Homemade bogs - the best solution for off-road conquest

Self-made swamp-boats are far from a new invention, but quite successful. The use of such machines is widespread among residents of remote corners of the country. To resort to their creation of people forced the fact that around them there is a large number of wetlands, and move along it. In addition, self-made bogs are much more profitable in financial terms. Since it is very, very expensive to buy a prefabricated unit ready for operation and factory-made.

The nuances of the homemade machine

A distinctive feature of the creation of such a machine will be that the master, firstly, will need a large number of the most diverse parts that were exploited before (and the parts will be used from several types of vehicles). And secondly, the final one, you need to be able to work with your hands, since for the assembly process you will need a large number of different skills. Homemade marsh rakes are highly reliable. The machine, assembled with its own hands, will be much more reliable than the one assembled at the plant.

Tires

Self-made swamp-boats are most often collected with an emphasis on a certain locality. Since most often they are necessary for movement on a shallow swamp, they are supplied with wheels. Although there are also aggregates that have caterpillars or even have the shape of a boat.

But if we go back to assembling the standard model, then it's best to tackle self-made marshrocks on low-pressure tires. By the way, it is this part of the car that is considered the main and determining one. The better the tires, the safer, safer and more quality the whole design will be.

Also it is necessary to say that it is best to purchase the cheapest tires for the construction of the swamp. Inexpensive basic materials, as well as the simplest design of their fastening, can save the maximum amount of money.

Tire production by own hands

If there are all the necessary tools and old wheels, then it is realistic to create these extremely important details yourself. Homemade tires for moored boats are selected individually, since each car is the only one of its kind, if created independently. However, there are several options that are used most often:

1. One of these options were the tires from the GAZ-66.
2. The second option is the tires from ZIL 131.

In order to create the necessary wheel for a swamp-carrier, you need to acquire a number of some tools. The list includes:

• a hammer;
• Sharpened;
• awl;
• Nippers;
• Knives.

In addition to this inventory, most likely, you will need another small but important tool, which among the masters of all trades is called a "dragon." Use it to quickly cope with the task of removing the top layer of rubber from the tire. Now consider the process in stages.

Stages of preparation of tires

The first step in the work will be the removal of the wire cord, its outer beam. In order to perform this operation, it is necessary to make a small hole. Next, you need to take the cutting pliers and with their help snack any of the cogs found. After this is done, the cut piece of wire is wrapped around the pliers and the entire bundle is stretched. This completes the first stage.

The next one is the sidewall cutting. Carrying out this work, it is necessary to understand that the distance from one cutting to the other should not be less than 8 cm. Also, one should take into account that the cutting is carried out from the cord to the tread, and at the same time its depth should reach the first layer.

General information about the assembly

Self-made bogs are distinguished by high uniqueness, since they are produced most often independently. However, there are some general recommendations, which can be followed with a 100% guarantee to assemble a quality car.

A very important detail for such a machine will be a self-made motor. The swamp-hunter should be equipped with the best option, since the savings here are inappropriate.

If you do not have the opportunity to manufacture this part yourself, as this requires a large number of skills and abilities, you can buy it ready. The best of the possible is the new motor from the motorcycle "Tula". The choice fell precisely on this part for two main reasons:

1. The motor is equipped with a system that performs forced cooling.
2. This is the most optimal use of available energy.

A frame for a homemade machine can be a detail from IZH Planet-4. After IZH has been completely disassembled, and only the necessary frame remains from it, it is possible to start mounting parts such as a gas tank, a seat and a steering wheel. They are most often taken from the motorcycle "Voskhod-2M".

It's very strange and at the same time it's convenient to solve the problem with brakes in such machines. The thing is that they are simply not there. The installation of brakes is considered superfluous, since the bogs have a small feature. Such machines stop almost immediately after the engine is muffled.