6x6 cargo truck (wip)

[kb7]

Hi, this is my 6x6 I'm currently working on. I am planning on adding a box on the back and taking off the turn table that is posing as a fifth wheel.

Scince this is a work in progress, I am accepting negative comments too. So feel free to speak your mind.

[Kiwi_Builder]

It looks surprisingly good, well done That's an interesting suspension system you've got there, could you get a photo of the whole truck from a bit further away so we can get an idea of the whole truck?

[bonox]

nice combo of studded, studless and system :)

Any problems with the universal joint between the rear axles binding with the suspension movement? It looks like a similar issue motorcycle swingarms have with changing geometry length (ie distance between arms on the triangle change length as the axle to axle suspension angles change).

[Rockbrick]

love the mix of the old and the new - i like to build like that too

no differentials means a lot of straight line torque but a large turning circle....

[Askan]

I like it and it looks like something I can learn from! Maybe stupid questions from a beginner, but I don't understand how some parts work:

How are the "liftarm frames" (don't know the word) in the rear axles attached? You also have some links between them.

How is the the steering working?

[kb7]

Thanks for the feedback. I will take more detailed pictures of the suspension, drivetrain, and steering when I get more work done. But just for now, I have a servo geared down with two conical gears. Then a universal joint on both ends of an axle that is connected to the rack and pinion. And for bonox, I have set up the drive shaft and suspension links in a parallelogram shape so the distance is always the same.

[Askan]

Thanks for the feedback. I will take more detailed pictures of the suspension, drivetrain, and steering when I get more work done. But just for now, I have a servo geared down with two conical gears. Then a universal joint on both ends of an axle that is connected to the rack and pinion.

Yes more detailed pictures would be great and appreciated. I tried to understand the description but didn't make it all the way :) Keep up the good work!

[Milan]

Nice one. I like the old school vibe on it.

[M5Technic]

Interesting rear axles with one side of bracing on the bottom Id never go without i always feel the need to brace things overly well

[kb7]

Hi again, sorry but no pictures this time I have ran into a problem overtime about breaking universal joints. As of now, I have cracked 2 and broke one u joint on this single model So now I'm looking for a solution. Any suggestions?

[M5Technic]

Hi again, sorry but no pictures this time I have ran into a problem overtime about breaking universal joints. As of now, I have cracked 2 and broke one u joint on this single model So now I'm looking for a solution. Any suggestions?

Which u joints has it been? It could be a number of things depending on the one that has cracked

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Did not see this one before, but I have to say well done!!!! Also clever use of parts, like it!!! Edited October 16, 2015 by 2LegoOrNot2Lego...

[Kman860]

How does the drive run to the back wheels?

[2LegoOrNot2Lego...]

Scince this is a work in progress, I am accepting negative comments too. So feel free to speak your mind.

Mist this line the first time... so here we go... no just kidding, but seriously:

Building chassis for trucks both on- and off-road I have quite some experience with. I really love the "quick" build of this, if I may call it that... The way the axles are build and suspended seems a little weak. Not sure what your intensions are for this build off course, but how do you look at what I write yourself?

Nice gear ratio in the axles by the way!!!