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Re: how does one go about making a 6 wheel config drivetrain?

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Originally Posted by Andy Baker View Post
Yep... this year, team 45 is also using a 6wd without a dropped wheel in the center. All 6 axles are on the same plane, and all 6 wheels are 2008 Kit Wheels. The middle two wheels have been lathed down a bit and then a traction wheel tread has been riveted on. This makes the middle wheel about 3/16"-1/4" larger in diameter, compared to the outer wheels.

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Oh... by the way... team 45's 6wd uses only 3 different custom fabricated parts this year (not including bumper mounts). All of these parts can be made with a band saw and drill press. Stop by the pit in Atlanta and the kids will give you a tour.

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Andy B.
So you just added tread right over the flat gum surface? Interesting... Too simple to be true it seems.

How did it work out?
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