Zuk Buggy 2.0

paradisepwoffrd · Jun 20, 2017

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LightBnDr said:
No joke that's pretty much what I run. No air bumps though

I don't wanna run N2. I just wanna run compressed air with a dryer maybe to keep moisture down. Wanna keep monies low

Yeah. Could run a scuba tank converted to CO2 also, fairly cheap.

fl-krawler · Jun 24, 2017

Are you using an alignment bar or anything to set the "C"s up on the housing so that the camber etc is correct. Mine have just enough slop in them that I am having to make some pucks for my alignment bar before I weld them in

sleepsontoilet · Jun 24, 2017

I had some help with them, but short answer is no. I used an angle finder in a million directions and kept spot welding it until it didn't move. I checked it after each pass, and it stayed where I put it. Maybe it'll be a complete failure, maybe it'll be the most amazing rig around. I'm hoping it's the latter molaugh

sleepsontoilet · Jun 26, 2017

Started on the door/console bars, then took advantage of RuffStuff's Father's Day sale. Hope to get it tabbed out and start skinning the interior.

sleepsontoilet · Jul 9, 2017

Got lucky and had a heads up on psc scratch and dent sale. Also got in the radiator, unfortunately I found out the uppers hit the flipped 3rd when I was measuring for Branik shafts.

Picked up some used Howe reservoirs from Hardline

Brakes came in from Kartek

Fuel cell and starting plumbing

Grabbed some aluminum

mcutler · Jul 9, 2017

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Let the fun begin

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sleepsontoilet · Jul 9, 2017

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mcutler said:
Let the fun begin

How much for you to come to Tejas for the weekend? I'll even put food and drink in you in a romantic manner. molaugh

mcutler · Jul 9, 2017

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sleepsontoilet said:
How much for you to come to Tejas for the weekend? I'll even put food and drink in you in a romantic manner.

Lmao. You can skip the romance. If we were closer I'd do it for ya cheap enough.

Matt

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lowbudgetjunk · Jul 9, 2017

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I am excited to see how this one is gonna go.....keep up the good work

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LightBnDr · Jul 10, 2017

Agreed. This rig is pretty slick. Skins and interior were pretty meticulous for me. Yet at the end I felt like I could have done better. Lol

Can't wait to see it done and get some performance feedback

Since I don't own a Sami or yota I don't expect to see it in person unless it's an accident.

sleepsontoilet · Jul 10, 2017

LightBnDr said:
Agreed. This rig is pretty slick. Skins and interior were pretty meticulous for me. Yet at the end I felt like I could have done better. Lol

Can't wait to see it done and get some performance feedback

Since I don't own a Sami or yota I don't expect to see it in person unless it's an accident.

I don't venture too far from Mason, Tx but am planning a trip east. I've always wanted to come see AOP, Chocloco, cable hill, boat ramp, etc. I also want to finally check out Hot Springs.

LightBnDr · Jul 11, 2017

Don't say "come see" like I live out east and your gonna visit me.

I live 5hrs from mason, we'll come see you

Rigs coming along well

Bebop · Jul 11, 2017

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sleepsontoilet said:
I'll even put food and drink in you in a romantic manner.

Old school PBB stuff right there ;D

sleepsontoilet · Jul 20, 2017

LightBnDr said:
Don't say "come see" like I live out east and your gonna visit me.

I live 5hrs from mason, we'll come see you

Rigs coming along well

Hahaha. It would be a blast to have finished and be able to bring here. Spent the day hiking El Yunque Rainforest.

LightBnDr · Jul 21, 2017

Dang. That's freakin gorgeous. Your boys go with you?

Awesome memories there

sleepsontoilet · Jul 21, 2017

LightBnDr said:
Dang. That's freakin gorgeous. Your boys go with you?

Awesome memories there

They're at their mothers for the summer break unfortunately, and don't come back until Aug 5th. I've never been away from them this long and it sucks, but I still want them to have a relationship with their mother too so I have to share.

LightBnDr · Jul 21, 2017

Hurts my heart to hear that. I know exactly how you feel

How's that build coming along?

sleepsontoilet · Jul 22, 2017

LightBnDr said:
Hurts my heart to hear that. I know exactly how you feel

How's that build coming along?

A bunch of parts came in the week before the trip, just have to start on the little things. I mismeasured the outers and ended up 72" WMS. I keep debating if its worth it to cut off a C and lose 4" or just enjoy the stability. I'll end up around 86" outside of the tires, which nixes some of the smaller enclosed trailers and work and plays I'm looking at.

fl-krawler · Jul 22, 2017

The extra width will enable you to have sharper steering, and give you more room around the rear seat. I'm 89" wide on 45" tires, and I had to limit my rear steer at 40* to keep the tires out of the rear seats.

sleepsontoilet · Jul 29, 2017

fl-krawler said:
The extra width will enable you to have sharper steering, and give you more room around the rear seat. I'm 89" wide on 45" tires, and I had to limit my rear steer at 40* to keep the tires out of the rear seats.

I bought a set of used Raceline DCs on Facebook that have 6.5" backspacing, for now I'm going to leave it alone.

Nothing noticeable but I tinkered for a bit today. Got all the portal gusset bolts drilled and tapped today, fuel cell mount, Brave Motorsports pcm mount tucked away nicely, and welded in some diff fill plugs. Trying to decide between angle iron to mount a basket over the cell later, or just some flat bar across the top of the cell.

Didn't really like leaving the buggy in the open when going on long trips out of state, so I picked up a used 4 month old 24' V-nose enclosed.