Zach’s buggy build

[Smiddy24]

Old Jeep frame is gone.. it’s been a great ride, but onto better things! Only thing that’s left to sell if the fiberglass tub!


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[Smiddy24]

The people that were at Harlan convinced me to go automatic.. so I ended up getting a TH400. Now looking for an LS because why not upgrade right?!?


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[93 Krawler]

The people that were at Harlan convinced me to go automatic.. so I ended up getting a TH400. Now looking for an LS because why not upgrade right?!?


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You will not regret going to an automatic. Now all you got to do is point and shoot.

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[Smiddy24]

Oh major upgrade here! ATLAS T CASE!



She’s a little old. From what we are told it’s never been installed. Atlas is either a late 90’s model or early 2000’s


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[blazerbrad]

Oh major upgrade here! ATLAS T CASE!



She’s a little old. From what we are told it’s never been installed. Atlas is either a late 90’s model or early 2000’s


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Is that a 3.8:1 low range version (looks like a 3.8 written on it)? Should work pretty good with the TH400. I was thinking originally that if you went with the TH400 but kept the NP205 you may not be happy because that combo gives pretty crappy low range ratio.

[Smiddy24]

Is that a 3.8:1 low range version (looks like a 3.8 written on it)? Should work pretty good with the TH400. I was thinking originally that if you went with the TH400 but kept the NP205 you may not be happy because that combo gives pretty crappy low range ratio.

That it is! Very pumped because of the stress I was going through in buying the adapter. Then buying more parts to either do the doubler or the gear box. So my dad made a very good point.. instead of paying $1500 for either the doubler/gear box why not just try to find a Atlas for only $300-500 more. But yeah this solves all my problems with finding a better gear ratio. Paid $1800 for it. So it's a steal because that includes the twin sticks, the TH400 adapter, and possibly a shifter for the TH400 instead of buying a Winters shifter.

My dad is going down to get it this Sunday since it's located in Georgia and he's traveling to New Orleans for work. He is also buying another TH400 with a reverse valve body. So we have an extra TH400 in the garage now that needs to be sold. Plus I'm selling my old 205 and the 203 I just got.

[Smiddy24]

Decent amount of progress made today! Got both axles put together (4links and 14 bolt gears). We also made the base of the frame, thanks to my dad Jeffrey Smith and his skills with the plasma cutter!



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[Smiddy24]

Some goodies arrived today. Got my brake pedals and brake master cylinders. This allows me to have independent brakes!




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[Smiddy24]

And some more goodies! TH400 shifter and the twin sticks for the Atlas


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[Smiddy24]

While I’ve been doing college essays all week (stupid last semester) my dad decided to work on the frame. He got a lot done! Looks very good!



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[Smiddy24]

Finally starting to see the bigger picture now. Pretty much got the frame done. Just need to weld it up and figure out how to do the upper front 4 links. Deciding whether to use the old 4 link brackets I have or cut into the frame and box it like my dads is.




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[93 Krawler]

Lookin good.

[Smiddy24]

Buggy Build 2.0! We had to totally redesign the tube chassis today, since my dad switched computers and lost the original copy... But this design is similar with some adjustments. Overall width of the chassis is 67” (nerf bar to nerf bar) overall height is 42”. Total weight so far from Bend Tech, 470lbs. Can length is 59” wide to fit a Jeep cowl, and my original hood.




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[WrenchMonkey]

Nice! I think I like this one even better...

Where is the 42" height measured from? Bottom of the framerails, top of the rails, or from the nerf bars?

I've been trying to get mine that low, but for reference my XJ is 46" from floor to roof inside, and I don't know if I can shave another four or five inches without hitting my head or stretching my legs straight out in front of me.

[Smiddy24]

Nice! I think I like this one even better...



Where is the 42" height measured from? Bottom of the framerails, top of the rails, or from the nerf bars?



I've been trying to get mine that low, but for reference my XJ is 46" from floor to roof inside, and I don't know if I can shave another four or five inches without hitting my head or stretching my legs straight out in front of me.

That’s center of tube from the nerf bar and the A pillar.


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