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Re: 6X6 Quarry Dump Truck
Here's a couple quick pictures of a dolly I made to pull a pup trailer behind my 6x6. The hitch is removable so I can install a short standard style hitch for pulling doubles. I haven't built the short hitch yet.
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Re: 6X6 Quarry Dump Truck
Fanstasic build!! :) I'm curious about the walking beam setup. Does it have any straight bump/droop travel? For example, on level ground as you increase the load in the bed, would the suspension begin to compress at all? It looks like the only suspension movement is when it's articulating, but perhaps I missed something in the build?
Can't believe how small it makes those tires look! I love it. :D |
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Thank you for the comments TommyR:D
The rear suspension is based on a Hendrickson "R" model solid mount suspension. http://www.hendrickson-intl.com/Truc...ional/R-Series The truck was based off a Western Star 6900XD which has larger tires. Before I could find the tires I wanted these kinda grew on me and when it's loaded and off road the it'll stuff the tires. They also work very well off road. So I decided to leave well enough alone. At least for now,:lol::lol:;) |
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Ah ha! And now I know. :) Thanks!
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wow lots of progress! amazing!
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Nice Dolly! I'd suggest moving the 5th wheel hitch forward to get the 5th wheel pin centered over the suspension on the dolly, to get a level ride with no porpoising.
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Sorry about photos folks, you can thank photobucket for their greed.
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Found a new photo host thanks to Lil Giants.
For those new to the forum, this is the subject of this build thread. I am currently upgrading the screw drive and finalizing the connection to the pup trailer. More pictures coming soon! https://s20.postimg.org/5s8dkusr1/35...dcbb7f9f_o.jpg |
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How are you uploading now? I'm still using Photo$ucket but I know my account will be gone next year so I need to switch things up.
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Truck looks like a beast great job on the build 👍👍
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Updated the screw drive on this thing. Took a while to find a lathe to use for five minutes. Got it done, just need to test it with weight. It is much faster.
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Nice looking screw drive Kent! It almost looks like a CNC's ball screw. With the right RPM motor on it that should work great.
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Nice, what thread is on the screw. ? You can come and use my lathe any time, but I'm in Toronto......
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Yes, this is really nicely built but I have a question that I hope wasn't already discussed.
Will this area be sealed up against dirt and exposure? |
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Looks good. Is it the same thread as the Servonaut screw drives?
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https://www.servocity.com/lead-screws https://www.servocity.com/8mm-4-start-hub |
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Thanks for the links Kent!
8mm per rev movement, that is very nice. I bookmarked that one for sure. I'm really getting to like Servocity. |
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