Off-Road 4x4

[MacGyver]

That's sweet.

[G27]

That's flippin' awesome.

[Guest db99wj]

Nice!!

[DRM]

Thanks guys. The upper chassis is a pre-fabbed F-toy formula Toyota racing chassis, I am taking it and building a full custom tube sub chassis underneath, 4 links, coilover shocks, and more custom stuff along the way. I'm looking forward to getting it completed over the next few months

[Guest db99wj]

Keep us updated with info and pics. I would love to be able to "be able" and afford to do this one day!

[DRM]

Keep us updated with info and pics. I would love to be able to "be able" and afford to do this one day!

A project like this can be as expensive or inexpensive as you like. I'm a pretty cheap guy, so I'm doing this a little slower, trading and swapping to get what I want. In case you didn't notice - axles/tires/wheels are all from my 4Runner posted earlier. Other parts I have purchased along the way as well. All told, I'll have less than $10k in this thing - but some build can easily get up in the $30, $40, $50, thousand.... or way more if one desires to go there.

I'm lucky that I have the skills and tools to do much of the work myself - having to pay someone else to do a lot of this stuff is what really starts to add up.

I'll try and keep you guys updated as I make progress.

[Mr. Brooks]

So DRM, you want to help me SAS my Tacoma?

[DRM]

lol... I think my plate is full enough right now

[Mr. Brooks]

I'm still sourcing parts so it wouldn't happen for a while anyway. Loving the F-toy, keep us updated.

[wareagle]

David, While your at it....How about building me a rear bumper for my 100 series? It need to look like the 4×4 Labs w/ tire swing-out. I'll swing by and pick it up in a couple of weeks. BTW, looking forward to watching the build. Are you posting updates on tor or pirate??

[DRM]

Wow Mark, those things ain't cheap!!! I'll whip one out after dinner tonight, ok? lol...

I've got a thread over in the F-toy forum on Pirate right now, but might move it to the Gen4x4 forum eventually since it's really not an F-toy any longer.

[DRM]

I worked on the buggy a little more last night... not much - but came up with a nose design I think I can live with:

Let me know if the pics don't show up... I can see them, not sure about anyone else.

[G27]

Nice.

Looks like you'll be able to climb a vertical wall...

[DRM]

I was shooting for good approach and departure angles... while working within the confines of the existing chassis.

[wareagle]

Looks great. It really does look like it crawl up a vertical wall.

[DRM]

Been slowly getting some more work done... motor mounts:

Test fitting the propane tank, rear seat, and setting up the rear 4 link suspension: