Argo Springer

[ToryG]

Argo Springer

bcsteve initially posted this but since it was lost this week I thought I would revive the Argo Springer thread. Hopefully the owner will be stopping by this week but we will see. Perhaps Martwell from sentier 6x6 forum will chime in as well.

Here are the original videos and images that bcsteve posted:

Argo suspension :: Testdelasuspension.flv video by santaria733 - Photobucket
Argo suspension :: 141_4187.flv video by santaria733 - Photobucket
MOV0DA.flv video by santaria733 - Photobucket










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Awesome work!

Are You planning to sell this kit as an upgrade to other argo owners? If so what would you be asking for the kit?

[Roger S]

Pretty cool stuff.. a labor of love.. and $ and time. I like the short arms keeping the track narrow.. but design is always a bag of compromises. Notice the pic showing vehicles side by side.. the short vehicle is a non frontier with 22" runamuks. The suspended Frontier got to keep it's 24" tires for tracks. So 1/2 the lift is tires and the other 1/2 is suspension compared to the short vehicle.

[Model Citizen]

Pretty cool stuff.. a labor of love.. and $ and time. I like the short arms keeping the track narrow.. but design is always a bag of compromises.

I can count of 1 time that I personally could not fit between 2 trees that everyone else had passed thru,( including Whipper with the Spider). This was on a trail ride in Ashtabula. At Ledges the year before, Whip said they all blazed a new trail for everyone one night. Rarely are there times you can't fit somewhere, even if you have to go a different way, which is what you have to do sometimes when it's stock. Haven't said anything yet, but when I see cars with 12 or 16 wheels on them (extensions), I think to myself what people use to say about our Springers, "That won't fit on the trails I like to ride on". Springers fit a lot more places than anyone can imagine.

Bridget

[Roger S]

am deleting this stuff, too off topic chit chat..

[Model Citizen]

That's simple Roger. Don't follow John.

Bridget

[Roger S]

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[Model Citizen]

That's funny about John leading you down the path. Next time, you be the leader. That problem will be solved.

Good question about Godzilla Might not be this weekend. We've got plans for an entertaining video, too. Can't just throw up anything. You guys deserve more. It's been over 2 years, whats a few more days.

Bridget

[TrueBlue]

Hey all, im pretty pushed for time at the moment but i would love some information + pricing for the above kit on an avenger 8x8, VERY interested.

[martwell]

Hi Trueblue, PM me and i will give you more info on those kits by e-mail, thanks

Martwell

[martwell]

Argo Sprigner update!!!!

Hi guys, i got more pics of Argo Sprigner, my friend built couple more of these machines during the last months. Here is the pics of a 2000 Response and a 1992 Vanguard. He's just finished a 2004 Avenger and it's really a big difference compare to the old non-sprigner version... What we heard so far from new Sprigner owner is that the machine gain a lot more traction comming from the 6 ou 8 wheels sticking to the ground, they could go to place they never go before. Two of the new owner are logger and they can take tree out of bad places with more ease.

Martwell


Response waiting for suspension kit


Complete suspension kit


New long splined front shaft(new) with bearing relocated inside with a greased plate


New short splined middle shaft


Vanguard with new suspension

sentier6x6 Forum

[lewis]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!! Looks great Martwell! As soon as possible we need a video!!!

[martwell]

Hi Lewis, i already ask my buddy to make me a video. He's currently working on a Avenger 2004 i think... He said that he will make one that compare two Avenger, one with suspension and one without.... I'll keep you posted

Martwell

[lewis]

Thanks Martwell, this is a very interesting project.

[Model Citizen]

BRAVO!

Bridget & Whipper

[martwell]

Hello everyone, here is the vidéo that i promised you about the Argo Sprigner VS the Argo non-Sprigner... Let me know what ya think...

here is a pic of a Frontier6x6 in action....



Martwell