Hendrix Motorsports is building this Formula Four for a customer and it will be with out a doubt
”The Ultimate Formula Four”.

Build parts list;
82 long bed frame
Fourmula Four Chassis
3RZ engine
Turbo Trans
Marlin Crawler 23 spline duel case with 4.7 gear
Custom Diamond axles with LC diffs & full flotter rear
Beard Seats

Will it be used in competition? Will we see it at the Hammers?

It will be the Ultimate, though!!!

3RZ engine. It wont be a formula toy:shaking:

I'm pretty sure that since he's the guy that builds the chassis' AND started the class, he knows that.

NIce build.

wow thats going to be siiiiiiaaaaaaakkkkkkkk.

3 seat or 4?

If that's the finished chassis to frame height it will be the lowest i've seen yet. Or maybe it's the solid axle frame that makes the front look so close?

It will be a 4 seater.

The classis is mounted at our usual height, bottom of the rocker even with the top of the frame.

Guess it's just the arch of the solid axle frame looks close in the front.

Should be a sweet build. We'll keep watching.

BTW-Got the chassis parts Thursday. Fun begins again.

Look forward to the build. A friend of mine bought one of your 4 seaters and never finished it. With everyone fitting 4 seats in the 2 seater, wonder why he went with the 4 seater. Probably just more leg/storage room. Keep the pics. coming.:smokin:
Finally something new in the Formula sectioin.:laughing:

Look forward to the build. A friend of mine bought one of your 4 seaters and never finished it. With everyone fitting 4 seats in the 2 seater, wonder why he went with the 4 seater. Probably just more leg/storage room.
Actually, if you plan to have adults in the rear seats, you want to either have the true 4-seater (with adequate head coverage) or put an additional bar over their heads in the 2-seater. :)

If its half as nice as Mikes x chassie it will without a doubt be sweet:smokin:

Hey Mike what do you think the wheelbase will be? I am thinkin about doin another ftoy and i am not sure if i want go with the ftoy 4 seater or the standard.

It will be a 4 seater.

The classis is mounted at our usual height, bottom of the rocker even with the top of the frame.

seat That What i want to do. a 4 seat. but this looking arould on how to built... I want to see how this one turns out

Actually, if you plan to have adults in the rear seats, you want to either have the true 4-seater (with adequate head coverage) or put an additional bar over their heads in the 2-seater. :)

Definately need the "cage extension" on the 2 seat version. That's what's in my near future.

Motor trans and tcase are in.

side view

why stock motor mounts? is the tcase mount going to be solid?

They modified stock mounts.

Dude you're almost done:D

Did you cut off the rear of the frame, so it would match the length of the chassis?

wow, those are going be like 30" lift blocks:flipoff2:

Did you cut off the rear of the frame, so it would match the length of the chassis?
We cut about 5" off the back of the frame.

Thanks. :)

Looking at your front cross-brace with flared-holes, can I assume that's .120 thick? :)

Let's see some more pics. :)

Looking at your front cross-brace with flared-holes, can I assume that's .120 thick? :)


It's 1/8" mild steel and we will be offering them for $39.95.

Front shock mounts and windshield V supports.

I want to see detailed pics of the lables on you tool box drawers, you know the one I'm talking aboot:laughing:

Winch mounting plate

im liking this built alot.........

This thing is looking sweet. Keep the pics coming.

Is the winch plate 1/8" as well(looks like it since it's dimpled)?? Do you think that will be strong enough? or are you going to gusset it underneath? Lookin good!

Dont leave us hanging, more info and pics please.

Is the winch plate 1/8" as well(looks like it since it's dimpled)?? Do you think that will be strong enough? or are you going to gusset it underneath? Lookin good!

I was wondering the same thing. :)

Is that winch going to double as a radiator. Damn that thing's big.

Is the winch plate 1/8" as well(looks like it since it's dimpled)?? Do you think that will be strong enough? or are you going to gusset it underneath? Lookin good!
It has a 1/8" channel gusset underneath.


That winch is a big one but it weighs less than a winch and compressor separate.

My 3RZ is a badass motor for a 4 banger, but I would dread hauling around 4 bodies with it.

Awesome build so far....

Fire wall.

Center cross member.

this is looking nice.........

Wow, Mike, really elegant work!

And I mean elegant in the engineering sense; not elegant in the feather boa and ....nevermind.

How about an update, Mike? :)

where/how is the exhaust going to pass through the x-member?

edit: never mind. i thought that was a flat belly, but it appears to retain the OEM t-case x-member. although, i noticed that one of the three holes on the pass. side is not flared. maybe thats the through hole?

:smokin:Cool build Mike!!!!! exhaust looks like it will go through the center hole on the passenger side...

Any updates???

What springs are you using for this project? :)

Fire wall.

I think Im going to try and copy your fire wall design.:flipoff2: Looks awesome!

What springs are you using for this project? :)
Marlin's 5"

Mike, I ain't no rockit Syintist but that sub frame looks a little deep:confused: Did BelVista help ya'll with It?...:flipoff2:

Now that you're back on board Bender, when can we start seeing the pissing chops?:laughing:

Mike, I ain't no rockit Syintist but that sub frame looks a little deep:confused: Did BelVista help ya'll with It?...:flipoff2:
That’s the way it has to be to get the proper number out of the 4 link calculator.

That’s the way it has to be to get the proper number out of the 4 link calculator.


OMFG:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laugh ing::laughing::laughing:

Looks sick dude :smokin:

Come on, Mike. I need some updates on this. Withdrawals are setting in... :D

I would sure like to see an update on this. :)

Havnt had time to work on it much but here is some pics. Diamond axles front and rear of course. POS full hydro steering with Slee high steer arms. PRP pre-teen back seats for the kids.

