The FSU trail buggy build

[Snowracer]

got the front shock mounts done and welde on the chassis





bump stops, will add a gusset to the frame. when i pull the diff back out ill brace the lower landing pad as right now its just tacked on



finished up the front bumper and farilead mount

[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

Nice progress. Those shock mounts are P I M P on there.

[Snowracer]

havent touched this in a few weeks as been busy with other stuff

helping the GF out with her bobber project


been out camping


watched some racing


but did add some more chassis braces, vertical tube where the chassis has the miter joint


cross brace between the shocks

[Scott Cee AKA 2drx4]

Looks like you've got enough chassis bracing in the rear there... If that fails other things are going to be pretty dickered.

[arse_sidewards]

It's probably fine but I don't like that the bump stop isn't at a node.

[pointsnorth]

It's probably fine but I don't like that the bump stop isn't at a node.

the winch crossmember ties into the backside of the air bump mount. if it was an issue im sure we would have heard about it with other tmr chassis

[pointsnorth]

in fact tmrs in house race car doesnt have the rear down tube that has been added here

[Snowracer]

It's probably fine but I don't like that the bump stop isn't at a node.

like Pointsnorth said there is so much other bracing close by with the winch mount and vertical tube i added that i dont see it being an issue. if i wanted to go full over kill i could cut a plate fill in behind the bump can in the chassis but that does feel like a bit much right now

[Snowracer]

HMF winch plate got burned in



got the front limiting straps done. forgot to cut the mounting blocks for my adjustable straps off the truck when i scrapped it. so got my ghetto on and made some







lower mount will be attached to axle tube and lower link mount

[arse_sidewards]

I would have just used a couple links of chain for the length adjustment.

[Snowracer]

I would have just used a couple links of chain for the length adjustment.

id rather not have to listen to chains making noise all day on the trail

[Snowracer]

still haven't worked on this in a while but did need to move it in the shop so tossed the 44s on and put it at bump. belly height is 12" and roof is 72". seeing it like this has gotten me all pumped to get back to this so maybe start working on it again soon

[pointsnorth]

looks badass on the cut boggers but I dont imagine its a good time riding in anything other than snow

[Johnny5]

Works awsome in the snow i bet, any plans for heat in this thing? Not like you ever go out on cold days or into the mountains or throw snow around with them tires or anything hahaha

[Snowracer]

Works awsome in the snow i bet, any plans for heat in this thing? Not like you ever go out on cold days or into the mountains or throw snow around with them tires or anything hahaha

yes i have a heater for it as well as i have heated seats. do plan on doing a windshield for and sides for winter wheeling as well