Throwing in the towel - my MarsFab buggy build

untchabl · Jul 2, 2021

ridered3 said:
Looking good. What size is that fuel cell?

It's a 5 gallon. We didn't like the dimensions on any of the other plastic cells that we found. An 8 gallon would have been perfect for what I wanted capacity wise but not size/shape wise.

TMac said:
When I built my cooler mount I also built a Jerry can holder to attach to it. Just a thought in case you like some of the bigger parks like windrock

That's the plan, already have a 2.5 gallon fuel jug that's going to be able to be mounted in the storage area for the bigger parks like Windrock. I've got 2 buddies with basically the same exact drivetrain setup I have and they don't go thru 5 gallons in a day.

ridered3 · Jul 3, 2021

untchabl said:
It's a 5 gallon. We didn't like the dimensions on any of the other plastic cells that we found. An 8 gallon would have been perfect for what I wanted capacity wise but not size/shape wise.

That's the plan, already have a 2.5 gallon fuel jug that's going to be able to be mounted in the storage area for the bigger parks like Windrock. I've got 2 buddies with basically the same exact drivetrain setup I have and they don't go thru 5 gallons in a day.

untchabl · Jul 8, 2021

Swaybar, rear shock mounts and exhaust done. I had this Magnaflow single in, dual out muffler from a 99 Trans Am laying around and I asked Chris to see how it would look on the buggy. Don't see too many buggies with dual exhaust out the back, especially not a 4 cylinder. Hopefully with the bullet muffler and the Magnaflow, the exhaust will sound good and not be too loud.

Chris is absolutely killing it on the buggy. I like clean and simple but wanted the buggy to stand out and have some uniqueness. Couldn't be any happier with how it's turning out.

Blase · Jul 9, 2021

Looks great!! Can't wait to see what's next.

ridered3 · Jul 9, 2021

Curious how the exhaust will sound but that backend looks great.

untchabl · Jul 9, 2021

I'm curious as well. Hoping it won't be raspy since it's got 2 mufflers.

untchabl · Jul 19, 2021

It's off the fab table and later this week I'm taking him the links and it will be a roller.

Bebop · Jul 20, 2021

That thing is pimp !

jeeptj99 · Jul 20, 2021

Bebop said:
That thing is pimp !

you can't like it, it doesnt have 1000000hp and tons

untchabl · Jul 21, 2021

It's officially a roller. 14" belly height at full bump on 39's.

untchabl · Jul 22, 2021

Few pics in the shop to give it more of a size reference next to a huge Suburban Chris is building for another guy.

Blase · Jul 22, 2021

Looks bad ass. Is Chris taking it all the way to completion?

untchabl · Jul 22, 2021

Blase said:
Looks bad ass. Is Chris taking it all the way to completion?

He is doing everything except painting it and wiring.

untchabl · Jul 23, 2021

Wish I could have spent the $$ on a Warn RC9.0 instead of the M8000, it would have shown off more of this badass grill.

TBItoy · Jul 23, 2021

cut down the 8K to a comp size. It aint hard

CarolinaCrawler1 · Jul 23, 2021

I would love to see some of the Warn Axon winches move over to some of the lightweight buggies.

untchabl · Aug 18, 2021

All the tube work is done. Carrier bearing is mounted. Steering column is mounted. Steering reservoir is mounted. Took a few pics at close to ride height. Still have a lot to do but a few steps closer.

Blase · Aug 20, 2021

Very cool. What are you using for the brakes? Looks like a factory brake bracket cut down? Really liking how this buggy is turning out.

offroadman83 · Aug 20, 2021

Sick azz build!! Love it! Chassis is awesome!

untchabl · Aug 20, 2021

Blase said:
Very cool. What are you using for the brakes? Looks like a factory brake bracket cut down? Really liking how this buggy is turning out.

Rear brakes are GM metric (80's Monte Carlo) calipers and 90's GM 1500 rotors with Sky's Off-road brackets. Front is 99 Tacoma rotors and calipers with Front Range Off-road brackets.

Master cylinder and booster is stock 99 Tracker from the drivetrain donor.