Kids Buggy

[Thesandaddict]

So like a older Polaris scrambler quad? Variety of motors, 4wd, ifs and Shaft driven, and automatic

 

[AssBurns]

So like a older Polaris scrambler quad? Variety of motors, 4wd, ifs and Shaft driven, and automatic

Exactly! Doesn’t have to any specific model, but those are the requirements. I can easily build extended A arms and extend the CV’s for long travel down the line when they get older and faster. I just want something that can the kids can have for a while and have plenty of room to grow into size and power wise. And easily modified to make stronger and faster.

 

[KevinK]

Start with basically the quad dimensions or a little bigger to make it two seater. And when you want bigger tires, fab up some portals for wider track and improved gearing for larger tires.

 

[Rockdawg84]

I've thought about this very thing. and I've come to the conclusion that I will build my boys a kids Rock lizard at some point in the next year or so. I have everything sitting in my shed except engine and trans/xfer. For less than the cost of a newish quad I think I could get it done.

http://instagr.am/p/Bsle72ejhYQ/

 

[4runner DOA]

I've thought about this very thing. and I've come to the conclusion that I will build my boys a kids Rock lizard at some point in the next year or so. I have everything sitting in my shed except engine and trans/xfer. For less than the cost of a newish quad I think I could get it done.

http://instagr.am/p/Bsle72ejhYQ/

1500 for a welded chasis isn't bad for something like that.

 

[Arcticelf]

1500 for a welded chasis isn't bad for something like that.

I wonder how bad the shipping is.

 

[AssBurns]

Start with basically the quad dimensions or a little bigger to make it two seater. And when you want bigger tires, fab up some portals for wider track and improved gearing for larger tires.

Probably no portals. I’m going to look into which quads have locked front diffs and if gearing options are available. I figure if I get at least a 350 motor, it can handle the extra weight of two kids and tube chassis, then look into gearing options if I do bigger than 30” tires.

I've thought about this very thing. and I've come to the conclusion that I will build my boys a kids Rock lizard at some point in the next year or so. I have everything sitting in my shed except engine and trans/xfer. For less than the cost of a newish quad I think I could get it done.

http://instagr.am/p/Bsle72ejhYQ/

I want to see one of those in action. I’d like to see it do more than just rock crawl. When I was a kid, I had little interest in slow speed crawling, I just wanted to go as fast as I could ride anything. That’s why I think going IFS up front will be the best option for my build. Still having 4wd will let them do some crawling but I think it should be focused on higher speed comfort.

I wonder how bad the shipping is.

Probably has a lot to do with whether it’s fully welded or on a pallet.

 

[4runner DOA]

I wonder how bad the shipping is.

If I'm lucky I can get @Hank to trailer it back to me since they're in Utah, otherwise I'm sure it's damned near a car hauler if it's fully welded.

 

[Arcticelf]

If I'm lucky I can get @Hank to trailer it back to me since they're in Utah, otherwise I'm sure it's damned near a car hauler if it's fully welded.

I'm sure it goes truck freight either way. Part of me likes the idea of buying a chassis built, and the other part of me says to just buy some steel and a bender...

 

[Arcticelf]

Probably no portals. I’m going to look into which quads have locked front diffs and if gearing options are available. I figure if I get at least a 350 motor, it can handle the extra weight of two kids and tube chassis, then look into gearing options if I do bigger than 30” tires.

I want to see one of those in action. I’d like to see it do more than just rock crawl. When I was a kid, I had little interest in slow speed crawling, I just wanted to go as fast as I could ride anything. That’s why I think going IFS up front will be the best option for my build. Still having 4wd will let them do some crawling but I think it should be focused on higher speed comfort.

Probably has a lot to do with whether it’s fully welded or on a pallet.

Making IFS arms isn't hard.

You could use taco spindles to make hubs/bearings/diffs/half-shafts easy too.

