1st Cart, G1 get me started...

[GMB74]

Regarding wheels and tires, with a 4-inch lift you can use up to 20-inch tires. The cheapest wheels will be 8-inch steel wheels with a 3x4 offset.
My buggy uses these wheels and 20x10-8 tires, Titan Fast Trekker in the front, Carlisle Super Lug (tractor tread) in the rear. There are lots of other options for tires, check with our sponsors and you may find a package deal that will work for you.

[TheDoubleD]

Originally Posted by GMB74

1979-81 G1's had different spindles and hubs than 1982-up did. the later spindles were bigger and stronger, and also had bolt-on knuckles. The Jakes kit is designed for you to replace the old knuckles with ones from the kit to keep the steering tie rods level. If your buggy still has the original spindles, your options are to get a set of 1982-up spindles and hubs(they must be replaced as a set- old hubs will not fit on new spindles or vice versa) or weld and modify your old spindles to work. You seem reluctant to do this, but here is what the mods might look like.

Thanks that what I thought.

Because I know the limitations of my skills and abilities, I want to minimize what I have to do...I can weld with oxy-acetylene.. if melting into a puddle can be called welding. Bolt on is well with in my skills. I will be depending on others for help with the engine skills.

Thanks for putting these idead out here. It helps me make an informed decision about what will do.

By the way where is the link for the sponsors.

[GMB74]

Link for our Site Sponsors is at the top of the page, second line, fourth from left

[TheDoubleD]

Fourth from left is FAQ.

[GMB74]

The page I see looks a lot different than that. I have another line of links slightly below the one you are showing...........

[TheNewGuy]

Our sponsors http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/site-....php?styleid=3

[TheDoubleD]

Thanks,

[TheDoubleD]

You guys are fabulous...I appreciate all the good guidance You have given me.

This cart is supposed to be just a piece of transportation for my real passion gopher shooting...but as you help and l look through the boards and visit the sponsors and other supplies website, keep looking around for another cart for sale and I haven't picked my first one yet.

The cart I bought is 430 miles away straight south down the center of the Rocky Mountains down in Idaho.We have had a screaming blizzard here in Cut Bank today. I have been looking at the long range weather forecast and it looks like it will be March before I can get down there.

Is it possible this cart thing could become an obsession

[GMB74]

Is it possible this cart thing could become an obsession

No, of course not. We can stop buying and building these carts any time we want to.
Really.
Honestly.
Anytime at all.
Right, guys?

:l hmo:

[TheNewGuy]

Originally Posted by GMB74

No, of course not. We can stop buying and building these carts any time we want to.
Really.
Honestly.
Anytime at all.
Right, guys?

:l hmo:

Yes! this is correct.