mud truck transformed ato southern crawler in Michigan

crosseyed cat · Feb 4, 2011

after building a mud truck and getting sick of powerwashing I went to twisted trails off road park and decided this is where the fun is at. After hours on utube decided you guys are doing it right and having a ball . Basically used all parts out of truck,bought a bender and a notcher and here we go.

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crosseyed cat · Feb 4, 2011

sorry new to site here are afew more

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CheapJ7 · Feb 4, 2011

Chassis looks badass! But I'm not sure I understand the Teat out front.... :flipoff1:

blownyota · Feb 4, 2011

I like it. And you got plenty of motor. IF i had to guess.

lateniteproductions · Feb 4, 2011

that thing looks good!

crosseyed cat · Feb 4, 2011

thanks for the coments the motor is 620 horse 572 with turbo 400 and 205 with 538,s in 60 and 14 bolt have read on this site about your setups will this need a 3 to 1 low max ? tires are 44s on 20'' rims tha i made

Cole · Feb 4, 2011

crosseyed cat said:
thanks for the coments the motor is 620 horse 572 with turbo 400 and 205 with 538,s in 60 and 14 bolt have read on this site about your setups will this need a 3 to 1 low max ? tires are 44s on 20'' rims tha i made

Hell with that much motor just keep the stock 205 you can always upgrade to the lomax kit later. Better get some stout axle shafts.
Looks good though

tbacon38 · Feb 4, 2011

I wouldnt think you would need it with all that mota i know guys with alot less running a taller gear and they do fine. The buggy is looking good keep up the good work and keep us posted.

COLT · Feb 4, 2011

Cole said:
Hell with that much motor just keep the stock 205 you can always upgrade to the lomax kit later. Better get some stout axle shafts.
Looks good though

I agree

Sounds to me like you got plenty of power I would leave the case alone for now! Good looking build man! :dblthumb:

FroggF350 · Feb 4, 2011

Looks good, keep the 205, you dont need the 3:1. You have enough motor and your axles are geared plenty low enough.

crosseyed cat · Feb 5, 2011

thanks for the info. would like to come down with some Friends this summer or fall to a big event were all you crazy s.o.b.s are at. the only problem is it might be like going to school. we don't have as many crazy hill climbs up here. Last year twisted trails off road park started a trail challenge course. 8 miles long with gps timer and run for 4 hrs . Most laps win. Last year ran my first crawler build which is to wide and to big,after bouncing off the 5th tree the front steering failed or i should say exploded.

crosseyed cat · Feb 8, 2011

powder coat or paint? average price for powder coat? want to be ready for either in 2 weeks

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FroggF350 · Feb 8, 2011

its hard to paint a tube chassis because the overspray will dry dull. The powdercoat shop im useing will cost $1,100 for single stage. 3 stage is more like $2000

454tbacon · Feb 8, 2011

Do you have the coolant running through the entire frame or just part of it ????

motofast · Feb 8, 2011

454tbacon said:
Do you have the coolant running through the entire frame or just part of it ????

i was just thinking the same thing

xjkrawler · Feb 8, 2011

looks good!

but whats with the giant dildo welded on your center console? :dunno:

crosseyed cat · Feb 9, 2011

the coolant runs through the top rail and is blocked off were it enters and exits so it dosent just loop in the frame and the dildo doubles as a oshit handle and holds the rocker switch for future rear steer. the other is the trans shifter or for when you go for a ride ;D :flipoff1:

;D i guess it does look a little gay thou

crosseyed cat · Feb 21, 2011

rack and driveline in Phoenix totally hooked me up on front drive shaft Steve was very helpful obviously not his first. Worked the tubing to the back and it was like 2 diffrent ideas were coming together so cut it off and 10 hrs of head scratching here it is hope you agree!!! last pics before powercoat got a date and a great deal March 5th she will be yeller and near chrome powercoat 90% of finish welding done seat belts mounted(good deal at swapmeet in G.R.) Got lots of time to finish so i hope i dont forget anything before powercoat. thanks for the comments this has been a lot of fun to build .