Those are old military tires off of hummers,very heavy and thick even if you have 1 psi they won’t flex . I had a set on my j10 5k truck with6psi and they were heavy as hell! They are radial tires and are cheap to buy here
For those commenting on the tire pressure. I'd have to guess the weight of this rig is floating around 2000lbs with driver and fuel. I'd be willing to bet those tires have little to no air in them at all.
Must say that suspension in function and design is known in the states as badassery over there I guess you call it tea and biscuits for two , I do enjoy a good biscuit but we drink coffee!! Smashing good job old boys 👌👈means ok ,not holding tea.
It's really awesome great build... but he has more money than brains.. they tires blow.. and for fucks sake air down man! Air down! No wonder you couldnt crawl up some of that stuff
So cool, Shane! The articulation on that rig makes double-jointed people weep in jealousy. Is that an automatic? The dual steering is fantastic. ME WANT!
Hi P Kuudsk the buggy is a crawler so the air bag work well for it but you do not drive it to fast over rough ground the is pics of it on my Facebook page and I have more pics if you would like
really ingenious build you have there, however your video demostrates the pitfalls of too much suspenion travel aswell as to soft suspension, also the lack of wheel speed (power). a crawler only needs 45-60* of axle twist, any more like yours and you fall into holes and hinder your self, also at several point more power would have hopped you up onto rocks, where slow crawling cant always do the job. great build and a azing design in the suspension, but I have sneaky suspicion that since then it doesnt flex quite as much or at least you use less kf its articulation.
Oliver Boatwright this was the first run learning how to drive it have changed the set up a lot got rid of the xml for sticky treps have more wheel travel and uses all of it better hydro pumps have a lot more control your right about the power but it is a crawler it works very well and has done well in comps
Looks fragile for how much articulation it has. And yes psi is way to hi. And seems to have zero wheel speed. I am a fan of the slow strategic crawl but wheel speed is still a must.
This may have already been done, but it's my first time seeing it. As such, great job with fabbing a buggy that is so maneuverable and looks like it is a ton of fun to drive without utterly destroying the play area. One suggestion - replace the tired powertrain with a diesel or small block to match the rest of the builds capability.
What's the tire psi/ bar set to 90? Also though tires sound like they're over a 1000 rating. I'd be curious to know what psi he was running and if the tires are very hard for if they was any type of a sticky. Also what's the wheel bass and drive train information. Thanks
shane eslick Would love too see the suspension better pictuers of how it all works,it is awesome. Air bagged only in the center and hydraulics to control axle /angle /level? Other than the air bags I guess it has no suspension?
That looked like a custom built 1/4 scale RC crawler . wow . cool Just to bad your taking it in mud . It should be on rocks . That why they call it rock crawling and not mud crawling .
+Adam Whitehead-- Hydraulic shocks attached to shock tower. Air bag at the bottom of the shock tower. Hydraulic steering rear. 4 Linked suspension. Front and rear steering w/ hydraulic and air compensation.
3:00 watch the lack of air in his tires show up as they try to roll it over. It's just a light machine so it doesn't flex those gnarly tires much. But he's switched to something better now.
This video was absolutely painful to watch... The inexperienced driver had no idea how to crawl... Not mention you can't crawl with 40psi in the tires...
Jim Giese the biggest issue I can see with it is not tire pressure, cuz u can see them smoosh a bit when they get pushed sideways in a turn or something but all the weight is on the rear axle! With no weight being put on the front you may as well just try it in two wheel drive! Ok it's not that bad but if it was put on scales it's probably 70% rear and 30% front. It's got some wicked potential tho!!
Vance wanless, there are a lot of buggies set up this way with the weight ratio that are very capable Riggs. I ran those tires before they are unforgivably hard. Inner and outer beadlocks with 6 lb of air and they still suck . That buggy would have to weigh twice as much as it does to make them bulge and bite with only 8 to 10 pounds of air. That's just a bad tire choice for that rig. In the low gearing just makes it that much worse
Moto Mas I'm so glad the 1st comment stated what I pooped down here to comment upon; I'm all supportive for new rigs + getting acclimated to new vehicle driving characteristics but if these blokes don't tackle geography such as that seen in this video by first airing the Michelin Pilots ( notoriously stiff walled mil-spec "tyres " ) way way down to minimum for nonbeadlocked (8-10psi) wheels it's too painful to watch or hear them shred the rubber on sharp ,igneous rocks ( like at 05:50min) like these. Cool little crawling rig, to be sure. But, air down, by-crackey!
