Building my own SNOW TRACKS

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For a little while now I’ve been wondering to myself if I could build a set of snow tracks for my jeep. Today I start that, we make pretty good progress to adapt the wheels to a track sprocket.
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@CaseyLaDelle Год назад

Hurry up, I want to do track Jeep stuff with my track Jeep homies! But I currently don’t have any track Jeep homies 😔

@Rudysadventureanddesignreal Год назад

I’m hurrying as fast as I can but these tracks are a lot of work 😮‍💨

@AurianArchive Год назад

... I came down to the comments JUST to suggest crossover potential for a dual-tracked-jeep rescue with that Cascade fellow... but apparently you're already ahead of me!

@tomroth2634 Год назад

Came here looking for this comment! Can't wait to see you guys doing track jeep stuff together.

@Mrdoctile Год назад

@@Rudysadventureanddesignreal : Sleep is overrated

@jessepitt Год назад

Rudy is stepping it up, fabricating a drive system is a serious challenge. Wait till you have kids Rudy, it all changes.

@richardthomas1743 Год назад

Man you are tossing them boxes around like a UPS employee!

@Bigdaddyslasher Год назад

Big facts

@NeonGrayEdits Год назад

Hey now! I’d say throwing them like a FedEx employee 😉.

@jeffclark2725 Год назад

@@NeonGrayEdits But he is not motoring down the street at 30 mph in the van before tossing it out the van door

@drones7838 Год назад

Lol

@shaneharrison4775 Год назад

Yeah and they'd hire him for that alone

@markswaine2200 Год назад

Love the idea of having snow tracks on the Rudicon. I would look at making the teeth that go into the tracks thicker/wider. They look like they may cut into the tracks with how thin they are right now. No need to add additional geared cogs to the assembly, just more material to each tooth to make them much less likely to cut into the tracks. Keep up the amazing work!

@moparman1962 Год назад

Yes, I was thinking the same thing as a guy who has done a lot of automotive and other metal fabrication...more surface area on the meshing edges (both sides of the teeth because forward and reverse) could ONLY be a GOOD idea to have less wear and more reliability no matter how much torque you put to the drive wheel-cog.

@xxlxpman Год назад

It looks like the track is clipped which are pieces of metal that are in the drive windows of the track. The angle iron pieces will do most of the work anyway by driving against the "nubs".

@incredible8me Год назад

totally agree 😃it has a real danger of track damage 😝, easy fix for Rudy

@AffordBindEquipment Год назад

15:57 shows metal inserts where the teeth go in.

@MattsAwesomeStuff Год назад

This is my favorite video so far on your channel, or, on your dad's. There's some real design going on here, and it's not just brackets and boring stuff. Great video!

@David-ql1hd Год назад

And he does his own cutting... doesn't send it off to VLOG (or whatever it's called)

@James-yp5dn Год назад

I agree 💯 ! He's definitely a Smart kid and a great fabricator too, it's awesome to see him go through the thinking 🤔 to make it work

@archieharrison9433 Год назад

@@James-yp5dn even more important though is that he is a good kid. I am near 70 so sorry, he is a kid to me. I love that his entire family can let their inner child run free yet they show true skills that people like me didn't learn in a lifetime. Keep on schooling me Rudy. You are doing a great job of it.

@steelefarmllc142 Год назад

Looking forward to see the rest of this build. I love that you aren't afraid to try new things.

@distinguisheddjentleman8081 Год назад

As a former package handler for a major shipping company the intro made me feel at home!

@tracykooken2606 Год назад

lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!

@moparman1962 Год назад

🤣

@stephenpoe2037 Год назад

LOL !

@DARANGULAFILM Год назад

---- otherwise known as the first and third flights of the airbourne journey.

@michaelm.1947 Год назад

As a former package handler for a major shipping company, the intro made me cringe.

@paulhoneyman6923 Год назад

Rudy, you need to check out Ambition Strikes and see what they have done with their JEEP already. Their tracks have been through the seasons already.

@jawico Год назад

Ambition strikes went with a more traditional drive system that allows the track to slip if it gets in a bind, I worry that Rudy's system may tear up his tracks if they bind up.

@BaldBozo Год назад

I hope Rudy sees this. They even have the plans on their website that he can get ideas from.

@paulhoneyman6923 Год назад

@@BaldBozo I know. I figured he'd be able to use them to get his track system made faster and enjoy the snow

@padmeamidala4883 Год назад

Or Casey Ladelle ?

@nekoroms Год назад

@@padmeamidala4883 casey just buys them.. Reckless riley built a set from scratch

@keithfrazier2558 Год назад

Hey Rudy,, Ambition Strikes here on RU-vid did something similar. If having issues I'm sure you could probably watch their video for pointers. Casey Ladelle also has a jeep with them. Hope that helps.

