Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
4x4 UTV build continues! Fabricating windshield visor & installing 32" LED bar, fabricating roof, making interior framework and paneling to cover up the engine bay and make it safe for the driver.
This is part of a series of a four wheel drive utility vehicle build to lessen the work load on my trusty 2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA. This partially answers the question "Why?" but for those who want to ask "why don't you just buy a side-by-side instead of building one?" I just want to say - I'm not made of money. Side-by-sides are ridiculously expensive, even the car I drive around daily is worth less (not worthless though!), hell, it is even worth less than my 2002 Honda ATV.
"How much HP will it have?" - the 1.4 litre FWD petrol engine I'm planning on using has 55 kw and this will not change, but the torque will be tripled via the BMW differentials I'm using to transfer power to front and rear axles.
"It will be too heavy!" - this project just like the firewood processor project does not have to float. And a heavier vehicle will handle better anyway when hauling heavy loads.
4x4 UTV build series playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkmF7FAZBzkUZ3GjEo97GkWajmj9bCxzE
Stay tuned for future episodes! Thanks for watching!
My other videos: youtube.com/DonnDIY
#donndiy #homemade #4x4
Soundtrack:
Demon - JVNA (YouTube Audio Library)
Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter
4x4 UTV build continues! Fabricating windshield visor & installing 32" LED bar, fabricating roof, making interior framework and paneling to cover up the engine bay and make it safe for the driver.
This is part of a series of a four wheel drive utility vehicle build to lessen the work load on my trusty 2002 Honda Foreman Rubicon TRX500FA. This partially answers the question "Why?" but for those who want to ask "why don't you just buy a side-by-side instead of building one?" I just want to say - I'm not made of money. Side-by-sides are ridiculously expensive, even the car I drive around daily is worth less (not worthless though!), hell, it is even worth less than my 2002 Honda ATV.
"How much HP will it have?" - the 1.4 litre FWD petrol engine I'm planning on using has 55 kw and this will not change, but the torque will be tripled via the BMW differentials I'm using to transfer power to front and rear axles.
"It will be too heavy!" - this project just like the firewood processor project does not have to float. And a heavier vehicle will handle better anyway when hauling heavy loads.
4x4 UTV build series playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkmF7FAZBzkUZ3GjEo97GkWajmj9bCxzE
Stay tuned for future episodes! Thanks for watching!
My other videos: youtube.com/DonnDIY
#donndiy #homemade #4x4
Soundtrack:
Demon - JVNA (YouTube Audio Library)
Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter
