Plowboy Rebuild - KOH Prep 2015

Mortalis5509 · Jan 18, 2015

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al1tonyota said:
Emc= every man challenge good shocks dependable parts from a vendor cage that passes tech hold it wfo as much as you can!

Even the emc has some really built cars that could make a good run in the 4400 event.

screamn56 · Jan 18, 2015

Correct take a look at Eric miller's Cherokee. They sold it for 50k. So how do u compete with something like that. I would bet your looking at 15k for the trip.

wizzo · Jan 18, 2015

If yall are serious about giving racing a try, look into ecors, dirt riot, arc's new go fast events. Try something some what local. You can get a taste of endurance racing with out breaking the bank, too bad. I promise you will spend more than you thought you ever would just prepping your rig.

Sorry to contribute to the derail.

Good luck team plow boy! Can't wait to see how it performs this go around.

xjpaddler · Jan 18, 2015

One major thing most folks do not realize is what it takes to truly pass tech for a koh/ ultra event!!! I would say 90% of the south east rigs are not even close. I have been looking and reading through the rules over the past 6 moths or so, and its a major undertakeing.
The next rig that i build for myself, will be built to pass tech, at some point i want to make a shot at the koh race. It has kinda become a goal for myself, build a budget rig, qualify at one of the regional races, and then just try to finish KOH. As others have said, sorry about the threadjack.

WOD looks to be foing an awsome job on the plowboy rebuild, very excited to see it run KOH, but just as excited to see the dufference in how it performs on the hills with the new stance and suspension geometry.

lowbudgetjunk · Jan 20, 2015

Hell, I'm all about this build. I watched and watched to try and get a glimpse of the big green beast in the desert. I hope to see him onscreen and finish this year.

Irony, yes. But, the hidden costs of entry fees, campground, food, etc, etc. Fifteen grand plus all the things needed to ride sounds like a good starting point. You can get rough estimates on cheaper ultra 4 cars, parts, fuel, etc.

The reason I ask, is to get an idea for the future. I have no hobbies besides off roading and I am finally starting to make a few extra bucks. I would like to have some kind of number to get to that would at least allow me to try and compete. It wasn't supposed to derail, but I guess I did.

Now back to work, just a small number of days before the big show! Go team Plowboy, go!

BEATIN35S · Jan 20, 2015

From TN fuel last year was was about 1700 each way. A 6 man camper was 1100 delivered and picked up on the lake bed. Dumping the camper was 75 and water was 80 had to do that at least 1 time on the lake bed. Plus food plus any extra you spen d that's a rough quick run down. That was pulling 2 buggies and a rzr out there driving straight through.

Adam you and your guys are doing a great job on the rererebuild. See you in California

lowbudgetjunk · Jan 20, 2015

My derails over....where's the new paint?

alehandro3 · Jan 20, 2015

Any chance ya'll could weigh the finished axles, or have a good guess on what they weigh? I'm just curious to seeing what a built, retubed and trussed front 14 bolt with 2.5 ton outers compares to a stock front rockwell.

payne97 · Jan 23, 2015

Any pic of it back together or updates

wizzo · Jan 23, 2015

this pic was posted on FB this morning

jp fan · Jan 23, 2015

I would have not guessed a electric water pump for a KOH rig

FlatlandFSJ · Jan 23, 2015

Im pretty sure that electric pump has been holding strong on that motor for sometime now, if there is one thing that is pure beef on plowboy its that 454 for sure.

payne97 · Jan 24, 2015

I think it bigger than a 454 now

Pumpkin · Jan 25, 2015

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I think plow boy 2 has bigger but I was thinking this one was still 454

WideOpenDesign · Jan 27, 2015

Been busy in the shop, but the rig is getting the final details wrapped up and going to be sent West!

Updated rear of the chassis with plenty of bracing

43" SX stickies and 20" Raceline double beadlocks, stuffed with Tireballs

The Ouverson knuckles feature a double shear steering arm

Newly rebuild Dart 454 purrs like a kitten... well a really angry loud kitten.

Rear is coming together well

CHASMAN9 · Jan 27, 2015

WideOpenDesign said:
Been busy in the shop, but the rig is getting the final details wrapped up and going to be sent West!

Updated rear of the chassis with plenty of bracing

43" SX stickies and 20" Raceline double beadlocks, stuffed with Tireballs

The Ouverson knuckles feature a double shear steering arm

Newly rebuild Dart 454 purrs like a kitten... well a really angry loud kitten.

Rear is coming together well