BIG buggy build - 4 seat - build with pics
- Thread starter spaggyroe
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- Grand Junction, CO
I was wondering how this was coming along, actually checked out the thread yesterday! So the links are next, then coilovers... when do you think you'll have it rolling?
Heck, I'm not sure Greg. :-\
My work schedule can be hectic, with sporadic business travel and all. It's hard to say.
I'm soooooo anxious to take that sucker out.
You're right, links come next. I picked up all of the heims. 1 1/4" for the bottoms, 1" for the tops. QA-1's :greg:
I've made a bunch of the brackets too.
On another note, I've been scrounging more parts up for the "return to center" feature on the rear axle. Hopefully, I'll be able to tinker with that soon too.
I also finished making a pretty nifty fuel accumulator, very similar to the one commercially available through BC Bronco's. I'll post pics of it tomorrow.
My work schedule can be hectic, with sporadic business travel and all. It's hard to say.
I'm soooooo anxious to take that sucker out.
You're right, links come next. I picked up all of the heims. 1 1/4" for the bottoms, 1" for the tops. QA-1's :greg:
I've made a bunch of the brackets too.
On another note, I've been scrounging more parts up for the "return to center" feature on the rear axle. Hopefully, I'll be able to tinker with that soon too.
I also finished making a pretty nifty fuel accumulator, very similar to the one commercially available through BC Bronco's. I'll post pics of it tomorrow.
Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
- Location
- far enough away
Looks bitchin! Nice to see work getting done on this thing!!!
Keep me apprised of your rear steer.
Keep me apprised of your rear steer.
Looks bitchin! Nice to see work getting done on this thing!!!
Keep me apprised of your rear steer.
I was hoping that you'd chime in Tacoma.
I'll send you detailed pics of the rear steer setup as it progresses (or you're welcome to drop by). The sensing ram concept is out, a more simple method is in the works.
Do you have any input for me regarding the wheel offset?
Tacoma
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- Location
- far enough away
I'll probably stop by this coming week....
as far as offset goes, pretty much whatever you need to:
1. clear your steering and brakes
2. get you the width you want
2a. fit on the trailer-- close corrollary to 2.
The main issue with offset is clearance usually, but bearing abuse is really good to keep in mind as well. Obviously, Rockwells under a tube chassis aren't going to be at risk. So I'd consider the other issues....
Now, PERSONALLY I like the look of a tucked-in wheel with lots of backspacing on Rockwells, and if you've got the room, go for it. Also helps keep the width down. I am not sure if you mean "backspacing" (distance from WMS to edge of rim), or "offset" (space from outside edge of rim to lug nut mounting surface).
as far as offset goes, pretty much whatever you need to:
1. clear your steering and brakes
2. get you the width you want
2a. fit on the trailer-- close corrollary to 2.
The main issue with offset is clearance usually, but bearing abuse is really good to keep in mind as well. Obviously, Rockwells under a tube chassis aren't going to be at risk. So I'd consider the other issues....
Now, PERSONALLY I like the look of a tucked-in wheel with lots of backspacing on Rockwells, and if you've got the room, go for it. Also helps keep the width down. I am not sure if you mean "backspacing" (distance from WMS to edge of rim), or "offset" (space from outside edge of rim to lug nut mounting surface).
Pics of my fuel accumulator.
- Remote oil filter bracket from summit racing (transdapt part number 1028)
- napa screw on fuel filter (part number 3281)
- 6" long 1/4" npt pipe nipple from home depot (with about .600 cut off)
Use a 1/4" npt tap and thread the i.d. of the 3/4" threaded fitting. Use some teflon tape and install the 6" long pipe nipple. It's a little too long, so I cut .600 off.
- Remote oil filter bracket from summit racing (transdapt part number 1028)
- napa screw on fuel filter (part number 3281)
- 6" long 1/4" npt pipe nipple from home depot (with about .600 cut off)
Use a 1/4" npt tap and thread the i.d. of the 3/4" threaded fitting. Use some teflon tape and install the 6" long pipe nipple. It's a little too long, so I cut .600 off.
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I'll use this pic again to describe the function of the thing....
The large connection on the left is where fuel enters (via a low pressure pump).
The small hole in the center is the one I drilled and tapped, which allows for excess fuel (and air) to escape (back to the tank).
The large connection on the right is where my high pressure fuel pump will draw from. This port is connected to the 6" pipe nipple and draws from the bottom of the filter.
I think you'd have to be at one heck of an angle to draw air with this sucker.
The large connection on the left is where fuel enters (via a low pressure pump).
The small hole in the center is the one I drilled and tapped, which allows for excess fuel (and air) to escape (back to the tank).
The large connection on the right is where my high pressure fuel pump will draw from. This port is connected to the 6" pipe nipple and draws from the bottom of the filter.
I think you'd have to be at one heck of an angle to draw air with this sucker.
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Tacoma
Et incurventur ante non
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- far enough away
ooohhhh I forgot about the accumulator. That was pretty slick. I've got a spare Amsoil dual filter setup, might have to rig something up w/it.
gripguru
Nate Davidson
- Location
- Meridian ID
How much pressure does your fuel pump make and will that damage the filter element?
Nothing to do with the engine. I built the accumulator because my fuel cell is fairly flat and shallow. I didn't want the fuel pump to be sucking air in off camber situations. If I come up with another solution (such as the walbro pick ups) then I'll ditch the accumulator.
I'm in agreement with you about the fuel pumps. I'll likely step up to the 8274 for the high pressure pump.
Does anyone have input regarding a good quality, reliable, low pressure electric fuel pump?
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Doesn't matter, that filter won't see any pressure. It has the return port, so any excess pressure would just bleed back to the tank. All the high pressure stuff would be on the other side of the high pressure pump, heading to the motor.