Hunting Rigs

[huntnphool]

Who will be the first on here to own the new G63 6x6?

[jeepasaurusrex]

We didn't see many deer this past year, so I took the time to do some wheeling. 

[Wacenturion]

Added a smaller rig, primarily to use a a tow behind the motorhome, and have something to hunt out of.  It's an 03' Jeep Sahara, 5 speed, with only 64k on the odometer.

[pd]

Who will be the first on here to own the new G63 6x6?

Ridiculous.  http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1311_2014_mercedes_benz_g63_amg_6x6_first_drive/

That thing has 5 differentials!  I encourage you to read the article, and try to figure out how to use them!

I am not saying every truck should have a 4' x 8' bed to carry sheetrock, but at $525K you would think a larger bed would be standard.  Finally, the driver's seat (cockpit) is claustrophobic. 

[jeepasaurusrex]

Just wondering.. how can a rig with 3 axles have 5 differentials?

[huntnphool]

Just wondering.. how can a rig with 3 axles have 5 differentials?

It explains it in the link

[andreas2755]

here is mine 1989 chevy scottsdale

[jeepasaurusrex]

Just wondering.. how can a rig with 3 axles have 5 differentials?

It explains it in the link

Just from a physics standpoint. You can only have one differential per axle. The last time I checked 1X3=3 unless its that new common core math crap.

I think the wording is getting confused in the article due to it being written in England. What they may consider a "double differential" on the rear axles is commonly referred to as a feed though axle design (that is how you achieve dual axle drive in the rear.) The article does mention a lockable transfercase (something Jeep had available 50 years ago).

You can see in the picture the axles are a standard differential design with the addition of a feed though box on the front to feed the rear axle.

[floatinghat]

I haven't read the article, but I would guess, front, center and rear axles each lock.  Then front to center axle and center to rear.

1,2,3,4, and 5??

[jeepasaurusrex]

An axle can only have one locker, that is in the differential...

What you are explaining is normally done in the transfercase.

[follow maggie]

My hunting rig is done, won't be hunting this year if I can't get a good truck to replace it. That F-150 is the biggest P O S money pit I've ever owned

[270Shooter]

My hunting rig is done, won't be hunting this year if I can't get a good truck to replace it. That F-150 is the biggest P O S money pit I've ever owned

what year and engine?

[follow maggie]

98 w/the 4.6. The race is on to see if I get a new one before this one gives up the ghost this summer.

[270Shooter]

Interesting, usually those are pretty reliable.

[follow maggie]

This one has been anything but. Hopefully I'll be replacing it with a Chevy or Dodge diesel in July.