Thanks for the crumb. :)

What's that housing width wms to wms? Have been talking to Brian about housings and this is a good shot of how the housing will fit with leaves. Is this rig gonna jump? Air bumps? Just curious.

62" WMS to WMS
Air bumps and 2" fox remote reservoir shocks.

Where you getting the shaftsd for these housings? If Bobby Long how much more are they for custom length if any?

Toddy

Diamond Axle(Brian Ellinger) is the only guy who does custom length inners for Bobby. You'd have to chat with him on pricing.

62" WMS to WMS
Air bumps and 2" fox remote reservoir shocks.

Width added to the short side only?

Cool. Should fly nicely.

Id have to look up the build specs, it is FJ80 outers. So length was taken off the long, added to the short, to get the 9.5" center over to fit the leaf springs. If I recall, its matching stock 80 front width of 63.5".

updates?

Got the springs and axle mounted. Working on shock mounts now.

that rig is going to be sweet!!
great job!!!

nice bro. keep us updated.

Nice beadlock rings, OMF?

Very nice. Makes me want to build a non-competition Formula Four.

Digging the winch mount (I want to rebuild mine now that I finished it.)

Bump for updates please... :grinpimp:

bump again

New pics?

Yeah how bout some updates?

New fuel tank.

Hey Mike what do you think the wheelbase will be? I am thinkin about doin another ftoy and i am not sure if i want go with the ftoy 4 seater or the standard.

Did you answer the wheelbase question?

The wheelbase right now is 118".

Mike, are you gong to put a sump on that fuel tank? If not, what are you going to use for a pickup?

There is a hole in the center that drains into a gallon or so sump on the bottom. The baffles are arranged so any fuel in the tank is forced to the center every time the buggy changes attitude. Hopefully it will hold 20 or more gallons when done.

Awesome work on the fuel cell, Mike! :grinpimp:

Rear axle looks like an FJ80 full floater. Is the diff set to the driver's side? (swapped shafts?)

9.5" LC 3rd or Taco/tundra 3rd?

Very nice. Makes me wonder how much it would be to just have you guys build me one. :D

Awesome work on the fuel cell, Mike! :grinpimp:

Rear axle looks like an FJ80 full floater. Is the diff set to the driver's side? (swapped shafts?)

9.5" LC 3rd or Taco/tundra 3rd?

9.5 3rd, stock length 80 shafts, swapped side to side to get the pinion a bit closer to center.

What size tires do you plan to run?

37" crawlers

Do you have any pics, of your inboard rear spring hangers? Are you still selling them? I can't find them on your site.

Thanks
Joe

Fuel tank is in looks like it will hold 22 gallons.

Nice work Mike looks Sweet!!!!!:smokin:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=402890&stc=1&d=1226713330

Hey Mike, how well does that heat exchanger work above your heater??

Hey Mike, how well does that heat exchanger work above your heater??
It works OK, the best part is it starts making heat a lot faster then the stove does.

Are those your X-joints on those shackles? what are the measurements of them?

Jon

Are those your X-joints on those shackles? what are the measurements of them?

Jon
Those are poly bushings on the shackles.
The X-joints are the standard 2-5/8 with a 9/16 bolt hole.

2 months?? any updates??

Rear bump stops

Interior aluminum work.

That looks nice Mike. Did you have to notch out the dash bar for the tilt steering?

That looks nice Mike. Did you have to notch out the dash bar for the tilt steering?
I cut 4" out and welded it in, I hope warpage doesn't make it hard to adjust.

Wow 22gals fuel! and didnt take up any useable area, nice.

I like the axles. I jist picked up some fj 60 axles and have been looking a the dimonds. Did they provide the fj 80 nuckels and balls I have not been able to find a cheep 80 axle. Also how much stronger are the 9.5" compaired to the 8" diffs.

Thanks

Any updates Mike?

When will this be done, so I can buy it.

Nice clean build, good job. Gas tank sits nice and low.

That fuel tank is sick as hell.

That fuel tank is sick as hell.

x a whole bunch. nice work.:smokin:

any updates?

Not much got done over the summer but we are back on it now. Will post pics soon.

is it soon yet?

Not much got done over the summer but we are back on it now. Will post pics soon.

:cool2:

Did some front suspension cycling today to figure out shock placement and bump stop hight.

What are you looking for when cycling the suspension? Are you measuring to get the shocks at a specific angle when compressed and extended?

We are checking that the shocks don't bottom out or top out. Also checking where to put the bump stops so we don't hit the axle or steering linkage on anything when it bottoms out. We alway mount the shocks as close to the wheel as possible on the axle and lean the shock in enough that it wont go past 90 degrees to the axle at full articulation.

This thing is so cool. I wonder if I could get the wife to agree to sell my CJ5 and her Rhino and build one of these. :D

That's why I didn't get my moch up leaf springs back :p. That's ok, you can keep em. I made another set :flipoff2:.

That's why I didn't get my moch up leaf springs back :p. That's ok, you can keep em. I made another set :flipoff2:.
The custom KOH spring broke while we were flexing it.

After working with the slee steering, does it look at all like a draglink would be able to clear the leafs on the passenger side (assuming someone wanted to use this axle and do standard crossover steering)? I realize leaf set-ups are different from rig to rig, but how big of a deal would it be? A serious PITA?

We are running the full hydraulic steering over the springs so I'm sure a drag link set up could be worked out.

We are running the full hydraulic steering over the springs so I'm sure a drag link set up could be worked out.

Perfect. Thank you.

Did it die? I know. Old ass post. Just kinda curious how it turned out.

Did it die? I know. Old ass post. Just kinda curious how it turned out.

same here

He's busy building a straw house.:laughing:

Just when I though I had the baddest 3RZ four seat ftoy I run across this beautiful piece of art. Great work:eek: