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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:42 pm | |
| Mud bandit was fun, not something I want to run all day with the stiff suspension and having to ride the brakes all day. SO, phase 2 will be to transform from Mud bogger to rock racer. It will not be done for November, no chance in hell. so next spring for Rausch races, then line mountain races, and the one in North carolina. Phase 2 JUGGY:
1. Replace transmission with reverse pattern TH400, engine braking, full manual control and 2.75 first. 2. Replace transfer case with 203-205 doubler. 3. Change suspension to link style suspension with coilover shocks front and rear. 4. Tube back half and front end of CJ retaining just the cab. 5. Stretch wheelbase to 110-115" 6. Convert to full hydraulic steerring (already have the PSC kit). 7. Modify to be in full compliance with rules of racing: covered fuel cell, metal firewalls and roof etc etc. 8. 7" of uptravel, air bumps 9. keep radiator in rear, narrow rear to clear tires with artic, lower hood for visibility. 10. 1410 u-joints with with heavy wall dom tubing, chromoly yokes, heavy dom shafts balanced
in 1:1 crawl ratio is 14 in 2:1 crawl ratio is 28:1 (not counting the torque converter) in 4:1 crawl ratio is 56:1
Top speed in 1:1 is calc at 128 mph Top speed in 2:1 is about 64 mph Top speed in 4:1 is about 31 mph
Idea is to stay in 2:1 unless i need the 4:1 for some obstacles and may need 1:1 for some longer open stretches.
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makitupthehardway moderator
Number of posts : 2558 Age : 42 Localisation : Ashburn, VA Registration date : 2007-01-19
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:15 pm | |
| Looks like a solid plan. I like the idea of cutting off the back of the tub and frame. Leave the front till the rear is done. | |
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Kim Matzen Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 123 Age : 19 Localisation : Silver Spring Registration date : 2007-01-21
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:43 pm | |
| Hey Bill, what are line mountain races? sounds like fun. | |
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jealos-z Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 604 Age : 51 Localisation : Bloomsburg PA Emploi : Mechanic Registration date : 2007-09-17
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:48 pm | |
| Line Mountain 7 miler I have herd horror stories | |
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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:55 pm | |
| line mountian races are races about 30 miles west of Rausch creek. 16 miles, 3 loops or so with green/blue trail style races for time. last event a couple weeks ago they had 120 or so rigs racing | |
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thinga'ma'rig Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 972 Age : 51 Localisation : Perry Hall, MD Registration date : 2007-01-22
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rockdw72 Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 1243 Age : 42 Localisation : north harford Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:46 pm | |
| are 60's going to hold up to 44's and rock racing. thats a heavy tire. a lot of the racing guys are running 4.3s or 3.8s atlas with autos, or even higher ratio. | |
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Locked_N_Loaded Admin
Number of posts : 1783 Age : 40 Localisation : Reading, PA Registration date : 2007-02-09
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:44 am | |
| Sign me up for shotgun | |
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MonsterS10 Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 267 Age : 49 Registration date : 2009-01-22
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:16 am | |
| Most of the guys running the 7miler are running little tires its more hill climbs & obstacles i think you would not be happy with that race | |
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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:33 am | |
| I watched the videos and there are some that run 2wd buggies in there. lots do not complete the course due to breakage from trying to go fast and hitting a hole or rock too fast etc. It would be fun to run but not my primary objective. I want the rock races at rausch and NC and line mountain just gives me something else to do with it. For ratio's I'm thinking either atlas 5:1 or perhaps a Stak case with 5.3:1, 3.8:1 and 1:1 not sure yet. Tires are really heavy, might end up selling them for a different tire but i'll have to compare weights/prices etc. also thought about just cutting all the little lugs off to shave some weight. | |
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MonsterS10 Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 267 Age : 49 Registration date : 2009-01-22
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:47 pm | |
| my goal is to do the RC races if the S-10 sells if not the finances won't be there to do it. the stak case definatly offers more ratio i believe there very large & heavey the only downfall. would definalty want coilovers with big resevoirs for cooling i think a little smaller tire would be a good idea & a heavey sidewall | |
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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:00 pm | |
| yeah stak is like 150# so very heavy, atlas is like 100? or so. | |
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Kim Matzen Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 123 Age : 19 Localisation : Silver Spring Registration date : 2007-01-21
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:22 pm | |
| Is there a web site for the races or a name for the area where they take place? | |
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Kim Matzen Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 123 Age : 19 Localisation : Silver Spring Registration date : 2007-01-21
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:37 pm | |
| sounds like a place where my lead foot my actually be a good thing.... | |
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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:12 pm | |
| - Kim Matzen wrote:
- Is there a web site for the races or a name for the area where they take place?
line mountain races | |
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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:03 pm | |
| called TCI for some tech advice with the tranny, stayed on hold 15 minutes and gave up. | |
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Grason Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 237 Age : 36 Registration date : 2007-09-12
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:52 pm | |
| damn bill, sounds like a good idea. ill be seeing you up there because im doing the rc races as well and hopefully the line mtn. next year. | |
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thinga'ma'rig Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 972 Age : 51 Localisation : Perry Hall, MD Registration date : 2007-01-22
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Kim Matzen Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 123 Age : 19 Localisation : Silver Spring Registration date : 2007-01-21
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:03 pm | |
| watched some of the run on Utube. what an absolute blast... do you think I can do that in my jeep or does it need a bunch of modifications to gears or suspension? Seems like it could go the way it is. Can you go up there and run the trail before a competition? | |
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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:53 pm | |
| - Kim Matzen wrote:
- watched some of the run on Utube. what an absolute blast... do you think I can do that in my jeep or does it need a bunch of modifications to gears or suspension? Seems like it could go the way it is. Can you go up there and run the trail before a competition?
Not sure exactly. they do have some safety requirements listed somewhere on there. I printed them but didnt' have a chance to read it yet. | |
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Kim Matzen Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 123 Age : 19 Localisation : Silver Spring Registration date : 2007-01-21
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Fri Oct 02, 2009 4:20 pm | |
| I printed out the specs, need a helmet and additional safety bars, no glass in the windows. Doesn't look like that much. thanks. | |
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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:51 pm | |
| looks like a blast so I look forward to flying through the woods. Should work well with your go fast itchy foot. | |
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Kim Matzen Locker/Locker
Number of posts : 123 Age : 19 Localisation : Silver Spring Registration date : 2007-01-21
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:26 pm | |
| Hey Matt, who makes the safety belt you installed? anyone know where you can get stock car netting? | |
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rockdw72 Locker/Spool
Number of posts : 1243 Age : 42 Localisation : north harford Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:06 pm | |
| mine are made by Crow. There are bunch of good companies out there. check out summittracing.com | |
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Rockn93YJ moderator
Number of posts : 3671 Age : 57 Localisation : Knoxville, MD Registration date : 2007-01-20
| Subject: Re: Phase 2 Mud sucks, I'm going racing! Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:42 pm | |
| - Kim Matzen wrote:
- Hey Matt, who makes the safety belt you installed? anyone know where you can get stock car netting?
window nets at jegs | |
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