Berrien 4105 Build

shephard_scott · Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:34 pm Post subject: Berrien 4105 Build

Thought I would finally post my buggy build. It is a Berrien 105 inch frame, 1835 with 002 trans, 3x3 rears with 930 cv's, +6 front beam with 2x1 arms. Started out a piece of crap I picked up for 300 bucks. Hoping to be done before next season.

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

JabaDubRider · Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 8:20 am Post subject:

Woo hoo a 4105 build. I'm going to be building a Berrien 4105 or Cruiser. Can't decide on the 105" or 112" wheelbase. I'll be following this build closely.

By the way, where did you get your front beam? Looks like a MRD Beam!
_________________
America, everybody is in too big a rush. Lay back, take a sip of tea, mow a little grass. Then if you get tired, take a nap.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=536093

shephard_scott · Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:34 pm Post subject:

I know someone with a 112 inch frame just seems too bulky for me. Mine will be a two seater with an aluminum storage box built in behind the seats. If you are going with 4 seats though, you definitely need longer than 105. Every 4105 4 seater I have seen are very cramped in the back.

I'm not sure what brand my front beam is, I got it from a buddy of mine. I think he said it was by Dan Bordo or something like that.

JabaDubRider · Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:23 pm Post subject:

shephard_scott · Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:13 pm Post subject:

Got my rear shocks today. Bilstein 7100's. Built the shock mounts and got them installed, seem like they are going to work good. The rear end is stiff as hell now. I'm running 26mm torsion bars.

Vanapplebomb · Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:46 pm Post subject:

Nah, thats not going to be to stiff. 26mm and 3x3's is pretty similar to stock arms and bars Wink

I'm loving the Berrien. I always loved Berrien frames. Classics.
_________________
1800 Type 4 Berrien 295

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=487021

shephard_scott · Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:56 pm Post subject:

The beginning of my hook and rod setup.

Installed the reinforcement kit on my spindles. Still have to drill them out and ream them for Ford ends.

shephard_scott · Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 4:41 pm Post subject:

Welded around the tie rod hole to add some strength and mass for when I drill it out for Ford ends.

Mounted my new rack bracket.

md perf · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 11:00 am Post subject:

Sweet buggy build, looks good so far...

MRD...... how do you get ahold of them? I cant find anything. Do they have a website? Where exactly are they located?
_________________
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time

shephard_scott · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:11 pm Post subject:

I know MRD is located in Highland MI, but I have never contacted them before.

shephard_scott · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 1:18 pm Post subject:

Got the spindles opened up for Ford ends. When you don't have a good way to clamp the spindle to the drill press this is a very difficult task. Now they are installed with no springs so I can finish setting up my hook and rod stops.

JabaDubRider · Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:25 pm Post subject:

shephard_scott · Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:40 am Post subject:

Finished the trailing arms for the hook and rod setup.

Installed the limit straps and finished the lower shock mounts on the rear.

shephard_scott · Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:44 am Post subject:

Time to change the link pin bushings. The guy I know with a press is up north so I picked a 12 ton press up at Harbor Freight for $129. Definitely worth the money, works good.

Made some press tools at work to push the pin bushings out and in with little effort. Just press till it stops and it's good.

shephard_scott · Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:06 pm Post subject:

Link pin bushings replaced and spindles mounted.

Second set of lower clamps made mounted for the wider beam.

Front end together, with the heavy duty chrome moly leaf springs it is very stiff even adjusted all the way down.

shephard_scott · Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 6:18 pm Post subject:

Now I have all the measurements. 16 inches of clearance under the front beam, 18 inches under the rear torsion. 9 inches of front suspension travel, 10 inches rear suspension travel. Front wheel base 70 inches, rear wheel base 75 inches, 106 inches front to rear wheel base.

shephard_scott · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:51 am Post subject:

Finished hook and rod setup.

BUGGUTZ · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:19 am Post subject:

Getting cold in there yet?

shephard_scott · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:52 pm Post subject:

I have a wood burner and a ceiling fan in the garage. Last weekend it was 24 degrees outside and I had it 60 - 65 all weekend.

md perf · Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:29 pm Post subject:

looking great
_________________
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

	Forum Index -> HBB Off-Road	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time Page: 1, 2, 3, 4 Next
Page 1 of 4