Can't remember if you have built in a handbrake,must rewatch for this but maybe consider a (old) Landrover style one? One single drum on the rear driveshaft.
I always thought that US Army mules used back in the 60s would be a simple vehicle for gathering and hauling firewood out of the woods. That is a very useful and resilient Ute, you've built. Great job. Regards, Solomon
Donny once again = outstanding. I am a tipple ASE master tech in the states and you have skills that i have seen seasoned tech not have! My hat off to you sir!👍
The secret about power is how you apply it. You can have a million HP engine, if the power is transferred through dog turd to the ground it will feel like 200 HP.
Yes, it seems like a nice and suitable power plant for this machine. Judging by maximum horsepower it's almost overpowered - small (and relative to this project, very heavyweight) farm tractors (with huge wheels in comparison) can work with similar hp. Pulling attachments heavier than Donn's UTV's while their numerous blades or discs buried in soil. Power won't be the limiting factor.
Yes yes yes, it can go anywhere but but does it have a cupholder?... no I think not, guess what..? My car does!! 😄 (I love that it’s so short, wheels on each corner, for steep ascend and descend and sooo quiet.)
When I was in High School an older friend, who was a Heavy Equipment mechanic and a bunch of his coworkers would enter a car in the local Destruction Derby. They used to let me “help” get the car ready, one of their secrets was to weld the plant gears together for a poor mans posi-traction. They placed well every year. They would also fill the rear tires with water. Boy, that was fun! I ended up becoming a mechanic and put my self through college wrenching.
OOhhhhh now I get it with the driven trailer, you reckon he will use the PTO to drive the trailer , lot of strain on the motor I think . but bloody good idea. Cant wait to see that
20:30-- получился практически марсоход,практичный,многофункциональный,нужный в хозяйстве мини-вездеход!! Он даже без обшивки -- по-своему красивый,напоминает аппарат для исследования других планет!!)))
I would give 5 thumbs up if I could. I cannot believe he got through that monster differential gearbox, did his weld mod and got that thing back together properly. What a freak show of engineering.
Brilliant result!. Pls fix the exhaust leak (at least it sounds like one)... reminds me of an old paddock basher that I had that used to give me headaches until I fixed the exhaust. Looking forward to the final look and panel design.
Skill level is top notch! Even building tools to do things, but u have effectively built the heaviest single seater UTV there is! A whoping maybe 80hp nd the weight of 2-3 sxs , still awesome to have done it ALL personally, that's what this generation is missing bc everything is disposable and you don't have to work for it anymore!
@@DonnDIY plz don't take that as disrespectful, that wasn't the intent, but like I said you are very talented , I finally have the tools and garage to build the things in my head, just can't make the time!
Works great mister. I must say that you def have alot of skills and confidence to tear into that drive unit. Bravo !!! Im getting antsy to see what kind of body panels you com up with You have certainly ROCKED THIS BUILD!!! Casanova PA loves it !!!
That thing is amazing. To get a little more grip when one wheel breaks loose and you stop moving apply the brakes a bit to force the open differential to transfer power to the wheel with traction. It’s a trick to compensate for open diffs.
Must be your summer there Donny looked like a beautiful day when painting. Our winter here in OZ 4deg - 10deg C at night (brrrrrr Chilly) 25deg C during the day. Love ya work Mate. Billy J. Queensland, Australia
9:55--- мне это напомнило кадры из серии про Трансформеров,когда Оптимуса Прайма ремонтировал чувак-самодельщик,после того,как Оптимуса изрешетили снарядами... Все ждал момента,когда из кузова этого UTV вылетит ракета и проделает дыру в стене гаража...!))))))) Классная работа,Донни!! Респект,лайк!!! Ты реально--"Мастер-золотые руки"!!
Hi Donn, it's obvious that your abilities have no limits. The UTV you build is like you, you just can't stop it. My sincere compliments my friend, FANTASTIC !
Awesome! That clutch return spring thing and all the cables you have! I’ll tell you that many use boat cable to do what you’re trying to achieve and it is all sealed and safe and keeps working perfectly for years! I hope this helps it did help me when I was told about it! However use hydraulic anytime you can it’s the ultimate! Also put your radiator in back at an angle away from you and everything getting all the wind it can with your electric fan! You will be amazed and much cooler!
@@RubenKelevra It is so light I don't think it will ever be a problem. Half the idea is a budget build is what you already have in a wreck so spending big $$$$'s on diffs for it kind of defeats the purpose a bit.
