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Re: Using Treads this year?

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Originally Posted by louisturbo View Post
We've already ordered the Andymark ones, they're a bit expensive but basically deal with the entire Outer Works problem for us. The only foreseeable problem is using them with bumpers, which he haven't figured out, anyone have any ideas?
We are doing Rhino too... as far as I can tell you would need 4 corner bumpers minimum they all could be fairly small corner ones. 8" and 8" (5" tall)

Mounting them to ends of Rhino track (between 4-12" off floor) could be done assuming body is smaller than drive base, but you have to plan for tread and angled ramps and obstacles.

So basically angle brackets of track, some support (and mount with 1.5 inch play up or down from center.
No matter what you do the bumper will cross the horizontal plane of the tracks themselves IMO.

Or go up... with a larger body than track footprint. So the structure makes the outer corners (at least 4) anywhere from a foot to 4 inches off floor.

If larger which is more likely I think then it has to be on body corners with top of bumper placed at no more than 12" level, but you could make you body larger than the drive base and not mess with the treads as much. Depending on how wide and long you make it.

The treads are 9.498" at max height , bumpers have 12" max height 4" min height and are 5" tall.

So if you make the track itself an outer corner, or your body (above track) an outer corner is your choice. Definitely an important choice .
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