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Re: "West Coast" drive?
"West Coast" is used to refer to drive bases, most commonly 6wd, that have the wheels cantilevered outside the frame, usually with live axles and the center wheel directly driven by the transmission output shaft. The term is loosely used, but a definitive example of a west coast drive would be those built by team 254 or team 60. There are several advantages to a west coast drive system, mainly ease of maintenance and the light weight. Possible drawbacks include dangers to the wheels, which can be negated with bumper use or some sort of wheel guards, and manufacturing difficulties, which vary with your abilities and experience.
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