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MrRico · 01-15-2006, 04:06 PM

Is this your Rig? I saw this truck on another site, its out in Eurika Utah. Even though I don't care for the look at all, I would like to learn about how it works and is set up. I saw this set up on Trucks, the tv show. But its been a while.

CG · 01-15-2006, 04:14 PM

http://www.mattracks.com/

this isnt the only place that does this conversion, but its a start for ya.

wibilly · 01-15-2006, 08:25 PM

i seen a homade job using atv tracks like that last week it was a homeade frame using all subaru running gear. it was very finely crafted. i was abel to talk with one of the owners he said they had built it for thier ice shack rental bussiness and he liked it because it had power stearing. he said them tracks on his atv made it almost impossable to steer unless in a swamp. i belive they would be very hard on steering componets and frame at steering box unless it was all beefed up looks like they would go through the sh!t though.

MrRico · 01-15-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

i seen a homade job using atv tracks like that last week it was a homeade frame using all subaru running gear. it was very finely crafted. i was abel to talk with one of the owners he said they had built it for thier ice shack rental bussiness and he liked it because it had power stearing. he said them tracks on his atv made it almost impossable to steer unless in a swamp. i belive they would be very hard on steering componets and frame at steering box unless it was all beefed up looks like they would go through the sh!t though.

Do you think it would be so hard to stear if the front axle was not a drive axle? Its hard to tell but it looks kind of like the front of this truck does not have a diff on it. what do you see?

wibilly · 01-15-2006, 09:21 PM

yes it was the friction and the weight on the atv there is alot of leverage with such a long footprint it will steer fine with power steering but taxes the system imo

edmonton72 · 01-15-2006, 11:32 PM

I have seen trucks like that at are owned by ski hills. If you watch those things drive they are pretty sweet. A truck like that would be unstopable. One downfall is that can't be used on the road. I could see how this system would be though on your steering components since the tracks, wheels and frames would be a lot heavier the just wheels and tires.

DangerBoy · 01-16-2006, 01:28 AM

Those things are pretty sweet. There is a company that makes them, primarily for farm use. I saw a display for them at a big farm/ag expo a while back where they had it set up on a F-250.

69moneypit · 01-16-2006, 09:16 AM

Truckin magazine had a cover truck like that a few years back ; however, the truck was being trailered and the entire rig rolled off a hill killing the driver of the 18 wheeler.

Tynee · 01-16-2006, 01:07 PM

I voted "Leave it" simply because that is my current attitude, but If I had to navigate soft ground or snow every day, that would be the way to do it. Large four wheel drive tractors have been going this way for while. The fewer psi you put to the ground the better off you are in those situations, and since you can only reduce the weight of the truck so much, spreading that weight over more area seems like it would be helpful.

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01-15-2006, 04:06 PM	#1
MrRico Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Elkville Posts: 15	Is this your Rig? Is this your Rig? I saw this truck on another site, its out in Eurika Utah. Even though I don't care for the look at all, I would like to learn about how it works and is set up. I saw this set up on Trucks, the tv show. But its been a while. Attached Images __________________ Thank you, Mr. Rico Check out what happened Today in history @ http://wildmopartruckcountry.com/for...php?board=59.0 Also visit www.mopartruckworld.com

01-15-2006, 04:14 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Is this your Rig? http://www.mattracks.com/ this isnt the only place that does this conversion, but its a start for ya.

01-15-2006, 08:25 PM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Is this your Rig? i seen a homade job using atv tracks like that last week it was a homeade frame using all subaru running gear. it was very finely crafted. i was abel to talk with one of the owners he said they had built it for thier ice shack rental bussiness and he liked it because it had power stearing. he said them tracks on his atv made it almost impossable to steer unless in a swamp. i belive they would be very hard on steering componets and frame at steering box unless it was all beefed up looks like they would go through the sh!t though. __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-15-2006, 09:21 PM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Is this your Rig? yes it was the friction and the weight on the atv there is alot of leverage with such a long footprint it will steer fine with power steering but taxes the system imo __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-15-2006, 11:32 PM	#6
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: Is this your Rig? I have seen trucks like that at are owned by ski hills. If you watch those things drive they are pretty sweet. A truck like that would be unstopable. One downfall is that can't be used on the road. I could see how this system would be though on your steering components since the tracks, wheels and frames would be a lot heavier the just wheels and tires. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

01-16-2006, 01:28 AM	#7
DangerBoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springville, Ca Posts: 270	Re: Is this your Rig? Those things are pretty sweet. There is a company that makes them, primarily for farm use. I saw a display for them at a big farm/ag expo a while back where they had it set up on a F-250. __________________ 2002 S10 ZR2 for the dirt. 1968 C10 shorty for the street. She said the truck would be the end of us. I still have the truck!

01-16-2006, 09:16 AM	#8
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	Re: Is this your Rig? Truckin magazine had a cover truck like that a few years back ; however, the truck was being trailered and the entire rig rolled off a hill killing the driver of the 18 wheeler. __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

01-16-2006, 01:07 PM	#9
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Is this your Rig? I voted "Leave it" simply because that is my current attitude, but If I had to navigate soft ground or snow every day, that would be the way to do it. Large four wheel drive tractors have been going this way for while. The fewer psi you put to the ground the better off you are in those situations, and since you can only reduce the weight of the truck so much, spreading that weight over more area seems like it would be helpful. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.



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