Tank tracks?

[Greenblurr93]

that and a bobcat (i believe) has the hydrolic trannys to allow the independant movement of the tires seperately.

[Ethan Jay]

Originally Posted by KiwiBacon

There are some very obvious reasons they won't fit on a car. You shouldn't need us to point them out.

Well how about installing wheels that fit Bobcat tires, seating and installing the tires, and then mounting tracks (with the proper amount of shoes to fit the wheelbase) over the tires?

[GreyGoose006]

look buddy, there is a thing called a body in the way.
on a car or truck, the wheels fit into the wheel well, which makes it so that they dont stick out from the car.

http://image.superstreetonline.com/f...-side-view.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/cuvs/2...-side-view.jpg

http://www.trustmymechanic.com/auto-...resideview.jpg

see!!!
you would need to first lift the car like this
http://image.minitruckinweb.com/f/mi...fted-truck.jpg

http://haxadecimal.com/nucleus/media...4643969359.jpg

then install a hydruaulic motor at each wheel

then install a hydraulic pump where the transmission used to be

then reinforce the suspension so that it didnt buckle under the tension of the tracks

then have a completely useless car because by the time you lift it that high, and put all that extra stress, weight, and complexity into it, it will break or tip over when you take it off road.

[Ethan Jay]

Originally Posted by GreyGoose006

look buddy, there is a thing called a body in the way.
on a car or truck, the wheels fit into the wheel well, which makes it so that they dont stick out from the car.

What if I took the body off and made a new one, which actually looks like a tank body?

[KiwiBacon]

Originally Posted by Ethan Jay

What if I took the body off and made a new one, which actually looks like a tank body?

A car is completely the wrong platform to start with.
A four wheel motorbike (ATV) is better, but not by much.
Just buy an argo and be done with it.

[Ethan Jay]

I'd like something a bit bigger. Maybe I should start a "how to make a tank" thread?

[KiwiBacon]

Originally Posted by Ethan Jay

I'd like something a bit bigger. Maybe I should start a "how to make a tank" thread?

[curtis73]

Listen... what you are asking is like saying; "can I make my pidgeon look like a giraffe?" The answer is yes, but it requires veterinary surgery, glue, prayer, and years of patience.

I truly applaud your enthusiasm, but as someone who has worked on Bobcats, tanks, cars, and everything in between, I have two words for you... Holy F**k. I have been customizing cars and trucks for nearly 20 years as well as having many years experience operating skid steer loaders and track loaders. The kind of modifications you are proposing are beyond me.

Let us know how it goes.

[Ethan Jay]

Maybe I should try a different approach...

[Greenblurr93]

maybe you should try giving us your goals and what youre trying to accomplish. then we can give ideas on the best way to go about it.