tube buggy

[rockrover]

hey guys i have searched the net and this forum and am looking for info on type of tube to use and sizes to build a tube rock crawler and any design pics or ideas
looking at running v6 commy auto and a mk/mq seperate transfer case cheers
bourkey

[Micka]

I would build it to the rules that Tuff Truck are implementing from now on. Read this thread and you'll get the right material to use...

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic ... 4&t=230388" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

As for buggy designs, well, that depends on what you like. Single seat, twin seat, 4 seat, front engine, rear engine, rear steer...all of these things impact on the design parameters.

[evanstaniland]

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[MogLux]

hey guys i have searched the net and this forum and am looking for info on type of tube to use and sizes to build a tube rock crawler and any design pics or ideas
looking at running v6 commy auto and a mk/mq seperate transfer case cheers
bourkey

tube sizes you should be using no less than 13/4 2.6mm thick seamless. with min 11/2 braces of same material.

As for plans etc.. as mick said all depends on what you like. Im justa bout to start a 4 seat tube buggy and get rid of my Moglux. i purchased plans from a guy in the states to make it easier, im sure i wont stick to them fully just got them for a starting point.

matt

[4_low]

Hey moglux how much did they sting you for the plans? Im looking at doing the same thing towards the end of the year.

[bru21]

I have a chassis for sale. Pm or call me for details.

[MogLux]

Hey moglux how much did they sting you for the plans? Im looking at doing the same thing towards the end of the year.

Plans i purchased were only $140... but i only bought them for a guide ... im sure we will change alot of it anyway... but i did get all the link tab plate drawings etc... which makes life easy .. Iv already sent them to Overkill engineering to have them look at them..

[rockrover]

with min 11/2 braces of same material.


what does that mean

[brooksy]

1.5" x 2.6mm wall - all X bracing tube
1.75" x 2.6mm wall - main outer tube frame, A & B pillar hoops & outside tube joining these together including rear stays behind B pillar supporting



brooksy

[evanstaniland]

I'd be using thicker for your bottom main rails too

[bru21]

$1500.
I'm not advertising as it has high steel value and I'll just cut it up and use it for my TT. But it's here if you are keen.

[rockrover]

ok next question

i want to use a commy v6 and auto wats the deal with running the computer and wiring to make the motor usable?
anyu info greatly appreciated
Cheers Shaun

[MogLux]

ok next question

i want to use a commy v6 and auto wats the deal with running the computer and wiring to make the motor usable?
anyu info greatly appreciated
Cheers Shaun

[rockrover]

??????? what i dont understand moglux

[MogLux]

??????? what i dont understand moglux

I dont know what happened to what i wrote... here goes again..

Series 1 & 2 VN/VP V6 easy as to wire up if you can read a diagram.. you only need 4 relays. Fan, ECU, Fuel pump, Injectors

Eco Tech V6 you need the memcal reprogrammed (marks adaptors, castle main rod shop and a few others these days do this) you also need the same 4 relays above but you also need another power supply in the harness if your running the auto to allow it to shift gears correctly..

Or you can just buy a plug and play harness - Marks adaptors, castlemain rod shop also do these... just beware there ore other places doing these cheaply but there not the best and you will have to rewire them anyway....