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I have no idea what I'm doing aka the worst Ultra4 4400 build thread on Earth.
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<blockquote data-quote="DobermanRacing" data-source="post: 751690" data-attributes="member: 15299"><p>[ATTACH=full]119777[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119778[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>So I took 23 measurements of the XJ body after cutting it up. This is the chassis design I ended up with. I need to stick the drivetrain together and get a more accurate measurement to finish out the tunnel width/height to confirm seat mounting options with helmet to roof clearance. If I need to I'll cut the roof off and raise the roof (aaay) bars and make a new roof.</p><p></p><p>Should be able to end up with a completely flat belly and have a 120" wheelbase. I may have to go slightly longer depending on how I feel about the drive shaft lengths at 120" for the amount of travel I want. This setup will allow me to have 48" rear lower links. Once I have the measurements of the drivetrain dialed in I'll start working on the lower engine cage.</p><p></p><p>This is still what I'd consider a rough draft as I'm sure I'll make 100 changes between now and when it's a roller.</p><p></p><p>Please give me any suggestions about the chassis design. If I built a death trap please tell me.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119774[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119775[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]119776[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I uploaded a video of the chassis on my IG if it makes it easier to see it. <a href="https://instagram.com/dobermanracing" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/dobermanracing</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DobermanRacing, post: 751690, member: 15299"] [ATTACH type="full" width="33%" alt="20200817_171035.jpg"]119777[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" width="33%" alt="20200817_173601.jpg"]119778[/ATTACH] So I took 23 measurements of the XJ body after cutting it up. This is the chassis design I ended up with. I need to stick the drivetrain together and get a more accurate measurement to finish out the tunnel width/height to confirm seat mounting options with helmet to roof clearance. If I need to I'll cut the roof off and raise the roof (aaay) bars and make a new roof. Should be able to end up with a completely flat belly and have a 120" wheelbase. I may have to go slightly longer depending on how I feel about the drive shaft lengths at 120" for the amount of travel I want. This setup will allow me to have 48" rear lower links. Once I have the measurements of the drivetrain dialed in I'll start working on the lower engine cage. This is still what I'd consider a rough draft as I'm sure I'll make 100 changes between now and when it's a roller. Please give me any suggestions about the chassis design. If I built a death trap please tell me. [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]119774[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]119775[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" width="60%"]119776[/ATTACH] I uploaded a video of the chassis on my IG if it makes it easier to see it. [URL]https://instagram.com/dobermanracing[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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