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  1. 12th June 2012, 06:50 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by jsp View Post
    probably showing my lack of knowlege but is there enough braking force? there seems to be one disc per axle? Is this enough to hold up a car like this? and I would be scared the diff might let go or final axle's let go and having the brakes on the input to the diff would be useless?
    have a look at the size of the pinions, diffs, alxes inside these things. One disc has its barking force multiplie by the diff ratio....but Yes I would also want a good working tranny brake.
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    not sure how well thought out the design is/was??? are the rear load sharring? is that 2 very short panhards attahced to the diff center, one each rear axle???
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzurover View Post
    You need to spend more time in the US 4x4 scene instead of the muscle car scene.

    Rockwells were fitted to these:


    They are very commonly fitted in the US. Practically all of the "mud bogger" guys use them.
    As I said, a military line, and non-current. I am more accustomed to dealing with the big brothers used on real trucks, not 2 1/2 ton diffs. Rockwell SUDD & SFDD. All these double reduction Rockwells are descended from the old original Timken design. I was not aware they were made in such a light rating.
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    Brian, why do you refer to them as double reduction?
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    the USA publication Fourwheeler did an article on this vehicle a few years ago. From memory I think it was an individuals build after seeing a Mopar Performance concept vehicle of similar design. I think it also competed in the magazines "Top Truck" competition as well. If you search 4x4 Trucks, SUVs & Off Road Vehicles | Truck, SUV & Offroad Vehicle Reviews - Four Wheeler Magazine you might be able to find more info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by uninformed View Post
    Brian, why do you refer to them as double reduction?
    He's probably familiar with Mack bogie drive which has the similar configuration with double reduction

    http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/Mac...e_brochure.pdf
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    A couple of articles about T-Rex, including the original concept vehicle.
    1995 Dodge Ram 2500 6x6 - Four Wheeler Magazine
    1995 Dodge Ram 2500/6500 6x6 Concept Truck - Four Wheeler
    April 2012 Trail's End: Chrysler T-Rex 6x6 - Four Wheeler Magazine
    First Drive Dodge Ram T-Rex: Real-world 6x6 with A 26,000-Pound GCWR - Four Wheeler Magazine
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    in regards to isuzurovers statement about mud boggers using rockwells this is similar...

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh45CBDc5iw]Cummins jeep - YouTube[/ame]
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