Those are old military tires off of hummers,very heavy and thick even if you have 1 psi they won’t flex . I had a set on my j10 5k truck with6psi and they were heavy as hell! They are radial tires and are cheap to buy here
I don't even have any experience in "rock crawling" but those tires are aired up WAY to high
Maybe sickest crawler I’ve seen in few years
That level of crawler and you can even put bear locks on it
Should have made the transmission hydrostatic and hydraulic actuators to bring your rear end back down double acting cylinder
Buggy is awesome. Best I have seen in a while. The tires were the worst I have seen in a while.
That's pretty awesome for sure
It does not look like the guy airs down. Would probably help in negotiating the loose rocks
For those commenting on the tire pressure. I'd have to guess the weight of this rig is floating around 2000lbs with driver and fuel. I'd be willing to bet those tires have little to no air in them at all.
Agreed, look at the sidewall distortion - esp' around 3:20.
Way too many Jon Snows commenting.
It definitely takes a few rides to break in sidewalls with a light rig. Ask anyone who wheels a Samurai.
Brilliant engineering and driving!
this guy brings a whole new meaning to the word "crawl"
Must say that suspension in function and design is known in the states as badassery over there I guess you call it tea and biscuits for two , I do enjoy a good biscuit but we drink coffee!!
Smashing good job old boys 👌👈means ok ,not holding tea.
incredible machine ...need to do vid on the build and systems
Wow good mashina. I make few more export to USA. It would nice to mountains with it
Very cool Crawler! I want one like this , but all electric
Well built
Too much air pressure the tires arent working enough but nice rig god damn
Cute.....Should take it to car shows!
Air down and film the same lines. Other then that bad ass rig.
It's really awesome great build... but he has more money than brains.. they tires blow.. and for fucks sake air down man! Air down! No wonder you couldnt crawl up some of that stuff
ThEjeSTor yes the are shit but they are air down 0 psi they are truck tyres I now run 40" treps
Holy shit that’s 0 psi 😳
So cool, Shane! The articulation on that rig makes double-jointed people weep in jealousy. Is that an automatic? The dual steering is fantastic. ME WANT!
I'm no expert in rock-crawling, but have done a lot of 4x4ing. Too much air pressure.
pretty cool but it would be unfair to compare it to a regular rock crawler. I would like to learn more about it.
Bring on the rock bouncers!
Other than that I think it's the vehicle was engineered wonderfully... 👍👍👍
that is one of the most bad ass buggy i have seen, i love the flex!
super kool buggy i would love see more vids of it in action
Add Pit Bull tires and a set of beadlocks.
Poor tires getting chunked up because running 30psi in them tires. Air down until them tires fold around ea bolder like a forming gripping hand 🖐
n00b
I’d literally give an organ for that machine
Hi P Kuudsk the buggy is a crawler so the air bag work well for it but you do not drive it to fast over rough ground the is pics of it on my Facebook page and I have more pics if you would like
I would love to see more of this buggy it is the coolest THING.
I am trying to make a buggy like this
Bad ass contortionist buggy.
really ingenious build you have there, however your video demostrates the pitfalls of too much suspenion travel aswell as to soft suspension, also the lack of wheel speed (power).
a crawler only needs 45-60* of axle twist, any more like yours and you fall into holes and hinder your self, also at several point more power would have hopped you up onto rocks, where slow crawling cant always do the job. great build and a azing design in the suspension, but I have sneaky suspicion that since then it doesnt flex quite as much or at least you use less kf its articulation.
Oliver Boatwright this was the first run learning how to drive it have changed the set up a lot got rid of the xml for sticky treps have more wheel travel and uses all of it better hydro pumps have a lot more control your right about the power but it is a crawler it works very well and has done well in comps
shane eslick Hey Shane do you have any more videos or a write up on your build? It's amazing by the way.
That thing crosses the line !!!!!seriously
Looks fragile for how much articulation it has. And yes psi is way to hi. And seems to have zero wheel speed. I am a fan of the slow strategic crawl but wheel speed is still a must.
Thats a cool rig.
Hydraulic ram on the rear of the body/chassy that's crazy.
I like the effortless body balancing on the big rocks. But I don’t like that it literally crawls at turtle pace.
Is it lacking horse power.
This may have already been done, but it's my first time seeing it. As such, great job with fabbing a buggy that is so maneuverable and looks like it is a ton of fun to drive without utterly destroying the play area. One suggestion - replace the tired powertrain with a diesel or small block to match the rest of the builds capability.
