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: Weight of rock buggies

Paul Gagnon
03-19-2002, 11:14 AM
For all you guys with rock buggies:

What does yours weigh?
ol John Henry
03-19-2002, 11:25 AM
My rock Scout weighs about 6000 pounds:flipoff2:
Whitewater
03-19-2002, 11:29 AM
This may or may not be relevant but there is a buggy currently in the works who's frame/cage pretty much everything but drivetrain and suspension weighs about 150 lbs. I'm guessing the whole thing will weigh about 1500 with sprung weight being less than 1000. I'm sure pictures will show up in a few months.
ol John Henry
03-19-2002, 11:33 AM
Originally posted by Whitewater
This may or may not be relevant but there is a buggy currently in the works who's frame/cage pretty much everything but drivetrain and suspension weighs about 150 lbs. I'm guessing the whole thing will weigh about 1500 with sprung weight being less than 1000. I'm sure pictures will show up in a few months.

Man my engine with accessories trans and T-case weighs in at 1500 pounds:flipoff2:
Air Ride
03-19-2002, 02:13 PM
2500 lbs
fcfred
03-19-2002, 02:55 PM
This may or may not be relevant but there is a buggy currently in the works who's frame/cage pretty much everything but drivetrain and suspension weighs about 150 lbs. I'm guessing the whole thing will weigh about 1500 with sprung weight being less than 1000. I'm sure pictures will show up in a few months.


that's not nice
how about some pics now? or at least a hint
plastic?
titanium?
what gives?
elf_cruiser
03-19-2002, 03:03 PM
Won't having more unprung weight than sprung weight, result in weird handling, especially when bumping it over a big ledge, or up a steep climb??

Like, the axles can throw the vehicle around, like towing a trailer with a Jeep, hehehe.
xBabyJesus
03-19-2002, 03:04 PM
There's a thread on snort4x4.com for one sounds similiar to that, really sweet.

FCFred, i think your frame is too heavy...

-J
fcfred
03-19-2002, 03:58 PM
I know it's too heavy, that's why I want to learn more about 150lb rock buggys I can carry home:D
actually I don't think it's gonna be too bad for my first try, but I'm definetely going lighter next time.
fcfred
03-19-2002, 04:04 PM
are you telling me that toyman's buggy only weighs 150 lbs?
Paul Gagnon
03-19-2002, 10:32 PM
I'm shooting for 2500lbs with my Willys(if I ever get to start working on it :rolleyes: ). Just wondering if it is an attainable goal.
Chris Geiger
03-19-2002, 11:09 PM
Originally posted by Whitewater
This may or may not be relevant but there is a buggy currently in the works who's frame/cage pretty much everything but drivetrain and suspension weighs about 150 lbs. I'm guessing the whole thing will weigh about 1500 with sprung weight being less than 1000. I'm sure pictures will show up in a few months.

Wow, drool.
bgreen
03-19-2002, 11:22 PM
My old man and I built this thing a 15 years ago. It weighed 3000 lbs wet and fully ready to go. (Chains, straps, winch, camping gear, guns, jack, ect.) It was a blazer frame, v6, th350, 205, dana 44, and 12 bolt. Not exacly a rock buggy, but its an interesting pic anyway.:D
http://www.alaskaoffroad.com/images/Caribouhills/CHWorst_Stuck.jpg
Another pic that shows a bit more of the buggy. :D :D
http://www.alaskaoffroad.com/images/Caribouhills/BuggyCH1_1.jpg
ZUK
03-20-2002, 05:27 AM
whitewater--- ya- the arca guys are seeing the 4wd hi clearance rock rails in the winning circle. I see the trend towards little 4 cylinders now. The sport sure is changing...actually, it's the event changing I guess.