Beating on a VX.... Top ten things that would break?

[ZEUS]

Any objection to this pre-race mod list:

33" Tires: $900
Rear HD Links: $300
HD Tie rods: $250
Comp 912 springs: $175
1" Wheel Spacers: $120
Fire Suit: $100
Alignment: $75
New Bushings: $30
1" to 2" torsion crank: $0


Roughly $2k. Does that look like a decent initial strength build up plan? Anything I am leaving off that is more important?

I wouldn't hit one of those races without at least one skid plate. And for sure on the bump stops - protect the tires and the body with them for cheap. Here is how I did mine:

After a few hits over a couple years the zinc coated plate bent a lil bit and I noticed a crack in the poly so it really needs a full plate to mount against.

[REDLYNER]

Where did you get that bump stop?

[REDLYNER]

Here's another question-

Is the risk to reward worth it for 33"s, or would it be better to go with 32"s?

33"s would be better clearance, better traction.

32"s would be easier on the VX components.


I need to be able to make it through the course (a la 33"s), but mechanically, I have to finish the race.

Thoughts? Essentially, I am test drive away from pulling the trigger. The problem is, there is not one for sale within 100 miles of me (Charlotte, NC).

[ZEUS]

Check out this thread: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=lift+wiki

The bump stops are from Energy Suspension and the part number is in that initial list - they also come in black. The poly adds some kick-back that the rubber didn't generate, but it is managable.

Since you are not planning on a regearing for a while I would advise the 32"s over 33"s for the lesser impact on performance. The leverage difference is not an issue in that range IMO. There is a weight difference that has more of an impact - in theory anyway. Acceleration, braking, and handling would be easier to deal with, with the lesser weight. I ran 32.3"s and BFG 33"s measure out at 32" so maybe it's not even a topic of concern. Tirerack.com has weights of all the tires they carry and may help you make a decision in that regard. A set of used 16" aluminum modular wheels can be found for a price similar to those spacers which would give you the offset you want and minimize weight gain.

Good luck with your search!