4x4 CROSSKART Build! 600cc Offroad Buggy - Subaru Drivetrain! Frame Layout!

[@jessiedavis6521]

Just getting into carts, I am finding your videos informative an fun. Thanks for making them.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

That's awesome! Its definitely a fun and rewarding hobby! Good luck on your builds!

[@BenGallou]

I love your enthusiasm guys!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate that!

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Looken forward to seeing this build.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Heck yea! Thanks for watching!

[@Everatti]

Cars and Cameras... and now you guys too?!?! I can't wait to see this thing rip!!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@Everatti]

@Off Road Karts Oh yeahhh

[@Everatti]

DirtGearTv 👍

[@andrewmathers4496]

Local boys building cool stuff about time love your guys videos keep it up I look forward to watching your builds your Toledo fan

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@NarxolepticCustoms]

Great videos guys, looking forward to more!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome!! Thanks!

[@randycoffelt7117]

Really excited about this build im trying to build a 4×4 buggy for my son so this definitely will help me out

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome! Share a pic when you get it built!

[@mconfluence]

Really interesting looking cart build.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks!

[@thomasmcgrane744]

Good luck guys gonna be a sweet build

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@jamesmcgee9279]

Not to slow at all fellas! This is a big project compared to Not So Simplicity. Great job guys!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@mhdsfsyukhtjyrghetuk]

Liked your last build but this one looks like it's going to be a crazy build keep up the good work

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you for watching ! When we get this running we will do a video ripping around on both!

[@lukewoodcock9937]

Awesome build. Keep up the good work

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you!

[@1966cambo]

Koodo’s to you guys for designing on the fly! Love the power steering idea! Also, word of advice, Lenox hole saws......

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks!! We learned our lesson on cheap hole saws lol

[@lloydbaker7099]

Looks like a really good start

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@podjo2k9]

Well done

[@scottgates3321]

gonna be an awesome build Great work

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Heck yea! Thanks for watching !

[@nyvinchenz9430]

Cool can't wait until to see how you modified to get a chain sprocket to turn those axles. Hope the cops are cool when you take it out and test drive it. Looking forward to the next video

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Haha! Yea we have a cool idea in mind for the drive !

[@garagebuiltoffroad9432]

Looking forward to seeing this thing in action!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Heck yea! We are too! Thanks for watching

[@tedforringer9124]

Love the build

[@bartown202]

Great start guys...looking forward to see the first rip...

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks!

[@knowbull5hit590]

Im digging the choice in diffs and E-power steering

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks! It should work out great!

[@prancstaman]

Awesome next build. Seems everybody is building 4X4's now. I'm building one that is a riding mower kinda the same way but mine is more from scratch then yours. I think this video passed me up on progress, and I been working on mine for about a year now. LOL. Get this, I'm build mine for my wife so we can go riding and camping. I'll be riding my tank while she rides the 4X4. :) I'm also building my 4X4 for competition also, Top Tractor Challenge, when finished.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome! Sweet. Yea our last build, Not So Simplicity, is a yz450 powered 1960s garden tractor with full independent suspension! Like to build another one that is 4x4 someday. Thanks for watching !

[@bigjohnson1148]

This is gonna be awesome

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Heck yea! Thanks for watching !

[@nikezeus4397]

Just getting started. Interesting build

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching!

[@jeremydavis4398]

Dude these videos are badass.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching!

[@henryandejbelcher7902]

Going to be a cool kart

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@mikemorse7991]

Dude's, looking forward to see how this turns out. Love your videos. Keep em coming!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate the support!

[@midlandmotormofia2001]

I like the 4x4 idea

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you!

[@nathaniellangston5130]

I love this build! Keep up the good work!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks man! We appreciate that! Thanks for watching !

[@MyTurkeyleg]

Sweet build!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you!

[@nashguy207]

Its going to be a nice and cool ride. Love the ideal of the power steering!!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Heck yea! Power steering is a must have on this build!

[@jayvincent5330]

Sweet!!😎👍

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you!

