6x6 Tech

[Zukman]

Hrm, that t-Rex sits pretty low for being on rockwells...but another issue I'd have is gear ratio options, which the rockwells really don't have. Factory 6.72 or 4.90:1. I'm wondering if 6.72 would be too low for let's say a powerstroke 7.3 turning 46" baja claws. I was thinking instead some 5:13 14 bolts.

A homemade chain-drive case would work if I had the fab skills. I'd think it would be easier for me to figure a way to brace an existing case to an axle than make one completely from scratch. I guess with enough time and writing down measurements, I'd be able to get the chain cogs and the case made at a machine shop...but that's $$$.


Just saving this here for future reference and inspiration. Would it be cheaper to exclude the center gear here and run a chain, if I were to create it from scratch?

You can cut cost with 1/2 steel plates for the front and back. The sides could be made from 1/4 or 3/8 flat stock. With the chain set up the you can run it dry and wet, the wet set up does't have to be sealed completely, you could run it greased instead of oiled.