Defender Buggy Build

[bluetoy]

Looking good Daniel ! Gonna be a sweet ride.

 

[grcthird]

Watching your last buggy come together was one of my favorite builds until this one came along.

 

[FroggF350]

Looking like you got a good start on a nice rig.

 

[gdf]

looking good buddy !!!

nice progress on her

 

[GONOVRIT]

Nice build, looks good. Got a question though, with so many reputable chassis builders in the south, how did you decide to go with that chassis?

 

[onetoncrawler]

I talked to a few builders from TN to NC, most were booked for a while. I really wanted a Jimmy's 4x4 style rig but they were just too expensive, then I found this chassis and it was real close to exactly what I wanted (personal preference of chassis style) and I couldn't beat the price.

 

[jb]

Re: Defender Buggy BuildL

Looking really good Daniel can't wait to see it finished!!!!

 

[57fever]

Looking good. I like this chassis. I have a friend with a kore chassis and he beats it. It is one going buggy to.

 

[Rokcrler]

Daniel made some progress..

Stock water pump...

Bling AN fittings

Finished both rear upper shock mounts

Shes a roller
Full bump

Overall side shot (now that Marks junk is outta the way :****: J/K Mark, Elenore is
If mammas happy, everyones happy :****:

Getting closer to vroom vroom time!

 

[kmcminn]

Badass Daniel.

 

[torquefreak]

Getting closer to vroom vroom time!

Bad ass !

Could you post some dimensions? Belly height, roof height, and wheelbase?

Thanks,
Seth

 

[onetoncrawler]

Thanks guys, wb is 110 , 20" belly, 75" to tallest point on cage

 

[Draco]

Thanks guys, wb is 110 , 20" belly, 75" to tallest point on cage

NICE!

Those coil mounts are
(nice welds too!)

 

[KINGSNAKE]

looks good, Love the way you lowered the hood, be glade when you get it going to can ride.

 

[57fever]

Looks good I love this chassis. I will be watchin this one .
mike

 

[onetoncrawler]

No major update, braced the rear of the motor and flexed out the suspension to check for binding and check clearance

 

[onetoncrawler]

Got the motor skid done

Also got the battery, fuel cell, and trans cooler mounted

Made a floor for the rear , cut outs on the sides are perfect size for ratchet strap hooks or bungee cords

For trail riding there's plenty of room for a cooler and tools and for racing the tool box can be bolted in for tools and straps

 

[Cole]

No major update, braced the rear of the motor and flexed out the suspension to check for binding and check clearance

Looks awesome man, one question though. How hard is it going to be if you need to take the transmission out.

 

[onetoncrawler]

Thanks, it will be a big deal, It will have to come out through the cab or out the front, it could possibly come out the bottom between the bracing , I've got to measure

 

[jkh533]

Got the motor skid done

Skid looks awesome!

Only question, will it cause any damage to the block if the skid gets smacked good?