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JustBuggy
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Damn that is a mighty fine looking set of trailing arms! I want a set just like that!!!!
What are they made from, mild steel, Chrome Moly, ????? |
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northstarbeetle
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arms are made from 1 1/4 mild steel .120 sidewall..
 ok welding session 2 is done finally and i had to post quick pics while im putting it back together... finally i have a roller!!! ill be doing sheetmetal work and getting the linkage for the clutch lined out.. mount trans back in and measure and order cable shifter!!
 ill take a few more pics when i get trans mounted!!
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KettleCornGuy
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You wont even have to paint that bug for it to look nice. Looks nice already.
Matt
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psycho75
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| Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:16 am Post subject: |
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I have to say not only am I impressed but getting inspired also I hope to find my way back into the garage soon. Keep up the updates man love the pics of this build. 
Also what size rolling stock are you using and are those going to be the final set or are they just to put in on wheels? And if not what size tires are you going to run? |
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northstarbeetle
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it will sit a little higher at ride hight with shocks... those r 31x10.5x15 .. i think ill be sticking with that size front and rear... i was gonna go bigger but .. sticking with 31 to keep some of the unsprung wieght off the arms.. and help with trans parts not exploding as well as helping gear ratios..
i think im gonna buy either bf mud terrain of mt baja pro,i also like yoko mt+ ..
the mt baja pro only comes in 30x7 or 33x9, so if i go with those i will go to the 33 they are skinny so that will help..
any ideas? 
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Stingray250
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| Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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Lookin good man!!! I went with the Yoko Geolander... sweet tire...
Here's a few of my "finished project" I hope you don't mind me steppin on yer thread!
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Glamis Addict
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| northstarbeetle wrote: | it will sit a little higher at ride hight with shocks... those r 31x10.5x15 .. i think ill be sticking with that size front and rear... i was gonna go bigger but .. sticking with 31 to keep some of the unsprung wieght off the arms.. and help with trans parts not exploding as well as helping gear ratios..
i think im gonna buy either bf mud terrain of mt baja pro,i also like yoko mt+ ..
the mt baja pro only comes in 30x7 or 33x9, so if i go with those i will go to the 33 they are skinny so that will help..
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Ryan what kind of estimated weight are you looking at on the car when done?
I have to agree with keeping them @31 for the reasons you posted.Then again as far as the trans,I think even if you went to 38s your probably not going to be able to hook them up if your serious about running the supercharger.
Now the load/unload of the tire when getting after it off road might take it's toll sooner than later. I vote the 31 to be safe. Those yoko-geo's look pretty nice as well.
My other thought is,on the rare trip to Glamis or other big sand what kind of paddle tire would you run to keep the internals of the trans....internal?Might want to pick up a spare
The car looks awesome man,you have some skills.
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northstarbeetle
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was hoping to keep it under 2000 but probably closer to 2200 ... im gonna weigh all 4 corners before i buy shocks... we should put in a pot guessing total wieght!!!
i will probably stick to 31 on tires..
heres a few update pics... i ordered shifter.. got the cluch linkage installed.. some dimple die work and front end work done..
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northstarbeetle
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pic updates...
built a dimple die battery box for my yellow top optima.. the front end will have a access door for battery
pedals mounted.. cable shift shifter mounted.. made some patterns to be cut in aluminum for guages and cover wires panels.. and floor..
clutch slave and supercharger mounted.. working on belt drive and skid plate tabs..
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bajamike560
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Dang, making some great progress on this. Sitting on the edge of my seat to here it fire up and run. 
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northstarbeetle
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I got some aluminum work done... floors , middle section, and fire walls. finished bumpers w/ hitches .. new fuel cell and fuel cell mount!!
I also finished serpentine belt with supercharge and alt mounts done..
ill be working on door mounts and body mounts this week.. then limit straps and bump stops.. brake hard lines.. throttle cable mounts.. then strip it back down for 3 weld session...
here is a few pics...
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DirtGhost
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bajamike560
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Looking good, keep at it!!!
Mike
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Constantine
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WOW that's is going to be one SICK ride
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Constantine
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| Stingray250 wrote: | Lookin good man!!! I went with the Yoko Geolander... sweet tire...
Here's a few of my "finished project" I hope you don't mind me steppin on yer thread!
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I run that tire on my XJ rock crawler and my JK daily driver and love them.
Also you have a Sick beetle stingray where in texas you from?
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northstarbeetle
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I got some body mounts done and gutted doors .. i still need to build front mount
limit straps and bump stops next..
I welded extentions onto the top door hinge.. that bolt to the frame..help support the door and tie the body to the frame..
Built gusseted mounts on the trunk lid that bolt to the rear cage..
I used the upper seat belt bolt to tie the top to the frame!! strong and built solid in the door frame.. worked good!!
also put a mount over the windshield!
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northstarbeetle
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63 ragtop baja
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| Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:25 am Post subject: |
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This is an amazing build. I have been following it since it first showed up on this board.
How many degrees of travel are you getting on your front end in steering? |
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