EXPLORER Beam Chassis

EXPLORER SERIES

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Vehicle Description


The Chenowth Explorer chassis is a nimble and durable 4 passenger, High performance buggy for the open desert or soft sand. The Explorer incorporates designs developed and tested in the worlds most grueling off-road races.

The Explorer chassis is offered in mild steel or 4130 chromoly, suspension members and components are 4130 chromoly and machined, billet aluminum.

The chassis is offered in a beam front suspension with 3x3 dual pivot tubular rear trailing arm configuration.

The Chenowth Explorer has a 46" wide and 75" long passenger compartment. The Explorer Chassis can accommodate four full Beard or Mastercraft suspended type seats with ample leg room for four full size adults.

The wheelbase on the Explorer is 120" for a smooth ride on any terrain. The rear suspension accommodates a coil over shock design with a dual pivot rear trailing arm. A 4" wider than stock torsion housing accommodates a 3x3 rear trailing arm with a dual pivot connection.

Race-style dual pivot heim connections allow for increased rear wheel travel (up to 16" with our 3x3 tubular rear trailing arms). The upper frame rails have been raised to allow for more tie rod clearance and increased front wheel travel (up to 14").

 

 

Physical Characteristics

  • Overall Length
    164 - 176 inches (w/bumper)
  • Wheel base
    120 inches
  • Width (outside of tire to tire)
    76-82 inches
  • Height
    58 inches
  • Ground clearance
    16 to 18 inches
  • Curb weight
    1400 - 1650 pounds

Material specifications

  • Chassis
    Tubular space frame-mild steel or 4130 chromoly
  • Suspension
    Tubular-4130 chromoly
  • Floor pan
    .060" 6061 T6 aluminum
  • Skid plates
    .187" 6061 T6 aluminum
  • Body panels
    .060" 3003 aluminum & fiberglass
  • Paint
    powder coated over
  • Fasteners
    Dzus fasteners and bolts

Drive Train & Misc. Components

  • Engine
    V6 or VW engines
  • Cooling
    Aluminum HD radiator or air cooled
  • Fuel
    Aluminum tank or fuel cell
  • Transaxle
    Bus or Mendeola mounts available
  • Drive Axles, CV's
    930 or 934
  • Shock absorbers
    Long travel coil over
  • Brakes
    4 wheel Disc. with alum. hubs & calipers
  • Seats
    4 bucket or 2 bucket and bench rear
  • Wheels
    Customer's choice
  • Tires
    Customer's choice