@84mockingbird Год назад

Ambition strikes even sells the cad plans for the tracks for $99! I do think they need more bogey wheels for more even down pressure like Casey's tracks have.

@jawico Год назад

@@84mockingbird I agree about the bogey wheels, though they don't do much driving through deep powder so they may be fine with the fewer wheels just going up and down that road of theirs.

@jdougn2255 Год назад

1:09 Thanks for showing Otis a little love. That's the most important part of his day!

@bubbamcknight4865 Год назад

Looks great Rudy. Two things I would address though 1 make sure you run a bolt through the unit bearing, they are not designed to carry weight without loading the bearing. And 2 I would drive them from the center, so the load is even on the drive cogs, and it will narrow the track width. That will also put less pressure on the knuckles and kingpins.

@Zeus_a_Gentle_Staffie Год назад

This has to be one of the most entertaining video’s I’ve seen from you Rudy. It’s raw, genuine & funny 😂👌

@John-uo1qf Год назад

It's called reinventing the wheel. These have been engineered (key point) and commercially available for this very purpose

@timvanasen6711 Год назад

@@John-uo1qf you're called a pantomath.

@John-uo1qf Год назад

@@timvanasen6711 I've been called worse. 😂

@BitBuhkit Год назад

@@John-uo1qf lol of course they have. Cool to see a young man prove he can do it too! You go Rudy!

@alanj7306 Год назад

Well, it’s funny how much he keeps screwing up ...

@danrussell3439 Год назад

We don’t know the results of your design yet, but the fact that you are designing and building your own show your confidence in you skills Great Job

@MrErViLi Год назад

Finally! I wish your dad would take the hint and get some for his rigs. And I'd be interested in seeing how much money you save over buying commercial tracks. Also, having some experience with these type of bolt on tracks, they will have a greater rolling mass than the tires. That's going to introduce additional stress to some driveline components. You may want to beef up the u-joints and other necessary parts.

@Trialnerror Год назад

You're dad must be a very proud man. Good job Rudy.

@baumannmichael95 Год назад

This is a really interesting build. Cant wait to see more.

@jawico Год назад

Enjoyable video, ambitionstrikes has a video about the tracks they made a year ago. Interesting how they each attacked the driver mechanism for the tracks differently.

@gavincregan7892 Год назад

And they have their plans for sale for $99

@JanelleVocate-Ames Год назад

YAY!

@russeagan7204 Год назад

Love my walls overalls. Spent an entire winter outdoors tearing apart big trucks and trailers. Never needed a jacket. Those suckers kept me super warm.

@KB-gs8zi Год назад

Hey Rudy !!! Great ""IDEA"" !!! Build you own so that if something should go wrong then you know how to fix it yourself !! Waiting to see the final product !! 🤔🙄🤠😎👀👀👍👍👍👍👍

@greasemonkey4god Год назад

Wow! Ambitious. Don’t forget to put a stub shaft or a something in the explorer bearings or those will self destruct quickly. I’m looking forward to the rest of this build!

@ytt8370 Год назад

would be pretty cool if the swiveling frame could be mounted to a support that extends from the axle/steering knuckle, so that the suspension itself prevents the tracks from flipping over but you still have the swiveling stuff

@robsidgor 8 месяцев назад

It's getting close to that season again Would love to see an update

@barkmanz Год назад

you're on the right track Rudy. Can't wait for Part 2

@timking2194 Год назад

This is going to be a great series on tracks.

@TheMoldyOne Год назад

Cover the cost after you're done. Would love to see the massive difference in price when compared to purchasing similar online.

@steveferguson5297 Год назад

My thoughts as well. Your hourly cost to designs, build, test, modify, finalize. How does these costs and time compare to just purchasing them and knowing all the work has been done for you.

@nateb4543 6 месяцев назад

Well, if he paid himself $1/hr...its still more expensive. Jk, but i often think this when building something to save money

@bcbackroads9589 Год назад

Awsome!

@trevorconklin2869 Год назад

What a project to just dive in and do. Props to you Rudy.

@yatesuser86 Год назад

Yes Sir!

@reddog543211 Год назад

Awsome system Rudy....keep at it !!.... where's your honey helper ?

@jamesbanford3714 Год назад

Never built tracks before but I think the angle iron will be an issue with snow building up and maybe throwing a track off the drive gears... Definitely a fun looking project 👌

@T_bone Год назад

Talk about reinventing the wheel! Maybe take some tips from tank tracks. They usually have a tensioner as well that is adjustable. Cool project!

@albertbusscher4270 Год назад

You are a very clever fabricator. just like your father, always thinking ahead. Keep it up !! Greetings from Australia

@terrywells3955 Год назад

Rudy can't wait to see them on and running .

@AFloridaSon Год назад

This is awesome. I love your innovation.

