| From: | "Steve Tyng" <STyng-at-ACPTrust.com> |
| Subject: | RE: A question of Weight. [TANKS] |
| Date: | Fri, 6 Oct 2006 16:48:22 -0400 |
| Reply-To: | tanks-at-rctankcombat.com |
Kurt wrote: > What are your thoughts of using Grade 8 bolts for road > wheels instead of shaft or tubing ??? I used grade 8 bolts on the T34. Works great. I used Hex Head Shoulder Bolts on the Cromwell (also known as lawnmower axle bolts). Works great in this suspended application. Look to the bottom of this page, http://www.mcmaster.com/ctlg/DisplCtlgPage.asp?ReqTyp=CATALOG&CtlgPgNbr= 2942&CtlgEdition=112 I am helping a certain someone in building a certain un-named tank. It is a solid axle design using bolts screwed into 5/16" thick 6066 aluminum bar stock that is bolted to a 1/2" ply hull. So far it seems to be a very rugged chassis which should hold together well. This new vehicle will be ready in time for the next MAG battle on Oct. 28-29. Steve Tyng