NEW BTF Low Life 4 Seat Chassis

BlueTorch · 07-01-2008, 10:13 AM

We have working on a new 4 seat chassis here at Blue Torch. If any of you are in the area and want to stop by the shop. I have one sitting here now for all to see.

The NEW Low Life 4 Seat Chassis has many changes over our Fusion Chassis line. The Low Life is a builders choice style chassis. We left the front open to let the customer decide what type of sheet metal to use. In other words you can use Jeep Cj, YJ, or TJ. For the Toyota FJ lovers you can use a modified FJ40 hood and grill. With this chassis you can also go with custom sheet metal. You are not stuck using Jeep or FJ style panels. (We do have a new fiberglass Jeep JK hood and grill in the works. The JK parts have been narrowed to 59 inches wide.

The Low Life Chassis measures 59 inches wide which is a stock Jeep tube width. The chassis is fabricated from 1-3/4 x .120 DOM tube. There are some secondary bracing in the chassis using 1-1/2 x .120 and 1-1/4 x .120 DOM tube. The Low Life Chassis comes with a rear bumper and front cnc laser cut winch plate. The chassis is designed to use a Master Craft or PRP style rear bench seat. Some other features in the chassis are:

The rocker tubes are "boat sided" up 2 inches over the Fusion Chassis line.

The mid rail running around the rear of the chassis rises 2 inches to allow for a much lower ride height.

The roof design is a "Euro Style". With this roof it is very easy to build a roof panel

The change in the roof design makes for easier repairs to the chassis if needed.

The firewall section of the chassis is left more open to allow for the engine to be moved deep into the chassis if needed.

We left the tube fenders off of the front of the chassis to allow for a lower ride height and more tire clearance.

The wheelbase on this chassis is more up to tire size. You can run this chassis in the 103 and up range.

The chassis will work with just about any axle combination with a min of a 64 wms

The bare chassis weighes roughly 500 lbs

here are a couple pics...

BlueTorch · 07-01-2008, 10:15 AM

BlueTorch · 07-01-2008, 10:17 AM

More pics for this chassis can be found here:

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/gallery2...g2_itemId=1674

Thanks
Dan

jeeprockjock · 07-01-2008, 10:31 AM

very nice work Dan. I like the fact that it caters more to the builder. Im interested in seeing how people build and design different chassis design. Love the work

BamaSahara · 07-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Love the small 4 seaters with a shorter WB! Nice!

TacomaJoe95 · 07-01-2008, 10:40 AM

Bad ass chassis. I like it alot.

FYRDUDE · 07-01-2008, 10:48 AM

In! Thanks for the chance

Haha. Very nice chassis. Any full buildup pics?

GOOBAWIGGA · 07-01-2008, 10:57 AM

THAT IS ABSOLUTLY SICK!!! What is the price you are shooting for the way it is in the pics above?

BlueTorch · 07-01-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOOBAWIGGA

THAT IS ABSOLUTLY SICK!!! What is the price you are shooting for the way it is in the pics above?

Thanks for the props. Due to rising steel cost we had to come in a little higher than what we planned and had to raise the price of our other chassis as well. This chassis will retail for roughly 5500 as it sits.

-Dan

BlueTorch · 07-01-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FYRDUDE

In! Thanks for the chance

Haha. Very nice chassis. Any full buildup pics?

I knew someone would say they were "in". LOL. Don't have build up pics at this time. Sorry.

Thanks for the props.

-Dan

BlueTorch · 07-01-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeeprockjock

very nice work Dan. I like the fact that it caters more to the builder. Im interested in seeing how people build and design different chassis design. Love the work

Yeah we wanted to leave it open. It seems we have been chopping up the past few Fusion Chassis builds to meet different needs. I guess you can say that is the main reason for me making the change. Thanks for the props.

-Dan

geberhard · 07-01-2008, 11:38 AM

Dan, looks extremelly clean! Any more info on the JK hood, also grill?

Thanks!

Gui

LazyDog · 07-01-2008, 11:41 AM

nice little chassis.

I like the way the subframe is made. It will make it easy to fab. boat sides and skid plates.

it would be wicked easy to chop off the whole front and add what ever custom tube work you want.

cool.

BlueTorch · 07-01-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geberhard

Dan, looks extremelly clean! Any more info on the JK hood, also grill?

Thanks!

Gui

The new grill and hood should not be too far out. As soon as I have something I will post up for all to see.

Thanks

-Dan

DocRocks · 07-01-2008, 04:31 PM

Very cool design Dan.

offroadman83 · 07-01-2008, 05:34 PM

Hurry up and build one for us to see!!!! I can't wait to see one!!

kpj · 07-01-2008, 07:19 PM

In! Thanks for the chance.

apeters89 · 07-01-2008, 07:34 PM

looks good Dan!

