Biggin's Sammy-ish Build

[biggin69]

Here are a few pics of my build. I am taking everything (drivetrain) out of my Sammy and putting it all in the new chassis I picked up. Some pics are cell phone pics and are not the greatest. I will keep it updated as I go.

Specs: Dana 44's front and rear, 5.13 gears, 1.6l 8v, stock Sammy trans., Sammy transer case w/ 4:1 gears, 4 link rear, YJ's front, full hydro steering, all sitting on 36" tires.

[carwash]

Looks as tho you weren't to far off from a buggy to start with, what do you hope to gain with this new buggy chassis that you don't currently have?

[biggin69]

Looks as tho you weren't to far off from a buggy to start with, what do you hope to gain with this new buggy chassis that you don't currently have?

The old tubing was actually pipe which I did not like. I did not feel that it was safe. I do not have the capabilities to build a buggy from scratch. Safety is my main concern plus I enjoy working on this thing as much as I enjoy driving it.

[biggin69]

Update...

Got the motor in the new chassis this weekend. I had to order a new rear seal for the tranny so it and the t-case will go in this week.

[uglyoffroad]

Did you get that chassis from a guy in richmond ky? It looks just like one that was for sale on craigslist over there. If it is the same guy, I have bought a few parts off of him in the past.

[biggin69]

Did you get that chassis from a guy in richmond ky? It looks just like one that was for sale on craigslist over there. If it is the same guy, I have bought a few parts off of him in the past.

I got it from a guy in Indy who got it from the guy in Richmond.

[biggin69]

Been awhile since I have had time to work on the rig bu I am starting to get back at it.

What material should I use for the four links? I want to try and keep it as light as possible.

[94Dodge Truggy]

7075 aluminum or titanium!

[biggin69]

7075 aluminum or titanium!

I am sure titanium is expensive...

[biggin69]

Alright, I now have tme to work on my rig. Getting ready to work on the suspension. I am thinking of ditching the 1.6 8v and Sammy trans for a Chevy 4.3 backed with an automatic tranny. What are your guys opinions on this and whattrans would be goog? I am thinking of keeping the Sammy t-case divorced so ???

[Hope Springs Hauler]

Alright, I now have tme to work on my rig. Getting ready to work on the suspension. I am thinking of ditching the 1.6 8v and Sammy trans for a Chevy 4.3 backed with an automatic tranny. What are your guys opinions on this and whattrans would be goog? I am thinking of keeping the Sammy t-case divorced so ???

Find me if you are getting rid of the 1.6 8v. I am just down the street.

The T350 is simple cheap and reliable.

[biggin69]

Find me if you are getting rid of the 1.6 8v. I am just down the street.

The T350 is simple cheap and reliable.

I will keep you in mind. Is the T350 able to bolt to a 4.3?

[Hope Springs Hauler]

I beleive so. They are the SBC of V6's

http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge...l_block_v6.htm

[gothodgie]

I will keep you in mind. Is the T350 able to bolt to a 4.3?

if i remember right the 4.3 and sbc are the same motor just 4.3 has 2 less cylinders so you can use any of the old style trans.... T350, T400, 700r4, etc...

[tinbeater]

Alright, I now have tme to work on my rig. Getting ready to work on the suspension. I am thinking of ditching the 1.6 8v and Sammy trans for a Chevy 4.3 backed with an automatic tranny. What are your guys opinions on this and whattrans would be goog? I am thinking of keeping the Sammy t-case divorced so ???

The Samurai t-case wont last long behind a 4.3.