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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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2008 Iguana

The first '08 Iguana to roll out of the shop.




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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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base price, different options on seating?
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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PM me if you want to talk price. I build them in a 2, 4, and 5 seat. The 2 seat can have a 84" wheel base if someone so chooses
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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I still think that things is like the coolest giant go kart I ever saw.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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That thing looks sick. If it had an enclosed cabin I would be all over that for a dd (im completely unconventional btw )
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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I can do enclosures.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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So what all is toyota on there? I see the steering column and suspension looks like it.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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I use the Toyota motor and trans...all rebuilt, marlin and engine builder parts, Frame and suspension, and the column, rest is all me. Keep in mind this is a new truck, not a use toyota with some cool metal work done. These have gears installed, total chaos upgrades on steering and ball joints, and so on. The main reasons I use Toyota's frame is for liability, I don't have to have my own crash tests done on the frame Toyota already did that, and for safety standards...by using their frame, my safety requirements fall under the year of the frame. If I build my own, and it is licensed and put on the street as a 2008, I fall in 2008 safety standards, meaning it has to have air bags. I don't think I want to go there yet...LOL!
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Cool, you've got it all figured out. Nice product.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Looks like great work.. Have you trail tested this setup yet??
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Yes I have, and they do quiet well, they are for trails, this was not built to be a rock crawler. I am building so for Arizona next, and they are the same, only with the Pit Bull Rocker tires. That is going to be a mean pair of trucks.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 312necro213
That thing looks sick. If it had an enclosed cabin I would be all over that for a dd (im completely unconventional btw )
Yes, with a username like "necro", I'd say unconventional just about covers it.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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how can you build a IFS rock buggy?! i still dont get this. i mean if your able to sell them more power to you, but why would anyone buy a buggy thats nothing more then a tube and sheet metal cage on an slightly mod'ed toyota.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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how can you build a IFS rock buggy?! i still dont get this. i mean if your able to sell them more power to you, but why would anyone buy a buggy thats nothing more then a tube and sheet metal cage on an slightly mod'ed toyota.
Its not built for rock crawling.

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Yes I have, and they do quiet well, they are for trails, this was not built to be a rock crawler. I am building so for Arizona next, and they are the same, only with the Pit Bull Rocker tires. That is going to be a mean pair of trucks.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tofer
how can you build a IFS rock buggy?! i still dont get this. i mean if your able to sell them more power to you, but why would anyone buy a buggy thats nothing more then a tube and sheet metal cage on an slightly mod'ed toyota.

Originally Posted by cweich
this was not built to be a rock crawler.
hmmmmm.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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blast, i took wayyyyy too long on that one. lol.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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blast, i took wayyyyy too long on that one. lol.
I didnt think I was going to be fast enough. lol.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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i just dont get it... i mean whats the point? where are you going to using a buggy offroad that you want IFS. it just seems like a waste of money and effort.



like i said, if your able to sell them more power to you!
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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From: Yotatech, because Pirate is too expensive. NorCal.
There are some good action pics on his website.

http://iguanatrax.com/trail-shots
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Tofer
how can you build a IFS rock buggy?! i still dont get this. i mean if your able to sell them more power to you, but why would anyone buy a buggy thats nothing more then a tube and sheet metal cage on an slightly mod'ed toyota.
If youd actually look at the pictures youd see that it isnt a rock buggy, thats a trail rig holms... It nice to see someone do something different.. I soo sick of this rock crawling hype bs.. rock crawling is for babies!!! <----- its a DVD... lol
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