My 321 Build

[caglezxj]

Do they make those for dana 44?

Yep, pre-orders now... https://www.rcvperformance.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=67&osCsid=8fa35d926d1f647ab642bd9c9a63cb72

 

[HotRodpayton]

Well did you get it????

 

[caglezxj]

Like to say thanks to everyone at WITC for helping load the buggy. It is really light but still work for a Sunday...

My cooler is open to all you next ride...

 

[HotRodpayton]

Good deal man

 

[caglezxj]

Here is some more shots on the trailer. I am carrying it to work tomorrow to show it off. Then it is to the drawing board. Got a pretty good bit of stuff to get done before the 24th. I will be down for a few weeks but got some friends that is going to help do some of the wiring and stuff while I am in a neck brace... I will be drinking my beer through a straw...

Friends kids..

Blinging Spidertrax brakes and wildwood calipers

 

[BamaTJ]

Looks really bangin Josh! Congrats man can't wait to see it finished

 

[caglezxj]

Here is a side shot with seat in place...

Front shot...

Another side shot. I measured around 115" wheel base. It is probably about 117"

That's it for tonight maybe more in a few days... Thanks for all the comments guys..

 

[zukiscott]

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[hinton]

i really like the 321 buggy's in a way i wish i had one instead of my yj, cant wait to see more pics and also it finshed, i envy you :****:

 

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[caglezxj]

I got all the interior removed and the Art Carr Shifter Installed. I started looking at the Atlas Shifters but don't believe I got all my linkage parts. I also believe I will have to have a double front drive shaft to clear the floor pans. I will know more about the driveshaft tomorrow. And will get some more pictures.

 

[CHASMAN9]

What the hell is the wheelbase on the freight train? She looks long and strong and ready to get it on. Awesome rig Josh.

 

[RCV PERFORMANCE]

here are some axles

WOW those are some beautiful axles!

Thanks EOR! Did you have any video links of the buggy?

 

[caglezxj]

The wheel base is going to be 117" . I am waiting on some axle seals before I install them.

RCV Performance check out www.tnorvforum.comhttp://http:// . There is some videos there of Gus's Buggy front and rear RCV Axles.

Gus on Flipper 9/13

Gus on the left side of Axle

Thanks for a great products. Can't wait to have my buggy running and put these axles to the test.

Josh

 

[caglezxj]

So got home today and got my rear drive shaft finished and painted. I also decided to start tackling the rear high steer arms. I have the older Spidertrax knuckles that has to have arms welded on. However after talking to Jimmy he said that he didn't really care for the design of the new ones. I am using 1/2" steel plate. I will box it into the knuckle with 1/4" and then weld 1/4 over the 1/2" . This will give me a 3/4" thick high steer arm that is boxed into the knuckle. So it should hold up to all the rock bouncing.

Cleaned Knuckle

Cut out design in cardboard

Torched out design in 1/2 steel plate

Welded Arm to knuckle

Both sides are both welded in place. I got to get some more steel tomorrow to box it all in and finish it up.

 

[crawler1]

New or old spidertrax they still work very well . looking pretty good.

 

[wontwork]

This is gona be a nice ride.

 

[HotRodpayton]

What size joints in the shafts?

 

[caglezxj]

What size joints in the shafts?

3/4" heims on the tie rod.

 

[caglezxj]

Made 1 change to my design. I took and bent the arm in 1.5" so it would clear the tires on the outside of the arm. These turned out real nice.

Cardboard Templates....

High Steer Arms boxed into the knuckles 100%. Also 1/4" plate cut for added beef. I drilled a plug weld hole just for added security

Here is some finished pictures.

I plan on getting the rear coilovers on tomorrow...