2wd or 4x4

[lunchboxxx]

What would y'all run with these rules about suspension. Must be a mini truck I'm leaning towards a Durango


Front suspension may be solid with 2x2 straps on a-arms or solid spacer on the strut/ welded strut. No homemade struts. All other suspension must remain factory. (tie rods, ball joints, rack and pinion etc)

Trucks must set level no pulling down rear of the truck. No smashing of the bed sides will be permitted. You must use factory springs for make and model of truck. You may use chain on rear axle to secure ride height.

[lunchboxxx]

Feb 23, 2018 19:03:10 GMT -5 . said:

What are the rules on drivetrain?

any 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder engine. (if it has a dp or mid plate, the firewall must be cut wide as the headers or engine block.)
All trucks/Vans must have seat belts.
Doors, tailgates, and hatches must be secured by wire, chain, or welded shut no loose doors permitted. 6 on 6 off.
Box and cab mounts may be replaced with up to 1” bolts body mounts may be removed. The body bolts may go all the way through the frame and floor of truck/mini van.
No trailer hitches or reinforcements of frame or body of any kind permitted.
May use any loaded factory car bumper or homemade bumper that is 6x6 box tube with no more than a 4” point over a 32” wide span. For mounting of car bumpers you may use factory bumper shocks and brackets or a 3” X 3” X 6” long box steel or like wise material.
Hoods must be in place and must have a 12” X 12” hole cut in hood over carburetor/engine
Hoods may be wired or bolted shut in 8 locations. Bolts can be upto ¾” wire double strands of wire permitted all can go to frame or bumpe
No 4 wheel drives permitted 4 wheel drives must have front drive shaft removed.
Tires black and round
Beds must be welded to cab of trucks with a 3” strap directly behind doors.
8 double strands of wire permitted on front and rear of truck all permitted to go to frame
Front suspension may be solid with 2x2 straps on a-arms or solid spacer on the strut/ welded strut. No homemade struts. All other suspension must remain factory. (tie rods, ball joints, rack and pinion etc)
A 4 point cage is highly recommended in drivers compartment for drivers safety. The cage in the cab may have 4 down legs from front and rear bar straight down to the top of frame. Also a gas tank protector is highly recommended. Protector may attach to frame but may not extend further than 24” from the front of the bed.
Trucks must set level no pulling down rear of the truck. No smashing of the bed sides will be permitted. You must use factory springs for make and model of truck. You may use chain on rear axle to secure ride height.
You may run aftermarket or homemade steering column, floor mount brake pedal, gas pedal, shifter, trans cooler, slider drive shaft, and carb conversions are ok.

[3sasquach]

Smash it....^^^ ... ?

[724original]

No mini truck expert here, but have seen exploders and Durango's do real good in that class.

[klicky96]

The stock balljoint rule is what kills the Durango. Other than that, you're good. Itd be nice if you can replace it with a bolt

[lunchboxxx]

Feb 23, 2018 20:11:58 GMT -5 3sasquach said:

Smash it....^^^ ... ?

Local show. They might run the same rules as smash it I'm not sure

[lunchboxxx]

Feb 23, 2018 21:58:17 GMT -5 klicky96 said:

The stock balljoint rule is what kills the Durango. Other than that, you're good. Itd be nice if you can replace it with a bolt

I'm gonna see if I can swap to aftermarket BJ's. If I can't maybe there is see stronger factory BJ's out there (maybe off a full size truck?)

I've never built a Durango before so this is a whole new thing for me. Looked for tips on here with no resultd

[klicky96]

Where are you planning on running? These Durangos are easy builds.

[lunchboxxx]

Feb 24, 2018 12:36:24 GMT -5 klicky96 said:

Where are you planning on running? These Durangos are easy builds.

Sturgis. Have you built one?

[klicky96]

I've built a few Durangos.

[lunchboxxx]

Feb 24, 2018 20:41:41 GMT -5 klicky96 said:

I've built a few Durangos.

Do you mind if I message you have a reward questions

[klicky96]

I have no problem giving you a few pointers.

[STROMI 121]

Post them in the durango thread for the next guy.

[derbydecker]

Has anyone ever put a 4.3 vortec in a 2002 durango has rack and pinion steering if so how did u mount it

[klicky96]

Nov 9, 2018 15:12:59 GMT -5 derbydecker said:

Has anyone ever put a 4.3 vortec in a 2002 durango has rack and pinion steering if so how did u mount it

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