Crew cab + super cab+ 10ft bed
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The thing that's tricky is the automatic steer portion. The way a pusher steer axle works is almost like a caster on shopping cart. The pivot point is ahead of centerline of tire so that it follows the track of the truck. Hard to do that and also power it.
I'd say maybe a front axle like was posted earlier, but with a linear actuator and an encoder/reader on the steering shaft. May be an option.
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I was thinking about that actually. One normal axle and one steerable axle.
The thing that's tricky is the automatic steer portion. The way a pusher steer axle works is almost like a caster on shopping cart. The pivot point is ahead of centerline of tire so that it follows the track of the truck. Hard to do that and also power it.
I'd say maybe a front axle like was posted earlier, but with a linear actuator and an encoder/reader on the steering shaft. May be an option.
The thing that's tricky is the automatic steer portion. The way a pusher steer axle works is almost like a caster on shopping cart. The pivot point is ahead of centerline of tire so that it follows the track of the truck. Hard to do that and also power it.
I'd say maybe a front axle like was posted earlier, but with a linear actuator and an encoder/reader on the steering shaft. May be an option.
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I'm planning on using two d60s or maybe two disk brake 10.5s and then offset the pumpkins so the driveshaft can get over the first rear axle. Then a backwards divorce mount np205. I need to play with an np203 again, the full time center diff may work in my favor if I can power the rear output as the new input and it still works correctly.
Just gotta try it sometime.
Just gotta try it sometime.
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I'm planning on using two d60s or maybe two disk brake 10.5s and then offset the pumpkins so the driveshaft can get over the first rear axle. Then a backwards divorce mount np205. I need to play with an np203 again, the full time center diff may work in my favor if I can power the rear output as the new input and it still works correctly. Just gotta try it sometime.
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If you see a GM 1500 truck with 8 bolt wheels, it's got quadrasteer.
It was an amazing invention... A dealership by me rammed the rear into the building 3 times until they figured out the truck swung the *** around in tight turns.
A friend had one, said it backed a trailer up really awesome.
It was an amazing invention... A dealership by me rammed the rear into the building 3 times until they figured out the truck swung the *** around in tight turns.
A friend had one, said it backed a trailer up really awesome.
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Elaborate a little more on this statement.
Do you mean a single Dana 80 or twin d80.
USA6x6 was known for using full floating 9" rears in their trucks, so if you're concerned about strength, you gotta ask what you're really trying to do with the truck. I'm thinking about availability and cost. I have the d60s and the 10.5s are getting cheap. The d80 is about the same strength as the ford 10.5, but if you're thinking about other alternatives the corporate 14 bolt is pretty stout.
I think it will be availability more than anything.
Do you mean a single Dana 80 or twin d80.
USA6x6 was known for using full floating 9" rears in their trucks, so if you're concerned about strength, you gotta ask what you're really trying to do with the truck. I'm thinking about availability and cost. I have the d60s and the 10.5s are getting cheap. The d80 is about the same strength as the ford 10.5, but if you're thinking about other alternatives the corporate 14 bolt is pretty stout.
I think it will be availability more than anything.
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Centurion made an extended Crew Cab "Cowboy Cadillac" when they were still in business:
Shamelessly stolen from Audra and Traveler's site: 1995 Ford F350 4x4 Centurion Conversion Extended Crew
Shamelessly stolen from Audra and Traveler's site: 1995 Ford F350 4x4 Centurion Conversion Extended Crew
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Elaborate a little more on this statement. Do you mean a single Dana 80 or twin d80. USA6x6 was known for using full floating 9" rears in their trucks, so if you're concerned about strength, you gotta ask what you're really trying to do with the truck. I'm thinking about availability and cost. I have the d60s and the 10.5s are getting cheap. The d80 is about the same strength as the ford 10.5, but if you're thinking about other alternatives the corporate 14 bolt is pretty stout. I think it will be availability more than anything.
Oh and I'm going dually not that two rear axel deal
