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Sold/Expired Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad - SOLD

BamaTJ

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This buggy was originally built by S&N Fab for trail wheeling and WE Rock comps. It was sold to Steven O’Neal and made it to Georgia for several years. I bought it from Steven in May 2008 and it was exactly as S&N had built it (air shocks, low ride height/belly and minimal uptravel). I went through the buggy to fix and replace weak links or parts that did not work well. With the help of Essentially Offroad the car was modified and prepped for Ultra4 Racing. The makeover included replacing/adding the following: motor, torque converter, steering system, rod ends, AL links, 2.5” coilovers, air bumps & mounts, bladder type fuel cell, GPS/communications gear, pumper, rear radiator/dual fans, front tubework, rear tire carrier, new dash, shock mounts, hi-lift mount, etc.

The buggy qualified 9th in the 2009 KOH LCQ and crossed the finish line in the big race about 30 minutes past the cutoff time. I qualified for KOH 2011 at SMORR in 11th place and we DNF’d in KOH this past February. We had moved up 20+ spots before breaking a motor mount that took us out of the race. Buggy was a featured vehicle in Issue 28 (March/April) of CRAWL Magazine, which included KOH coverage and the WOD Blower Buggy on the cover. The body took a beating at KOH and has since been redone by BlueTorch Fab and the broken motor mount as been repaired and strengthened.

It is 100% race ready and meets all Ultra4 tech requirements. On the other hand, if you want a great trail rig, drop the spare tire, spares, hi-lift jack, and all the communications gear and have fun. It is the best technical rock crawling rig I have ever been around and it loves vertical climbs. With all the shock tuning with Bilstein we have gotten it pretty fast in the whoops also. All the heavy fab work was done by either S&N Fab or Essentially Offroad. I only performed minor fab and repair work myself. It has a few dented tubes and rock rash here and there. They may be fixable with a spreader/hi-lift; I have just never tried. If nothing else a few new pieces of tube could be added, none of the dented tubes are significant. I am very anal with maintenance and prep, so this buggy has been gone through multiple times.

I have a full spread sheet and all receipts for the modifications I have made. I do not have to sell this rig; it can sit in my garage for as long as it needs to. I have it listed because I hate seeing it sit in my basement and not get used. I am looking for a more family friendly rig and DD, so if you have a 4-door JK in nice condition I could possibly do a partial trade with some cash on the buyers part. Otherwise I only want cash and serious buyers that want a very nice rig that has been meticulously maintained.

If the buyer wants it race ready as it sits the price is $40,000 OBO. If the buyer just wants a trail rig I can remove the GPS, radio, intercom, pumper, jack, etc. and reduce the price to $38,500. Feel free to PM or email me at [email protected]

Chassis
S&N Fab Bravo #2
1.5 x .120 DOM (Smaller DOM thrown in for non-essential tubes)
51.5” Wide at Cowl
107” WB
148” Overall Length
23” Belly Clearance
78” Track Width
74” Height
~3,600lbs (4,000lbs Race Ready)

Motor
2006 6.0 LQ4
GMPP Hot Cam w/ LS6 Springs
Kevko Gated Oil Pan
-6AN Flow-Thru Fuel Rails
Cone Air Filter
Custom Headers & Dynomax Race Bullet Muffler
Custom Dyno Tune by Hinson Motorsports (290 Rear Wheel HP)
PacificFab Wiring Harness
31x19” All Pro Radiator w/ Aluminum Shroud
Dual SPAL Electric Fans
Custom Accessory Drive (Fixed Tension)

Trans
TH400 Mild Build
PTC Converter
Reverse Manual Valve Body w/ Compression Braking
Art Carr Gated Shifter
Griffin Cooler w/ SPAL Fan

