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Seems like the range for a tube notcher is anywhere from like $60 to several grand. The lower ones seem to all be the same design, just different paint.

That should weld up nicely.

Yeah I know people like that. Surprised most remember to breathe.

This ST2 Next Generation might have been a customer build they did years ago and might be closer to what I'll be doing, least in regards to having a winch, but I might add a winch bumper. Too early to know for sure. My own fault for not adding pics for this. Kind of defeats the purpose of a...

Looks better than stock.

You can if you use the proper filler material and put a sleeve over it. Like standard ER70S mig wire, E7018 stick electrode, or an equivalent for TIG. Would require a pre heat of around 250-350⁰F and burying it sand to allow it to slow cool. Would take a lot of practice before committing to it...

It takes practice. Most hardening only takes up the first few thousandths of the mental. Usually a 1050 carbon steel, rarely unless spec'd a 4130 or other chromoly steel alloy. You would have to taper both sides, keep them level, and slowly layer the welds and prevent it from warping. I never...

Back when I started this thread, there were quite a few pictures floating around of the ST2 and Next Generation buggies. But in that time, Google has changed their algorithm, and multiple forums that had pictures have disappeared. Support is nonexistent now. Spitballing on here is about the...

Here's another compilation video of their customer builds.

At 0:27 of this video, is an ST2 Next Generation. Video is from Badland Buggy.

This is the cover page of the plan book. The yellow one is the Long Travel version that someone made. They used I think Dodge Stratus CV axles, shortened up. Next Generation is supposed to be a cheaper version of the Long Travel ST2, using essentially go kart shocks, 2 per corner. Rather than...

Yeah, have to agree with that. At the moment, no one makes a 4on4 pattern hub in 1 1/4". Might be custom or get a shaft turned down to make it fit.

They just had a YUGE engine sale like last month.

I would probably prefer the traditional hub made from steel, but you guys think these would hold up? I asked about these a few years ago, but I think only one person really said much. https://www.bmikarts.com/4-x-4-Aluminum-Hub-1-14-Bore_p_1647.html

Must be getting ready to bring out new welders soon. Generators on sale is always a good sign.

I wouldn't scrap it. Its a great starting point for modification. Yeah Dana ran multiple gear ratios. Think 12:1 or lower in golf carts and 8:1 was spec'd for Manco.

Trying to find a Dana H12 gearbox with axles is going to be a long challenge. Could be waiting years. Alternatively, there are forward/reverse gearboxes for go karts now, they might be more robust than some from 20+ years ago. They will in theory handle about 18hp, so like a 460cc engine...

Having front brakes, larger caliper would accomplish that braking power issue. I mean doing a jackshaft brake would be fine as maybe a secondary or as a parking brake. But should not be relied on as the primary bake.

One would have to know what kind of steel alloy it is, for the best success. Especially if it needs a preheat and post heat to prevent cracking. Would have to be ground down, both sides tapered, and carefully welded with a filler that is close to the same tensile strength of the axle. Keeping...

I do find it strange that people or even designs will run brakes off a jackshaft and not on the spool itself, or off the wheels, let alone run front brakes. Seen enough chain failures to know, just put the rotor on the spool, or at the wheels. Least then you can stop, incase of a failure. Still...