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 Post subject: New to the buggy world!
PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:35 pm 
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I'm brand spankin new to the buggy world...I've always ran a Toyota rock crawler my whole life...I was just wonderin if you guys had any tips, tricks, or suggestions for me on how to transition my riding style and prepare for my trips...I'm running a 1600cc dual port vw it has a mild cam a 43 empi carb, an alternator insted of genereator has elc distributor, cutter brakes, ditchwitch tires in the rear, and tractor up front, with a 3 rib tranny and 2700lb clutch. Any info is appreciated!!

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:12 pm 
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Got any pics of the new buggy. The only info I have is there a blast to drive I wouldn't trade mine for nothibg


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:13 pm 
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You have been runnin a Toyota rock crawler your whole life? How did you reach the pedals lol just kidding welcome to the buggy world all I can say is be prepared to go more than 2 mph in the woods and meet way better people IMO just put the word out when your headed out somewhere chances are someone else will be there for good times and help if necessary, you'll never look back to crawling and it sounds like you have a capable buggy so you'll be fine we do like pictures though


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:27 pm 
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I'm planning on re painting it red and black just so it will match my truck...but I should be back in Kentucky in the next few month and I ride in the Slade area...I'm just finishing up my tour in the Marine Corps right now out here in San Diego.


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:29 pm 
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it aint no big deal just go have fun.


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:09 am 
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good looking buggy


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:12 am 
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Welcome aboard and Thank You for your service.
I wheeled an XJ for a bunch of years and thought I was having a great time until I got a buggy. I built my bug pretty much from scratch with the help from my brother, now I wished he pushed me harder.Last year I finally got it running after screwing with it for 6 years.
Ripping a bug is a lot different than crawling a 4x4. At first the style is really noticeable, you'll screw up several times until you get it right but the more I drive the better my technique gets. The biggest difference I found is 2wd vs 4wd. 4x4 I was able to slug it out and crawl ahead, where as the the bug I found myself using the throttle, clutch, cutters, steering wheel and brain at a much, much faster pace.
I wheel with a lot of very experienced drivers and observe what they are doing. Then I have to quickly make a decision to do what they're doing or not. Some times it's best not to do what they did, if you know what I mean :D
Have fun, enjoy.

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:54 am 
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Invest in cv joints main thing you gonna break in the woods and the tools to change it with other than that zip tie a spare belt to the buggy and hit the woods

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:25 am 
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These work good for carrying spare bus axles.

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:56 pm 
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postby riverar321 ยป Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:25 am
These work good for carrying spare bus axles.

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Any info on the can? Looks military and what I'm looking for.

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 Post subject: New to the buggy world!
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Yes they are military. You can usually find them at a military -surplus store. I think they are RPG canister.


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:29 pm 
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Pycho Alpha gave me the scoop on where to find them, I couldn't find them anywhere locally. I bought all the guy had at the time and sold most of them to friends. Maybe he has more. If not, I might have a couple left.


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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:12 pm 
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Thank you all, I appreciate all the input!

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:06 pm 
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Found it. $14.10 Steel Mortar Round Storage Tubes (5" Outer Diameter x 25" Long)

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/ad/312960.htm

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:19 am 
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Good find at a good price.


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