Title: So,you think YOUR off-roader is tough? Source:
You Tube URL Source:[None] Published:Aug 3, 2010 Author:UNKNOWN Post Date:2010-08-03 23:59:39 by sneakypete Keywords:None Views:5303 Comments:6
- Engine is a fuel injected Ford 5.0 V8 out of a '93 cobra mustang - C4 transmission out of an early bronco - 9" w/ 5.38 gears and ARB air locker mounted in the center (below driver) - Running chain gears on the ends where the swing arms pivot - Swing arms are hydraulically controlled individually or together, and there is coil spring and shock suspension as well. - About 7 feet of up OR down motion on each tire - Large chains running inside the swing arms turn hummer gear reduction (2:1) hubs at each wheel. - Tires are 39.5" - The steering is linked through the swing arms as well and the steering box is mounted just in front of the axle below the driver - Body construction is steel tubing (mostly DOM) - Total weight is 5900 LB
- Running chain gears on the ends where the swing arms pivot
I'm kinda disappointed to learn this. He took the easy way out. I was hoping to hear about driveshafts and worm gears.
there is coil spring and shock suspension as well.
I knew this already,but I am wondering where the shocks came from. I have never seen or heard of shocks with that much travel. I know you could do it with a air ride suspension,but not shocks.
About 7 feet of up OR down motion on each tire
Which means each shock has at least that much travel. I may have to look at the video again. Shocks that tall can't be hidden.
Large chains running inside the swing arms turn hummer gear reduction (2:1) hubs at each wheel.
What bullBarack. They are sprockets.
Still,even taking the easy way out (from an engineering POV) with chains,a lot of thought went into building that thing.
