anyone ever considered tracks on their yota?
02-25-2009, 04:49 AM
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never seen one up close, there was an FJ62 or FJ80 from montana on ebay recently with them. How big is your wallet??
http://www.mattracks.com/
http://www.litefootatv.com/html/mattracks.htm
they make them for quads, trucks
http://www.mattracks.com/
http://www.litefootatv.com/html/mattracks.htm
they make them for quads, trucks
02-25-2009, 04:58 AM
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At least in BC the application for them is so limited that they'd generally be more of a hinderance than a help, but with some cool engineering you should be able to get your diff's far off the ground.
One has to wonder what the purpose of the gopher gouger hanging down by the rear tread is for...
One has to wonder what the purpose of the gopher gouger hanging down by the rear tread is for...
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Interesting but not something I would want on my rig, too hard on the entire drive train. I have seen these on ATV's before but man does the motor have to work to go anywhere. i am not sure on the weight issue either, I supposed of the footprint of these is quite large it would work OK.
or Portal Axles (unimog or Volvo)
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I would imagine they are very heavy and would slow your truck down quite a bit. They would suck in the mud. Not enough wheel speed, not enough ground clearance, and a whole lot more bearings to keep mud out of and grease in those rollers keeping tension on the tracks. They would be good for snow and sand.
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found some specs on the web....
Exclusive Anti-Torque System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubber Torsion - Anti Torque
Frame Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel
Assembly Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,500 lbs.@375 lbs. ea. (680 kg@170 kg ea)
Type of Vehicle*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heavy Duty 4x4 Vehicles
Recommended Max. Gross Wt**** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg) GVW,
Frame Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel
Assembly Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,500 lbs.@375 lbs. ea. (680 kg@170 kg ea)
Type of Vehicle*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heavy Duty 4x4 Vehicles
Recommended Max. Gross Wt**** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg) GVW,
6,250 lbs. (2,835 kg) per axle
Internal Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Concentric Pivot - Rigid
Track Tread Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 in. (406 mm)
Tread Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All-Terrain Self-Cleaning
Track Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord
Recommended Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ambient) -38˚F to +130˚F (-40°C to +55°C)
Overall Width Increase from Standard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 in. to 18 in. (380 mm to 508 mm)
Increase Ground Clearance* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/2 in. to 6 in. (40 mm to 150 mm)
Mattracks Position Vehicle Over Axle Center @19.75 in. (500 mm)
Lowers Center of Gravity* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/2 in. to 2-1/2 in. (40 mm to 60 mm)
Ground Contact Length:
(Hard Surface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 in. min. (1,040 mm min.)
(Soft Surface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 in. max. (1,500 mm max.)
Ground Contact Surface Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,624 sq. in. min. (16,900 sq. cm min.)
3,776 sq. in. max. (24,360 sq. cm max.)
Ground Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 to 2.8 psi (.01 to .02 Nmm
Track Tread Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 in. (406 mm)
Tread Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All-Terrain Self-Cleaning
Track Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubber with Internal Composite Rods/Cord
Recommended Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Ambient) -38˚F to +130˚F (-40°C to +55°C)
Overall Width Increase from Standard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 in. to 18 in. (380 mm to 508 mm)
Increase Ground Clearance* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/2 in. to 6 in. (40 mm to 150 mm)
Mattracks Position Vehicle Over Axle Center @19.75 in. (500 mm)
Lowers Center of Gravity* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/2 in. to 2-1/2 in. (40 mm to 60 mm)
Ground Contact Length:
(Hard Surface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 in. min. (1,040 mm min.)
(Soft Surface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 in. max. (1,500 mm max.)
Ground Contact Surface Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,624 sq. in. min. (16,900 sq. cm min.)
3,776 sq. in. max. (24,360 sq. cm max.)
Ground Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4 to 2.8 psi (.01 to .02 Nmm
2)
Sprocket Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.5 in. (470 mm)
Gear-Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/3 Increase in Gear Reduction on
Vehicle with 30 in. (760 mm) Standard Tire
Wheels (Double shielded & Sealed Bearing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 in. x 2 1/2 in. HD Extra Seals (12/corner, 2 rows)
Wheel Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UHMW and Rubber
Paint (color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yellow-Standard
Other Colors - “Optional”
E Coat Corrosion
Resistance - “Optional”
Sprocket Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.5 in. (470 mm)
Gear-Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/3 Increase in Gear Reduction on
Vehicle with 30 in. (760 mm) Standard Tire
Wheels (Double shielded & Sealed Bearing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 in. x 2 1/2 in. HD Extra Seals (12/corner, 2 rows)
Wheel Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UHMW and Rubber
Paint (color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yellow-Standard
Other Colors - “Optional”
E Coat Corrosion
Resistance - “Optional”
PERFORMANCE
Recommended Max. Speed** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 mph (64 km/h)
Turning Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same as original vehicle
Approach Angle* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to 90˚
Departure Angle* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to 80˚
Grade Capacity* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
Side Slope Capacity* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68%
Terrain - All Terrain Including Hard Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .@ 12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg) GVW
Maximum Distance Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indefinite
Maximum Distance Hard Surface** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .At Below 80˚F (26˚C): Indefinite
At Above 80˚F (26˚C): 15 Miles @ 40 mph
(22 km @ 64 km/hTurning Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same as original vehicle
Approach Angle* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to 90˚
Departure Angle* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to 80˚
Grade Capacity* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
Side Slope Capacity* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68%
Terrain - All Terrain Including Hard Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .@ 12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg) GVW
Maximum Distance Off Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indefinite
Maximum Distance Hard Surface** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .At Below 80˚F (26˚C): Indefinite
At Above 80˚F (26˚C): 15 Miles @ 40 mph
02-25-2009, 08:43 AM
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There is a guy a few miles north of Ellensburg WA that has them on his full size dodge. Its pretty cool but wont set any speed records but it loved the snow.
02-25-2009, 09:49 AM
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I've seen tracks on 2 ATV applications (Honda Foreman and a Rhino). They look good, but I wonder how much manuverability and speed are comprimised. Cool concept though.
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02-25-2009, 10:27 AM
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I'm thinkin that would be cool, a totally dedicated snow rig.
Hey Okie, are you and tat artist, or just advertising a friends shop?
Hey Okie, are you and tat artist, or just advertising a friends shop?
02-25-2009, 11:11 AM
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lol:
Exclusive Anti-Torque System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubber Torsion - Anti Torque
Frame Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel
Assembly Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,500 lbs.@375 lbs. ea. (680 kg@170 kg ea)
Type of Vehicle*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heavy Duty 4x4 Vehicles
Exclusive Anti-Torque System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rubber Torsion - Anti Torque
Frame Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel
Assembly Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,500 lbs.@375 lbs. ea. (680 kg@170 kg ea)
Type of Vehicle*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Heavy Duty 4x4 Vehicles
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I love mogs for the portal axles, but they still only buy you a few inches (granted on stock 45's), those tracks look like they can give you much more than that.
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the bar hanging down is the antiwrap bar, it keeps the track from rotating up into your body. they installed a set of these a few yrs back on TRUCKS on spike tv. it was a red or orange chevy, and the antiwrap bar bolted to the front leaf perch on the rear axle. they did great in mud.
