Gentlemen (and ladies)...
I figured may be we could get even a sticky going on this matter.
I've found out that I'm not only one that likes what NUTSSTER had started (but yet not finished, at least on the forum with his write up)...
http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=61153
So the simplicity is this...
I'm going to a torsion axles setup on my 1450, and would like to gather all the needed info for this conversion.
Questions that anyone will have and answers they will look for.
1. What is the least required weight rating for the axles... (my estimate 1750lbs/axle)
e.i. I'm planning to run 4 axles + rear end, overall weight of the cat will be around 6000lbs, but would consider loading it up with gross nearing 7000lbs, therefore - each axle would need to have a rating of at least 1750lbs, right?
2. Best tire/wheel combo? Any type tread is fine, as long as enough ply? Any specific wheel, which is not going to get out of shape from been ridden hard between the tracks?
I think 1450 would look pretty cool on some aluminum ones, like these...
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200323211_200323211
or steel is the only way to go?
e.i. nutsster is running a 16OD trailer tire (as far as I recall), my assumption those are 6-ply air tires.
3. Axles should be one solid beam/piece?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...i_sku=129284&gclid=CLOjzITd-r8CFWELMgodiSsA9A
or need to go with half-cuts and fabricate mounts accordingly?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200335742_200335742
4. whats the needed degree?,
I see that most of those average 30deg drop from their center...
e.i. this one says it has a start angle of 46deg
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200335740_200335740
5. Need/dont/would be a good idea to have the front axle turned, so that it drops towards front rather than back, like nutsster done in his 1404 project (see link - http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showpost.php?p=76303&postcount=11)
6. Since I do NOT plan on using a front idler with similar approach angle as stock 1450 suspension, would it be a worthwhile idea to go with a bit smaller OD front wheel, and have it be 2-3 inches up off the ground, or not necessary, as most of the modern cats dont?
Any/All feedback based on right reasoning will be helpful,
P.s. Keep in mind if you are stating your OPINION only, state that, so most readers dont accept it as a fact, Thanks!
I figured may be we could get even a sticky going on this matter.
I've found out that I'm not only one that likes what NUTSSTER had started (but yet not finished, at least on the forum with his write up)...
http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=61153
So the simplicity is this...
I'm going to a torsion axles setup on my 1450, and would like to gather all the needed info for this conversion.
Questions that anyone will have and answers they will look for.
1. What is the least required weight rating for the axles... (my estimate 1750lbs/axle)
e.i. I'm planning to run 4 axles + rear end, overall weight of the cat will be around 6000lbs, but would consider loading it up with gross nearing 7000lbs, therefore - each axle would need to have a rating of at least 1750lbs, right?
2. Best tire/wheel combo? Any type tread is fine, as long as enough ply? Any specific wheel, which is not going to get out of shape from been ridden hard between the tracks?
I think 1450 would look pretty cool on some aluminum ones, like these...
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200323211_200323211
or steel is the only way to go?
e.i. nutsster is running a 16OD trailer tire (as far as I recall), my assumption those are 6-ply air tires.
3. Axles should be one solid beam/piece?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...i_sku=129284&gclid=CLOjzITd-r8CFWELMgodiSsA9A
or need to go with half-cuts and fabricate mounts accordingly?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200335742_200335742
4. whats the needed degree?,
I see that most of those average 30deg drop from their center...
e.i. this one says it has a start angle of 46deg
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200335740_200335740
5. Need/dont/would be a good idea to have the front axle turned, so that it drops towards front rather than back, like nutsster done in his 1404 project (see link - http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showpost.php?p=76303&postcount=11)
6. Since I do NOT plan on using a front idler with similar approach angle as stock 1450 suspension, would it be a worthwhile idea to go with a bit smaller OD front wheel, and have it be 2-3 inches up off the ground, or not necessary, as most of the modern cats dont?
Any/All feedback based on right reasoning will be helpful,
P.s. Keep in mind if you are stating your OPINION only, state that, so most readers dont accept it as a fact, Thanks!