I am kicking around a couple ideas to help my buggy climb. They both include a longer wheel base. Right now my wb is 93". Pretty short I think. Can you tell me what the wb is on some of your buggies? And what you like or dislike about it. I am trying to figure out how long is to long.
Thanks
Dean

Personally I would not go over 100" WB if your going to trail ride. Even at 100" tight trails can be tricky to manuver thru. Power steering would be a great help on longer wheel bases so I would consider that if you go longer. I know thats what Im doing on my new Buggy and its only 98".

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put a SUBARU in it.

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yea a cd suby ,,,,,oops,,,,,stole a thread,,,,, uh my wb is 102

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OH YA! mines 100'' stalker. the old car was 103, sorry Dean

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103"......... modified "beeline, pro 95" frame

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Mike
Got Honda?

dont know what my frame is but i legenthened it 15" went from 87" to 102" and most of the time all 4's are planted on climbs

most of the bama buggys are 105 thats with 3x3s,my 4 seater is 112, but as long as I pay attention on trails I have know problems,I do like the point of sitting closer to the front ,you have a better view

120 IN CUSTOM CHAIN DRIVE




ROCKROCKET!


IF YOU AN'T LIVING ON THE EDGE YOUR TAKING UP TOO MUCH SPACE!!!!!!!!!

106 here cutting brakes are a must on tight trails with a little bit of speed and no worries.


The Wild Kids

Mine is 100"

Mine is about 101"

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When in doubt, hit it in second gear!

98" now, needs to be 102"

mine is 102"

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drive it like you know how too fix it

105" with 3x3 rear and 21/2" extended up front

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Mine is 100 inches dean, same frame as hillaholic.

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Dean mine is 100-102. i havn't checked it since i put ext. arms on the front. But length is not as important as most think. Its all about suspention,balance,and low center of gravity. I know alot of short buggies that climb good.Most guys at D and K are under 100.Look at Smitys.

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IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT IN A LITTLE BUGGY,IT CAN'T BE CLIMBED

Where do you measure the wheel base from? From center of wheel to center of wheel, or total length of frame?

Wheel centers

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AROND HEAR 99-101 IS IDEAI FOR TRAIL RIDEING AND HILL CLIMBING MINE WAS 97" AND COULD NOT KEEP IT OFF THE ROOF I MOVED IT TO 100 1/2 IT HELPED ALOT..

101-102, I think.

single seater 100" , two seater 98"

I'm at 90" . I've had the same thoughts as you, My front end is usually aimed at the sky on some of the steeper hills & I have an 8000lb winch infront. I'm not sure what to do.
Bruce

Mine is 101 1/2" long.

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damn, Gamntrail, thats a heavy winch!!! you must have put heavy springs in your beam!! ha,ha,ha.

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