What's the tire psi/ bar set to 90? Also though tires sound like they're over a 1000 rating. I'd be curious to know what psi he was running and if the tires are very hard for if they was any type of a sticky. Also what's the wheel bass and drive train information. Thanks
Dang it , You are rock crawling .
there is no build log for this buggy and I have changed the tires to 40 inch treps and has made it much better
shane eslick Would love too see the suspension better pictuers of how it all works,it is awesome. Air bagged only in the center and hydraulics to control axle /angle /level? Other than the air bags I guess it has no suspension?
My guy, first of all air down your tires, and second of all, that’s not a crawler that’s more of a buggy/bouncer
pretty cool buggy
3:00 holy fck what kind of move is that..
Looks like a modified Journey Trooper
Bleedin’ Ell !
WOW , It would be cool to build a RC rock crawler in this .
Air down would ya. Geez crist
That looked like a custom built 1/4 scale RC crawler . wow . cool Just to bad your taking it in mud . It should be on rocks . That why they call it rock crawling and not mud crawling .
👍That's Insane👍
Had too much air in the tires it should have rolled over the rocks with ease!
sick little rig, needs some fine tuning but cool rig, pretty cheap to build?
Просто огонь 🔥
No helmet. No harness. Kids standing nearby with dad and beer in hand. Smart.
hes going 1 mile an hour
This is Amerika, an ounce of prevention interrupts the time another Bud could be had.
They dont sound American.
It’s a rare Australian Bogan in its natural habitat.
I think if I had something like that I would beat the crap out of it. :)
lower the tire presser with some bead locks
Dat flex
It's a toyota.. 🎶🎶🎶
Australia
What is that rock park called
What are the specs on the Rock Crawler?
Is there a build log of this anywhere? Primarily the rear suspension has me confused
+Adam Whitehead-- Hydraulic shocks attached to shock tower. Air bag at the bottom of the shock tower. Hydraulic steering rear. 4 Linked suspension. Front and rear steering w/ hydraulic and air compensation.
Too much tire for that little mottor. And you need to air down a little bit so you can crawl over better
3:00 watch the lack of air in his tires show up as they try to roll it over. It's just a light machine so it doesn't flex those gnarly tires much. But he's switched to something better now.
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What rear shocks are they? Monroe Max-air?
Powered by Briggs and Stratton?
Do you not see the torque that thing has? 😳
@@ellisberry8747 Yes, dozens of Ft. Lbs. I'm sure.
talk about off the beaten trail
tires too big should be running 36x950's
Want!!!
ruedas malas super hinchadas
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This video was absolutely painful to watch... The inexperienced driver had no idea how to crawl... Not mention you can't crawl with 40psi in the tires...
Just curious on what makes you an expert on the subject?
Alvarez Metal Works it's those cool glasses of course!
Jim Giese the biggest issue I can see with it is not tire pressure, cuz u can see them smoosh a bit when they get pushed sideways in a turn or something but all the weight is on the rear axle! With no weight being put on the front you may as well just try it in two wheel drive! Ok it's not that bad but if it was put on scales it's probably 70% rear and 30% front. It's got some wicked potential tho!!
Vance wanless, there are a lot of buggies set up this way with the weight ratio that are very capable Riggs. I ran those tires before they are unforgivably hard. Inner and outer beadlocks with 6 lb of air and they still suck . That buggy would have to weigh twice as much as it does to make them bulge and bite with only 8 to 10 pounds of air. That's just a bad tire choice for that rig. In the low gearing just makes it that much worse
BTW there are no experts some of us just have more experience than others
Too many gizmos and too little driver skill. Like taking your driver license test in a Top Fuel Funny car.
Im all for trying the impossible, but don't be a statistic. where's the safety
Cool rig. But the driver six. To much money. No brains with real life stuff
Too much psi
Moto Mas I'm so glad the 1st comment stated what I pooped down here to comment upon; I'm all supportive for new rigs + getting acclimated to new vehicle driving characteristics but if these blokes don't tackle geography such as that seen in this video by first airing the Michelin Pilots ( notoriously stiff walled mil-spec "tyres " ) way way down to minimum for nonbeadlocked (8-10psi) wheels it's too painful to watch or hear them shred the rubber on sharp ,igneous rocks ( like at 05:50min) like these. Cool little crawling rig, to be sure. But, air down, by-crackey!
jeffery williams The xml are at 0 psi in the video
No way they are at 0 psi, especially with no bead locks.
I guess this is one of them things you have to be there... sure is boring on RUclips though👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