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Post by Foggy on Oct 1, 2019 12:42:11 GMT -6
anybody have any experience with foam filled tires? I am interested in the added ballast as well as the reduction of a chance of a flat. Not sure if the top heavy nature of my contraption would tolerate a flat tire..... I know with foam you have to cut the tires off for replacement....but they are new and I think I may gain some positive attributes in doing this. Whoa.....I think your talking allot of money for foam filled tires. Better check the price before you go too far down that path. You can fill em with ethylene glycol (I don't like this idea) but if you have a flat you may risk killing critters. Better to fill em at your local co-op with cal-chloride or WW Juice.
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Post by benmnwi on Oct 1, 2019 12:44:48 GMT -6
I've used a can of fix-a-flat foam stuff for a flat tire and it worked fine. I doubt it would be stable enough to prevent flat tires indefinitely though, but who knows. Only one way to find out I guess.
Maybe you could get some of those solid tires that they use in the demolition derbies. Those things appear to be nearly bullet-proof.
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Post by Foggy on Oct 1, 2019 12:52:15 GMT -6
I've used a can of fix-a-flat foam stuff for a flat tire and it worked fine. I doubt it would be stable enough to prevent flat tires indefinitely though, but who knows. Only one way to find out I guess. Maybe you could get some of those solid tires that they use in the demolition derbies. Those things appear to be nearly bullet-proof. I put slime in my ATV tires. I used to take the ATV to Dakotas on PD Safaris......and if you ran without the Slime the prickly pear would cause all kinds of leaks. I have never had a flat tire on a TUBELESS tire with the right amount of slime in it. I use slime in those little tires on hand trucks and its good for golf carts too. Stops annoying slow leaks on those little tires. Wanna hear about fluid film again? Grin.
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Post by Catscratch on Oct 1, 2019 13:27:45 GMT -6
The thing looks great, good job!
I wouldn't worry about messing with putting anything in the tires. It's just a pain in the butt when you have to fix a flat or something. Heavy tires aren't going to keep it from rolling down a hill if you get it sideways anyway. Stick with your original plan of getting it to location then leveling it with jacks on the corners. Go to a salvage yard and spend a couple of dollars on old bumper jacks. You won't want to get it off the ground and sitting completely on those things, but they will shore it up fine with a little pressure on each corner.
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Post by jbird on Oct 1, 2019 13:35:05 GMT -6
My son LOVES fix-a-flat! He curses that stuff on a regular basis, since he is a tire changing grease monkey. I'll see what I can find. Just thought it was a fair idea on Foggy's part and thought I would look into it further. I have not priced it yet so we will see. I'm more concerned about a flat working with the top heavy nature of my creation and the entire thing coming over....I'll be pissed....REAL PISSED!
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Post by Tooln on Oct 1, 2019 14:00:59 GMT -6
If your really looking for balast your blond is sittig on gravity box. Put some sand or gravel in it and your done.
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Post by Freeborn on Oct 1, 2019 15:08:30 GMT -6
For a long term resolution I would look to find a way to put dual wheels on all 4 corners. The extra width of the wheels would provide you some stability and float. I'm not certain if you would have to lengthen the axle or if there is another solution but it would make the unit more stable.
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Post by jbird on Oct 1, 2019 15:19:56 GMT -6
I'll figure something out.... Stability isn't something I have ever been really known for!
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Post by Foggy on Oct 1, 2019 19:12:17 GMT -6
For a long term resolution I would look to find a way to put dual wheels on all 4 corners. The extra width of the wheels would provide you some stability and float. I'm not certain if you would have to lengthen the axle or if there is another solution but it would make the unit more stable. A Dually Blind? That would be a first! Only an accountant would come up with this stuff. JUGE GRIN!
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Post by Freeborn on Oct 1, 2019 20:12:31 GMT -6
For a long term resolution I would look to find a way to put dual wheels on all 4 corners. The extra width of the wheels would provide you some stability and float. I'm not certain if you would have to lengthen the axle or if there is another solution but it would make the unit more stable. A Dually Blind? That would be a first! Only an accountant would come up with this stuff. JUGE GRIN! Hey now, that's a great solution. I can't do the engineering but I can dream up all kinds of stuff.
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Post by Foggy on Oct 1, 2019 20:16:56 GMT -6
A Dually Blind? That would be a first! Only an accountant would come up with this stuff. JUGE GRIN! Hey now, that's a great solution. I can't do the engineering but I can dream up all kinds of stuff. You just can't make this stuff up. .
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Post by jbird on Oct 2, 2019 8:47:54 GMT -6
Now you guys sound like my son.....we wanted to put it on tracks!
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Post by jbird on Oct 14, 2019 9:21:15 GMT -6
Some slow progress this weekend. I built and fitted the door (not installed yet) I also put some sheet metal on the roof as well. I considered waiting but felt the roof was important enough to do it now. The sides will wait until next year. Windows should be in around Halloween.
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Post by jbird on Oct 28, 2019 7:00:10 GMT -6
Been plodding away and getting real close to calling it "done".....at least for now. It's odd how the little things seem to take the longest....or at least seem to have the least amount of visual progress.... I'll spare you guys the dumb-ass attack I had on the windows.....let's just say that applying caulk to a leak while it's still raining doesn't work real well! I upgraded and replaced the hopper to the running gear hardware as well. It WAS 3/8 inch stuff and at least one of the bolts had sheared. I replaced it with 1/2" Door....made the door - hinges and latch are from the local hardware store. Windows...24" tall by 48" wide double sliders - used expanding foam to fill the voids, the calked, installed furring strips to finish out and caulked again.
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Post by Freeborn on Oct 28, 2019 8:21:22 GMT -6
^ Nice Work, looks like its coming together nicely. Yep, its often 20% of the work that takes 80% of the time. It can be a pain.
That should work nicely for you, great job!
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