Spohn performance stop with the sob stories until I am done testing

Summary

In this video script, the speaker candidly shares his experience with rear control arms installed on his truck. He addresses common issues others have faced, attributing them to not following instructions properly. He emphasizes the importance of proper installation and maintenance, including using a torque wrench and ensuring all bolts are tightened correctly. He also mentions that he is still testing the product and will provide a full review once complete. The speaker, identifying as a mechanic, assures that his truck is well-maintained and that the control arms are performing as expected without causing any discomfort or excessive noise.

Takeaways

• 🔧 The speaker is testing rear control arms on their truck and emphasizes the importance of following instructions for proper installation.
• 👷‍♂️ The speaker identifies themselves as a mechanic and offers to fix issues if they were to visit someone's house, suggesting confidence in their skills.
• 🛠️ There was an initial problem with a squeak after installation, which the speaker attributes to not having tightened a bolt enough during the initial installation.
• 🔨 The squeak was quickly resolved by using a torque wrench, highlighting the importance of proper tightening.
• 📚 The speaker criticizes others for not following instructions, suggesting that many problems stem from improper installation.
• 🚫 The speaker warns against over-greasing the control arms, as it can be an infraction and lead to problems.
• 🔄 The speaker advocates for re-tightening and re-checking the installation if problems arise, rather than leaving them be.
• 🚗 The speaker mentions driving their truck hard and doing maintenance, indicating that the control arms are being tested under tough conditions.
• 🧹 The speaker values cleanliness and maintenance, as they mention cleaning the truck and ensuring all bolts are tight.
• 🔊 The control arms are described as performance arms, not luxury, which sets expectations for the feel and noise level.
• 📝 The speaker intends to provide a review after thorough testing, but for now, they are not accepting negative stories about the product from others.

Q & A

What is the speaker testing in the transcript?

The speaker is testing out the 'spawn reader' and 'control arms' on their truck.

What is the speaker's opinion on the stories about rear control arms?

The speaker believes that most of the stories are due to people not following the instructions properly.

What did the speaker do when they encountered a squeak after installing the control arms?

The speaker used a torque wrench to fix the squeak, which they believe was caused by not tightening the bolt enough during the initial installation.

Why does the speaker believe they might not have the same problems as others?

The speaker thinks they might not have the same problems because they followed the instructions carefully.

What did the speaker do to address the issue of the squeak in the control arm?

The speaker recorded a video and fixed the issue by properly tightening the bolt with a torque wrench.

What is the speaker's advice for those who have problems with the control arms?

The speaker advises to take off the control arms, tighten them properly, and put them back on.

How does the speaker describe the performance of the truck after installing the control arms?

The speaker is happy with the performance, stating that the rear end looks nice and the truck drives well without any problems.

What does the speaker do to maintain their truck?

The speaker cleans the truck, including underneath, and ensures that all bolts are tight as part of regular maintenance.

What is the speaker's profession?

The speaker is a mechanic.

What is the speaker's approach to testing the control arms?

The speaker is driving the truck hard and observing its performance, planning to give a review after thorough testing.

What is the speaker's view on the noise level of the control arms?

The speaker mentions that while they can hear bumps like everyone else, the control arms do not make excessive noise or feel rough, contrary to some complaints.

Outlines

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🔧 Personal Experience with Rear Control Arms Installation

The speaker shares their firsthand experience with installing rear control arms on their truck. They address common issues others have faced, such as squeaking noises and improper installation, and emphasize the importance of following instructions. The speaker admits to a minor squeak during initial installation, which they resolved quickly using a torque wrench. They stress the need to tighten all bolts properly and suggest that problems arise from not following the manufacturer's guidelines. The speaker also mentions their own maintenance routine, ensuring all bolts are tight and the truck is well-maintained, and expresses satisfaction with the performance of the control arms thus far.

Keywords

💡Control arms

Control arms are components of a vehicle's suspension system that connect the wheel hub and steering knuckles to the chassis. In the video, the speaker is discussing testing these rear control arms on his truck, indicating their importance in maintaining proper wheel alignment and handling.

💡Instructions

Instructions refer to the guidelines provided for the correct installation and use of a product. The speaker emphasizes the importance of following instructions to avoid issues, suggesting that many problems with the control arms stem from not adhering to these guidelines.

💡Performance product

A performance product is designed to enhance the capabilities of a vehicle beyond standard specifications. The speaker describes the control arms as performance products, indicating they are meant to improve the truck's performance rather than provide a luxury feel.

💡Squeak

A squeak refers to a high-pitched noise, often indicating friction or a loose component. The speaker mentions experiencing a squeak due to not properly tightening a bolt, highlighting the importance of thorough installation.

💡Torque wrench

A torque wrench is a tool used to precisely apply a specific torque to a fastener, such as a nut or bolt. The speaker uses a torque wrench to fix the squeak, demonstrating the necessity of proper tools for maintaining vehicle components.

