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12-27-07, 03:40 PM
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| | Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newberg, OR
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| Rock buggy chassis
Well, I got the okay from the wife to build a buggy as soon as our cars are paid off (within 2.5 years)... After much thought, I want it to be a two seater running all Toyota running gear (supercharged 3.4l V6, auto, dual marlin cases, LC axles...), 39.5" - 42" rubber, approx 110" WB, linked front and rear w/ Sway-Away coilovers, etc.
My problem is, I would like to start with a pre-fabbed chassis. Any recommendations? Or should I start with a Toyota frame and go from there? Basically, I'm afraid that I don't have the skills to build my own chassis from scratch...
__________________ Chad - Cascade Cruisers
KE7VSA - MetalTech
FZJ80 - 37's, lifted, locked, geared, cut and dented.  Quote:
Originally Posted by bugsnbikes  Dewd- You would bend those spindles if I tucked them into the passenger seat  You are a candidate for a bobbed 80----not a high clearance bumper.  | | 
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12-27-07, 03:59 PM
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| | procrastinating
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by CreeperSleeper Well, I got the okay from the wife to build a buggy as soon as our cars are paid off (within 2.5 years)... After much thought, I want it to be a two seater running all Toyota running gear (supercharged 3.4l V6, auto, dual marlin cases, LC axles...), 39.5" - 42" rubber, approx 110" WB, linked front and rear w/ Sway-Away coilovers, etc.
My problem is, I would like to start with a pre-fabbed chassis. Any recommendations? Or should I start with a Toyota frame and go from there? Basically, I'm afraid that I don't have the skills to build my own chassis from scratch... | I'd start with an fj-80 base... | 
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12-27-07, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California
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| How much of the build do you want to do on your own? | |
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12-27-07, 04:06 PM
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| | Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newberg, OR
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| I don't mind doing most of it on my own, I just want the main chassis provided for me so I don't die.
__________________ Chad - Cascade Cruisers
KE7VSA - MetalTech
FZJ80 - 37's, lifted, locked, geared, cut and dented. Quote:
Originally Posted by bugsnbikes Dewd- You would bend those spindles if I tucked them into the passenger seat You are a candidate for a bobbed 80----not a high clearance bumper. | | |
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12-27-07, 04:06 PM
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| | Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newberg, OR
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Originally Posted by brokenparts I'd start with an fj-80 base... | I will if you start with a FJ-60 base...
__________________ Chad - Cascade Cruisers
KE7VSA - MetalTech
FZJ80 - 37's, lifted, locked, geared, cut and dented. Quote:
Originally Posted by bugsnbikes Dewd- You would bend those spindles if I tucked them into the passenger seat You are a candidate for a bobbed 80----not a high clearance bumper. | | |
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12-27-07, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: near my girls
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| I'd consider the Formula X chassis from Hendrix as a great start.
Dump the 80 series running gear into it and go from there.
Build as the funds allow | |
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12-27-07, 04:12 PM
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| | Benevolent Dictator
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI
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| lots of options for chassis out there....one of my favorites is still Twisted Customs...Blue Torch also does a nice one...
I'm considering a pair of rectangular mandrel bent rails from Throttle Down Kustoms....they've done one set of custom rails for an FJ45 project. Start with the outside rails, add a cross member or two, and build from there....
IMO, do NOT start with a stock frame....too heavy and too flimsy for a from-scratch buggy....my plan is a 4.3-700-atlas with 7075 links and SAW airshocks over cruiser axles....part of it assume i scrap my existing FJ40 to scavenge some parts tho, which I haven't talked myself into quite yet....
__________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen - IH8MUD.com - ROCKCRAWLER.com - 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - 39" Pitbull Maddogs, 17x9 TrailReadys, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip, Ultimate Air, MobiArc, Optima RedTop
- 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech sliders, MetalTech tube front, MileMarker V10 MiFi, OME lift, IPOR rear & skid, 4x4Labs swings, INTI rack, dual Optima RedTops, 285 Guard Dog MT's w/ Kedge, Ultimate Air, Raingler Barrier
- 2009 buggy....designing... RockCrusher60's
- 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Hankook DynaPro ATM, KYB MonoMax, 4" exhaust
- 2008 32' ABU Gooseneck car hauler, 2000 Damon Hornet M-32F, 1997 Shadow Cruiser, 1997 14' car hauler
"There is a very fine line between hobby and mental illness."
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12-27-07, 04:14 PM
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| Creeper,
I can't image that you would be saving any money by building your own chassis. So unless you are looking for the zen like experience of building a chassis I think you are on the right track to just buy one. Making brackets and components is one thing - but to build a whole chassis is a huge process with big learning curves. I personally think buying a chassis from any one of the sponsors or venders here would be money well spent. Once you have the chassis it is pretty easy to mix and match or customize per your needs/budget.
I am looking forward to the build thread!
