8x8 Deuce

[AGE|kshaufl]

With that much torque I would suggest an electrohydraulic steering system. It would remove the need for both boxes and the need for the full steering shaft. I think that there are systems like this on some of the very large off road lumber vehicles. It utilizes an electric hydraulic pump and two hydraulic rams that push and pull on each side. Its a pretty simple set up but could cost a little bit.

Another suggestion would be to use the steering system off of a Stryker or LAV. They too would work very well.

One really good question though, is this just a huge pipe dream? I remember someone else posting something like this last year. User was banned for some reason. Just wondering.

 

[offroadexpeditions]

With that much torque I would suggest an electrohydraulic steering system. It would remove the need for both boxes and the need for the full steering shaft. I think that there are systems like this on some of the very large off road lumber vehicles. It utilizes an electric hydraulic pump and two hydraulic rams that push and pull on each side. Its a pretty simple set up but could cost a little bit.

Another suggestion would be to use the steering system off of a Stryker or LAV. They too would work very well.

One really good question though, is this just a huge pipe dream? I remember someone else posting something like this last year. User was banned for some reason. Just wondering.

Thanks for suggestions. Forgot to mention I will have two M35A3 steering axles with steering assists available. Would that change your opinion? A huge pipe dream? Go to post #1 in this thread http://www.steelsoldiers.com/conversations/83026-8x8-deuce-off-road-tours-8.htmlThat was a huge pipe dream for almost eveybody around me years ago.

 

[offroadexpeditions]

I wouldn't want to add that extra stress of the second axle on the original box. I'd look to something like a push-pull system or at minimum 5 ton stuff...

Even if that second axle has the stock m35a3 assist?

 

[dmetalmiki]

Just a thought

You "chinese 8" , then it would be an 8x6. and the steering setup would be like the "brewery"trucks that are converted to unload from the rear over here.

That dead axle (not driven) is easier (relativley) to convert and still attains the look.

Has It been done before?.., See my old truck that used to carry my halftrack.
(seems like a 1000 years ago!) in the 70s.

 

[offroadexpeditions]

You "chinese 8" , then it would be an 8x6. and the steering setup would be like the "brewery"trucks that are converted to unload from the rear over here.

That dead axle (not driven) is easier (relativley) to convert and still attains the look.

Has It been done before?.., See my old truck that used to carry my halftrack.
(seems like a 1000 years ago!) in the 70s.

Thanks