If you plan on going with BMW limited slip differentials, you can put more clutch disks and plates in them to make the lock up ratio higher. As they get old and the clutch material wears away, they lose a lot of their locking ability. Replacing all of them will help, but adding more will make it lock even better.
This is the episode I’ve been waiting to watch since like forever. You have done what ten thousand viewers on you tube would like to tell you how to do what you are doing wrong without actually ever doing anything remotely close to what they are talking about....... I apologize for going there. This is a terrific video. 👍
That driving didn't end there. I'm now almost through the first tank of fuel and still haven't gotten tired of driving this thing. 😀 It's been a long wait for it to be in driveable condition.
Hi DONN attention for the welding of the differential since it is not of the classic ironwork there is a procedure respected to be able to weld it correctly, the welding yours have little penetrated the metal it is necessary to heat the satellites and the planets with a torch just before '' they start to redden before welding them and especially let them cool to room temperature beware of possible bearings
Maybe a skid/ blade in a V. AN inch or so down under the middle. To knock down any humps that might raise all 4 wheels. That thing is genius..,fantastic...
Somehow I knew you take this build to a whole new level. Outstanding. I am truly amazed and pleased. Your TIG skills are getting much better. Your welds are beautiful.
You sir deserve more likes 👍 as many others I've enjoyed watching you building this machine, truly inspiring for the similar one I want to build for years now. I now understand the purpose of this rear shaft, great idea! Cheers
Very well built! You mentioned that you will modify the BMW differentials too, i think welding the rear differential will be good, but i think welding the front differential will make it hard to drive around corners
Good job Donn! As i always say, you're a true inspiration. I'm glad that when i was looking on how to make my own throttle cable end that it brought me to your channel. It must be very satisfying to be driving this project and seeing it work perfectly.
Hello from France, great try! unfortunately there is still a lot of finishing to finish but I trust you because you do wonderful things. Good continuation.
Hello, nice recovery and creation from an old generation partner. you chose well because it is a robust utility, reliable and of fairly simple mechanics. it is, of course, not a thunderbolt of war! but it is efficient. consumes little fuel. in any case a magnificent all-terrain vehicle design. Brave the artist
8:13 When I do this I cover the bearings with leather gloves and I just weld a small bead between the teeth, that's more than enough and it prevents the bearings from being subjected to too high a temperature which has the consequence that they lose their hardness.
Honestly best bang for your buck is getting a pair of torsen limited slip diffs. I’m almost positive bmw used them in one of the z3 models. They are great in every condition and won’t cause undue damage to turf or the drive terrain on hard surfaces
I think a speed based governor would be neat, maybe with a hand leaver so you don't need to modulate the gas pedal all the time to keep the same speed :) Just let it pull on the gas pedal, so you can still override it by pressing the gas if you need a bit more speed
More fabrication videos on ua-cam.com/users/DonnDIYvideos
Can't remember if you have built in a handbrake,must rewatch for this but maybe consider a (old) Landrover style one? One single drum on the rear driveshaft.
why that motor on your left does not bother you ??!!
:))
It has to be on your right !!
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You have what I saw for the Amazon
I love your trick with the cardboard I will probably use it in the future
Disassembling and reassembling a gearbox, it is not given to everyone, it requires courage and especially a lot of patience and here I say respect ✊
Какая природа! Дом у озера! Это просто мечта! Убраться из города, от его суеты и злобы! Автор просто красавчик с золотыми руками! Так держать!
You have officially gone above and beyond what a lot of other UA-cam builders have done in the past. AMAZING!!!!!! Keep up the great work.
Knmlylnb
@@nurfadillah604 ???
I always thought that US Army mules used back in the 60s would be a simple vehicle for gathering and hauling firewood out of the woods. That is a very useful and resilient Ute, you've built. Great job. Regards, Solomon
💪👍
Donny once again = outstanding. I am a tipple ASE master tech in the states and you have skills that i have seen seasoned tech not have! My hat off to you sir!👍
Much obliged!
My dad was the best mechanic I ever knew…but even he was afraid of gearbox guts.
Love the channel. You are a stone cold genius!
Much obliged!
Не перестаю восхищаться! Одна зима, .. и новое транспортное средство. Есть буксировочный крюк. Теперь будет на чем дрова возить в зимний период.
i love these builds he does, sheer genius....
It's really amazing what a small 1,4l engine can do when its power is transferred to the four wheels. Impressive!
The secret about power is how you apply it. You can have a million HP engine, if the power is transferred through dog turd to the ground it will feel like 200 HP.
