The worst part about Tim's videos...

[DaMonkey]

I end up with a 'to-do' list and no excuse not 'to-do' it.

I grabbed my shaft and was able to rattle it (steering shaft). After watching [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] video, I know what my therapy session tomorrow consists of.

Timmy's videos always provide the confidence to know exactly what's required, steps to take, tools, and prep. You provide a great service to anyone that owns these trucks. Thank you. If you are cashing checks from youtube, whatever it is, it's not enough (it's clear you do this because you enjoy it).

Keep leaving the warts and wrong turns in the videos. We all run into them. Divas edit that out, but you bare all and allow us to have a chance at getting the job done faster than you did lol.

If you wanted to expand your catalog, I'd bet some here would be willing to contribute footage of a remote job that you could edit over and talk through with your smooth stache, Toyota shirt, and beanie cap. And Shawn. He's like The Stig - never see him.

 

[mtbtim]

Good to hear the videos [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I have been making are keeping you busy. Thanks for the shout out. Sean and I appreciate it. We do make a little money but nothing remotely close to compensating us for the time we put in. It's a labor of love for sure.

I think a decent percentage of people believe we have documented a job we have experience with, and most of the time, they would be wrong. Sean and I are literally learning while we are teaching and that's why there are times we need to correct mistakes that we made along the way. We do research on the job by using the FSM, reading existing write-ups, and watching existing videos and then we go for it. The reason why I'm sharing this fact is because there's nothing special about us and our ability as DIY mechanics. A lot of people are intimidated by automotive work and they don't need to be. If we can fumble through these jobs, anyone can. I always tell people if they have the Right Information, Right Tools and Right Level of Patience, they can handle their own automotive work.

Happy Wrenching Y'all!

 

[LittleCaesar]

Tim and Sean help me spend money at Harbor Freight on items that the girlfriend wonders why I need such sometimes.

 

[rightyouareken]

We are very lucky to have the fruits of Tim and Sean's efforts. Many/most car makes/models do not have such a comprehensive catalog of visual aids. DIY writeups are nice and all, but nothing beats live action video for clarity and perspective.

I've personally used his information for jobs such as replacing my radiator and thermostat (and clocking the thermostat correctly) and removing the steering wheel/airbag. Neither were difficult jobs by any stretch, but it was great being able to visualize what I'd run into before jumping in. In the near future I'll be doing my lower ball joints and will use his video for that as well.

Keep it up guys!

BTW, I wonder if maybe you'd be interested in signing up on Patreon or something. I'd gladly send a few bucks your way to support the time you spend on these.

 

[nissanh]

Thanks to Tim's AC charging video, my cousin who owns a 01 Montero got the AC up and running for less than $20! Thanks Tim!!!!

 

[MStudt]

Tim and Sean help me spend money at Harbor Freight on items that the girlfriend wonders why I need such sometimes.

Just wait until you married. Then you'll be returning them!

Mike

 

[mtbtim]

BTW, I wonder if maybe you'd be interested in signing up on Patreon or something. I'd gladly send a few bucks your way to support the time you spend on these.

Thanks for the support. There have been others who have asked if we accept donations over the last 3 years and we debated if this was something we wanted. After giving it some thought, we figured why not have this as an option for people if they want to show their gratitude in this fashion. I could see myself throwing a YouTuber a few bucks if their video enabled me to save a ton of money and frustration by giving me a good tutorial to follow. So, on our home page we now have a link to a "Tip Jar" for those that want to make a donation. The link is in the bottom right hand corner of our home page pic.

But really, our favorite form of payment is hearing back from people letting us know how one of our videos enabled them to handle a job they thought was above their ability saving them a bunch of money in the process. People taking the time to do this puts a smile on our face every time.

Happy Wrenching Brothers!

 

[cblock406]

[MENTION=155359]DaMonkey[/MENTION] I've been fighting loose steering in mine for literally years. Fixed it for a while after welding the slip joint, then most recently added a shim in the tilt mechanism per Tim's video. Finally, my steering is tight as a drum and it is incredible how much more enjoyable it is to drive without constantly thinking about the steering feeling loose. Hope you solve your issue!

 

[DaMonkey]

[MENTION=155359]DaMonkey[/MENTION] I've been fighting loose steering in mine for literally years. Fixed it for a while after welding the slip joint, then most recently added a shim in the tilt mechanism per Tim's video. Finally, my steering is tight as a drum and it is incredible how much more enjoyable it is to drive without constantly thinking about the steering feeling loose. Hope you solve your issue!

