Axle mounts- Chain tensioning

[Jeff Sharpe]

First, a hearty thanks to all of you bigger teams for the support you've provided, and continue to provide, to us smaller rural teams. Hopefully it is helping raise the level of competition for all of us!

Todays dilemma is how to tie our 5/16" axles to the frame. We are using a simple skid-steer 4-wheel drive approach with 3/8"chain and sprockets. Last year we simply drilled holes through our Aluminum angle frame and used shaft collars to keep the axles and wheels in place. The wheels were direct tied to our sprockets and just spun on the stationary axles.
Chain tension was an on-going problem however. We used half-links as the chain stretched far enough but thought you all probably had some better ideas.

thanks again in advance! J#