It isnt a small engine for an UTV
A Polaris RZR 800 has 56hp
Polaris RZR 1000 has 110hp
The 1,4l engine make 75hp that is pretty god
Yes, it seems like a nice and suitable power plant for this machine. Judging by maximum horsepower it's almost overpowered - small (and relative to this project, very heavyweight) farm tractors (with huge wheels in comparison) can work with similar hp. Pulling attachments heavier than Donn's UTV's while their numerous blades or discs buried in soil. Power won't be the limiting factor.
Yes yes yes, it can go anywhere but but does it have a cupholder?... no I think not, guess what..? My car does!!
😄
(I love that it’s so short, wheels on each corner, for steep ascend and descend and sooo quiet.)
When I was in High School an older friend, who was a Heavy Equipment mechanic and a bunch of his coworkers would enter a car in the local Destruction Derby. They used to let me “help” get the car ready, one of their secrets was to weld the plant gears together for a poor mans posi-traction. They placed well every year. They would also fill the rear tires with water. Boy, that was fun! I ended up becoming a mechanic and put my self through college wrenching.
Fantastic Donn , turned out Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing with us and allowing us to ride along. Fred 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋
Thanks man!
One of the best homemade projects on you tube.
Cheers man!
A driven trailer you say.. now I get what the PTO is for! Great build. Curious to see what is next. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark
OOhhhhh now I get it with the driven trailer, you reckon he will use the PTO to drive the trailer , lot of strain on the motor I think . but bloody good idea. Cant wait to see that
Same was wondering what the PTO was for! Now we know! Brilliant idea can’t wait to see that build.
20:30-- получился практически марсоход,практичный,многофункциональный,нужный в хозяйстве мини-вездеход!! Он даже без обшивки -- по-своему красивый,напоминает аппарат для исследования других планет!!)))
I would give 5 thumbs up if I could. I cannot believe he got through that monster differential gearbox, did his weld mod and got that thing back together properly. What a freak show of engineering.
Chief mechanic for Mad Max. Superb work from start to finish
Me crying 1st half of the video has I would NEVER attempt that in a million year!
Good job🤜🤛
I would have a better chance at removing my own appendix than I would disassembling a gear box.
Well done!
removing it is the easy part... putting it back in working is the hard bit
Well, if you're the only medical cadre on a Polar expedition, and you happen to have a mirror and a lot of vodka, that's a given. :))
:-) :-) :-)
@@backyarddodgyness Why would I put my appendix back in? I'm kidding. That's an excellent point! Anyone can take it apart!
Old lady's put together 100,000 price puzzles.
Looks like Yamaha Rhino 700! Good job!
Brilliant result!. Pls fix the exhaust leak (at least it sounds like one)... reminds me of an old paddock basher that I had that used to give me headaches until I fixed the exhaust. Looking forward to the final look and panel design.
Skill level is top notch! Even building tools to do things, but u have effectively built the heaviest single seater UTV there is! A whoping maybe 80hp nd the weight of 2-3 sxs , still awesome to have done it ALL personally, that's what this generation is missing bc everything is disposable and you don't have to work for it anymore!
I'll go and get it weighed at some point. Then we can compare the weight of this homemade side-by-engine to the side-by-sides available on the market.
@@DonnDIY plz don't take that as disrespectful, that wasn't the intent, but like I said you are very talented , I finally have the tools and garage to build the things in my head, just can't make the time!
Yeah, she's a climber. Niiiice, Donn. Can't wait to see how you make the trailer.
🤘🤘
Works great mister. I must say that you def have alot of skills and confidence to tear into that drive unit. Bravo !!! Im getting antsy to see what kind of body panels you com up with You have certainly ROCKED THIS BUILD!!! Casanova PA loves it !!!
Haha, thank you!
Just so you know, you didn't need subtitles - your english is very good. Hello from Australia
Road? Who needs a road! Climbs like a Billy GOAT,! Awesome 👍👍
Сколько терпения, старания и упорства!!!
Уже на третьей минуте поставил лайк. Ты гений!
Spasibo!
At least you've proved that you can easily dismantle things when needed.
That thing is amazing. To get a little more grip when one wheel breaks loose and you stop moving apply the brakes a bit to force the open differential to transfer power to the wheel with traction.
It’s a trick to compensate for open diffs.
Yup, I have tried it on my ATV's front axle and it works great.
I learned a lot from watching your videos. My father and I have been working on my tracked vehicle together and its been a great time.
Very cool!
Fantasic build. Must have been very rewarding to drive. Off road performance looks really good with the locked diff.