[@cprobus9517]

Great build starting I have seen others use the power assist rack ... from all the stuff I have watched not only videos but also helping my dad build a few street rods the inner most pivot points on the rack should line up with the suspension pivot points to reduce bumpsteer..

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank for the advice! We appreciate it. On our last build, we learned that makes a huge difference when it come to bumpsteer for sure. Thanks

[@cprobus9517]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB no problem ..I didnt know if you all had realized that or not or had something in the works learning from mistakes ..whoever's they maybe makes projects go easier because you already know to plan for these things

[@austinisaperson6093]

You guys could probably make this thing a 2 seater and it’d still be awesome

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Yea we have thought about it, but we like the idea of it being light and narrow, with the one seat. But!..... Great idea for another build for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@Thewatson77]

Fun lookin project guys 👍🏼 I’ll be following along with ya. Ohhh side note...I’m one of those guys that just watches and moves on without liking or commenting. Well I was...your intro prompted me to change my ways. Stay safe guys

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate that! We love building projects and your support helps make that possible!

[@micahlevoy1357]

This is so cool

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks!

[@williamwillie4008]

Gotta love that murder mitten sunshine!!!! its been awesome

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Isnt that the truth! Thanks for watching

[@gokartkami]

Great job uncle Kurt

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks Kami!!!

[@larrybreuer4495]

I really like the power steering concept! Good luck, and we will see how it all comes together. I hope the “like” and the comment helps.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Absolutely! Yea the power steering is going to work out great! We hope lol Thank you!

[@keithparady2594]

Good job guys

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you!

[@calvinwright1816]

I think this will be the strongest thing you've made!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks! Yea we wanted a strong drive train so if we upgrade the motor someday it will handle it!

[@stormdumez4864]

Love the videos, hope your channel keeps growing

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We appreciate it

[@mrgmc6314]

You should consider 4ws ... since your building this from scratch and you simply solved the 4x4 .... 4ws would be a awesome achievement... I know its gotta be alot of parts but its simple to do and would be really rad

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

That definitely would be awesome ! We will keep that idea in mind! Thanks for watching

[@wesanderson5011]

I was intending to build this kind of project i want to make a suggestion. The frame and drive should be one part with a platform for your feet. Then a body on top so you are able to easily take of a chain from motor and steering connection, a few other main bolts that attach body to frame in order to remove to access the complete drive train. Easier to address design flaws or replace parts. Just my ideas

[@johnwinks]

Fellow michigander! 🤘

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks for watching!

[@westie4ageturbo.749]

Been working down the mine so late to the vid! Been looking forward to days off so i could catch up!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

🤘Heck yea! As always we appreciate you watching!!!

[@nathaniellangston5130]

That is a really good idea to have the power steering with the 4WD to compensate for the torque steer! Grind Hard Plumbing is in there most recent video just talked about the issue of torques steer being really bad on there latest build because of the 4WD!!!!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Yea for sure! Its funny because i just finished watching that episode and i was thinking about how great our power steering is going to be to prevent torque steer, But those guys over at Grindhard are definitely very talented!!

[@jetbenjamin1430]

Awesome build idea! Can’t wait to see where this thing goes! When y’all are done with it you should see how it competes with a Polaris rs1 in terms of performance/usability!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Cool! Heck yea, Definitely should try that! Thanks!

[@poco1990]

Would like to see a list of parts used and where they come from. Are u oiling your hole saws while your cutting. If not it sure makes them last longer?😊😊😊

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Absolutely we can do that! Thanks!!!

[@stevenpleasant5834]

Hi guys just to let you know you might have oiling trouble with the rear end I would of just mounted it in the right up side and ran both front and rear up the right direction and just had the front one run back wards that would of bin better than running short on oiling on the rear end. also just put the engine on the other side from what you was going to mount it. hay can you guys show the rotation of both your differentials so I can see what way they turn and so I no which way the motor will go and have you looked into that front sprocket adapter hub. also that drive shaft is cool to find out about it. and have you thought about what I said about a reverse gearbox or transfer case in front of the rear differential that way you will not need sprockets and chain to worry about keeping them tight and not coming off any way keep going this will be cool when done. take care Steven

[@adhd-motors3972]

Hell yeah getting work done, I'm waiting on parts and a welder to start on mine

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome! Its the best feeling to beable to be creative with your own build!

