Stephen21
Loves Light Bars
Hey Everyone.
I have the bug.... I need to build a buggy.
I have been researching chassis, suspension and drivetrain options. I have been looking at one ton trucks to use as a donor for drivetrain and whatever else I may be able to re-task.
Then I had the thought: Could I take a 1 ton truck and remove cab & bed, Bob the frame as tight as I can and build the rest with DOM tube??
To be clear, I am thinking of a 4 link on the rear and remove as much frame rail as I can. Similar out front but cut the frame rails just forward of the engine mount.
It would certainly be a little heavier than a scratch built chassis.
Is this a reasonable project for my first buggy? What do you all think?
Thanks.
S.
I have the bug.... I need to build a buggy.
I have been researching chassis, suspension and drivetrain options. I have been looking at one ton trucks to use as a donor for drivetrain and whatever else I may be able to re-task.
Then I had the thought: Could I take a 1 ton truck and remove cab & bed, Bob the frame as tight as I can and build the rest with DOM tube??
To be clear, I am thinking of a 4 link on the rear and remove as much frame rail as I can. Similar out front but cut the frame rails just forward of the engine mount.
It would certainly be a little heavier than a scratch built chassis.
Is this a reasonable project for my first buggy? What do you all think?
Thanks.
S.