It is rewarding.
Must be your summer there Donny looked like a beautiful day when painting. Our winter here in OZ 4deg - 10deg C at night (brrrrrr Chilly) 25deg C during the day. Love ya work Mate. Billy J. Queensland, Australia
Yup, it's getting warmer here finally. It was around 24 degrees celcius when I painted the gearbox cover.
9:55--- мне это напомнило кадры из серии про Трансформеров,когда Оптимуса Прайма ремонтировал чувак-самодельщик,после того,как Оптимуса изрешетили снарядами...
Все ждал момента,когда из кузова этого UTV вылетит ракета и проделает дыру в стене гаража...!)))))))
Классная работа,Донни!! Респект,лайк!!! Ты реально--"Мастер-золотые руки"!!
Hi Donn, it's obvious that your abilities have no limits.
The UTV you build is like you, you just can't stop it.
My sincere compliments my friend, FANTASTIC !
Thank you!
Nice to see that everything works as you thought it would and you enjoy your work.
2:19 Another brilliant idea! Must remember that for my next dis-assembly.
👍
Очень большая и отличная работа👍👍👍 супер
Spasibo!
Склад ума!!! Very good 💪!!!
Thank you! Spasibo!
Awesome!
That clutch return spring thing and all the cables you have!
I’ll tell you that many use boat cable to do what you’re trying to achieve and it is all sealed and safe and keeps working perfectly for years!
I hope this helps it did help me when I was told about it!
However use hydraulic anytime you can it’s the ultimate!
Also put your radiator in back at an angle away from you and everything getting all the wind it can with your electric fan!
You will be amazed and much cooler!
It would be great to have manual dif locks..😉 but - I know, for non-solid surfaces it doesn't matter. Respect, nice to see such of great job done.
Solid piece of kit, very well played indeed. All you need now is a 540 PTO on the back end 😉
At 7:06 I held my breath when you lifted the stack of gear cogs, I didn't know they were all connected!!! Great build, well done.
21:30-- работа подвески- превосходная! Полный привод с заваренным диффендциалом- намного эффективнее!! Великолепно получилось!
We'll see how long those LSD's last when you really get into mudding. Seems to do fine with open diffs too.
Coolest diy UTV build on yt right now
A switch to torsen diffs would help a long way I guess (:
@@RubenKelevra It is so light I don't think it will ever be a problem. Half the idea is a budget build is what you already have in a wreck so spending big $$$$'s on diffs for it kind of defeats the purpose a bit.
it is also for working i think
@@valfahr126 indeed. He intended it as a replace to his current bike like atv for hauling wood :)
@@koolkar55 well, he wants to tow wood with It and probably also clean snow. So a diff-lock is kind of mandatory.
OUTSTANDING! Even more outstanding when we get to see you build in the shop we also got to watch you build. Best channel ever.
If you plan on going with BMW limited slip differentials, you can put more clutch disks and plates in them to make the lock up ratio higher. As they get old and the clutch material wears away, they lose a lot of their locking ability. Replacing all of them will help, but adding more will make it lock even better.
Thanks for the good advice!
This is the episode I’ve been waiting to watch since like forever.
You have done what ten thousand viewers on you tube would like to tell you how to do what you are doing wrong without actually ever doing anything remotely close to what they are talking about.......
I apologize for going there.
This is a terrific video. 👍
Very nice should go anywhere with no problem !!! You have come along way very nice work !!
Brilliant, can’t wait for the PTO trailer!
Looks like it's going to be a beast, from the front it reminds me of the old jeeps...
Well done, my friend!! Five giant stars for you!
Art
Well deserved test/fun run!! Enjoying this a lot 😁
Now thats a proper UTV! Cheers from Alaska!
For most of Alaska I think I would want a Hovercraft just ride over everything water, ice, snow, mud, pavement you name it.
Congrats, have followed the build from the start!!!
Cheers!
dude, im happy i part of this project and journey. Thank you for sharing awesome content
Cheers!
Well done Donn, as always a brilliand presentation
!
Okay, that's enough fun, now get back to work. A Supreme build. congratulations.
That driving didn't end there. I'm now almost through the first tank of fuel and still haven't gotten tired of driving this thing. 😀 It's been a long wait for it to be in driveable condition.
Respect for disassembling gear box :D. That is not for everyone 🤣. Suspension works perfecto! Now time to weld rear dif.
Yes. Rear diff definitely needs locking.