[@XJRRIDER]

that is way better front suspension then you're first idea . Good move :D

[@timriggs5192]

I'll be watching your build as I am thinking on a simular 2 seater build keep it up I like your channel.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome! Hey share a pic of you build with us when you get it done ! Thanks for watching

[@stephensuverison6803]

Great start to an awsome build! 2 questions: 1 where did you guys get the heim joints from? 2 are the diffs. gonna be removable once the frame is boxed in?

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! Those joints are from ebay, yes the diffs will be removable, its going to be tight but will be able to remove them.

[@travisgliles]

Can't wait to see how this turns out. This is something I've thought about doing for a long time. That steering rack might be too wide though with how the rest of your frame is. You'll have bad bump steer if the pivot points aren't the same with the a arms. I'm dealing with that now on my buggy.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! Yea we will have some designing to do to avoid bump steer for sure.

[@westie4ageturbo.749]

Watching what ghpc did with their 4x4 build they had big issues with torque steer so the power steering is a good idea!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

We are hoping to eliminate that problem with the power steering!

[@carlreed234]

May not be 750cc ,,but this build is ganna be badass just wate in see,,,

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks! Yes we are excited. And hopefully someday we can upgrade to a 750 or 1000 engine!

[@thomasmcgrane744]

**^^wait

[@terryj257]

I can't wait to see the tires rotated in opposite directions. Or are you guys going to actually check the rotation before fabbing. I know you said something about checking it, but I didn't see anything.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Haha yea we checked the rotation in the video prior to this one. We flipped the one diff to make the direction the same. Thanks for watching

[@terryj257]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB I saw you check the one but not both, with one in front of the other. Must have missed that part. Would be funny to seeing the tires rolling opposite. If you ever need another electric power steering unit for another project, a Saturn Vue has one, the motor is on the bottom instead of the top. Keep it in mind if you have any fitment issues. I saw on Redbeard's buggy, with a Prius steering column, the electric motor sticks up in the way of seeing a little bit. The Vue steering column, the electric motor is on the bottom and points to the left and is pretty level. You can get a controler dial off eBay to control the amount of assist you want from 0 to 100%. I have one in my 'yota'bota, half Toyota half Kubota RTV 1100. Have you ever seen a solid axle swapped Kubota RTV rolling on 39.5x15-20 tires. No answer needed.

[@bradmaass8484]

Where did you get that big box of heim joints and tube ends? I am looking for some for my buggy project

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Found them on ebay. There are Several options available! They had very good reviews

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Found them on ebay. There are Several options available! They had very good reviews

[@stevenpleasant5834]

Hi guys on my build I use Nissan 720 4x4 front and rear differentials they look just like yours and I am using the transfer case out of same Nissan 4x4 like I said to you guys I build these all the time and I know what works and dose not work also my A-arm mounts are made from 1/4 fat stock all my parts are Lazier cut and my axles are all Toyota yokes high angle lone travel and my motor is a Honda cb 650sc shaft drive I was using Honda cbr 600f3 engines but I started using the cb 650sc shaft drive engines. any way just sharing what I know. hope you get yours done soon.let me know if any thing I told you about helps you out take care Steven

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks for the advice! We appreciate you watching!

[@motomule]

Are you sure you need to flip one diff??? Doesn't seem like you should have to. Please test rotation with your new driveshaft before welding up too many things... Keep it up guys!!!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

🤔We checked it once but now you have us thinking, we are definitely going to double check that next time we are in the garage 😂

[@motomule]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB I would think that if the engine is in the back of the kart turned sideways, with the countershaft sprocket towards the front of the cart, you'd need to flip both diffs. If you have the countershaft sprocket towards the rear of the kart, both diffs shouldn't have to be flipped. It seems odd that you'd need to flip only one diff.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

We will definitely double check that before we start welding stuff up to mount the diffs

[@larrysutton6530]

Personally I love that you go into such detail but I think that some people might get bored by the technical side of the build. Try doing some things that are a little bit faster paced like power upgrades to things you already have it might appeal to more people and it would give you something to put out content wise when you are waiting on parts for your big build. It never hurts to have something to fall back on when parts don't come in when you expect them to and more content is not a bad thing just don't let yourselves get overwhelmed by trying to do too much

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! Thats really good advice! We appreciate that.

