Suzi Q samurai buggy build

[YotaOFFroad27]

whats going on with this thing?

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Collecting parts Slow process, and trying to get my new shop going doesn't leave alot of time to work on it.

 

[CTRaceWorx]

Give me a shout if you nneed suspension stuff. We have some parts we're trying to get rid of.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Well I didn't have anything to do yesterday and this is what I got done.
One side done going to put discs on the back

Now both sides

My engine and trans with no mounts

What I came up with for the motor mounts

Trans mounts still not done but engine mounts are

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

I also got my lower link joints in

And I got em sitting beside a quart Mason jar just to see.

 

[Singtoe]

Re you still parting out the tacoma? I need some interior parts.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

No tacoma is long gone sorry

 

[spraypaintman]

sweet build man...what's your wheelbase and are you going to link it? Looks stealthy

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Yeah 4 link front and rear and wheelbase is 110-112 haven't set it in stone yet everything is up to change as I go.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Trans skidplate/crossmember done for now I've already changed my mind on how I wanted to mount the front of it so that will change later

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Got the frame and everything moved from the corner it was in so I could get my axles underneath it so i can start on getting my suspension links worked out It's going to be 115" wheelbase 4 link in the rear and radius arm setup in the front and in these pics it's 26 inches to the bottom of the frame rail which is a little higher than I wanted but once I change the frame up front over the diff and get some links made I can set the final ride height but this is pretty close for setting it up all by myself yesterday.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Ok its been awhile I've been working on this and been changing my mind to wanting a full tube chassis buggy then I realized 2 things: 1 why have a samurai all torn apart and not use anything except maybe the hood on a buggy, and 2 why build a full tube buggy with tons and only run a v6? So I decided to build 2 rigs I'm going to use my 3.4L 5spd and dual cases and yota axles I have and I'm going to put my samurai back together with some yj springs maybe a 4 link in either the front or rear to stretch it some, then once I find a good deal on a chassis I'm going to build an all out high horsepower V8 BUGGY with my tons. This way I can go ahead and get on the trail again with the samurai then later on have a buggy which of course will take some time, but any ideas, suggestions, or comments are appreciated.
Thanks

 

[untchabl]

Sounds like a plan to me. Maybe it will actually be ready to wheel next year.

Should post a pic of it's current state. LOL

 

[ncgamedog]

Sounds like wise decision ...there is a very nice Tacoma based buggy/truggy chassis for sale on here for, what I thought to be, a very fair price. Check it out!
http://www.nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121120

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Well heres a few pics of my recent progress, I'm now using toyota axles 4 link rear and a radius arm setup in the front and probably use some xj coils. I'm not picking up the brackets until monday so I worked on the body some and got the new xmember made and mounted up.

 

[DirkaDirka875]

almost brings a tear to your eye finally seeing something done lol

 

[Chris_Keziah]

Thats badass, good work.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Thanks its finally starting to shape up.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Trussed the rear axle and got the lower link brackets welded on

This pic is of me being kinda stupid with the Samurai sitting real low and getting ready to load it up and take it to Marsfab to get the rear 4 link suspension setup I dropped it off today at his shop, and he said he'd have it done by Tuesday I will have more pics then.

 

[untchabl]

Low COG to the extreme. LOL. Glad Chris didn't mind our ratchet strap axle mounts. Can't wait to see it when it gets back from MarsFab, really have to get rolling on it then.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Deffinately man and thanks again for helping me get her ready to go and loaded up.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Went and picked up the sami from Chris at Marsfab he did an awesome job getting it all together for me.

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Just me and my brother getting a feel for how she rides lol

 

[yoder519]

i dont think that suspension will flex all that great

 

[Stuntman Autoworks]

Its a new trend coming through it eliminates all the issues of the steering binding up.