Excelent buggy.Nice gob Mr. outstandung.😀😀😀
Super awesome work and install 👍
Hi DONN
attention for the welding of the differential since it is not of the classic ironwork there is a procedure respected to be able to weld it correctly, the welding yours have little penetrated the metal it is necessary to heat the satellites and the planets with a torch just before '' they start to redden before welding them and especially let them cool to room temperature beware of possible bearings
I built a similar vehicle some time back and welded the diff without heating it. I've never had any trouble with the welds letting go.
I am amazed the at the builds, tear downs and rebuilds you take on and Master. Great Job and a fun watch.
Great Work
Entry and exit angles are very good.
That's what I had in mind when designing the frame and stance.
That's awesome mate,cool buggy. Cheers from New Zealand!
Cheers man!
Que quilombo hermano. Buen laburo!
Great job
I have not seen many people with your gifts
Keep up the great videos
Thanks
It took's a long time.....but you made it!!! Thumb's up👍👍kongratulation
Building a second one would take much less time than this first one did though. Bo more trial&error second time around.
Your channel is more educative, best of luck🇳🇬
Very nice job you have done on this machine. It's always a pleasure to watch and learn from you
Awesome job !.. We need you for the Zombie apocolapse..
This is 20x more robust than any Polaris ranger/rzr or kawasaki gator. This is the side by side farmers really want.
Maybe a skid/ blade in a V. AN inch or so down under the middle. To knock down any humps that might raise all 4 wheels. That thing is genius..,fantastic...
That is a seriously capable off-roader, Donn! Well done!
Cheers man!
Even the mechanics in the audience are impressed. Good job is a very understatement, but good job.
Cheers man!
Parabéns, uma obra de arte de engenharia mecânica, executada por um mestre.
Somehow I knew you take this build to a whole new level. Outstanding. I am truly amazed and pleased.
Your TIG skills are getting much better. Your welds are beautiful.
Cheers. I really love TIG welding.
I love it. Perhaps in Gen 2 a little more ground clearance might be useful.
You sir deserve more likes 👍 as many others I've enjoyed watching you building this machine, truly inspiring for the similar one I want to build for years now. I now understand the purpose of this rear shaft, great idea! Cheers
I wanted to build something like this for a decade and I've finally done it. I'm really satisfied I got that out of my system now. 😀
Most amazing results from all your labors, rockon Donn !!
Very well built!
You mentioned that you will modify the BMW differentials too, i think welding the rear differential will be good, but i think welding the front differential will make it hard to drive around corners
I think you're right.
Good job Donn! As i always say, you're a true inspiration. I'm glad that when i was looking on how to make my own throttle cable end that it brought me to your channel. It must be very satisfying to be driving this project and seeing it work perfectly.
I'm happy to be the source for inspiration. Cheers!
Awesome Machine.. It does really well in the mud..
The Donster, is done, and a monster is born
Hello from France, great try! unfortunately there is still a lot of finishing to finish but I trust you because you do wonderful things. Good continuation.
Perfect, now we need to see some air and going sideways 😉
I always use cordless drill with clutch on weakest setting to chase threads, both inside and outside ones
love the way it looks...pure mechanical...would leave it looking like it is...awesome.
Hello, nice recovery and creation from an old generation partner. you chose well because it is a robust utility, reliable and of fairly simple mechanics. it is, of course, not a thunderbolt of war! but it is efficient. consumes little fuel. in any case a magnificent all-terrain vehicle design. Brave the artist
This thing riding smoothly as hell! 👍🍻
Thanks buddy! 🍻
Hi there a lot of work there but worth it real nice 4x4 buggy you built.
Awesome ! Great entertainment too ! What's your next toy to build ? Why not try to build something that flies !? Like a drone where you can sit in....
8:13 When I do this I cover the bearings with leather gloves and I just weld a small bead between the teeth, that's more than enough and it prevents the bearings from being subjected to too high a temperature which has the consequence that they lose their hardness.
For open diffs it went very good on slippery conditions
Honestly best bang for your buck is getting a pair of torsen limited slip diffs. I’m almost positive bmw used them in one of the z3 models. They are great in every condition and won’t cause undue damage to turf or the drive terrain on hard surfaces
Awesome. I love the build and upgrades
I think a speed based governor would be neat, maybe with a hand leaver so you don't need to modulate the gas pedal all the time to keep the same speed :)
Just let it pull on the gas pedal, so you can still override it by pressing the gas if you need a bit more speed
This is a well built UTV.
in the future you may want to weld the rear differential to be on the safe side.
Again a very nice well built UTV.
That is awesome, well done you have made a nice little crawler/utv.
Cheers!