2000 Dodge Truggy

94Dodge Truggy · 02-03-2008, 09:21 PM

Here I go towards another build! Got 2 going but put one on hold to concentrate on the smaller project.

Platform: 2000 Dodge (of course) Durango R/T with the 360, auto and heated leather seats and 6 disc cd/dvd

Axles: 2.5 ton rockwells with high steer, detroits, and spare inner axle shafts, wilwood 4 piston calipers and cross drilled and slotted rotors on pinion

Transfer case: Stak 3 speed 1.1, 3.0, 5.4

Driveshafts: 1410 joints, 12'' spline length, 1/4 wall alloy tubing

Tools and recovery: Onboard air, highlift jack, 12,000lb winch, CB

Front suspension: 4 link with track bar, 14'' swayaway coilovers

Rear suspension: Triangulated 4 link, 16'' 2.5 king air shocks

Steering: PSC full hydraulic

Electric: 190 amp alternator, auxilary lighting

1.750 DOM cage

Wheels: usa 6x6, humvee or stazworks 16 x 10 dual beadlocks I think

Tires: Interco super swamper tsl 42's, 44's or LTB 47's I think

Working towards 120'' wheelbase, 88'' width, 86'' height (crossing my fingers on these numbers) Needs to fit into my trailer and on the trails!

Weight estimated at 5,000 lbs.

Planning on wheeling with the body for 1 year or until it gets hard to get into as the body crumbles and squishes! I have been taking pictures and really just got started but hope to be running by april. I will learn how to post pics. with this thread so cross your fingers and wish me luck on the build and more luck on the pics. posting!

Lookin for advice on rims, tires and hydraulic steering. :confused: Thanks, Scott

JET455 · 02-03-2008, 11:36 PM

Sounds like a nice project but I think you are dreaming about posting pics and the est. weight of 5000.........:p

Rubi06 · 02-03-2008, 11:54 PM

Can't wait to see it on the trail. It's a Dodge so I know it will do good.

carwash · 02-04-2008, 01:18 AM

gonna be hard pressed to get it under 5000 #, but sounds like a monster, and it wont have a problem with the extra weight with the good gearing.

JeepHD · 02-04-2008, 10:35 AM

Heated leather seats, always a requirement for hardcore trail rigs:)

Sounds like a great build and unique. Can't say that I have seen many Durango's built to wheel!

drmeece · 02-04-2008, 01:59 PM

pm sent

RuffedUpXJ · 02-04-2008, 03:37 PM

Good luck with it Scott. It sounds like an awesome build

Redriverranger · 02-04-2008, 06:34 PM

Good wheelbase. You should be happy all around for a trail rig.

fabricator · 02-04-2008, 07:12 PM

Pic's ............... LOL !

bc35339 · 02-04-2008, 07:31 PM

Yes I would like to see some pics to!

DinkDavis · 02-04-2008, 08:44 PM

Awsome Build

blazerbrad · 02-05-2008, 09:51 AM

Cool project. A guy in our club has been talking about doing something like this on a Durango for awhile now (currently has a 318 V-8 Dakota extended cab on D60's with 37's to 40's, depending on the mood).

I think you need to make it a full convertible though. Last year a guy ran with us with a 5.0L 4 door Explorer on D60's and 42's with the top cut off and a full cage....sweet idea.

94Dodge Truggy · 02-05-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by blazerbrad

Cool project. A guy in our club has been talking about doing something like this on a Durango for awhile now (currently has a 318 V-8 Dakota extended cab on D60's with 37's to 40's, depending on the mood).

I think you need to make it a full convertible though. Last year a guy ran with us with a 5.0L 4 door Explorer on D60's and 42's with the top cut off and a full cage....sweet idea.

Got any pictures of the durango? I need inspiration!

OH-cj5 · 02-05-2008, 09:48 PM

I have some advice its in your message box LOL!

fabricator · 02-06-2008, 03:47 AM

You need a Klune V for this project......