💡Mechanic

A mechanic is a professional skilled in repairing and maintaining vehicles. The speaker identifies himself as a mechanic, asserting his expertise and capability in testing and reviewing the control arms.

💡Grease

Grease is a lubricant used to reduce friction between mechanical parts. The speaker criticizes improper greasing of the control arms, implying that excessive greasing can lead to issues and shows a lack of adherence to instructions.

💡Luxury feel

A luxury feel refers to a high level of comfort and refinement in a vehicle's ride quality. The speaker contrasts the performance control arms with a luxury feel, indicating that while they enhance performance, they do not provide the smooth, cushioned ride associated with luxury components.

💡Rear end

The rear end of a vehicle typically refers to the rear axle and differential assembly. The speaker mentions that his truck's rear end looks good and is functioning well, implying that the control arms have been successfully installed and are performing as intended.

💡Tightening

Tightening refers to the process of making something securely fastened. The speaker emphasizes the importance of properly tightening bolts during installation to prevent issues such as squeaking and loosening of components.

Highlights

Testing out the spawn reader control arms on a truck

Expressing frustration with others not following instructions

Claiming to have a solution for common problems with control arms

Experiencing a squeak after initial installation

Fixing the squeak with a torque wrench in two seconds

Emphasizing the importance of following instructions

Mentioning over-greasing as a common mistake

Showing the tightness of the control arms installation

Suggesting to re-tighten if there are problems

Describing the truck's performance after installing the control arms

Driving the truck hard and not having issues

Maintaining the truck regularly to ensure everything is tight

Differentiating between performance and luxury arms

Noticing bumps but not being bothered by them

Asking for patience before giving a final review

Planning to have the control arms checked by another mechanic

Identifying as a mechanic and sharing personal experience

Not claiming to have a magic touch, just following instructions

The truck is performing well with no problems so far

Ending with music

Transcripts

I want to tell you something all right

while I'm testing out these spawn reader

control arms right on my truck I don't

want to hear nobody saw story all right

most y'all saw up stories out there

about these rear control arms all right

I could just totally tell you didn't

follow the doggone instructions all

right I know I'm not donating Tinkerbell

all right I'll have the problems you all

have all right that's kind of weird you

know maybe I got magic once all right

then I ain't done testing them I ain't

saying go run out and buy some all right

but every little problem that you have

with these I bet you I could come to

your house and fix it all right yeah I

had a little squeak right here all right

I couldn't really get to that one you

know when I first installed them I

installed them all right see when I

first installed them all right it's real

hard to get to that bolt you know I

didn't want to have to remove the shock

I was being lazy so I did a reach-around

all right I did a reach-around and I

didn't work it enough obviously because

it started squeaking a little bit all

right I was a man about it I put it on

video but also fixed it in two seconds

with the doggone torque wrench you know

and as Rodney nothing's come loose none

of this is come lives because I follow

the instructions none of this has come

Liz because I followed the instructions

all right I'm following the instructions

all right you know I heard people

they're like hey I greased the hell out

of these until it came out the side

yeah that's an infraction you hot damn

didn't follow the instructions all right

and if you didn't tighten all these up

powerfully in here to look in here check

this out I don't know if you can see it

let me try to help you out see what I

can do here and get some light hold on

one second I'm gonna get someone right

you don't have it tight enough in there

all right that's your fault

all right you could have tightened it up

for you put it on all right if you do

have problem why don't you just take it

off tighten it up and put it back on

that's what you're supposed to do with

these all right you don't just put them

on and leave them and then have a good

day all right it's not how it works is a

performance product all right my rear

end looks real nice

now real good and I'm real happy with it

all right so far all right so far so

good

no problems I'm drawing everywhere

I dropped rough I drive hard I Drive

this truck hard may not look like it you

know I clean it all right I do I clean

the underneath sometimes I'm getting

what you think I clean the

underneath I'm maintenance my truck I

make sure all the bolts are tight all

right I do it that's what I do all right

and I don't have a problem right now all

right

it's doing what it's supposed to do say

these aren't luxury arms their

performance arms all right they're not

going to give you a luxury feel all

right but they don't make a nut bunch of

noise and they don't piss me off they

don't feel rough all right like people

think they would because there's no

rubber bushing in there okay I'll know I

hear bumps just like everybody else

all right badass that's hell all right

give me a break that the complaints

right now all right let me finish

testing first you know maybe I got it

figured out like the other guys that got

happy comments you know there's a lot of

guys that got happy comments on these

right and it looks like I'm gonna be the

next guy to make a good review on these

control arms all right I'm not to do

that's gotta take these down to this

chop okay and have someone else look at

them I'm looking at them personally

I'm doing it all right I'll do it I am a

mechanic all right get that straight

when I'm done testing them I'll give you

my review until then I don't want to

hear you sob story about how they didn't

work for you about how they make noise

all right mondo like I said I'm not

Tinker Bell I ain't got the magic touch

just like anybody else all right except

for I read the instructions and did it

right or that's at least what I believe

now ain't got no problems

she's hot

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