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What's the name of the setup where wheels are paired up?

Originally posted by: Nik
Positraction? I have no idea 😛
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It's a limited slip differential which distributes power equally to both the right and left tires. The '64 Skylark had a regular differential, which, anyone who's been stuck in the mud in Alabama knows, you step on the gas, one tire spins, the other tire does nothing.
 
I guess I wasn't very clear. On light vehicles, there's one wheel per shaft, but on larger vehicles, there can be two, presumably to increase load capacity and reliability.
 
Originally posted by: TuxDave
Originally posted by: Nik
Positraction? I have no idea 😛
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It's a limited slip differential which distributes power equally to both the right and left tires. The '64 Skylark had a regular differential, which, anyone who's been stuck in the mud in Alabama knows, you step on the gas, one tire spins, the other tire does nothing.
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heh .. man she was hot ... all that gearhead talk in that tight outfit
 
"Dually" is just a "nickname" for pick-ups with dual rear wheels.

Yes, having dual rear wheels (and tires) does significantly increase load-carrying capacity as long as the suspension and other drive components are built to withstand the extra loading.
(just slapping duals on a VW bug won't make it a one-ton) 😀
 
Originally posted by: BoomerD
"Dually" is just a "nickname" for pick-ups with dual rear wheels.

Yes, having dual rear wheels (and tires) does significantly increase load-carrying capacity as long as the suspension and other drive components are built to withstand the extra loading.
(just slapping duals on a VW bug won't make it a one-ton) 😀
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You're right.
Will need to get a Dana 60 in the rear and a Dana 44 in the front.


http://images.thesamba.com/vw/...ifieds/pix/2041916.jpg
 
Originally posted by: shortylickens
Originally posted by: BoomerD
"Dually" is just a "nickname" for pick-ups with dual rear wheels.

Yes, having dual rear wheels (and tires) does significantly increase load-carrying capacity as long as the suspension and other drive components are built to withstand the extra loading.
(just slapping duals on a VW bug won't make it a one-ton) 😀
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You're right.
Will need to get a Dana 60 in the rear and a Dana 44 in the front.


http://images.thesamba.com/vw/...ifieds/pix/2041916.jpg
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and all that's left is to repalce everything else...
 
Originally posted by: BoomerD
"Dually" is just a "nickname" for pick-ups with dual rear wheels.

Yes, having dual rear wheels (and tires) does significantly increase load-carrying capacity as long as the suspension and other drive components are built to withstand the extra loading.
(just slapping duals on a VW bug won't make it a one-ton) 😀
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Also helps traction as well start and stop.
 
Here's another stupid question... what's with the smaller set of wheels on the back of some trucks (like dump trucks) that are raised above the ground?
 
Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
Here's another stupid question... what's with the smaller set of wheels on the back of some trucks (like dump trucks) that are raised above the ground?
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if we're talking about the same thing, then depending on the application, it may be either a "tag axle" or a "drop axle", both of which can be lowered to the ground in cases of heavy loading to distribute the weight better. In some states, the extra axle allows the truck to carry an increased weight...in others, it permits them to drive on roads with reduced loading limits.
 
Originally posted by: racolvin
Originally posted by: TuxDave
Originally posted by: Nik
Positraction? I have no idea 😛
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It's a limited slip differential which distributes power equally to both the right and left tires. The '64 Skylark had a regular differential, which, anyone who's been stuck in the mud in Alabama knows, you step on the gas, one tire spins, the other tire does nothing.
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heh .. man she was hot ... all that gearhead talk in that tight outfit
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She is still hot.

 
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