Project: "Al" (Oshkosh HEMTT 8x8, Axial Axles)

[DonsATV]

Originally Posted by cruiserkb

Interesting rims on that rig, you can see the innertubes.

[calikingcrawler]

Ya I noticed that too. Would be cool to a show truck but very open to puncture. Guess it works for them.

[justinart24]

Updates...
-Mounted Second steering axle
-Made&put 4 link brackets on a axle servo plate.
-Bolted on 2nd servo(8711 :thumbsup: )
-Mounted 2 more Shocks mounts, 2 shocks
-Bolted on new 35t
-decided I will be using 14t pinon's
To do list-
-To much to list :annoy:

Micro-Flex shot


Finally opening up some 2 used axles I got, can you say "need new bearing" :rofl:

[cruiserkb]

Originally Posted by DonsATV

Interesting rims on that rig, you can see the innertubes.

Here is the rim. Sorry if this is off topic.

Let me know how the tires work out, I may have to use a set for a build similar to this one but 6x6.

keep us posted as to the progress!

[justinart24]

Does anyone know what size this bearing is? I need to buy some new ones today.

*Thanks in advance!

[Nate08]

Originally Posted by justinart24

Does anyone know what size this bearing is? I need to buy some new ones today.

*Thanks in advance!

Search newb! ;)

Or just check your other thread where I already answered this for you

[justinart24]

Update…
-Took apart the 8x8 and have decided to make a Oshkosh Striker 1500 but with a USFS paint theme.
-Got in a pallet of .06” styrene yesterday :annoy:
-Think about making the wheel base 18”ish, not 23.5” like 1:1….lol


And here is the paint theme.

Here are some specs of the Oshkosh Striker 1500
Side Slope Stability (Static): >30°
Gradeability2: Ascend/descend a 60% grade
Vehicle Clearance Circle: 102 ft. (31 m)
Wheelbase: 234 in. (594.4 cm)
Dimensions: 415 in. (1054.1 cm) length; 122 in. (310 cm) width (excluding rear view mirrors); 136 in. (345.4 cm) height without HRET; 150 in. (381 cm) with HRET
CHASSIS: Cab: Aluminum construction; seating for up to five; center steering position; wrap-around, cockpit style instrument panel; easy to read backlit gauges and controls
Engine: Caterpillar C-16 diesel; four cycle; in-line six; 680 bhp (506 Kw) minimum at 2,100 rpm with a peak torque of 1,950 ft. lbs. @ 1,400 rpm
Transmission: Allison 4800 EVS; electronic; 7-speed; automatic Transfer Case: Oshkosh; independently mounted; with torque proportioning differential and driver selected locking mechanism
Front Axle: 29,000 lb. (13152 kg); Oshkosh double reduction with bevel gear differential; driver operated differential lock
Front Brakes: Dual wedge type
Rear Axle: 29,000 lb. (13152 kg); Oshkosh double reduction with bevel gear differential; driver operated differential lock
Suspension: Oshkosh TAK-4 independent system with dual control arms and single coil spring; up to 16 in. (40.64 cm) of wheel end travel; provides superior all-terrain mobility, improved ride quality and improved handling
Tires: Michelin® 24R21 XZL

FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM:
Roof Turret: Non-aspirating; electric joystick control; 375/750 gpm (1419/2838 lpm)
Bumper Turret: Non-aspirating; electric joystick control; 300 gpm (1136 lpm) Handlines (Foam/Water): Two preconnect type (one each side) with 150 ft. (46 m) of 1.75 in. (44 mm) ID hose and a 125 gpm (473 lpm) pistol-grip nozzle
Water Tank: 1,500 gallon (5678 l) capacity; constructed of corrosion and UV resistant polypropylene
Fire Pump Foam Tank: 210 gallon (795 l) capacity; constructed of corrosion and UV resistant polypropylene
Fire Pump : Power divider driven Waterous CRQA; single stage centrifugal; cast iron body; brass impeller; stainless steel shaft; pumpand-roll capable; 1,950 gpm (7,381 lpm)at 240 psi (1657 kPa)Foam Proportioning System: Around the pump

[mariuswold]

Hey man, you should check out this: http://www.norcc.com/vb/showthread.php?t=471 It`s all written in Norwegian, but this guy has some serious skills!

[kuatto]

Here is the build over at scale 4x4 all in english......
http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=17133

[justinart24]

Wow, I am getting thread jacked!