6x6 maxx based crawler

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Originally Posted by NickRummy

Very cool project! should be fun to crawler over stuff with.

I have a feeling that it won't turn well even with the front and rear steering unless you are on some loose terrain. That center diff being locked is RIGHT in the middle of the rig so in the turn each wheel will be wanting to go in different direction. I have a feeling it's going to be hard to overcome the traction that middle axle is going to create.

How rigid is the center section? Is there a lot of flex in the middle if you pick up one end?

Can't wait to see this thing run!

I am not to sure about the steering yet. I have a feeling it will be poor due to the fully locked drivetrain. i may have to invest in some summit diffs and figure out how to use them in maxx bulks!

The center section is super rigid. It feels very solid when lifting either end, and does not twist at all torsionally. I would be happier with a set of spec made al bulks and a machined al diff housing, but will beat up on the stuff I made and see how it does.

I will have to take a pic of it fully articulated. I can stick 3 40series wheels under the left front wheel and the right center and rear wheels still touch the ground. I have a feeling it will be fun!