It was your post, when it came to the top I had that moment and went out to check the shaft. D'uh... is it really this simple? Yes. And bc of Tim's video, it took about 30 mins; no guessing.

 

[Anthrax]

Timmy's videos have easily saved be thousands I would have been paying in labor to a shop if I couldn't do the jobs myself. I just have to add 3 hours to every job because I'm in Nebraska and everything gets rusty lol

 

[gwwhittemore]

New to this site

unrelated question but how do you work this site? How do you make a thread?

 

[DaMonkey]

unrelated question but how do you work this site? How do you make a thread?

You need 15 posts before you can start a new thread. One down...

Take a look at this sticky how things work: T4R.ORG Forum Rules - MUST READ

 

[DaMonkey]

Thanks for the support. There have been others who have asked if we accept donations over the last 3 years and we debated if this was something we wanted. After giving it some thought, we figured why not have this as an option for people if they want to show their gratitude in this fashion. I could see myself throwing a YouTuber a few bucks if their video enabled me to save a ton of money and frustration by giving me a good tutorial to follow. So, on our home page we now have a link to a "Tip Jar" for those that want to make a donation. The link is in the bottom right hand corner of our home page pic.

But really, our favorite form of payment is hearing back from people letting us know how one of our videos enabled them to handle a job they thought was above their ability saving them a bunch of money in the process. People taking the time to do this puts a smile on our face every time.

Happy Wrenching Brothers!

Tim was too modest to provide a direct link, it's tiny at the bottom of youtube page, here's a direct link to his tip jar.

YouTube

 

[OrRunner]

My least favorite thing about Tim's video is when I do a maintenance item and find out the PO was truthful and it was already in great condition. Happened with the power steering flush (screen was completely clean) and throttle body/MAF cleaning (could've eaten off of it). Damn my honest PO!

 

[thennen]

Thanks for the support. There have been others who have asked if we accept donations over the last 3 years and we debated if this was something we wanted. After giving it some thought, we figured why not have this as an option for people if they want to show their gratitude in this fashion. I could see myself throwing a YouTuber a few bucks if their video enabled me to save a ton of money and frustration by giving me a good tutorial to follow. So, on our home page we now have a link to a "Tip Jar" for those that want to make a donation. The link is in the bottom right hand corner of our home page pic.

But really, our favorite form of payment is hearing back from people letting us know how one of our videos enabled them to handle a job they thought was above their ability saving them a bunch of money in the process. People taking the time to do this puts a smile on our face every time.

Happy Wrenching Brothers!

You're a good man, and even though I haven't been able to implement your videos and info, I know you're a solid guy. In my unfortunate case, I have a 2001 SR5 that simply couldn't take the salt any more. Needs frame repair. Darn thing runs like silk, too. I really want her to be resurrected or even harvested for good parts. At the moment she sits in my driveway in Ohio. Ideas, anyone?

 

[mtbtim]

You're a good man, and even though I haven't been able to implement your videos and info, I know you're a solid guy. In my unfortunate case, I have a 2001 SR5 that simply couldn't take the salt any more. Needs frame repair. Darn thing runs like silk, too. I really want her to be resurrected or even harvested for good parts. At the moment she sits in my driveway in Ohio. Ideas, anyone?

You could do a frame swap. It's been done by many guys but it is a ton of work.

 

[Hopeless Diamond]

You could do a frame swap. It's been done by many guys but it is a ton of work.

Hmmm, that'd be a cool video...

 

[LittleCaesar]

Just wait until you married. Then you'll be returning them!

Mike

I have been there. My ex wife and I had a contest so to speak to see if I could buy more tools or she could buy more shoes. Not sure who won, except the lawyers...:lol:

 

[DaMonkey]

I have been there. My ex wife and I had a contest so to speak to see if I could buy more tools or she could buy more shoes. Not sure who won, except the lawyers...:lol:

My ex sold all my tools in one fell swoop. The worst part is every time I got a new tool or UPS guy showed up with my stuff, I told her “it was about 40 bucks”. Wish I could find whatever deal she gave that guy.

 

[MStudt]

@%1;

I have been there. My ex wife and I had a contest so to speak to see if I could buy more tools or she could buy more shoes. Not sure who won, except the lawyers...:lol:

Hopefully my comment didn't ruffle any feathers. That was not my intention if so.

Mike