Transfer Case
Atlas II 4.3:1
32 Spline Outputs
1350 Yoke Front
1410 Yoke Rear

Front Axle
Dynatrac Pro Rock HP 60
4.56 R&P & Detroit Locker
Custom Length 35 Spline Superior Inners (Branik Machined)
Standard Chevy 35 Spline Superior Outers (Branik Machined)
CTM Joints
Dynatrac Knuckles, High Steer Arms, Diff Cover & Drive Flanges
Chevy 3/4 Ton Disc Brakes
Complete Maintenance (New Seals, Ball Joints, Bearings, Grease, & Fluid) in January 2011

Rear Axle
Dynatrac Pro Rock HP 60, Semi-Float
4.56 R&P & ARB Air Locker
Superior SF Shafts
Dynatrac Diff Cover
GM Metric Big Bore Calipers
Complete Maintenance (Seals/Bearings Inspected, Grease & Fluid) in January 2011

Steering
1.5” 7075 Aluminum Tie Rod
PSC 2.5x8” SE Steering Ram (-6AN Fittings & Pressure Lines)
PSC N-Style Pump w/ Gen IV Remote Reservoir (-12AN Fittings & Lines)
PSC 11.3ci Orbital Valve (-6AN Fittings, -8AN to Cooler)
Howe Inline Steering Cooler (-8AN Fittings)

Suspension
Front â€" 14” 2.5 Bilstein 9100 Series Coilovers w/ ACV Remote Reservoirs
Blue Coil Springs, 150/225
4.5” Uptravel
PRP Limit Straps @ Front Corners
Rear â€" 17” 2.5 Bilstein 9100 Series Coilovers w/ Remote Reservoirs
Blue Coil Spring, 200/275 w/ All German Motorsports Rebuildable Spring Dividers
9” Uptravel
PRP Center Limit Strap
1.75” 7075 Branik Aluminum Lower Links, 7/8” RuffStuff Rod Ends
1.5” 7075 Branik Aluminum Upper Links, 3/4” RuffStuff Rod Ends
Shocks Tuned by Bilstein @ KOH 2011

Wheels/Tires
(5) 39” Red Label Krawlers (90% Tread, New in January 2011)
(5) 17” Black Raceline Monsters w/ Aluminum Ring, 6 Lug, 4.25” BS

Interior
Custom Aluminum Dash by Essentially Offroad
Auto Meter Ultra Lite Gauges (Mechanical Water Temp, Mechanical Oil Pressure, Voltage and Electric Tranny Temp)
Lowrance Elite 5m Baja GPS w/ External Antenna
Rugged Radios Intercom w/ (2) PTT Switches
Vertex Race Radio w/ Tab Mounted Antenna
Carling Switches, In-Cab Winch Control
Wilwood Pedal & Master Cylinder Assembly
Wilwood Proportioning Valve for Rear Brakes
CNC Dual Level Cutting Brakes Plumbed Into Rear Axle
Quick Release Grant Wheel & Passenger Side T-Handle w/ Grips
Beard Ultra SS Seats, Recovered by PRP
Crowe Harnesses with Pads (New in January 2010)
PRP Custom Window Nets
Joe's Racing Clamp-On Side View Mirrors
All Interior Panels 1/8” Aluminum sprayed with Rhino Lining
(2) 2.5lb Fire Extinguishers (Liquid Iron Industries Quick Release Mount)
Snap In Front Windshield (Jeep Soft Top Style Plastic)

Exterior/Misc
BTF 48” Fiberglass Hood/Grille, Custom Aluminum Cowl
.063 Polished Aluminum Skins
1/8” Aluminum Roof
Rear Speedway Engineering Sway Bar w/ Steel Arms
ARB Mini Compressor
Smittybuilt XRC8 Winch w/ 3/8” New Winchline.com Rope, Line Protector and Sling Hook
VisionX 8” Xmitter LED Light Bar
Grote Trilliant LED Rock Lights (2)
Grote LED Brake Lights & Rear Facing Amber (Clear Lens)
Jaz 22 Gallon Bladder Type Fuel Cell, Dual Walbro Pickups, 45-degree Fast Fill Valve & Remote Fill Kit
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump (-6AN Fittings & Line) w/ Quick Disconnect Wiring for quick changes
Mallory Canister Style 5 Micron Fuel Filter (-6AN Fittings)
PCI RaceAir Pumper, 150 CFM & Dual Outlets/Hoses
Hella Horn
48” Hi-Lift Jack
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Trans, Steering and Atlas Breathers all plumbed into a catch can in the front
Has a Washington Title & VIN that I never transferred

