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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #210 on: September 08, 2013, 07:38:58 PM »
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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #211 on: September 11, 2013, 10:01:20 PM »
Found this sketch today.   Dated 9/2010.

I think I got it pretty close to concept

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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #212 on: September 12, 2013, 09:27:26 AM »
looks fast on paper too :)
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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #213 on: September 16, 2013, 06:54:08 AM »
Nothing much to report.

No Issues other than a dented rim from running back to camp at speed with low tire pressure.

It did well.   :)
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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #214 on: September 21, 2013, 11:52:32 AM »
I need to change out the bushing ends for heims on my upper links at the frame. 

Bushings suck.   I thought they would absorb the vibes as not to feel it in the chassis.   But they cant take the load.

 
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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #215 on: September 21, 2013, 01:39:38 PM »
Too much twisting? Smike will also point out they need lube to last.


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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #216 on: September 21, 2013, 02:57:50 PM »
Bushing do not last in a buggy. No lube or anti twist will help. Smashing the axle back and forth destroys them. I am anti-bushing in anything that sees moderate off road use.
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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #217 on: September 21, 2013, 04:04:48 PM »
Quote from: Off Road Industries on September 21, 2013, 02:57:50 PM
Bushing do not last in a buggy. No lube or anti twist will help. Smashing the axle back and forth destroys them. I am anti-bushing in anything that sees moderate off road use.

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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #218 on: October 11, 2013, 06:08:02 PM »
Buggy prepped and  ready to rock   8)


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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #219 on: October 14, 2013, 07:49:08 AM »
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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #220 on: October 22, 2013, 09:29:04 PM »
Damaged brake line below  :o

For what ever reason I had a spare.  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-311040/overview/   :)


During our high speed runs the brake line got pinched between the upper link and the chassis.   That means I bottomed out the shocks and the bumps   Time to increase the charge on both.    Also need to clearance 1/2" on the chassis to allow space for the hoses and brake line.



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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #221 on: October 30, 2013, 05:37:58 PM »
time to replace stupid bushings!

1.25" Heims.

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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #222 on: November 17, 2013, 03:05:09 PM »
New 1.25" Heims swapped in to replace the bushings.   Wow! what a difference they make.   Buggy feels tight again.   No more clunk and no axle roll when I stomp the brakes. 




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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #223 on: November 17, 2013, 03:10:23 PM »
I did have to rework the mounting tabs because the mount was too shallow for the Heim and I stepped up to a 5/8 bolt.



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Re: Gif Built Buggy
« Reply #224 on: November 17, 2013, 03:52:36 PM »
Posting these for reference.  (when I started this build smike did not have this site)

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