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25 Jun 2015 17:56 #146589 by vdl

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Bow '2' 5000rpm/6.8HP ?
my current motor according to specs is 6.4kW/8.6hp

tnx for shock info

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25 Jun 2015 20:31 #146598 by TomDK

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vdl wrote: Bow '2' 5000rpm/6.8HP ?
my current motor according to specs is 6.4kW/8.6hp

tnx for shock info

I know.
But try comparing specs to a standard goodwinch TDS 9.5.
The tds winch is almost as fast under load and faster no load. And that only with a 5hp motor and a much higher ratio.

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09 May 2016 10:09 #166412 by vdl

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long time without updates.
* front axle sleeved
* front arb locker
* new roof rack with new lights
* Silverstone MT-117 33x10.50x16

1st competition this year - 3rd place ( i would have gotten 2nd place if it wasn't for [strike]you meddling kids[/strike] broken cv )
* got branch between fuel tank and body - broke off return fuel pipe
* broke rob storr heavy duty cv

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09 May 2016 10:13 #166413 by OllieNZ

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Well done on the result

What do you mean by having the front axle sleeved?

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09 May 2016 10:22 #166415 by vdl

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* take ( cut ) off knuckles
* put large strong tube inside axle ( both sides )
* drill axle in multiple places
* weld to axle
* weld back knuckles
* profit