Nice. I'm jealousdoesn't sound like you have many things to tinker with
I'm sure more bugs will show up as I get it out more.
Sure felt good to take it out and test it!
Time for a Four Seater - Buggy Build
- Thread starter Herzog
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I'm sure more bugs will show up as I get it out more.
Sure felt good to take it out and test it!
RockMonkey
Suddenly Enthusiastic
Sweet! I know it's nice to get out and drive it. Any chance of a trail run before 2012?
sixstringsteve
Well-Known Member
- Location
- UT
the rig looks amazing. Congrats on the shakedown run.
Probably not, too much going on with the holidays and such.
Thanks Bart!
Thanks Steve!
1995zj
I'm addicted
- Location
- Herriman, UT
Awesome Shane!!! Looks great!
xtremexj
Active Member
- Location
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
1995zj
I'm addicted
- Location
- Herriman, UT
Shane, how much tube did you end up using for your chassis? Do you know what your buggy weighs in at now?
I ended up with a measurement of 1600lbs sprung weight (everything supported by the coils). I have no idea what the final ground weight is with the axles and tires.
I want to say 11 twenty to twenty-four foot lengths of 1.75"x0.120 DOM, minus scrap. I originally had 13 sticks and used one for a cage in a neighbors sami and I have 1 left over.
Sounds like you are mulling something over.
I want to say 11 twenty to twenty-four foot lengths of 1.75"x0.120 DOM, minus scrap. I originally had 13 sticks and used one for a cage in a neighbors sami and I have 1 left over.
Sounds like you are mulling something over.
1995zj
I'm addicted
- Location
- Herriman, UT
How did you go about measuring your sprung weight? Awesome, thanks for the info
Yeah......but first I gotta have a place to build it
Yeah......but first I gotta have a place to build it
RockMonkey
Suddenly Enthusiastic
How did you go about measuring your sprung weight? Awesome, thanks for the info
Yeah......but first I gotta have a place to build it
Sprung weight is super easy to measure on a vehicle with coilovers. Just measure how many inches the springs are compressed and multiply that by the spring rate.
1995zj
I'm addicted
- Location
- Herriman, UT
Ah yeah, I was thinking he measured it before he put the springs on.
New rear seat belts. These are awesome. I had the large 3" web belts in the back before but they just don't fit the kids very well at all and are really uncomfortable for them. I found these seat belts at summitracing that have the standard latch and the shoulders are integrated so it's really easy to get the kids in and out and they will always have their shoulder harness's on.
The length of the harness indicated to me that they were supposed to mount on the floor, which is a big no-no so I modified them to properly mount behind the seat.
The length of the harness indicated to me that they were supposed to mount on the floor, which is a big no-no so I modified them to properly mount behind the seat.
I Lean Plasma Services Incorporated cut me out some bungie / gear strap tabs thingies. These will be nice for strapping down tools & gear in the cargo area.
Finally made a roof. I'm actually thinking about putting some really dark window tint on the roof. Enough to keep the sun off but also be able to see above. Might be cool!?
Changing my mind too often...
Desert tan or candy red/orange.
I think I'm going with desert this time.
Finally made a roof. I'm actually thinking about putting some really dark window tint on the roof. Enough to keep the sun off but also be able to see above. Might be cool!?
Changing my mind too often...
Desert tan or candy red/orange.
I think I'm going with desert this time.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Desert tan would be badass, that's what I vote for! Roof looks great... hell, the whole buggy looks great. You've really outdone yourself on this one, it's amazing.
I think the desert tan will be cool too. Definitely a change, I think I got tired of the red/orange thing.
When I started on it, I had my fingers crossed that it would come out looking good. I extremely happy with how it's turned out, superstition must have paid off.
Thanks!!
- Location
- Orange County, CA
Awesome job!