Introducing.......The WOLF !!

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Welcome to my new 1 ton Rock Buggy, that my 3 year-old son Mitchell has named "The Wolf".

Specifications:

Dimensions:

Overall Length        141"

Overall Width           84" 

Body Width               61.5"

Height                        71.5"

Wheelbase                105"

Front Driveshaft        37.5"

Rear Driveshaft        30.5"

Front Axle                  71" wms,  84" overall

Rear Axle                   67" wms, 80" overall

Weight                        Front    2200 lbs

                                    Rear    1600 lbs

                                    Total    3800 lbs

Approach angle        > 90*

Departure angle        > 90*

Crawl Ratio                 6.55 x 2.01 x 2.03 x 4.10 = 110:1

 

Static loaded tire dimensions:

Height    37"

Width      12"

Clearances:

Under Front Diff            11.5"

Under cross member    19.5"

Under Rear Diff            11"

Components:

Frame: 1980 Chevy K3500 1 ton 4x4

Body / Cage: Custom, 1-5/8" .120 wall tubing

Engine: Chevy 350 cu in

Transmission: SM465

Transfer cases: NP 203 mated to Jeep D20

Driveshafts: Conventional non-CV style

Front Axle: Chevy Kingpin D60, 4.10 gears, welded diff, disc brakes, 71" wms

Rear Axle: Corporate 14 bolt, 4.10 gears, welded diff, 67" wms

Tires: Michellin XML Military Radials 325/85/R16, heavily grooved

 

 

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The Rig

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Inside the Cockpit

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Drivetrain

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Front axle / suspension

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Front End / Hood

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Under the Hood

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Rear Axle / Suspension

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A really cool feature.  Driver turns head right, and the raer bulkhead is right there.  Peek through - and you have a great view of the rear diff / yoke / drive shaft...easy to see if hung up.  Sweet!

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The #1 Driver!

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Wheelin'

 

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