Quad Teck · 07-01-2008, 07:37 PM

I was at BTF a few weeks ago and seen that thing, it was upside down

-Ethan @ 4 Wheel Parts / So Cal

(Hey Dan ask Bender about his new ride, It's way cool!!!!)

BlueTorch · 07-02-2008, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quad Teck

I was at BTF a few weeks ago and seen that thing, it was upside down

-Ethan @ 4 Wheel Parts / So Cal

(Hey Dan ask Bender about his new ride, It's way cool!!!!)

Bender's new ride... I will have to give him a shout. haha

Too bad I missed you while out. O well. maybe next go around.

-Dan

BlueTorch · 07-02-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocRocks

Very cool design Dan.

Dont you want to build a trail rig...? huh? LOL Give me a shout sometime. We need to get you out to Vegas again so you can pass out your cell phone to the ladies again.

DocRocks · 07-02-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTorch

Dont you want to build a trail rig...? huh? LOL Give me a shout sometime. We need to get you out to Vegas again so you can pass out your cell phone to the ladies again.

lol... I have no recollection of what you're talking about

Quad Teck · 07-02-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTorch

Bender's new ride... I will have to give him a shout. haha

Too bad I missed you while out. O well. maybe next go around.

-Dan

Yeah it's cool

Unless it's hot outside.. But he does get 100+ mpg, I got a feeling he has already put more miles on it than I did.

-Ethan / In the hood today....

Quad Teck · 07-02-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocRocks

lol... I have no recollection of what you're talking about

Doc, you got some cool buggy parts at Bender place.

-Ethan

DocRocks · 07-02-2008, 09:47 AM

....knew I left some parts somewhere, thanks.

07-01-2008, 10:13 AM	#1
BlueTorch Jason@Bluetorch Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14529 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,120	NEW BTF Low Life 4 Seat Chassis We have working on a new 4 seat chassis here at Blue Torch. If any of you are in the area and want to stop by the shop. I have one sitting here now for all to see. The NEW Low Life 4 Seat Chassis has many changes over our Fusion Chassis line. The Low Life is a builders choice style chassis. We left the front open to let the customer decide what type of sheet metal to use. In other words you can use Jeep Cj, YJ, or TJ. For the Toyota FJ lovers you can use a modified FJ40 hood and grill. With this chassis you can also go with custom sheet metal. You are not stuck using Jeep or FJ style panels. (We do have a new fiberglass Jeep JK hood and grill in the works. The JK parts have been narrowed to 59 inches wide. The Low Life Chassis measures 59 inches wide which is a stock Jeep tube width. The chassis is fabricated from 1-3/4 x .120 DOM tube. There are some secondary bracing in the chassis using 1-1/2 x .120 and 1-1/4 x .120 DOM tube. The Low Life Chassis comes with a rear bumper and front cnc laser cut winch plate. The chassis is designed to use a Master Craft or PRP style rear bench seat. Some other features in the chassis are: The rocker tubes are "boat sided" up 2 inches over the Fusion Chassis line. The mid rail running around the rear of the chassis rises 2 inches to allow for a much lower ride height. The roof design is a "Euro Style". With this roof it is very easy to build a roof panel The change in the roof design makes for easier repairs to the chassis if needed. The firewall section of the chassis is left more open to allow for the engine to be moved deep into the chassis if needed. We left the tube fenders off of the front of the chassis to allow for a lower ride height and more tire clearance. The wheelbase on this chassis is more up to tire size. You can run this chassis in the 103 and up range. The chassis will work with just about any axle combination with a min of a 64 wms The bare chassis weighes roughly 500 lbs here are a couple pics... __________________ Blue Torch FabWorks, Inc. 205-521-7333 http://www.bluetorchfab.com MYSPACE http://www.myspace.com/bluetorchfab Superior Axle www.superioraxle.com

07-01-2008, 10:15 AM	#2
BlueTorch Jason@Bluetorch Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14529 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,120	__________________ Blue Torch FabWorks, Inc. 205-521-7333 http://www.bluetorchfab.com MYSPACE http://www.myspace.com/bluetorchfab Superior Axle www.superioraxle.com

07-01-2008, 10:17 AM	#3
BlueTorch Jason@Bluetorch Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14529 Location: Alabama Posts: 4,120	More pics for this chassis can be found here: http://www.bluetorchfab.com/gallery2...g2_itemId=1674 Thanks Dan __________________ Blue Torch FabWorks, Inc. 205-521-7333 http://www.bluetorchfab.com MYSPACE http://www.myspace.com/bluetorchfab Superior Axle www.superioraxle.com

