I want (to make) a bigfoot

[Norbert77]

This post just went from I wanted to build one to I found one and bought it.

Been looking at argos for weeks and I keep coming back to wanting a bigfoot, I love the bigger tires.

I can't find any decent machines around here. I have a line in a good 07? vanguard but it doesn't look like I can change the 22 inch wheels for the 25. I heard the vanguard 2 is almost the same as a bigfoot.

If one were to make a bigfoot what would be the best machine to start from?

[thebuggyman1]

When you say "make a bigfoot" are you just meaning bolting on new tires/wheels? Or do you mean serious customizing of the machine?
If you are having problems finding machines locally you are not alone. Try having one shipped in. 2007 Frontier 6x6

[Norbert77]

Found a 2000 bigfoot with tracks and a soft top for reasonable price. 3 hour drive. Only 292 hours, one owner machine. Clean. He said he only used it for ice fishing. Brand new 25 inch runamoc!

[thorn]

At 292 hours you would want to know if he has changed out any chains or bearings yet as they may need attention if original. The bearings and chain are not a big deal to replace, but may give you some haggling room. I would also want to know what ratio of tranny is in it. Any pictures of this rig?

[mn_archer]

Thorn how would one know what the tranny ratio was?

im picking u my bigfoot a week from today! im more excited then the wife... funny how that works. lol

Norbert, what is a reasonable price?

[Norbert77]

I don't know what is reasonable. I looked around for 3 weeks, price was lower than most with a brand new set of tires thrown in.

Are there tricks to driving these like avoid high speed turns, or turn slow only? Max speed with tracks? Took it for a little spin through the neighbour's farm and it seems very hard to steer. Probably need tire pressures checked too.

So argo bigfoot. The 25 inch goodyear tires measure small. Can it rake true 25 inch tires?

[Canadian_Zuk]

Found a 2000 bigfoot with tracks and a soft top for reasonable price. 3 hour drive. Only 292 hours, one owner machine. Clean. He said he only used it for ice fishing. Brand new 25 inch runamoc!

Is it blue? I know of one about 3 hrs from you (Barrie area) thats for sale with top, tracks and under 300hrs. If it's the same machine, what he was asking is a good deal. If you get for any less you did very well. The one I'm thinking of is $4k but spotless.

[trevorakm1]

My bigfoot, the tires all measure slightly different and you want to measure the circumference to set them all the same regardless of air pressure as it will affect driving in a straight line with minimal steering input. Record the air pressure per tire and the tires location on the machine so all stays the same. What type of steering does it have the older laterals, two sticks, or handle bar steering? Mine has laterals which I wanted and they take some getting used to. Don't try to turn right from a dead stop move forward or reverse a litttle before starting your turn. You will get good at steeriing but need practice. Also for your turns you'll see the faster you go the less steering input required and it's easier on the brakes, temp and wear, also reduces your drop in speed. Due to the style of transmission braking of one side is required and you will eventually feel the steal of power from these steering inputs. Not sure how the handlebars are for all these factors.

[thorn]

The top of the tranny will have some stamped numbers and then GU (low), MU (medium), or HU (High). If you are planning to run tracks I would stay away from the HU or High ratio.

Thorn how would one know what the tranny ratio was?

im picking u my bigfoot a week from today! im more excited then the wife... funny how that works. lol

Norbert, what is a reasonable price?

[Norbert77]

It's green. 2 sticks.

Thanks for the info about tire pressure!

[Tank Bulldogge]

Norbert, Sounds like you are looking at a Max, Nice machine.I am new here and just got an 07 Argo with the 23 hp Vanguard. Mine has 24" tires and the dealer told me that's as big as you can go on that machine. What kind of price for 07 if you don't mind me asking ?

[Norbert77]

5500 for everything I could have had a new 6x6 for 9999 but would needed tracks and a top too.

is the bit of stumbling just off idle normal on these motor or is it because is 7 below and needs more choke?

[ARGOJIM]

I am new here and just got an 07 Argo with the 23 hp Vanguard. Mine has 24" tires and the dealer told me that's as big as you can go on that machine. What kind of price for 07 if you don't mind me asking ?

25" tires fit that machine.
And Andy has 26x12x12's on his kids Frontier.
Neither has tracks, the blue one came with 24's.

[Norbert77]

A 26x12-12 tire probably needs 1 psi air. Good thing when you get flat you can blow it up like a ballon!

I'm sad to see I don't have a winch or outboard mount. Already had the welder out, I guess it was meant to be.

When splitting the top, is there many things that have to be disconnected? Are those pop rivets holding on the top that can be had form anywhere?

[Tank Bulldogge]

25" tires fit that machine.
And Andy has 26x12x12's on his kids Frontier.
Neither has tracks, the blue one came with 24's.

The dealer and I was talking about a lot of things and I had had a bunch load of questions for him. Perhaps when i go back and think about it I think he might of said 24" is the biggest if I am going to run tracks. If I am wrong please correct me I so my Knowledge of these can continue to grow. So I can also change rim size to fit a certain tire if I want to ?