94Dodge Truggy · 02-06-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by fabricator

You need a Klune V for this project......

What do you think my final gear ratios would be? Maybe double snail slow or something. ;)

Hybrid · 02-07-2008, 01:03 AM

Sweet build!! Can't wait to see it in pics and on the trail!

94Dodge Truggy · 02-07-2008, 08:02 AM

Pulled the motor and waiting for some heads to be delivered before I send out the block. Looking for 6,600 rpms and HP.

The body has not seen the sawzall or shears yet but the front bumper, 3rd row seats and front quarter panels have been unbolted. Relocating the battery tonight!

kyrel69 · 02-07-2008, 09:11 AM

take pic and I will come by and show you how to up load them.

You doing this at your shop?

94Dodge Truggy · 02-07-2008, 10:13 AM

At shop and at home. I should be able to post pics. tonight.

fabricator · 02-07-2008, 12:15 PM

Well Scott, If you need a hand
I can come up a day on some weekends ......
O yea, the pic's, LOL...

Stang849 · 02-07-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 94Dodge Truggy

At shop and at home. I should be able to post pics. tonight.

And I hear Hell has a frost warning tonight too!!! :p JFWY

If you need a hand with getting them uploaded let me know.

mckeddie · 02-07-2008, 07:35 PM

sounds cool. you plan on tubing it out, exocaging or just full bodied? how close to stock wheelbase are you going to be? your desired width might be hard. butch is at 90-92" with his hubs flipped in with 42's on his (unfortunately 4" narrower than my wide ass pig). his wheels are backspaced just enough for his hub to be just inside the wheel.

greg

94Dodge Truggy · 02-07-2008, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mckeddie

sounds cool. you plan on tubing it out, exocaging or just full bodied? how close to stock wheelbase are you going to be? your desired width might be hard. butch is at 90-92" with his hubs flipped in with 42's on his (unfortunately 4" narrower than my wide ass pig). his wheels are backspaced just enough for his hub to be just inside the wheel.

greg

What is his rims backspacing and width? I am looking at 16.5-10 rims with 4'' backspacing and hubs flipped. Hoping to get 90" from that.

cheapthrills49 · 02-07-2008, 09:58 PM

don't you have 2 run 20" rims when you flip your hubs, for clearance

02-03-2008, 09:21 PM	#1
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	2000 Dodge Truggy Here I go towards another build! Got 2 going but put one on hold to concentrate on the smaller project. Platform: 2000 Dodge (of course) Durango R/T with the 360, auto and heated leather seats and 6 disc cd/dvd Axles: 2.5 ton rockwells with high steer, detroits, and spare inner axle shafts, wilwood 4 piston calipers and cross drilled and slotted rotors on pinion Transfer case: Stak 3 speed 1.1, 3.0, 5.4 Driveshafts: 1410 joints, 12'' spline length, 1/4 wall alloy tubing Tools and recovery: Onboard air, highlift jack, 12,000lb winch, CB Front suspension: 4 link with track bar, 14'' swayaway coilovers Rear suspension: Triangulated 4 link, 16'' 2.5 king air shocks Steering: PSC full hydraulic Electric: 190 amp alternator, auxilary lighting 1.750 DOM cage Wheels: usa 6x6, humvee or stazworks 16 x 10 dual beadlocks I think Tires: Interco super swamper tsl 42's, 44's or LTB 47's I think Working towards 120'' wheelbase, 88'' width, 86'' height (crossing my fingers on these numbers) Needs to fit into my trailer and on the trails! Weight estimated at 5,000 lbs. Planning on wheeling with the body for 1 year or until it gets hard to get into as the body crumbles and squishes! I have been taking pictures and really just got started but hope to be running by april. I will learn how to post pics. with this thread so cross your fingers and wish me luck on the build and more luck on the pics. posting! Lookin for advice on rims, tires and hydraulic steering. :confused: Thanks, Scott

02-03-2008, 11:36 PM	#2
JET455 Your wifes pimp! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Everywhere!!!!!! Posts: 548	Sounds like a nice project but I think you are dreaming about posting pics and the est. weight of 5000.........:p __________________ if i am not currently offending you, i will be shortly.