[@larrysutton6530]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB I hope that it helps you out I really want you guys to do good

[@Fantaman900]

I'm curious how you are going to solve the bump steer problem with a narrow chassis and a wide steering rack😉

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

We have a few ideas! One of them is not using that rack at all lol! If it wont work we will figure something out, but bump steer is a challenge we will have to work thru. We had that issue when we built Not So Simplicity, but we did figure it out after alot of trial and error. Our goal is to make everything as narrow and slim as we can. Thanks for watching

[@Fantaman900]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB Yeah design and building your own suspension is not as simple as some may think, especially at the front. To keep it simple I would design my chassis from whatever steering rack i'm going to use. So yeah if you want narrow go find a narrow steering rack. Adopting a wide steering rack can work but won't look as good

[@wesanderson5011]

You flipped a diff. Did you address the lubrication of the diff? Some diffs need to be in proper orientation so gears will get lubricated properly. Also backlash or gear engagement is better forward than backward. Designed to go forward fast. Sure it can go backward but your not in reverse very much. These are just questions.

[@fabricationnation8052]

What are you using for a transfer case? I used the same power steering setup

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

We are using a drive shaft to connect directly between the two diffs. In the rear there will be a sprocket mounted between the diff and drive shaft. we are mounting our engine sideways so it lines up with the shaft. It will be a pretty simple setup and strong. Also, Trying to make it as light as possible. We are excited to try this power steering setup, its the 3 wire prius one. I went over and watched a couple of your videos. Very nice work! Looks good! Did you use the prius steering rack?

[@fabricationnation8052]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB no I used an old pinto rack....be careful, the are front steer and rear steer racks....meaning in front of, and behind the ball joint centerline......one means turn left and go right....it bit me in the ass

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Yea we dicovered that on our last build! Wont ever make that mistake again lol thats the first thing we check from now on.

[@fabricationnation8052]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB another thing I learned, best way to hook up shifter is with a B and M shifter cable....they're a " push, pull cable" that you can get any length you need....keep it up guys and let me know if you need anything!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

@@fabricationnation8052 awesome! Yes we were brainstorming what to use. We will definitely look into that option!

[@jeffgoodrich9895]

Does the diff run okay upside down?

[@chrislansaw9491]

what did the differentials come out of? A subaru what?

[@harvey1166]

Just an idea but have a look at british autograss specials on google images for idea on how to design the chassis 👍👍

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Cool! We will check it out! Thanks for watching!

[@Chevelle_addict]

Cool builds. Just to say I think more build time and less parts explanation would keep people interested

[@jamesminick6568]

What are the diffs out of and drive shafts

[@garageguy5174]

You guys need to we’re welding gloves in gives you skin cancer when you don’t wear the gloves, and do more slowmoes!! Like the build!!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you for watching. We agree. Sometimes we are focused and forget

[@wandalawhern1033]

Would you guys happend to have the link for the heim joints?

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks for watching! Absolutely! www.ebay.com/itm/370914291699

[@wandalawhern1033]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB thank you so much!!

[@natesyring8981]

In each episode try to have a little bit of it be hooning and stuff. And also maybe make a few less episodes and bundle more content into less videos. ( I know that can be hard though because people want content a few times a week. Or once a week. I like the way your videos are now. im just giving input from what I've heard other KZbinrs that have the same issue try to do. . Also. People will watch anything, if you have other I retesting things happening in your lives like you showed a few vids back go ahead and throw it up:)

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Yea, we can give that a try. We Definitely appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@natesyring8981]

@@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB we should get together sometime this summer. I have a few three wheelers and some other stuff I Hoon around. I'm located in MN but am usually in Michigan once or twice a summer

[@mxwizzard]

Try Milwaukee brand hole saws they last much longer

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Cool! Thanks

[@bigbkzj7396]

you should make it amphibious

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thats a great idea for a future build !

