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OK guys I'm going to start a thread for this buggy build up, will post info and pics all along the way for anyone that might be interested.

It's gonna be a slow process, so don't expect updates that frequently, but as soon as I get anything worth posting I'll put it up.

As you may have already seen, I've been playing with designs etc. came up with a basic outline that I wanted it to look something like this.



There are two options for me with regards to the chassis which I'm still considering at the moment and won't make a decision until I finish purchasing the running gear.

I can get an off the shelf ABT chassis, which suits my needs fine, or Suburban are willing to make a chassis for me to my specification. Both have their pro's and cons. I'll decide on that once I've completed puchasing the running gear and have a better idea how I want to go about completing the project.

On Saturday I purchased a Powerglide auto box for what I believe was a good price. I'm just trying to find someone in Melbourne who can pick it up and put some basic packaging around it so I can get a TNT courier to pick it up and bring it to me. Once i receive it, I'll send it off to an auto shop to get it built.

I'm currently in the process of trying to find a cheap but good set of Dana60 diffs. Have a few people in the US looking for stuff for me, there's a guy in WA with a set, but they're slightly more expensive than I'm willing to spend at this point.

After the discussion in the other thread, the spec that I'm aiming for is:

- Front mounted engine
- Engine will be Holden 3.8L V6 out of a VN commodore (probably supercharged)
- Gearbox is Powerglide 2 speed
- T/case is AtlasII with 4.3:1 reduction
- Diffs. I'm aiming for Dana 60's, high pinion, 35 spline at this point. I'll run them with the factory axles in them, but possibly with CTM u-joints.
- Steering will be hydro, front only
- Shocks will be Swayaway air shocks
- Tyres will be 39.5" iroks on 17" alloys hopefully (depends on price)
- 3 link with panhard front and rear (seems pretty standard with buggies now)
- Wheelbase 108"

The diff choice may change if I can't get a set of D60's for a reasonable price.
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Wicked. Very happy to see that you are targetting a quality, strong driveline... it'll pay off in the long run.

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I think it was Haultech that said to keep away from the VN V6s as they are the series 1 engine and have oiling issues when used in a buggy.

Running gear sounds tops, while everyone else is trying to fix there gear in the dark u will be kicking back with a coldy around the fire
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I think it was Haultech that said to keep away from the VN V6s as they are the series 1 engine and have oiling issues when used in a buggy.

Running gear sounds tops, while everyone else is trying to fix there gear in the dark u will be kicking back with a coldy around the fire

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XJ Moses is picking up the powerglide for me tomorrow.

Still no luck getting a reasonably priced set of D60's.. Very hard to justify spending $5k when there are 2 people selling complete GQ diffs for $1k (a pair)
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What's the lowest you can gear the Nissan is what? 4.6?
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5.12 or 5.35 I think. Reduction isn't a major concern (and I won't need to go that low in a diff) as I'll have either 4.3:1 or 5:1 in the Atlas, and the Powerglide auto.

$5k and $1k are the respective prices for open/unlocked centres and ratios that might need replacing (4.56 in the D60 and 4:1 in the GQ). So it's comparing them on a level field. Still waiting on a few D60 leads though, but the general consensus of people that I've spoken to is that D60's are about $9k ready to go for a budget built set.

It seems that a lot of people that I speak with are keen on the D60's and say that they should have beefed up knuckles and alloy shafts etc, but I often wonder how many people do this in reality. Looking at WE rock and Ozrock photos, it looks as though a lot of people use Nissan gear, even 60 series diffs

I'm trying not to make this a discussion thread, as that's what the other one was/is for, but I'm tracking where I'm up to with the next part of the drive train that needs to be purchased.
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