Pete M Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 picked it up for my nephew. He's still a bit young for it, but that gives me time for upgrades. let the modding begin!!!I wonder if I can get a screaming eagle decal for the hood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Ya gonna lift it? :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Perhaps another 44/9" swap is in order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 24V Conversion. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 :rotf: much as I would like to boost power, it's going to be a while 'til he can handle that sort of speed. It'll happen :yes: but not anytime soon. I originally wanted a bit of lift, some rubber tires, and a 4wd conversion (they have one electric motor per rear tire), but after examining the underside, there's nothing easy about any of those things. :( not impossible mind you, just not easy. bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comanche County Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 doesn't look hard from the outside, but on the inside it gets complicated... The gearing has sort of a portal hub design (though there is a steel shaft that runs from tire center to tire center) Not sure how to lift it without some severe surgery. :dunno: and the steering axle is worse. how am I supposed to lift it and get some motors in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 on the plus side, I should be able to get some rubber tires on it. :yes: The gear boxes just lock in to the plastic wedges on the wheel. Here's the front wheel to show the difference I put some rubber tires on his wagon which has a similar steel shaft design. just need to adapt the gearboxes to steel wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I have a power wheels with harbor freight rubber tires on it. There are writes all over the web about doing it. It will bust the plastic drive hub quick when they are bound up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 wow, so that little motor is strong enough to bust the hubs? hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 bought my tires today. monstrous 13" HF rubber. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86FUBAR Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Go to Modifiedpowerwheels.com , there is a ton of info in there. I got my son one of those and the first thing i did was cut the fenders and make a flatie out of it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 yup, been absorbing a lot from that site. they've got some insane buildups there. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 sittin' pretty. :D my solution for mounting the wheels. washer/Pex pipe/washer/pex adapter/Pex pipe/pex adapter and that's a rubber 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" plumbing adapter I've found that the Pex adapters have a slightly smaller inner diameter and fit the axle shaft better so they go where the bearings ride (axle shaft is 7/16", the wheels were designed to ride on a 5/8" shaft). But they are short and more expensive so regular pipe fills in the rest. If any of that makes sense. :nuts: Works great though! :yes: Fixed the saggy suspension with part of a 8x8 L framing strap. :thumbsup: drilled out the steering pivot for a tighter fitting bolt (than the rivet that was there before). Everything is nice and tight, but I've got some toe-out. not sure if it affects anything though. and the factory brace got a couple screws to hold it centered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 This is cool, subscribed. You gunna make the lights on the bar work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 nah. they would hit the back of his head as he got older. but eventually I intend to put some spot lights on the front bumper. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 mounted a "spare" tire (it's only a 10 incher), real taillights (not wired up yet), and fabbed a hitch for the eventual trailer. added some pieces of plywood to support the hitch and spare. later they will be swapped out for something more weather resistant. and wrapped the main hoop with foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Just in case you needed the specs on this monster. :yes: vUdn_AP25es Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 You should throw some roll on bed liner in the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibby Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lio44Fx ... re=related Now that's an idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my86mj Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 had a red one as a kid. i burnt out three motors and 2 batteries trying to make it climb the dirt pile in the back yard when we got a new septic tank. too bad they don't make those for adults. Wait........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 the voltmeter and switches arrived today. :D working on a plan for some front recovery points: and you knew this was coming... :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyt120 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 :rotfl2: This thing is fantastic. I wish my old PW Jeep was this tricked out! :drool: That's one lucky kid. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 bent a rear bar out of conduit and screwed it up to the main bar. But I don't much like the look and am already thinking on starting fresh and going all-custom with conduit. :brows: New steering wheel from a different rig. 1" larger diameter and much better construction than the flimsy stock wheel. Didn't go right on though. I had to invent a method of attachment but it was worth it. :thumbsup: even comes with an electronic horn. :yes: and since he's only 2, I added this one just for the heck of it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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