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IH8MUD Lifer
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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... |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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__________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html |
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Beagles Rule!
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How much of the build do you want to do on your own?
__________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) FJ40.5 Build - http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...ly-begins.html http://www.fcfabrication.com/ |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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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.
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IH8MUD Lifer
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I will if you start with a FJ-60 base...
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: near my girls
Posts: 590
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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 __________________ if you can cut a Tcase in half with a cheap circular saw you can do anything. BIG WAGONS RULE |
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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 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust Forum Questions? Click Here! 'America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.' Abraham Lincoln |
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Rookie with a torch.
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Seattle
Posts: 281
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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 __________________ 1973 FJ40 - Rimrock - 2 FJ40 - 0 |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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IH8MUD Lifer
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what's wrong with the one you sit in between now?
__________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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hi-jack.. you still pullin that head tonight?
__________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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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! |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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I'm just givin ya crap... I know what your getting at. A rock buggy chassis would be sweet.
__________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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No go on tonight...
__________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html |
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dallas
Posts: 52
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Why scrap a rig that has been so 'gently' broke in? X2 on the Twisted Custom chassis! Jimbro |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CrAwLoRaDo
Posts: 1,612
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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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IH8MUD Lifer
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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!
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CrAwLoRaDo
Posts: 1,612
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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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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 1974 FJ40 'The Raisin' - Pitbull Rockers, 30-spline Longfields, SOA - 1/4 ellip 1996 FZJ80 'Gretchen' - MetalTech, ARB, OME, IPOR, 4x4Labs 2003 2500HD Duramax - Edge/Juice/Attitude, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 4" exhaust Forum Questions? Click Here! 'America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.' Abraham Lincoln |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: in a house
Posts: 1,585
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Tfab in tahoe city
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: burbank ca
Posts: 666
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my buggy is all toyota drivetrain and people still think its a stock 40
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what he said
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 11,207
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You do know what is going to happen dontcha? You are gonna build the buggy the way you just described and then kill axles left and right. You HAVE the D60 stuff. Use it silly ![]() And CoolCruiser, what buggy exactly are you talking about? __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game." |
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: burbank ca
Posts: 666
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the caddy on dubs foolio
__________________ anti-christ of cruiserheads |
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IH8MUD Lifer
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I tried the buggy with Toyota stuff thing and it just does not pay off in the long run.
I was running the 2.7 Taco motor (excellent buggy motor), W56 tranny, Dual Marlins with stock inthe reduction and 4.7 in the rear case with Longfield 4340 output shaft. I broke the Tcase 4 times starting with the small inputs all the way to the Longfield "bulletproof" output shaft. I never broke the Tacoma 8.4 rear with the Polyperformance axles. So, do the Toyota thing, but stick an Atlas in there. I would do a 3.4/Auto/Atlas 4 speed/Toy Front with Diamond housing and 8.4 with Diamond housing rear. I speak from experience here and this will save you money in the long run. Finally, Woody....4.3's are gay. Get a V8 and stop fucking around with that motor. |
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada
Posts: 3,831
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Its kinda pricey but is the 4 litre lexus motor becoming popular in the buggy scene? |