Kei truck pulls Super Duty Ford with 40ft goose neck

[fd1228]

Someone help me! I was looking on the web and found a video of a kei truck with stock tires pull a F-350 Ford with a 40ft goose neck behind across a gravel parking lot. It was great, but now I can't find it. The video was being used as an example to show how strong these trucks really are. If anyone knows where it is please let me know

[gbrad]

Heret is: http://www.minitrucks.tv/videos/trailerpull.html

[3000gt]

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!

[minidump]

i pulled my buddys scoolbus camper out of a ditch with my 1990 carry, i didnt even dig up the driveway where my friend went off with his back dualies.
We all stood around the thing after and remarked, "this thing is a glorified quad!" very cool

[Acerguy]

Just an FYI...if you're looking for Kei Truck related videos, be sure to check the stickied post in the Lounge http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?t=42

And if you find some that I don't have, either post them in that thread or send 'em to me and I'll put them right up on top!

[IndianaJason]

gbrad... that link isnt working for me...? ..."page not found"

[Acerguy]

Try getting there from the Cape Ape main page.. http://www.cape-ape.com/

[Wolfman]

That movie needs to be permanently stored on this site.

[IndianaJason]

I still cant get it... both links dont work for me..??? An error page comes up - page not found..?...
:(

[minidump]

vid looks cool but whos idea was it to put it in a gorilla outline?
i cant even watch it.

[gbrad]

Should work, I just went to both. Try this:

http://www.cape-ape.com/index.html

[gbrad]

Go to : http://www.cape-ape.com/index.html

On the left click on the tab "Videos".

Near the bottom of the page click on : "How powerful are our mini trucks? See for yourself"."

That will play the Super Duty being pulled.

[minidump]

they will do more that the superduty vid shows. I know ,Ive done it.
Schoolbus high centered in ditch pulled out.a.m.a.z.i.n.g.

[IndianaJason]

Still doesnt work.. the video page wont even come up..."page cannot be found".... everything else works though.. Can navigate their whole site, just no videos..????????

[minidump]

a good website means better buisness. its worth the extra cash.

[minidump]

yes that is true but it is more involve than that

[IndianaJason]

Ok... that makes sense... Well, I'll try it again later on..

[minidump]

Back to our corner-turning example: While the differentials handle the speed difference between the inside and outside wheels, the transfer case in an all-wheel-drive system contains a device that allows for a speed difference between the front and rear wheels. This could be a viscous coupling, center differential or other type of gearset. These devices allow an all-wheel-drive system to function properly on any surface.

The transfer case on a part-time four-wheel-drive system locks the front-axle driveshaft to the rear-axle driveshaft, so the wheels are forced to spin at the same speed. This requires that the tires slip when the car goes around a turn. Part-time systems like this should only be used in low -traction situations in which it is relatively easy for the tires to slip. On dry concrete, it is not easy for the tires to slip, so the four-wheel drive should be disengaged in order to avoid jerky turns and extra wear on the tires and drivetrain.

Some transfer cases, more commonly those in part-time systems, also contain an additional set of gears that give the vehicle a low range. This extra gear ratio gives the vehicle extra torque and a super-slow output speed. In first gear in low range, the vehicle might have a top speed of about 5 mph (8 kph), but incredible torque is produced at the wheels. This allows drivers to slowly and smoothly creep up very steep hills.

Locking Hubs
Each wheel in a car is bolted to a hub. Part-time four-wheel-drive trucks usually have locking hubs on the front wheels. When four-wheel drive is not engaged, the locking hubs are used to disconnect the front wheels from the front differential, half-shafts (the shafts that connect the differential to the hub) and driveshaft. This allows the differential, half-shafts and driveshaft to stop spinning when the car is in two-wheel drive, saving wear and tear on those parts and improving fuel-economy.

Manual locking hubs used to be quite common. To engage four-wheel drive, the driver actually had to get out of the truck and turn a knob on the front wheels until the hubs locked. Newer systems have automatic locking hubs that engage when the driver switches into four-wheel drive. This type of system can usually be engaged while the vehicle is moving.

Whether manual or automatic, these systems generally use a sliding collar that locks the front half-shafts to the hub.

Advanced Electronics
On many modern four-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles, advanced electronics play a key role. Some cars use the ABS system to selectively apply the brakes to wheels that start to skid -- this is called brake-traction control.

[IndianaJason]

ok?... Im guessing you meant to post that in the other thread about the differential lock??...:)

[IndianaJason]

Still cant get the video, none of the links work..? They must still be editing the page or something? Got any other link to watch the video? Curious to see it.... Thanks

[kmoneil]

What happens if you use this link :

http://www.minitrucks.tv/videos/files/trailerpull2.swf

[IndianaJason]

Same thing as the other links - "page cannot be displayed".....???..:(

[kmoneil]

What browser are you using? It should work with both browsers, but sometimes things get messed up.

Try firefox if you don't already have it :

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Also, make sure that you have flash player installed.

Link : http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash&promoid=BIOW

[IndianaJason]

So, I'm assuming it works for you ? I tried all that and still doesn't come up. I dont think its a problem on my end, I can view everything else and watch any kind of video, movie, etc... I have tried all the links.. the cape-ape page for their videos doesn't even come up...???..oh well I guess.. I'll try again another day..?..:(

[kmoneil]

Yeah works in both browsers for me.

[IndianaJason]

I give up......temporarily...:(

[gbrad]

Make sure your firewall or cookies settings are not preventing access.

I guess you've tried to "right click" and "save target as" and save to your desk top? I think you could do that right off one of the links we've posted. Then play it on your computer. If that doesn't work I may be out of ideas too.

gbrad

[canoebuildah]

The videos work fine for me using XP Pro Firefox 2.0.0.9.

[gbrad]

I've got it saved to my computer and recoded so you could probably watch it, but it's 12.7mb so I'm not sure if I can email that size or not. I don't think I can upload it here on this site either.

Sorry

[IndianaJason]

You should be able to email it me if you want.... or you can upload it onto youtube or metacafe or similar site...

[Cape Ape]

If anyone is still interested (especially I.J.) I can send it to you on DVD. As an update we pulled a 52,500# semi the other day. We had a couple of human counter weights in the rear for traction.

[IndianaJason]

Yeah, I am interested in seeing it for sure....for some reason after trying all the suggestions none of the links work.... If you want to send me a dvd that would be fine also.... Thanks