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Tank treads

where do you get tank treads for an FRC sized robot

Does anyone know any good places

and good prices
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Re: Tank treads

try looking for snowblower treads
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Re: Tank treads

brecoflex.com

If I remember correctly, teams that have used them in the past have noted that the belts have a 2-3 week lead time on them.

In addition, the pulleys and belts will be very expensive by the time everything is added up.
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Re: Tank treads

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If I remember correctly, teams that have used them in the past have noted that the belts have a 2-3 week lead time on them.

In addition, the pulleys and belts will be very expensive by the time everything is added up.
Team 61 gets them from Breco Flex we have tons of pictures of our 11yrs with them

http://www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/Robotics

2002, 2003 and 2004 have some really good pictures..

If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me or IM me.

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