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Title: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 08, 2010, 03:16:18 PM
here guys    from way up north

this YJ is owned but some rich rig pig and it cost 26,000 bucks for these tracs


Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: apeman on March 08, 2010, 03:29:32 PM
And it has the articulation of a lowered honda civic....ever seen a flexed out SnowCat?  What a waste..
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: w squared on March 08, 2010, 04:03:41 PM
And it has the articulation of a lowered honda civic....ever seen a flexed out SnowCat?  What a waste..

That's why he called the thread "99 problems"

#1. It's top heavy now.

#2. Off-camber sections will result in lots of sideways sliding.

#3. Trying to turn at less than 50 MPH results in a long, slooooooow arc-like shape.

#4. A full sized spare now costs $8000.

I don't think that I have room for the other 99 problems, but I'm sure that some of the guys here wil chime in  ;)
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: frenchy on March 08, 2010, 04:06:05 PM
His headlights, they are not round.   ;D
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 08, 2010, 07:04:37 PM
That's why he called the thread "99 problems"

#1. It's top heavy now.

#2. Off-camber sections will result in lots of sideways sliding.

#3. Trying to turn at less than 50 MPH results in a long, slooooooow arc-like shape.

#4. A full sized spare now costs $8000.

I don't think that I have room for the other 99 problems, but I'm sure that some of the guys here wil chime in  ;)




im ganna have to disagree on the top heavy .. those tracs stick out almost a full foot on each side and those tracs weight like 200 lbs each

but yes dana 30 front wont like it much

either would the 35 in the rear

aparently he hit a hard snow bank rolling 50km and it slamed the front diff backwards so hard the it snapped the trans and t-case off the engine

cant see it getting over 80 km on the high way

but got to say muskeg up here will NOT be a problem
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: w squared on March 08, 2010, 08:13:47 PM
Yeah...for the skeg and snow in that neck of the woods, the mat tracks would probably work pretty well.
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: specialk on March 08, 2010, 08:32:32 PM
does he still have to carry a spare...  ;)
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Immortal on March 08, 2010, 08:38:27 PM
only to come out on CJA sanctioned runs.....  ;)
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: dac on March 08, 2010, 08:43:28 PM
It may be a bit impractical but it does have a pretty high 'cool' factor.  I always wondered how something like that would work on a quad.
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: specialk on March 08, 2010, 08:49:21 PM
Impractical - depends on whether it could or is being used for work.  I'd hate to see that money go into a toy...

I've seen a few quads on pickups around town with them on.  I agree - it is kinda cool.  Would be fun to play with..
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: dac on March 08, 2010, 08:51:05 PM
play

I like that word.

It'd also be fun to have a bike with one of those track set-ups on the back and ski in front.
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: SwampSinger on March 08, 2010, 08:53:33 PM
This looks more fun then on a Jeep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFxiBfXtoGU

Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: SwampSinger on March 08, 2010, 08:57:31 PM
It's a Hummer.. a Jeep woun't get stuck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkleAMR3IyI&feature=related

Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 08, 2010, 08:59:43 PM
that Sh@t is so cool but i will stick to my racer over a dirt bike
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: P-Dubb on March 08, 2010, 09:36:46 PM
i seen a guy haulin a toyota with tracks on it the other day.. kinda cool. tho i wouldnt pay for it.
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Knox on March 08, 2010, 10:00:11 PM
I have always wanted to drive something with tracks, but I think you'd need more than one engine to take full advantage of it, or at least proper control of the speed of each track and the ability to have some of them go backwards while the others go forwards.. you know what, scratch those dinky tracks, can someone just get me a tank to play with?
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: P-Dubb on March 09, 2010, 11:23:23 AM
came across this on kijiji.. lol
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-SUVs-trucks-vans-SUV-crossover-1997-sidekick-W0QQAdIdZ177611360 (http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-SUVs-trucks-vans-SUV-crossover-1997-sidekick-W0QQAdIdZ177611360)
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: JackstandJohnny on March 09, 2010, 12:19:53 PM
came across this on kijiji.. lol
http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-SUVs-trucks-vans-SUV-crossover-1997-sidekick-W0QQAdIdZ177611360 (http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-SUVs-trucks-vans-SUV-crossover-1997-sidekick-W0QQAdIdZ177611360)


i was just gonna post this too.

pretty good deal for some 26000$ tracks.......
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 09, 2010, 05:20:24 PM
i was just gonna post this too.

pretty good deal for some 26000$ tracks.......

those tracks are made for a QUAD not a sidekick .. but i gues they weight about the same

the tracks that are 26,000 are DOT approved but the quad ones are not so depends on what you use your truck for

Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Rubi03 jef on March 09, 2010, 05:22:49 PM
I have always wanted to drive something with tracks, but I think you'd need more than one engine to take full advantage of it, or at least proper control of the speed of each track and the ability to have some of them go backwards while the others go forwards.. you know what, scratch those dinky tracks, can someone just get me a tank to play with?

why would you need more then 1 engine

the tracks run on your stock drive trains .. you turn your steering wheel and the tracks turn . you drive forward and they turn and so on

if it were one track per side from front axle to rear axle then you would need to change over to 2 seperate drive lines one for left one for right    because you would not be able to turn your front steering if it were like that
kinda like a tank
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Immortal on March 09, 2010, 10:53:49 PM
but it would be cool, not to mention the zero degree turning radius to have a skid steer. Hmmmm.... maybe I'll invent something like that and call it a Bobcat...
Title: Re: 99 problems but traction aint one of them
Post by: Vinman on March 10, 2010, 06:31:02 AM
but it would be cool, not to mention the zero degree turning radius to have a skid steer. Hmmmm.... maybe I'll invent something like that and call it a Bobcat...

I'd go one step further and install a bucket on it. Who knows, maybe you could sell them to constructon guys ;D

On the subject of tracks, I bet a truck with tracks and a rear locker steers real good... 600 ft steering radius?