Rock and trail bouncer build advice

[Dingdongdingding]

Hi I'm wanting to build a rock bouncer but I'm new to vehicle fabrication and offroading. I plan on welding a mild steel frame together. I'm thinking an np435 for the trans. I've heard great about Rockwell 2.5s for axles so I'm considering using those since they're robust and fairly simple to maintain. I'm wanting to use a carburated engine to keep the build simple and so set up is a little faster and I can work on the engine itself being more simple. Im considering a carburated Chevy 350 small block v8. Not sure what 4x4 set up I want to use yet. I don't even know exactly how everything would mount yet as far as measurements go so that's hard to figure out what 4x4 set up would work for me. I'm wanting to mainly use this bouncer/buggy off-road not on anything too steep really but I would like it to at least be capable of a decent climb or some crawling. I would also however like it have the capability to be taken on road legally eventually so I don't have to haul it places. It would be nice if it would be capable of a top speed of 120 or over. Like I said I don't know if this combo of core parts would mesh well for this or if anyone has any other suggestions within that price range. 350 motor can be found used for 1k and under. 1k and under for used Rockwell axles. Under 800 for an np435 trans. Any advice or input would be appreciated thanks

 

[ranger11]

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[Eddyj]

Pirate4x4.com has a lot of this info with experts that can help you. Good luck

 

[Forbanger]

NP465 would be better for fast shifting

 

[Eddyj]

NP465 would be better for fast shifting

 

[Zjman]

Build it and they will cum


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[poolman]

Batman Will?

 

[mdo817]

Panty Dropper is being dreamed up.

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[mrdrinksalil]

This sounds like an unstoppable combo. I'd look into running Thornbirds. You'll thank me later.


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[The Luke]

Thornburds. You'll win every race ever.

 

[CHASMAN9]

Hi I'm wanting to build a rock bouncer but I'm new to vehicle fabrication and offroading. I plan on welding a mild steel frame together. I'm thinking an np435 for the trans. I've heard great about Rockwell 2.5s for axles so I'm considering using those since they're robust and fairly simple to maintain. I'm wanting to use a carburated engine to keep the build simple and so set up is a little faster and I can work on the engine itself being more simple. Im considering a carburated Chevy 350 small block v8. Not sure what 4x4 set up I want to use yet. I don't even know exactly how everything would mount yet as far as measurements go so that's hard to figure out what 4x4 set up would work for me. I'm wanting to mainly use this bouncer/buggy off-road not on anything too steep really but I would like it to at least be capable of a decent climb or some crawling. I would also however like it have the capability to be taken on road legally eventually so I don't have to haul it places. It would be nice if it would be capable of a top speed of 120 or over. Like I said I don't know if this combo of core parts would mesh well for this or if anyone has any other suggestions within that price range. 350 motor can be found used for 1k and under. 1k and under for used Rockwell axles. Under 800 for an np435 trans. Any advice or input would be appreciated thanks

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[RustyC]

NP435 + rockwells (6.72) + 42" tires @ 120 mph = 6451 rpm at the flywheel.

 

[Eddyj]

NP435 + rockwells (6.72) + 42" tires @ 120 mph = 6451 rpm at the flywheel.

Reported

#mantranny
#rockwellsmatter

 

[Forbanger]

I'm really disappointed in Tony B. I really thought he would have a good answer!

 

[poolman]

Reported

#mantranny
#rockwellsmatter

Did you just post #mantranny??

 

[EddieHall]

Hell I just wanna see rocks cursing down the road at 120+
Guess that's y his screen name is dingdong

 

[money_pit_yj]

Hi I'm wanting to build a rock bouncer but I'm new to vehicle fabrication and offroading. I plan on welding a mild steel frame together. I'm thinking an np435 for the trans. I've heard great about Rockwell 2.5s for axles so I'm considering using those since they're robust and fairly simple to maintain. I'm wanting to use a carburated engine to keep the build simple and so set up is a little faster and I can work on the engine itself being more simple. Im considering a carburated Chevy 350 small block v8. Not sure what 4x4 set up I want to use yet. I don't even know exactly how everything would mount yet as far as measurements go so that's hard to figure out what 4x4 set up would work for me. I'm wanting to mainly use this bouncer/buggy off-road not on anything too steep really but I would like it to at least be capable of a decent climb or some crawling. I would also however like it have the capability to be taken on road legally eventually so I don't have to haul it places. It would be nice if it would be capable of a top speed of 120 or over. Like I said I don't know if this combo of core parts would mesh well for this or if anyone has any other suggestions within that price range. 350 motor can be found used for 1k and under. 1k and under for used Rockwell axles. Under 800 for an np435 trans. Any advice or input would be appreciated thanks

I have a similar set up in my uncles yota on 38s. It is a legend, it has never been stuck and even went though a pond. You gotta make sure you have double hump heads on your 350 and bore it .30 over. Keep us posted. Don't pay attention to hatters, their just jelly that there keyboard won't wheel half the places you will take you're buggy. The trick, even before you buy the first part is to name it...You should call it Pegasus or Qilin

 

[alscott]

I'm really disappointed in Tony B. I really thought he would have a good answer!

He is to busy getting beat by old guys in corvettes to comment on this forum.