I am thinking of a motorhome with the drive wheels closer to the front and then axles to the rear. Would this effect the drivability of a motorhome or even a semi rig.
2006-12-06 09:15:33 · 3 answers · asked by gmbconv 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
The problem with a axle closer to the middle is tire wear do to scrubbing when turning. If you had a mid engine truck with a shorter shaft it would have less chance of vibration unless it was so close to have step drive line angles. With a good shaft or shafts and a mid shaft bearing you will not have problems. This is a common set up in lots of heavy trucks. In either of the rigs You describe this has never been much of an issue. Torque is only transfered through this and not multiplied by a drive shaft.
2006-12-06 09:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by ronnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
length of drive shaft does not affect torque to wheel output, unless you have a shaft of questionable integrity. i.e. it twists. tandem axle drive "semi's" have both axles driving via a through shaft on the front rear end to thr rear rear end. we even have many "tri drive" trucks where all three rear ends drive, and if necessary, the "short shafts" between the back two rear ends can be taken out, and only the front driving axle will still move the truck along.
2006-12-06 09:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by R J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt..really if the ratiois 3 to 1 with a 2 foot driveshaft it still 3 to 1 with a 30 foot driveshaft.
2006-12-06 09:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