1/2 Ton Buggy Build

[RangerSVT]

It's not a bad piece, but Solid has one thats 1/4" thicker at about $30 cheaper...


SVT

 

[97TrailRigDD]

I got it because with 1.5" dom tie rod there is no room for a thicker cover or I would have gotten a 3/8 ruffstuff cover like I have on the 8.8.

 

[brinker88]

I'd look into the Solid (axle industries) diff cover. My local 4x4 shop sells them for $65.00 and broncograveyard.com has them for $75.

There should be more than enough room with that cover.

 

[railman]

I have the Solid diff cover too....have plenty of room for the DOM...but then it is on a D60

l8r, John

 

[brinker88]

Oh, stop braggin bc your rig's overweight. Granted, dis here's 'Merica, but I still like a slim light beautifully lined companion to ride

 

[97TrailRigDD]

Installed the super joints in the chromoly shafts.

 

[97TrailRigDD]

Got the shafts in and spindles on but the wheel bearings are bad and rotors are more grooved then I thought so I need to get some new ones.

 

[97TrailRigDD]

Finally sitting on 4 tires. New brakes wheels bearings and warn hubs.

 

[RangerSVT]

I still see jackstands holding it up Good progress so far...


SVT

 

[97TrailRigDD]

Added the tie rod and track bar.

 

[97TrailRigDD]

78/79 f150 4wd steering box.

 

[97TrailRigDD]

 

[scooter]

Your building buggy,,,,,,, and its going to have a steering box, not full hydo????!!!!

I really think you will regret not going hydro.

 

[97TrailRigDD]

Your building buggy,,,,,,, and its going to have a steering box, not full hydo????!!!!

I really think you will regret not going hydro.

I guess I should've added low budget to the title. Full hydro is about $1500. And if going full hydro I should have went triangulated 4-link front and rear another $2000, because I don't know how well panhard bars and full hydro go together. The total price when I'm done if I stick to the plan will be about $5000.

Oh yeah if I did all that I should have went 60's. That is why I don't have a build thread on Pirate

And hydro assist can always be added later

 

[Kyle M.]

Tons can be added too....