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  1. 29th March 2007, 11:48 PM #1
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    Mattracks

    Check this out, I heard about them possibly 20 yrs ago, or more.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBz1h9qYG2E


    Track conversion for 4WD.

    Shorty.
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  2. 30th March 2007, 01:38 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by shorty943 View Post
    Check this out, I heard about them possibly 20 yrs ago, or more.


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBz1h9qYG2E


    Track conversion for 4WD.

    Shorty.
    Yeah I've seen [pics only] these on LR's before years ago too.........What interested me was them saying/showing that you simply fitted them like a spare tyre!!!!.......Now I'm interested - yet another toy to put on my wishlist........BTW - Shorty how did the head gasket job go?
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  3. 30th March 2007, 08:36 AM #3
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    Where do I get a set..... !!!!!
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  4. 30th March 2007, 10:24 AM #4
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    Well spotted Shorty!

    Great stuff eh?

    I saw a set on a big ute, on the telly a few months ago - maybe it was on 'Getaway' up in Alaska, amazing!

    GQ
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  5. 30th March 2007, 10:33 AM #5
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    What do they use to stop them from rotating up and hitting the body work?
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  6. 30th March 2007, 10:41 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJon View Post
    What do they use to stop them from rotating up and hitting the body work?
    Now there's a point!

    Hey BigJon, doesn't really matter when you're in a 3 ton + Yankee truck, eh?

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  7. 30th March 2007, 11:14 AM #7
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    Provided you can afford the repair bills....
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  8. 30th March 2007, 11:18 AM #8
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    Hey BigJon, found this from the Mattracks site: (quoted)

    How do you put the tracks on and off? How long does it take to install the tracks?
    Installing MATTRACKS on your vehicle is as straight forward and about as easy as changing tires! You jack up your vehicle and remove the tire, and simply bolt the MATTRACKS track assembly to the wheel studs. There is one more bolt for the anti-torque linkage for each corner, and that is it! You’re all set to go.

    I wonder where the 'other' bolt goes?

    Curiously, getting a price for the 'system' is not as easy as fitting the 'Mattrack'.......

    Also, they must have bl00dy heavy tyres and rims in the US, seems each of these units weighs in at around 400 pounds,
    as they say: it's as easy as changing a tyre!!! (if you're a muscle man).... Didn't know my Disco had such heavy wheels n tyres! Geez I must be a strong bugger, I rotate all of mine about every 5,000 ks......

    Great gadget, tho'. Wonder how long the rubber belts last?

    GQ
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  9. 30th March 2007, 11:31 AM #9
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    The anti torque linkage would be the one. I guess it is a fore and aft rod. They must fit a bracket on the body or chassis for it.
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  10. 30th March 2007, 11:32 AM #10
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    You'd want to make sure you had the guard clearance too for when you use all your wheel travel.
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