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Re: Four wheel drive question

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Originally Posted by haverfordfords
Yes, but according to that FAQ it seems that we need 2 of BOTH anyway? Is that true?



Well, you should need a total of 4 big sprockets, one for each wheel, and a total of 4 small sprockets, 2 on each geabox output. Then you will put 4 separate chains, one to each wheel. You could run with only 1 sprocket on each output and use one longer chain to turn both wheels on that side but I'd advise against it. You would need to make a semi elaborate idler system to get an adequate (more that 150°) of chain wrap on the drive sprocket.
In either case, you need more than just the wheel sprockets. For the 4 chain option (two per transmission) as documented in the kit you need four output sprockets (two per transmission). For the two chain option (one per transmission), you will need at least one idler per side.

Bottom line, for four wheel drive you need more hardware than just two more wheel sprockets. That is why IFI packaged the sprockets together.

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