Thanks for the feedback, feel free to keep the questions coming. FRC558 was extremely happy with our drivetrain's performance and reliability in the 2014 season. There is something to be said for being able to assemble during week 2-3 of build and not have to touch the drivetrain for 100+ machines.
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Originally Posted by TD78
Anyone have thoughts on using 3/8" steel rod as dead axles? Tap both ends of the axle and it'd be close to using tube axle/bolt. I wouldn't think a 1/4"-20 bolt would work...not enough thickness left in the rod. Something smaller like a #10 or #8...at which point you would have to drill all 4 holes in the DIAD sideplate, rather than using the pre-punched 1/4" hole for the outer wheels (of the 8wd)...but it could work.
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I've looked into this, and would likely pursue it if we had the internal resources to machine them. At this time it would require relying on our mentors and sponsors to do work outside of the teams shop.
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Originally Posted by AdamHeard
Did you guys slit the colson wheels at all? Or run them stock?
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We run them totally stock, I don't believe the benefit is worth the extra work, however if we need more traction we'll look into it. We have never wanted more traction.
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Originally Posted by R.C.
You can use the 1/2" I'D x 7/8" OD bearings as well. Allowing teams to use tube axle.
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RC, have these bearings been tested for load? I'd love to run these but I have concerns about testing new things in our drives. If these are more then capable, we'll switch over to them and the tube axle material for 2015.