September 10, 201312 yr I can't think of any instance where tracks would be cheaper than tires.A second axle, drive shaft and dif ain't cheep if done right. Even more so if for off road needs. Track set ups are cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.Well, cheeper than that maybe.
September 10, 201312 yr This is not new news. It's just a unimog based vehicle that was built by Freightliner and now rebadged as a Merc. There are a few horse people around here that have the FL version.
September 10, 201312 yr This is not new news. It's just a unimog based vehicle that was built by Freightliner and now rebadged as a Merc. There are a few horse people around here that have the FL version.True, just seams like a silly thing to have 2 axles.
September 11, 201312 yr Out of my element. Have a high school buddy who epitomizes shit as luck. Car died today. Has about $3k to spend. Reliable, safe, low cost of ownership are what he should be after...<br /><br />I'm at a loss, can't believe how much even older high mileage iron goes for these days.
September 11, 201312 yr This is not new news. It's just a unimog based vehicle that was built by Freightliner and now rebadged as a Merc. There are a few horse people around here that have the FL version.True, just seams like a silly thing to have 2 axles.not when you are pulling a 35 foot horse trailer weighing 20,000 pounds with 5,000 pounds of tongue weight. Which is why it's there. Now for this application its there just because people will buy it.
September 11, 201312 yr I can't think of any instance where tracks would be cheaper than tires.A second axle, drive shaft and dif ain't cheep if done right. Even more so if for off road needs. Track set ups are cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.Well, cheeper than that maybe.Mass produced and less parts always means cheaper. I'm afraid tracks do not fit here.
September 11, 201312 yr This is not new news. It's just a unimog based vehicle that was built by Freightliner and now rebadged as a Merc. There are a few horse people around here that have the FL version.True, just seams like a silly thing to have 2 axles.not when you are pulling a 35 foot horse trailer weighing 20,000 pounds with 5,000 pounds of tongue weight. Which is why it's there. Now for this application its there just because people will buy it.Yeah... That is what I was saying. I worked for the state with out plow tandem axles, there is a need. Just not in this situation.
September 11, 201312 yr me="dem beats" post="1021787" timestamp="1378852969"]I can't think of any instance where tracks would be cheaper than tires.A second axle, drive shaft and dif ain't cheep if done right. Even more so if for off road needs. Track set ups are cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.Well, cheeper than that maybe.Mass produced and less parts always means cheaper. I'm afraid tracks do not fit here.Maybe so. I worked with a lot more track vehicles than most have. Dont think about how different it might actually be. Edited September 11, 201312 yr by dem beats
September 11, 201312 yr and I was more thinking the actual drivetrain part rather than simply putting on tracks. If you just add the track setup you would probably get more traction for less dollar, if setting up a proper tandem axle for a little bit more traction.
September 11, 201312 yr I once I set up that was around $5000. That was for both sides of the vehicle.not all four corners though. Just on the drive wheels.
September 11, 201312 yr cant' wait to see that new 8' sub that sundown has. I bet it has like 38mm xmax and 380mm xmech. Knock your head off.
September 11, 201312 yr This is not new news. It's just a unimog based vehicle that was built by Freightliner and now rebadged as a Merc. There are a few horse people around here that have the FL version.G-class body, obviously modified, unimog axles, and as far as i know it's built by merc for the arab nations, with the engine from the 63 amg. old news indeed. even older are the regular 3 axle versions build by mercedes for some armies. land rover also build 3 axle versions of their cars.
September 11, 201312 yr cant' wait to see that new 8' sub that sundown has. I bet it has like 38mm xmax and 380mm xmech. Knock your head off.2inch cone to boot
September 11, 201312 yr Awesome. A $7000 solitaire machine. Seth lol Mine has porn on it... that's why I got the larger screened Verus
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