Suzi Q Samurai buggy build

TBItoy · Jun 23, 2017

Its about distribution of reduction plus shock loading.

With the rear case in LO, the peak torque the drive train sees is at the output shafts, with the rear case in HI the rear case input & output shafts see the same torque. And the rear case input is smaller than the outputs, so it becomes the weak link.

44BRAND · Jun 23, 2017

TBItoy said:
Its about distribution of reduction plus shock loading.

With the rear case in LO, the peak torque the drive train sees is at the output shafts, with the rear case in HI the rear case input & output shafts see the same torque. And the rear case input is smaller than the outputs, so it becomes the weak link.

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clemsonjeep said:
Ahh I see. Not sure if this is right but it's how I perceive it. I think about it like pedaling a bicycle with the front on the largest sprocket and the rear on the smallest which makes it the hardest for the rider to pedal on flat ground. If that's the car when your tcase is in high range then it seems like it would put more stress on the input gear (crank on the bicycle).

Whatcha think?

Stuntman Autoworks · Jul 26, 2017

Getting closer, got the rear atlas support mocked up and roughed in. Working on the trans mount now but time is tough to come by.

Stuntman Autoworks · Oct 11, 2017

Well the Atlas went in. Took it to Dixie Run to tset it out. I'm really liking the new gearing options and I used the front dig a time or two on a couple sharp turns. All that and the piece of mind with it being a strong case made the upgrade worth all the work.

Stuntman Autoworks · Jul 11, 2018

Next upgrade before a breakage.
Solid knuckles and @4wheelsupply keyed arms.

Stuntman Autoworks · Sep 13, 2018

Pulled the old engine out in preparation for the new one.

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Stuntman Autoworks · Sep 14, 2018

In, just needs wiring and plumbing connections made.

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Stuntman Autoworks · Sep 17, 2018

Got it running Saturday, all that's left is relocating the intake into the cab area under the dash.

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Stuntman Autoworks · Sep 17, 2018

Also had my son out at the shop helping me the three days during the swap.

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ridered3 · Sep 18, 2018

Engine swap is looking cool, but its cooler that you have the little helper around too.

Stuntman Autoworks · Jan 12, 2021

Stuntman Autoworks · Jan 12, 2021

Cant believe it's been over 2years from updating this thread. Since the engine swap I have had to cut off the rear of the chassis and redesign it and I put a 14 bolt in the back after bending and spinning the rear 60 tubes.

Stuntman Autoworks · Jan 12, 2021

@MarsFab

ridered3 · Jan 13, 2021

Stuntman Autoworks said:
Cant believe it's been over 2years from updating this thread. Since the engine swap I have had to cut off the rear of the chassis and redesign it and I put a 14 bolt in the back after bending and spinning the rear 60 tubes.

Everything is looking good! What all is MarsFab working on?

The Luke · Jan 13, 2021

How about that freakin red suburban in the background?! Good grief

New tube work looks great man. That's an awesome little rig.

paradisepwoffrd · Jan 13, 2021

The Luke said:
How about that freakin red suburban in the background?! Good grief

New tube work looks great man. That's an awesome little rig.

That pic doesnt show the half of it.

MarsFab said:
Oh and someone asked about the suburban. It's.... uh.... a..... huge project I've been working on for a while now for a customer. Andy and I started it over a year ago. The specs are, 54's, super built 12v cummins, 5 ton Unimog portals, full chassis, cage, Hybrid exo, roof top tent, rear steer and thousands of other things. It's basically being built to drive cross country (yes on the highway LOL) as a no expense spared expedition vehicle.