davedj1
Veteran Member
OK, I'm having thoughts about building a tracked vehicle. It will be used primarily on the snow to pull a grooming drag. I'm wondering if a typical car/truck rear differential would be ok to use? I am thinking of a ford explorer rear axle that has disk brakes and maybe adding a second caliper to each side to have more stopping power. Then use two large master cylinders, one for each side.
My question is, will the open diff. work the way I picture it?
Apply brakes on which ever side you want to go in? Thereby slowing down that side and putting the power to the opposite side.
I don't see the need for a tank like diff as I won't need to have one track go backwards, the turning radius doesn't have to be that tight.
Any input is greatly appreciated as always,
dave
Just for some added reading, I will be using a stock vehicle (small rear wheel drive) Like a Samuri/tracker or something. I will remove the front steering and all components, mount the rear axle solid to the frame. Then building my own undercarriage and tracks.
So the tracks will be driven from the rear.
My question is, will the open diff. work the way I picture it?
Apply brakes on which ever side you want to go in? Thereby slowing down that side and putting the power to the opposite side.
I don't see the need for a tank like diff as I won't need to have one track go backwards, the turning radius doesn't have to be that tight.
Any input is greatly appreciated as always,
dave
Just for some added reading, I will be using a stock vehicle (small rear wheel drive) Like a Samuri/tracker or something. I will remove the front steering and all components, mount the rear axle solid to the frame. Then building my own undercarriage and tracks.
So the tracks will be driven from the rear.