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| Author: | TNhillbilly [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Buggy help |
If you were going to buy a buggy, what are some of the things that you would look for? What are some deal breakers? I have been looking for a while and there are some good looking buggies out there and there are some junk as well. Just looking for tips. Thanks |
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| Author: | Ace75 [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
Research, find out what works, what doesnt work, learn what it takes to do what you want to do with your buggy, are you looking for something to cruise the streets with? are you looking for something to do minor trail riding with or are you looking to climb the first wall you find, these will all be deciding factors in what you want to look for. |
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| Author: | jesse [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
hes a tenn guy he wants to climb  i would say look for atleast a 5 rib trans and a 1915 or bigger motor with turning breaks thats a good start and it also depends on what your looking to spend also be positive the frame is not rusted or has holes drilled in it for rear arms 2x3s are a good setup and at-least buss cvs not car ones
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| Author: | Ace75 [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
tenn or bama or where ever ya ride.... basics are always a good place to start lol |
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| Author: | lngtrvl2332 [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
Things to look for on a buggy you are buying: Trailer Included Bus Trans Bus axle conversion Rear Disc Brakes Kingpin Front End Hydraulic pedal system Poly Seats at least (say no to junkie fiberglass ones) Dual Port Motor Things to stay away from: Swing axle buggies Car trans Ball Joint Front End Single port Motors Poor Welds on Frame And find some chipped paint on it and make sure it wasn't pink at one time. Your friends will never let you hear the end of that. 
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| Author: | Firebug [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
some of that is debatble, or convertable. JMO 
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| Author: | TNhillbilly [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
Thanks for the tips guys. I am trying to soak up as much info as i can. Definitely gonna be in the hills so that is the direction that I am headed. |
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| Author: | jesse [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
Quote: Things to look for on a buggy you are buying: Trailer Included Bus Trans Bus axle conversion Rear Disc Brakes Kingpin Front End Hydraulic pedal system Poly Seats at least (say no to junkie fiberglass ones) Dual Port Motor Things to stay away from: Swing axle buggies Car trans Ball Joint Front End Single port Motors Poor Welds on Frame And find some chipped paint on it and make sure it wasn't pink at one time. Your friends will never let you hear the end of that. i think baljoint is better and i think fiberglass seat is 10 times better than polly polly kills your back and puts your head near the roof and stock pedals work great i use them forever |
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| Author: | Ace75 [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
LOL sorry, still say doin research for what you wanna do is the way to go, this is a good start, im kinda leanin toward the ball joint side and stock pedals myself but then agian im a bit partial to them since its what i run lol.... keep listening, you will either learn what you want to learn or get confused with opinions lol |
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| Author: | gasman [ Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Buggy help |
It all depends on what and where you will be riding.research what things cost.do a build sheet of what it cost for building a buggy with quality parts.that way if your looking at a buggy that you know you have to fix something or change it to what you need then you get an idea of what you will be adding to the price of it.buy function over pretty.make sure you can fit in it good with plenty head room.if your just starting go check local guys out and ask what their running.best advise is take your time and do some research.it's not a cheap sport and having to buy things twice gets old quick.you will get a lot of opinions but don't be afraid to ask questions somebody will help you.Chad 
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