@tracykooken2606 Год назад

agreed !!! but he also makes things look good 2 !! when he does his cad designs it has style rather than just a chunk of metal cut out at the table !!. i think that really says alot about our man Rudy !!! i wonder what he actually does for a living 8) ??

@moparman1962 Год назад

Now that is/was a vehicle engineering-modification-upgrade-change-off-roading-accessorizing video Rudy...very cool, interesting, challenging, educational and real, the Rudicon is going to go like a bobcat chasing a rabbit in snow...outstanding! You are rockin' it on your own channel, son of Matt and older brother to Kaulin, and we really like your girlfriend Janelle too, she's a gem. Do your thing RAD Team.

@michaelrobbins9679 Год назад

Your rabbit hole is full of white rabbits! This is fun to watch! I remember Howe brothers doing this.. fun with geometry and physics!

@lonewolfvlogix6335 Год назад

Probably the best channel on offroad builds. Love all ur vids. Learning so much from Nepal.

@ZuluComander Год назад

Cool project, so glad you're building your own and showing us your process

@f87115 Год назад

That desk, 1940s teachers desk top drawer locks other drawers with wooden mechanisms , very cool, I’m sitting at its twin :)

@michaeldunn150 Год назад

Damn!! Looking GREAT!!!! WoW!!

@dustytrailscactusron Год назад

DUDE. You're a freaking engineering genius!

@rebeccacherry5870 Год назад

Great idea. You may have the beginning of your new company here. Same tracks, different hubs, for many different midsize vehicles. Good luck. Looking forward to seeing the end results. You go Rudy !

@merritts3515 Год назад

Oh wow! I recognize that plasma table. That one you guys have is working much nicer than the one I was working with

@davidmahan4160 Год назад

Just like Casey LaDelle's tracked Cherokee, it's awesome in snow. ❄️❄️❄️ It's awesome your getting them for the Rudicon 🙂👍

@danhambrick6331 Год назад

This is going to be awesome!! Can't wait to see the Rudicon on tracks..😁😁👍👍💪

@lonnymossey525 Год назад

Casey lebbel..has tracks on his jeep. Would be a great reference to see... Just an idea...cause I really want this to work for you!!! CAN'T WAIT !!!

@savagecustoms541 Год назад

You’re reading my mind using a unit hub/bearing as the outside support. Lookin good!

@justinburt1546 Год назад

Yes!!! I wanna see these things working!! Then, you should keep your design files and materials list to share, or sell, for us! 😁

@Primer2toneGarage Год назад

Yay! Starting my Friday off right!

@richardthomas1743 Год назад

HEY! Hello Rudy!

@JanelleVocate-Ames Год назад

well, nothing new here....brat😅

@richardthomas1743 Год назад

@@JanelleVocate-Ames Good morning Janelle! ☀ 🤗

@1nf1d31 Год назад

Can't wait to see how this all turns out! Gonna be a great build. Hope it all goes to plan! Great idea Rudy

@samwalker3441 Год назад

I got a Walls jacket with a hood. Nice quality and lots of pockets. Impressive. I will be getting more Walls clothing in the future.

@stoker20 Год назад

Rudy going places with manufacturing !!!!!!!!!

@richardkallemyn5594 Год назад

I respect what and why you do what you do, You have a million resources to have that track made, yet you want to learn, and you learn crap if you don't make mistakes. Your Dad has a sign in his shop about doing things twice, nothing like a family tradition LOL. Very cool build.

@erikrobles5727 Год назад

That comes from the Fab Rats ( we do it nice cause we do it twice)

@richardkallemyn5594 Год назад

@@erikrobles5727 cool

@MrGarfield4 Год назад

Impressive design work! You’re more courageous than I would be.

@karl3050 Год назад

Alright Rudy, you got my attention with a project I've been wanting to do...

@TXH1138 Год назад

I would have taken the easy way out and bought ONE commercially available track assembly and then just copied it for the other three. But I admire your balls to take on the entire project of R & D. It could turn into a profit center for you.

@wernerleistner2634 Год назад

"The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything.”-President Roosevelt. You're doing great Rudy! Love your vids! 🤓💯👍

@desertvs Год назад

Otis makes me smile! 😁

@davidmiller6010 Год назад

Nice going kid. You did not disappoint. Good delivery from your previous video tease. Hopefully you fudged over your socket pass thru hols on the next 3 you cut out so you don't have to skew your socket approach on EVERY wheel. 'Cause you know that going to come back to haunt you someday. Bravo on your candid delivery of your content. You learned well from your pop!

@stonecold7306 Год назад

Rudy is just a very smart person. If he can dream it up he will figure out a way to make it reality.

@bryanhersman4037 Год назад

Wow! This is very cool! I really hope these work well.

@kevinc2641 Год назад

This is really impressive! Love your videos. Entertaining and fun and amazing workmanship Keep up the great work! Thank you!

