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Every weasel owner and enthusiast already knows that weasel tracks are definitely
the weak link in weasel ownership. Here at Liberty Auto Restoration, we have
frequently run into difficulties with traditional metal strapped tracks.
As you already know, driving on the original tracks is really a gamble, the track
may last another 500 miles, or it may not make the first turn next time out.
With such uncertainty in a part, Liberty Auto has completed working prototypes of
our new Liberty Track, an ambilary design, all new, easily maintained track, designed,
built and tested at our location in Elk Horn, IA.
First, a little about our new tracks:
Why did we choose an ambilary design?
- After extensive research, we determined that the cost of producing original OEM
style tracks would be extremely high, and likely out of the budget for most weasel
owners.
Ambilary designs are very similar in appearance to the OEM track design, much more
reasonable in cost, and, due to the relative simplicity of the design, much easier
to repair and maintain.
How are they easier to maintain?
- Our new grouser designs bolt directly onto the belt. OEM designs are attached
to the metal bands with 16 rivets and up to 60 spot welds for each grouser.
Replacing a grouser on a Liberty Track is as easy as removing/loosening the track
and unbolting it.
In addition to replaceable grousers, Liberty Auto has designed new custom road pads
for the Liberty Track. These pads are simply bolted on to the grousers, where
as on a traditional OEM track, the road pads are vulcanized on to the grouser, which
much makes them next to impossible to replace.
What are the limitations of a Liberty Track?
- There are no limitations to the Liberty Track in comparison to the OEM design.
In fact, one thing you may first notice with our new design is the fact that our
grousers can drive both on the inside, and the outside. This way, if you happen
to slip the track, instead of the cogs scraping against the inside of the grousers
and wearing away the rivets (as they would on an OEM track), the cogs catch on the
outside of the next grouser and you can still drive the weasel back to the shop.
Liberty Tracks are driveable on the road, gravel, grass, mud, snow, anywhere you
dare take your weasel!
We are currently testing our prototype tracks against original tracks, and will
be giving regular updates to let you know of any problems, successes or changes
in the new design.
Please check out some
pictures
of tracks we currently have installed on weasels, and
contact us
if you want more information!
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