Spares
Full Front Axle Shafts, Bearings, & Seals
Full Rear Axle Shafts, Bearings, Studs, & Brakes
Front Driveshaft w/ Joints
Race Radio & Mag Mount Antenna for Chase Truck
7075 Upper Link w/ Heims
Spare Serpentine Belt Mounted to Chassis
Misc heims, u-joints, yokes, hoses, belts, pulleys, etc.

Full Build Gallery Here:
http://essentiallyoffroad.smugmug.com/VehicleBuilds/EOR-Racing-4462-Matt/7055629_U7N4h#1317030612_6jTR4r8

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Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

Damn that is a good price. It should sell fast. Everyone knows you don't cut corners.

You are going to love the JK but hate the POS 3.7 that "powers" it.
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

Holy **** that thing looks good, my only gripe is the panels. When you had it all black with silver tube, that was one of the most head turning "jeep" buggies out there.
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

Yeah I don't really have my mind set on anything yet, really want a family friendly DD. I have to focus on my career as I have a big opportunity in front of me, and I also have two babies at home. Life has changed a lot for me and I just don't have the time to ride/race.
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

this is a sweet looking ride , i've never seen it up close , but it looks like it will flat out get it.
hate to see you sale it , it'll make somebody a good rig.
Good luck with the sale.
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

Very nice rig! Priced cheap too!! Good luck with the sale and your career advances! :dblthumb:
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

and MattO drives like a grandma when racing so it was even babied on raceday! :flipoff1:
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

Thanks guys, if it doesn't sell I just wheel when I can. Wanted to see if there was any interest since I can always replace in down the road when time frees up.
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

Absolutely one of the more capable rigs out there. I have ridden in this thing myself and can vouche for it's abilties and would love to own it myself. Great price and parts list unlimited for sure. thumb.gif
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

CHASMAN9 said:
Absolutely one of the more capable rigs out there. I have ridden in this thing myself and can vouche for it's abilties and would love to own it myself. Great price and parts list unlimited for sure. thumb.gif

Thanks Gregg, also if Gregg and I can fit in it comfortably then most anyone should be able to. ;D

Interior is wide enough where you are not hittling elbows all day. I am 6'3" and have decent leg room. It is a little short on leg room, but it is not uncomfortable by any means.
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

Matt O. said:
Thanks Gregg, also if Gregg and I can fit in it comfortably then most anyone should be able to. ;D

Interior is wide enough where you are not hittling elbows all day. I am 6'3" and have decent leg room. It is a little short on leg room, but it is not uncomfortable by any means.


Still think we should have attempted the waterfall at the top of everest, the one my hero (Matlock) was ready to go down. drool :popcorn:
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

This rig is priced to move for sure. Matt you have done a fantastic job of updating it and making it more capable. I do not think there is another rig for sale that is worth the money as much as this one is. Good luck with the sale. :dblthumb:
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

bigsilly said:
This rig is priced to move for sure. Matt you have done a fantastic job of updating it and making it more capable. I do not think there is another rig for sale that is worth the money as much as this one is. Good luck with the sale. :dblthumb:
Bullshit, I have a KOH proven Vitara for MUCH cheaper. :flipoff1:

This rig is nice, real nice. Always like S&N's work.
 
Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

More Pics. As you can tell this rig has gone through many stages and looks. When I got it it was a light green and setup with low belly and travel on air shocks. The maroon color was in 2009, including KOH. I went to black in 2010 and KOH '11. It is now flat black using vinyl wrap and the sides are polished aluminum. Got tired of having it re-painted.

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Re: Ultra 4 Buggy Built by S&N Fab/Essentially Offroad For Sale

I really figured this rig would be sitting at O'neal Dodge by now :****:
 

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