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Originally Posted by sdcantrell56
Running all of the chain on the inside would not increase the distance between the wheel and the bearings at all. It would simply require a longer axle on the inside of the frame.
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There isn't a bearing in the frame at the rear wheel, so the wheel is supported by the transmission bearings. A bearing could be put there though, and then the chain run on the inside. I've always thought it was a good idea not to run three bearings on the same shaft though.
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Originally Posted by gburlison
How fast do you estimate it will go?
Direct drive off of ToughBoxes seems a little fast.
Could the wheels be any smaller?
I like the chain on the outside.
It makes it easy to get to the chain and it simplifies the ToughBox mounting since you don't have to make spacers between the frame and the gearbox.
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I would estimate about 8 ft/sec. A 5" wheel on the toughbox gives about 9 ft/sec at the free speed of the CIMs, but there is going to be some frictional loss.