Andy
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12-27-07, 04:19 PM
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| | Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newberg, OR
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Originally Posted by awp_cruiser Creeper,
I can't image that you would be saving any money by building your own chassis. So unless you are looking for the zen like experience of building a chassis I think you are on the right track to just buy one. Making brackets and components is one thing - but to build a whole chassis is a huge process with big learning curves. I personally think buying a chassis from any one of the sponsors or venders here would be money well spent. Once you have the chassis it is pretty easy to mix and match or customize per your needs/budget.
I am looking forward to the build thread!
Andy | I agree... I just am wondering which chassis to go with.
__________________ Chad - Cascade Cruisers
KE7VSA - MetalTech
FZJ80 - 37's, lifted, locked, geared, cut and dented. Quote:
Originally Posted by bugsnbikes Dewd- You would bend those spindles if I tucked them into the passenger seat You are a candidate for a bobbed 80----not a high clearance bumper. | | |
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12-27-07, 04:27 PM
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| | procrastinating
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR
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| what's wrong with the one you sit in between now? | |
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12-27-07, 04:31 PM
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| | procrastinating
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR
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| hi-jack.. you still pullin that head tonight? | |
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12-27-07, 04:39 PM
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| | Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newberg, OR
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| Nothin is wrong with the 80... What's wrong with your 60?!?
Yep, head is being pulled tonight. I got beer if you want to come help!
__________________ Chad - Cascade Cruisers
KE7VSA - MetalTech
FZJ80 - 37's, lifted, locked, geared, cut and dented. Quote:
Originally Posted by bugsnbikes Dewd- You would bend those spindles if I tucked them into the passenger seat You are a candidate for a bobbed 80----not a high clearance bumper. | | |
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12-27-07, 05:29 PM
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| | procrastinating
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR
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| I'm just givin ya crap... I know what your getting at. A rock buggy chassis would be sweet. | |
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12-27-07, 05:34 PM
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| | procrastinating
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR
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| No go on tonight... | |
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12-27-07, 06:04 PM
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| | Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newberg, OR
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Originally Posted by brokenparts No go on tonight... | I see how you are... 
__________________ Chad - Cascade Cruisers
KE7VSA - MetalTech
FZJ80 - 37's, lifted, locked, geared, cut and dented. Quote:
Originally Posted by bugsnbikes Dewd- You would bend those spindles if I tucked them into the passenger seat You are a candidate for a bobbed 80----not a high clearance bumper. | | |
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12-31-07, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by woody lots of options for chassis out there....one of my favorites is still Twisted Customs...Blue Torch also does a nice one...
....part of it assume i scrap my existing FJ40 to scavenge some parts tho, which I haven't talked myself into quite yet.... |
Why scrap a rig that has been so 'gently' broke in?
X2 on the Twisted Custom chassis!
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12-31-07, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CrAwLoRaDo
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| Twisted customs chassis are sweet. Extream Engeering's wrath chassis are very nice as well and work very well. Check out Nicks 500hsp 4whlstr wrath chassis
I personally would change a few things about your build, build around an atlas and shoot for a wheel base a little shorter if is going to be a 2 seater. | |
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12-31-07, 10:55 AM
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#18 (permalink)
| | Forum Lifer
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newberg, OR
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| Yeah, I really would like to keep this Toyota running gear, but the 350/700R4/Atlas/Dana60s drivetrain def sounds like more fun!
__________________ Chad - Cascade Cruisers
KE7VSA - MetalTech
FZJ80 - 37's, lifted, locked, geared, cut and dented. Quote:
Originally Posted by bugsnbikes Dewd- You would bend those spindles if I tucked them into the passenger seat You are a candidate for a bobbed 80----not a high clearance bumper. | | |
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12-31-07, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CrAwLoRaDo
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| nothing wrong with the rest being toyota, 3.4 is a good motor, and if I had the option of supercharged 3.4 vs. 350 I would choose the yoter. If it is lite yota axles can work out and if you break them it isn't that big of a deal, but breaking t-cases really really sux, I know X3
The big thing is once you get dual yota cases built will all the "big" parts you are almost in as deep $$ wise as a atlas and you still can't front dig! | |
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12-31-07, 12:01 PM
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| | Benevolent Dictator
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI
Posts: 8,446
| my build will be a 4.3/700R/Atlas with a front Cruiser housing and a rear centered mini/Cruiser hybrid....despite my best efforts, I'm incapable of breaking my 30-spline Longfield setup...and believe me, I've tried....
__________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen - IH8MUD.com - ROCKCRAWLER.com - 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - 39" Pitbull Maddogs, 17x9 TrailReadys, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip, Ultimate Air, MobiArc, Optima RedTop
- 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech sliders, MetalTech tube front, MileMarker V10 MiFi, OME lift, IPOR rear & skid, 4x4Labs swings, INTI rack, dual Optima RedTops, 285 Guard Dog MT's w/ Kedge, Ultimate Air, Raingler Barrier
- 2009 buggy....designing... RockCrusher60's
- 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Hankook DynaPro ATM, KYB MonoMax, 4" exhaust
- 2008 32' ABU Gooseneck car hauler, 2000 Damon Hornet M-32F, 1997 Shadow Cruiser, 1997 14' car hauler
"There is a very fine line between hobby and mental illness."
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