1.9 Moon buggy (Capra eater)

[distinctive pd]

For the front shock mounts on the axle I thought it would be cool and look a little more scale to use 2 SSD chubs with the panhard mount that way it positions the shock on top of the axle and lines it up better for the tabs on the chassis.

Also internally limited the shocks to 80mm for proper ride height for this set up

 

[PERCY]

Great build, cant wait to see the next lot of updates!

 

[distinctive pd]

Thanks, Should have some more updates this weekend

 

[reden]

This is just stupidly stunning.
Well done.
The lower suspension links are just awesome.
Porsche motor too. :mrgreen:

I love home built cages. "thumbsup"

 

[distinctive pd]

This is just stupidly stunning.
Well done.
The lower suspension links are just awesome.
Porsche motor too. :mrgreen:

I love home built cages. "thumbsup"

Thank you! much appreciated!

 

[distinctive pd]

Got some roller status yesterday.

Proline BFGs shaved and siped on VP OMFs. "thumbsup"

Also cut some side panels

 

[distinctive pd]

I installed a Tekin FXR and a Holmes 21t custom pro brushed motor. Drove it yesterday on a frozen Rock pile and had a blast, suspension works well so far even in the cold.
I love the clearance with a portal rear.


Didn't get any outdoor pics.

 

[Almighty Malach]

How much articulation does the left rear have before the axle tube hits the panhard mount?

 

[distinctive pd]

With my super soft shock setup the suspension settles about 1/4" - 5/16" at ride height, so it has about 3/4 " up travel while in motion which is plenty for me.

 

[distinctive pd]

Was able to get out this weekend to sunny Southern Utah and enjoy some nice grippy sandstone crawling with a couple friends and a couple rigs.

The buggy worked REALLY well and had a blast driving it.

 

[distinctive pd]

Mooor and yes it crawls upside down

 

[mewalsh100]

The asymmetrical portion of the rear cage for panhard mount is pretty darn slick! Nice work all around."thumbsup"

 

[rs10man]

Great build, looks like it performs well.

 

[distinctive pd]

The asymmetrical portion of the rear cage for panhard mount is pretty darn slick! Nice work all around."thumbsup"

Thanks a bunch "thumbsup"

 

[distinctive pd]

Great build, looks like it performs well.

Thanks it does drive well, like a little spider "thumbsup"

 

[octigonwallrus]

nice work man. I am in the process of rebuilding a moon buggy I got from someone on here. maybe I missed it, but what rear axle is that? I love it!

 

[distinctive pd]

nice work man. I am in the process of rebuilding a moon buggy I got from someone on here. maybe I missed it, but what rear axle is that? I love it!

Hey thanks!

Rear axle is SSD diamond center and portal ends. I machined the offset tubes and panhard mount from aluminum.

 

[drneptune]

What did you use to sipe your tires? My Berg rig could use the same treatment.

 

[distinctive pd]

I just use a small Dremel with a cut off wheel"thumbsup"

 

[drneptune]

Thanks for the tip. Beautiful rig!