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I've seen new model Ford F350's with single rear wheels, I assume they have a one ton axle.

I think it mainly comes down to tires, then wheels, then maybe the axle. The load limit on my SRW 1-ton was limited by the 3400 load capacity (each) of the two tires. The next link was the wheels, also rated at 3400 lb each. And suprise, the axle is rated at 6800 lb. With a loaded Lance camper, I had about 7000 lb on the rear axle. It handled fine, braked fine, and was pretty stable (with airbags). I thought about upgrading to the Rickson

Perhaps there is a different way of doing it. What about using two close coupled rear axles? It would eliminate the extra width problem of the dual rear wheels truck and it would probably not be too expensive to power the four rear wheels, giving a 6 x 4 which hopefully may have better traction than the present dual rear wheel trucks.

Didn't Dodge built a concept 6 x 6 truck and take it around to some hunting/fishing/shooting events a few years ago.

I'm thinking, I saw it on the tv show "American Shooter"

But I'm wondering if a 6 x 4 configuration wouldn't have problems with sideways tire slide in tight turns, or an axle becoming high centered.

strengthen the

No power would be needed on the tag axle. However, just like a tandem trailer, you would be lucky to get 15,000 miles out of the rear tires.

"Tyrone" wrote ... : : No power would be needed on the tag axle. However, just like a tandem : trailer, you would be lucky to get 15,000 miles out of the rear tires. : Tire wear would indeed be a problem - but since we're striving for the Rube Goldberg Pickup Design award, howzabout making the rear wheels steerable?

GM already has a start, but FoMoCo could say that: "Ford has a better idea - _more parts_!"

Dave

Why not just mount the whole thing on an all wheel steering Bobcat. I'm sure it can handle the load but speed would probably become an issue if you intend to operate on a highway or even a country road.

Here is a pic of the 1997 Dodge 6x6

What would really finish that truck out would be a set of mud flaps and a coon tail. Let's also not forget to add a set of fuzzy dice and the doggie in the rear window with it's head bobbing around.

No truck is complete without a gun rack.

Add in the Saddleman seat cover. And if it's a manual, the 8-ball shifter handle.

Plasyd