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Old 02-02-2013, 07:52 AM   #53 (permalink)
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Any idea how much these hub motors would weigh in comparison to a standard drive assemblies? Too much unsprung weight might be a concern.

A good application for them would be in four wheel drive trucks, the ground clearance could be change from highway to off road to at will. This would eliminate the drive shafts and the associated u joint problems caused by raising the truck, but would require some thought as to how best to mount the hydraulic hoses.
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