New KOH class.......

[BigJerm]

Hmm i keep reading "full body". Would that rule out things like Tube fenders? That would kill a lot of weekend wheeler rigs right there.

[Jimmy]

Hmm i keep reading "full body". Would that rule out things like Tube fenders? That would kill a lot of weekend wheeler rigs right there.

I doubt it; it's more likely that they are doing it to eliminate vehicles like this:

[drich394]

Slow catching up - but this sounds awsome, i would love to be able to one day do this sort of thing!!!!

[ranger11]

Slow catching up - but this sounds awsom {popcorn}e, i would love to be able to one day do this sort of thing!!!!

I don't think you can dd there

[Logan]

And the basic rules are out!

Stock:

    * Full Frame
    * Full Body
    * Steering Box in Stock location
    * Steering Upgrade out of model is approved
    * Hydro Assist is Approved
    * No Full Hydro
    * Motor and Transmission open to any in Model/Year
    * Transfer Case upgrades approved
    * Axle shaft and housing swaps approved
    * Suspension in OEM configuration
    * Max wheelbase change of 3 inches
    * One shock per corner
    * 2.5" body 14" stroke max
    * Shocks must mount to axle
    * You may not cut holes in body or frame for shock clearance
    * Front mounted radiator
    * Cage tied to frame.
    * Horizontal sandwich plates allowed
    * Not settled on fuel cell/nets/seats... but 99% sure we will need to follow standard rules


Edit
35" DOT Tires
Aftermarket front fenders allowed

Stock Mod

    * Body, Hood, Fenders OEM look
    * Axles open
    * Motor open but no aftermarket turbo or superchargers
    * 37" DOT tire
    * 2 Shocks per corner
    * 2.5" Max Diameter
    * Bypasses allowed
    * Must be mounted to axle
    * 14" max stroke
    * OEM Frame from center line of front to center line of rear axle
    * Hydro Assist allowed. No full Hydro
    * Radiator Mounting open
    * Scoping a rule that says if you win 'x' times you get bumped to the main event to prevent sandbaggers

[Trailabite]

Sweet.

[BigJerm]

So lets assume someone has that rig and wants to compete.. How hard is it for the normal man to get into the KOH in this class? No plans for me to race but I would love to be on someone's pit crew

[Ben H.]

I'm still curious about the suspension part.

Would radius arms and triangulated 4-links count on say TJ/XJ/ZJ/etc. since they all had 4-links and those are technically 4 links?

[Logan]

So lets assume someone has that rig and wants to compete.. How hard is it for the normal man to get into the KOH in this class? No plans for me to race but I would love to be on someone's pit crew

Just pass the tech inspection and be one of the first 100 or so to pre-register. No qualifying for the first race. It's still almost $1000 to pull up to the starting line in fees. Having a rig to pass tech will not be cheap, A standard DD/trailrider will likely not pass the fuelcell or cage requirements.

Ben, I think they will clear that up when the official rules are published, but right now, for the stock class I'm not sure they'll allow long arms, though I hope they do. Short arms on most rigs will make the highspeed sections really suck.

[Do Work 93 YJ]

Like Logan says I think its all still going to boil down to cost. Nobodys going to want to travel all the way out there with a rig that want pass and isn't capable of finishing are winning. With that being said I think you will be looking at somewhere in the range of 10 to 15 thousand dollars for a rig,entry fees, and getting out there. {ehm} Out of my budget unless someone wants to sponser me. ;D

[Will]

And another thing. Let me put my front 60 in and build the cage and I'd run my Jeep through that bish.

I'll drive it for ya old man!   {nln} 

[Logan]

Like Logan says I think its all still going to boil down to cost. Nobodys going to want to travel all the way out there with a rig that want pass and isn't capable of finishing are winning. With that being said I think you will be looking at somewhere in the range of 10 to 15 thousand dollars for a rig,entry fees, and getting out there. {ehm} Out of my budget unless someone wants to sponser me. ;D

You know, I started to say the same thing, but my rig is too modified for stock class, and I would likely even have to reverse a few mods for stock mod.  I will go to KOH as a spectator one day though. {toast}