 

[AssBurns]

Making IFS arms isn't hard.

You could use taco spindles to make hubs/bearings/diffs/half-shafts easy too.

IFS arms aren’t that hard to build for something like this, but I don’t want to have to reengineer everything with custom parts either. I can use a quad drivetrain and front suspension, then just get custom CV axle shafts and make longer arms down the line. If I went with the Tacoma parts, I’d have to narrow the diff, have more weight and take up more space. Sure it’ll be stronger but this will be a small wheelbase with relatively small tires. I doubt I’d go bigger than 32” tires.
With a quad I can literally cut the front bulkhead off and reuse it on the tube chassis with little modifications if I wanted. Use stock steering, and suspension with little need for changes depending on what atv I end up with.
Wheelbase goal would be around 75-80”. That way I could fit it into a truck bed with the tailgate down. I think that would be the perfect length for 30-32” tires.

 

[Arcticelf]

IFS arms aren’t that hard to build for something like this, but I don’t want to have to reengineer everything with custom parts either. I can use a quad drivetrain and front suspension, then just get custom CV axle shafts and make longer arms down the line. If I went with the Tacoma parts, I’d have to narrow the diff, have more weight and take up more space. Sure it’ll be stronger but this will be a small wheelbase with relatively small tires. I doubt I’d go bigger than 32” tires.
With a quad I can literally cut the front bulkhead off and reuse it on the tube chassis with little modifications if I wanted. Use stock steering, and suspension with little need for changes depending on what atv I end up with.
Wheelbase goal would be around 75-80”. That way I could fit it into a truck bed with the tailgate down. I think that would be the perfect length for 30-32” tires.

Very true. Quad hubs should be able to handle a 30" tire. Not like it has to last for highway miles.

I haven't started to put real thought into dimensions yet.

 

[Rockdawg84]

I want to see one of those in action. I’d like to see it do more than just rock crawl. When I was a kid, I had little interest in slow speed crawling, I just wanted to go as fast as I could ride anything. That’s why I think going IFS up front will be the best option for my build. Still having 4wd will let them do some crawling but I think it should be focused on higher speed comfort.

Probably has a lot to do with whether it’s fully welded or on a pallet.

I agree but don't want my kids to go too fast lol. with some air shocks and early toy (55" wms ) and 35's I would think 45 mph is not out of the question and then they crawl well too. I'm trying to convince my wife that we need a kid AND an Adult set. They would be awesome together.

And I have a buddy in Utah that comes to town on a regular basis to visit his folks. Free Shipping. Woot Woot

 

[AssBurns]

I agree but don't want my kids to go too fast lol. with some air shocks and early toy (55" wms ) and 35's I would think 45 mph is not out of the question and then they crawl well too. I'm trying to convince my wife that we need a kid AND an Adult set. They would be awesome together.

And I have a buddy in Utah that comes to town on a regular basis to visit his folks. Free Shipping. Woot Woot

I’ll have a throttle governor on it. Maybe even a speed controller if I can figure out how. 45mph is definitely fast for say an 8 year old, but for a 12 year old, I say let it rip if they can actually drive it. I don’t think it really needs to go more than 45mph. It just needs to have power to actually be able to go 45mph without needing a landing strip to reach those speeds.

Twin buggies would be pretty rad! I doubt I’d ever do it but it would be fun to have a kids and full size one.

 

[HolyHandGrenade]

http://instagr.am/p/BxwdvL0ndAw/
I know it’s too small, but bad ass

 

[4runner DOA]

http://instagr.am/p/BxwdvL0ndAw/
I know it’s too small, but bad ass

Would be cool to remote control something like that.

 

[AssBurns]

http://instagr.am/p/BxwdvL0ndAw/
I know it’s too small, but bad ass

That thing is super rad! It's really small but how cool would that be to have!

 

[HolyHandGrenade]

Would be cool to remote control something like that.

I actually thought it was RC until I read the caption.