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With an open diff, torque is applied equally to both wheels but the tire with the least resistance will turn. Applying brakes increases resistance on both wheels of an axle. The trick is applying enough brake to increase resistance and enough throttle to still allow you to spin the wheels. This...
I have seen the log chained to the tire, but I'm not quite sure what you want to design. Are the second set of rims going to have some type of bar that extends out from the rim?
I work for Walgreens - they have been testing a system for the last 6 months. They took three trucks - 2006 models, and ran them six months tracking miles and fuel consumption. Then six months with the device - the testing just finished. The rough data that I saw indicates a change of less than...
Forward - the gears are designed for greater strength in forward and not reverse. They are work hardened on the forward / drive side, the backside is the coast side.
If you look at the video with the skid steer it looks to me like this would be a good thing for the military. And the problem of balance can be solved by putting on a fluid balance ring on the hub, similar to what is used on big rigs.
Fluid film actually works well. It was developed for the navy to use and has been approved by OEM companies and NASA. It soaks in and I have seen it defy gravity and go up metal that I have sprayed. I use it on my cars, snow blower (works good to stop rust and help stop ice build up), lawn...
Back when they were called High-Tec retreading I had bought a set of mud tires for my jeep. They were good tires and lasted 20k+ miles with less than steller conditions.
In one of the pics I think I see the Big E grounds in the background. I use to go to Southwick's fireman parade as a kid, plenty of neat truck from the surounding towns.
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Originally designed for use in war ships (salt) and has been aproved for use by NASA. I use it on the bottom of my cars as well as the inside of my snowblower. I have found many uses for it - it stays wet and won't...