The way it is right now it pivots at the same spot as the links, so it needs hardy any slip, and it's less likely to hit rocks being shorter.
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linked one ton escalade (coming back soon)
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The way it is right now it pivots at the same spot as the links, so it needs hardy any slip, and it's less likely to hit rocks being shorter.
I have too much to do before the 20th. 
So, done yet?
I don't know if I'm going to make it to Tuttle now, I got invited to a rock race type thing that weekend out in Denver, either way I don't think I'll be able to have it done, especially if I keep up 14 hour days at work. Money for parts will be there at least lol.
Yeah sure whatever. If your scared, you can just say that. I mean, Corey did put a 5.3 in his jeep so I understand if you are intimidated.
Got your heater hoses in check?
Hopefully, otherwise ebke will try to hump me while I fix it.
One could say he is quite the opportunist...
Found a used atlas that comes with a brand new 27 spline input to swap into it, only a 2 speed, 1410 yokes and comes with a new cable shifter. Should I probably upgrade axleshafts before tcase though? It should I get it running before all that. Lol
I support build it right the first time. That being said I also support using a vehicle rather than building it for years. If you have the cash to buy the atlas and get the rig running in a decent time frame. Do it. If not, just get the thing out on the trail.
I mean I kind of have the money.. but I also told the girlfriend I would start putting some money away for a house eventually.. lol. I could just tell her we can sell the escalade later.
Got almost nothing done on the escalade this weekend. But did find out the piece of scrap tube I bent up as practice for the rear will fit perfect on the front fender, so need to make another one.
It will tie in to the rock sliders, which I'm still not sure if I should make them out of rectangular tubing or just the same 2" round tubing?
It will tie in to the rock sliders, which I'm still not sure if I should make them out of rectangular tubing or just the same 2" round tubing?
Done now?
No, but I have an idea and I need help.
6X6 ESCALADE HAULING ESCALADE.
Ok now I have your attention.
Tandam axle 14 bolts. How do I do this. Can I run a second transfercase backwards? And offset the pumpkin of the front 14 bolt and then run the other driveshaft over the front axle tube to the rear axle?
I have a spare escalade body I could make into a crew cab, and then I have several breadvan chassises with 14 bolts and a duramax donor truck, I don't see what could go wrong. Probably put a superduty 60 up front?
6X6 ESCALADE HAULING ESCALADE.
Ok now I have your attention.
Tandam axle 14 bolts. How do I do this. Can I run a second transfercase backwards? And offset the pumpkin of the front 14 bolt and then run the other driveshaft over the front axle tube to the rear axle?
I have a spare escalade body I could make into a crew cab, and then I have several breadvan chassises with 14 bolts and a duramax donor truck, I don't see what could go wrong. Probably put a superduty 60 up front?
Is there a smiling for a stunned silence and slowly shaking head
You are about to jump the shark in a big way...... think this through carefully.
Ian at Extreme did a stupid 6-wheel Apocalypse vehicle out of a Suburban. As soon as he put the extra axle under the back he lost me... and probably 1/2 of his audience.
You mentioned that you wanted to sell this thing someday once it was complete. The market is already insanely small for a beefy 4X4 Escalade.... you make it into a 6x6 and you'll never find a buyer.
-G
Noooo! You missed what I meant! I definitely don't want to make the rock crawler 6x6. I want to build a car hauler with a breadvan chassis. And I'm worried 1 14 bolt won't support enough weight to haul that much, so I want to add another, it really doesn't even need to be a drive axle, just thought it would be cool to have the option to be.
I guess I could've been more specific in my first post about it LOL