07-01-2008, 10:31 AM	#4
jeeprockjock Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85056 Location: Birmingham,Alabama Posts: 172	very nice work Dan. I like the fact that it caters more to the builder. Im interested in seeing how people build and design different chassis design. Love the work __________________ PowerTank.com

07-01-2008, 10:40 AM	#5
BamaSahara Hardline Crawler Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36746 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,888	Love the small 4 seaters with a shorter WB! Nice! __________________ Matt O. #62 Team Hardline Crawlers 2009 KOH Racer Essentially Offroad, BFGoodrich, PSC, Bilstein, Branik Motorsports and Winchline.com

07-01-2008, 10:40 AM	#6
TacomaJoe95 Bloody Stump Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64808 Location: Redding Ca. Posts: 948	Bad ass chassis. I like it alot. __________________ BSW Racing,CalRocs,SuperMod #12 Need tabs, brackets, or diff covers?http://www.ajs4x4.com/ Click for my taco build. Check out my buggy build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669882 Bloody Stump Wheelers If you dont like me,dont fallow me

07-01-2008, 10:48 AM	#7
FYRDUDE Aaaargghhh!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16686 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca. Posts: 1,789	In! Thanks for the chance Haha. Very nice chassis. Any full buildup pics? __________________ GETTING FLAMED FOR A LIVING AND LOVING EVERY MINUTE!!! FDNY 343 F-toy #23 buildup http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ht=formula+toy Project Double Wide : F-Toy #23 http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...68#post6542368

07-01-2008, 10:57 AM	#8
GOOBAWIGGA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56682 Location: VACAVILLE, NOR CAL Posts: 261	THAT IS ABSOLUTLY SICK!!! What is the price you are shooting for the way it is in the pics above? __________________ Work in progress: 60/14B, 42 irocks, 44044 fronts, 63" chevys in the rear, marlin taco dual cases 4.7s in the rear, 111" wheelbase. lots of pipe four seats and what ever is left of the body dp4x4 bay area, california SAVE THE HAMMERS!!!! # 476:smokin: [url]http://teamdp4x4.com/[/url]

07-01-2008, 11:38 AM	#12
geberhard Greasy yet refined! Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5861 Location: California Posts: 6,271	Dan, looks extremelly clean! Any more info on the JK hood, also grill? Thanks! Gui __________________ Help us cure cancer in kids! Shave for the cause Tips on how to build your Jeep bigger

07-01-2008, 11:41 AM	#13
LazyDog (a.k.a. Rockrig) Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25216 Location: MA Posts: 431	nice little chassis. I like the way the subframe is made. It will make it easy to fab. boat sides and skid plates. it would be wicked easy to chop off the whole front and add what ever custom tube work you want. cool. __________________ bash buggy build thread All build pics

07-01-2008, 04:31 PM	#15
DocRocks doc on the rocks Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26496 Location: Atl Posts: 969	Very cool design Dan. __________________ Ken Mercer Mercer Motorsports RockSports Team #770 www.mercermotorsports.com 2009 KOH Team #770 Mercer Motorsports/FU2 2009 BITD V2R 44XX Team Unite!

07-01-2008, 05:34 PM	#16
offroadman83 Rock God Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7624 Location: McAllen,Tx Posts: 1,505	Hurry up and build one for us to see!!!! I can't wait to see one!! __________________ Save JV post #126 93 Jeep Wrangler on tons, amc 304 on pane, th400, dana 300

07-01-2008, 07:19 PM	#17
kpj Ridge Runner Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6920 Location: Amesbury, MA Posts: 1,524	In! Thanks for the chance.

07-01-2008, 07:34 PM	#18
apeters89 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7647 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,480 Blog Entries: 1	looks good Dan!

07-01-2008, 07:37 PM	#19
Quad Teck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86727 Location: 136 Miles from The FU2 Shop (Bender is my Rig done yet?) Posts: 315	I was at BTF a few weeks ago and seen that thing, it was upside down -Ethan @ 4 Wheel Parts / So Cal (Hey Dan ask Bender about his new ride, It's way cool!!!!)

07-02-2008, 09:47 AM	#25
DocRocks doc on the rocks Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26496 Location: Atl Posts: 969	....knew I left some parts somewhere, thanks. __________________ Ken Mercer Mercer Motorsports RockSports Team #770 www.mercermotorsports.com 2009 KOH Team #770 Mercer Motorsports/FU2 2009 BITD V2R 44XX Team Unite! Last edited by DocRocks; 07-02-2008 at 09:49 AM.

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