4.0 1/2 ton buggy reliability?

jesse102 · Jan 21, 2014

thinking of building a small buggy 2 seater, 110'' wheelbase, stock 4.0 engine transmission and transfer, dana 44 Yukon chromos and Yukon superjoints, ford 8.8 rear, lockers trussed , air shocks....37'' iroks.... .... all I have ever ran is 1 ton stuff and v8s and 42's but ready for something different ...... will this setup be good since I will be going for super lightweight??????? I will listen to everything anyone has to say thanks

Technician · Jan 21, 2014

I would lean towards tons. we always need wheel speed! :driving:

jesse102 · Jan 21, 2014

already have all the stuff under a Cherokee.....

southernmuddn · Jan 22, 2014

I ran that set up for a long time while in a Cherokee no problem

jesse102 · Jan 22, 2014

just gonna put it all in a buggy and was wondering what I should expect......the 4.0 turns the tire suprisingly well

jesse102 · Jan 22, 2014

anyone have details on this buggy?
4.0 buggy on Boat Ramp

mdo817 · Jan 22, 2014

That would be Natedawgxj on here, I will let him chime in, but he is on ton's and pretty sure I read he was fixing to put some whoo-pow in it.

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crevise crawler · Jan 22, 2014

I'm running this same set up in my xj buggy. I beat the piss out of it.

southernwonton · Jan 22, 2014

just broke dana 60 chromos and a pinion yoke with a 4.0. Sumbitch'll spin dem tires ;D

Blase · Jan 22, 2014

All I can say is a 4.0 is not a light motor!! It weighs as much or more than a first Gen V-8 Chevy. if you truly want a light weight rig were the Dana 44's will last you need to look into 4 cylinders IMO.

smurfy90 · Jan 22, 2014

Blase said:
All I can say is a 4.0 is not a light motor!! It weighs as much or more than a first Gen V-8 Chevy. if you truly want a light weight rig were the Dana 44's will last you need to look into 4 cylinders IMO.

What he said! My samy buggy was perfect had 1.6 and waggy dana 44s. Also do yourself a favor and swap 8.8 for a 9''