NIRC. Chit Chat

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by Die-Laughing

Yea Jason!

Engineer it, find the right motor, figure out what batteries, esc/hand control, build battery box, find gears & chains, make chain gaurd, draw brackets, adapters, gear drives, etc.

And, I'll machine the parts. The stuff listed above is what I dont feel like doing.

Make me a couple of big wheel axle adapters!


BTW, last night I asked Susan if she wants to split up... she said no.
I may be having a mid life crisis... perhaps I should buy a Corvette... or a GTO!

[Die-Laughing]

Finding something that already exists with an electric motor/drive unit on it would drastically make this easier. Like a childs electric gocart or something. Ideally it would have a motor with a chain/belt to a gear on an axle. Not a motor on wheel setup. Then, I would just have to make brackets.

Any ideas?

[johnnyh66]

Chain saw, just attach a sprocket to the axle. Done!

[Die-Laughing]

Haha.. Electric chain saw? Hmm. Pics!

Johnny, give me the dolly and the new wheels/tires. I can do something with that.

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by Die-Laughing

Haha.. Electric chain saw? Hmm. Pics!

https://www.google.com/search?q=elec...IY680QGY-IC4CA

Originally Posted by Die-Laughing

Johnny, give me the dolly and the new wheels/tires. I can do something with that.

awesome!

[thzero]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

Make me a couple of big wheel axle adapters!


BTW, last night I asked Susan if she wants to split up... she said no.
I may be having a mid life crisis... perhaps I should buy a Corvette... or a GTO!

Why the **** would you do that?!!? Dumbass!

I have a GTO you can buy. ;)

Big wheel axle adapters? Eh, for what? There are 17mm adapters for the 12mm hex axles aplenty!

[johnnyh66]

I kind of want one of these: Toyota : 4Runner SR5 4x4 in Toyota | eBay Motors

[johnnyh66]

ohhhh, awwww:Suzuki : Samurai Base Trim in Suzuki | eBay Motors

[johnnyh66]

hmmm: Toyota : Land Cruiser Convertible in Toyota | eBay Motors

[badhoopty]

i dont think the dolly really needs a motor on it.

i had no problem at all at roselle, about the only thing i would like is some sort of hinged skidplate or cage on the bottom to encase my rigs and allow me to drag it over big logs or rocks.

...if i was gonna try to motorize it i would probably get a powerwheels for all the bits and pieces.

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by thzero

Why the **** would you do that?!!? Dumbass!

The Susan thing?
Cause her feet stink.

Originally Posted by thzero

I have a GTO you can buy. ;)

Has it been drove over any curbs?

Originally Posted by thzero

Big wheel axle adapters? Eh, for what? There are 17mm adapters for the 12mm hex axles aplenty!

Not for a rc, for my dolly.

[johnnyh66]

Jason, what's a good cheap 4x4 base?
How about Jeep's, anyone know what years to get?

[badhoopty]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

ohhhh, awwww:Suzuki : Samurai Base Trim in Suzuki | eBay Motors

im not sure my dolly would fit in the zuk...

if i ever get another zuk, and im sure i will, it will definitely be from the southwest. one of these days timmy is just gonna be a set of axles and a pile of rust dust in my garage.

[badhoopty]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

Jason, what's a good cheap 4x4 base?
How about Jeep's, anyone know what years to get?

if i was to get a cheap jeep it would be a tj. i would love love love a tj rubicon unlimited. the jk is sweet but its big and freaking expensive.

samurai's are the cheapest solid axle 4x4 you can get. ive seen some really sweet 4 door trackers with front solid axle swaps.

also, the military blazers and pickups are pretty damn cool and built like a brick shithouse. theres a dealership up around you that has them for sale every so often. i was really considering buying one of the blazers before i decided i wanted something a little more commuter friendly.

[JHTreyIII]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

Jason, what's a good cheap 4x4 base?
How about Jeep's, anyone know what years to get?

I would stay early, their mix with chrysler took them down hill.

If you want something really solid I'd look at a Tacoma, 2000 to 2004 range. Get a single cab and jack it up. Those trucks are sweet and they live forever. They also hold their value really well.

[johnnyh66]

Originally Posted by badhoopty

if i was to get a cheap jeep it would be a tj. i would love love love a tj rubicon unlimited. the jk is sweet but its big and freaking expensive.

I'd love one too but I was thinking something in the sub $5000 range.

[badhoopty]

Originally Posted by johnnyh66

I'd love one too but I was thinking something in the sub $5000 range.

jeep yj's are pretty nice too. theyre the last wranglers with leaf springs. prolly find one of those for cheap, but i would definitely source one from the southwest to get something rust-free. they rust about as bad as the sammies do.

[badhoopty]

this is the place i mentioned that sells the blazers.

1986 Chevy Military Blazer -RARE! Just Gvt Released,Diesel,4X4.RunsGreat,More!

[neillarson]

If your thinking of a Jeep, I can help. I have had a 1946 M38, a 1971 CJ5 and 2 1997 TJs.

IMHO, stay away from YJs, they were the square headlight model between the CJs and TJs made between 87 and 95. CJs (and YJs are leaders, TJs, LJs and JKs are Links.

The TJ is a great platform to work with as long as you go with an X, Sport, Sahara or Rubicon. Stay away from the SE, the 4 banger will kill you. The 4.0L six is a great motor. Trannys are a bit of a personal decision, I chad a 5 speed and an Auto. The Auto is surprisingly fuel efficient (comparatively, 16 highway is doing good on these). The standard defends better than an Auto off road, but the auto is better (IMHO) on the rocks.

You want a 2" lift for 32's, a 4" lift for 33" (what I recommend) and a 6" for 35's. The Dana 35Cs suck unless they are upgraded to Superior Axles and Gears. 4:88 is a good ratio for off road, 4:11s on. If you want to really play, go 5:13s and up. The Rubicon had Dana 44s with Jeeps licensed version of the ARB Air Lockers. on other models, you can get away with a Detroit Locker in the rear, but NOT in the front unless you want to trailer it.

Stay away from Tube bumpers and sliders as they really cause some problems on sharp pointed rocks due to the Jeeps weight. Square Tube sliders and Warn style shorty bumpers are the way to go.

Ok, did I spew enough? ping me if you have any questions.

[gottwins?]

I also have a jeep addiction so if you've got questions let me know. Ive had an 80 full size cherokee chief SJ, 83 cj7 with the 4cyl, 98 Cherokee 4dr xj auto wit the 4.0, 87 Comanche manual with the 4cyl. I like the 4cyl with manuals. They did great offload. As a dd it would have to be the 4.0 like Neil said. I do like the yj's though.