A King of Hammers inspired garage build

[LSRGreg]

ahh.. yes..if your using bigger diameter tires, you can get more uptravel. We set up our teryx long travel kits to have about 3" of ground clearance with a 26" diameter tire. We feel that by the time the tire flattens out, and the ground not being perfectly flat in all scenarios, this will leave you with a good amount of clearance. The chassis can still hit the ground, especially in soft sand and such, but its not very often, when the car bottoms out. But if your running a 30" tire, you should be able to get at least 2" more up travel, and still have the same clearance when its bottomed out.

Lookin good!!

 

[cuflipn]

Thank you Greg!

Update:

I made some good progress over the Turkey day weekend!

All the suspension is done (still need to weld the mounts but otherwise done...) the suspension has to be the biggest achievement so far!! There is a lot that goes into it and I have a new found respect for the companies out there providing the long travel kits!!

Both seats are mounted and are 7 inches lower then stock position!! That will go a long way in the C.G.

Pedals mounted as well as the steering wheel. WOW its starting to look like a side by side again LOL!

With the radiator mounted I am on a roll...
What’s left?

Fuel cell, electrical, steering, skid plates, hood mount (I need to find a black one!!) testing and then paint. A lot to do before K of H but I think I will make it!

Cheers,
Brett

 

[fundad]

That looks so GOOD!!!
I've been gone for 2 days and you've made major progress!!!
Good Job!

 

[tatum]

You were busy this weekend,keep up the good work and keep the pics coming.

 

[cuflipn]

Update:

The past three days I have completed the steering and all the welding on the chassis...

Some may have noted that in the beginning of my thread, I said I was doing something different for the steering, Reid was on top of the pic's and saw I was doing a front steer but that wasn't all (hhmmm that's a funny box up front???) LOL It will be so nice driving with one hand through the rockiest trails...

Next on the list is the electrical, skid plates and some body panels. Wow I think I am getting close I should (the plan is) to test drive it over the X-mass break

Cheers,
Brett

 

[tatum]

Are those aftermarket spindles or did you just swap sides?

 

[cuflipn]

Are those aftermarket spindles or did you just swap sides?

I swapped them and adjusted for the caster...

 

[cuflipn]

Update:

Well I have made a big step forward in my build. to date I have completed the Hydraulics for my hydrostatic steering that included mounting the filter reservoir assembly, steering control valve, oil cooler and the hydraulic pump (this was no small feat not a lot of room after lowering the seats 7 inches). All though this system is a parisitic system (robbing H.P. from the motor) I feel it is a good trade for my style of riding. Now I will just have to be careful not to break my front hubs off LOL.

I also re built the front of the chassis (it wasn't quite on center). With my front axle nuts arriving today (funny how things get lost in the build process) I will be able to button things up and set it on the ground may even wire it up and see if it still runs haha.

Hope you guys enjoy it I know I am!

Cheers,
Brett

 

[Team Green]

Bret, It is hard to tell in the pictures but if your pump is mounted to the chassis you may have issues with throwing belts. I know the original UTV Inc Alternator kit that was mounted that way ate belts. If you can mount to engine cradle or the engine itself you'll avoid belt issues.

I like your thought process on this baby!

 

[cuflipn]

Bret, It is hard to tell in the pictures but if your pump is mounted to the chassis you may have issues with throwing belts. I know the original UTV Inc Alternator kit that was mounted that way ate belts. If you can mount to engine cradle or the engine itself you'll avoid belt issues.

I like your thought process on this baby!

Thank you Reid your feedback is always helpful!!

Yes I remember they had a problem with that... My pump is very carefully mounted to the engine mount so it is one with the motor LOL and might I add it is very ridged with a jack-screw tension system so keeping the belt tight should be a breeze.

This picture shows the mount but is difficult to really see how it works...


Brett

 

[fundad]

Thats just BAD ASS!!!!!

Cant wait to go for a test drive

 

[mtoma]

Lookin good man, that's some great work and design.
I really like the gull wing style a-arms, gives you that extra ground clearance.
I've always wondered why other manufactures don't make theirs like this.

 

[cuflipn]

Thats just BAD ASS!!!!!

Cant wait to go for a test drive

Lookin good man, that's some great work and design.
I really like the gull wing style a-arms, gives you that extra ground clearance.
I've always wondered why other manufactures don't make theirs like this.

Thanks guys!!

 

[cuflipn]

Update:

Well I had a little set back with my hydro steering... I missed a very simple but very important step, yep you guessed it direction of rotation. LOL you would think if you are going to spend a day and a half fabing and fitting a pump and pulley assembly you would check direction before hand. NOPE not this guy LMAO!!

Ok so my update:

NEW hydro pump mount DONE! System primed and tested! WOW this is going to be awesome!! POWER steering

Rear suspension final welding is complete with tie rod position set for little to no bump steer (it turned out really nice only have a little toe in and full drop).

The big test, it has been on a cart for 7 months and it was time for the rubber to hit the ground!

Fully bottomed out there is roughly 3 inches of clearance (tire pressure was low at first) shocks set soft or low pressure the top of the cage is 68 inches with 15 inches ground clearance, full extended top of cage 71 inches ground clearance 18 inches for 17inches of travel.

I have a lot left to do but its getting there. Next is the electrical and some cross bracing.

Cheers,

Brett

 

[cuflipn]

More pic's

Question for any of the peps who sell long travel kits:

Do you sell just the front break lines for a +6 (Teryx) and if so how much (you can PM me that if you want).


Thanks,
Brett

 

[Dirtdaddy]

Oh I know you meant to say "Thanks ED for pointing out that the pump is turning the wrong way" and then I say no problem glad to help !!!!! LMFAO. Nice work by the way that thing is off the hook. Can't wait for the first run. Bring it up to the farm and run it in the field.

 

[DUNE DUMMY 29]

THIS IS A GREAT BUILD. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT FINISHED.

 

[cuflipn]

Oh I know you meant to say "Thanks ED for pointing out that the pump is turning the wrong way" and then I say no problem glad to help !!!!! LMFAO. Nice work by the way that thing is off the hook. Can't wait for the first run. Bring it up to the farm and run it in the field.

LMAO!!! YES that is exactly what I meant to say... Thanks for the second pair of eyes and hands getting that primed.

But seriously I really thought it was more appropriate for me to point out my lack of insight to check this up front rather then your MANY years of experience that only a OLD man such as yourself could have. But all in all yes your are right THANK YOU ED!!

THIS IS A GREAT BUILD. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT FINISHED.

Thanks!
As an old man ounce said to me (just the other day) "It's going to be interesting".

Cheers,
Brett

 

[racemx587]

Looks awesome!! If you need any help with your hydro power steering, after about a year and a half I finally got mine dialed

 

[cuflipn]

Looks awesome!! If you need any help with your hydro power steering, after about a year and a half I finally got mine dialed

Thanks!!

I am always open for help! What do you have the hydro steer in? And what would you say was the toughest part to dial in?

Brett