Really want to make a tracked vehicle, where to find treads

[brushlessboy16]

Originally Posted by J57ltr

If you still wanted to do just one motor why not do as they did on ripsaw and install a diff like a Axial or one of those fancy RC4wd axle assemblies and use and brakes on either side for skid steer?

Jeff

I could but it would be a pain unless I am overlooking something.. I dont want to do dogbones or anything... .

I could do just a center diff mounted on the rear with mechanical brakes... then I need to worry about gear reduction etc.

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VEX tracks?? linky please

[J57ltr]

Originally Posted by brushlessboy16

I could but it would be a pain unless I am overlooking something.. I dont want to do dogbones or anything... .

I could do just a center diff mounted on the rear with mechanical brakes... then I need to worry about gear reduction etc.

If you look at the rear of the Ripsaw you can see that there is a Ford 9" or Dana rearend mounted up high that actually drives the rearmost wheels. You could do a disc brake on each end and use a single servo to apply either brake for skid steer.

Something like one of these:

http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/index.php?cPath=19

Jeff