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Re: Gearbox Placment

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Originally Posted by Cothron Theiss View Post
In a 6-wheel or 8-wheel center dropped drivetrain, the dropped wheels are theoretically always touching the ground. Direct driving those wheels from the gearbox means that, even in case of a chain or belt failure, you're still getting power to wheels on the ground.
That is what I was forgetting. Thank you.
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