[@Nevertrustalawyer]

The quality of your build will get the views you want. Let’s see something good?

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thats the plan! Thanks for watching !

[@Nevertrustalawyer]

CRACKED HOUSING FAB, As you probably already know, Grind Hard Plumbing has a 4x4 that almost finished and it’s pretty badass. Something you might want to keep in mind: a lot of people watch videos to learn something, not a bunch of slow-motion grinder and welding shots. If I wasn’t remodeling my house, I’d join in on building a cross kart of my own. Best of luck!

[@mre741]

i say make it as short as possible

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thats the plan! Thanks for watching !

[@lexingram8622]

What do you guys do as a profession?

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

I am a cad designer/ CNC programer and Kurt does carpentry and a jack of all trades, as u can see in the videos he is a very smart guy!

[@lexingram8622]

CRACKED HOUSING FAB awesome thank you I’ve been really looking for career paths and this kind of stuff is right up my ally and you guys are a great inspiration keep up the great content you’re killin it

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Awesome man!! My only advice would be don't be afraid to try some stuff to see if you like it and try and job shadow if you can.

[@br1zzl395]

No hate but you guys didn’t get mich of anything done a lot of talking and the video was too short love the build and I don’t wanna sound like a hater just a little feedback for ya good luck

[@rbprojects9062]

Looks sick guys id love it if you could check out my build too I reckon the extra cc could beat you in a race

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thanks! Heck yea we will check it out !

[@daleoldfield7961]

Change the name I was to build it's not a Subaru ! and may use the parts that resemble nothing of a Subaru I thought you were going to chop the body off the Subaru fit a cage in between the two subframes turbo and boom ya done

[@FangOfTruth]

It may not be your guys fault. So many videos and only so much data. Also some may be getting burned out of online content.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thats a good point. Thank you!

[@DegenerateFabricators]

Holy shit how have I never seen your channel before?! Subbed! Check out my shit think you’d like what I do!

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you! We will definitely check out your channel!

[@DegenerateFabricators]

CRACKED HOUSING FAB idk if I missed it you are doing a 2 seater right?

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

It will be a single seater, we want light weight for this build.

[@soundgodpro]

Too much talking and not enough building.

[@nyvinchenz9430]

Remember these guys are new on KZbin they those editors programs take sometime to get used to and some biulder like to explain on what the project is and im sure they will get 30 to 40 hrs of video footage and then squeeze it down to the 20 25 min mark. Because if it a 30 mins people will complain also

[@soundgodpro]

@@nyvinchenz9430 they asked for input on why they might not have been getting so any views. That was my input. I enjoy watching a lot of channels on here like this. The biggest difference between this channel and the others is the fact that they spend way more time talking about what they are going to do instead of doing it. More work footage in a time lapse format will help the videos be more enjoyable to watch.

[@nyvinchenz9430]

@@soundgodpro ok cool good point just your comment was harsh but the truth does hurt

[@FaithfulMC]

Everybodys income on youtube has gone down during the virus. It's a difficult situation, because you need to upload to keep the algorithm feeding subs and regulars the videos, but you get paid a lot less.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

Thank you. Yea thats what we are hearing from several people.

[@leehemingway2597]

Stop moving camera around somuch u make us sick and dizzy please get a gimble too

[@nyvinchenz9430]

Maybe you can donate them a camrea that stand that will movie around see some other bigger youtubers use them . These guys are new give them a chance

[@nyvinchenz9430]

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[@leehemingway2597]

@@nyvinchenz9430 if i was in us i wud but in uk and it takes 3months to get stuff from us nevermind send to lol

[@bengineering3d]

Drawing videos out to 10+ mins when there is nothing happening is why people aren’t watching. Adding content or creative editing will help. This is the second “mock up” video and the engine isn’t even placed. I like your builds but get bored.

[@CRACKEDHOUSINGFAB]

We appreciate the feedback. Thank you.