4wd to 2wd conv.
#1
4wd to 2wd conv.
I know it's a dumb question and I'm ready for the flaming, but I still would like to know why it's not an option. Or if it does have potential.
So my question is... is it possible to take a 4wd buggy like a cat k1, 22-4 , b44.3 etc. Lock the center diff remove the front cvds and run it as a 2wd buggy? Please don't say " why don't you just buy a 2wd" I'm curious why this would or would not work. Thanks guys!
So my question is... is it possible to take a 4wd buggy like a cat k1, 22-4 , b44.3 etc. Lock the center diff remove the front cvds and run it as a 2wd buggy? Please don't say " why don't you just buy a 2wd" I'm curious why this would or would not work. Thanks guys!
#2
Tech Apprentice
tin snip the front shaft/belt.
#3
It is possible and 1 manufacturer actually produces their 2wd kit based off their 4wd kit. The Xray XB4 2wd. A 4wd-2wd conversion does work in the right track conditions. It does best on very high bite,like carpet,AstroTurf,high bite clay,or groomed sugar outdoor tracks. Both 2wd and 4wd platforms drive differently and that's why they have such a different platform. Also weight distribution and handling play into it. I have done it to a Durango DEX410V3 and it wasn't horrible,but a 2wd buggy designed to be a 2wd buggy handled better on the medium-high bite clay I was testing it on. Maybe if I spent more time playing around with setup,I could have made it work,but it was better just to use my 2wd buggy for 2wd buggy and 4wd buggy for 4wd buggy.
#6
Tech Adept
I know it's a dumb question and I'm ready for the flaming, but I still would like to know why it's not an option. Or if it does have potential.
So my question is... is it possible to take a 4wd buggy like a cat k1, 22-4 , b44.3 etc. Lock the center diff remove the front cvds and run it as a 2wd buggy? Please don't say " why don't you just buy a 2wd" I'm curious why this would or would not work. Thanks guys!
So my question is... is it possible to take a 4wd buggy like a cat k1, 22-4 , b44.3 etc. Lock the center diff remove the front cvds and run it as a 2wd buggy? Please don't say " why don't you just buy a 2wd" I'm curious why this would or would not work. Thanks guys!
#7
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
It is possible and 1 manufacturer actually produces their 2wd kit based off their 4wd kit. The Xray XB4 2wd. A 4wd-2wd conversion does work in the right track conditions. It does best on very high bite,like carpet,AstroTurf,high bite clay,or groomed sugar outdoor tracks. Both 2wd and 4wd platforms drive differently and that's why they have such a different platform. Also weight distribution and handling play into it. I have done it to a Durango DEX410V3 and it wasn't horrible,but a 2wd buggy designed to be a 2wd buggy handled better on the medium-high bite clay I was testing it on. Maybe if I spent more time playing around with setup,I could have made it work,but it was better just to use my 2wd buggy for 2wd buggy and 4wd buggy for 4wd buggy.
don't forget the TM2
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#8
Take a look at RudeBits DB 1, DB 2, or DB Max
#9
I know it's a dumb question and I'm ready for the flaming, but I still would like to know why it's not an option. Or if it does have potential.
So my question is... is it possible to take a 4wd buggy like a cat k1, 22-4 , b44.3 etc. Lock the center diff remove the front cvds and run it as a 2wd buggy? Please don't say " why don't you just buy a 2wd" I'm curious why this would or would not work. Thanks guys!
So my question is... is it possible to take a 4wd buggy like a cat k1, 22-4 , b44.3 etc. Lock the center diff remove the front cvds and run it as a 2wd buggy? Please don't say " why don't you just buy a 2wd" I'm curious why this would or would not work. Thanks guys!
Last edited by Tranzistor; 10-15-2014 at 04:41 PM. Reason: grammar
#11
Tech Regular
I tried a B44 with disconnected front drive and it worked OK on mega grip tracks. I then stuck a X6 cubed front end on it to give a proper 2WD front end and it was awesome, then my local shop and XFactory importer built a proper conversion kit flipping the motor round called the X6-S which is taking the fight to the KF's in the UK.
Home made conversion early version, I added front bracing and cut down the rear brace in its final version
X6-S
Home made conversion early version, I added front bracing and cut down the rear brace in its final version
X6-S
#12
I'm starting a project, I won't say what model buggy I'm using because you will laugh but any geometry/setup knowledge that is needed to get a 4wd to handle better as a 2wd is greatly appreciated. I will make a thread after the build and a couple track days of testing next to my b5m and 3racing cactus;If anyone's is interested in the results anyway....
#13
I tried a B44 with disconnected front drive and it worked OK on mega grip tracks. I then stuck a X6 cubed front end on it to give a proper 2WD front end and it was awesome, then my local shop and XFactory importer built a proper conversion kit flipping the motor round called the X6-S which is taking the fight to the KF's in the UK.
Home made conversion early version, I added front bracing and cut down the rear brace in its final version
X6-S
Home made conversion early version, I added front bracing and cut down the rear brace in its final version
X6-S
#14
Tech Adept
I'm starting a project, I won't say what model buggy I'm using because you will laugh but any geometry/setup knowledge that is needed to get a 4wd to handle better as a 2wd is greatly appreciated. I will make a thread after the build and a couple track days of testing next to my b5m and 3racing cactus;If anyone's is interested in the results anyway....
#15
like i said before you need to move your shock on the bottom arm the most and it be good to run more angle at the top as well. you might need a stronger spring to make up for the angle and a custom towers to get the angle too. also try to get as much weight from the front end as possible that way you can run a skinny tire for side bite and still get steering (any extra weight will make it push not turn)a 4wd chassis is going to have more forward weight so no matter what you do it will push more(with same tires) . other then that it would be moving weight where you want or adding weight to where it need to be. for how much rear forward grip you need.