02-03-2008, 11:54 PM	#3
Rubi06 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 114 Images: 53	Can't wait to see it on the trail. It's a Dodge so I know it will do good. __________________ 2006 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2010 Harley Street Glide

02-04-2008, 01:18 AM	#4
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	gonna be hard pressed to get it under 5000 #, but sounds like a monster, and it wont have a problem with the extra weight with the good gearing. __________________

02-04-2008, 10:35 AM	#5
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	Heated leather seats, always a requirement for hardcore trail rigs:) Sounds like a great build and unique. Can't say that I have seen many Durango's built to wheel! __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

02-04-2008, 01:59 PM	#6
drmeece Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Amelia Ohio Posts: 136	pm sent __________________ I got a jeep

02-04-2008, 03:37 PM	#7
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Good luck with it Scott. It sounds like an awesome build __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

02-04-2008, 06:34 PM	#8
Redriverranger White ranger guy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Red river gorge,ky Posts: 274	Good wheelbase. You should be happy all around for a trail rig. __________________ 91 Ranger ext cab, 60, 14 bolt, 4:88's, 39.5's, doubler, lot's of character

02-04-2008, 07:12 PM	#9
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	Pic's ............... LOL ! __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

02-04-2008, 07:31 PM	#10
bc35339 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mount Washington KY Posts: 133	pics Yes I would like to see some pics to!

02-04-2008, 08:44 PM	#11
DinkDavis Dodge Truggy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Small town, West Virginia Posts: 83	Awsome Build

02-05-2008, 09:51 AM	#12
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	Cool project. A guy in our club has been talking about doing something like this on a Durango for awhile now (currently has a 318 V-8 Dakota extended cab on D60's with 37's to 40's, depending on the mood). I think you need to make it a full convertible though. Last year a guy ran with us with a 5.0L 4 door Explorer on D60's and 42's with the top cut off and a full cage....sweet idea.

02-05-2008, 09:48 PM	#14
OH-cj5 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waiting for obama to go away Posts: 90	I have some advice its in your message box LOL!

02-06-2008, 03:47 AM	#15
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	You need a Klune V for this project...... __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

02-07-2008, 01:03 AM	#17
Hybrid Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 134	Sweet build!! Can't wait to see it in pics and on the trail! __________________ '84 Cherokee body welded to an '86 Blazer frame , fuel injected 350, 700r4 trans, np208 t-case, 44 front and a welded 14 bolt in the rear on 35" boggers, radiator in the rear, and a full cage

02-07-2008, 08:02 AM	#18
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Pulled the motor and waiting for some heads to be delivered before I send out the block. Looking for 6,600 rpms and HP. The body has not seen the sawzall or shears yet but the front bumper, 3rd row seats and front quarter panels have been unbolted. Relocating the battery tonight!

02-07-2008, 09:11 AM	#19
kyrel69 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 372	take pic and I will come by and show you how to up load them. You doing this at your shop?

02-07-2008, 10:13 AM	#20
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	At shop and at home. I should be able to post pics. tonight.

02-07-2008, 12:15 PM	#21
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	Well Scott, If you need a hand I can come up a day on some weekends ...... O yea, the pic's, LOL... __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

02-07-2008, 07:35 PM	#23
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	sounds cool. you plan on tubing it out, exocaging or just full bodied? how close to stock wheelbase are you going to be? your desired width might be hard. butch is at 90-92" with his hubs flipped in with 42's on his (unfortunately 4" narrower than my wide ass pig). his wheels are backspaced just enough for his hub to be just inside the wheel. greg __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

02-07-2008, 09:58 PM	#25
cheapthrills49 VANILLA GORILLA Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: blanmolester, ohio.......stonelick lake Posts: 192	don't you have 2 run 20" rims when you flip your hubs, for clearance