First Rock Buggy Build.

Lauderdale · Feb 15, 2013

To start off this is foreign territory for me. I've never really messed with 4 wheel drives or rock buggies. I purchased the chassis from
Angry fab. I have Chevy dana 60 front and 14 bolt rear. 5.3l th400w/np205. All I've got so far. Any words of wisdom and build advice would be much appreciated!

bearslayer2829 · Feb 15, 2013

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Gonna be one hell of a buggy for a beginner :****:

LaMedic · Feb 15, 2013

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That chassis is sexy.

roll over dave · Feb 15, 2013

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Advice dont rush **** take ur time make it look good first time and strong and that chassis is sexy keep us updated on pics

Technician · Feb 15, 2013

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What's the width on the inside of the frame rails? Chassis is awesome!

Elliott · Feb 15, 2013

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My advice is if your new to this **** get out before your wallet is empty!!!More addictive than whores and crack

yankster · Feb 15, 2013

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Great parts so far.

My advice is don't cut corners to save a few bucks. Not possible to junkyard everything and expect to have a reliable buggy.

jayphizzle · Feb 15, 2013

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^TRUTH^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

smurfy90 · Feb 15, 2013

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Just dont cut corners on the skinny pedal..... :****:

Cole · Feb 16, 2013

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Get rid of that Chevy 60 and either get a HP60 or build a 14 bolt front. Trust me it's cheaper to do it now then it is later on.

liv2mx · Feb 16, 2013

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speedway motors or summit is your best friend for the little stuff.buy most of your little brackets and mounts from race car shops like a&a machine in mi.save you time and money in the long run and looks way better then doing them yourself.whatever you plan to spend..double it.

crosseyed cat · Feb 16, 2013

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Cole said:
Get rid of that Chevy 60 and either get a HP60 or build a 14 bolt front. Trust me it's cheaper to do it now then it is later on.

TRUTH I learned the expensive way

Lauderdale · Mar 9, 2013

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Technician said:
What's the width on the inside of the frame rails? Chassis is awesome!

The engine is 26 3/16" inside to inside. Where the Frame of where the seats are its 33 1/8". What is it called the shoulder? It's 53 3/4" wide there. No doubt gonna be a little tight in some areas. :dblthumb:

Fire Freak · Mar 10, 2013

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Thats a sick ass chassis

Lauderdale · Apr 4, 2013

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mounted her up this past weekend.

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Draco · Apr 5, 2013

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Lauderdale said:

Make that bar removable...Will take a lot of headache out later. Once you get everything in there its gonna be unbelievably tight.

Hell of a nice chassis...Good luck with it. :dblthumb:

Patriot Customs · Apr 5, 2013

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Cole said:
Get rid of that Chevy 60 and either get a HP60 or build a 14 bolt front. Trust me it's cheaper to do it now then it is later on.

I have the same axle set up going into my build. Can you guys explain all of the technical and financial disadvantages of the Chevy LP? I will be running around 450-500 hp and 39.5 Iroks. Not sure if that changes the factor or not. Thanks in advance!

ibrokeit · Apr 5, 2013

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Patriot Customs said:
I have the same axle set up going into my build. Can you guys explain all of the technical and financial disadvantages of the Chevy LP? I will be running around 450-500 hp and 39.5 Iroks. Not sure if that changes the factor or not. Thanks in advance!

Those iroks wont ever hook enough to break so no worries!

(I kid, I kid... ;D)

(Not really..I run them. :-\)

al1tonyota · Apr 5, 2013

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The low pinion 60's don't generally hold up well ESP to 400-500 hp the lower the gear ratio the higher the probability of breaking!

Irocs are light and a 39 is small for tons you may be ok until you get some good tires!