2011 Desert Rat dual sport (similar to Desert Dynamics)

[Oldie McWighead]

2011 Desert Rat dual sport (similar to Desert Dynamics)

Chassis was built by Desert Dynamics. Ray at Desert Rat built the rest of the car. I purchased this car in August 2013. I am the second owner. I have taken good care of this car over the years and have done a number of upgrades. The car is dialed in, very reliable, and ready to go. Title clear and in hand. Registration current until June 2027.

EDIT 1: Sorry, I failed to get a walk-around of the car running while I had it out of the trailer after our last trip! Here is a cold-start video from 12/3/2025:

. I also dug up a clip from Glamis so you can hear the actual exhaust tone under power:

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EDIT 2: Dimensions –
Overall length: 15’ 4” (from rear-most part of engine cage in rear to front of sand tires in front)
Front width: 90-1/4" (with sand tires; from outside flat faces of tire surfaces)
Rear width: 93" (with sand tires; from outside flat faces of tire surfaces)

• 6.0L LQ4, Thorley headers, mild cam, dyno-tuned at Westech at 373 hp / 393 ft-lb at the wheels. I do a Blackstone oil analysis with each oil change. The most recent one said (paraphrased): “…insolubles (solids from heat/use) are quite low…the oil held up well…wear looks great, too. No issues to note.”
• Mendeola 2D w/ updated case (not early version which had issues), G50 input shaft, aluminum nose cone. Full rebuild 5/29/2024 by Dave Folts Transmission including a gearing change so there’s a nearly-new R&P in it, new 1st/2nd main shaft, and new 4th gear (3rd checked out good). Five (5) trips on rebuild as of 12/1/2025.
  • This horsepower level / trans combo has been solid – I've never had the trans let go on me, only preventative servicing.
• Kennedy Engineering Stage 3 double-disc clutch
• ProAm shifter
• 2” front hubs
• 934 CV’s
• Fox 2” bypasses and coil-overs up front. Fox 2.5” bypasses and coil-overs w/ external reservoirs out back. Tuned by Shock Therapy. All eight (8) shocks fully serviced 6/20/2024 by Fox Factory including new shafts. Five (5) trips on shocks as of 12/1/2025.
• Upgraded to PRP Comp Elite seats in front. Original Twisted Stitch seats in rear.
• Crow 5-point harnesses (3” lap, 2” shoulder)
• Windshield
• Rigid 40” radius LED roof light
• Rigid 10” E2 LED bumper light
• Baja Designs lower front pod lights
• Interior lighting
• Quick Light HD 6ft, blue lighted whips
• PCI 4 Link Pro Elite intercom w/ Bluetooth; headsets and jacks at all four (4) seats
• Icom car-to-car radio w/ external microphone and magnetic mount
• Lowrance GPS
• Labeled switch bank
• Headset/goggle holders on ceiling
• Ice chest holder in front of passenger’s feet
• Turning brakes
• Howe power steering pump and ProAm reservoir w/ filter
• FK heims and Grade 8 hardware
• Two (2) fire extinguishers (one front, one rear)
• 20 gallons fuel capacity
• New Odyssey battery 3/11/2021, always kept on tender. Original Odyssey battery lasted 8+ years, so this one should be good for quite a while.
• New cooling fans 1/2025 (one was getting hot/seizing so I replaced both)
• New rear brake pads 10/2021
• Set of four (4) 35” desert tires on EMPI bead lock wheels

I also have a lot of receipts and electronic documentation such as set-up files, torque specs, how-to instructions (e.g. engine pull tips, shift linkage adjustment) that I can put together for you.

$49k OBO. No trades. Car is located in Murrieta, CA 92563.

Call or text Danny at (951) 587-7658

 

[Jtmoney714]

That’s a nice car with all the right parts.

 

[Toy Collector]

Ray at Desert Rat did the same thing that Rich at Armor Craft in Vista did. These cars should be definitely considered Desert Dynamics cars. He would order 3-5 frames from Dave (Buggyworks basics to Prerunner level) and build them up with DD parts. I almost got a frame from him but was into 2 seat cars at the time and he only ordered 4 seat frames.

High Quality car listed here, for sure!

 

[Oldie McWighead]

Thanks guys. She's been a great car.

Per some inquiries, I added dimensions. I also added (but doesn't seem to be working) videos of the car running. Is there a magical trick to inserting Vimeo links? After I used the "Insert link" button and save, the thread says "Sorry We're having a little trouble." I am wondering if that is just me or if everyone is seeing that...

- Danny

 

[Grease Monkey]

Thanks guys. She's been a great car.

Per some inquiries, I added dimensions. I also added (but doesn't seem to be working) videos of the car running. Is there a magical trick to inserting Vimeo links? After I used the "Insert link" button and save, the thread says "Sorry We're having a little trouble." I am wondering if that is just me or if everyone is seeing that...

- Danny

Not sure if it will take a Vimeo link. You can attach the video file to the post then make sure to select "INSERT" on the attached video.