂

great explanation again Diff. thanks. I am allready waiting for the next one, because I shouted PANHARD BAR in sterio with You, but thinking about it I wonder how the behavour will be in this set-up. and how it will maintain the center of the axle in full movement. if You see what I mean. hmmm interesting. maybe a P.A.D. visual demonstration from the rear perspective in the next video. 👌👍.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Aha! I'm shouting Watts link Jan! Better behavior than the Panhard bar for my application. I will do the PAD thing in the next video or 2.

I like your work doing it on a budget, looks like it’s getting cold down your way.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, our winter is here!

Another good video Diff KEEP THEM COMING 👏 🇺🇲 👌

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Donnie!

Looks great I thought you were installing rear Air bags. If not but your installing shocks you could use coil overs and a pan hard bar. You were saying your pinion angle changes due to up and down travel. I thought torque is what changes pinion angle.you set it a little lower than your trans angle so when you accelerate the pinion angle moves up to meet your trans angle.. your car your build I'm sure what ever you come up with it's probably right take care diff looking forward to seeing what's next.

Great work! Now it brings the question, how the hell do some cars have 4wheel steering like some corvettes? It's crazy.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, that's a whole different ballgame 😅

Nice!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

It all makes sense to me .

@robertdelaney5994

Жыл бұрын

also makes sense to use watts link.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that Robert🙂

Awesome

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Good Man adjutment 👍👍

That’s exactly how I would do it ⚡️

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike Johnny! 😄

Thanks for the education. I'm struggling with the angle of the drive shaft. The transmission and the differential are at the same angle, but won't the drive shaft hit the cross loop that holds the ends of your torsion bars? Keep the videos coming, I learn one item on every one. Have A Lucky One. 🤠

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

The plan is for a 2 piece drive shaft with carrier bearing underneath that cross member. We'll find out how it works 🙂

Constructed and designed like an engineer. You must have a background in Mechanical engineering Dif. Is there going to be an issue with the drive shaft angle? It seems the elevation will cause a negative approach angle from differential to transmission or am I just not seeing the whole business out of ride level. Will we see some kind of dampening for the front suspension? Very interesting design. I am sure we are all wondering how well it will ride and handle. Love your program and how you present the ideas. Thank you Diff for your time. Very interesting!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doug. Yes, well observed regarding the drive shaft, some challenges ahead. But we will figure it out.🙂 I will fit shocks up front in the original location.

Center diff to inside frame rail

Correct me if I'm wrong, Diff, but from the angle that I am looking, it looks like the driveshaft will cut through your beautifully made crossmember with the holes in it. I can't get a good enough look to be able to connect the tail shaft to the differential yoke. I hope it is an illusion! Great video as usual!

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking 2 piece drive shaft with carrier bearing. We will see how it works out

@jerrydodd6113

Жыл бұрын

I was also thinking that was a good fix if possible!

hi my name is johnny blaze i live in forida i love your video your doing good it s my best show to watch good job get back to me i what to visit you i need a vacation see ya

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Howzit Johnny. Thanks man.

You will also need a lanyard bar to keep rear axle centered .

@darwinfoster7420

Жыл бұрын

Panhard

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Or a Watts link. We will tackle that in the next video!

Plywood Geometry 🤟👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Better than paper cause you can make it move around 😀

👍🏻🍺🍺🍺 Pass these out to your friends

3:04 The quote I like from Einstein is "Man has a finite mind, but lives in an infinite world." I see you with a watch/skull cap on. I guess winter is setting in.

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Ah man, Einstein had a whole bunch of great quotes! That one is good too. Yes, in the Southern hemisphere everything is the other way round, winter is here!

@RichieCat4223

Жыл бұрын

@@ratrodsafrica Thanks

Nice work Div, are you going with a panhard (track) bar or a Watts link system to locate the rear axle?

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Watts link for sure! Already busy with it, video on Sunday 🙂

Now add the stabilizer bar from center of different to keep it centered from moving side to side

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

I will be building a Watts link in the next video to prevent sideways movement

Let’s go 👍👍

@ratrodsafrica

Жыл бұрын

Going as fast as the Old Geezer can😆