@mattbrowder669 Год назад

Tremendously impressed by this.

@H4rleyBoy Год назад

looks like a mountain of work there, but that's never fazed you., as for the video, this has been the best so far, I knew you'd get it figured out eventually.

@dodgeme1986truck Год назад

Another idea for the frame hubs for the tracks is to use trailer spindles and hubs as they will allow you to service the bearings for longevity

@TheBigstan77 Год назад

I really cannot wait until the next update. You and Matt inspire me.

@edward5979 Год назад

Awesome job, in for updates ! Love Utah !!

@jarroddurham6210 Год назад

RU-vid Ambition Strikes, they homemade tracks for their jeep. Probably already have them done but just in case. They have videos of their track build. Love it Rudy!!

@edwinschlee8374 Год назад

By trial and error, you got it figured out! Now for the rest of the trials!

@block4565 Год назад

Those test pieces that didn't work out would be a badass sculpture or something. Great video

@jimbranham3281 Год назад

Good work Rudy. I think you can do what ever you set your mind to do. I really enjoy watching you work.

@NarleyAdventures Год назад

👍👍👍👍👍😀, Another great project !

@johnkranz4004 Год назад

Very nice job So far Rudy There going to be pretty Nice

@flyingmachinecustomparts8227 Год назад

Love seeing the fab work!!!

@vangoodwin7335 Год назад

Good for you young Man! Trax have been around for many years but a fresh perspective and new ingenuity will go far. Not to mention the feeling of creating your own. Good luck with this endeavor and all your desires for creating. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

@jerryb1234 Год назад

More than once I've thought, how hard would it be to make your own set of tracks, now I had no idea Rudy was eavesdropping, but I'm glad too see he's building some, 😄👍, it won't matter how-much it weighs once ya put a V8 in that rig,😉, I hope this isn't something you just leave hanging in limbo,🙃, thanks for sharing Rudy.👍

@paulmartin8212 Год назад

Nice project. Great editing.

@OffRoadTheWorld Год назад

Dude,walls is my new favorite brand. Snagged a bunch of shirts, jackets on clearance and have been nothing but impressed. probably all i willl buy now..no more crapHart

@Grey-Troll Год назад

Wow, can't believe I haven't found your channel until now! Looking into building a set of these for my R50 Pathfinder, because... badassery and stuff. 😁

@brackoncorbridge1966 Год назад

Tracks hell yeah brother.

@palooka6115 Год назад

Very AMBITIOUS ! 🤓

@rongray8934 Год назад

Pretty cool start.

@jeremywolfe5483 Год назад

This is awesome to watch. You should feel pretty dang good about yourself with the level of fab work that this requires. 🎉

@Vaioman67 Год назад

That is a AWESOME idea!!

@aosudif6806 Год назад

This is gonna be interesting. Good idea!

@g0fvt Год назад

The effective gearing will be super low, but it will certainly be interesting to see how it progresses. It's a brave project.

@TJSmith-rx1jt Год назад

I can’t wait to see the next video !! I’ll be waiting for the upload !

@rjm7168 Год назад

Very cool. About the 4WD Suburban wheel bearings, I always thought that that type of bearing needed the axle stub bolted thru it to hold it together but that the 2WD hubs can be used (no axle).

@fastandfun20043 Год назад

I was going to say this! The stub axle nut puts the preload on the bearing which prevents its from coming apart! I've seen new bearings wrecked with a stub axle in place when the axle nut wasn't providing preload (the axle threads were completely striped) in a very short distance

@andrewgable7273 Год назад

Trial by fire. Coming along nicely. With those tracks, you should be able to go anywhere. My only concern is that the 1/4" plate won't be strong enough. You MIGHT, need to bump it up to 1" thick. You are putting a lot of stress and torque on that thin stuff. But, hey, you have to start someplace, right!??! Can't wait to see you put those tracks thru their paces!!!!

@brightsummer4442 Год назад

Wow awesome ingenuity!

@deserttrailscout Год назад

So exciting!

@jaystax8370 Год назад

Wow! Well ain't that just hella cool!

@CharlesTGreen-cy4gy Год назад

Best episode yet, keep pushing your engineering skills to the max!

@pip5461 Год назад

Impressive... well done! Designing and making a track system is so much more pleasing than buying a ready-made one.

@mh-im2kq Год назад

Awesome Rudy .. you're so smart

@yellowstonefoster5543 Год назад

Walls makes great sturdy products.

@Ufound-itsyours Год назад

I love walls zip hoody I have one my parents got me when I was 20 years old and still wear it to this day and I’m 46 years old now they last forever thanks walls

@thephilosopher13 Год назад

Yep. It might just be drafting and design, but you do it better than the other channels I would say. Could have covered the same amount of work, but done it with a 30 minute video, and it still would have been interesting from start to finish. 👌 well done good sir