Kid crawler

Eddyj · Feb 14, 2021

I need some Toyota hub centric spacers if anyone has some to sell. Those newer aluminum rims have all the backspaces

Beerj · Feb 14, 2021

Eddyj said:
I need some Toyota hub centric spacers if anyone has some to sell. Those newer aluminum rims have all the backspaces

Just flip them around backwards

Eddyj · Feb 14, 2021

That was discussed

Eddyj · Jun 28, 2022

In a weird turn of events this thing should be ready for a test drive within a month or two. No thanks to myself. I suckered a friend into working on it and he is killing it. Updates and pics soon

ridered3 · Jun 28, 2022

Eddyj said:
In a weird turn of events this thing should be ready for a test drive within a month or two. No thanks to myself. I suckered a friend into working on it and he is killing it. Updates and pics soon

That's awesome and can't wait to see what you've been up to.

Eddyj · Jun 28, 2022

Me? I've been working my ass off trying to keep my business alive. Luckily through this forum I've met some good people and one of them is finishing this up. I've abandoned the super cheap budget and dump a little cash into parts.

Eddyj · Jun 28, 2022

No service where I'm working to load pics

Dlusco · Jun 28, 2022

Eddyj said:
I'm looking at getting a little rig for my daughter to drive. I really don't like having my kids in my buggy cause the guy that built it is an idiot and did not take safety into consideration. Ask anyone who has rode in the passenger seat. I'm not looking to build a full on kids buggy yet until I know she is really interested. For some reason I'm hung up on trackers. Seem like a good starting point plus you can always go toy axles later. I've got no experience with trackers except they seem to be overpriced. I've also noticed the 1999 and up hardtops are cheaper than the 1998 and older soft tops.
Any info on these little units I'd appreciate.
I got one lined up cheap from a buddy but it's a 5 speed which may be a lot for an 11year olds first shitbox.

They are great starter vehicle's I have had Samurai's over the years all got swapped to the tracker motors 1.6 16v or 8v they have a decent auto trans as well and you can build them into a good little crawl rig I also work at petroworks for a bit

GrandpaGary · Jun 30, 2022

Eddyj said:
Suggestions?
I've seen a couple people bouncing around in trackers. I figured a toy front axle and rock out after she learns to drive.
Side note: she just yelled at me cause I'm looking for an automatic, she just told me she ain't no sissy girl and can learn to drive a stick.
She's 11...

Ok, this girl totally rocks! ( coming from a Father of 2 girls and Grandfather of 4 girls!

Eddyj · Aug 9, 2022

ridered3 · Aug 9, 2022

@Eddyj progress is looking good :dblthumb:

Eddyj · Oct 20, 2022

Lil hookers

ridered3 · Oct 25, 2022

Eddyj said:
Lil hookers
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What size and brand are those?

Eddyj · Oct 25, 2022

32x10.50r15
Maxxis rampage fury (I believe). 8 ply radial
They are the takeoffs of the newest 4 cylinder Rzr. So they should be available on marketplace next year or so. Problem is everyone does burnouts first thing with their $35k golf cart when they lease one from the dealership.

ridered3 · Oct 25, 2022

Eddyj said:
32x10.50r15
Maxxis rampage fury (I believe). 8 ply radial
They are the takeoffs of the newest 4 cylinder Rzr. So they should be available on marketplace next year or so. Problem is everyone does burnouts first thing with their $35k golf cart when they lease one from the dealership.

Very cool and they look wicked.

Eddyj · Oct 25, 2022

Yeah I think, if one was so inclined, you could take a oscillating cut off tool to them and really get ignorant.

ridered3 · Oct 25, 2022

Eddyj said:
Yeah I think, if one was so inclined, you could take a oscillating cut off tool to them and really get ignorant.

Love the use of oscillating and ignorant in the same sentence. :dblthumb:

Eddyj · Oct 26, 2022

I'm a wordsmith

Eddyj · Nov 20, 2022

First off thanks everyone that made yesterday possible.
Someone donated a running vehicle to a 11 year old girl they never met.

Someone stopped on a 1000 mile trip and hauled the tracker home for me.

Someone answered 1002 stupid questions to help me understand toyota and samurai world… still not sure I understand it.

Someone let me destroy their garage for a week.

Someone donated rims.

Someone donated an entire buggy to use for parts

Someone used their free time this summer to get this little rig where we can take it wheeling.

Everyone who helped do this for my daughter I am truly in your debt.
I didn't put names because these guys didn't do it for credit or money. Almost everyone who helped got to be there on her first ride. We wheeled for 3 hours and drove it back on the trailer. I would say it was a huge success. Only problem is she drives like her dad…