1982 Ibishu King Gym for BeamNG.drive
Compact '80s 4x4 with a two-stroke engine, part-time all-wheel drive with low range and a glass targa roof. Great for light off-roading in BeamNG.drive 0.39.
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What this mod does
The Ibishu King Gym is a tiny 1982 off-roader that the author presents as the smallest, lightest 4×4 in the world within the BeamNG universe. It’s his first mod, the result of nine months of work, and in just a few weeks it has become one of the best-rated off-road vehicles on the Repository.
How it drives
It’s a part-time 4×4: on asphalt it runs in two-wheel drive and, when you head onto trails or mud, you have to shift into 4H or 4L low range yourself. That manual management makes it fun on rough trails, and its low weight lets it get through places where a big pickup gets stuck.
What’s included
- Two-stroke engine with its own sound and logic; the release notes mention 550 and 660 cc models.
- 16×5.5J wheels with 175/80R16 tires in several designs.
- Fold-down windshield, glass T-top roof, interior light tied to the doors and an inclinometer with a compass.
- Spare tire accessories and a rotary engine provided by the KLJP mod.
Release notes
1.0 (September 3, 2026) is the final version after two weeks of fixes: it fixes the steering column on the first generation and the transmission on the Type-L variant. The previous patch removed the steering vibration (death wobble) from the 550 and 660 cc models, which made it possible to restore the factory tire pressures.
User rating
Mod video
Highlights and things to keep in mind
- Very highly rated since launch
- Part-time 4x4 with low range that makes you drive smart
- Details like the targa roof and fold-down windshield
- Soft anti-roll bars: it rolls over easily
- Few upgrade parts in 1.0
- May need an update after each major game version
Requirements
- BeamNG.drive 0.39
- About 162 MB of free space for the .zip file
How to install it
- Open the 1982 Ibishu King Gym page on the official BeamNG Repository.
- Click Download to get the .zip, or subscribe from the in-game Repository.
- If you download it manually, copy the .zip (don't unzip it) into the mods folder inside your BeamNG.drive user folder.
- Launch the game and find the Ibishu King Gym in the vehicle selector.
- Before leaving the asphalt, switch the drive to 4H, or to 4L on slopes and in mud, from the transmission controls.
Version history
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1.03 Sep 2026Current
Final version: fixes to the first-generation steering column and the Type-L transmission.
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—24 Aug 2026
Death wobble fix on the 550 and 660 cc models, factory pressures restored and instrument cluster fixed.
Common problems
Why does it spin its wheels so much on dirt?
It's a part-time 4x4: under normal conditions it runs in two-wheel drive. You have to switch to 4H or 4L yourself when you leave the asphalt.
It rolls over easily, is that a bug?
Several users point out that the anti-roll bars are soft and the rear axle wobbles. It's a known behavior of this version; drive carefully on banked turns.
Are there off-road upgrade parts?
1.0 comes with little aftermarket gear. The author allows others to create add-ons with upgrade parts without asking permission.
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